One of the best of its kind

Great game, can't romance the Mako tho therefore only 9.5/10

I just beat Mass Effect for the third time - I beat it once about 5 months before writing this, and then about 2 and a half weeks before writing it again. I'm pretty much doing two playthroughs of Mass Effect, back to back, even though I already played it once. Sounds like it must be getting boring, right?
Wrong, ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥.
Even on that playthrough I just did, I was still yelling at my moniter. It takes a good game or a ♥♥♥♥♥♥ game to get me yelling at my moniter.

It doesn't exactly stack up against Mass Effect 2 don't you dare play Mass Effect 2 or 3 without playing Mass Effect 1 first, but it's an amazing game nonetheless. You will care a lot about your companions - even more than you'd care about Geralt's love interest(s) in the Witcher series or just in the third installment of the Witcher series if you're a ♥♥♥♥♥. The combat is realistic - at least to the extent of the game's lore - without being slow and boring. Speaking of the game's lore, it's deep as ♥♥♥♥. Enough said.
The Music is also suprisingly good for a Sci-Fi game. If you though you've heard a video game soundtrack, just wait until you here the music in Mass Effect. All three games, really.

There's no feeling more bittersweet than the one you get from seeing the name "Casey Hudson". You'll know what that means when you play this game unless of course you lost your ♥♥♥♥ing mind and aren't about to click that 'buy' button even though you have money on your steam account. In that case, you see a doctor and tell him/her that you need a brain transplant because you've lost the one you were born with.

Basically, that's the question, Commander Shepard, your character is asked early on in the game, asked as in obliged. This is a game developed at the time where BioWare was respecting its fanbase same as CD Projekt of today. That said, you get to play through a well written storyline, faulty combat that has its charm, original soundtrack that whenever you're going to listen to again, you're going to relive the feelings and last but not least, graphics that are today outdated, yet possible to mod with some sweet 4k textures and having a strong art style, it still got the touch.
The whole Mass Effect trilogy is remembered for it's characters, but the first one doesn't only have the memorable squad mates and NPCs, but also an original story, with the least tropes and cliches of the bunch and non-arugable, the most solid regarding plot and pace. In a galaxy where humanity is new and relatively unproven, you, Commander Shepard, get to be the first human Spectre, an agent authorized by the Council to do anything, have to catch a veteran rogue spectre, finding out his motives and putting an end to whatever he is scheming. It's the tale of your rise. A tale where you write history by fighting alongside humans and aliens, getting involved in both trivial and important matters, a tale that grows more grave as it progresses. And like any good BioWare games, you'll have to make hard choices that DO have consequences. There are conversations you can carry on with different characters(especially your crew) that can determine your relationship with them and leave a mark on them throughout the trilogy.
Regarding customization, you can change gender, facial traits(including scars), name, classes and background profile. The first and last two can change certain options in the story line. As you progress in the game, you'll gain either paragon, renegade or both kind of points, having more into one will make certain dialogue lines available to you and some gameplay bonuses. Also, the extreme of your morality will change the environment, soundtrack and a background picture at the end of the game.
Soundtrack is how it should be, giving the right vibes of what should any intro into a Sci-Fi should: the feeling you're stepping into mysterious grounds while wondering if the advancements you have will be enough. Certain key moments are enhanced by the soundtrack, decisions sound more dire, discoveries more interesting and the ending a hell lot more epic.
The gameplay is original as well; your weapons don't use ammo, but they can overheat. However, with the right weapons and the right weapon modding, shooting infinitely is almost reachable, but unnecessary, since most enemies die from the high level weapons. You can loot guns and equipment from corpses or crates, loot that can be used by you or your squadmaters, if the specifics are met.
There are unknown planets with different Eco systems and points of attractions for you to explore, with everyone's favorite vehicle, the Mako, which rides mountains just like horses in Skyrim(but with better logic) and bounces good enough to dance on "Moves like Jagger".
One more big fuss about this game is the romance options. You can end up into a relationship with a crew-mate. There are two options for each gender, the human of the opposite gender that is in the squad from the prologue or the hot blue alien which is a she no matter what.
For most good old games I feel the need to ask potential players to give it 3-6 hours or more for the game to get to them, but Mass Effect is engrossing since the beginning and it's new game plus material, not just for gameplay and achievements but for making different choices in the storyline you're going to remember for a long time.
Mass Effect is the starting point for a beloved trilogy, but also the kind of game that stands well on its own. It's not just nostalgia that makes some fans call it the best of the series. Even by today's standards, it's still unique and an example of how new Sci-Fi's should be made. The campaign can take between 15 to 60 hours, depending on how you play it, but even 15 is enough to satisfy(although you might find yourself spending more time than you'd decide). It runs with no problems with newer systems and the price is low regarding what is has to offer. In other words, it is a MUST BUY!
I'm a Mass Effect fan and this is my favorite game in the Galaxy!

Pros:
Great story
Good gameplay
Liara <3
Elevators

Cons:
BUY THE GAME ALREADY!!!!

When can you do a gun? This game is to be very difficulty! So my reading did a Fox news! There is Mass Effect and be NUDITY?! Inopropriation!!! I have to become myself an mad, so to this me is a 4/6/10. Much thanks to be your welcome, sorry to be for my difficulty Britanese.

I think this game is good, however it is not as good as kotor the characters lack development and depth

I cannot recommend this game enough.
The story, the characters, and the lore.

★★★★★

Its fun but the gamplay kinda sucks and this game is no way worth 20 dollars also there is this weried grain on the game

If you're new to the Mass Effect saga, you're probably here looking for alien sex, OR because of its reputation. Guess what, you get an amazing game AND the alien sex, what more could you ask for?