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Mass Effect | 
| From: Microsoft
Category: Video Games
List Price: $29.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  261 reviews
Sales Rank: 168
Platform: Xbox 360
ESRB: Mature
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 17 - 20 years
Operating System: Xbox 360
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.3 x 7.5 x 1
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: M59033
Model: M59-00033
UPC: 882224355254
EAN: 0882224355254
ASIN: B000OLXX86
Release Date: November 20, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Science-fiction RPG | | • | Explore uncharted worlds and uncover mystery | | • | Real-time, squad-based combat | | • | Character customization with a deep role-playing systems | | • | Credible digital actors |
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Product Description
Set 200 years in the future in an epic universe, Mass Effect places gamers in a vast galactic community in danger of being conquered by a legendary agent gone rogue. A spectacular new vision from legendary developers BioWare, Mass Effect challenges players to lead a squad of freedom fighters as they struggle against threatening armies to restore peace in the land. Mass Effect is the first in a trilogy of games with an overarching story, where the real conflict between organic beings and artificial intelligence comes to life in startling clarity. Intense, in-depth story where the fate of life as you know it depends on you Features six character classes, along with six more unlockable ones - each class contains several talents As each talent is leveled, the character either gains stats (extra health, stamina, etc) or unlocks new abilities. Players can fully customize their appearance, gender, abilities and even military background. Four classes of conventional weapons ESRB Rated M for Mature
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| Customer Reviews: Read 20 more reviews...
 Mass Effect is massively fun October 10, 2008
This is a fun game! I really enjoyed the twists and turns in the storyline. Every choice you make determines the games' next actions, so you can play it over and over with different outcomes. Yes, there are battles to be fought, but there is also dialogue (which you can choose to ignore) and an indepth story. Your actions-good or evil- determine your alliances and destiny. I'm not a hard-core gamer, and still made it all the way through the game. There are many choices in building your starting character, or you can start with a default. This one's a winner.
 OK Game September 29, 2008
Mass Effect is a fun enough game with a moderately slow pace, some tedious missions and little replay value. I played the game twice through, mostly because the first time I skipped a lot of the side missions and I wanted to get some more achievement points.
The story is interesting. Most people find it excellent, but the general Human v. Machine and insectoid bad guy aliens are two genres that are played out. Mass Effect has both. Even so, there are enough plot twists ad options to keep things interesting enough.
Although it is open world, the story line is still linear. There are about 4 (maybe 5) major plot points. You can choose 3 of them in any order. There are a number of smaller missions a player can take, but they don't really effect the major plot line.
I played the first time through in under 20 hours (I forgot how many, but maybe 18). I skipped many of the side missions, so I decided to replay. Bioware has a morality system in this game, so the first time around I played it as a straight good guy (called paragon) and the second time as a heavy (renegade). There simply was not enough variety the second time around despite the new missions and choices.
Here is the bottom line: You can win this game in a week without alienating your loved ones. Rent it or buy it if you know you can get a good trade out of it.
There are quite of few detailed reviews here, so please forgive this for being sparse on specifics.
excelent September 23, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
This game bought for my son, here his opinion
The story its great I mean you can notice that the person who creatd this game thought every detail and possibility, you can choose some options in the conversations that adapt to your personality. it has couple of glitches but every game has one or two.
In conclusion:
I recommend this game if you want more possibilities than most of the games.
A Truly Exquisite Game September 15, 2008
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
I had no idea what Mass Effect was. I bought the game on a whim with little prior knowledge as to the story or gameplay or anything of that sort. I only knew that you could make decisions and choose the flow of the story (as in most Bioware games). When I started playing, I was honestly astounded. The game, first off, is beautiful and its story is rich. I actually cared about and felt connected to the characters. The gameplay was pretty good for me...it's not an FPS, so fans of that genre will most likely be disappointed. It's an RPG and it plays like one. My only issue comes with tedious planet-roaming missions and long load times - trying to disguise them with long elevator rides does not work. Also, the ending is basically the same no matter how you play. There are a couple of major decision points but they don't actually have much influence, at least as far as this first game is concerned (of course, later in the series, we'll see the consequences of whatever decision is made).
Those minor things aside, however, this really is an awesome game - possibly my favorite for the 360.
After the hype still great - for the right player. September 13, 2008
2 out of 6 found this review helpful
Go read IGN if you want a detailed review.
This game is fun for people who enjoy reading, chess, board games, and pen-and-paper RPGs.
The graphical issues and overall poor FPS elements make this a thinking man's game rather than a Crysis shooter, newb hunter's game.
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