Mass Effect Legendary Edition

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7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 417 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 108 out of 417
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  1. GH0STMERC
    May 21, 2021
    10
    one of the best games made even better. this graphical overhaul looks amazing. sheperd is back baby.
  2. Vutian
    May 22, 2021
    10
    I never got the chance to experience the original trilogy til now, and I am very happy with my decision to give the series a shot.
  3. EruIiuvatar
    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
  4. takethemicmike
    May 24, 2021
    10
    Mass effect 2 is one of the best videogames ever made and that's enough reason to play this remaster.
  5. mrtrollface
    May 23, 2021
    9
    They really don't make games like this anymore. Though, it feels as if Bioware set out to make a remaster/remake of ME1 to begin with, as it has the most changes and improvements. As someone with over 1000+ hours of the ME trilogy before the LE, I've noticed quit a bit of improvements, and non-improvements.

    Most of what I wanted in a ME1 remaster/remake have been accomplished, though a    They really don't make games like this anymore. Though, it feels as if Bioware set out to make a remaster/remake of ME1 to begin with, as it has the most changes and improvements. As someone with over 1000+ hours of the ME trilogy before the LE, I've noticed quit a bit of improvements, and non-improvements.

    Most of what I wanted in a ME1 remaster/remake have been accomplished, though a bit more should have been done to at least make combat identical to ME2, but it's not too far off. ME1 definitely feels way more modernized than its original release, but still feels a bit old. Some people complain that Pinnacle Station DLC wasn't included, but why are you complaining? Pinnacle Station literally added nothing of importance to the game, it was just a boring combat simulation. Good riddance I say. I also see that they didn't adjust any of the volumes in the conversations, most notably on the Normandy. I still struggle to hear many of Garrus' lines, his volume for his dialogue is still way too low. Bioware sure loves their lens flares, and they went overboard in ME1. They really need a patch to bring it back in some, as it's way too much.

    Outside of graphics overhauls and stability, ME2 and ME3 remain mostly unchanged. However bugs and glitches are more prevalent than they were in the original releases. ME2 has lots of audio bugs, that make me wince at some of them. ME3 has AI bugs. For instance, using the Throw biotic makes many enemies permanently stay on the ground. It's like the AI thinks it's still in the air while being on the ground, unable to do anything. Animations for both games are off. While both had some in original releases, it feels like there's more of them. In cutscenes, when Shepard has their hand against their ear to talk over comms, pretty much every instance has their hand a good few inches off their ear, or a character had their hands wrapped weirdly against their gun. It seems as if they redid many animations from scratch, and they released a rough version of it without and additional oversight.

    Overall, a great remaster, and I loved the ME1 improvements the most. Once the bugs and glitches get fixed through future updates, this will be the way to play the greatest series ever.    … Expand
  6. hcliffed
    Jun 21, 2021
    10
    Great compilation, runs great, looks great, now three of the best games EVER created are all in one place. If you missed Leviathan in Mass Effect 3 the first time around, that story alone is worth the price of admission!
  7. greengrounds
    May 23, 2021
    10
    I love this game! It loooks great and comes with all the DLC. Three amazing games in one, and runs great on my Series S, at a smooth 60 FPS
  8. gilbertofp16
    Jun 7, 2021
    10
    It is a must play, the remaster was created with love, you can see the graphics are improved but the history remains the same, I never played Mass effect and when I did with Andromeda I hate it. But this trilogy brings me joy to know Mass effect is excellent franchise.
  9. AwithanA
    May 24, 2021
    10
    Fantastic upgrade of a perfect series all wrapped in one package. Thanks
  10. Dixis
    May 16, 2021
    10
    EA, thanks for the opportunity to play with Russian voice acting and English subtitles. This is my favorite childhood game. You gave me back a piece of that time. MAST HAVE!!!!
  11. Dom007
    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.    … Expand
  12. Customalex
    May 22, 2021
    10
    Great amazing fun great 3 games in one worth every penny. It is definitely an old game (me1) so it doesn't look as fancy as most stuff now but the storytelling and lore is top notch. Most play for and fan of syfy
  13. C_Evans6710
    May 16, 2021
    10
    The definitive way to experience this truly LEGENDARY trilogy. Buttery smooth frame rate, 4K visuals and slightly improved gameplay mechanics. This definitely isn't your typical remaster it's better. If you've never played now is your time. I will say the game definitely doesn't feel like a 2021 game but it is still miles better than it was originally. To me this is GOTY
  14. PaddyW106
    May 16, 2021
    10
    I'm Commander Sheppard and this is my favourite Remaster on the Citadel!
    So smooth 60 fps 4k makes ME1 playable. Its held up over the years and puts a lot of modern games to shame for the detail in the world and the lore. Cannot wait for the new one!
  15. Thejing
    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.    … Expand
  16. Faw601
    May 16, 2021
    10
    Absolute perfect remaster of the original 3 games, plus all the DLC for £50? It’s worth it!
  17. nabcol
    May 17, 2021
    10
    Great games. The improvements to ME1 are remarkable (besides graphics also gameplay improvements like better aiming for sniper rifles) and the later 2 games play and look better. Nothing to add to the games themselves as the original games were already masterpieces. Highly recommended!
  18. gabrielnunes86
    May 17, 2021
    10
    The did amazing improvements in the Mass Effect 1.
    Mass Effect 2 have some good adjusments too.
  19. DoomSlayer3030
    May 15, 2021
    10
    Great remastering of all three games with new gameplay mechanics and lots and lots of fixed to the problems the games had! Absolutely love and would recommend!
  20. MX1341
    May 15, 2021
    10
    Worth replaying, with better graphics. Still one of the best games ever made.
  21. Vileguyver
    May 15, 2021
    10
    My favourite franchise, if these where a series or film they would easily be the next Star Wars or trek.
    Look and plays amazing on series X 120fps, I literally cannot go back to 30, it feels wrong.
    Few bugs at launch and needs headphone support fixed to stop crashes, like most adults I only get to play once the kids are in bed. Playing on a tv with low volume is a bit rubbish. Otherwise    My favourite franchise, if these where a series or film they would easily be the next Star Wars or trek.
    Look and plays amazing on series X 120fps, I literally cannot go back to 30, it feels wrong.
    Few bugs at launch and needs headphone support fixed to stop crashes, like most adults I only get to play once the kids are in bed. Playing on a tv with low volume is a bit rubbish.
    Otherwise all three of these are some of the best games ever made.    … Expand
  22. Kenmei
    Jun 3, 2021
    8
    By buying this game, you should already know what you're getting with the initial releases for each title. I'm not here to argue about any of the good or bad things that came with each release before hand. I'm going to focus on the improvements made to each game and how it affects a returning player to the series.
    Most of the upgrades have been made to ME 1, as that's the oldest one    By buying this game, you should already know what you're getting with the initial releases for each title. I'm not here to argue about any of the good or bad things that came with each release before hand. I'm going to focus on the improvements made to each game and how it affects a returning player to the series.
    Most of the upgrades have been made to ME 1, as that's the oldest one obviously, and they did a pretty good job here. The upgrades to the graphics are very impressive, outside of a few misses with some character models like with Captain Anderson and Udina. Both of them have issues with their eyes almost bugging out of their heads on some cutscenes and Udina's skin pigmentation seems to fluctuate weirdly. The gameplay was updated to be almost exactly like ME 2, without some of the more enjoyable classes that game brought with it though. However it didnt all stick as the controls for the cover system are just garbage and made me just never want to use cover at all. And the updates to the Mako's controls are nice but really doesnt do much to make those segments of the game any more enjoyable then they were before. However it was a fun and refreshing experience as the biggest and best upgrade, for those playing on a Series X at least, is the massive decrease of load times across all titles. I'd say about a 1/3rd of the time I spent with the original ME games, all 3 of them, were just staring at loading screens, especially the first game. The load times here are so short that it really lets the game flow much better then it ever has before and kept me interested and entertained throughout the entire thing. Its one of the biggest updates that was made to each game and it easily does the most to making this the best remaster it could be.
    While each game shows its age in certain areas, especially ME 1, this is still one of the best original video game trilogies that's been released in decades. For those who went through the game before, I'd definitely say its worth it just for the lack of load times by itself. That alone made this a much more enjoyable experience then I thought would be possible. For newcomers I cant recommend it enough.    … Expand
  23. imoviesreview
    Jun 20, 2021
    9
    This is a good next gen port, but it might not be for those using Xbox Ones or PS4's. The graphics are improved, but it's not that much of a jump. It looks barely above the systems the originals were made for. ME1 got a few chances, but ME2 feels exactly like the original game. This may not be worthwhile for anyone who still has Xbox Ones or PS4's, in fact the original games are backwardsThis is a good next gen port, but it might not be for those using Xbox Ones or PS4's. The graphics are improved, but it's not that much of a jump. It looks barely above the systems the originals were made for. ME1 got a few chances, but ME2 feels exactly like the original game. This may not be worthwhile for anyone who still has Xbox Ones or PS4's, in fact the original games are backwards compatible on Xbox. But if you have the series S or X or PS5, this might be one to check out for the next gen features. The series X runs at 120 fps. I played it on the Series S, but it still achieved 60 fps and extremely fast load times. And ME2 is one of my favorite games of all time, and it's nice to see it unchanged. So the games themselves are still excellent.… Expand
  24. pvisscherNL
    May 22, 2021
    9
    Great remake of the most legendary franchise ever made!

    The first Mass Effect had great gameplay and graphical updates.
    The other 2 had great updates aswell.
    It's still the best trilogy ever!
  25. FunRosiePalm
    May 24, 2021
    9
    Having not played the games till now, WOW! I can’t believe I missed these! The story is amazing and other than the gameplay being clunky in the first game, I have loved everything about this!
  26. BoomRoasted
    May 26, 2021
    9
    Felt compelled to write my first ever review here to un-tank the game's rating. I think a lot of people are missing the point here. This is not a remake, this was a remaster, with some minor reworks and some fun changes for fans. To be fair this game is not perfect, there are some comically bad graphics at times. But you are getting all three mass effect games with all DLC and updatedFelt compelled to write my first ever review here to un-tank the game's rating. I think a lot of people are missing the point here. This is not a remake, this was a remaster, with some minor reworks and some fun changes for fans. To be fair this game is not perfect, there are some comically bad graphics at times. But you are getting all three mass effect games with all DLC and updated graphics for the price of one new game. Its a good value, they have fixed some of the control issues and made the games more playable. Certainly deserving of the critic score it has received, and much better than the 6.2 user score that it currently has.… Expand
  27. Nevac
    May 15, 2021
    10
    As someone who is pretty protective of the first game and who wished to see its identity retained, I could not be happier. I think the developers have absolutely nailed that rare achievement; to maintain the atmosphere of the series while at the same time polishing it up and modernising it in all the appropriate places. There are no additions which seem out of place or intrusive, and withAs someone who is pretty protective of the first game and who wished to see its identity retained, I could not be happier. I think the developers have absolutely nailed that rare achievement; to maintain the atmosphere of the series while at the same time polishing it up and modernising it in all the appropriate places. There are no additions which seem out of place or intrusive, and with the silky new graphics, stellar frame rates and quick load times, my favourite series is now an even greater joy to play. Congrats to the team on this, I am extremely grateful for their steady hands on this one.… Expand
  28. MrTibster
    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.    … Expand
  29. Wolfie2021
    May 16, 2021
    10
    I’ve missed playing these games so much. It’s a blast from the past for me. It was handled so well by the developers a truly respectful remaster
  30. ason313
    May 17, 2021
    10
    Great way to dive back into the series. Hopefully this succeeds and leads to a real next gen mass effect that undoes the Andromeda flop...wishful thinking
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Universal acclaim - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 30
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  1. RPGamer
    Jul 19, 2021
    80
    While not perfect, especially when it comes to combat in Mass Effect 2, Mass Effect Legendary Edition is still a gem. Most of the changes were put into Mass Effect 1, and the effort made it far more replayable than the original. Mass Effect 3 holds up the best of the three, proving that regardless of the controversial ending, it is still one of the best gaming experiences BioWare has made to date. Mass Effect 2 could’ve done with some more tweaking to bring it up to 3’s combat. Legendary Edition gives hope for the future of the franchise.
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  2. IGN
    Jun 30, 2021
    90
    Mass Effect 2's Legendary Edition upgrades the graphics to near-modern standards and lets us immerse ourselves in the best game in BioWare's epic RPG trilogy all over again.
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  3. IGN Portugal
    Jun 29, 2021
    90
    Mass Effect Legendary Edition is the best way to experience one of the most memorable trilogies in video game history. The remake doesn't just capitalizes on the nostalgia of an entire generation of gamers – it keeps the original experience intact while modernizing it, opening the door to a whole new legion of fans who have here the greatest example of Bioware's magic.
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