Mass Effect (XBox360)

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'Although it underpins the game with all sorts of excellent ideas that ought to make it a deeper, more intelligent and immersive experience, the simple truth is that the minute-to-minute combat simply isn't as intense and involving as you'd expect from a game in 2007.'
Read more » Eurogamer
'Mass Effect is the epitome of a double-edged sword. It’s good enough to be worth playing, but you must be willing to accept the fact that while it gives with one hand it takes away with the other.'
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'It's the very definition of "widescreen sci-fi," with its alien vistas, far-out music, and giant ideas.'
Read more » Gametap
'I suppose the brilliance is that, however many times I watched a scene or fought a battle, Mass Effect never truly lost its magic.'
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'When we finished Mass Effect the first time, the very next thing we did was start it all over again. It's clear that this is the beginning of a fantastic franchise, and we're already salivating over the possibilities for "Mass Effect II."'
Read more » GamesRadar
'Mass Effect is a gorgeous, thought-provoking adventure that is as captivating as action-packed.'
Read more » GameShark
'Truly massive, with enough material for at least three all-nighters. . . the first time through.'
Read more » GameRevolution
'It may be difficult for some to overlook the new combat system, but once you get a grip on it, and look past the shoddy vehicular combat, you’ll find a game worthy purchasing.'
Read more » Gamer 2.0
'The cinematic design is nothing short of masterful. This is a game that takes the aspects of film that make cinema so compelling and crosses it with the interactivity of games with unprecedented success. Linear storytelling feels quaint by comparison.'
Read more » IGN
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'The title's greatest strength is the way it completely wraps you in the main protagonist's skin, which is something more RPG games should strive to do.'
Read more » GamePro
'Role-players, put your lighters up in the air. This is every bit the sci-fi rock concert it was meant to be, with an unbeatable cast, an impenetrable storyline, and an undeniable gravity making Mass Effect impossible to escape.'
Read more » GamingNexus
'It's an adventure that is so captivating that you'll be counting the days for the sequel. It takes interactive storytelling to new heights, and brings the player closer to content than ever before.'
Read more » GameInformer
'I can honestly say that the universe Bioware created is the best I have encountered since George Lucas created Star Wars. Never have I been compelled to find out everything there is to a storyline as I did with Mass Effect.'
Read more » GameZone
'There's a ton of variation throughout the entire game, and an amazing amount of detail to be explored. I'd say it's an absolute must buy for anyone that loves gaming, and I hope you'll get as much out of the experience as I have.'
Read more » Gaming Age
'The production values are incredible, with breathtaking worlds to explore, a huge cast of memorable characters (Wrex is awesome) and hours of missions and side quests to delve into.'
Read more » Gamedaily
'BioWare's space opera is one of the greatest role-playing games ever made.'
Read more » Gamespy
'An excellent story and fun battles make this a universe worth exploring.'
Read more » Gamespot
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