First time playing “Mass Effect” over here–gotta say–totally epic stuff. “Mass Effect Legendary Edition” came out recently for all the laggards to play on current gen consoles. Worrrrth, here’s why.
Gameplay
The combat in “Mass Effect” take a bit to click, but once it does–it’s game over! I found myself really focusing in on how to utilize my array of abilities and weapons to effectively eliminate any alien/robotic/human foe that stood in my way. Upgrades and new loot keep the combat fresh even 30 hours into the planet-hopping adventure. Speaking of loot, I do wish the inventory was easier to manage. It fills up quick and it’s kind of a pain to winnow things you no longer need.
Having two other companions with you all the times made me apprehensive at first, but they turn out to be a lethal/smart duo who only help you along the way. You can easily instruct them fire off their abilities or change their weapons. Plus, they are nice to have around when you find yourself trudging through a sinister-looking tunnel on some unknown world.
Story
Do you like sci-fi books like I do? “Mass Effect” has all the epic qualities of an award-winning book. If you want to engross yourself in the details of the world, you can. The in-game codex provides all the fine details adding to the incredible story. Stellar dialogue drives the story along as well. It’s like sitting around a campfire hearing a cool story or something.
The story is about as grand as it could get. Taking the player across the galaxy to fight evil alien races. There’s no shortage of adrenaline-filled moments where the player feels the weight of the human race on their shoulders. High stakes baby!
No matter how you crack it, check out “Mass Effect.” Gosh darn sweet stuff.
Just check out this epic trailer: