Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition

Before talking about the games, I should point out that I would have given this a negative review no matter what, even if the games had been amazing, because EA drives me crazy with its awful launcher. Thanks to the Steam community for helping me find a way to play the game without having to install that virus known as the EA app. Much appreciation to you guys. Okay, I can imagine that when it first came out, ME1 could have been considered a good game. There were a few cool mechanics, but overall, in 2026, we can safely say that the game has aged pretty badly. The pacing is awful, the gameplay is tedious, and we've definitely seen better third-person shooters. With how clunky the animations and acting are, let's be honest: it's pretty hard to feel any attachment to the characters. Anyway. Moving on to 2. Everything is the same, but somehow worse. Movement is awkward, the story is tedious, and everything is excessively long and slow, which really doesn't make you want to dig any deeper or spend your actual life doing side quests. Special mention to moving the ship around on the galaxy map, which somehow got even worse. Bravo. I honestly didn't think that was possible. Then 3 somehow manages to dig even deeper and hit rock bottom. Terrible pacing, and an overwhelming urge to shoot pretty much everyone, especially that annoying kid at the end. The only positive thing is that the game actually anticipated this. For the rest, it's just tedious: your character getting stuck on a rock and running in mid-air, wasting time going through door after door after door, and so on. Basically, everything is designed to artificially increase the game's playtime, even though there's absolutely no need for it. With the sheer number of side quests, the game already has plenty of content, thank you very much. Anyway, a disastrous trilogy, going from good to mediocre. It would've been really nice if it had gone the other way around.

It's Mass Effect!! Bioware's greatest, and one of the best sci-fi games of all time.

Three of the best games I've ever played. The first one immediately hooks you with its amazing worldbuilding and characters that you want to learn more about. And you realise how high the stakes are when you make the difficult choices on Virmire. Then ME2 hits you with its unexpected intro that immediately sets the tone of the game. It's the darkest in the trilogy, it introduces us to the unlawful Terminus systems and even wider variety of charismatic 3-dimensional characters, and shows the growth of our old friends. The feeling at the start of suicide mission with the squad you've put together, accompanied by the epic soundtrack, the feeling of being the leader of some of the most competent and loyal speacialists in the galaxy, knowing that their lives and the future of human colonies lie on your shoulders... It drives and inspires you. I didn't like the Arrival DLC though, narratively it doesn't fit anywhere, is kind of generic and makes Hackett look dumb when he refuses to read your report on the mission that destroyed an entire system. After all that we get to ME3 and now it's not just a rogue Spectre on a stealth ship fighting a threat no one believes in - now it's a full-scale war and the game portrays it very well: huge losses and hard choices on the frontlines, political debates and escapism of the civillians who have no way of knowing what's actually going on and that the odds of winning are very low. The best part of the third game are the interactions - with friends, with leaders and just random people (with their own worries, their own opinions and theories). Especially with friends. Everybody is going through a lot and despite that, they find enough hope to lift each other (and Shepard) up and keep going. Romance with Garrus is the most beautiful relationship I've had in a videogame and Citadel DLC is such a sweet piece of fanservice. Mordin is probably my favourite character overall. But if I had to make a list of my favourite ME characters and explain why - it would take 100 pages. The endings are fine, I haven't played the game without the extended cut so they don't feel as rushed and unfinished, but I know that the production generally was very rushed and there was supposed to be a dark energy plot that would've been very interesting. I wish the developers had more time back then, but I'm absolutely satisfied with what we have. The gameplay itself is very good too, though I can't figure out how to play something other the sniper rifles, they're too good. And the tactical cloak on infiltrator is like a drug, I can't stop spamming it, it's a life-saver on Insanity, I don't know how I played vanguard on my first playthrough. There are some bugs and glitches, but never had anything game-breaking. 10/10 experience Justice for multiplayer! I wish they added it tolegendary edition

Это просто невероятная трилогия! Детище БиоВаров, шедевр и гений игровой индустрии! Моя любовь и страсть его величество МАСС ЭФФЕКТ! Лиара, Эшли и Джек мои телочки, то бишь проходил я всю трилогию не менее 4 раз, и каждый раз был все к одному, но так по разному. Короче обязательна к ознакомлению, далее как поймете что такое BioWare познакомитесь и с другими творениями студии. ПРОСТО ЕБЕЙШИЙ ПРОДУКТ коротко говоря) играбелен даже в 2026 году, а игре на минуточку больше 14 лет. это трилогия закончилась, а первая часть совсем древняя но играбельная, единственная к сожалению с русской озвучкой

One of the best trilogies in gaming!

I've been into the Mass Effect series for a long time and Legendary Edition is essential for any fan. Not only are all three games compiled & remastered but they also include any DLC previously available for each game. If you've never experienced Mass Effect then Legendary Edition is definitely the way to do it.

A classic of tremendous scale. A trip down memory lane, and also the best way to play the games for the first time if you missed them back in the day. This game is near and dear to my heart as I'm sure many other agree. Optimized to perfection, a solid unbreaking 240fps output in 1440p. 4k, easy and steady 120 with no hitches or dips. One thing i have to give extra credit for is the HDR. Man the HDR here is great. Could be one of the Best HDR games I ever seen. If you have an OLED and use the HDR, its like your playing a new game.

great game with smooth game play as well as compelling and interesting characters with a strong story even with it suffering in the third game with the A or B type of ending.

I'm commander shepard, is this my favorite game in Steam! I should go!