This game made me feel like the captain of a space ship. There was nothing like it at the time it was released, and even now I have not experienced any other game making me feel this way. I loved Fallout 3 too, but Mass Effect had something special. It was so well crafted, I listened to every dialogue of every NPC. The characters are so memorable with amazing voice acting. The Citadel is the best city in video games, felt really alive. Most sidequests add to the story instead of just padding the gameplay time.
After playing the game, I wondered how Star Wars (movies) sucked so badly, when a video game could create a much more interesting sci-fi world and story.
Unfortunately Bioware is no longer the same company.
I have that feeling with some other games so can relate.
I really know nothing about it other than hearing people rave about it for the longest time. I might have to look up some info at least to see if I’d like it, literally all I know is “space RPG” xD
The words I’d use would be ‘Space Opera’ as it’s bombastically big in scope and stakes. Even if the game wasn’t as goshdarn good as it was for the time, the fact that they told one giant contiguous story that actually made sense (looking at you Ubisoft) keeps me coming back to it like an old friend.
Oooo space opera… I love a good space opera book so that has just piqued my interest more!
Look up game mechanics and progression to see what style of char you want. 3rd person cover shooter w classes, squad mechanics, and RPG elements.
Avoid story and character spoilers as best you can.
Your save files carry over through the three games which was unique at the time and really ties the games together in a meaningful way.
Still pretty unique, isn’t it? I remembered this feature a couple days ago, and couldn’t think of another example.
I picked up the legendary edition trilogy and loved it.
My advise. Take your time. And don’t worry about your choices. They don’t matter. Just do what you feel is right and it will all work out.
Except for one thing. Whatever Jacob says. Do the opposite. His advise is always, at best, redundant, and at worst, catastrophic.