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Mass Effect

A science fiction action RPG in which you play Commander Shepard, a character you customise yourself. You lead a squad through a galaxy, talk your way through choices and fight in real-time combat using your companions' abilities. Your decisions shape the story and carry on through the trilogy. Is it your kind of game?

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87%

2,548 ratings

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93%

14,869 reviews

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you want a character-driven sci-fi story with squad combat and choices.

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you expect modern controls or smooth, polished combat from a game this old.

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Platforms: PlayStation · PC · Xbox
Release date: November 20, 2007
Length: About 30 hours
Difficulty: 3/5 (estimated)
Genres: Shooter · Role-playing (RPG)
Themes: Action · Science fiction · Romance
Perspective: Third person
Modes: Solo only
Languages: 3 languages
Text in your language: Yes
Steam Deck: Playable
Microtransactions: None

Frequently asked questions

How long is Mass Effect?: About 30 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is Mass Effect on?: Mass Effect is available on PlayStation · PC · Xbox.
Does Mass Effect have co-op?: No, Mass Effect is single-player only.
Does Mass Effect run on Steam Deck?: Playable
What does Mass Effect cost?: $7.49 on Steam.