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Mass Effect is a game different from most on the current market, simply because its greatest strength is something that so many games overlook - conversation.If you remove the conversation system, Mass Effect is a reasonable Action-RPG title with some...
Great Graphics; Excellent Conversation system; Good story depth; Good length; Lots of freedom; Excellent Voiceovers; Lots of side missions...
Can lag at times; AI not incredibly intelligent; ;...
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computeractive.co.uk Updated:
2017-02-06 01:16:49
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Mass Effect is an action role-playing game (RPG) developed by the same team that created the highly acclaimed Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.You play as Commander Shepherd, a bright young space marine upon whose shoulders rests a rather heavy w...
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BioWare is one of the biggest leading lights of computer RPG design – outside of Japan, at least. The company cemented its reputation with Knights of the Old Republic, the tale of the ancient war between Sith and Jedi, and before then it had made a...
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itreviews.com Updated:
2017-02-06 01:16:53
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While the presentation isnt perfect, Mass Effect has mass appeal and could well bring non-RPG players into a larger world. We cant wait for the PC version. Microsoft - Mass Effect price Buy Mass Effect securely online at a bargain price £39.99 inc...
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Space… is big, really big. You just won’t believe how vastly hugely mindboggingly big it is. It is this wide open playing field that is without doubt the main draw of Mass Effect, thus letting you paint your own elaborate story in a much larger and mor...
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Its when you suddenly realise that you wont finish Biowares Mass Effect in a few hours that it dawns on you just how deep and big it is. With a story that George Lucas would be proud of, you take control of Commander John Shepard, leader of an elite...
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tweaktown.com Updated:
2017-02-06 01:16:59
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BioWare are truly the benchmark when it comes to RPG games. Ten years ago a little known Canadian developer released Baldur’s Gate and from there it was nowhere but up for the team from Canada who were recently acquired by EA. A few Star Wars games...
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Mass Effects Shepard. The experienced team at BioWare has an impressive back catalogue of role-playing epics, from the fantasy trappings of Neverwinter Nights and Baldurs Gate to more unconventional takes on the genre with Star Wars: Knights of...
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James Wright9.4Mass Effect may be the game that role playing enthusiasts have been searching for on the XBox 360 which transforms gamers into an elite soldier in the distant future who has been drawn into an intricate web of deceit, freedom and surviv...
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Mass Effect is more than just a videogame. It’s a sci-fi entertainment experience, a cinematic showcase and an epic novel rolled into one. The time spent within the confines of the Mass Effect world largely consists of listening to its array of wond...
Storytelling at its best, Great character design, Brilliant acting, Nice graphics, Great audio...
Combat is weak, Framerate issues, AI can be poor, Repetitive level design...
Mass Effect PCLast Few: £12.72 (RRP £39.99) Aside from the main missions there are numerous side-quests, some of which tie in with the main storyline and others that are totally separate. They can get repetitive with many of them involving searching...
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With popular titles like Knights Of The Old Republic and Jade Empire under their belt, you could be forgiven for expecting big things from BioWare with their latest offering, Mass Effect. To the relief of KOTOR fans everywhere (and broken-hearted KOTOR...
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theglobeandmail.com Updated:
2017-02-06 01:17:11
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As a mix between a third-person shooter and RPG it manages to be slightly less than the sum of its parts, but for fans of both genres the strong writing makes this title well worth playing. Its a strange complaint to begin a review with, but why oh w...
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Its been an amazing year for gamers as a veritable avalanche of quality games have hit store shelves in the past few months. But while all of them are worth playing, only a few have what it takes to rise to the top and attain "must own" status. Weve...
The game features an absorbing story that is expertly told; there is a tremendous amount of depth to the game, from the character customisation options to the world at large; the overall presentation is also fantastic with pleasing visuals, a vibrant g...
The enemy and ally A.I. is surprisingly dim; having to use the Back button to throw grenades sucks; the elevator rides are also ridiculously long The Final Word If you are an RPG fan, you should definitely give this game a look; it is good enough that...
If you are an RPG fan, you should definitely give this game a look; it is good enough that youll find yourself disappearing deeper into Mass Effect each time you play and demanding the inevitable sequel long before its due.
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Your boss called. He's busy, so he needs you to take care of a few things today: Take the new spaceship on a test run, buy milk, discover an ancient alien civilization, save all organic life in the galaxy from annihilation, and get yourself a little co...
Fantastic story and characters, Caters to both shooters and RPGers, Nice sense of scale feels big...
Rough edges around combat, Could be longer, more openended, Clunky inventory system...
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Can BioWare appeal to the Halo, GRAW and FPS fans out there with this title?...
Soundtrack, graphics, gameplay...
No multiplayer, neither a FPS or tactical squad or RPG...
From what weve seen so far, if you tire and bore easily it looks like you might be left wanting more; like multiplayer co-op...
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gameobserver.com Updated:
2017-02-06 01:16:39
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BioWare, Mass Effect’s creator, must now be considered the greatest sci-fi RPG developer of modern times. It has taken its already critically acclaimed Knights of the Old Republic games, stripped away the Star Wars license, drowned them in a tsunami of...
Mass Effect is a sci-fi fan’s wet dream, with movie quality presentation, storyline and score that’s a real showcase for the 360. The game is what every sci-fi fan has been anticipating for years, and BioWare has done a stupendous job of creating a wor...
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The player once again assumes control of Commander John Shepard (or your own custom-created character) who, after a catastrophic incident, finds himself in the employment of Cerberus, a faction gamers might remember as being an extremist, pro-human m...
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Categorized as a "space opera,” this larger-than-life adventure spans extraterrestrial worlds with outstanding characters locked in grandiose battles of good and evil. Such video games include Star Wars: KOTOR, Halo and BioWare’s award-winning RPG Mass...
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ign.com
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2017-02-06 01:16:49
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BioWare released the first round of downloadable content for Mass Effect today, so we hopped in the Normandy to check out the newest edition to the galaxy, a nondescript hunk of rock called Asteroid X57 thats chock full of meddlesome Batarians. Wed h...
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gwn.com Updated:
2017-02-06 01:16:54
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Highs: Excellent story, top-notch graphics, a truely immersive experience.LowsCombat might turn people off. Elevators slower than the stairs.Final VerdictThis is a great game in almost every way. Fans who are looking for the next KOTOR might find some...
Excellent story, top-notch graphics, a truely immersive experience.
Combat might turn people off. Elevators slower than the stairs.
This is a great game in almost every way. Fans who are looking for the next KOTOR might find some solace in this game, which has many of that classics gameplay elements. This isnt for action fans, but instead, those who are looking for an entertainin...
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armchairempire.com Updated:
2017-02-06 01:16:59
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Mass Effect might be one of the most interesting games this year. Not because of the vast, galaxy spanning story, although that is pretty good. And not because of the compelling dialogue system, although that's pretty entrancing, too. Rather, Mass Eff...
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Although BioWare has been releasing games for over a decade, their latest is no less than a role-playing tour de force -- it’s a testament to a developer in top form, and Mass Effect as a whole pens a significant chapter in the science fiction bible. M...
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gaming-age.com Updated:
2017-02-06 01:17:01
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Let's get the negatives out of the way first. Yes, Mass Effect has a few bugs, and I feel the need to save often because I never know when my 360 might give me a Dirty Disc error (even though this might be due to my hardware), and yeah, some of the tex...
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gameplaymonthly.com Updated:
2017-02-06 01:17:04
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Microsoft Games Studios Im going to get straight to my point. This game is Gears of War, Oblivion style. Or Oblivion, Gears of War style. In space. If you loved the action elements from Gears of War, or the quest based open-ended freedom from Oblivi...
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I initially had my reservations about Mass Effect, because while I thought the videos looked pretty, everything felt like it was ripped off from Star Wars. In fact, I half expected Jar Jar Binks to strut out during one of the cut scenes...
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atomicgamer.com Updated:
2017-02-06 01:17:15
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"Shepard." ... "Wrex." Your ship, the Normandy, is able to pretty much easily go wherever she wants, with Joker (voiced by Hollywood actor Seth Green) at the controls. There are dozens of systems in the Milky Way, which serves as your stomping ground...
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I found Mass Effect by and large a beautiful game, but it seemed like my Xbox 360 was having a hell of a hard time loading the textures. When I came across such things as a new environment, a new room, or even a new walkway, I could hear the 360 strugg...
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Back in the days of the original Xbox, Bioware created Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic - an RPG based on the Star Wars universe. Not only was KOTOR a great game, but it also rekindled the flame of Star Wars properties for all the die hard fans who...
Many games are described as space epics, but Mass Effect really does live up to that moniker. The visuals and conversation system are groundbreaking, and I defy anyone not to be impressed when they see this game running for the first time. It's a shame th...
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Superb art direction; interesting role playing choices; straightforward combat system. Whats Naughty: Be prepared for lots and lots of exposition. Whats the Deal: Mass Effect is the second role playing game from Bioware based on an internally develo...
Superb art direction; interesting role playing choices; straightforward combat system.
Be prepared for lots and lots of exposition.
Mass Effect is the second role playing game from Bioware based on an internally developed world. Following in Jade Empires footsteps, which was on original Xbox game, Mass Effect offers an easy to grasp combat system that offers tactical flexibility...
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about.com Updated:
2017-02-06 01:17:24
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Quick HitsTitle: Mass Effect Platform:Xbox 360 Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios Developer: BioWare ESRB Rating: “M” for Mature Genre: Action RPG Pros: Great graphics and sound; good replay value; good story Cons: Combat is only average; bugs...
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Every so often a games developer will pitch an idea and then throw some teasing scraps to the gaming community about a project we can all get tingly about. Therein lies the greatest danger, no it’s not some galactic invasion fleet or some deadly uns...
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What would you do? Would you save a crewmate if it meant the woman you love had to die? Would you destroy a whole species if it meant a small amount of peace in the galaxy? These are the decisions that are at the core of Mass Effect. Mass Effect is the...
Terrific Story, Excellent Characters, Beautiful Graphics...
Squad mates are sometimes questionable, You can’t land on every planet…including Earth?!...
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gamepro.com Updated:
2017-02-06 01:17:29
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Strap yourselves in and break out the Tang: GamePro is blasting off to explore the magical world of Mass Effect!...
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del.icio.us | Digg This | Glink It When I finally had my copy of Mass Effect in hand, my nerves made my stomach turn inside out. On the other hand, I also had butterflies to the point where I was ecstatic for the completion of one of my most antici...
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ign.com
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2017-02-06 01:17:30
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BioWare endeared itself to Xbox owners the world over when it unleashed Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. It not only filled a void in the Xbox library with an RPG, Knights of the Old Republic did so with style. The follow-up, Jade Empire, solidi...
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The role-playing experience can vary dramatically, depending on what sort of game you choose to play. There are those who prefer to get together every other week, gathered around the kitchen table with pizza, rulebooks and bits of paper, rolling dice...
Strong narrative; hours of galactic exploration; redefines the role-playing game.
Frequent loading delays; AI squad members could be smarter; side quests lack impact of main story.
The role-playing experience can vary dramatically, depending on what sort of game you choose to play. There are those who prefer to get together every other week, gathered around the kitchen table with pizza, rulebooks and bits of paper, rolling dice u...
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ign.com
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2017-02-06 01:17:33
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The last of a deadly race of aliens is imprisoned inside a scientific research facility. This is the Queen; the leader of her species and the only survivor of a terrible cross-species conflict that left an entire race in tatters and cost the lives of m...
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ign.com
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2017-02-06 01:17:33
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The term role-playing game is probably one of the most abused in gaming. Many so-called RPGs simply dont allow the player to properly embrace the character theyre playing. Thats one of the reasons sci-fi role-player Mass Effect is so refreshing: it...
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gamespot.com Updated:
2017-02-06 01:17:33
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Developer BioWare has always been at the forefront of progressive storytelling in games, so its no surprise that Mass Effects story is one of its best yet. Its got a unique take on the chase-the-bad-guy-across-the-universe plot, and just when you th...
Powerful storyline draws you into a tense, politically charged universe, Dialogue options will keep you constantly engaged in your missions, Great visuals and superb voice acting, Biotic powers are fun to pull off in battle.
Vehicle navigation and combat are weak, A bunch of annoying interface issues.
An excellent story and fun battles make this a universe worth exploring...
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1up.com Updated:
2017-02-06 01:17:33
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VIDEO: Head over to our videos page to check out all Mass Effect footage!Allow me a single Star Wars quip -- the Force is strong with this one -- and then I'll stop. It's tough not to acknowledge that work when discussing Mass Effect, the action-role-p...
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Mass Effect is the most beautiful dice roll you never saw. It is an illusion, a picture perfect disguise, one that makes the foundations upon which role playing games are built - statistics, levelling up, character development - dissolve in an HD gust...
80s scifi score, Cool combat, Superb story, Incredible cinematic graphics...
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gamervision.com Updated:
2017-02-06 01:17:36
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Name: Mass EffectGenre: RPG/ShooterPlatform: Xbox 360 Bioware is regarded as one of the best developers in the game industry. Their work on Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and Neverwinter Nights earned them respect and acclaim, with fans eagerly...
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Play.tm Updated:
2017-02-06 01:17:37
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Lurching dizzily out of a Halo 3 presentation on my final day in attendance at Games Convention 2007, thoughts were already turning to the bar and a train ticket to Berlin, where an evening of relaxation awaited me. Microsofts alluring PR lady had oth...
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BioWare Corp and Microsoft Game Studios have finally released their futuristic space adventure: Mass Effect for the Xbox 360. BioWare Corp has made some of the greatest alternative RPG titles in the history of gaming, and Mass Effect is another amazing no...
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