Mass Effect (2007)

As Commander Shepard, you lead an elite squad on a heroic, action-packed adventure throughout the galaxy.

Mass Effect (2007) is a rpg, sci-fi and story rich game developed by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts.
Released on December 19th 2008 is available only on Windows in 5 languages: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain and Italian.

It has received 16,354 reviews of which 15,325 were positive and 1,029 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. 😍

The game is currently priced at 4.79€ on Steam and has a 84% discount.

The Steam community has classified Mass Effect (2007) into these genres:

RPG Sci-fi Story Rich Action Space Third-Person Shooter Singleplayer Choices Matter Great Soundtrack Third Person Character Customization Shooter Adventure Female Protagonist Romance Atmospheric Open World Action RPG Real-Time with Pause Immersive

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Requirements

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Windows

Supported OS: Microsoft Windows® XP with SP2 or Windows Vista*
Processor: Intel P4 2.4 Ghz or faster / AMD 2.0 Ghz
Memory: 1.0 GB RAM or more (2.0 GB for Vista)
Graphics: DirectX 9.0c compatible, ATI X1300 XT or greater (ATI X1300, X1300 Pro, X1600 Pro, Radeon 2600 HD, and HD 2400 are below minimum system requirements); NVidia GeForce 6800 or greater (7300, 7600 GS, 8500 are below minimum system requirements)
Hard Drive: 12.0 GB or more free hard drive space
Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible
DirectX®: 9.0c

* WINDOWS VISTA OR WINDOWS 7 USERS: Launching “Mass Effect” from Steam requires the setting “Run as Administrator”. If the User Account Control feature of Windows Vista is enabled, launching “Mass Effect” from Steam will result in failure. For users with User Account Control enabled, launch Steam using the “Run as Administrator” option or launch from the windows shortcut.

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Reviews

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Dec. 2024

Yet another of my favorite games of all time. I've played way more than my Steam time shown, certainly over 500 hours. I've done a playthrough with most of the classes. Although rough around the edges, Mass Effect is a fantastic RPG that draws you into its world and makes you care about what you are doing in the game. I recommend you play the female Shepard; Jennifer Hale does a phenomenal job of bringing Shepard to life and it seems like the male part (the lines are mostly identical) was tacked on as an afterthought. It's usually on sale during Steam sales, so you can pick it up pretty cheap. Buy it; you won't be sorry. (I've played the Legendary Edition; seems about the same.)

Nov. 2024

Finished this game on the hardest difficulty and got destroyed several times, but you'd be surprised how yapping, being the real, universal talent that it is, will save you when it's time to dialogue. Extensive lore to the point where you could spend a decade reading and then some, but it is in the nuance of these fine, intricate details which are easy to miss that make this game worth its moola. And not only that: the combat's great, characters are great, story's pretty good, and the cinematic cutscenes in how they're delivered are just renaissance. Immersive to the point where I truly felt like Shepherd watching a certain character pull up on a floating doughnut. Using the M35 Mako vehicle to traverse planets was not my favourite thing in the world (it was a snooze), but other than that this game is a indeed a relic, a beauty. 8.5/10. A savoury blend of space politics and blasting rapscallions.

Oct. 2024

I love this game, if you're deciding what version to buy you should definitely buy this over LE. It's a shame EA couldn't hold up to their word and my original disk copy can't be played due to activation servers shutting down, but I picked up this on sale and played it 3-4 times already and it looks like there are lots of bug fixes over retail, its a shame this game never got the sequels it deserved.

April 2024

As someone who's been gaming since the original Playstaion era, diving into the Xbox 360 original "Mass Effect" felt like a nostalgic trip to a universe where storytelling and player choice intersect in exciting ways. Even after several years, the game impresses with its deep lore and engaging narrative. The core strength of Mass Effect lies in its rich story and the freedom it offers players to shape that story. You play as Commander Shepard, a character you can customise, not just in appearance, but in moral choices and leadership styles. Each decision impacts the game's world, making the experience feel personal and immersive. Graphically, it's clear the game was a product of its time, and players used to more modern visuals might find it dated. However, the cinematic style and voice acting still hold up, providing a compelling audio-visual experience. Gameplay-wise, Mass Effect combines third-person shooting with real-time tactical decisions, which can be clunky by today’s standards but are still satisfying. The RPG elements allow for considerable customisation in skills and abilities, enhancing the strategic layer of combat. The user interface and inventory management, however, are less user-friendly and can be a hurdle for those who prefer more streamlined modern games. Overall, for casual gamers who appreciate a good story and can overlook older graphics and some gameplay mechanics, Mass Effect remains a worthwhile experience. It’s a testament to BioWare's ability to craft worlds that are as expansive as they are detailed. This game is a classic, and playing it is like reading a good book that you wish wouldn’t end. Revisiting the original Mass Effect as an avid fan and a veteran of the Xbox 360 days is like returning to a beloved epic. This game was a groundbreaking title at the time, merging RPG elements with a space opera narrative that has rarely been matched since. Mass Effect sets a high bar with its storytelling. The game offers a universe teeming with alien races, political intrigue, and a looming existential threat. The depth of the world-building is staggering, with each species and planet having its own history and culture. The dialogues and moral dilemmas presented are engaging, forcing players to make tough choices that have real consequences in the game’s world. The combat system, while not as polished as in later entries of the series, introduced a mix of tactical squad-based mechanics and real-time action that felt revolutionary. The RPG elements are robust, allowing players to develop their Shepard in a myriad of ways depending on their play style. Graphically, Mass Effect was a standout in the Xbox 360 era, and while it shows its age, the art design and the overall aesthetic still manage to create a compelling visual narrative. The score is another high point, with music that perfectly fits the sci-fi atmosphere of the game. The game isn’t without its flaws, such as the cumbersome Mako exploration sequences and some tedious inventory management, but these do little to diminish the overall experience. For fans of the series, the original Mass Effect is more than just a game; it's the beginning of a journey that many of us have cherished deeply. It represents a benchmark in gaming where narrative depth, character development, and player agency converge to create something truly special. As an avid fan, revisiting the game feels both familiar and exhilarating, reminding us why this series has such a dedicated following.

Dec. 2023

Alright, let me break this down for you as to why you want this instead of the legendary edition. 1. You can install it, on it's own. Legendary edition demands you to install the whole trilogy or not at all. 2. You don't need origin (or whatever EA calls their bs at the time you read this) I know plenty of people draw the line there. 3. The Insanity difficulty is actually really hard. It isn't lobotomized like it was in the legendary edition. 4. Modding in higher quality textures is not hard.

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-84% 29.99€ 4.79€

9.1

15,325

1,029

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Developer

BioWare

Publisher

Electronic Arts

Release 19 Dec 2008

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