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erikers on 19 November 2007

IGN: 9.4

Closing Comments
In a year that has seen the Xbox 360 library finally round itself out with a series of quality Japanese RPGs, BioWare has shown just how far ahead of the curve it is with Mass Effect. The cinematic design is nothing short of masterful. This is a game that takes the aspects of film that make cinema so compelling and crosses it with the interactivity of games with unprecedented success. Linear storytelling feels quaint by comparison.

Mass Effect is game that is greater than the sum of its parts. Technical issues abound, but the majority of Mass Effect is so expertly delivered that it can transcend its weaknesses. Applying number ratings to a game like this doesn't do it justice because there is no way you can ignore its technical flaws. Simply put, Mass Effect is a game that must be played. Then it must be played again. Don't pass this one up.

Team Xbox: 9.6

Despite it's flaws, there's no denying that Mass Effect is one of the best games of the year, and is certainly the best RPG on the Xbox 360 (sorry Blue Dragon fans!). It's also one of the most cinematic games of all-time, something that's definitely helped by a fantastic story, great writing, movie-quality direction, and strong voiceover work. We can only hope that it really is the first part of a trilogy, as we can't wait to see where the story goes next. We've heard people say that Mass Effect could be Star Wars for a new generation. If the first chapter is any indication of what BioWare has planned for the future, the sky's the limit.

GameTrailers: 9.6 

Completed XBLA: 16 / 32
Completed Retail: 17 / 64
GS Completion %: 82.63%
 
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mrstickball on 19 November 2007

Kind of interesting that they are praising Blue Dragon as the other GOTY RPG contender on X360....Despite the fact that they panned it.

Either way good news for people like myself that will pick up ME.



Back from the dead, I'm afraid.

erikers on 19 November 2007

I think it's just because that's the only other high profile rpg that came out this year, Oblivion was last year. It's going to be a great game, the only people that I think will dislike it are the ones expecting it to be 35+ hours long like some of Bioware's other games.

Completed XBLA: 16 / 32
Completed Retail: 17 / 64
GS Completion %: 82.63%
 
goldenpp72 on 19 November 2007

Teamxbox gave blue dragon a high score..



Note: Some games in my collection are no longer owned, but have owned.

sinha on 19 November 2007
goldenpp72 said:
Teamxbox gave blue dragon a high score..

The second paragraph is the Gametrailers review. 

 

In any case, I have limited interest in Mass Effect reviews, I've known for about 8 months that this game is going to be my personal GOTY.   



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It's a virus where you buy it and you play it with your friends and they're like, "Oh my God that's so cool, I'm gonna go buy it." So you stop playing it after two months, but they buy it and they stop playing it after two months but they've showed it to someone else who then go out and buy it and so on. Everyone I know bought one and nobody turns it on. - Epic Games president Mike Capps

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Astrodust on 19 November 2007

Now I am a little torn. I really wanted to get this game but I hear the playtime is short. I am considering renting it now because Blockbuster doesn't have late fees anymore. And yes RPG's should be a minimum of 30 hours. 50 is the standard.



 

 

BrainBoxLtd on 19 November 2007
Astrodust said:
Now I am a little torn. I really wanted to get this game but I hear the playtime is short. I am considering renting it now because Blockbuster doesn't have late fees anymore. And yes RPG's should be a minimum of 30 hours. 50 is the standard.

 Well if you're unsure, renting is usally a better option. You can always buy it later after all.



Astrodust on 19 November 2007

Okay I just watched the reviews from IGN and Gametrailers. My bad, they said the game is about 30 hours. I think I may pick this one up over Assassin's Creed. I may still get both but I think Mass Effect may have more depth. This game comes out tomorrow here I think.