Complex, deep, and innovative, Mass Effect takes PC gaming to a whole new level with its virtually limitless gameplay.
The story is phenomenal. Words can't really describe it, but I can tell you that it is really deep. That are many facets that make up the story that in the end, unless you read the majority of the additional information that the game gives to you in order to submerge yourself in the Mass Effect universe, the majority of the events won't be as meaningful as they could. What starts out as a simple problem quickly evolves to a gargantuan complication.
I absolutely love the gameplay. For the very first time, I have found a game that blends three elements that I love into one neat package: science-fiction, first-person shooters, and role-playing. Right there, I was already hooked. It's just your ordinary sword-wielding medieval-era RPG anymore (sorry Oblivion), and that is exactly what made this game so much more fulfilling. The gameplay itself is fluid, intense, and highly enjoyable. Veterans of the Knights of the Old Republic series might see a little bit of similarity here and there.
Graphics, oh man. They were absolutely stunning. The cinematic cutscenes were my favorite, especially at the end. All of them are breath-taking and well thought out. At times, I almost felt like I was watching a film. But don't let this fool you: the system reqs aren't too taxing, but the faster the computer, the better the overall game will be (naturally).
Mass Effect is definitely something to check out. Anyone that has an inkling of interest in any type of role-playing game should definitely rush off to his local game store to pick up this phenomenal package.