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| From: Electronic Arts
Category: Video Games
List Price: $29.99
Buy New: $21.89
You Save: $8.10 (27%)
New (22) Used (9) from $19.99
Rating:  197 reviews
Sales Rank: 868
Format: Dvd-rom
Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows Xp
Genre: shooter_action_games
ESRB: Mature
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 17 - 20 years
Operating System: Windows 2000
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
MPN: 19081
Model: 19081
UPC: 014633190816
EAN: 0014633190816
ASIN: B00140P9BA
Release Date: May 27, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Experience a rich and engrossing story where your choices decide the fate of galaxy | | • | Engage in emotionally charged interactions with the most realistic digital actors ever seen in a video game, using an innovative new dialog system | | • | Immerse yourself in an incredible new adventure from world-famous masters of the RPG; BioWare | | • | Stunning high resolution graphics, optimized GUI and controls for PC gamers | | • | Dominate the battlefield with new individual squad member command system |
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Product Description
You are Commander Shepard of the starship Normandy and you are the last hope for all life in the Galaxy. Saren, a rogue member of the elite and untouchable Spectre agents, has discovered the secret to unleashing an apocalyptic force on the galaxy, and only you stand in his way. To save the lives of billions, you must do whatever it takes to stop Saren and prevent the return of an ancient force bent on the destruction of all organic life.
High resolution visuals - highly detailed textures, characters and environments Fully customizable controls - you can re-map the control scheme any way you like Run & Gun Control - You can assign biotic powers or skills to 'hot keys' allowing you to play Mass Effect with a heavier focus on action Decryption mini-game New inventory screen GUI and functionality - The enhanced inventory system makes it easier for you to equip and modify your weapons and armor
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| Customer Reviews: Read 192 more reviews...
 A Fantastic Space Epic December 3, 2008
I know there is a lot of controversy over Bioware's use of DRM and although I agree they should find a better way to protect against piracy, I can't fault the quality of the game over these other issues.
This is a great space epic. I really enjoyed Bioware's vision of the future and the amount of detail they put into populating our galaxy. The races, the different cultures, the wars, the technology, it was well thought out.
The story was also very good, even with the basic fact that the main character is already a well respected warrior, instead of the typical peasant from nowhere. The enemies were well developed as well, as was the great danger the galaxy faced.
Overall, I really enjoyed this game. Comparable to Baldur's Gate and KOTOR and definitely better than NWN or Jade Empire. I look forward to the reported sequel.
 SecuROM ruins it November 28, 2008
It is very unfortunate that they have to give such a promising game the death touch that is SecuROM. There is absolutely no way I'm letting EA put Malware on my PC. Games like Sins of a Solar Empire and Galactic Civilizations prove that games can do extremely well without SecuROM. You have to have an activation key to get updates, but it never expires and you only have to enter it once as long as you have the same email address. Piracy is much worse for SecuROM games than others. EA is actually making things worse for themselves. I recommend that no one should buy EA games, however tempting it is. And definitely don't buy used ones as you may not even be able to install it.
Never able to load game November 26, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Have a top end system, but never could get the game to load. Sucks to be me.
 Very good, but be careful! November 24, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I first played this game for Xbox 360 and enjoyed it inmensely, then, when my Xbox died (they tend to!), I decided to get it for PC. If your computer (not to mention laptops) doesn't meet the minimum requirements it won't work, no matter what you tried. EA customer care sucks and it's really a shame that they do this to customers, still a great game but read the requirements before buying and read other reviews, you'll find them helpful.
A breathtakingly epic sci-fi adventure... November 18, 2008
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
Mass Effect might be the first truly cinematic video game experience. Everything from the electronic score to the optional film grain applied to the visuals to the top notch voice acting talent make you believe that you are the lead in a mid-80s classic science fiction film (think Blade Runner or Star Trek II: the Wrath of Khan).
The plot is epic. You command a state-the-art starship (the Normandy, which is not unlike the Enterprise) in the twenty-third century with a crew of intersting and well-developed characters some of whom can join you on away missions and others who you can consult from time to time on board the ship. There is a vast galaxy to explore. When you land on a planet you take the Mako (a cross between a shuttle craft, a rover, and a tank) out for a spin. The main story revolves around the remergence of an ancient mechanical threat that will, unless stopped, wipe out all organic life. You, of course, are the only one that can stop it.
Combat is real-time third person with the ability to pause and give orders to your squad. Its fast and furious and tons of fun.
My only criticisms of the game would be its frame rate which drops like a rock during some of the more intense action sequences, especially in the more elaborate locations. Side quests, which to me are essential to achieve a high enough level to slice through the later plot, can get a bit repetitive, but they are generally short enough not to become boring. I only wish the game were longer. I remember days when playing Bioware's Baldur's Gate II, with every side quest, took me six-months. It was like a Biblical odyssey. Mass Effect took me two weeks, again like an extended movie, but there are two sequels in the works.
In spite of these minor problems, Mass Effect is a beautiful and engrossing game. Its a must play.
On the DRM: The mass of negative reviews piled on to this game and others are the result of activists. DRM cana be objectionable, but 99% of the people who buy this game will have no idea what they are complaining about.
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