Mass Effect

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Also known as: Mass Effect: Chapter 1

Mass Effect (PC)

Release Region: United States
Release Date: May 27, 2008
Publisher: Electronic Arts

M for Mature Blood, Language, Partial Nudity, Sexual Themes, Violence

Mass Effect (PC)

Release Region: United Kingdom
Release Date: June 6, 2008
Publisher: Electronic Arts

Mass Effect Trilogy (PC)

Release Region: United States
Release Date: May 27, 2008
Publisher: Electronic Arts

M for Mature

Expansion packs related to this game:
Mass Effect: Bring Down The Sky (PC)

Also available on: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

• Player controls the ultimate fate of the galaxy: The player’s decisions and actions serve to shape the destiny of all life in the galaxy, while raising humanity to the pinnacle of galactic civilization via noble means or via tyranny
• Mass Effect employs a real-time, squad based, tactical combat system
• In addition to the main story arc of the game, players are able to visit a large number of uncharted, unexplored planets which are not directly tied to the main story
• Players are able to choose from a variety of character appearances at the start of the game, and throughout the game can increase various statistics which will have an impact on their performance during gameplay. Equipment, weapons and armor that are acquired during the course of the story change the appearance of the characters
• Optimized controls designed specifically for the PC
• Higher resolution PC visuals -- The world, characters and creatures of Mass Effect are more stunning than ever before. PC Gamers will be in awe of the incredible vistas, cities and landscapes found in the Mass Effect Universe.
• Free Downloadable Content -- The "Bring Down the Sky" downloadable content is free for PC gamers to download. It includes 90 minutes of new gameplay, an original soundtrack, and a new uncharted world that introduces the deadly Batarian alien race.
• Tactical HUD -- A new Tactical Heads-Up Display (HUD) allows players to access the Individual Squad Command, Biotics powers and Abilities and Weapons command interfaces all in one screen.
• Individual Squad Control -- PC gamers will be able to control each of their squad mates via a simple to use interface.
• Re-designed Mako controls -- Players can explore alien planets and engage in vehicular combat with an intuitive and fully camera independent control system for the Mako, their all-terrain vehicle.
• Enhanced Inventory System - Makes it easier for players to equip and modify their weapons and armor.
• New Decryption mini-game -- Fully redesigned, the team created a mini-game that reflects the shape and methodology of the Omni Decryption Tool used in the game.
• New Save Features – Players can Auto Save with the touch of a key and Mass Effect for the PC also features an expanded number of Save slots.