Features:

• Science-fiction RPG
• Explore uncharted worlds and uncover mystery
• Real-time, squad-based combat
• Character customization with a deep role-playing systems
• Credible digital actors

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Product Description:
Set 200 years in the future in an epic universe, Mass Effect places gamers in a vast galactic community in danger of being conquered by a legendary agent gone rogue. A spectacular new vision from legendary developers BioWare, Mass Effect challenges players to lead a squad of freedom fighters as they struggle against threatening armies to restore peace in the land. Mass Effect is the first in a trilogy of games with an overarching story, where the real conflict between organic beings and artificial intelligence comes to life in startling clarity. Intense, in-depth story where the fate of life as you know it depends on you Features six character classes, along with six more unlockable ones - each class contains several talents As each talent is leveled, the character either gains stats (extra health, stamina, etc) or unlocks new abilities. Players can fully customize their appearance, gender, abilities and even military background. Four classes of conventional weapons ESRB Rated M for Mature

Rating : - Mass Effect Rocks! Bring on the Sequel
This game is the first serious game I got into since buying my xbox 360. It is probably one of the best video games I have ever played, having owned everything from PS2, regular Xbox, Nintendo 64 and all the oldies.

The games VASTNESS can't really be described. There is a general storyline to follow, but you can choose to follow it or not, completing the main missions of the side missions in any order really. You can upgrade your characters with weapons, armors and skills (lots and lots of stuff), you control them in your ambushes to take out enemies, you can control their powers or let the AI do it for you (the AI is really sophisticated too).

I think I liked the control you get over this game the most. Throughout the game, your character has to make various decisions, and the decisions you make effect the rest of the gameplay, really cool. When two of your teammembers are in danger, you have to choose which one to save, for example. If you can't save one, they die and you can't choose them again. But you'll talk about them to the other team members on your ship. Soooo realistic, very cool. When you catch spies you can decide to kill them or let them go, but if you let them go they may come back to haunt you later. You can talk to the press or not, be an upstanding soldier or a corrupt renegade soldier, each comes with its own perks.

I just finished this game with 40+ hours of gameplay, and I totally plan on starting it again, customizing my character, making different decisions, etc. Really great game...I highly recommend.