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Take Earth Back.
Mass Effect 3 plunges you into an all-out galactic war to take Earth back from a nearly unstoppable foe – and how you fight that war is entirely up to you. Groundbreaking interactive storytelling drives the heart-pounding action in which each decision you make could have devastating and deadly consequences. You are Commander Shepard, the only one who can save Earth from annihilation. But you are not alone. At your side is a team of elite, battle-hardened soldiers ready for your command. Flank enemies with your squad or take them down lone wolf. Use cover or go in guns blazing. Unleash tactical assaults from a distance or go toe-to-toe with enemies using devastating melee assaults and the deadly omniblade. On March 6th, 2012 the war for Earth begins on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC.
KEY FEATURES:
- Play Your Way – Choose a fast-paced cinematic experience or delve into a deeper, more choice-driven narrative. Either way, intense combat propels the action as you fight to unite a war-torn galaxy against a common enemy.
- A Rich, Branching Story — Interactive storytelling delivers an experience unlike any other, with multiple outcomes determined by your choices. Mass Effect 3 will redefine what you know about emotionally engaging story.
- Unleash a Customizable Arsenal — Build your character and squad with dozens of unique weapons and abilities, each with powerful upgrades and modifications.
- Class-Based Co-operative Multiplayer Missions — Fight the war alongside your friends in four-player co-op missions. Choose from a variety of races and classes and combine your skills to overcome impossible odds. Your success can have an impact on the outcome of your single-player experience.
- Adrenaline-Pumping Gameplay — Feel every bullet impact, roll into cover, and unleash devastating heavy weapons in an intense and pulse-pounding action-shooter game.
- Ruthless and Intelligent Enemies — Battle merciless enemies that will consistently challenge your best combat tactics and put you on the edge of your seat.
Box Contains
The N7 Collector’s Edition includes:
- Exclusive Hardcover Artbook
- Exclusive Collectible tin featuring male and female Shepard
- Exclusive Bonus In-Game Packs
- Exclusive N7 Fabric Patch
- Exclusive 4x6 Lithograph
- Extended Soundtrack
- Dark Horse Comic Book
- Additional Downloadable Mission and Character
- Bonus Avatars and More
Please note that all PC Video Games require the installation of additional client software, in this case the ‘Origin Application Software’ (see www.origin.com/about). For more information, including the Origin End User License Agreement that must be accepted, please see www.ea.com/1/product-eulas.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By Old Gamer
Fun:
1.0 out of 5 stars
I played (& replayed) ME1 & 2 and all the DLC and eagerly awaited this sequel - I bought the N7 CE because I was a fanboy!
First thing to note is: it's short. Compared to the other two games, VERY short - length was / is no doubt going to be added via paid-for DLC. That said, you do (rather incongrously, given that this is one of the best SINGLE-PLAYER games franchises on the market) get online multiplayer and will NEED to play this if you want to get the 'best' ending.
The graphics & combat are much improved over previous versions but NPC interactions and plot are much worse with little to shout about in either area and everything feels downbeat, rushed and depressing.
I WAS going to go into detail about the pros & cons of this game but frankly I don't have the heart - it's time to talk about the enormous pachyderm in the room.
You see, Bioware & EA encouraged the player to invest in the characters and the universe of ME, and brilliantly gave us the feeling that our decisions mattered and had an impact on the game. They even told us explicitly that this would be especially true in this final chapter of the Commander Shepard story as the ending would reflect and incorporate all our choices from the previous games - fantastic!
Unfortunately, they lied.
99% of the game is great (despite its many flaws) but the last 1% is so stupefyingly awful that I just sat there after the game ended, staring at the screen for long minutes wondering how I'd messed up so badly to get such an appalling ending. It turns out I hadn't - Bioware had, as ALL (!) 3 of the possible endings are equally bad (and pretty much identical). I won't spoil it for you (or spare you the pain) because I actually believe that it's impossible for anyone to understand how truly awful the game ending is without playing it for yourself. You SHOULD buy this, just to experience it for yourself and see how lack of funds / the rush to market / lack of respect for the player base can cause a previously-excellent company to take a shotgun to the golden goose and destroy an otherwise superb trilogy. Bioware are due to release some free DLC in the summer to 'explain' the 'endings' but what they really need to do is fix them. Unless they do, I and many others won't be buying anything else from them or EA. (Yes, the ending - and subsequent response from EA / Bioware - really is THAT bad).
First thing to note is: it's short. Compared to the other two games, VERY short - length was / is no doubt going to be added via paid-for DLC. That said, you do (rather incongrously, given that this is one of the best SINGLE-PLAYER games franchises on the market) get online multiplayer and will NEED to play this if you want to get the 'best' ending.
The graphics & combat are much improved over previous versions but NPC interactions and plot are much worse with little to shout about in either area and everything feels downbeat, rushed and depressing.
I WAS going to go into detail about the pros & cons of this game but frankly I don't have the heart - it's time to talk about the enormous pachyderm in the room.
You see, Bioware & EA encouraged the player to invest in the characters and the universe of ME, and brilliantly gave us the feeling that our decisions mattered and had an impact on the game. They even told us explicitly that this would be especially true in this final chapter of the Commander Shepard story as the ending would reflect and incorporate all our choices from the previous games - fantastic!
Unfortunately, they lied.
99% of the game is great (despite its many flaws) but the last 1% is so stupefyingly awful that I just sat there after the game ended, staring at the screen for long minutes wondering how I'd messed up so badly to get such an appalling ending. It turns out I hadn't - Bioware had, as ALL (!) 3 of the possible endings are equally bad (and pretty much identical). I won't spoil it for you (or spare you the pain) because I actually believe that it's impossible for anyone to understand how truly awful the game ending is without playing it for yourself. You SHOULD buy this, just to experience it for yourself and see how lack of funds / the rush to market / lack of respect for the player base can cause a previously-excellent company to take a shotgun to the golden goose and destroy an otherwise superb trilogy. Bioware are due to release some free DLC in the summer to 'explain' the 'endings' but what they really need to do is fix them. Unless they do, I and many others won't be buying anything else from them or EA. (Yes, the ending - and subsequent response from EA / Bioware - really is THAT bad).
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Rossy__K
Amazon Verified Purchase
Amazing game. Simply excellent. Not much more I can add to this really- you get what you pay for! :)
5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By I Harvey
Amazon Verified Purchase
Fun:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Now I will say straight if the mark that this game had me hooked and was brilliant for the most part indeed special mention goes to the story lines involving fan favourites Mordin Solous and Tali both of which were fantastically done.
However and it's a big however the ending of the game was just completely out of place with the rest of the game and indeed the whole ideal of your choices matter that the Mass Effect universe and bioware had tried to promote and in fact the ending was so bad that I actually wished I had stopped playing the game around the end of Thessia and just made up my own ending.
Had the game even had an ok ending I think I would have given this game a 100% score however due to the ending I feel it is only around a 50% or 60% or in amazon terms 2 or 3 out of 5 stars.
Bioware have accepted concerns around the ending and will be releasing a free "DLC" which they say will provide more closure some time around june/july so my reccomendation would be to wait until this comes out to see whether it solves the edning problems before buying the game.
However and it's a big however the ending of the game was just completely out of place with the rest of the game and indeed the whole ideal of your choices matter that the Mass Effect universe and bioware had tried to promote and in fact the ending was so bad that I actually wished I had stopped playing the game around the end of Thessia and just made up my own ending.
Had the game even had an ok ending I think I would have given this game a 100% score however due to the ending I feel it is only around a 50% or 60% or in amazon terms 2 or 3 out of 5 stars.
Bioware have accepted concerns around the ending and will be releasing a free "DLC" which they say will provide more closure some time around june/july so my reccomendation would be to wait until this comes out to see whether it solves the edning problems before buying the game.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Game
Now, yes I was disappointed with the ending, so much so that I became a reclusive hermit who survived on flying saucers until I almost succumbed to a hyperglycemic fit. Read more
Published 11 months ago by A. Radford
5.0 out of 5 stars
Epic
An epic adventure, which will entertain all roleplaying fans. It is one of the greatest games of all times in this genre.
Published 12 months ago by Collector
1.0 out of 5 stars
If you're in it for the story DON'T BUY THIS
I will say the game play was pretty good and the narrative hit all the right cues... up until the end.
For a game based on choice that championed unity and diversity. Read more
For a game based on choice that championed unity and diversity. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mr. K. A. Brown
4.0 out of 5 stars
Finally Letting Go
This game franchise has been one of the most enjoyable and emotional series I have ever played and I am sad to see it come to an end (for commander shep). Read more
Published 12 months ago by Switish
4.0 out of 5 stars
Soo close to being perfect
Ok I'll keep this short and sweet. Amazing game if you disregard the last 10-15 minutes and make up your own ending, other than that its great fun and is well written. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Pantheraleo
3.0 out of 5 stars
A roller-coaster ride with a poor resolution
Mass Effect 3 is the final game in Bioware's epic space opera.
Plot threads from the previous two games are brought to a brilliant resolution and despite eavesdropping... Read more
Plot threads from the previous two games are brought to a brilliant resolution and despite eavesdropping... Read more
Published 13 months ago by E. Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars
possibly the best game ever
freakin awesome! My favorite series of games ive ever played. Could of been a little longer though. Hope they release more dlc
Published 13 months ago by apophis
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good up to a point
For 99% of the game this is one of the most enjoyable rides I have been on. The nonsensical ending brings the rating down though.
Published 13 months ago by Hurbster
4.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant game
Overall, Mass Effect 3 is an incredibly good game, throughout the game so many of your choices from the first two games come in to affect what is happening. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Jacksbabypig
3.0 out of 5 stars
Was brilliant untill the ending.
I would have given this 5/5 stars right up untill the terrible 3 endings...when that happened, the game left me with a bad taste in my mouth.
Published 13 months ago by LadyDessuithiel
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