Mass Effect Questions

Thinking of getting Mass Effect (ME) on steam but have a few questions just to make sure I will like it. I don't mind very heavy story driven RPG's but honestly I am just in the mood for some arpg type action (like diablo, ect).

1) Is there lots of meaningfull ways to customize your character with skills that have real gameplay changing effects?

2) Is there an item system where you can find special items or different levels of quality?

3) I hear it's very story driven...is it still enjoyable if you play for the level up/looting/character progressing aspect of the game?

4) Is it a good port? Runs well ect?

It's not that I have anything against story heavy RPG's...just not in the mood lately for them. It's either ME or Bioshock for $5 on steam, although I am not interested in Bioshock so much as I am completely burned out on FPS type games. If you have any other ideas let me know...even if it's an indie game or something.

Thanks

Thinking of getting Mass Effect (ME) on steam but have a few questions just to make sure I will like it. I don't mind very heavy story driven RPG's but honestly I am just in the mood for some arpg type action (like diablo, ect).

1) Is there lots of meaningfull ways to customize your character with skills that have real gameplay changing effects?

Other than the different cla$ses, nope.

2) Is there an item system where you can find special items or different levels of quality?

Different levels of quality yes, unique/special items not from what I remember.

3) I hear it's very story driven...is it still enjoyable if you play for the level up/looting/character progressing aspect of the game?

It is kinda but the story will make you forget about it + there will be lots of items and at a certain point after you upgrde your crew with powerful items you will sell all that you have without caring to the nearest shop.

4) Is it a good port? Runs well ect?

Yep no problems here

It's not that I have anything against story heavy RPG's...just not in the mood lately for them. It's either ME or Bioshock for $5 on steam, although I am not interested in Bioshock so much as I am completely burned out on FPS type games. If you have any other ideas let me know...even if it's an indie game or something.

Thanks

dnuggs40

Just a correction...ME is like $29 on steam, and bioshock is $5. I didn't mean to imply ME was $5 only Bioshock.

Also, played TQ, NWN2, Witched, and some others already, but thanks for the suggestions.