Mass Effect Legendary Edition

Mass Effect Legendary Edition

May 14, 2021

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One person is all that stands between humanity and the greatest threat it’s ever faced. Relive the legend of Commander Shepard in the highly acclaimed Mass Effect trilogy with the Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition. Includes single-player base content and over 40 DLC from Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Mass …

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Adam Beck Hardcore Gamer May 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Mass Effect Legendary Edition brings back one of the best sci-fi trilogies in the best way possible."

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Alessandro Alosi The Games Machine May 2021
87.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

85.0

"Not every wrinkle can be hidden by a skillful make-up, but the in-game feeling is very good, and impersonating Commander Shepard gives the same vibrant feelings of the past. Saving the galaxy from the Reapers has never looked so cool."

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Alessandro Bruni Everyeye.it May 2021
82.0 /100

"Net of some technical roughness, especially visible on old gen, and of the indisputable limitations of the engine used, which are also reflected in the actual extent of the interventions made on Mass Effect 2 and 3, the Legendary Edition …"

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Alyssa Mercante GamesRadar+ May 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

90.0

"Mass Effect Legendary Edition is a fantastic remaster of an already fantastic trilogy that&s;s well worth the money."

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Chandler Wood PlayStation LifeStyle May 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

85.0

"For better or worse, Mass Effect Legendary Edition is effectively the same classic trilogy we played a decade ago, warts and all. BioWare finely balanced updating the games with leaving elements that would recapture that classic nostalgia of first taking …"

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Chris White God is a Geek May 2021
90.0 /100

"Mass Effect Legendary Edition brings all three games together in one awesome package, making some big improvements along the way."

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Cristian M. Villa Areajugones May 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

92.0

"‎Mass Effect: Legendary Edition puts at the reach of every player the possibility to relive one of the most iconic trilogies in the video game industry. The process, however, is much more than just a &s;rescue&s;; The set of technical …"

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Daniel Quesada Hobby Consolas May 2021
89.0 /100

"The update of the game has its pros and cons, but the main improvements are well received. Narrative, setting and dialogs are still awesome, so having all condensed in a single package feels like a real treasure."

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Dan Stapleton IGN May 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

96.0

"Mass Effect 2&s;s Legendary Edition upgrades the graphics to near-modern standards and lets us immerse ourselves in the best game in BioWare&s;s epic RPG trilogy all over again."

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90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

88.0

"BioWare&s;s finest hour, Mass Effect Legendary Edition is a package of passionate remasters and tweaking to create the definitive take on one of the best sci-fi adventures in gaming. I&s;m Commander Shepard, and this is my favourite remaster on the …"

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Eric Hall We Got This Covered May 2021
100.0 /100

"With an absolutely staggering amount of content, Mass Effect: Legendary Edition is the best way to relive one of the best RPG trilogies from the last decade and a half. Bioware has done its due diligence in fixing what didn&s;t …"

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Eric Van Allen Destructoid May 2021
90.0 /100

"If we’re setting off to new horizons and, eventually, a new Mass Effect, then Mass Effect Legendary Edition serves as a solid collection of this trilogy. This is everything these three games were, and still are to many fans, preserved …"

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George Foster RPG Site May 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

94.0

"Even with small issues, I have absolutely no trouble recommending Mass Effect: Legendary Edition to anyone looking for a good RPG, a good story, or just a good shooter. The effort put into the original Mass Effect is commendable, especially …"

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Jody Macgregor PC Gamer May 2021
77.0 /100

Graphics

25.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

25.0

"This three-games-in-one package is convenient, but I can&s;t help thinking these games deserved to be remade separately over several years, ditching stuff that doesn&s;t work like the minigames, reinstating cut content and filling gaps rather than just draping shinier skyboxes …"

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Jonathan Bushle Gameblog May 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

80.0

"Mass Effect Legendary Edition is the the best way to play the Mass Effect trilogy in 2021, but with an expensive launch price, some work on the graphics but none on the animations."

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90.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"Mass Effect Legendary Edition brings the original trilogy into one package, with plenty of updates and improvements for each game, especially the original Mass Effect. It&s;s a great way to experience the story again, or play it for the first …"

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Jordan Ramée GameSpot May 2021
80.0 /100

"Parts of Mass Effect: Legendary Edition show their age, but this remaster is largely an improvement over BioWare&s;s original trilogy."

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Joshua Duckworth Game Rant May 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

85.0

"Overall, Mass Effect: Legendary Edition advertised itself as taking the already-popular trilogy, bringing it to modern consoles, and giving it smart improvements. There&s;s a lot that it does to improve the games without detracting from the core experience, and that …"

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Justin Clark Slant Magazine May 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

81.0

"This set makes the galaxy that you&s;ll gallivant across for 90-plus hours feel so much more immersive, beautiful, and tangible-seeming."

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Ken McKown ZTGD May 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

93.0

"The Mass Effect trilogy is one of the best RPGs in gaming history and now is the best time to jump in for the first, second, or tenth time. It showcases a type of game that we rarely get to …"

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Kimberley Wallace Game Informer May 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

94.0

"Mass Effect Legendary Edition updates the trilogy in smart ways while retaining its essence, giving fans and newcomers alike a fantastic way to experience one of the most memorable series in gaming"

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Kyle Hanson Attack of the Fanboy May 2021
100.0 /100

"Mass Effect Legendary Edition is a fan&s;s dream come true. With all three games and almost all of their DLC included in one upgraded package there simply isn&s;t more to be asked for here other than a full remake."

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Maria Meluso Screen Rant May 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

60.0

"Mass Effect Legendary Edition is still essentially what a remaster ought to be. It remains faithful to the original, emphasizing everything fans loved or loved to poke fun at while making necessary improvements that make gameplay far more enjoyable on …"

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Neil Bolt PlayStation Universe May 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

90.0

"While Mass Effect Legendary Edition isn&s;t a spectacular remastering of a frankly superb trilogy, it does enough right to make it an essential collection. The original Mass Effect benefits most from the overhaul whilst retaining most of its scrappy charm, …"

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Nick Petrasiti TheSixthAxis May 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

91.0

"BioWare has done a fantastic job of bringing the Mass Effect trilogyup to meet the standards of 2021. While it&s;s still a bit rough in some areas, and there&s;s quirks to how they&s;ve retrofitted some elements into the oldest of …"

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P-A Knutsson M3 May 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

100.0

"Collect three of history&s;s most acclaimed space adventures and spruce up gameplay and graphics – can it end in anything but success? Yes and no. Because while The Mass Effect Legendary Edition includes over 100 hours of top-notch story and …"

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Paul Sullivan COGconnected May 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

90.0

"The story of Commander Shepard as told through Mass Effect Legendary Edition is excellent. It was groundbreaking a decade ago, and it’s still a powerful tale open to interpretation. Veterans of the franchise need not hesitate: this is a faithful …"

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Poorna Shankar MMORPG.com May 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

90.0

"I know I’m cherishing every second I’m spending within Legendary Edition. These games are a treasure and deserve to be recognized as such."

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Robert Ramsey Push Square May 2021
90.0 /100

"Mass Effect Legendary Edition is the remastered collection that the trilogy deserves. Playing these games back-to-back showcases the immensely impressive scope of BioWare&s;s series - an ambitious project the likes of which we haven&s;t seen since. In some ways, all …"

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Sean Cahill Gaming Nexus May 2021
88.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

88.0

"Beautiful, engaging and every bit as fun as it was nearly 15 years ago, Mass Effect Legendary Edition lives up to the name. It&s;s a gorgeous, robust title that will make veterans remember how much they enjoyed the series while …"

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Stefano Castagnola IGN Italy May 2021
82.0 /100

Graphics

86.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

78.0

"Net of some flaws to solve, the BioWare remaster can certainly be said to be a success and the Legendary Edition is the best way to get back on the Normandy and enjoy one of the most beautiful sci-ing sagas …"

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Tom Hoggins Telegraph May 2021
100.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

98.0

Story

97.0

"For all of the improvements that are most welcome (and will doubtless help court a new generation of fans) Mass Effect’s brilliance isn’t about technicality. Not really. It is about that total investment in its galaxy and its characters --be …"

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Tony Polanco Tom&s;s Guide May 2021
90.0 /100

"Mass Effect: Legendary Edition updates the classic trilogy to modern standards with vibrant visuals and streamlined controls. The collection provides the perfect way to experience the epic saga."

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Zaher Albalbisi IGN Middle East May 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

85.0

"Mass Effect Legendary Edition is a great experience for every player who hasn&s;t played the classical trilogy before if they can bear with some issues that shows the age of this games, and for returning players there are some beauty …"

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