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- Platform: Xbox 360
- BBFC Rating:
Suitable for 18 years and over. Not for sale to persons under age 18. By placing an order for this product, you declare that you are 18 years of age or over. - Media: CD-ROM
- Item Quantity: 1
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A Spectacular New Vision of the Future
The galaxy is trapped in an endless cycle of extinction. Every 50,000 years, an ancient machine race invades the galaxy. With ruthless efficiency, the machines wipe out all advanced organic civilization. They leave behind only the scattered ruins of technology, destroying all evidence of their own existence.
Few believe this ancient legend. You, however, know it to be true. The fight to stop this extinction event has become the most important mission in the galaxy.
"You must act without remorse, without hesitation, and outside the limits of the law."
It is your mission. As Commander Shepard of the SS Normandy, you will take your elite recon squad across a galaxy in turmoil, in a desperate race to stop the return of an enemy without mercy. To stop this enemy, you must act without remorse, without hesitation, and outside the limits of the law. Your only imperative is to preserve the safety of civilized life in the galaxy - at any cost. You must become the tip of the spear of humanity, for you alone know the full extent of what is at stake if you should fail.
Science-fiction Role-playing: Perfected
Mass Effect allows you to create your own customizable version of Commander Shepard (or jump in and use the pre-created character) and plunge yourself into the center of an epic science-fiction story. Choose your squad-mates, your weapons, skills and abilities, and customize your vehicles, armor and appearance - you are in complete control over your experience.
In the course of your mission to stop the machine invasion, you may choose to follow the path of the soldier, the tech-specialist, or the biotics-specialist…each of which brings an arsenal of unique yet equally powerful abilities to use against the enemy. Wield a multitude of weapon types with precision accuracy…utilize your technical skill to turn enemy war ma
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59 of 61 people found the following review helpful
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As a new 360 owner at the beggining of this year my games library was very limited. After browsing this game caught my attention and after seeing the low price, I decided to pick up the game not fully aware of what to expect.
My initial impressions were bad. The enviroment of the starting level was bland and the RPG elements were limited (at first). The game does not have a full tutorial and it took a while to grasp the controls (though you can avoid this by reading the manual). Also, the game does not autosave enough! Save before and after any challenging fights unless you want to repeat them over and over again.
After finding *the object*, the player is then taken to a galactic station known as the citadel. This is when the game starts to show merit, freedom to tackle things your way and a non-linear approach to missions. After I had completed the *task* given to me, the universe opened up and Mass Effect truly began.
My advice to new players is to stick with it. Initially the game is bland, but after about an hour (depending on player skill)the player is given their freedom to explore the galaxy and shape their character the way they see fit.
This game posseses an epic sci-fi story, memorable characters and plenty of moral choices. The main quest is around 8-12 hours long so full exploration and tackling the side quests is adviced to enhance your experience. The game has an excellent re-play appeal as choices made sometimes differ drastically and shape the world(s) around the player differently. I highly recommend this game to everyone, especially people interested in the sequel as choices made in this game affect the world in the sequel!
My initial impressions were bad. The enviroment of the starting level was bland and the RPG elements were limited (at first). The game does not have a full tutorial and it took a while to grasp the controls (though you can avoid this by reading the manual). Also, the game does not autosave enough! Save before and after any challenging fights unless you want to repeat them over and over again.
After finding *the object*, the player is then taken to a galactic station known as the citadel. This is when the game starts to show merit, freedom to tackle things your way and a non-linear approach to missions. After I had completed the *task* given to me, the universe opened up and Mass Effect truly began.
My advice to new players is to stick with it. Initially the game is bland, but after about an hour (depending on player skill)the player is given their freedom to explore the galaxy and shape their character the way they see fit.
This game posseses an epic sci-fi story, memorable characters and plenty of moral choices. The main quest is around 8-12 hours long so full exploration and tackling the side quests is adviced to enhance your experience. The game has an excellent re-play appeal as choices made sometimes differ drastically and shape the world(s) around the player differently. I highly recommend this game to everyone, especially people interested in the sequel as choices made in this game affect the world in the sequel!
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
Well, what can I say? This game just has it all.
The story is dense and incredibly exciting and if you're a fan of hard Sci-Fi, you won't be able to put it down.
The sceneries can only be described as stunning. I probably spent almost as much time just exploring as I spent playing the actual story.
Finally, there's the voice acting and thankfully, it's done right for once. The voice actors are perfectly cast and capture the atmosphere perfectly.
As for the interface, it's surprisingly smooth. Even though the combat system is complex, mixing a lot of weapons and abilities, after a while you won't even notice the buttons you are pressing to make things happen.
The only gripe I can find with this game is the auto-save feature. At times, you will run past auto-save checkpoints every five minutes, at others, there won't be one for an hour's worth of gameplay. So save often...
A quick word about the bonus material: The Special Edition contains background information like developer interviews and concept art plus the complete soundtrack which is positively awesome. Also included is the extra chapter "Bring Down the Sky" which is also available as DLC. All in all well worth the money.
The story is dense and incredibly exciting and if you're a fan of hard Sci-Fi, you won't be able to put it down.
The sceneries can only be described as stunning. I probably spent almost as much time just exploring as I spent playing the actual story.
Finally, there's the voice acting and thankfully, it's done right for once. The voice actors are perfectly cast and capture the atmosphere perfectly.
As for the interface, it's surprisingly smooth. Even though the combat system is complex, mixing a lot of weapons and abilities, after a while you won't even notice the buttons you are pressing to make things happen.
The only gripe I can find with this game is the auto-save feature. At times, you will run past auto-save checkpoints every five minutes, at others, there won't be one for an hour's worth of gameplay. So save often...
A quick word about the bonus material: The Special Edition contains background information like developer interviews and concept art plus the complete soundtrack which is positively awesome. Also included is the extra chapter "Bring Down the Sky" which is also available as DLC. All in all well worth the money.
15 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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Fun:
i already have the Collector's Edition - i bought this for the 2nd disc's bonus content, which includes more videos and behind the scenes material as well as a premium theme etc. than the original releases had, and make a darn good viewing, imo.
the game itself is a classic - by no means without flaws, but the scope and imagination on display here make any complaints almost petty - this is truly one of the best games ever made, and certainly one of the best works of science fiction art ever produced, right up there with the best contemporray science fiction in literature or film/tv.
the game itself is a classic - by no means without flaws, but the scope and imagination on display here make any complaints almost petty - this is truly one of the best games ever made, and certainly one of the best works of science fiction art ever produced, right up there with the best contemporray science fiction in literature or film/tv.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great game but a bit annoying at parts.
I played this game after Mass effect 2. There is a distinct difference in combat. (notably that once you hit critical health you can't aim down the site, which sucks if you use a... Read more
Published 6 days ago by Evo
Don't get any better
All 3 of the Mass Effect titles are my all time favourite games. Great gameplay, awesome storyline make the mass effect series a must have
Published 8 days ago by Poopaul
Simply Outstanding
Wow.I really can't think of a better way to describe this epic game.Trust me, I love games and i didn't put the controller down until i had finished it, I hadn't been as gripped to... Read more
Published 8 days ago by pjojfj
Very good and addicting
When i ordered the game i got it mixed up with mass effect 2 so i was shocked when it arrived but it probably one of the best mistakes i have ever made as i found the game a utter... Read more
Published 10 days ago by Matt
Mass effect. Truely awesome gaming!!!
I have played many RPG games on the 360 and somehow Mass effect had escaped my radar. I recently picked up a copy and i have to say that it is one of the greatest games (not just... Read more
Published 12 days ago by Karl Kirkby
Awesome bit of fun!
i have been making my way through the mass effect series and i find them all really fun, but mass effect 3 is my favourite. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Mr PiNk EyE
need i say more
It's Mass Effect. Need i say more. I have completed it quickly to gain the right information for Mass Effect 2 and now i am re-playing it to try and get 100%. Read more
Published 1 month ago by sinfullorange22
A monumental achievement. The beginning of something special...
I was quite late to the world of Mass Effect and wrongly wrote it off when I was presented an opportunity to play it back in 2008. Read more
Published 1 month ago by B. Tamlyn
very good
Bought this after playing me 3 demo, and wanted to play all of the games. I was surprised with all the extra content in this bundle.
Published 1 month ago by Patrick Duckles
Epic space opera that's well worth the price tag
This is the first game of a now finished trilogy - if you've never played a Mass Effect game before, then here's where the story begins. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. E. G. J. Smith
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