So just finished Mass Effect 3, and here is my review for the game:

Mass Effect 2 got a 10-rating from me, I thought it was one of the gold standards for gaming. Never have I seen a game integrate storytelling and gameplay in such a seamless manner. Not only do I consider Mass Effect 2 as the best Role-playing game of all time, or the best game of this generation, but one of the best games of all time! So Mass Effect 3 has BIG shoes to fill in, especially considering its predecessor is considered by many people including me a "Revolution".

While Mass Effect 3 isn't as "Special" or "Good" as Mass Effect 2, it did do what I think very few franchises do, it ended the franchise on such a high note. and people will forever remember the franchise! I consider the conclusion to be the best I have ever seen in any trilogy when it comes to video games! And I think it's going to a long time until it gets dethroned...

For starters, Mass Effect 3 is a much more "Action-oriented" game than any Mass Effect to date. And based on personal preferences, you will either love that or hate it. It plays much more like Gears of War and Uncharted, but still at the same time feels like Mass Effect. Every mission, there is a huge visual spectacle that will blow your mind. The scale of this game is massive. And you can't help but to be in awe from all of the events happening around you. But at the same time, I'll be honest I missed those "personal" moments I had with the characters in Mass Effect 2. The loyalty missions in that game defined Mass Effect 2 for me, and they're just not present here, so you can't help but be a bit dissapointed.

Another thing was the cast this time around was not near as rich as Mass Effect 2. Mass Effect 2 introduces us to: Thane, Miranda, Jacob, Samara, The Illusive Man, Jack, Legion, Grunt, and much more... Mass Effect 3 introduced: James?!? Diana? Not to mention you only have 5 characters in your ship. The drama moments between the characters isn't nearly as close as what Mass Effect 2 achieved. I remember when Miranda and Jack kept on arguing, and I had to choose sides. There's nothing as interesting here in ME3.

But what Mass Effect 3 does have is Incredible set-piece moments that rival Uncharted, and God of War. Again, its a very "different" game than Mass Effect 2, which I also liked. I also don't want a Mass Effect 2 copycat. It's nice to play every iteration, and each entry feels and plays differently. I prefer Mass Effect 2's structure and pacing, but I can also see people saying Mass Effect 3 was their favorite. But based on RPG mechanics, Charactar progression, Story, Interactivity, Choices, Etc... Mass Effect 2 was much superior.

Mass Effect 3 concludes the trilogy in an Incredible fashion that will get people talking for years to come. Everything you have played in the last 2 Mass Effects buiilds for the final moments of Mass Effect 3, and once you get there, you can't help but feel a bit emotional, mind-blown and shocked. Its an ending that isn't predictable, and incredibly satisfying!

But the thing is, its not just about Mass Effect 3. Its about the whole trilogy... Back in 2006?!? Bioware came out and promised us an Epic, Sci-Fi RPG Trilogy this generation, where each entry has a major impact on the ones that follow. No developer ever came out and blatantly promised us a trilogy, and fulfilled that promise... until now. So congratulations to Bioware for making what I think not only one of the best trilogies ever created in video games, but one of the best franchise to ever grace this medium. Mass Effect 2 was the peak of the franchise, but that doesn't necessarily mean Mass Effect 3 wasn't an Amazing game. It may not be that "revolution" but it is an Incredible "Conclusion".

Well Done Bioware.

Score: 9.0