Mass Effect Legendary Edition Reviews

Mass Effect Legendary Edition is ranked in the 98th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
7.7 / 10.0
Mar 15, 2023

Mass Effect Legendary Edition is the best way to enjoy an unmissable collection for both fans of the saga and those who have yet to get to know it.

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Jun 8, 2022

And so to the finale. If you're new to the trilogy then just ignore the naysayers and enjoy the ride. Long since Mass Effect 3 sent fans into a rage they've had Game of Thrones and The Rise of Skywalker to focus their ire, but this game's ending deserves no such hostility. The failure of 2017's Mass Effect: Andromeda thwarted Bioware's plans to expand the universe (exploring a different galaxy) but a sequel to the original trilogy was announced in December. In the meantime, this is audacious, epic storytelling filled with wonderful characters and spectacular locations, the likes of which we've not seen since and we're unlikely to see for some time.

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IGN
Dan Stapleton
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Nov 6, 2021

Mass Effect 3: Legendary Edition brings the finale of this epic sci-fi RPG trilogy up to 4K code. The lack of multiplayer is a downer but there's a huge and consequential story here that wraps up numerous plots from the previous games

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Ant Barlow
Top Critic
8 / 10
Nov 3, 2021

Mass Effect Legendary Edition is one of the most complete packages in all of video games. It rarely drops the ball and is absolutely the best way to play this trio of modern classics.

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Ant Barlow
Top Critic
7 / 10
Oct 12, 2021

The curtain call of the original Mass Effect trilogy is unfortunately its weakest entry. However, there's still enough here to warrant guiding your Shepard to finishing what they started.

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Ant Barlow
Top Critic
9 / 10
Oct 4, 2021

As incredible now as it was over a decade ago, this enhanced version of Mass Effect 2 is here to remind everyone just how good this game was, whilst simultaneously providing a whole new audience with the ultimate version of one of gaming's true masterpieces.

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Mahdi Maleki
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Aug 2, 2021

Mass Effect 3 Legendary Edition is a pure gem of the pandemic trend of supplying remasters, which became extremely popular in the eighth generation and seems to continue to gain strength in the ninth generation. After an extended period of decline and disappointing fans with the release of this exceptional series, Bioware finally showed why we once fell in love with it, and in the future, we need quality works to love video games.

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10 / 10.0
Jul 28, 2021

Through the passage of time, archaic systems and sometimes simplistic design, the Mass Effect Legendary Edition passes unscathed and brings back to the modern era everything that makes it special, showing in the best way that it is now one of the classic moments in history of the industry, able to offer us after thirteen years a journey that is completely unique.

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4 / 5.0
Jul 18, 2021

Even with its flaws, the Mass Effect trilogy is still a grand adventure. It features some of the best world-building and character development in gaming culture, and the story is so intriguing that the missteps at the end are easily overshadowed by the previous story beats.

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8 / 10.0
Jul 7, 2021

While it may have benefitted more from a full remake, it definitely gets the job done.

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9 / 10.0
Jul 5, 2021

The entire trilogy sends players throughout this amazing sci-fi universe that feels alive and vibrant everywhere you look. Perhaps these games should have been remastered separately to get the attention they deserve, but having the entire trilogy in a single bundle that's perfectly playable nearly 15 years after the release of the first game is surely convenient.

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8.8 / 10.0
Jul 1, 2021

Beautiful, engaging and every bit as fun as it was nearly 15 years ago, Mass Effect Legendary Edition lives up to the name. It's a gorgeous, robust title that will make veterans remember how much they enjoyed the series while giving newcomers a memorable ride for the first time. There's no question you should pick this up if you fall into either category because Commander Shepard deserves that much attention.

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Dan Stapleton
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Jun 30, 2021

Mass Effect 2's Legendary Edition upgrades the graphics to near-modern standards and lets us immerse ourselves in the best game in BioWare's epic RPG trilogy all over again.

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8 / 10.0
Jun 29, 2021

Honestly, I’m so appreciative that Bioware re-released this trilogy. It’s a landmark piece of gaming history. It makes me appreciate not just the franchise itself, but the ways the game industry’s grown as well. It’s great thinking about developers and indie titles inspired by Mass Effect. The same goes for the modern AAA games that matured in its wake. It may not be perfect, but neither are any of us. It’s a product of its time trying to make the space better, and it did quite the job.

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9 / 10.0
Jun 28, 2021

This is hands down the best way to experience one of the most iconic RPG series in the industry, one filled with loveable characters and an epic war against an intergalactic threat.

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Az Elias
Top Critic
7 / 10
Jun 28, 2021

The Mass Effect trilogy is a personal all-time favourite of this here reviewer, and Legendary Edition comes highly recommended to anyone that enjoys sci-fi narratives, regardless of preferred genres or experience. As games, each has its faults and glitches that can't be glossed over today, but this package as a whole is a gripping adventure that takes players all over the Milky Way galaxy, meeting fascinating characters and alien races, of whom many will stick long in the memory. The lore will always be the absolute reason for anyone to give this a try, and it's highly likely that no matter the issues, the story and crew will be more than enough to keep you going to see this grand adventure right to the end. Unfortunately, one too many complaints are difficult to ignore and hold it back from being the remaster this deserved to be.

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Jun 25, 2021

Other than the noted changes, Mass Effect is exactly how I remember it, great story beats, incredible voice acting, fun and engaging combat scenarios, and characters that you just want to hang out with. The Mass Effect: Legendary Edition is absolutely fantastic and overall an absurd amount of content for one bundle to contain. All three games have aged well, save for a few cringy lines of dialogue and player decisions. For new players, this is the way to experience ME. For old ME Vets, it’s an incredible look back. If there were one thing I would have liked to have seen included in this collection, it would have been some history extras. Behind the scenes, a documentary, VO outtakes, etc… Something, anything, Bioware would have had leftover to give us fans a little treat to celebrate the Mass Effect legacy. The Legendary Edition is worth every penny they ask for and you can’t go wrong with this purchase.

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8 / 10.0
Jun 19, 2021

Despite its flaws, Mass Effect Legendary Edition acts a great excuse for long-time fans to revisit the franchise as well as a solid place for newcomers to dive in.

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Ken McKown
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Jun 17, 2021

The Mass Effect trilogy is one of the best RPGs in gaming history and now is the best time to jump in for the first, second, or tenth time. It showcases a type of game that we rarely get to see. Something that creates a world fun to get lost in. A game that makes talking to NPCs interesting. A world that is a joy to explore. We can only hope the next chapter continues the legacy these games have created, but for now this collection is a must own.

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The Outerhaven Productions
Conner B
Top Critic
Jun 16, 2021

The Mass Effect trilogy contains as whole contains some of the most emotional, chilling, awe inspiring and down right fantastical story telling and gameplay that you will ever see in a video game, if this is a series that you have yet to dip your toes into, the Mass Effect Legendary Edition is a perfect place to start.

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