SeekerMass Effect 3
This strong conclusion to BioWare's acclaimed sci-fi RPG trilogy will be best appreciated by fans who have followed it from the beginning, but newcomers don't need to worry about being lost or left behind along the way.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- Battle as Commander Shepard on many worlds across the galaxy as you unite the ultimate force to take back the Earth before it's too late
- Enormous enemies and take on a smarter type of foe that will consistently challenge your best combat tactics and put you on the edge of your seat
- Customize your Commander Shepard, your squad and weapons to engage the enemy on your terms
- Allows the option to import decisions from both of the previous games and supports optional use of the Kinect Sensor for Xbox 360
- Experience a new emphasis on melee combat, movement and an improved cover system
PROS
+ Richly realized plot, characters.
+ Extremely customizable lead character.
+ Multiple play modes cater to every gaming style.
+ Excellent soundtrack, voice acting.
CONS
- Inconsistent side quests.
- Potentially unsatisfying ending.
- Galaxy at War system conveys additional benefits only to mobile-, multiplayer-oriented users.
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Expert reviews and ratings
By PCMag on March 27, 2012
This strong conclusion to BioWare's acclaimed sci-fi RPG trilogy will be best appreciated by fans who have followed it from the beginning, but newcomers don't need to worry about being lost or left behind along the way.
80
By IGN on March 12, 2012
All told, Mass Effect 3 is an absolutely amazing game, one that successfully puts a bow on the Mass Effect trilogy while still leaving us hungry for even more. It looks and plays great, but Mass Effect 3's true strength lies in its ability to tell a deeply-woven story. Better yet, the sheer ambition shown by BioWare in announcing an intersecting trilogy complete with save importation becomes fully realized in Mass Effect 3. BioWare deserves applause for not only having the courage to attempt something like the Mass Effect trilogy, but for pulling it off with such exceptional poise and skill.
95
By IGN on March 06, 2012
All told, Mass Effect 3 is an absolutely amazing game, one that successfully puts a bow on the Mass Effect trilogy while still leaving us hungry for even more. It looks and plays great, but Mass Effect 3's true strength lies in its ability to tell a deeply-woven story. Better yet, the sheer ambition shown by BioWare in announcing an intersecting trilogy complete with save importation becomes fully realized in Mass Effect 3. BioWare deserves applause for not only having the courage to attempt something like the Mass Effect trilogy, but for pulling it off with such exceptional poise and skill.
95
By TrustedReviews on March 08, 2012
Mass Effect 3’s reputation has suffered since its launch early in the year. Many found the ending disappointing, and poor frame rates in the PS3 version still haven’t been entirely rectified. Yet, with the Wii U giving us a chance to go back to Bioware’s finale, we still find it a formidable game. It’s not perfect or infallible, and Mass Effect 2 looks set to go down as the pinnacle of the trilogy, but Mass Effect 3 still delivers great action, great drama and any number of great moments. It still holds up as one of the very best games released this year.
90