Mass Effect 3
2021
- shooter
- role-playing (rpg)
- strategy
- adventure
- action
- science fiction
- drama
- open world
- single player
The story
A remaster of the original Mass Effect 3 included in the Mass Effect: Legendary Edition bundle.
What it’s like
Sleek sci-fi chrome and glowing blue biotic effects dominate the look, with sweeping space vistas, dust-choked alien cityscapes, and the cool hum of the Normandy's corridors. Combat is third-person cover shooting with fast-paced bursts of gunfire, explosions, and squad powers, so the pulse runs high in battle, while the long dialogue scenes and conversations aboard the ship bring a slower, more reflective rhythm. The soundtrack leans on swelling orchestral strings and atmospheric synth, and the voice acting carries much of the emotional weight. The vibe is epic, earnest, and bittersweet, a war-torn galaxy where loyalty and sacrifice matter. Violence is frequent and stylised: gunfights, explosions, and alien combat, with some dark and tense moments, but no gore beyond cartoonish impact, and sexual content is limited to brief, non-graphic romance scenes. It suits players who want a big, character-driven space epic with a strong story, a sustained campaign for long evenings, or a deep, emotionally invested saga for fans of sci-fi role-playing.
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