This is Awesome!

Mass Effect was always one of the most anticipated titles, for me, for the xbox 360. However since its release had come and gone, I had mostly forgetten about it, putting it off as one of those games I might get...someday. Well, that someday turned out to be yesterday.

My little brother had stumbled upon some money and wanted to use it to buy a new game specifically one for the 360. He was considering a few games, but I (not so subtley) suggested Mass Effect. When I told him it was made by Bioware, he remembered how much fun he had with Deus Ex and after watching some videos online he was sold. He bought the game that evening and of course it is at my house, because I'm the one who owns the 360.

Anyway, I watch him start his game and I was totally blown away. The game totally draws you in from the moment you start. With great visuals, music and soud effects, the game is great. The real sellers though a the combat and the conversations. I've never had a game make me feel like I was actually talking and interacting with the characters the way Mass Effect does. The use of facial expressions and body language, combined with the best voice acting I've ever heard. Of course that is impressive, but it is just one part. The combat basically takes elements from tactical shooters and combines it perfectly into an RPG world to create an experience different than anything out there. Put is all together in a well developed Sci-Fi world, and you've got a great game.

I haven't seen/played enough to notice any major faults but I'm more than optimistic. The only minor problem I've seen so far is the equipment screen being a little confusing. Still, the little time I've spent with the game is enough for me to know that this is a game that is worth anyone's attention. This is the truest example of a next gen game, with the graphics and sound, but also the story and gameplay. If you haven't seen Mass Effect, you owe it to youself to check it out.