[STEAM] I was a fool to ignore Mass Effect for 17 years

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Science fiction universes are many, but boy, does Mass Effect's one stand out. Image via BioWare/EA Everything in this game seems to have been meticulously crafted with the utmost care, while even the most rudimentary prop in the environment carries artistic merit. The voice acting, writing, story—everything is beyond fantastic. It has gripped me with a force greater than I had thought possible, finally scratching that RPG itch I have long carried with me (i.e., ever since Baldur's Gate 3 came out).

And it's only the first game. There are three of these things, coupled with dozens of DLC that come pre-installed with the Legendary Edition, and I've only begun to scratch the surface of this stellar (pun intended) experience that stretches out across the cosmos, or at least our rather big milky chunk of it.

It's a refreshing moment in my gaming career, so refreshing that I had to tell you all about it. So far, I've yet to find a single flaw in the game's design, which was likely refined a bit over the original 2008 release. In particular, I am quite taken aback by the fluidity of the combat, the smooth movement, and how satisfying fights actually are.

RPGs are keen on telling you a story, but often sacrifice mechanical depth for the sake of a good narrative.

Mass Effect delivers on both and does it more than well, and is sure to keep me up for countless nights until I, too, can join the conversation about how great BioWare used to be.

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