Save the Universe in Style

One of Microsoft’s latest games is Mass Effect. It is a science fiction role-playing game that is developing a huge following. Like most good RPG’S, Mass Effect gives you a lot of tools to create a unique player character. Character customization continues after the game begins since you can customize the looks of your vehicles, armor and appearance. Mass Effect allows you to play six character classes and your initial choice determines your character’s later options. Mass Effect’s character classes include biotics specialist, soldier or tech specialist. Each class gives you unique abilities that make Mass Effect one of the few science fiction RPGs that can be replayed several times. It is also one of the few games that frequently requires you to make moral choices. You get to see the effects of your choices as your progress through Mass Effect’s storyline.

In Mass Effect, you take the role of Commander Shepherd of the SS Normandy who is the leader of a commando squad. Your team has been assigned to stop an ancient machine race from destroying the entire universe. Microsoft made the Mass Effect universe ripe for exploration. Besides the main storyline, many subplots allow you to interact with many unique characters in the Mass Effect Universe. Microsoft also secured top voice talent to add further richness to the game. Each character within Mass Effect is so detailed that their facial nuances echo their dialogue tone.

Mass Effect features real-time combat. You can still configure the game to pause at the end of a round so you can issue new orders to your squad. As your character gains experience new weapon choices open up. For example, you get different types of rifle rounds that are more effective against certain opponents. Your character class places a huge role in how you can ultimately win battles, and if you are skilled enough, how you will save the universe.

Mass Effect is available for both the Xbox 360 and the PC. It costs $59.99. It is an incredibly addictive game and you have hours of fun just exploring its depth. Mass Effect is the first in a game trilogy.

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