Game Informer Review: Mass Effect

From Game Informer Review "Mass Effect is one of videogames greatest treasures. It's an adventure that is so captivating that you'll be counting the days for the sequel. It takes interactive storytelling to new heights, and brings the player closer to content than ever before. It's easily one of the year's best titles, and one of the most impressive games to date."

[PS360PCROCKS]

HELL yeah!! Great review and I guess the little bit about the combat is kind of a bummer that it seems to be easy than super hard, but eh oh well they say it's fun which is what matters. What an amazing few months though from Bioshock, Halo 3 and now Mass Effect, plus PGR4 is scoring well, COD4 is going to be unbelievable, Rock band, GH3, AC...this christmas for the 360 is going to be an insane one. Oh yeah lemme know if you guys want any other reviews scanned from Game informer from this month for any system... \

edit:: who the HELL keeps disagreeing with me!? What in gods name in my comment has anything you could possibly disagree with!?

edit edit:: I posted a story with all of the previews and Reviews and it was approved and than failed, maybe it's against rules or illegal? lol I dunna...anyways anyone looking for the reviews or previews that I posted below, here is the link to my story, it might not be posted but it sure as hell isn't deleted.

http://n4g.com/NewsPending-...

[nirwanda]

thanks for the mass effect scan what other reviews are in the issue

[PS360PCROCKS]

Reviews:
ace combat 6
halo 3
Blazing Angels 2
company of heroes
dirt ps3
nba 08
nba 2k8
nba live 08
orange box
pgr4
two worlds

Previews:
condemned 2
god of war chains of olympus (psp)
battlefield: bad company
rock band
uncharted: drakes fortune
kane and lynch
resident evil : umbrella chronicles (wii)
endwar
alone in the dark
lost odyssey

and than their is a 3-4 page article on Assassin's Creed as well...

[xplosneer]

Blazing angels 2 and Ace Combat 6 please :)

[Evil0Angel]

BIOSHOCK
HALO3
MOTORSTORM
HS
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PGR4
HL2
GT5P
ASSISIAN CREED
COD4
PE2008
MASS EFFECT
EYE OF G
HAZE
ACE COBAT 6

i will be very very poor

[techie]

PS360ROCKS you're such an xbot! lol

[PS360PCROCKS]

Thanks Deep you pos3 fanbot! lol I added you by the way to PSN

edit: yeah that makes sense playstation. thanks, it's ridiculous to be honest.

edit:: lmao Deep you got 8 disagrees on our inside joke, lol now that's funny, they all love me :P

[PlayStation360]

"who the HELL keeps disagreeing with me!? What in gods name in my comment has anything you could possibly disagree with!?"
I believe it's because you said... "this christmas FOR THE 360 is going to be an insane one.". Sony Boys didn't like that. I found out first hand, if you show ANY favor to one system, even if you love both systems, you get a disagree. :P Btw: I'm not one of the dudes who disagreed with you.

@Evil_Angel
"this is my holiday line up... i will be very very poor"
Amen to that bro. Many benefits to owning both systems, but one major flaw, it can empty your wallet fast.

@sak500 1.8: now be fair bro. Boxers do the same thing. However, I'm not positive, but I believe this site has more PS fans than 360 fans. So Boxers tend to get more disagrees than Players. But both of my bros from the 360 and PS3 camps do the exact same things to each other. BTW, I'm not into the whole name calling terms ya'll call each other. But I thought Boxers were lemmings and Players were Droids. Ah well, I don't wanna get in the middle of that. :P

P.S. Your avatar sak500... FRIGGIN' HOTTIE!

[sak500]

disagrees are by sonyturds who are once again jealous of another steller release on 360. While they wait and get late coming into the next gen gaming. Poor lemmings believe the hype.

[MK_Red]

Thanks PS360ROCKS. Awesome post.
"An expansive quest that toys with your emotions" Can't wait.

BTW, could you please post the Ace Combat 6 review. Thanks.

[Gamespot-equals-EGM]

I'm sorry but this review sounds like hype to the extreme. Who the hell wants to play a damn geek soap opera set in space anyways? And I heard in this game you fall in love with another guy...give me a f-ing break.

The only people who are going to buy this are uber-Xbox 360 geeks (the ones who get hard-ons just thinking about achievements). The Xbox 360 doing its thing, only catering to hardcore gamers. When will MS get a clue? You can't expand your userbase that way.

Bioshock and Mass Effect....who outside of the Xbox 360 geek (and occasional PC geek) cares about these games? I doubt the mass market does. And if Halo 3 didn't have such a big marketing push, it would fall in the same category.

[secret]

Would you expect Petunia and Vernon Dursley to proclaim that their son Dudley is great, or do you think that they would proclaim that the outsider Harry Potter is better? You'd normally expect some bias from the Dursleys towards their son.

============================= ============================== = IGN, EGM, GAMESPOT, GAMEPRO are all american magazines, and it's quiet possible that they'd have a bias in their opinions towards an "american" console.

That is the reason you don't see the judge panel in the Olympics comprising of all americans judges. That is why the jury for a African American Male on trial must not all be black people. That's a safeguard against bias.
============================= ============================== = ===========
A clue would be the timing of these great reviews inflating game scores on the xbox360. It all began when the PS3 came to throw down the gauntlet. If there were confidence that the xbox360 could win on merit, there wouldn't be a need for this much favorism to keep it alive. They're trying to protect the xbox360 because they know it can't win by itself.

These are artificial life support systems for an ill console. They are designed to try to save its life. Nothing more.

Gamepro giving the Wii a better score on the game department compared to the PS3? Gamepro giving Resistance Fall of Man a lower graphics score than Marvel Ultimate Alliance on the xbox360? Gamespot rigging screen comparison tests showing the PS3 version by handicapping it at component output only?

If this continues, some people might have to start viewing this as game score inflation on the xbox360 in the same way we view inflation in currency. Please read below the dotted line.

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But then it might as well lead to game score inflation in xbox360 country. Like monetary inflation where one US dollar can buy perhaps 1000 mexican pesos, we have xbox360 game score inflation where a game rating of 5 on the PS3 would mean a 10 on the xbox360. A rating of 1 on the PS3 can buy up to 1000 xbox360 pesos game scores.
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Turn a blind eye to everything bad. Shine a spotlight on anything good. A building may be all blown to bits, but the door nob still looks shiny. We'll take photographs of the door nob and take pics of the building later.

Anyone who buys an xbox360 is either patriotic or unintelligent. If you didn't buy it because you want to make your country look good, then you must not have a 4.0 grade point average and cannot explain why 2x4 and 4x2 are the same.

I own shares of stock in Microsoft, so I don't mind if you love your console.

I do mind the fact that becuase of you and your HD-DVD stubborness, every movie goer has to sit by the fence until the format war ends, buy both a bluray and hd-dvd player, or be forced to miss out on at least one movie or another. I also don't like the fact that because developers are focusing on the xbox360's limitations and then force feeding whatever's left to the PS3 owners, we'd have to play games without the graphical prowess of say Motorstorm or Ratchet & Clank or Grand Turismo5.

You'd be upset if Microsoft released and HD-DVD xbox360 game console, but then because developers know that more DVD xbox360 owners are out there, they'd develop MASS EFFECT to the DVD potential and then force the HD-DVD version to be identical.

And that's one of the main reasons why Microsoft won't allow the HD-DVD drive to play video games. It would lead to that result.

[techie]

Haha 14 disagrees! You should really change your name to Xbox360rocks, but you're the biggest xbot of them all! hehe

[sak500]

@playstation360: Thnx. Nice sensible comment +bubbs. I believe sony fanbois are called lemmings cuz they blindly follow what their masters tell them to do. I dunno, picked it up from someone using it on n4g. boxers are called xbots.

[poopface1]

I cant speak about this game as Its not out yet but bioshokk is an awsome game and easily one of the best single player FPS ever in my opinion. Im glad that microsoft is big on "hardcore" games like this. Ir rather play bioshok then carnival games or ping pong or some weak minigames. It is pretty obvious that microsoft has a pretty good strategy as 360 software sells the most by far.

[DG]

Thanks for the post. Ignore the xbots and sonybots alike. Keep doing your thing bubbles for you friend.

[TheExecutive]

Impressive review, this game is a must have for all 360 owners. Of course we already knew that now didnt we :)

[snoop_dizzle]

is that not including the side quests? Oh well it sounds like there will be alot of replayability anyways so around 50 hours probably. Anyways i really am excited for this game.

This is the game this year that was 1 on my list.

[reaperxciv]

superb game!

[xplosneer]

Microsoft:hurry up with that 65NM graphics chip and I'm sold! Gosh too many good games coming out this Holiday, I'm broke.

:( Man my computer isn't fast enough to run the COD4 Demo :(

[TheXgamerLive]

It has the chip and runs super cool, only slightly warm after 6 hrs. of game play yesterday, also it's has the newer HD drive and is super quiet, best I've heard yet in any console or computer.

I was very impressed.

EDIT: Crimson Wolf, Sorry your wrong, your hearing how ps3 version looked better 3 months ago as that version was 3 weeks ahead in design of the Xbox 360 version. Nope, the ps3 version wont look as good when release comes. Go with the Xbox 360 version as textures and lighting and obviously online game play will rule all.

[CRIMS0N_W0LF]

If you want COD4 I suggest picking PC or PS3 one.

Why? Free online and better texturing and lighting.

Edit: Oh disagrees. Browse this site and you will see what I am talking about.

Retarded fanboys from both sides are annoying.

[xplosneer]

Yeah Pretty sure that was an upgrade to the CPU chip only, not the GPU. And also they are not all in the premiums yet. So I'll give it a month.

[wageslave]

You dont have to wait for a die-size change. The Xbox 360 heat issues have already been fixed, and we already were told. And we've been seeing the improved hardware for months now.

Motherboard Version 1.1. This Motherboard has fewer components, smaller components, new layout, and a new CPU/GPU mounting methodology.

Look at this: http://www.mainstageclothin...

"Having identified a number of factors which can cause general hardware failures indicated by three red flashing lights on the console, Microsoft has made improvements to the console and is enhancing its Xbox 360 warranty policy for existing and new customers."

from http://www.microsoft.com/Pr...

Microsoft later said at the Tokyo Game Show 07:

"We have made all the improvements in our manufacturing process, All the consoles on the market have those improvements.

http://www.gamepro.com/news...

Go buy one today without worry -- you'll never regret it.

[green_ghost5]

@ crimson wolf

Your an idiot, the devs have already said, oh I don't know how may times , that the 360 and the PS3 will look IDENTICAL.....Do you know what that means?

[Silver360]

Glad to see that Bioware is living up to the high expectations that this game has

[gw4k]

Boys and girls, I am going to get this game!!! Awesome!

The 360 really does have the best lineup in console history!

This winter, I am staying inside, play games until my hands bleed and my wife almost leaves me. :-) ALMOST LEAVES....
haha

[PS3n360]

if your wife leaves you your gonna need those hands for something other than games. My wife doesnt even bother coming into the media room anymore. I am so far gone into game land I think I might need to buy her some flowers or something.

[BlazinEurasian]

I want to play this game.. after reading this review tho I am worried about the gameplay / AI. Hopefully it will be worked out before its released.

[jcgamer]

wow..."Bioware's epic also has the richly detailed environments of Gears of War, the deep exploration of Oblivion, and a fictional universe almost as compelling as Star Wars." -WOW "One of the most memorable and unique soundtracks in gaming. It's inspired by 80's sci-fi, yet sounds like nothing you've heard before." Game Informer also says it sets a new benchmark in video game storytelling...day 1 purchase...

[Grinchy]

EA now owns the Mass Effect IP. Dunno if it really is true?? This was THE game to make me get a 360, but now.......hmmmm. Looks AWSOME and Bioware really are a class outfit. Enjoyed all their games so far.

[_insane_cobra]

It's true, but Mass Effect remains an Xbox 360 exclusive as it's being published by Microsoft. ME2 and ME3 might become multiplatform games, but that issue remains to be resolved.

EDIT: @TheExecutive

It does. ME2 and ME3 might go multiplatform, but they don't necessarily have to. It depends on the arrangement Microsoft makes with BioWare and EA.

[ElementX]

Whatever... For a game like Mass Effect, the second and third games might tie in to the same story line. Do you think the sequels would come to PS3 where people haven't played the beginning of the story? Doesn't make sense to me.

[TheExecutive]

just because MS published ME1 does that mean that they hold the rights for eternity? I dont know, but i doubt it. Mass Effect 2 and 3 will go multiplat...

[poopface1]

mass effect 2 and 3 came out on PS so that more people should play it. being a 360 owner I wouldent be worried of it selling better on the PS. I think that when a company makes a game that is as polished as this it should be enjoyed by as many people as possible and the creators should try to maximise their profits.

[DG]

If you ask me Mass Effect is an exclusive for the 360. As for ME2 and ME3 well that will be on the 720 and PS4 since it takes about what 2 years to do a decent game of this size and late 2010 sounds right for the next xbox. Even if it is who cares enjoy the games now and worry about the future when it comes. Looking forward too far ahead is something only sony bots do (well xbots do it too, I wont discriminate).

[Si-Fly]

Am i the only person reading between the lines of that review? Combat sounds dodgy, problematic AI, we knew the story would be good but i'm now fearing that the more serious gaming press are going to inform us of a game with gameplay not quite as perfect as previews have promised.

Hope i'm wrong because i've been pinning my hopes on playing an amazing rpg over xmas!

[snoop_dizzle]

Game informer is a pretty good magazine, in fact a very respected one, so this game might just actually be so good that it overcomes its issues.

btw i didn't disagree with you.

But yeah we will have to see what others say as well.

[osirisomeomi]

Well, major game review sites will likely look at this game from a positive viewpoint. I find that to be the case with a lot of xbox games. As such, others will probably say something like 'combat is broken, but cool story. 10/10.'

[mesh1]

ok 1st the game is a hybrid as there has never been a rpg game of this size with free flowing action kotor was not in game action it was kind of turn based this game is about the story and immersiveness into the world and to explore and to role play, action game play comes 2nd not 1st this games delivers10/10

[FFVIIFan]

I might have to get this game. I know everyone is raving about it, and it deserves it, but for some reason I don't want to like this game. Just like I didn't want to like Kingdom Hearts for mixing disney and final fantasy, but with all these good things being said I'll have to give it a try. I'll probable end up loving it.

[Bigmac573]

Playstation is coming.

[_insane_cobra]

It is? The only remaining 2007 PS3 exclusive that has the potential to be great is Uncharted.

[Ahmadinejad]

do i sense sarchasm in ur post or are u outright blind?

[power of Green]

Its hard to understand what this guy means is he talking about ME being the last of 2007(which is fine its coming out in NOV.) or is he saying after MS there will be no other games coming out in 2008 after ME.

Either way he's dead wrong I'v seen plenty of games that could be the Next GoW in the future lineup its always funny how a Sony fan will pick and choose what games they have preference for or think will be great AAA's on the xbox console(and the games Sony fans pick as AAA's for the 360 always have to be on the HAlo scale when a PS3 fanboys pick what games they think will be good as if new IP's can never be successful vs the old pedigree franchises they prize).

ME FTW

#9.1 Mass Effect's Tools and game engine are desinged for the 360's hardware your theory is based off of old EA stradegies EA is obviously trying to change their image and practices(Peter Moore to lead this charge) or else the devs would have never made the deal. You really think Bioware will have time to fiddle with the PS3 while they're developing new content for part one and its sequels?. You really think EA is going to make ports independently of Bioware that are worth playing and worth the time and money to EA they aready have PS3 port issue.

I doubt MSFT will allow ME to slip and Peter Moore should know better but like you said we'll know by the end of NOV after the three parties talk deals.

[jcgamer]

No, my friend, NPD numbers are coming...NPD numbers are released on October 18 at 6:00 p.m. I believe...pay close attention to that...

[Kleptic]

PoG...not arguing...but what are the rest of the games exclusive to the 360 that are a big deal?...I am not trying to start anything...but I don't know of any others that are even close to this...there is like Ace Combat 6, and a few other run of the mill games...but this is definitely the biggest, and the last big exclusive, for the 360 for quite some time...

I am only commenting because I am curious...There were three games this year that were my fence jumpers for buying a 360...Bioshock, Halo 3, and ME...bioshock...ended beating it twice on a friend's PC, while it was great...not worth a 360 just for that game...then Halo 3...couldn't get into it anymore for all kinds of reasons...and now ME...which still looks promising, but what was with this review?...he basically said it has a great story with impressive visuals...and boring gameplay...I know he wasn't that harsh, but he pointed out numerous things that point to not so fun action sequences...

so what is after ME?...Gears 2?, which won't be a for a long while...Halo Wars?...not for me at all, I will still be stuck on starcraft 2...

there are huge games coming out this year...but most are multiplatform, which is why I am a bit confused on why everyone keeps thinking the 360 has the best lineup for this fall...the PS3 has most of the same games, and a few exclusives of its own that have plenty of potential...not to mention 2008 having too many to count...or is it more of a matter of "COD4 will be best on 360" type arguments, and that is why the 360 has the best lineup?...again...just asking...

[poopface1]

I can see as to how you might be excited for the PS3 next year with metal gear but that all I really would want. Xbox will continue to have awsome games next year to. You forgot the best next gen game ever NINJA GAIDEN 2 and that aint on PS3. And I think any fool caould compare games on 360 NOW with PS3 NOW and say 360 has more quality games. not that they appeal to everyone or anything like that but Im sure ace combat 6 a run of the mill game, acording to you, will be a better playing and looking game that ps3s run of the mill game like lair.

[Kleptic]

thanks for the reply...

I guess I am more pointing towards game I would want to play...I played every version of the Xbox NG...and NG sigma...and while NG 2 looks to have some great limb slashing...calling it the greatest "next gen" game is one of the most ignorant things I have ever heard...it hasn't shown one thing that is genre defining in any way...that terrible demo of conan that launched last week has every bit of the limbs flying...while NG2 will be faster, nothing has been shown of it doing anything else that impressive...yet...

while thank you for bringing up Lair as a dig...I didn't say Ace Combat 6 would suck...I simply said with the lineup of games this fall and early next year it will hardly get noticed...doesn't mean it won't be a great game...but I don't think it will be something everyone will talking about...

So yeah...NG2 will be big also, forgot about that one...as far as MGS4 for me personally, that is one of about 10 at least...ME might be enough to get me to buy a 360...maybe not...NG 2 won't for me...and this is all simply my opinion...all I was asking was what is so huge about this year into next for the 360?...everyone is writing off the PS3...but by saying things like "with COD4, Rockband, and GTA IV next year...the PS3 is done"...and then smart people reply with "what?"...

[Whoooop]

I'm officially envious of this game :)

[id dot entity]

Awesome review! Can't wait to finally play this game.

[jack who]

yet another reason ps3 is crap.....

keep the AAA comein godbox 360..

[_insane_cobra]

The recent surge of amazing games on the 360 doesn't automatically make the PS3 crap, not even in comparison, although it does make the 360 even more awesome than it already was. :)

[jack who]

than am guessin you one of them ppl that paid 600$ for a gamein system that lacks AAA games?

[_insane_cobra]

No, and I don't plan on getting it for at least two more years, but that doesn't mean I think it's "crap".

[ukilnme]

There is no reason to call the PS3 crap. It has some nice things going for it and I plan to have one by Christmas. Be happy that the 360 has what looks like is going to be a great game and stop with the childish comments that continue to make this site go down the drain. I can't stand haters.

[TheExecutive]

jack who you are a an idiot... That may be the dumbest most illogical, worthless post I have ever read on these forums. How does a good game coming out on one system prove anything about another system... seriously stupid. wow.

EDIT: lol I wonder who disagreed with me :)

Here is poor Jack tied up on the playground...

[jack who]

@TheExecutive thankx for that pic of me have been lookin for it 4 a long time now....

n ps just cuzz u wonder who disagreed with u i wasnt one of them.

[Daxx]

Tis' the season to be jolly. :D

[frank jaeger]

this game looks awesome, IDC wat ps3 fans say this is not gona b another lair , its reall promising and i belive it will give us the result we are expecting...

nuff saidz

[xplosneer]

PS3 fans, like myself, say Wow great game.
Ps3 FanyBOYS say it's going to be another lair.

[jcgamer]

we know the majority of you ps3 only guys are good guys...gamers should all praise AAA, regardless of platform...and with the EA deal, you guys should be paying attention anyway, keep it real...I'll return the favor and say that uncharted looks awesome too bro...bubble up man for being honest...

[TheExecutive]

Yeah I only have a PS3, I am waiting for MS to clear up some issues before I buy the 360. Anyway, LAIR was terrible... to compare that game to this one should be a crime.

When I get a 360 this is the 1st game I am gonna buy, until then enjoy guys!

[xplosneer]

I see Nasim is going to say "They got bribed" then the PS3 version of ME2 will come(if it does) and it'll get a 10/10 and Nasim goes "I told you this series was awesome!"

[PS360PCROCKS]

k guys this is a hot story I understand but let's all venture over to the pending news section and approve my other 3 stories. Their is an Assassin's creed game informer article, a Metal gear solid article and practically every preview and review from Game informer this month, so lots more for you to all check out and make you happy.

[frank jaeger]

agreed ... moving on...

[CrazzyMan]

i think everyone know that and really believe in that. =)

[computerjeff05]

Another great Microsoft exclusive, thank you MS!!! Sorry PS3 fanboys.

[SimmoUK]

looks like another good game for 360, one problem though sci fi stuff doesn't intrest me at all and i'm not sure how much of the ps3 fanbase likes that type of thing, 360 is more of a hardcore gamer machine where i'd prefer to have multiple genre's..

[PS360PCROCKS]

did you seriously just praise than completely knock Mass Effect subtly all in the same post? That's quite a feat my friend..."i'm not sure how much of the ps3 fanbase likes that type of thing" Um sci-fi is huge with gamers, look at Star Wars. This game would sell huge on any system, it's good and it's an RPG with a good story.

[Evil0Angel]

resistance
KZ2
Final fantacy
ratch + clark
EoG
ut3
Haze
ext ext ext i guess all this games than do not intrest you

[Jones Miller]

I just sh*tted my pants! There is a God!

[THE TERMINATOR]

XGAMER read the preview of COD4 on Daily Game and then shut the F@ck up!!!!!!!!!!

[Jones Miller]

What the h*ll are you talking about? Why mention a FPS like COD4? Mass Effect is a RPG!

[TheExecutive]

and what did XGamer say that got your panties all in a ruffle?

[TheMART]

So another killer app for the 360. Jees. PS3 has one over 90%, Oblivion, the 360 has about 10 already. Insane!

@ SimmoUK

Dude just stop to try to downplay great 360 in a 'subtile' way. Over and over again I see stupid reasons to try to talk for a whole group. The PS3 fanbase doesn't like this kind of game? Come on dude.

Multiple genre's? You mean that 3 good games, 2 average and for the rest a lot of bad stuff for the PS3 is balanced?

The 360 has many genre's and much more choice then the PS3 in genres and games. And soonish, with Ace Combat 6 another genre is having a great game on the 360 which the PS3 hasn't got.

You just can't stand your investment was wrong and you see other gamers that have a 360 getting all the good stuff. I'm sorry for you dude

EDIT: @ that dude below

"you can have 10 FPS games with over 90%, but it won`t matter for Real gamer. =)"

Wrong. In those 10 there is also GHII, Forza 2 and Oblivion.

"it`s about choice, not only FPS and Action games. =))"

That's why only 17% of all 360 games are shooters. Choice? On the PS3? Those 3 good games, 2 average and all those bad ones? There is no choice on the PS3...

"anyway, amazing PGR4 sold in usa 90k and in japan 5k. =)) x360 really dominating when it comes to other genres then FPS and action games. :)"

If you spit up numbers, you may want to supply sources. The 360 sells 6.3 games average per unit at this time, while the PS3 is struggling to sell any game many times, the 360 sold many games into millions of copies.

[CrazzyMan]

just LOL.

you can have 10 FPS games with over 90%, but it won`t matter for Real gamer. =)
it`s about choice, not only FPS and Action games. =))

p.s. about ME i like holywood style plot, looks really nice, but all other things except characters models in cut scenes, doesn`t impress me.
anyway, amazing PGR4 sold in usa 90k and in japan 5k. =)) x360 really dominating when it comes to other genres then FPS and action games. :)

[Whoooop]

when you say another killer app.. you're leaving your precious PGR4 out of the list right??? and your precious ACE COMBAT which you praised as AAA too right???

[TheMART]

@ Whooop

Dude, PGR4 with 87% average is very, very close to 90% or over. PS3 by the way only has THREE games over that score, Oblivion, Ninja Gaiden Sigma and NHL08. Two of those are multiplatform, one a remake of an old XBOX game. I guess that's just sweetness all over, right?

BTW I have never said Ace Combat 6 would hit 90% or over at average reviews. PGR4 better then most PS3 games, even at 87%

EDIT

@ Whoopdiedooo below

Uhm... I just stated its 87%, right? So indeed that's not 90% or over.

More important what I stated there:

Still better then most PS3 games out. No new IP exclusive over PGR4's score. Two multiplatforms and one remake of an old game.

Now that's pathetic. PGR4 rocks by the way with dynamic weather effects.

And lets not forget:

MASS EFFECT, AAA GAME WELL OVER 90%

And you ain't getting it.

[Whoooop]

nice try... but you failed.

PGR4 sorry no AAA and no 90%+ average.

Ace Combat hahah common grandpa.. don't make me dig up
(thing that I won't do).......you were praising this game as AAA and 90% avg all the time, well it ain't. NO big deal.

you can't win them all sport.. :)

[Jones Miller]

Well guess again!

Ace Combat 6 just got 8.75 from Game Informer and that´s pretty d*mn close to a 9.

http://n4g.com/ViewImage-O7...

Can´t win em all...

[Whoooop]

Yeah I know you stated that... I just try to remind you all the crap you wrote and tend to forget.

I've never said PGR4 sucks and never will. I saw the footage and I'm impressed by the weather effects.

About MASS EFFECT.. That's the difference between a gamer and an immature fanboy like you. I'm actually considering buying the 360 just for this game (obviously I will buy more if i get it), but the main reason is this game. so what makes you think I ain't getting it???

and to tell you the truth, if I decide NOT to buy the 360 I would never want Mass effect on the PS3 because it would ruined the hard work they did to maximize the 360's power. It would feel wrong to get a port of this game.

I've always said nothing but good things about this game and I wish it succeeds.

Now in the other hand, you will never buy a PS3 even if HALO, gears and mass effect goes PS3 exclusive. period. you a hater not a gamer :)

@BELOW

righttttttt maybe a 5 year old would believe you...

You don't like anything the PS3 has or anything is coming???? maybe uncharted?? common stop with the bullsh*t...

If MGS4 was 360 exclusive you would've being writing crap from here to japan about how this game would own.

You can die trying to look like a real gamer, but you won't succeed. You are way too fanboy to disguise.

This holidays and in 2008 you still going to think the same way, even knowing that 2008 is a great year for the PS3. Like I said..

you a hater not a gamer :)

[TheMART]

@ Whooop

You couldn't be more wrong actually.

"Now in the other hand, you will never buy a PS3 even if HALO, gears and mass effect goes PS3 exclusive. period. you a hater not a gamer :)"

Wrong in every way. I like the white PS3 which could look great with a white 360 and a white Sammy HDTV. BUT

At this point in time the PS3 isn't worth its money. It just isn't. I don't like MGS4, a guy in a string that lays on the ground and the guards just walk by the guy... Nah thanks.

So what is there to like? I don't like Ratchet, played it, rail gameplay and kiddy stuff. Uncharted is allright. Then GT5 maybe, if it drives better than the wet towel car driving in GT4HD.

PS3 will be great for Christmas 2008. When the price is between 200 and 300 Euro and there are actually games to play. Untill then: don't buy a PS3, but a 360 which has obviously the best gaming experience around.

[wageslave]

"because it would ruined the hard work they did to maximize the 360's power."

Very clever. I see what you imply there. You are trying -- very subtly -- to imply that the Xbox 360's underpowered compared to PS3.

Nice try, but very wrong. From IGN's hardware comparison of the two:

"CONCLUSION: When you break down the numbers, Xbox 360 has provably more performance than PS3. Keep in mind that Sony has a track record of over promising and under delivering on technical performance. The truth is that both systems pack a lot of power for high definition games and entertainment."

http://xbox360.ign.com/arti...

Sony marketing the 4D capabilities of the PS3 is just market hype. Sony has *always* used this tactic to sell consoles. There is not some great magical hardware capability in the PS3 that the Xbox 360 lacks.

Implying otherwise just makes you look like an unsophisticated victim of mass marketing. Pay better attention.

[Whoooop]

what the f*ck you talking about.. That's the problem with fanboys or fanatics...

I didn't mean anything subtle by it, I was just saying that the game was made for the 360 and was developed using all they could from the hardware to make a great game.. I don't have much knowledge about the 360 or PS3 hardware, so I would never say something like that, because I would be talking out of my @ss.

fanboys are the ones that take it out of context just like any other news or rumor.

So your post was useless at least for me.

[zonetrooper5]

Really don't know whether to get this game, might just ask for it for Christmas.

[UltramanJ]

The 360 should flatten the competition this holiday season.

[randomGuyOnline]

Why do you care?

Anyway, Mass Effect looks amazing and is the only game that attracts me to the 360. It's just so polished that I have to play the game. Damn you Bioware. lol

[UltramanJ]

I was just making an observation, that's all. The 360 has just had a string of platinum hit games in the form of Bioshock, Halo 3, and now possibly Mass Effect. Pretty frickin' impressive if you ask me considering they're all exclusive. I don't think the Wii nor the PS3 will outsell it his holiday season.

[felidae]

.. the last killer app for the 360 ... ?

[TheMART]

At least the 360 has killer apps, about 10 of them
The PS3 only has Oblivion with an average score over 90% and won't get any this year anymore besides maybe Uncharted.

But we all know that you idontcare work in the average gamestore, which has major dorks selling the stuff mostly.

[Daxx]

I know this is off topic but...

What in the world is that thing in your avatar?

[Whoooop]

That's Mart face after he gets the news that the PS3 surpassed 360's sales. heh

[wageslave]

From the creator of Final Fantasy 1 thru 10. Hironobu Sakaguchi-san's Lost Odessey;

http://n4g.com/xbox360/News...

The reason that Japan *will* come around on the Xbox 360. Released December 2007 in Japan, Feb. 08 in NA / EU.

[TheMART]

First off I guess it's idontcare's photo when his mum sh!tted him out.

Second: whooop tell me

How is the PS3 going to surpass the 360's sales when:

Jan. to June 2007 the 360 outsold the PS3. Only July the PS3 outsold the 360 world wide by a small margin. And the rest of 2007, the 360 is outselling the PS3 world wide again???

That's 11 months of the 360 outselling the PS3. When does the catching up of the PS3, now about 7 to 8 mln. behind the 360 is starting?

PS3 is selling between 200k and 400k world wide a month. Even if the 360 would sell zero consoles, starting today, the PS3 sells 2.4 mn. to 4.8 mln. units a year. It'll take at least two to 3 years to even catch up. Not even surpass. But the 360 is even outselling the PS3...

Hmmmmm I am interested in your theory about the PS3 outselling the 360, when it's shown clearly it'll end last this gen.

[jay3]

Nooooooobody knoooooowwws!

[candystop]

I wonder just how much software will be sold this holiday season for 360? With so many great titles coming out this year I'm really starting to wonder just what there plans are for 2008 which should be even bigger! This game has me very excited along with COD4, AC, and Naruto! Right now i'm playing orange box and Halo3 and feel very satisfied with my 360 and wouldnt trade it in for any other console or even think about it!

[Wii60_FTW]

I knew the combat sucked. Well, here's hoping it's not as bad as everyone is saying. This game is going to raaaaape! It's nice to finally get a 360 shooter with more in it besides just shooting stuff lol. Did I just say that?

@ idontcare: you forgot about Gears 2, Fable 2, Alan Wake, NG2, and future, undisclosed titles. 360 ain't done yet.

[BLACKJACK VII]

Ah, the first AAA reivew for the next GOTY.

This holiday is going to be awesome with so many killer games coming...

I have been waiting for this game since before it's announcement @ E3 2006. Bioware always delivers, cannot wait for 11/20/2007 !!!

[Jones Miller]

I have no clue but it doesn´t matter cause November 23rd (I´m from Europe) I don´t give a sh*t :)

[jazzmanb]

mass effect appeals to EVERY GAMER...how can a ps3 gamer praise final fantasy turn based 80s formula rpg,to a groundbreaking masterpiece..much like bioshock,this is the freakin defintion of next gen..i love how we get all these huge games like halo3,bioshock,orange box and mass effect all on 1 dvd9 disk..the expensive blue ray media is not for gaming..its for movies...its not needed for gaming..period..i dont like cgi,i like realtime,cgi needs blue ray,and sony needs cgi,so it could lie about how its games look..seriously if games dont use cgi,they well NEVER NEED even a second dvd disc......cgi isnt next gen,its realtime that amazers me..also mass effect is the best looking game EVER MADE.....dont deny it...

[BLACKJACK VII]

"...mass effect is the best looking game EVER MADE.....dont deny it..."

AMEN - BUBBLES 4U.......

[iceice123]

Crysis beats it for overall though.

[wageslave]

Have you seen this? The Lost Odessey intro scene; *THAT* is pretty amazing looking too. Not to knock ME, I'll be preordering it, but LO looks terrific.

http://n4g.com/xbox360/News...

[jazzmanb]

dont forget about borderlands,gta,dead space,banjo,too human,splinter cell,metal gear..08 well be the best year for the 360..i think too human well end up being one of the best games ever made..

[P1MPDADDY]

Another Xbox 360 exclusive game is getting great reviews and actually living up to the hype. Sarcasm aside I expected nothing less. Bioware makes great games. As anybody who owned the first Xbox can attest to with the Knights Of The Old Republic games.

And then we have the PS3 fanb!tches trolling this thread disagreeing with every pro Mass Effect comment and spreading FUD. Dont you guys have some "Waiting Beyond" to do. I hear there are some new Blu-Ray movie releases this month. Why dont you guys go buy your Sony PS3 exclusive games like Warhawk, Lair, and Heavenly Sword. Last time I checked those 3 supposed AAA exclusives werent selling or reviewing so well. You can always leave your George Foreman PS3 grillstation on and cure Cancer, because we know you guys arent playing games with your $600.00 dust magnet.

[eagle21]

Man you are a ghetto troll who can not afford both consoles at once. You say ps360, but you have been found out. I have nothing bad to say about this game just that you are a troll. Face it. I can give you dozens of links on youtube of actual 360 owners cursing microsoft and totally let down by their purchase. Not everyone is in love with that box or it's games. Just face it. Playstation 3 is in year 1, and it is damn sure better than 360's year 1. You have to say something bad about PS3 no matter the subject of the post so grow up and any other dumb MS troll who agree's with this dumbass. You put the "ass" in mass effect. All those games you listed will go platinum WORLDWIDE. This is no rush job. I can name numerous actual flops on 360, but who cares? The good ones sell. PERIOD. Developers in Europe and Japan are concerned about MS software sales. Real gamers who own both consoles or at least respect them enough to keep it real this does not apply. Keep an open mind.

One guy above pointed out the reviewers critic of the flaws they found with this game. I wonder if Sony published it, would it get mark downs for these trivial things that obviously do not take anything away from the experience. hmmmmmmm (whatever you say back, back to you) I just do not care about your posts anymore. PM me buddy, I am not fazed by you.

I apologize to any peeps offended by my rant at this guy who has been banned before from other forums.

[Wii60_FTW]

pimpdaddy, u are a god among men.

[batman2million]

I have a term paper, a speech, and a test all due on the 20th of November! I swear...

[iceice123]

Ninja Gaiden 2
Alan Wake
Halo wars
Banjo three
left4dead

Those are just the ones off the top of my head. What does the PS3 have? MGS4, LBP and Killzone 2? Only 1 will do great, LBP will flop with Killzone 2.

[xplosneer]

and especially NG2 but to say LBP will flop is just insane.

[367 To Your Ass]

It has changed since then but it changed for the better, most Sony fans said this game will turn out to be horrible. (and now look some people want this game going multi platform)......witch is not happening because you know how MS is.

[Eclipticus]

I cant wait for this game. Why oh why is Assassins creed coming out a week before? I cant possibly finish it in 7 days, with work and school?
Oh well. thank god for winter break. Now all they need to do is make kotor3

[mesh1]

nooooooo well ill play assassins the finish that knowing
ill have a better game waiting to play muhaaaaaa assassins will rock also.

[Cherchez La Ghost]

Mass Effect
Kane & Lynch
COD 4
Assassin's Creed
Conan
Ace Combat 4

Game's I own

PGR4
Halo 3
The Orange Box
Plus 14 other titles I have.

You cannot ask for a better Xmas.

"CONFESSION"!!!!!!

"I'M HOOKED ON TWO WORLDS"!!!

[Eclipticus]

seriously how is two worlds? is it good enough to pay full price? any updates to fix the problems?

[FirstknighT]

ps3...

Lair 56%
Heavenly Sword 81%
Warhawk 84%
Folklore 77%

Play Beyond????

360...

Bioshock 96%
Halo 3 94%
PGR4 87%
Mass Effect -- I bet atleast 95% and up!

That's what you call COMPETE DOMINATION! Ps3 has NOTHING.

[jack who]

Play Beyond hype endin in flop!!

[MrWeymes]

see the point in being so biased towards one system. The only next gen system I own is an xbox 360. It's been out for repairs for a few weeks and I'm anxiously awaiting it's return so I can play both Mass Effect and Halo 3. I agree that the Xbox 360 has an impressive lineup of games, but at the same time the PS3 has games I would really like to play. Rachet and Clank looks fun, and folklore looks like a really enjoyable game, too. This whole fanboy war on this site is really getting out of hand. The PS3 is in an early stage for a gaming console. It's expected that it will lack games for awhile. What came our for the 360 the first year?? Umm..That one RPG Enchanted Arms, Oblivion, which really isn't my kind of game, and Gears of War. I don't have enough money for a PS3 right now either, but I'm not going to talk bad about it.

[Kuest]

Unfortunately, anyone making an "anti-flame war" statement might as well be making an "anti-rain" statement.

[Lex Luthor]

I flippin knew it, 110% AAA blockbuster material. One of the greatest stories ever told in a videogame. Near-cgi graphics and great gameplay.

Must buy for sure.

[Cherchez La Ghost]

Two Worlds is one of those games you hear bad reviews, but you try it anyway. After the first 30 minutes, I was hooked. The game is huge!! There are so many side quest you must complete to strengthen yourself in order to take on the main quest. You'll get use to the framerate and the awful horseback controls. And the funny thing about this game, I'm not the only one who feels this way about this game. There are a few guys I know who are hooked also.

[Lex Luthor]

Sony fanboys need to stop trolling and go buy some ps3 games because they are failing at retail.

[candystop]

Let them talk all day long because 360 games are selling and developers see this just like they do lol!

[Zhuk]

Only Xbox 360 offers gamers truly AAA next gen titles these holidays such as the 360 exclusive Mass Effect which will be remembered as a classic game for years to come, unlike Lair which was an overhyped piece of sh!t by the Sony community because there is nothing to play on the PS3.

Xbox 360 offers the greatest holiday lineup in history with one AAA title after another while PS3 offers inferior ports and PS2 games but there wont be any PS2 games anymore so the PS3 will be stuck playing inferior ports of 360 games

[candystop]

I remember when factor 5 jumped ship on 360 at launch and said it wasn't powerful enough! They went to Sony and announced Lair for PS3 which made all the fanboys come out and talk nothing but trash even though 360 launch titles were solid! It got to the point were they started saying it was impossible on 360 and that launch PS3 games would look as good as 2nd gen 360 games lol! The funny thing is all those games that were hyped like Lair didn't live up to anything and till this day 360 visuals still look better and Mass Effect will push it even further !For every good looking PS3 game there's a better looking game on 360 and it's even gotten to the point were developers want to try and make us believe games like COD4 will look the same on both consoles when we all know they just want to get PS3 owners to pick it up even though we know it wont look as good! Let them troll this entire generation because we all know that 360 is the better gaming device hands down!

[Kuest]

*squirms with girlish delight* I love it. Carry on boys, carry on. I'm late to the party, but that doesn't mean I can't say... I TOLD YOU SO.

GOTY

[Cherchez La Ghost]

It is a lil' cozy in here!!

[Groo]

Honestly, I was having second thoughts about this game b/c I didn't know much about it. After reading this review, its now a must buy for me

[Apotheosis]

Not surprised at all at the score. The first of very many for sure. One of my insta-buys for this holiday season. It's a great time to own an Xbox 360.

[BLACKJACK VII]

LOL, it looks like MASS EFFECT is steppin' up to truly FINISH THE FIGHT for the 360's PERFECT STORM !!!

=)

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

Good storm!

What happens when it's over though? There's no more thunder left after Mass Effect...

It's all over, my friend...

It's all over...

[sjappie]

Changed your pic, but still representin' I see.

[JasonPC360PS3Wii]

3 GOTY contenders are 360 exclusives Bioshock, Halo 3 and now Mass Effect.

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

Because they know the hardware.

Fifty bucks says MGS4 and FFXIII are both up for it next year.

Bioshock is the only one of those three that actually deserves the title of GOTY though. It was epic, moving, intense, and fulfilling. ME and Halo 3 are just...games.

[Kuest]

Be gone, fanboy. I will not have this relatively flame-free thread marred by some ignorant jerk off. Mass Effect just a game? Dude, the review just said "the next big step for videogames". Stop being a dumb@ss, and show some respect to the what-is-certain-to-be GOTY.

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

As good as that review is and as good as the reviews WILL be...I still have no interest in this game. I'm sure it'll hold you all over until Gears of War 2 though...

Won't it?

EDIT: I think people should be stoked for a title like Crysis or MGS4 or even Uncharted! There should be something that makes a game unique and a real experience. Mass Effect just looks like quality gameplay...but nothing more. Gameplay is cool and all...but only if it's FANTASTIC gameplay.

[Kuest]

it will.

And I'm sorry you still don't have interest in this game. I know I'm stoked.

Edit: WHAT???!!!

Dude, READ the review. If anything its the gameplay that's the least telling feature in Mass Effect. Its the graphics, dialog, characters, and STORY that make this game a freaking epic. And what's this about a "unique and real experience"? THE WHOLE REVIEW for Mass Effect was basically a tribute to how innovative the game was. I quote "this [Mass Effect] is the next big franchise for science fiction junkies to latch onto, and a huge step forward for videogames" Also, the review explicitly states "the exceptional detail in story makes the characters feel real".

As i said earlier, read the damn article. You have no clue just how "unique and real" Mass Effect is.

[Eclipticus]

okay Crysis I understand But MGS4 looks more of the same. Just alot better looking, and Uncharted? It looks like a good game. But from what I scene, it doesnt look to be revolutionary. Aside from Graphics. It kinda reminds me of Indiana Jones, reminds me of Tomb Raider.
I mean what in MGS4 or Uncharted makes it Unique? Precisely what in those two games makes it unique, while Mass Effect doesnt have, to be Unique?

People Should be stoked for Crysis, MGS4 and Uncharted, as well as Mass Effect, Simply Because THey are sure to be AAA, top notch games. and well PS3 could use some I'm sure.
Okay I am gonna go Finish THE Shivering Isles... oh thats right PS3, doesnt have that yet. Yep, I would be stoked for those three games as well.

[S1D3 EFFEC7]

For real man, I can't understand half of the things you are writing about, but from what I understand from your caveman like language, I think it is safe to classify you as sourpuss dumbass Sony fanboy.

You are making other PS3 fans look bad.

[poopface1]

I doubt you have a 360, let alone played this game that isnt out yet, to say it wont be that good. But you are right I am excited about metal gear solid 4 but on XBOX360 (we al know it will be right)

[wil4hire]

Outside of the visuals.

Again, I don't think any of you read the review. If this game were on any other system... it would be killed for having bad controls, terrible A.I, and falls short of action titles as well as RPG's.

I didn't say it. Game Informer did.

[Kuest]

Get OUT of here. Leave, go away. Mass Effect is awesome- jerk off and enjoy it.

[Eclipticus]

what are you talking about? People Love LAIR. and from what i heard. the dragons move like planes. X-Wings to be exact. But you all love that game. And, why does MAss Effect have to be a good Action or RPG game? Why can't it be something else. A new Genre, A hybrid. PLAY
BEYOND the established genres of games

[Chris_GTR1]

its messed up how that ps3 fanboy has left 3 hate comments about it. aaawwww how sweet, hes jelous. :D

[poopface1]

even taking all those problems into account, if this game were released on PS3 it would still be the best game for the ps3.

[Boldy]

For some reason it's ok for PS3 fanboys bragging about how great the visuals are for their games (which for them automatically makes it the best game ever), but the Xbox 360 fans can't brag about how great the graphics on their system. There's somethin wrong with that.

[BLACKJACK VII]

Bubbles for you.

I'm stoked about this game too. It's looking really, really good.

KOTOR was such a great game, & MASS EFFECT may even be better. Can't wait for the IGN & GameSpot reviews. Can't wait for this game.

[Kuest]

Bubbles for you too. Its almost guaranteed that the reviews for Mass Effect are going to be awesome. Now, if there could just be a way to keep threads free of jealous PS3 flame posts... Alas, even now I know its not going to happen. Too many idiots like wil4forget,Leon. But WHO CARES? Mass Effect is awesome, and now I got the reviews to prove it!

[Chris_GTR1]

hey ! dont call the ps3 crap!! i can watch my movies on it. :) its about all its good for.

[Eclipticus]

hey. not only watch your movies. you can play cds. play ps2 games, if you have a particular ps3, and play psone games. you just youknow catn play true next gen games that look better than anything else out there.
Which is why I wanna get it, seriously movies and PS2 games.

[Robotz Rule]

I bet you don't even own a ps3 you prick:P

[Chris_GTR1]

im pissed off about the home delay. i was REALLY looking forward to that.

[toughNAME]

and i was never really that interested in it..not really my type of game...wasnt too impressed with the VERY FEW videos i saw of it

but if the reviews are all pushing 9.5 ... ill definitly pick it

so far it looks like SUPER HYPED games on 360 are proving their worth in the last 2 months atleast

Bio, Halo, ME? DAMN!

[ALMIGHTYPS3]

This is a post about a Mass Effect review(great looking game) yet more than half of these threads are bashing the Ps3 lol.
You xbots really are mindless tools lmfao.

[tomfoolery]

Face it kiddos,
you're getting smoked by your competitors this gen ,and you can't take it ..............HAHAHA,and to let you know dumb arses, I'm loving every minute of it.
You deserve it you Sonyphony suckers.
You people need to take off your Sony knee pads,wipe off your mouths,
shake off your inferiority complexes,and be REAL GAMERS...........
..................JUMP IN or Wii up boys.

Just trying to help out,because I think you PS numbnuts really
need it(help that is).
Tom.

[leon76]

Not surpise at all: X360 exclusive => over rated review!!!!!

[Imalwaysright]

And Bioware has done it again. Im already waiting for Mass 2 and the 1st wasnt even released.

[monkey602]

This game is one of the main reasons i got an xbox.

[Gamer13]

I might get it, im not a big rpg fan it depends i would of to try out a demo first to see if i like it.

[mesh1]

man ill play this game for prolly 80hrs do every single quest explore all 300 worlds and all not like the reviewers who just do the main quest and very little side qs as they have a deadline to meet wait for other reviewers and remember its not gone gold yet it still get tweaked this game will marvel best wrpg of all time.

[felidae]

Mass Effect is not a game for the mass market.

[mighty_douche]

for me, the only thing that i dont like about this is the amount of talking. i hate talking in games (not an RPG fan), i just wanna switch it on and forget about everything, i want action/adventure/fun, not a conversation with pre-determined responces.

the action is looking really nice tho, i just need to find a huge RPG fan, he/she can do all the boring talking bit and ill just kick ass :)

hope this lives up to what you all want, have fun dudes!

[TheHater]

I am not into Western RPG. But this game look interesting. I will get it in December

[IRONMAN_357kickback]

mass effect is nothing THAT innovative whatsoever, you stupid xtards like sak cant realise that becaue theyve beaten you so long you think its normal, xbots are such hypocrites, talkin about trolling when youre on KZ2's nuts

This game will be an 8.0, great ,still wont get a lagbox

[iceice123]

We should have all bought PS3s for Lair. Lair, the most innovative thing to happen to video games.

[P1MPDADDY]

I'm sorry that you and your Playstation Polesmoking buddies above have to troll 360 message boards because you have no games to play. It must suck having a $600.00 movie player. This game will get high scores. It will sell alot of games. Why??? Because people buy the 360 while the PS3 sits on the shelves. 360 owners buy games while PS3 owners buy movies. The funny thing is that if Mass Effect was on the PS3 you guys would be jocking it like you do KZ2.

Oh and the only nutts I know about is mine slapping against your MOM's A$$.

W A I T B 3 Y O N D

[M1am1U]

I'm so ready for it to be released. I think it's going to be one of the best gaming experiences to date, and a definite GOTY contender, IMO.

[matypt]

This game looks good but i'm still not gonna buy it till I hear from friends...

[mesh1]

dammnnnnn if this game can look as good as this and is 60hr+gameplay imagine what the 360 can do full potential will scripted games like cod4/kill zone 2 the 360 is far from tapped this game looks like final fantasy cgi/gears of war but is open world WOW.

[Almighty]

Game of the Year

(obviously for the Xbox 360)

XGOTY

[Myth]

I know this is old but I just wanted everyones opinion.
Hey guys I just read the review for Gameinformer and they gave Mass Effect 9.75 rating. Although I'll probably buy this game when it comes to the PC (eventually), the review has me confused. The review gives the game props for the story, in fact 85% of the review talks about just the story line. They also like the graphics in the game a lot too. But it stops there; they have negative feedback on the rest of the game. I'll give you some examples.

"One of the greatest science fiction stories ever told, and a new benchmark for video game storytelling"

"Now, you've probably noticed I haven't talked about gameplay"

"Most of the skirmishes, which begin and end in the blink of an eye, run into balancing issues, problematic SI, and a difficulty in comprehending what is traspiring"

"Out of the corner of you eye, you may see one of your teammates blindly firing at a wall two feet in front of him. Or perhaps a foe, who you didn’t even know existed, drains your shields from a location off your radar."

"The deep character and weapon customization can create some lethal and amusing blends, but after a few hours, you'll have seen it all."

"It doesn't live up to the large stage the story sets or the standards you've come to expect from action games and RPGs."

I'll buy it cause storyline and graphics is what I like, but I can not believe they scored it a 9.75 on just those factors. I am not making this up; if you don't believe me pick up a copy of Gameinformer #175.

[Marcellus Wallace]

I read the full review, and what a strange review indeed. He didn't really delve into anything, said the combat wasn't very good but the dialogue choicer were excellent. Hmm...