Being the epic finale to conclude Commander Shepard's story, the expectations from fans and critics are extremely high. Can Bioware (Developer) deliver? I'm happy to say that Mass Effect 3 not only surpasses both of its predecessors, it's one of the best games of this year, hands down.
The superbly crafted story keeps you on your toes from start to finish. The characters that you meet throughout the game are very well fleshed out. Each teammate or enemy has their own backstory, to uncover it, just engage in a dialogue. Lengthy conversations don't even feel cumbersome as the voice acting is top-notch and full of emotion despite the noticeable weird lip-sync. Though, the lip-sync has seen some improvement and character models move more organically than their robot-like nature in previous Mass Effect games. Danger lurks in all corners of the galaxy as the Reapers descend and wage war with every known species since their massive build-up in previous games. The story will tug at your heartstrings from time to time as anyone can die in this final chapter. One of the pivotal moments is the romantic scene where you truly start to feel attached to your love interest that you'll try your best to save the galaxy from total annihilation and come back safe in the final few hours, it's not just for the trophy this time. All of this culminates in a beautifully woven narrative that's one of the best of this year.
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| The fate of the galaxy is in your hands |
As an RPG, Mass Effect 3 isn't as complicated as Mass Effect and isn't as barren as Mass Effect 2 in terms of the RPG elements. It has just the right amount of customisation that it welcomes new players and still keeps veteran of RPG satisfied. Combat has seen a vast improvement as Commander Shepard is more nimble than he has ever been as new mechanics are introduced such as combat rolls, the satisfying heavy melee and the improved cover system. Alternating shooting dudes in the head and pulling off an omni-blade kill is as satisfying and addicting as ever. Enemies are varied and gradually increase in difficulty as the game progresses. So, that omni-blade might not be used as frequently in the later parts of the game.
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| Shepard using the omni-blade to dispatch his foe |
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| Shepard doing battle with a Reaper |
Just when you thought it was over, Mass Effect 3 is the first in the series to introduce a multiplayer mode that's surprisingly addicting . The multiplayer is fully co-op so there won't be 13-year-olds screaming at you at the other and of the globe. After months of the completion of the story mode, I still find myself coming back to bask in the rich multiplayer.
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| Work together to defend the galaxy! |
I've said it once and I'll say it again, Mass Effect 3 is one of the year's best. The gameplay is fun, the story is masterfully presented and the ending is perfect. It's surely a prime candidate for the prestigious Game Of The Year award. Rating: 10/10
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| Commander Shepard and his squad |
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