Is Mass Effect worth getting?

In my opinion Mass Effect is a brilliant game

Pros:

excellent story

well constructed choices system

great controls

beautiful graphics

the biotic powers fit in well with the combat

cons:

the mako isn't all that great

most of the extra planets, not part of the story are very similar

the menu system isn't great

hope this helps

How much are you like your friends? Because if you hang around them a lot and they end up influencing you, you could very well end up hating this game.

Now, I have had some very stupid friends tell me not to buy games, but since I know their tastes and preferences are complete crap, I don't even take in their opinions. But me and this one other friend have liked Knights of the Old Republic and Bioware in general since about 2003, so not getting Mass Effect wasn't a question. Both got it on the first day it came out :P

The only people I can imagine genuinely not liking Mass Effect are those who prefer JRPGs or even Bethesda RPGs, or people who don't like to sit through Mass Effect's talking bits. But if you're a fan of sci fi, have enjoyed Bioware games in the past, or if you're just looking for a pretty good action-RPG, it's a damn fine game.

Agree with above ^^^ Dont get it if you just want a shooter (third person, too). It is a fantastic RPG so if you enjoy a great plot with a whole lot of decisions to make that affect everything, then grab it - its a steal to buy now.

some people love it, and some people dislike it. I didn't enjoy it that much, but others claim that it's their favorite game. You'll have to try it for yourself...

How much are you like your friends? Because if you hang around them a lot and they end up influencing you, you could very well end up hating this game.

Now, I have had some very stupid friends tell me not to buy games, but since I know their tastes and preferences are complete crap, I don't even take in their opinions. But me and this one other friend have liked Knights of the Old Republic and Bioware in general since about 2003, so not getting Mass Effect wasn't a question. Both got it on the first day it came out :P

The only people I can imagine genuinely not liking Mass Effect are those who prefer JRPGs or even Bethesda RPGs, or people who don't like to sit through Mass Effect's talking bits. But if you're a fan of sci fi, have enjoyed Bioware games in the past, or if you're just looking for a pretty good action-RPG, it's a damn fine game.

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Ive read reviews and lots people say the game is great but my 2 friends said it was horrible and warned me not to buy it. So im basically wondering should i do what my friend says and not pick it up or shuld i get it. Can youplease say the Pros and Cons off it?FunnyBunny423

I can sum this up easily:

• Do you like shooters predominantly? If so, do not buy Mass Effect. It's not a shooter
• Do you like RPG's? If yes, there is no question that you should buy this game.

rent it first and see if you like it

Only get this if you really, really like good games.

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Cons:

Technical Problems are quite hapharzard, gameplay is quite fun but not as stratgized as I expected, Mako (what you drive on planets) is annoying to control

Pros:

One of the best sci-fi stories to be created, period (deserves a movie),The most engaging dialouge I've played since KOTOR 2 (this is probably fact but haven't played many RPG's between the two), the exploration of so many different planets is awesome but can get a bit bland after seeing all of them, the "wheel" (how you access your powers and abilities) is awesome, characters you care about, the option of blue alien sex :P, and it's just an all-around amazing RPG.

Ive read reviews and lots people say the game is great but my 2 friends said it was horrible and warned me not to buy it. So im basically wondering should i do what my friend says and not pick it up or shuld i get it. Can youplease say the Pros and Cons off it?FunnyBunny423

Guess what? People have different opinions than others. There are always going to people that like and dislike a game. Why not try renting it and see if you like it enough to buy?

Ive read reviews and lots people say the game is great but my 2 friends said it was horrible and warned me not to buy it. So im basically wondering should i do what my friend says and not pick it up or shuld i get it. Can youplease say the Pros and Cons off it?FunnyBunny423

Don't listen to your friend. He or she probably did not take the time to actually get into the game and learn all the controls and get into the story. He sounds like a real tool. but anyway Mass Effect is one of the best game on the 360. So just buy it.

Is one of the best games available on the console worth getting??? Of course it is, come on man!!!

Thank you guys for all the posts and your views on the game, ive looked at some more gameplay and read all the posts so i am definetly gonna pick it up.FunnyBunny423

At the price it is set at now. It really is a good deal. I would advise trying it if you never played any Role Playing elements in games. Cause for new comers it could get a little frantic. But it gets my vote.

Thank you guys for all the posts and your views on the game, ive looked at some more gameplay and read all the posts so i am definetly gonna pick it up.FunnyBunny423

Just be patient if you do get it, the first few hours can be pretty slow. But once you get the choice of what planets to explore and have a large crew of teammates to use, it really sucks you in. And the last few hours are the most epic and cinematic of any game I've played. Not hyperbole, it's really that good.

ITS BORINGGGGGGGG, PEOPLE LOVE TO HYPE UP MEDIOCRE GAMES