Mass Effect Legendary Edition Reviews

Mass Effect Legendary Edition is ranked in the 98th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
May 13, 2021

Mass Effect Legendary Edition is a fan's dream come true. With all three games and almost all of their DLC included in one upgraded package there simply isn't more to be asked for here other than a full remake.

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Jun 8, 2021

For all of the improvements that are most welcome (and will doubtless help court a new generation of fans) Mass Effect’s brilliance isn’t about technicality. Not really. It is about that total investment in its galaxy and its characters --be it your most trusted squadmate or the elephantine Elcor shopkeeper you bumped into-- that has fully enveloped me again. That hasn’t aged a jot.

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Jun 2, 2021

With an absolutely staggering amount of content, Mass Effect: Legendary Edition is the best way to relive one of the best RPG trilogies from the last decade and a half. Bioware has done its due diligence in fixing what didn't work and improving what did. The end result is a sleek remaster that retains the soul of the beloved franchise.

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10 / 10.0
May 13, 2021

Mass Effect: Legendary Edition is a phenomenal remaster of the original trilogy, with enough changes to not only feel fresh, but with enough quality-of-life improvements to truly call this the definitive way to play the Mass Effect trilogy.

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Gamefa
Top Critic
10 / 10.0
Jun 9, 2021

Mass Effect 2 Legendary Edition has appeared fantastic in every level, and we're witnessing the remastering of one of the best and most amazing RPG games in history.

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5 / 5.0
Jun 3, 2021

It’s rare that a game from your youth doesn’t just meet your nostalgic expectations, but completely surpasses them.

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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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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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95 / 100
May 13, 2021

The fact of the matter is, there are over 100 hours of game ahead of me across three games and more than 40 pieces of high-quality DLC like Lair of the Shadow Broker, Leviathan, and Overlord now folded directly into the story. So the saying goes, you can’t step into the same river twice, but Mass Effect Legendary Edition is certainly going to make one hell of an attempt at it. Now, if you will excuse me, I’ve got some Keepers to go scan.

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9.5 / 10.0
May 13, 2021

Mass Effect: Legendary Edition stands tall as one of the best remasters that I've ever played. The amount of care and effort that has gone into restoring the original Mass Effect along with the other two games is unmatched. While there are some underlying minor design issues with the original game, Legendary Edition is the best way to experience the Mass Effect trilogy. Period.

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9.5 / 10.0
May 27, 2021

Mass Effect Legendary Edition is one of the finest remasters made to-date. For newcomers and veterans alike, it's the essential version of a must-play trilogy, honouring its strengths while smoothing out most of its faults.

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95 / 100
May 20, 2021

The original Mass Effect trilogy was already a masterpiece thanks to BioWare's fantastic work on storytelling, cinematic events, characters and more. The remastered version delivers the best version possible, with a great technical level and fully updated, featuring one of the best experiences in the history of video games.

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9.5 / 10.0
May 21, 2021

One of the best sci-fi RPG series ever is back in one great package full of content.

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9.5 / 10.0
May 21, 2021

The Mass Effect titles were magnificent back when they originally released, but the Legendary Edition makes them even better and more fitting for modern consoles. There really hasn’t been a better way to experience Bioware’s epic sci-fi trilogy, with the original game’s refinements particularly standing out as being something special. There’s more consistency than before and it makes all of the decisions you make more impactful by the time you reach the third game’s finale. Mass Effect: Legendary Edition is simply an outstanding experience and one that returning gamers are sure to love. Never played the series before? Now is the perfect time to jump in and see why it’s so fondly remembered by gamers worldwide.

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9.5 / 10.0
May 28, 2021

Mass Effect: Legendary Edition is a must-have. It will reignite your love for the franchise if you’re a veteran, or it will turn you into a brand new die-hard fan if you, like myself, are a newcomer.

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9.2 / 10.0
May 13, 2021

‎Mass Effect Legendary Edition is a magnificent compilation. A title that will undoubtedly delight fans of Shepard's epic. Those who grew up and discovered a genre thanks to BioWare's work will be back in their favorite titles like never before. Face washing feels great for each of the three games. Plus, increasing and stability of fps on Xbox Series X gives the title an all-new feel and feel.‎

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9.2 / 10.0
May 13, 2021

‎Mass Effect: Legendary Edition captures all the magic of the original trilogy and elevates it with improvements to all levels: resolution, frames per second, load times, graphic, playable, and visual enhancements.‎

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9.2 / 10.0
May 22, 2021

Mass Effect Legendary Edition offers a substantial upgrade over the original trilogy, even though the gameplay is still a bit outdated to today's standards. The trilogy still has a brilliant story and the deep RPG experience that Bioware became famous for. With around 100 hours of content, ridiculous replay value, and a cast of unforgettable characters Mass Effect Legendary Edition is a must-play for every fan of science-fiction and RPGs.

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91%
May 14, 2021

Mass Effect: Legendary Edition is just about everything I had hoped it would be. It carries the torch from past into future, dutifully imbuing Shepard’s fantastical voyages with a sense of modernity that will help the series continue to attract new fans as we inch boldly closer to whatever comes next. It doesn’t reinvent the wheel because that’s not what it sets out to do, but it does improve the first game to a considerable degree. It takes care to transfer the largely-unchanged sequels into a new decade of gaming.

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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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