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Xbox 360 | RPG | Mass Effect

Boxart for Mass Effect
Mass Effect 134 screen shots
  • GRAPHICS: 4.25
  • SOUND: 4.00
  • CONTROL: 3.75
  • FUN FACTOR 4.75
  • AVG USER SCORE 4.8
  • AVG CRITIC SCORE 4.8
Winner of the GamePro Editor's Choice Award

Mass Effect Description

Mass Effect is the new Sci-Fi title from BioWare, the award winning developer behind Knights of The Old Republic and Jade Empire. You take on the role of Commander Shepard, a newly recruited Spectre agent. As you explore the vast reaches of space in your ship, the SSV Normandy, you're top priority is to stop Saren, a rogue Spectre who is bent on the complete destruction of humankind.

Mature Titles rated "Mature (M)" have content suitable for persons ages 17 and older. These products may include more intense violence or language than products in the Teen category. In addition, these titles may also include mature sexual themes.

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News: Mass Effect 2 coming to Xbox 360, PCs (and more?)

Former Xbox 360 exclusive Mass Effect 2 is now "mostly exclusive" as a PC version (and possibly more) have been confirmed by BioWare.

Video: Video Reviews: Mass Effect: Video Review

Is Mass Effect the best XBOX 360 game out there? Find out in this very special GamePro Video Review hosted by Tae Kim and Andy Burt.

Screen Update: Mass Effect

If you're still unsure about getting Mass Effect, then check out these beautiful screens to help you decide.

Video: Trailers: Mass Effect Gameplay Footage

Unravel the mystery hidden within this hit title.

Review: Mass Effect: The Best RPG of 2007

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Review

Review: Mass Effect: The Best RPG of 2007

Strap yourselves in and break out the Tang: GamePro is blasting off to explore the magical world of Mass Effect!

Previews

Screen Update: Mass Effect

If you're still unsure about getting Mass Effect, then check out these beautiful screens to help you decide.

Preview: The Last Preview: Mass Effect

On November 20th, you'll be giving Halo 3 a rest. Here's why you need Mass Effect.

Preview: Mass Effect

Alien intrigue and warfare, sure, but Mass Effect also has some juicy romance.

Screen Update: Mass Effect

Check out some of the different species of aliens that you'll encounter in the vast world of Mass Effect!

Screen Update: Mass Effect

The varied alien races in Mass Effect are just as pleasing to look at as they are very unusual. Check them out!

Screen Update: Mass Effect

Check these three new shots of Nihlus Kryik

Preview: Mass Effect

When the Halo 3 high wears off, it'll be all about Mass Effect. Check out a juicy Q&A; straight from BioWare!

Preview: Mass Effect

BioWare plans on taking gamers on an epic RPG adventure to a brand new sci-fi universe in a far off time.

Preview: E3: Mass Effect Impresses in Closed-Door Demo

Blurring the line between video game and movie, Mass Effect impresses in a never-before-seen mission at E3 2007.

Screen Update: Mass Effect

Some spectacular new screens from the upcoming RPG.

Screen Update: Mass Effect

A mass of new screens!

Preview: Mass Effect: Krogan Race Update

Detailed info appears about the Krogans, the newest mysterious race in the Mass Effect universe...

Screen Update: Mass Effect

The Krogan are coming!

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Feel the effect of Mass Effect.

Screen Update: Mass Effect

Check out the latest screens for Mass Effect!

Screen Update: Mass Effect

May the New Year come swiftly.

News

News: Mass Effect 2 coming to Xbox 360, PCs (and more?)

Former Xbox 360 exclusive Mass Effect 2 is now "mostly exclusive" as a PC version (and possibly more) have been confirmed by BioWare.

News: Singapore bans Mass Effect for lesbian sex scene - UPDATE

Singapore banned the release of Mass Effect on Xbox 360 because it contains "lesbian intimacy" between a woman and female alien, state officials said on Thursday.

News: Mass Effect levels up, sent to manufacturing

Microsoft announced on Monday that the highly anticipated Mass Effect has been sent to manufacturing for release on Xbox 360 next month.

News: Analyst: EA's BioWare/Pandemic buy could pay off big

For better or worse, everyone seems to have an opinion about EA's recent $860 million move to purchase development houses BioWare and Pandemic.

News: EA buys BioWare, Pandemic Studios for $860 million

EA gets bigger, acquires BioWare and Pandemic.

News: Mass Effect launching Nov. 20 for Xbox 360

Microsoft announced on Thursday jointly with game developer BioWare that the highly anticipated RPG Mass Effect will exclusively launch on November 20 for Xbox 360.

News: UPDATE: Mass Effect sees mass delay?

The BioWare epic in the making has seen an unfortunate delay in its release schedule after being confirmed as of now with a September release date.

News: Massive Mass Effect fits on one disc, says BioWare

BioWare proudly proclaims that its upcoming Xbox 360 game Mass Effect will, in fact, fit on one disc. But just barely.

News: Bioware Announces Futuristic Action-RPG Mass Effect

Following Jade Empire, the famed RPG developer moves to a futuristic theme on the 360.

Features

Feature: 10 Jaw-Dropping Moments in Mass Effect

There are plenty of moments in Mass Effect that will leave a lasting impression but we've chosen to highlight ten that will leave your jaw hanging wide open!

Videos

Video Reviews: Mass Effect: Video Review

Is Mass Effect the best XBOX 360 game out there? Find out in this very special GamePro Video Review hosted by Tae Kim and Andy Burt.

Trailers: Mass Effect Gameplay Footage

Unravel the mystery hidden within this hit title.

Trailers: Mass Effect: Distress Call

A call for help reaches out to you from across space. Do you answer the call? Or, do you hang out with your alien buddies for drinks and karaoke? The choice is yours.

Trailers: Mass Effect: Combat Vanguard Class

Watch as the Vanguard Class takes down enemies with more powerful weapons in Mass Effect.

Trailers: Mass Effect: Combat Adept Class

The Adept Class uses an array of weapons to take down their enemies in Mass Effect.

Trailers: Mass Effect: Combat Scenario Trailer

This soldier could blow your head clean off!

Trailers: Mass Effect: New Characters Part 2

Meet the exotic array of aliens in this upcoming Sci-Fi game exclusive to the XBOX360.

Trailers: Mass Effect: New Character Trailer

Meet the exotic array of aliens in this upcoming Sci-Fi game exclusive to the XBOX360.

Trailers: Mass Effect

Meet the main characters of this epic game.

Trailers: New Mass Effect Trailer!

New Mass Effect trailer! Composed entirely of Grade-A game footage. No filler.

Trailers: Mass Effect Story Trailer!

How big is it..? Massive Effects in a MUST SEE trailer.

Trailers: Awesome New Mass Effect Trailer

This video is hot! Mass Effect puts the players in control of the game in a way never before seen on a scale as big as space itself. Oh, it's going to be marvelous!