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  1. May 23, 2021
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    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Уберите русскую озвучку из первой части не позорьтесь! Expand
  2. May 23, 2021
    10
    MASS EFFECT Legendary Edition is a must-have collection for every conscious gamer on the planet. You know, the planet called Terra, in the Local Cluster
  3. May 23, 2021
    0
    Спасибо за золотое издание , насыте себе себе в уши это и то приятнее будет , чем слушать эту мерзость . Заслуживает ли игра ноль баллов ? Конечно же в неё играть из-за озвучки невыносимо . Гачи парней вам в задний проход
  4. May 23, 2021
    8
    I have played the entire mass effect trilogy before, but it was many years ago, and I remember them being very good.

    So a few hours into ME1 in the Legendary collection I'm quite dissapointed. The gameplay is very clunky, the level design feels very outdated, you're basically fighting the same few Geth enemies for the duration of the game and the AI is stupid. This is not at all what I
    I have played the entire mass effect trilogy before, but it was many years ago, and I remember them being very good.

    So a few hours into ME1 in the Legendary collection I'm quite dissapointed. The gameplay is very clunky, the level design feels very outdated, you're basically fighting the same few Geth enemies for the duration of the game and the AI is stupid. This is not at all what I rememberd Mass Effect to be like. So I completed ME1 and played a few hours of ME2 and that is what my memory of Mass Effect is like. ME2 and ME3 is just on a whole different level compared to ME1. The visuals are a big step up, the gameplay is A LOT better, the story is better, the AI is better. ME1 is basically a whole different game and I had just forgotten how old and dated it is.

    My complaint is that the game has performance issues with very obvious frame drops every now and then. I'm playing this on a PS5 and had expected much better performance. I'm not sure if the problem lies with the game though, or if the PS5 backwards compatibility isn't very good.

    I know a lot of people complained about ME Andromeda. Sure it had technical issues. But people were complaining about everything from facial animations to gameplay. Let me tell you this. The facial animations in the original games isn't good. They are down right creepy with staring eyes a lot of the time. They often lack emotion. People simply doesn't remember. As for gameplay, the original games are very dated by modern standards and Andromeda is far superior in that level.

    Overall, the Legendary edition is the best way to experience Mass Effect, whether you've played the series before or not. Just know that you can't escape the fact that the games does feel dated.
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  5. May 23, 2021
    2
    BioWare, Mass Effect is a great game, but why did you add Russian voice acting? I cannot understand you. I would like you to remove it in the next patch.
  6. May 23, 2021
    0
    Невозможно играть первую часть с русской озвучкой. Перестарались с освещением - теперь видны все недостатки игры. Из за освещения также пострадала атмосферность. Да и с анимациями лица тоже непорядок. Неужели команда Андромеда была допущена к этой трилогии!?Невозможно играть первую часть с русской озвучкой. Перестарались с освещением - теперь видны все недостатки игры. Из за освещения также пострадала атмосферность. Да и с анимациями лица тоже непорядок. Неужели команда Андромеда была допущена к этой трилогии!?
  7. May 22, 2021
    1
    ME1: Russian dubbing is sucks. No option "English voice + Russian sub"
    Add Russian subtitles + English voice acting.
  8. May 22, 2021
    1
    Full price for Nexus's textures from 2011, disgusting Russian voice, translation, poor lighting, and many other bugs? Seriously? Greedy EA, shame on you!
  9. May 22, 2021
    1
    Mass Effect are legendary games, but why this rate?
    Because of EA.Why?Because EA didn't do anything with russian language. Why Electronic arts didn't change first part's localisation? And get it to other 2 parts?
    Don'tby this game if u are russian.
    **** EA for russian language
  10. May 22, 2021
    0
    English dub + Russian subtitles for this game! Russian dub is horrific and why do the gamers can’t have the option to chose to play with one dub and another subtitles?
  11. May 22, 2021
    1
    Official Russian voice acting is a shame.
    It is impossible to play with Russian voice acting. Please add Russian subtitles with English voice acting. Otherwise, this is not a playable version.
  12. May 22, 2021
    3
    I will buy it only when you make it possible to choose the language of voice acting and subtitles
    I’m big fan of the Mass Effect, but now I don’t want to play it
  13. May 22, 2021
    0
    Шикарная трилогия испорчена отвратительной озвучкой!
  14. May 22, 2021
    1
    Великолепная игра, которую изуродовали омерзительной озвучкой!
    Да, речь про первую часть. Дайте возможность раздельного выбора озвучки и субтитров, а в идеале ещё и единую на все части качественную русскую озвучку подвезите.
    Эта игра достойна этого.
    Великолепная игра, которую изуродовали омерзительной озвучкой!
    Да, речь про первую часть. Дайте возможность раздельного выбора озвучки и субтитров, а в идеале ещё и единую на все части качественную русскую озвучку подвезите.
    Эта игра достойна этого.
  15. May 17, 2021
    2
    Why i Cant choose English Voices and Russian sub in my Game?! Why when i played on my PC and PS3 console in 2015-2017 years, i could choose this and play with pleasure, but now IS NOT ?
    I've been waiting for a re-release of the game for several years (this is no joke!), And now I can't play it!
    Why did the developers lie that we would be able to choose the voice acting of the game? why
    Why i Cant choose English Voices and Russian sub in my Game?! Why when i played on my PC and PS3 console in 2015-2017 years, i could choose this and play with pleasure, but now IS NOT ?
    I've been waiting for a re-release of the game for several years (this is no joke!), And now I can't play it!
    Why did the developers lie that we would be able to choose the voice acting of the game? why this was stated before the exit of the game, but in fact it is a lie!?
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  16. May 21, 2021
    10
    Bioware and EA delivered what was promised - the graphics, mechanic and combat improvements are all very pleasing in the remaster version. Thank you for the opportunity for living the legend of Shepard one more time. Absolutely worth it.
  17. May 21, 2021
    0
    Very bad version, solely made to make more money, Basically no effort at all.
  18. May 21, 2021
    9
    El juego como cabía de esperar es y sigue siendo una obra maestra de los videojuegos ahora traída remasterizada. Lo he jugado con la retrocompatibilidad de PS5 y la verdad 0 problemas. Todo fluido y perfecto. Por supuesto sobre todo en Mass Effect 1 se nota que el juego es "viejo" la remasterización le sienta bien en términos generales aumenta la resolución y mejora sombras eEl juego como cabía de esperar es y sigue siendo una obra maestra de los videojuegos ahora traída remasterizada. Lo he jugado con la retrocompatibilidad de PS5 y la verdad 0 problemas. Todo fluido y perfecto. Por supuesto sobre todo en Mass Effect 1 se nota que el juego es "viejo" la remasterización le sienta bien en términos generales aumenta la resolución y mejora sombras e iluminaciones. Lo importante de este juego es sin duda su historia y su acción desenfrenada con unos controles que da gusto manejar. No tiene (ni nunca tuvo) doblaje al castellano y ese siempre fue mi mayor punto negativo en un juego donde la historia es tan fundamental y donde los personajes te hablan en medio de la batalla y no es posible leer nada mientras te esfuerzas en no morir. En su día pensaba que este juego era de 9 hoy le pongo la misma nota porque es una reedición si bien buena no es perfecta, no se hasta que punto se podía haber mejorado más pero tampoco noto unas diferencias que me hagan volverme loco y la falta de doblaje sigue molestándome mucho. Como siempre he apoyado este juego día 1 con mi compra y volveré a apoyar a la saga cuando salga el próximo Mass Effect Expand
  19. May 21, 2021
    9
    Bioware did an excellent job remastering an excellent trilogy and bringing it to the current generation of consoles. This is a masterpiece and if you haven't played it already you are in for a treat.
  20. May 21, 2021
    10
    Remastered and brought together into one cohesive package, the Mass Effect Legendary Edition is the definitive way to experience Bioware's masterfully crafted sci-fi trilogy on modern consoles. While this 'legendary' remastering of the original ME trilogy is regarded by many as a return to form for Bioware, it's another classic example of a studio looking to regain it's former reputationRemastered and brought together into one cohesive package, the Mass Effect Legendary Edition is the definitive way to experience Bioware's masterfully crafted sci-fi trilogy on modern consoles. While this 'legendary' remastering of the original ME trilogy is regarded by many as a return to form for Bioware, it's another classic example of a studio looking to regain it's former reputation by revisiting (and cashing in on) its past glories (which still hold up even by today's standards).

    As much as I am a huge Mass Effect fan, I can only hope that Bioware's next game is BRAND NEW in every sense of the word.
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  21. May 20, 2021
    9
    The Mass Effect Legendary Edition remastered trilogy is one of the best science fiction epics that I have ever experienced!
  22. May 20, 2021
    10
    It is not a perfect remaster, but a much appreciated one! The original game was pretty rough to play so it was nice to see the much needed touch ups. The trilogy is not perfect overall, but I believe this was needed to remind gamers just how epic video games can be and how immersive the worlds and storytelling should be. I love this trilogy and hope Bioware can remember the craft and loveIt is not a perfect remaster, but a much appreciated one! The original game was pretty rough to play so it was nice to see the much needed touch ups. The trilogy is not perfect overall, but I believe this was needed to remind gamers just how epic video games can be and how immersive the worlds and storytelling should be. I love this trilogy and hope Bioware can remember the craft and love they used to put into their projects when making the next Mass Effect game. Please play this game because it is well worth your time and money! Expand
  23. May 20, 2021
    0
    WARNING. If you want to experience the game that made waves with it's cinematic atmosphere and presentation, DO NOT buy this version. The cinematic lighting of mass effect 1 has been butchered by them adding a floodlight into most scenes and in some scenes they have even removed the original lighting. not only does this ruin the original feel of the game, it results in cardinal sins suchWARNING. If you want to experience the game that made waves with it's cinematic atmosphere and presentation, DO NOT buy this version. The cinematic lighting of mass effect 1 has been butchered by them adding a floodlight into most scenes and in some scenes they have even removed the original lighting. not only does this ruin the original feel of the game, it results in cardinal sins such as the characters' eyes being cast in shadow in emotional moments. for a game that is supposed to be about immersive story, this is essentially destroying the core of what it is. Expand
  24. May 19, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I played all the games back in 2007-2012 and even named my daughter that was born 2011 Tali. That is how much I loved Mass Effect after having spent hundred of hours in ME and ME2. Then came ME3 and it sucked so hard that I did not touch the games at all again until now with the legendary edition.

    So how different do I think the game(s) feel now almost ten years later? Well, ME and ME2 are still good games and even still great from a story perspective but ME3 is still there to ruin the entire experience. Yes, there is a huge numbers of DLC included and they are supposed to make the last entry of this series more palatable than it was when I finished it back in 2012. But ME3 is still the retarded sibling to the great ME and the perhaps even greater ME2.

    ME3 lacks dialog choices and I feel like I am watching a movie with some exciting moments in it but my Shepard is more or less railroaded and does not feel like my Shepard at all in ME3, it feels like he just became a shadow or and imposter of my Shepard that I played through ME and ME2. This makes the game very disappointing despite the improvements to the combat mechanic that now with the Legendary edition is actually ok even in the first ME.

    The story that started out as a space opera that was all about hope and victory against impossible odds, not unlike the original Star Wars trilogy, sadly turns into an artsy fartsy attempt at being edgy in the last installment. ME3 is a very beautiful shell but a shell nonetheless and a very empty shell once opened at that. The ending of the different story lines is deeply unsatisfactory and the ending(s) of the ME3 and the entire saga is just as bad now as it was almost ten years ago, I would dare say it is even worse now as it feels so bad despite me being older and not as emotional as I was when I was younger.

    So my recommendation to all players that love the ME-universe is this, play the first two installments and consider Shepard’s and his crew and love interest story finished after ME2. By killing sovereign and destroying the collector base you made the reaper invasion impossible and you stopped the cycle and Shepard and his friends can take a well deserved vacation and Shepard and his love interest can live happily ever after. Because what is so wrong with a happy ending? There is too much sadness and doom and gloom in the world right now and even back in 2012 and I still feel that Shepard and the players that loves or loved this franchise deserved to be able to get a happy ending to the epic story but instead we got the equivalent to Luke Skywalker committing suicide by flinging himself down the reactor pit instead of fighting the impossible odds and defeating the Empire.

    I know that games and stories where the main protagonists ends up winning is not “modern” but I still really believe that one of the colored endings should have given just that.

    ME1 10 points and ME2 10 points but the disappointment that is ME3 really sours the entire dish as the landing of the entire trilogy actually matters a lot, it is not all about the journey because the destination is also important. And this journey felt like flying first class just to crash land in taliban controlled parts of Afghanistan. So I cannot in good conscience give this package more than 5 because of the terrible last installment and the even worse ending to what could have been the best sci fi and space opera experience of the **** century.
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  25. May 19, 2021
    9
    Ugh, hopefully this replaces my original review where i called the presentation 'horrendous' and the gameplay 'hollow.' This was after playing only 2 hours of the original which i needed reminding that it is the clunkiest games in series... of course. (I've played 1&2 before way back in college but NEVER 3 so I moved on to 2). So shut my Fn mouth. Although there's still plenty of slightlyUgh, hopefully this replaces my original review where i called the presentation 'horrendous' and the gameplay 'hollow.' This was after playing only 2 hours of the original which i needed reminding that it is the clunkiest games in series... of course. (I've played 1&2 before way back in college but NEVER 3 so I moved on to 2). So shut my Fn mouth. Although there's still plenty of slightly clunky mechanics and moments, but the presentation jumps from mediocre to MUCH better. I had completely forgotten about 2. It's amazing. After about 6 hours into it i immediately went 'I gotta fix that review.' I'm completely enthralled with it and now somewhat FURIOUS I let the negative reception of 3 stop me from playing it. Now I'm so excited to actually get to play the 3rd one (all spoilers aside)... and sorry about that previous review. Expand
  26. May 19, 2021
    10
    Bioware has come through for fans with this Legendary Edition of the best video game trilogy of all time. They greatly improved #1, and #2 & #3 never looked better. It’s great to have all of the DLC included. It was a great experience playing all of them back-to-back, did it in 6 days. I didn’t realize how much I missed these games. This is a great collection- that includes ME2- my 2ndBioware has come through for fans with this Legendary Edition of the best video game trilogy of all time. They greatly improved #1, and #2 & #3 never looked better. It’s great to have all of the DLC included. It was a great experience playing all of them back-to-back, did it in 6 days. I didn’t realize how much I missed these games. This is a great collection- that includes ME2- my 2nd highest rated game of all time!

    Mass Effect 1 Legendary Edition

    This is the first time I’ve played the full game of ME1 in 2021- but I’ve played #2 & 3 many times in the past. I liked #1 quite a bit, although it’s a bit short. There’s only a few main missions. It definitely adds to the Mass Effect story. There’s a bit too much time in the Mako, and too many elevators. The gameplay is much improved to be close to #2 & #3. The graphics are better- except human’s faces in cutscenes. Overall I liked it pretty well- it was better than I thought. I will play it again the next time I want to experience the Mass Effect world.

    Mass Effect 2 Legendary Edition

    Simply put- ME2 is one of the best games of all time! In my top 5. Shepard is at her best in this one. It’s great building your crew and going on loyalty missions for them. There’s such a wide variety of missions- never gets boring. It’s a great action rpg. There are great boss fights- but the worst enemies for me are those darn husks! It builds up to a great ending mission- although it stinks losing some of your crew. The 4k graphics look great- especially in several face models like Thane. It builds well off of ME1 and leads well to ME3. It’s the best in the series by far- but you should play all 3 games to truly experience the ME world. I’ve played this many, many times- and I highly recommend!

    Mass Effect 3 Legendary Edition

    ME3 ends the trilogy on a good note. Although I like ME2 better, there’s a lot going for #3. It has more action than the other two games. It also has many improvements- such as graphics, gameplay, and little elements like being able to use the omnitool to bypass doors, jumping across gaps, etc. Bioware was at its height of game making with this one. I must say the characters in #2 were much better except for Liara. Most people don’t like the ending, but I don’t mind it- especially with the extended cut. This rounds out the Legendary Edition well- and it’s a must to play all three games.
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  27. May 19, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. New to the series, so had no nostalgia attached to the game. One of the best gaming experiences I have ever had. Engrossing story, deep lore. Likeable characters. Heartbreaking choices. Fast-paced action. Nails everything for me. If you're on the fence about this - whether you're an old fan or not, you owe it to yourself to play this. Expand
  28. May 19, 2021
    10
    Nostalgia hit me like a truck. Playing the games again with the dlc's I never had is the highlight of my year so far.
  29. May 19, 2021
    10
    Ça fait si longtemps que j'attends un remaster complet avec tous les DLC que je ne peux pas mettre une note en dessous de 10.

    Les rageux qui mettent 0 n'ont sans doute jamais joué à un ME digne de ce nom
  30. May 19, 2021
    10
    I am just 10 hours into the game (ME1), but I can already see this becoming my favourite game. I never played the original, so this remaster is a great way for me to get into the ME series. I was afraid that the game would feel dated, but that wasn't the case at all. If anything I prefer this 'older' gameplay which focussed on all the solid content without all the fluff of many modernI am just 10 hours into the game (ME1), but I can already see this becoming my favourite game. I never played the original, so this remaster is a great way for me to get into the ME series. I was afraid that the game would feel dated, but that wasn't the case at all. If anything I prefer this 'older' gameplay which focussed on all the solid content without all the fluff of many modern games. It's just the right amount of content imo. Exploring aspect in ME gives me a Star Trek vibe, while the combat, characters, NPCs reminds me so much of the star wars movies. Best of the two worlds. I also am a major RPG nerd, so ME1 is right down my alley. I don't see any negatives (atleast not yet). Shall update my review once I have completed the game. So far absolutely loving it. Expand
  31. May 19, 2021
    8
    So far I've finished the first Mass Effect on PS5 knowing that it had the most improvements. I've really enjoyed my time. I'm fairly new to Mass Effect and wasn't at all interested in it. But the legendary edition has given me a chance to play these games in their "best" state. I knew coming in that the first game was going to be a bit dated so I was prepared for any problems that I maySo far I've finished the first Mass Effect on PS5 knowing that it had the most improvements. I've really enjoyed my time. I'm fairly new to Mass Effect and wasn't at all interested in it. But the legendary edition has given me a chance to play these games in their "best" state. I knew coming in that the first game was going to be a bit dated so I was prepared for any problems that I may have, and there were a few dealing with the rover thing(I don't remember the actual name). And some minor audio bugs. But other than that it was good. So if I only encountered those minor things In arguably the game that need the most improvements I would assume the next two installment would at least maintain if not improve on the predecessor. The graphics do look fine, gameplay was good considering the date it came out and overall I've had a blast finally getting to play these games. I recommend this to veterans of the franchise and newcomers. It is well worth the $60 price tag with plenty of content to go around that will last you hours I'd almost consider this a steal. I believe most people would be pleased if you give this a deserving chance.

    8.5/10
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  32. May 18, 2021
    10
    I remembered that Mass Effect-trilogy was the greatest game-trilogy ever made. It still is!
    Now it is even better. Graphics and physics (Mako) in the ME1 are so much better and ME2 and ME3 are also a bit better. I can live with censored butt scenes although i don't quite understand why.
    Why don't they make games like Mass Effect-trilogy anymore?
  33. May 18, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great update to an awesome series. Love it. They fixed quite a few things. Unfortunately they didn't fix the ABC ending. Expand
  34. May 18, 2021
    10
    Simply the best gaming experience for anyone, ever.

    If you like Science Fiction, even if you don't like video games, you NEED to play this trilogy.

    Brilliant work BioWare, so many loving touches done, you can see you put heaps of effort in!!
  35. May 18, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing experience you will see into your live and 4k/60fps making this game look so beautiful 10/10 Expand
  36. May 18, 2021
    10
    Just stop whining you 21st century kids... The game is just as I remember it, brutal dialogs and awesome cut-scenes. It's like you have seen a better Sci-fi story these days?
    "The faces are awful..." - well back in the day we cheered when we found out that Lara Croft's face went from a square into a hexagon.
  37. May 18, 2021
    0
    Too feminist game. I'll take a lot of feminist element. ... The story is boring. The characters are ugly.
  38. May 18, 2021
    10
    The game exceeded all my expectations, respect to the developers!!!
    It’s just perfect! Thank you from the fans!
  39. May 18, 2021
    10
    I get it, the Russian dub is bad. It still is no reason to bomb this collection of games.

    As it is, it's a great deal. Most Mass Effect fans, (myself included) never purchased the dlc. Buying all of the DLC from the original games, together, would be the same, if not more money, completely disregarding the 4K, enhanced visuals, better framerates, and a better graphical quality
    I get it, the Russian dub is bad. It still is no reason to bomb this collection of games.

    As it is, it's a great deal. Most Mass Effect fans, (myself included) never purchased the dlc. Buying all of the DLC from the original games, together, would be the same, if not more money, completely disregarding the 4K, enhanced visuals, better framerates, and a better graphical quality all-around.

    The main selling point of the franchise is the many improvements made to the outdated Mass Effect 1. Now, are these changes drastic? Yes. Is the combat better than 2 and 3? Hell no.

    Adding on the absurd amount of achievements that can be reached, (for large pools of points) this collection is amazing for returning fans, and new ones alike.

    Even if you've recently played the games, it's still worth the $50-$60USD for the many improvements.

    This is how a remaster should be made, and other companies ought to be ashamed for full priced remasters months after the game's release. You know who I'm talking about.
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  40. May 18, 2021
    10
    I'm from Belgium and the game does not have Dutch voice acting with Flemisch subtitles. And the subtitles are in white and I want them in light green. How dare you, bioware ! The gaming market in Belgium is one of the largest of the Benelux. Shame on you ! Oh, and otherwise.... great game :-)
  41. May 18, 2021
    10
    Excellent remaster, if you're a fan of the original releases then you will love this entry. ME1 changes are amazing and paired with all the DLC you are getting over 100 hours of content in one package. All in 4k/60FPS if using a next-gen console. Amazing!
  42. May 18, 2021
    10
    this legendary edition has to be rated 8/10 or 9/10 but i rated 10 to block stupid opinions.
    Bioware did a good work on this remaster, particular on the first mass effect. Good textures, ultra wide friendly, and good gameplay enhancement. I am very surprise about this.
    Ok you have to pay again even if you have the first trilogy, but you have 3 games for the price of one, and this
    this legendary edition has to be rated 8/10 or 9/10 but i rated 10 to block stupid opinions.
    Bioware did a good work on this remaster, particular on the first mass effect. Good textures, ultra wide friendly, and good gameplay enhancement. I am very surprise about this.

    Ok you have to pay again even if you have the first trilogy, but you have 3 games for the price of one, and this trilogy must be discovered by the young players.
    If you don't want to pay, just wait to discover them in the game pass in few month.

    Don't listen angry boys, they underrate the gaming because of subtitle missing in there language..
    go to try this and welcome to the best video game saga !
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  43. May 17, 2021
    10
    This is how you remaster a game. If anyone would ask me what game I wanted remastered that would be mass effect trilogy and dead space trilogy. Good job on this.
  44. May 17, 2021
    3
    The graphics are ****, and the character faces haven't even been updated, sure, it looks far better than the version made in 2007, but it still looks like a game made in 2010
  45. May 17, 2021
    10
    Three of the greatest games ever made and the greatest video game trilogy out there.
    The first game has seen numerous improvements. Graphically it's been improved quite a bit and the combat is now much smoother. There are a few bugs but nothing game breaking. I will also point out that some of the facial retexture's look a little off but only in rare cases.
    £60 for all three games with
    Three of the greatest games ever made and the greatest video game trilogy out there.
    The first game has seen numerous improvements. Graphically it's been improved quite a bit and the combat is now much smoother. There are a few bugs but nothing game breaking. I will also point out that some of the facial retexture's look a little off but only in rare cases.
    £60 for all three games with all Dlc's is more than worth it.
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  46. May 17, 2021
    0
    The game does not have subtitles in Brazilian Portuguese is a shame! A neglect!
    The gaming market in Brazil is one of the largest in the world.
    Consumers in Brazil, don't buy this game!
  47. May 15, 2021
    10
    How do you do a remake? This is how! The greatest Saga in gaming history finally made its way to 4k and 60fps! I'm really impressed with how Bioware upgraded Mass effect 1-3 and made much needed improvements to an already legendary series. I loved mass effect in 2008 and love it even more now. A must buy for any gamer.
  48. May 17, 2021
    10
    Loved the original trilogy and this remaster has tweaked the game to feel more modern and the combat in Mass Effect 1 has been improved greatly! The guns have more punch and sound excellent now! The sniper rifle is actually usable! They added a little sprint mechanic when not in combat now (THANK YOU)! This is a must have if you loved any of the games in the trilogy.
  49. May 17, 2021
    2
    There is no subtitle in Portuguese, so for me it deserves this low grade. And in the middle of 2021 this is unacceptable! Brazil is one of the biggest consumers of games and we deserve respect!
  50. May 17, 2021
    10
    Bioware dit a great jog in this remaster.
    The improvments in Mass Effect 1 ara awesome.
    And we can finally replay the trilogy on sony console!
  51. May 17, 2021
    8
    I haven't played the entire series in over six years, I'm 15 hours in my first playthrough of ME:1 and I can't say how amazing the changes they made are. Where I first had to rush through the game because of clunky controls and boring fights, I find myself enjoying it greatly and even exploring all the planets. The Mako has gotten so much easier to use and control that exploration isI haven't played the entire series in over six years, I'm 15 hours in my first playthrough of ME:1 and I can't say how amazing the changes they made are. Where I first had to rush through the game because of clunky controls and boring fights, I find myself enjoying it greatly and even exploring all the planets. The Mako has gotten so much easier to use and control that exploration is enjoyable.

    There are issues, though, like combat from ME:3 brought to 1 & 2 would have made this way more spectacular but I understand it would have been hard to do for a remaster. And, of course, relationship being gender locked will always annoy me, but it is what it is.

    If you're a fan, it's an amazing way to replay the games. If you're a new player, it's the only way you should experience this trilogy.
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  52. May 17, 2021
    9
    One of the best trilogies in gaming. Don't let Mass Effect 3's ending controversy stop you from buying it. The journey throughout this trilogy is excellent and has cemented itself as my favorite gaming series of all time. The only downside is the lack of multiplayer which was the most fun I've had in the whole series, the rest of the games are still fun though.
  53. May 17, 2021
    10
    The remaster i have been waiting years for did not disappoint. Metacritic should do something about the Russian trolls giving this game 1 star over some dubbing that 99% players won't care about..
  54. May 17, 2021
    5
    Almost perfect, but why i cannot have eng voice and my own country sub? Fix this and will be 9 coze it deserve it...
  55. May 17, 2021
    10
    One of the greatest game trilogies of all time with updated graphics and frame rates. Must buy. Real person i do not work for BioWare!
  56. May 17, 2021
    7
    Замечательная игра, прекрасная трилогия! В ней нравится абсолютно все, даже смотря на очень неоднозначный финал Mass effect 3. Но во всем прекрасном есть лодка дёгтя. Не буду оригинальным, это неотключаемая русская озвучка в первой части Mass effect. Я с удовольствием поставлю крепкую десятку, но лишь после того, как будет реализована возможность выбора оригинальной озвучки и русскихЗамечательная игра, прекрасная трилогия! В ней нравится абсолютно все, даже смотря на очень неоднозначный финал Mass effect 3. Но во всем прекрасном есть лодка дёгтя. Не буду оригинальным, это неотключаемая русская озвучка в первой части Mass effect. Я с удовольствием поставлю крепкую десятку, но лишь после того, как будет реализована возможность выбора оригинальной озвучки и русских субтитров Expand
  57. May 17, 2021
    3
    Por que não tem legenda Português BR? Absurdo. O Brasil tem milhões de pessoas que compram esse jogo!
  58. May 17, 2021
    10
    Great remaster so amazing to go back and play the best game series of all time. However, Woud have loved a remake instead to get everything up to today’s standards
  59. May 17, 2021
    10
    Such great memories with upgraded graphics and all dlcs would highly recommend
  60. May 17, 2021
    10
    It's Mass Effect, no other words needed guys, it's THE trilogy.
    Best sci-fi game saga ever
  61. May 17, 2021
    3
    There is no normal language selection option! Add the ability to separately select voiceovers and subtitles. For example, English voice + Russian subtitles.
    In Russian localization HORRIBLE voice acting !!! Why add voiceovers to one game without giving it all? This is stupid.
  62. May 16, 2021
    10
    Hats off to BioWare on this one, it's one of the best remastered games I played. Top notch graphics, the gameplay feels great and not dated at all. This game blows never games out of the water and has the best story out of any game. If you played the old mass effects it's awesome to replay it and if you are new to mass effect even better and you get to experience it for the first timeHats off to BioWare on this one, it's one of the best remastered games I played. Top notch graphics, the gameplay feels great and not dated at all. This game blows never games out of the water and has the best story out of any game. If you played the old mass effects it's awesome to replay it and if you are new to mass effect even better and you get to experience it for the first time with these great graphics. Expand
  63. May 16, 2021
    10
    Simplemente debes jugar esta recopilación. Ademas de mejorar enormemente la calidad del primer mass effect, también han mejorado pequeños detalles de la 2da y 3ra entrega. ¿Te gustan las buenas historias con personajes carismáticos y la toma de decisiones? entonces este es tu tipo de juego. Lo jugué en una ps4 slim y no tuve problemas. Me hubiese gustado que diesen la posibilidad de tenerSimplemente debes jugar esta recopilación. Ademas de mejorar enormemente la calidad del primer mass effect, también han mejorado pequeños detalles de la 2da y 3ra entrega. ¿Te gustan las buenas historias con personajes carismáticos y la toma de decisiones? entonces este es tu tipo de juego. Lo jugué en una ps4 slim y no tuve problemas. Me hubiese gustado que diesen la posibilidad de tener un romance con Kaidan junto al shepard masculino en ME1 pero supongo que me conformo con la 3ra entrega. Espero que la respuesta de los jugadores sea indicativo suficiente de que en un rpg de bioware prima la historia y personajes, y no mundos abiertos vacíos. Espero con ansas el próximo dragon age y la secuela de mass effect andromeda. :) Expand
  64. May 16, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Cant believe i missed this back in the day, after killing wrex clan i couldnt cope and stopped playing. Playing a benevolent playstyle this time and am loving it 20 hrs in. Expand
  65. May 16, 2021
    10
    Помню то время как я десятки лет назад играл во всё три части Mass Effect. В 2010 году батя впервые скачал первый Mass Effect чтобы в него играть, но что-то у бати не срослось и играть стал в нее я. Первая часть была интересной, я даже квесты не выпослял а просто исследовал галактику. Во 2 и 3 Mass Effectне на то время не получилось поиграть из-за отсутствия мощного компьютера тогоПомню то время как я десятки лет назад играл во всё три части Mass Effect. В 2010 году батя впервые скачал первый Mass Effect чтобы в него играть, но что-то у бати не срослось и играть стал в нее я. Первая часть была интересной, я даже квесты не выпослял а просто исследовал галактику. Во 2 и 3 Mass Effectне на то время не получилось поиграть из-за отсутствия мощного компьютера того времени. В начале 2014 года сгорает старый компьютер и покупается новый и я тут же иду скачивать последний Принц Персии Забытые пески и 2 и 3 Mass Effect. Проходил я на ультра настройках графики (60 FPS), на высоких сложностях. Третью часть проходил 3 раза. Один раз как спидраннер, второй и третий полностью на 100%. Потом я второй сыграл, тоже идеальная и первую часть перепрошёл на ультра настройках (60 FPS). Мультиплеер третьего Mass Effect идеален и игроки которые в него досихпор играли даже после выхода Андромеды это подтвердят. Выходит Андромеда - и это ужас. Оптимизация: ужасная. Mass Effect 3 у меня на ультрах (60 FPS) шёл, в Андромеде жестокие фризы. Андромеда - она недостойна чтобы её даже и с торрентов скачивали. И сейчас вышел ремастер всей трилогии в 4К 60Fps. Я заявляю что перепройду всю игру с большим удовольствием. Ну и в мультиплеер пойду. Expand
  66. May 16, 2021
    10
    This Franchise is amazing, the best game In My Life
  67. May 16, 2021
    3
    This is a Mass Effect fan’s dream. I played through the original trilogy years ago, so I wanted to play through it all again.
    The improvements made to ME1 are night and day, made what was an already enjoyable experience even better. Itching to play ME2 once I platinum ME1!
  68. May 16, 2021
    1
    ME1: RUSSIAN VO IS GARBAGE. No option "English voice + Russian sub". I'm big fan of ME series, but I'm ashamed to play that game.
    ME2&ME3: all OK, but the trilogy GAME IS TOTALLY UNPLAYABLE without ME1.
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    EA. I'm begging you! Add option "English voice + Russian subs". Please!
  69. May 16, 2021
    10
    One of the greatest video game franchises in gaming history made even better. What more could you ask for?
  70. May 16, 2021
    10
    This has been a long time coming, and it’s evident that Bioware did not skimp on putting the love into one of the greatest game IP’s in existence. For newcomers and old alike, ME Legendary Edition delivers.
  71. May 16, 2021
    10
    There're some lighting issues in cutscenes, otherwise remaster is well-done. The best way to play ME trilogy in 2021.
  72. May 16, 2021
    1
    Перепродают серию легендарной игры, графику подтянули минимально, с субтитрами накосячили, игру специально сделали для консолей, улучшения не стоят своих денег.
  73. May 16, 2021
    0
    Мы граждане СНГ хотим ,чтобы разработчики Mass effect legendary edition добавили английскую озвучку с русскими субтитрами в me1
  74. May 16, 2021
    9
    This remaster is great, it never billed itself as a remake so I won’t unfairly judge it against that expectation. It’s the original trilogy with amazingly updated graphics. It still runs in Unreal Engine 3 and not 4 like Andromeda but I think that’s for the best as Character models in that engine looked oddly clay-like. The Additional polygons on characters give the added depth toThis remaster is great, it never billed itself as a remake so I won’t unfairly judge it against that expectation. It’s the original trilogy with amazingly updated graphics. It still runs in Unreal Engine 3 and not 4 like Andromeda but I think that’s for the best as Character models in that engine looked oddly clay-like. The Additional polygons on characters give the added depth to character models without drastically changing their in game appearance. As far as the story and gameplay goes ME1 gameplay is more i. Line with ME2 and 3 but still comes across as different enough that the game still seems substantially different in the gameplay department. There may be technical limitations with this but it doesn’t make the game unplayable. Actually ME1’s improvements make it much more approachable. many years ago I rushed my way through ME1 after playing ME2 for the story, leaving most side missions and dlc untouched simply because the game was not as enjoyable to play as ME2. The gameplay is far more enjoyable and less clunky lot and with this remastered I find myself surveying all the planets, doing all the side missions and dlc as the experience os not as frustrating even though gameplay remains quite dissimilar from ME2 and ME3. In this regard I can see how BioWare succeeded , this was never meant to be a remake or a reimagining of Mass Effect it was to make the entire series as a whole
    More cohesive graphically , artistically, and even in regards to the story, ME1 no longer feels like the black sheep of the bunch but part of an exciting trilogy that will lure folks like me who just played ME1 “because they had to to get the ending they wanted in ME3” with its better pacing, leveling system
    and gunplay. There is much less to be said about ME2 and 3 remasters, they look amazing, they were not bad looking games and aged better than ME1, that said the 4K textures are still impressive as well and some stylistic changes here and there round out the changes. All in all it’s a solid package for $59.99. Judging this as a remaster I give it a 9/10, it fails to get a perfect score because of a game breaking bug on Luna, where if your biotic power accidentally hits a closed door in the final facility Shepard will not be able to interact with anything until the game is relaunched. If BioWare fixes this in a coming update I will revisit my review.
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  75. May 16, 2021
    10
    Interesting to see so many Russians review bombing this for the bad Russian dub. I feel sorry for them because this is an amazing remaster of an amazing game that still holds up after all these years.
  76. May 16, 2021
    0
    Long drawn out, boring story, that tries to give the impression of choice but your decisions at the end of it are worthless - its a glitchy disaster that's been remastered with glare
  77. May 16, 2021
    1
    Thank you for making the game unplayable for Russian and Polish gamers. Either patch-in the option to change voicover language without affecting subs or don't bother even selling it in our countries.
  78. May 16, 2021
    10
    Perfect remaster, couldn’t ask for a better upgrade on the originals.

    Would recommend to any old mass effect fan to buy!
  79. May 16, 2021
    0
    horrible, unplayable in 2021 talking simulator. speak with NPC hours and hours and hours...
  80. May 16, 2021
    0
    Without English voice + Russian subtitles impossible to play in Mass effect 1. Russian dubbing is awful
  81. May 16, 2021
    10
    as far as remasters go, i think this is one of the best ever made, ignore the negative reviews
  82. May 16, 2021
    2
    It is impossible to highly appreciate a game in which there is no elementary function of a separate choice of voice acting language and interface language. BioWare, add this to the game, stop bullying players in Russia. accidentally wrote this review under the version for x-box, but that's okay, the guys have the same problem there)
  83. May 16, 2021
    2
    Its a shame nowdays to not give players a possibility to select VO and subtitles separately. In my case only ME1 has russian VO. This VO is disgusting! And I don't have an option to change it to english VO and leave russian subs!
  84. May 16, 2021
    0
    The games themselves are a masterpiece, but it’s a shame we only get old games with graphic patch nowadays. The only decent game EA has published in the last 3 years is a free to play, while their sports games are a shameful cashgrab attempt, battlefield 5 was awful.

    Until people are so happy with graphic patch of old games (crysis and ME from EA, but it’s a trend many others are
    The games themselves are a masterpiece, but it’s a shame we only get old games with graphic patch nowadays. The only decent game EA has published in the last 3 years is a free to play, while their sports games are a shameful cashgrab attempt, battlefield 5 was awful.

    Until people are so happy with graphic patch of old games (crysis and ME from EA, but it’s a trend many others are following -see The last of us, but also bioshock, cod mw1-2), we will never get new games.
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  85. May 15, 2021
    10
    The best game trilogy of all time with moderately notable improvements to the last two games and very solid improvements to the first game which needed a face-lift the most, and makes it much more playable in modern times.
  86. May 15, 2021
    1
    spoiled the impression of the whole game due to the bonal impossibility to put the original voice acting and Russian subtitles Russian voice acting is a slap in the face of fans, it is disgusting and it is impossible to immerse yourself in the atmosphere with it PLEASE ADD VOICE SELECT OPTION
  87. May 15, 2021
    2
    As a huge fan of the origional trilogy and preservation at great games seeing a studio that didnt create the content tamper with the content can be problematic. And unfortunatly there been alot of tampering here. Idealy have this trilogy get 1X enhancement would have been better.Unfortunatly we got a bare minimum upgrade that seems like an excuse for a quick buck and to tamper with theAs a huge fan of the origional trilogy and preservation at great games seeing a studio that didnt create the content tamper with the content can be problematic. And unfortunatly there been alot of tampering here. Idealy have this trilogy get 1X enhancement would have been better.Unfortunatly we got a bare minimum upgrade that seems like an excuse for a quick buck and to tamper with the origional games that were masterpeices..
    MA 1 was an RPG, now is a generic shooter. I played all 3 game right before this remaster was released and just limethe Sillent Hill HD collection, changes have been made that effect , mood, context, even some conversations have been messed with.
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  88. May 15, 2021
    8
    Good reamke great visuals. Characters look great love the new HUD. Shepherd is a badass MoFo
  89. May 15, 2021
    10
    Este juego esta siendo mas de lo que me esperaba. El remaster que hicieron esta muy bueno y el juego aunque tiene bugs, yo los he sufrido en PS5 no es una fiesta de ellos. Los graficos mejoran bastante, el gameplay, todo esta tan bien remasterizado que vale los 60 dolares. Esta es mi primera vez jugando un Mass Effect(apenas voy por el uno) y la historia es lo mejor que he visto hastaEste juego esta siendo mas de lo que me esperaba. El remaster que hicieron esta muy bueno y el juego aunque tiene bugs, yo los he sufrido en PS5 no es una fiesta de ellos. Los graficos mejoran bastante, el gameplay, todo esta tan bien remasterizado que vale los 60 dolares. Esta es mi primera vez jugando un Mass Effect(apenas voy por el uno) y la historia es lo mejor que he visto hasta ahora, los personajes estan tan bien escritos que llegas a preocuparte por ellos, Vaya juego hasta ahora, yo habia tenido mis dudas de comprarlo y cancele la preorden varias veces pero ahora que lo estoy disfrutando que bueno que decidí comprarlo. Yo no tengo esta sensación de preocuparme por personajes desde The Witcher 3 y no disfrutaba un juego tanto desde este, hasta que llego este. Sin duda voy a terminar los tres y espero disfruten de este magnifico juego. Expand
  90. May 15, 2021
    5
    Thanks to The last of us part 2 we have to wait to review and warn people about games but anyway let's get to this. I've played the whole series before and the controls for the first one were weird or feel off and that was improved in this version but it still feels off but not as much as before. The graphics are better but it's like slapping on mods and now your paying for it. The 2nd andThanks to The last of us part 2 we have to wait to review and warn people about games but anyway let's get to this. I've played the whole series before and the controls for the first one were weird or feel off and that was improved in this version but it still feels off but not as much as before. The graphics are better but it's like slapping on mods and now your paying for it. The 2nd and 3rd are not that noticeable in the improvements but they did warn us before about that. Dlc is missing but it's not one that'll you'll miss. A certain part was changed and made me go back and load it up again on my PC and made me think "really? You guys don't have the budget to add a better ending or put the missing dlc but you can censor or change the camera angle because of the times?" And it went a little downhill from there. I know the next Mass effect will be less spicy to "protect" themselves from fake backlash. The game is not much of a improvement but it's good enough until you realize they'll change things. I won't support changing to shield yourself from problems but FF7 remake I'll accept due to not failing me before. Time will tell if future mass effects will be anywhere close to 1-3 or be a huge mess and almost ending the series hype and faith. Overall just play this on PC the original and run on the highest settings with a few mods to improve it and you'll get the same thing or better. I know I'm being harsh but I was expecting the original just upped and with a tiny hope of a different ending or add on like Persona 4 golden but guess I'll move on. If you truly want it buy it if not read more reviews and make up your mind from those. The times change but the way games stories are made shouldn't. Expand
  91. May 15, 2021
    0
    Самый классный переизданный шутер из всех в которые я когда-либо играл. Динамичный, крутой, переизданный, не слишком длинный и не короткий. Самое то.
  92. May 15, 2021
    10
    This is the game that will last me throughout the rest of the year. About 150 hours of bliss to play through, and looking the best it ever has on console.

    The Pros: Over 150 hours of content All DLC The Best the game has ever looked, at 60fps Brilliant new sound design Actually improved Character Customisation The Cons: Bit buggy, only one crash over 30 hours of gameplay.
    This is the game that will last me throughout the rest of the year. About 150 hours of bliss to play through, and looking the best it ever has on console.

    The Pros:
    Over 150 hours of content
    All DLC
    The Best the game has ever looked, at 60fps
    Brilliant new sound design
    Actually improved Character Customisation

    The Cons:
    Bit buggy, only one crash over 30 hours of gameplay.
    Sometimes the lighting is a bit downgraded
    Overuse of Lens Flare

    And yeah thats it, its a 10/10 bundle in my book.
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  93. May 15, 2021
    9
    I really enjoy the changes and having a more unitifed experience... and the little graphical and Camera changes... but it feel more smoother that past version regards combat however ME1 combat is still dated ... afew lip sinks issue... but generally good... do wish they had ME3 multipleplayer would of waited 1-2 for that .... however I like that galactic readyness is not a thing.... wellI really enjoy the changes and having a more unitifed experience... and the little graphical and Camera changes... but it feel more smoother that past version regards combat however ME1 combat is still dated ... afew lip sinks issue... but generally good... do wish they had ME3 multipleplayer would of waited 1-2 for that .... however I like that galactic readyness is not a thing.... well do bioware Expand
  94. May 15, 2021
    9
    as únicas coisas que me fez não dar 10 foi pela falta de legendas em ptbr, oque eu achei uma grande falta de respeito da EA, e a falta de melhorias no mass effect 2 como fizeram no 1, mais sem ser isso o remasterizado é épico
  95. May 15, 2021
    10
    Simply amazing. Even being able to play on PS would start the rating from 7, Bioware has delivered a great visual jump as well as decent gameplay.
Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 46
  2. Negative: 0 out of 46
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 16, 2022
    100
    Mass Effect: Legendary Edition offers the comprehensive experience that the whole trilogy rightfully deserves. Thanks to this, you can easily forgive it all sorts of small ailments associated with the age of individual parts and you drown dozens of unforgettable hours in the game without blinking an eye. Yes, even after such a long time.
  2. Dec 14, 2021
    90
    The Mass Effect Trilogy is incredible. The overarching story and its characters are excellent, and each one was better than the last. I wasn’t sure if these games would hold up in the current environment, but they absolutely do. They’re still worth playing, I recommend them, and to anyone about to jump in — play at a slower pace. Do not rush through. Explore everything they have to offer and relish in their richness.
  3. PLAY
    Jul 5, 2021
    90
    No fan of Star-Trek-style science fiction should miss Mass Effect – and this package offers the best version of the trilogy currently available. [Issue#3, p.144]