Back in November of last year I experienced Mass Effect 1 for the first time after purchasing the Mass Effect Legendary Edition, a collection of all three Mass Effect games in the trilogy as well as most DLC and updated graphics and systems. I was immersed in Shepard’s story, the alien cultures, and the military…
Category: Mass Effect
Gaming Highlights of 2022
I am never lacking for new games to play, whether they be actual new releases or just games I haven’t gotten around to trying yet. My Steam library is filled with titles I’ve purchased and plan on playing at some abstract point of time in the future. Occasionally I will play those games, or there’ll…
Mass Effect’s Infamous Mako
The Mako is the vehicle used for exploration in Mass Effect 1. When finding a planet suitable for a landing party, a Mako was always used for traversing difficult terrain, covering lots of ground, and/or a great solution when Shepard is under attack by Geth troops. This thing is a tank, and has shields and…
Mass Effect 1: The Start of Something Beautiful
I completed Mass Effect 1 a couple weeks ago, and fell in love. With Shepard, the SSV Normandy SR-1, and the elite group of alien weirdos (cough, cough, Garrus.) Prior to completing this game, I had never experienced something quite like it. It’s a third-person shooter, yes, but also an RPG and dialogue with choices…