Mass Effect

Mass Effect is a defining release from a fast-changing era from BioWare, remembered on our archive for its rpg identity and the conversation it created around play, craft, and taste.

7.8 average critic score

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A world worth carrying after the credits

Morteza / rank #151 / 2007-12-10 / 8.1

Morteza responds to how Mass Effect binds mood, character, and play. The archive score is strongest when the game gives him a reason to keep going beyond pure challenge.

Easy to watch, warm to play

Faride / rank #176 / 2007-12-11 / 7.8

Faride connects with Mass Effect when it gives the player room to breathe, look, listen, and enjoy the journey without losing momentum.

Production craft with purpose

Ehsan / rank #183 / 2007-12-12 / 7.5

Ehsan values Mass Effect most when its presentation, pacing, feel, and technical craft seem built from the same blueprint.