Mass Effect 3

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  1. Flashyboy89
    May 19, 2023
    9
    Mass Effect 3 is one of the best Sci-Fi RPG’s ever made. As good as both games before it. Great atmosphere, Story and Characters.
  2. phoenix_prjct
    Apr 18, 2023
    8
    Final Thoughts:

    Mass Effect 3 eclipses its predecessors with epic story beats that converge the biggest conflicts bubbling throughout the series into emotional rollercoasters. Characters shine with crackling chemistry and random conversations provide smooth development and excellent pacing between big moments. Gameplay is further refined, keeping what works and ironing out the kinks for    Final Thoughts:

    Mass Effect 3 eclipses its predecessors with epic story beats that converge the biggest conflicts bubbling throughout the series into emotional rollercoasters. Characters shine with crackling chemistry and random conversations provide smooth development and excellent pacing between big moments. Gameplay is further refined, keeping what works and ironing out the kinks for an action-focused adventure, an adventure amplified by gorgeous visuals and a tone-setting soundtrack.

    It’s sad, however, that from a beginning that sets a galactic apocalypse with such fantastic force and characters that can more than handle the weight on their backs, the ending feels like a completely different team of writers took control…writers that had absolutely no experience with the series. Rendering every choice the player has made moot and betraying even its core story, Mass Effect 3 ends on a bitter, unsatisfying note to what’s largely been one of the best sci-fi RPGs to hit gaming.

    For the full review and more posts like it, visit my site: https://thephoenixprjct.com    … Expand
  3. Hiccup3319
    Oct 28, 2022
    9
    Great game, loved it and a great ending to a great trilogy of great games, recommend it.
  4. bigchocolate69
    Jun 28, 2022
    4
    Doesn't hold up to the other Mass Effect titles due to the game being far too linear and a terrible ending.
  5. Kostas_Spirou
    Dec 29, 2021
    8
    I honestly think this game is actually great, the gameplay mechanics are exceptional, the different types of ammunition and weapons make the gameplay feel fresh and rewarding, without ruining the pacing.

    Story-wise it does have some flaws but for most of the time it's pretty interesting, and it has some fantastic moments. Most characters are likeable and charming. Even though the game    I honestly think this game is actually great, the gameplay mechanics are exceptional, the different types of ammunition and weapons make the gameplay feel fresh and rewarding, without ruining the pacing.

    Story-wise it does have some flaws but for most of the time it's pretty interesting, and it has some fantastic moments.

    Most characters are likeable and charming. Even though the game lacks some RPG elements, like every other Mass Effect game the characters are the highlight of the game.

    And about the infamous ending, it's indeed quite rushed, but it didn't ruin my experience, everything else in this game is very good and that's all that matters.

    Final Rating: "Great" ~ 8/10.    … Expand
  6. BunnyBraixen
    May 22, 2022
    10
    Buen juego, siento que el final esta sobrehateado pero fue un buen viaje jugarlo desde el primero y es una saga que le recomiendo a todos. Es dificil no enamorarse de todos los squadmates y sus personalidades, aparte de que el DLC Citadel agrega un gran final para todos ellos
  7. dan-man
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    Wooo! What a ride, what a ride. Now, this is a game. An absolute fine piece of work. The finest series and science fiction story I have ever experienced, easily. Has its flaws at times, however, but the characters, the music, the simple but satisfying combat, the thought-provoking ending and philosophy of the reapers and cyclical civilisation is incredible. I played this after playing theWooo! What a ride, what a ride. Now, this is a game. An absolute fine piece of work. The finest series and science fiction story I have ever experienced, easily. Has its flaws at times, however, but the characters, the music, the simple but satisfying combat, the thought-provoking ending and philosophy of the reapers and cyclical civilisation is incredible. I played this after playing the nightmare that is Elden Ring, and it really opened my eyes as to how superior story-driven experiences are. This series is probably going to be well remembered for many years to come, just like the legend that is Commander Shepard. I doubt any sci-fi production in movies or games will top this series for maybe even a decade or more! Thanks, Bioware for the memories.… Expand
  8. kyle20ellis
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Greetings from Lithuania.

    "Mass Effect 3" (2012) is a superb game for everyone who enjoyed the previous two installments. Maybe it is not as addictive as Mass Effect 2, but it is a superb game in every direction, with amazing story, great game play, great RPG elements ant etc. There are some issues with controls in close combat, but those are mind issues in comparison to a whole view -    Greetings from Lithuania.

    "Mass Effect 3" (2012) is a superb game for everyone who enjoyed the previous two installments. Maybe it is not as addictive as Mass Effect 2, but it is a superb game in every direction, with amazing story, great game play, great RPG elements ant etc. There are some issues with controls in close combat, but those are mind issues in comparison to a whole view - a SCI epic on biggest proportions. I do loved the original ending, never played alternative one.

    Overall, "Mass Effect 3" is a great game and a great conclusion of a saga. There will be a new one, sure, but this installment is the culmination, and it is worth every minute of it.    … Expand
  9. Art2020
    Mar 8, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. En epic conclusion to an epic trilogy. Some things were horrible though like when his clone showed up...… Expand
  10. JJ2FAS4U
    Dec 28, 2021
    9
    Atmosphere: 9
    Enjoyment: 9
    Gameplay: 9
    Graphics: 9
    Music: 9
    Story: 9
    Total: 9.00
  11. B00tador
    Nov 28, 2021
    8
    Falls short in some regards but still a great game. As part of a trilogy it does enough for me.
  12. StonePwnReviews
    Nov 18, 2021
    9
    A well done game up until the final hour of the main story. ME3 had me believing I was playing one of the most dynamic RPG's I've ever touched until none of my actions mattered in the end.
  13. Kostas101
    Nov 3, 2021
    8
    I honestly think this game is actually great, from the fantastic shooting mechanics, to the spectacular cutscenes, and the great characters. The ending is indeed quite rushed but it didn't ruin my experience, everything else in this game is definitely good.
  14. Filmanwalt
    Oct 27, 2021
    10
    The commander's journey ends. Shepard has accompanied me for a long time and again and again. With part 3, the trilogy comes to a worthy end for me!

    story The reaper threat has arrived, after you could still prevent entry in the Arrival DLC in Mass Effect 2, the galaxy-wide threat has now arrived. And this feeling of doom runs through the entire game, it puts you in a position to    The commander's journey ends. Shepard has accompanied me for a long time and again and again. With part 3, the trilogy comes to a worthy end for me!

    story

    The reaper threat has arrived, after you could still prevent entry in the Arrival DLC in Mass Effect 2, the galaxy-wide threat has now arrived. And this feeling of doom runs through the entire game, it puts you in a position to make every possible effort to take down the Reaper.

    This very action-packed and warlike scenario is staged by breathtakingly good missions. It's about the solution of ancient conflicts, the alliance of the individual species ... the creation of a common armed force to prevent the destruction by the Reaper. Bioware has told a very exciting story, which in the end leads to a door 1, 2 or 3 decision, but personally I am compliant with the selectable outcomes. Only the representation, albeit understandable, of the last part of the anti-reaper weapon takes a lot of getting used to (catalyst).

    Once again, very strong dialogues are created that really take your breath away (Tali and Legion, Liara, Javik DLC, etc.). The bond with the characters is only strengthened and you just have the feeling of fighting for something together.

    Gameplay

    The best gameplay in the trilogy. Very strong combo game play, many different skills and occasional skill options. A lot of weapons, mods and upgrades as well as some armor are fun for every tinkerer. It could have been deeper, but that was enough for me. The shooting around of biotic abilities combined with the very well-functioning squad game play is always new fun.

    There are also a lot of missions, although unfortunately a few of the side missions are limited to pure scanning. Here I would have liked more staging. The constant growth of the war assets makes it clear again in which position the galaxy is and must be in order to exist.

    graphic

    Atmospherically, musically, and staged simply breathtakingly. The many cut scenes in the last mission alone still give you massive goosebumps.

    Conclusion

    It is very important to play DLC again. The Citadel DLC in particular is one of the best DLC that has ever existed. But Leviathan is also very instructive. One can only thank Bioware for this trip! 10/10 crew members.    … Expand
  15. CloudStrife05
    Aug 20, 2021
    9
    Did the ending fall flat? Yes. Doesn't mean it was not a great game. Dexter, GoT are a vew examples of horrible endings but overall still great series. This game is still great. Me personally, I don't play multiplayer so I could care less of those issues.
  16. Mastereviewer
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    Undead saves entire galaxy from an attack of space shrimps, just right after being called crazy for believing on space shrimps
  17. EasyGamerBoi
    Jun 10, 2021
    8
    The ending pissed me off at first, but after all these years I now feel satisfied after finishing the whole trilogy over & over again. It’s the Mass Effect trilogy, so of course it’s still gonna be a great game. The last 20 minutes doesn’t decide the other however many hours before it.
  18. SuperkenGaming
    May 25, 2021
    8
    Mass Effect 3 Legendary Edition
    Go google pictures of Mirandas butt
    Mass Effect 3 is the final chapter of Sheards story youre off to end the reapers, this race of beings that threaten the existence of the universe as you know it… I didn’t play the original version, but here in Mass Effect 3 you have the option to play RPG style or action style… as someone that played the last 2 games I    Mass Effect 3 Legendary Edition
    Go google pictures of Mirandas butt
    Mass Effect 3 is the final chapter of Sheards story
    youre off to end the reapers, this race of beings that threaten the existence of the universe as you know it…
    I didn’t play the original version, but here in Mass Effect 3 you have the option to play RPG style or action style… as someone that played the last 2 games I love the choice aspect of this series so I chose to mainline the story with the rpg elements here.. choosing my dialog.. unfortunately though the game doesn’t make it hard for you to just b line to the end in about 12 hours.
    Why? Because this just ist the least interesting game in the trilogy.. it just is.. you already know which charcters you like in this universe.. and there aren’t really anymore to fall in love with before the big showfdown.. so I just didn’t care to do the side missions, especially with just how repetitive the main campaign felt.. why would i? I had no insentive to explore and go do more.. that being said mass Efect 3 is decently enjoyable to play through.. You will get more squadmembers as the story goes on, youll be picking out their special abilities, and they do become an important part of your arsenal.. for example Liara was a stple for me to deal with annoying shielded enemies, I loved how on command I could have her just throw any enmy in the eir right in front of me.. so it really is up to you to baance your squad of 3 to your play style.. I do wish however there was more information given to me before a mission s maybe I was more throughful about the 2nd member… if I ever had anyone different it was mostly because the tory forced it on me.. in general mass effect 3 does an awful job at pre gaming… you have to chose your loadout before you go in.. having no idea what youll be dealing with ahead of time.. it makes literally 0 sense for me to not change my loadout based on my current situation on the fly… it ultimately lead to me not relly trying out any guns after I had one I was pretty satisfied…
    If mass Effect 3 werent the bow ontop of a series I had to see the end of after a huge investment into 1 and 2… I probably wouldn’t have been so invested to see it through.. it lies on the shoulders of the success of the perevious games and sadly doesn’t live up to the world building standards they set…
    While I did enjoy going through this campaign and putting an end to this intergalactic war… by itself, mass effect 3 isnt all that great.
    I give Mass Effect 3 Legendary Edition
    a 7.5/10    … Expand
  19. C_Evans6710
    May 14, 2021
    9
    Honestly up until the last 20 minutes this is obviously the best game in the trilogy. All the relationships you spent hours cultivating make for a lot of emotional moments and honestly if you pick the red ending... it makes the most sense. Yeah it's not great but overall I'm not gonna over penalize this game over the last 20 minutes it goes from an easy 10 to a 9
  20. Dom007
    May 4, 2021
    10
    I'm rating this with all Dlc's included and with all Dlc's it's nothing but an exceptional game. Everything from the story and the scenario, the incredible cast of characters and their motives and its superb stand out moments which very few games can rival. The gameplay is the best in the trilogy and its soundtrack is brilliant. The ending may be a little underwhelming but the extended cutI'm rating this with all Dlc's included and with all Dlc's it's nothing but an exceptional game. Everything from the story and the scenario, the incredible cast of characters and their motives and its superb stand out moments which very few games can rival. The gameplay is the best in the trilogy and its soundtrack is brilliant. The ending may be a little underwhelming but the extended cut improves it massively and stops it from being bad. If anything the extended cut made the ending go from bad to somewhat decent.
    And then you have the DLC's with the citadel Dlc being the standout one and the others all being decent side stories. The citadel DLC was totally amazing and a great send off to the trilogy.

    The trilogy as a whole is probably my favourite video game of all time. With all 3 games it remains one of the best gaming experiences I've ever experienced and I've played through it at least 3 times with an incoming 4th with the legendary edition coming out.    … Expand
  21. Goronox
    Dec 24, 2020
    9
    While not the endings are not that great, i personally loved this game, the Gameplay and story are huge improvements from Mass Effect 2 which itself was a masterpiece.
  22. RodrigoroRex
    Dec 21, 2020
    10
    "Mass Effect 3": Amazing game, it provides an amazing experience for the player. 7 out of 7. Played it on Xbox 360.
  23. KaleSungurCrane
    Nov 20, 2020
    8
    OVERALL - 80%

    Gameplay - 9/10
    Graphics (for time) - 8/10
    Story - 7/10
    Game Length - 8/10
    Characters - 8/10
    Level/Area Design - 9/10
    Atmosphere - 8/10
    Sound Effects - 8/10
    Soundtrack - 6/10
    Replay Value - 6/10

    Regardless of this games' downfalls explained multiple times in other User scores, I had a fun time playing this. Less clunky than previous instalments and crisp graphics.
  24. ConnKon
    Oct 9, 2020
    10
    Combat is easily the best of the 3. Played with extended cut ending, sure, wasn't the best ending in the world, but it was fine. Story throughout the game was top notch.
  25. MatthewDavisMed
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    While yes, The ending truly hurts the games use of replayability, everything else I thought was truly excellent. From it's combat, to it's characters, and some scenes that truly tug at the heart strings. It might not be a flawless conclusion, I still think it's a fantastic installment.
  26. Hitjhon
    Jul 1, 2020
    8
    Now that I've seen all the controversy around the world with TLOU 2 I thought maybe I will review a game that I played a long time ago and was kind of divisive. The only issue with this game if my memory doesn't fail was the ending that's it. Unlike the other game. Well so I will say this: The trilogy as a whole is one of the best in gaming history yeah the ending could have been betterNow that I've seen all the controversy around the world with TLOU 2 I thought maybe I will review a game that I played a long time ago and was kind of divisive. The only issue with this game if my memory doesn't fail was the ending that's it. Unlike the other game. Well so I will say this: The trilogy as a whole is one of the best in gaming history yeah the ending could have been better and give better choices to the characters at the end but the game still was good and I think Bioware after this game started to walk his decline road and became the company we all know now. Yeah I played DA Inquisition it's not that great and then Andromeda and finally Anthem… Expand
  27. PunishedGamer
    Jun 27, 2020
    5
    A linear experience with a garbage ending. I had high hopes after 2 but this game made me lose trust in game devs.
  28. SWFan523
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Really loved this game. Story goes in interesting directions to say the least but the core gameplay and character interactions still stand as the strongest in video games.
  29. eva3si0n
    May 27, 2020
    10
    Mass Effect 3 is the best part of the series, and even the ending of the trilogy cannot prevent it. First of all, I don 't understand how the ending of the trilogy can ruin the impression of a series of games that take from 120 to 150 hours in total. Second, the main plot at Mass Effect 3 turned out to be as good as in the first part. In 3 part we solve the most important problems of theMass Effect 3 is the best part of the series, and even the ending of the trilogy cannot prevent it. First of all, I don 't understand how the ending of the trilogy can ruin the impression of a series of games that take from 120 to 150 hours in total. Second, the main plot at Mass Effect 3 turned out to be as good as in the first part. In 3 part we solve the most important problems of the universe, finish the stories of all important characters. We get answers to almost all questions (except dark energy, which was forgotten at all. Although there were a bunch of references to her in Mass Effect 2). I can even say that I liked the ending of Mass Effect 3. The final with Extended Cut isn 't that bad. Yes in 2012, not many would agree. Apparently, emotions took over. Mass Effect 3 is the best space opera in the gaming industry, the crown of BioWare creation. And just another example of video games being art, too.… Expand
  30. iKen
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    Played on XBOX 360.
    Gameplay: AWESOME.
    Story: GREAT.
    Graphic: AWESOME.
    Music/Sound: AWESOME.
    Dialogue/Voice Acting: GREAT.
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#1 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2012
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#14 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2012

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  1. Gamer.nl
    May 12, 2012
    95
    Mass Effect 3 is an emotional rollercoaster ride with lots of tension and moving moments. The threat of the Reapers make every decision a hard one and your relationship with other characters will be tested. This, in combination with tight gameplay, makes this the complete experience.
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  2. Polygon
    Apr 26, 2012
    100
    As a bombastic action-RPG with no previous context, Mass Effect 3 is a dark, engaging game with great combat, a well-written story, and all the epic space-opera you could want. But for those who have played through Mass Effect and Mass Effect 2, it's something much more.
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  3. GameFocus
    Apr 18, 2012
    96
    The storytelling itself, the more refined combat, the voicework, the visuals, et all, stand as a fine example of some of the best this industry has to offer, and with my minor complaints aside, there's no doubt that Mass Effect 3 will be deservedly at the top of everyone's list come this year's award season.
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