Mass Effect Legendary Edition

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  1. biffthebaker
    Sep 8, 2023
    5
    Big Mass Effect fan. Can't stress Mass Effect enough, because 2 & 3 have been and remain utter garbage, an insult even to the core fans of the franchise and BioWare itself. The fact that I paid $70 on release for them to simply update graphics, and have them not even take the time to fix known bugs is shame-worthy and a bit of a disgrace, as well as a nail in the coffin, of what that wasBig Mass Effect fan. Can't stress Mass Effect enough, because 2 & 3 have been and remain utter garbage, an insult even to the core fans of the franchise and BioWare itself. The fact that I paid $70 on release for them to simply update graphics, and have them not even take the time to fix known bugs is shame-worthy and a bit of a disgrace, as well as a nail in the coffin, of what that was once an honored company, known as BioWare.

    If you have never played the franchise, which you should at least entertain, I suggest either buying this on-sale, dramatically, or waiting for a re-release of Mass Effect (1) alone. Don't play Andromeda, and don't even bother playing the sequels. Trust me.    … Expand
  2. MEGarrus
    Jun 6, 2023
    10
    Nothing can EVER come close to the GREATNESS of this Trilogy. Yes there is witcher, yes there are some great games but they All come Right after this Absolute JEWEL of a Game. Can't even call it a game, this is a whole world of emotions that flow through the most beautiful part of this masterpiece- the characters and the relationships between them. My Only Hope especially after the latestNothing can EVER come close to the GREATNESS of this Trilogy. Yes there is witcher, yes there are some great games but they All come Right after this Absolute JEWEL of a Game. Can't even call it a game, this is a whole world of emotions that flow through the most beautiful part of this masterpiece- the characters and the relationships between them. My Only Hope especially after the latest teaser, is to somehow get each and every member back and go through an Unforgettable journey through the galaxy without any major threat. I want my Shepard to be back, and all my favorite characters of course. Perhaps one day we will see another great trilogy, and Mass Effect will forever remain the best on my list! Thank you developers you deserve very big praise… Expand
  3. ZajebioSSa
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    Best trilogy, one of the best storylines, music...everything! This is top 2 of my favorite games ever!
  4. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!
  5. Ieronimg
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    It's one of best RPGS ever! The remaster is good, but the game earns 10/10 just for its story.
  6. zarvx
    Jul 20, 2023
    10
    one of the best video game trilogy of all time and commander shepard being one of the most charismatic and unforgettable protagonist ever.
  7. FlitzumdieEcke
    Jul 9, 2023
    10
    I've played through the trilogy four times over the years and now a fifth time as Legendary Edition. The best story game I've ever played. Unfortunately, even though it has been revised, the first part of the trilogy in particular seems very outdated. The overall gaming experience makes up for it though. Parts 2 and 3 still look pretty good though. A fantastic game. I'm already lookingI've played through the trilogy four times over the years and now a fifth time as Legendary Edition. The best story game I've ever played. Unfortunately, even though it has been revised, the first part of the trilogy in particular seems very outdated. The overall gaming experience makes up for it though. Parts 2 and 3 still look pretty good though. A fantastic game. I'm already looking forward to the next part, which is currently being made.… Expand
  8. motchymotch
    Jul 4, 2023
    4
    I was looking forward to an easy platinum but I found myself running around talking to npc’s for the first few hours.

    Very frustrating you need to manually guess where to go next using the journal and that the game doesn’t indicate where to go to next on these mazes of space ships. Did they pay for good ratings on this game ? It is no way near an 86 !!!! I gave up and am returning    I was looking forward to an easy platinum but I found myself running around talking to npc’s for the first few hours.

    Very frustrating you need to manually guess where to go next using the journal and that the game doesn’t indicate where to go to next on these mazes of space ships.

    Did they pay for good ratings on this game ? It is no way near an 86 !!!!

    I gave up and am returning it this week.    … Expand
  9. Elite_Soldier
    Jul 2, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mass Effect 1 - 7/10
    It started off okay but kept on getting better over time. I did all the side quests, most tbh were a chore to get through apart from the DLC one. Your best option is to skip those but I wanted to try it anyway.

    I played with Wrex and Liara the entire way, was probably the best option as Wrex and the Krogan seemed like the most interesting and tragic race, and Wrex’s clash in Virmir was solid. Liara was solid too with her knowledge of the Protheans, which is useful in Ilos.

    The lore and story behind Reapers vs Protheans were solid too. Nice twist with Citadel being a relay. Saren by the end was pretty compelling too, he saw himself as the hero, and he felt justified to help the reapers, so that Organics may survive, but by the end you realise he's been indoctrinated.

    I played the game for 30 hours, it might have paced better at 20 hours. The graphics and animations don't age well at all, pretty bad for its time too tbh. Sometimes the animations and movements of characters in this game are soo bad that it's funny. Voice acting can get rough at times. But for other characters like Wrex and Saren, their voice acting is good. The game needs a lot more quality-of-life improvements:
    - You can't see what you did on a planet until you land.
    - After you complete a planet, it should tell you if you did so and if there are any missing objectives I could still do.
    - Icons on the map and inconsistent too. Sometimes an x means you did the objective while other times it's a point of interest.

    But it's compensated with its compelling way of telling the story in main missions and giving you pivotal decisions to make. Also, its worldbuilding of the different races was spot on.

    Mass Effect 2 - 7/10
    Mass Effect 1 to me was better. The only solid loyalty missions were Mordin’s and Grunt’s.

    Loyalty Mission Reviews
    Grunt - 9/10
    I already found Krogans really interesting so seeing their homeworld tuchanka I knew was gonna be fun. Seeing Wrex, the shaman and others react to Grunts predicament created amazing dialogue exchanges. Krogans, especially Wrex and Grunt are Peak in Mass Effect!
    Mordin - 8/10
    There was a pretty good debate between Shepherd and Mordin. Normally Shepherd is more passive but this time he felt like he had a strong stance and so did Mordin, leading to clashing ideals. Seeing the ramifications of the Genophage and seeing Mordin still try to rationalise it was compelling.
    But then Mordins student was a direct foil to Mordin, and I loved it! He had way better counterpoints than Shephard. The exchange was very grey, where honestly it looked like the student was the good guy, even though the testing method was questionable.
    Garrus - 7/10
    His was good cuz I saved Solidus. Not too sure if it would have been good otherwise, I exhausted all dialogue to the point it subverted expectations where Solidus was a good guy.
    Liara - 7/10
    The Shadow Broker was anticlimactic. But the DLC improves when Shepherd vents his frustration to Liara on Normandy.
    Miranda - 7/10
    Solid mission with sweet ending of savings Mirandas sis.
    Samara - 7/10
    Gameplay was fun, at least it wasn't just a shooter or trailing mission.
    Kasumi - 6/10
    Really nice and short mission. Didn't expect a stealth infiltration mission in ME. But I couldn't care less about Kasumi.
    Jacob - 6/10
    Would have been better if we knew more concretely what his dad was thinking.
    Jack - 6/10
    Pretty predictable. Nothing interesting.
    Thane - 5/10
    The kid and his issues towards his father were not developed enough. The tailing mission gameplay was boring and basic. Disappointing since Thane seemed pretty interesting. Especially his 1-to-1s, those are really damn good.
    Zaed - 5/10
    I don't even know the guy lol. The revenge plot with Garrus was done better.
    Tali - 5/10
    Boring characters and dialogue before boarding Aleria. Tali's dad being the culprit was very predictable.

    I don't know why this one is highly regarded, not much of a suicide mission if everyone lives, plus it was just 3 short submissions and the final boss was dull. ME1 lore about Saren, Protheans and Reapers was more compelling than ME2’s collectors being Prothean. Plus all we really learned is that Harbinger is coming by the end. Nothing I did felt like it really mattered tbh.

    ME3 - 7/10
    ME3 somehow is even more linear than ME2. The ending of the synthesis of organics and robots was goofy. But the other endings were not any better. At least they had the Genophage cure in this game. The sequences for that were top-tier. But then it was taken over by the Qurain storyline which was not even nearly as good.

    Trilogy
    Not too sure why anyone would say this is a masterclass of storytelling. It does have high peaks but also has very low and persistent peaks too. Your best off watching Dr Who instead.    … Expand
  10. PrinceAngelWolf
    May 14, 2023
    8
    Incredible and engaging story and Lore.

    Interesting Characters besides commander Shepherd (the most boring protagonist ever).

    The gameplay is kinda bad.
  11. Asivutastic
    May 11, 2023
    10
    Life is too short to replay games and I never do that. BUT - This is the only game I have replayed and spent over 100 hours doing so this is a by far one of my favorite games of all time. I love the adventure and the story this will be a 10 out of 10 for me.
  12. Turbo2001
    May 6, 2023
    10
    Played mass effect 2 on ps3 on release. Started mass effect 1 legendary as never played on ps5, sure graphics are old even with updates, but I ended up playing all three back to back because the games are that good. Graphics and gameplay improve through the 3 games and yes there are bits that don't work but as whole probably the best collection of games ever made. Modern games just do notPlayed mass effect 2 on ps3 on release. Started mass effect 1 legendary as never played on ps5, sure graphics are old even with updates, but I ended up playing all three back to back because the games are that good. Graphics and gameplay improve through the 3 games and yes there are bits that don't work but as whole probably the best collection of games ever made. Modern games just do not have the same depth of storytelling and immersion. (did not like andromeda as a side note)… Expand
  13. KPS5
    Apr 29, 2023
    10
    Had a lot of fun with the trilogy. Mass effect 1 and 3 are in my top 10 games of all time. Must play.
  14. Caligrafo
    Apr 26, 2023
    0
    does not have subtitles in Portuguese and the graphics are from the last generation
  15. phoenix_prjct
    Apr 18, 2023
    8
    Final Thoughts:

    From its lore-intensive beginning to its frenetic action-oriented sequels, Mass Effect is arguably the defining sci-fi experience of the last couple of decades in gaming. Characters shine with crackling chemistry and player choices add the desired flavour to the epic space opera. Monumental stakes and uplifting themes create a strong canvas for the gorgeous vistas and    Final Thoughts:

    From its lore-intensive beginning to its frenetic action-oriented sequels, Mass Effect is arguably the defining sci-fi experience of the last couple of decades in gaming. Characters shine with crackling chemistry and player choices add the desired flavour to the epic space opera. Monumental stakes and uplifting themes create a strong canvas for the gorgeous vistas and unique races the series creates. Sadly, all that fantastic force is undermined by an ending that renders every player choice moot and betrays the core plot with odd choices. It takes a while to lose, but I was left with a bitter, unsatisfying taste after what's largely been one of the most delicious RPGs.

    For the full review and more posts like it, visit my site: https://thephoenixprjct.com    … Expand
  16. sparkkus816
    Apr 18, 2023
    8
    A pioneer in great story telling and must play for lovers of Sci-fi, Mass effect is back. The beautiful art and unforgettable characters make this one of the best series to ever grace platforms. With tons of side quests and multiple outcomes, replayability is high. The ending was a little to be left desired and seemed to be rushed, hopefully to be fixed in the next installment.(Mass effectA pioneer in great story telling and must play for lovers of Sci-fi, Mass effect is back. The beautiful art and unforgettable characters make this one of the best series to ever grace platforms. With tons of side quests and multiple outcomes, replayability is high. The ending was a little to be left desired and seemed to be rushed, hopefully to be fixed in the next installment.(Mass effect 4 not Andromeda). However for the price you can't really beat the many hours of entertainment you will get out this series.… Expand
  17. icextend
    Apr 7, 2023
    1
    I just played the ME1 through in a ps4 legendary edition and went to me2.

    Limited ammo. Freaking limited ammo, in the world that invented a mass effect technology, which made limited ammo literally obsolete. It's like shooting flintlock riffle after an automatic. And when the gun is out of ammo("heatsinks")? Yo guess it it stops shooting.
  18. TianLong1
    Mar 31, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece trilogy. The feeling of being a space ship's captain cannot be conveyed better than through Mass Effect. From the compelling story to the mysterious and yet terrifying great enemies you have to face to save the galaxy, you really feel like a true hero.
  19. AdoMobA
    Mar 22, 2023
    10
    Pros
    - remake of one of the most iconic trilogies in gaming
    - some of my all time favorite characters - the story gets its epic and quiet moments to consistently hit the correct note - the gameplay gets better and better as the series goes along - all dlc included (besides Pinnacle Station) - the OST and the overall sound design is beyond perfect Cons - missing the ME3    Pros
    - remake of one of the most iconic trilogies in gaming
    - some of my all time favorite characters
    - the story gets its epic and quiet moments to consistently hit the correct note
    - the gameplay gets better and better as the series goes along
    - all dlc included (besides Pinnacle Station)
    - the OST and the overall sound design is beyond perfect

    Cons
    - missing the ME3 multiplayer
    - will always feel better on pc due to the limited number of abilities you can quick use on the controller

    For about seven years, the Mass Effect trilogy was my favorite series of all time. As a space opera of truly epic proportions, the trilogy has its ups and downs, but as a whole, is one of the best series ever made.

    The original Mass Effect had a task of introducing a new universe filled with opportunities to the players. And it understood the assignment perfectly. Within a couple of hours, you have interacted with every race occupying the known universe. You are given quests to deal with some of their problems, giving you more insight on their culture. It feels very natural.

    For the main story, you become a special agent for the government and you are sent to hunt another of your kind. Getting to visit a world after world, resulting in you being even more grounded in the reality of this universe. This game features one of my favorite villain speeches as well as one of the most iconic decisions in gaming. The main story ends in a perfect crescendo that sends you off to the next game.

    Mass Effect 2 had the hard time of following one of the most competent introductions ever made. And it succeeded with flying colors. Dropping the stiffer combat from the first game, every action you take feels a lot more fluid. The rework of abilities makes them feel more active and fun to use (Biotic Charge being my all time favorite Mass Effect ability).

    The main story of Mass Effect 2 is kinda meh. The very beginning and the final Suicide Mission are some of the most iconic moments of the series, but between that, the other main missions are kind of generic. What saves the storytelling hard, is the fabulous side content with the main cast of characters. The loyalty missions are some of the most fun content, giving you more time to fall in love with all the characters on your ship. Also some of the best stories found are in the included DLC packs like Overlord, Lair of the Shadow Broker and Arrival.

    Then comes Mass Effect 3. Ok, to say this game was a little controversial is one of the biggest understatements you could make. The ending of this game is one of the most reviled things in gaming history, by people who only consider a plot thread ended, if it appeared in the final cutscene. To me, this whole game felt like an ending that tied the story throughout its entire run time.

    If people want to act like this game is worthless over a final cutscene, then they are willfully ignoring some of the best moments the series ever had. The Genophage decision is one of the most multi-faceted decisions in the series, taking in account a spider web of decisions made in the previous games. The solution to the Geth-Quarian conflict is one of the most epic moments within the entire series. Thessia truly shows the desperation in what you are facing. The only thing I will give to the people who needlessly hate this game, Kai Leng, is the lamest weeaboo insert I have seen in gaming.

    Where Mass Effect 3 also shines is the combat. By taking what ME2 introduced and polishing it to its final form, Mass Effect 3 has undeniably the best gameplay in the series, allowing for fast and fluid combat that will never bore you.

    In conclusion, each game in the series offers something slightly different, while keeping with the main theme of the story. You come to Mass Effect for the best main story in the series. You come to Mass Effect 2 for the best cast and side content. And you come to Mass Effect 3 for the best gameplay and for some of the most iconic moments within the series. What a fantastic series that everyone should experience.    … Expand
  20. Ruzaky
    Mar 19, 2023
    9
    Just went through the 3 games and platinumed all of them. Last time was plaing them when they where cooming out. Such a great trilogy. Had a lot of fun with it. Love Mass effect, hope they bring it back someday with new good game
  21. CoreGamer1408
    Mar 12, 2023
    6
    Ok a big fan of the first game. Not much a fan of the second game, because everything was dumbed down with gear and exploration way to much. Fan of the last game up to the ending. ME/LE looks dated now and I was not really impressed by the performance on the PS4. I do still have original PC versions and all DLC on EA PC client. We fans got this ME/LE, because MEA failed. Played andOk a big fan of the first game. Not much a fan of the second game, because everything was dumbed down with gear and exploration way to much. Fan of the last game up to the ending. ME/LE looks dated now and I was not really impressed by the performance on the PS4. I do still have original PC versions and all DLC on EA PC client. We fans got this ME/LE, because MEA failed. Played and finished MEA and I would of prefered EA take a risk on something new. MEA2 or even ME4 than just giving us old nostaliga bait stuff. I reward new inovation not lazy easy cash grabs. So EA I got it pre-owned at 25% retail price.… Expand
  22. SnowShad0382
    Mar 5, 2023
    9
    Esta trilogia ha estado muy buena, primera vez que juego esta saga. Espero sigan con la saga de Shepard ya sea por remake no estaria mal ver esto con graficos de nuev generacion, PS5 y Series X.
  23. PedritoPascal
    Mar 3, 2023
    9
    I can confidently say that this is the best sci-fi rpg game I have ever played as well as being one of my favorite games. Mass Effect encompasses everything you'd expect from a game of this caliber - a stellar storyline, which takes you deep inside and conveys what it means to have the chance to shape the fate of the galaxy and Shepard's life. Ah as for the protagonist, Shepard in fact,I can confidently say that this is the best sci-fi rpg game I have ever played as well as being one of my favorite games. Mass Effect encompasses everything you'd expect from a game of this caliber - a stellar storyline, which takes you deep inside and conveys what it means to have the chance to shape the fate of the galaxy and Shepard's life. Ah as for the protagonist, Shepard in fact, from the first minutes of the game it is possible to notice how much personality he is able to convey. Yet over the course of the entire game it will be up to the player to decide how Shepard will evolve: whether an incorruptible paladin of the galaxy, willing and good, or whether to make him hungry for greed and characterize him with an icy ruthlessness. So yes, Mass Effect Legendary Edition is a must have for anyone looking for a story that can capture you deeply and always have a place in their heart.… Expand
  24. Emizo
    Mar 1, 2023
    10
    One of the best series ive ever played. Strongly recommend giving it a try.
  25. Geopan
    Feb 25, 2023
    3
    Too much hype, very overrated. Maybe I was expecting too much for an admittedly old game, but I found it absolutely unattractive, and I do not mean the graphics and the gameplay mechanics.
    I really wonder why people find the story interesting. For me it was a complete mess and I simply did not "get" it.
    Perhaps my IQ is too limited...
  26. Rotwah
    Jan 26, 2023
    6
    Well, this also contains Mass Effect 3, so I can't give it a super high rating.

    How about this: ME1 9/10 + ME2 9/10 + ME3 0/10 = 6/10
  27. WilcoRoger
    Jan 20, 2023
    10
    Bought it on Steam for 20€ had more than 100hrs of fun.
    Great Story telling, great character development.
  28. Morados9
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
    He descubierto este universo. Quiero pilotar esas naves. Quiero descubrir más mundos. Quiero que la saga siga y siga.
  29. EmotionalGamer
    Jan 2, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Loved the game it made me very emotional and I’m sad to see it end 10/10 of your reading this and haven’t played I highly recommend u to do so it an amazing game… Expand
  30. GuiBio
    Dec 29, 2022
    10
    Such a deep experience. Each character, each political crisis, everything in mass effect are legendary since the xbox 360 game.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 46
  3. 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. GameCritics
    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.
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  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]
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