Game: Mass Effect 1
Genre: RPG/FPS
Developer: Bioware/EA
System: Steam (PC)
Total Score: 93/100
Value Score: 9.3/10
• Story: 10/10
• Characters: 9/10
• GamePlay: 9/10
• Graphics: 8/10
• Sound: 10/10
• Music: 8/10
• Length: 9/10
• Replay Value: 10/10
• Player Value: 10/10
Pros
+Great Dynamic story that keeps changing depending on what role, what decisions and actions you make in the game.
+Multiple Scenarios, Paths and Endings which leads to multiple playthroughs and thus replay value
+Class based gameplay system which allows you to have a different experience each time you play as a different class.
+Character customization lets you create your own character in their own appearance, etc
+A great mixture of RPG and FPS elements packaged into one game
+Fantastic voice acting and a lot of voice over scenes
+A great morality system that also plays in what bonuses you would get (i.e. discounts, certain decision options)
+Leveling system has quite a depth that ranges from learning unique class abilities to weapon mastery
+Save files are interchangeable between Steam and Origin.
Cons
-Some minor glitches could occur such as falling into the floor or certain scenes not being playable from time to time but nothing game breaking and does not happen often or repeatedly
-Some of the visual designs look a bit outdated and last gen style (PS2/GCN/Xbox era)
-Some of the side missions lead you to similar to same looking areas and structures
-Some of the planets are so barren and empty with nothing but fetch quests or extra grinding for weapons and
money.
-Pinnacle Station DLC is not available for standalone purchases of Mass Effect 1. Only available for Trilogy purchasers.
-Bring Down the Sky DLC has to be downloaded separately and installed unlike the description in the store page where it says its available already.