Mass Effect

Publisher: EA Games

Developer: BioWare Corporation

Category: Role-Playing

Release Dates

N Amer - 05/28/2008

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GameZone's Review

9.5
GZ Rating

Gameplay	9.5
Graphics	9
Sound	9.5
Difficulty	Medium
Concept	9.5
Overall	9.5

Reviewer: Steven Hopper

Review Date: 07/09/2008

BioWare’s fantastic sci-fi RPG hits the PC with a solid port.

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9.1

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GameZone speaks with Demiurge’s Al Reed about the PC version of Mass Effect
“We have a very talented team here, who have worked hard to make the PC version of the game as good as it can be.”

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Description

Mass Effect invites players to take the role of Commander Shepard as they set out on an adventure to save the galaxy from imminent destruction. Wrought with treachery, heroism, difficult decisions and a universe filled with unique and colorful species, Mass Effect delivers a truly compelling storyline.

Features

Free Downloadable Content – The “Bring Down the Sky” downloadable content will be 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.
Higher resolution 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.
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.
Fully Optimized controls designed specifically for the PC.
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
Faster Loading Times – Mass Effect for the PC will have optimized and quicker loading times
Widescreen Monitor Support

Hardware Requirements

Internet Connection - Required
OS - Windows XP/Vista (FAT 16/32 File Systems not supported for Digital Download)
Processor – Single Core: 2.4 GHz or faster / Multiple Cores: 2.0 GHz or faster
Memory – XP: 1.0 GB RAM / Vista: 2.0 GB RAM
Hard Drive – 15 GB (30 GB for Digital Download)
DVD Drive – 1 SPEED (Not required for Digital Download)
Video Card – 256 MB with Pixel Shader 3.0 support*
Sound Card - DirectX 9.0c compatible
DirectX - Version 9.0c October 2006 (included on disc)
Input - Keyboard, Mouse
*Supported chipsets: NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GT or greater; ATI Radeon X1300 XT or greater. Laptop versions of these chipsets may work but are not supported. Updates to your video and sound card drivers may be required.