To this point in my gaming life I have yet to be so enthralled with a game that I actually bother to try and do every single side mission (not even GTA). This is in a nut shell how great Mass Effect is, it does a great job of blending a great story (great voice overs, story, graphics, relevant side missions) and game play into one nearly perfect game. Despite the hiccups in the game play Mass Effect is probably the best action RPG I have played to date (better than any KOTOR title).
The new dialog system never gets old with options actually having an effect on the outcome of the game, so you will no longer be bound to meaningless choices that ultimately lead to one or if your lucky 2 outcomes. Also the new dialog wheel keeps players involved in the conversation. I can not tell you how nice it is to actually sit there and want to hang on every word that your character spits out.
The action in this game is surprisingly addictive and also fun. The cover system works well and the abilities that your character possesses are fun to use, incorporated well and actually relevant during the game. Your character will have access to different weapons and abilities based on what class you choose at the game and therefore will not have access to certain weapons and abilities based on what class you choose. I actually found this very appealing because you actually have to really think about what class you want to be because it may mean that you can not use an assault rifle or you may not be able to throw an enemy across the room.
Despite the fact that Mass Effect is a great game it does have its flaws. The all too familiar frame rate drops from the KOTOR series have made a special guest appearance in Mass Effect although I should point out that they are not nearly as bad as they are in KOTOR. Also the game has a reoccurring problem with pop in textures, so if you are a graphics snob you may want to stay clear. Your teammate AI is probably my biggest gripe with the game. It is in a word horrific; they seem to almost move around mindlessly and will spend most of the game lifeless and on their backs. This is a problem because the game is not scaled very well. The beginning of the game will be spent with frequent saving due to very challenging enemies but by the end of the game you are almost plowing through every enemy you see.
In the end Mass Effect is a great title and if you can get over the questionable AI you should find this to be a must play game.
GF365: "A friend makes the adventure all the more fun. Here are the best video game companions that will keep you company."
Here's a list of Xbox 360/PS3 games that would be great on the Nintendo Switch (at a modest, reasonable price of course). These games could really flourish if given a new lease on life, introducing a new generation to their greatness.
I'm sure R* knows the Nintendo Switch install base and probably dont really care to port over more R* games to the Nintendo Switch tho i gotta say playing GTA4 & RDR1 on the go on the Nintendo Switch would be dope
I would buy Lollipop Chainsaw, Alice Madness Returns, Enslaved, Splatter House, Brutal Legends, Dante's Inferno, and Dead Space for sure if they were ported to the Switch.
Deus Ex Human Revolution would be a great title to The Holy Grail of All Consoles aka The Nintendo Switch*. Also Haze Remastered, Grand Theft Auto 4 and 5 Remastered, Silent Hill HD Collection, Max Payne 3 Remastered, Call of Duty World At War Remastered, The Orange Box Remastered, Halo Master Chief Collection, Left 4 Dead 1 and 2 Remastered, Metal Gear Solid 4 Remastered, Afro Samurai Remastered, Demons Souls Remastered, Xmen Destiny Remastered, Jack and Daxter Collection, Def Jam Icon Remake, Folklore Remastered, Spiderman Edge of Time Remastered, Persona 5 remastered, the list goes on. (*Best Selling Console of All Time)
Seriously? Isn't it time Nintendo make a Switch successor? I mean they have the sales and money.
In this episode of Wassup Conversations, the legendary Oscar-nominated and Emmy Winner actress, Shohreh Aghdashloo talks about her life, acting and video games, such as Mass Effect and Destiny.
Her delivery is awful in The Expanse. It's like she doesn't understand half the words she is saying
English isn't her native language, you know this, right?
Very distinctive voice. She was perfect for her character in the game.
While I know this is subjective, I think she is a great actress and can do no wrong. And her voice is very soothing.
Yes it's obvious and it shows in her delivery. I like many foreign actors but not her.
Great voice actress and really sinks in the delivery in Mass Effect 2 and 3.
good game but its 3rd on my list
best RPGS
1 KotorII 10/10
2 KotorI 9.9/10
3 Mass Effect 9.8/10
4 Oblivion 9/10
Great Game, Great Review....I would've given it at 9.6 but I am just nit-picking. =)
Great game... good job on your review.