Mass Effect 3  (for Xbox 360)

If you thought the stakes were high in Mass Effect 2, you have seen nothing yet. The most beloved planet in the solar system is on the brink of destruction. The myth of 50,000 years has come alive in the form of Reapers - a devastating clan of machines determined to destroy planet Earth. The army built to save Earth cannot match up to the Reapers. In Mass Effect 3, Commander Shepard has to seek help from previous alliances and team up with them to annihilate the threat called the Reapers. 

Mass Effect 3 is a direct sequel to Mass Effect 2. The game is for hard-core gamers who like playing well designed third-person shooters. The action RPG gaming DVD is available for the PS3 platform and has a Mature rating from ESRB.

Synopsis and Features

The threat to the Human race has grown beyond anyone’s wildest imaginations. A forgotten evil has come to haunt planet Earth in the most devastating manner possible. An evil called the Reapers. You as Commander Shepard must now convince different Races across the Universe to come together and take down this evil, once and for all. Every choice you make decides the fate of planet Earth in Mass Effect 3. Will you attain the necessary alliances to save Earth or will you be too late?

Developed by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts, Mass Effect 3 is packed with plenty of new features to provide you with a satisfactory gaming experience. The core of Mass Effect’s single player campaign focuses on helping out individuals, militaries, governments and entire Races to take out the Reapers. The campaign has 3 gaming modes. These include Action Mode, Story Mode, and RPG Mode. Each mode is difficult and offers various changes from the previous one. 

The story moves forward as you complete objectives. The improvements in the game include an improved cover system, instant melee kills and traditional grenades. The AI has been tweaked, allowing you plan advanced methods to take down the enemy. There are many new weapons at your disposal. These weapons can be modified and customised according to your wish. There are 25 weapon mods in total. From scopes, barrels to even ammo types, every aspect of a weapon can be customized.

The game offers special abilities such as War Assets and Military Readiness. While Military Readiness is helpful in multiplayer, War Assets are helpful during the campaign as they help in restricting the Reapers advance. War Assets can be collected throughout the game and are very helpful during difficult battles. Following the classic RPG format, the game allows you to level-up as you advance.

The level-ups available are useful throughout the game as they help in making you stronger. There are also side-missions in the game that you can indulge in if you want to spend some time outside the main quest. Mass Effect 3 offers high replay value as your choices determine a different ending, every time you play the game from the start.

Online Features

Mass Effect 3 allows up to 3 more players to join you in the quest for survival. The multiplayer co-op allows you to team up with friends and take down the Reapers. This allows for a much more fun gameplay experience as you can count on your friends to help you out during difficult situations. The multiplayer mode is known as Galaxy at War and allows you to create brand new characters and embark on new quests.

You can choose any one Race from the multiple ones on offer. Each Race has special powers such as Krogan Charge and more that give you a unique edge over your competitors. You can earn game credits to improve your character as well as your weapons. One of the many interesting additions to the multiplayer is the wielding of 2 weapons by a character. This allows you to mix and match weapons and have fun in the best way that every gamer is known for – by creating havoc.

The DLCs for the game include From Ashes and Resurgence Pack. The DLCs add extra multiplayer maps, new weapons, new character classes and Races to the multiplayer, giving you extra game time. You can download the DLCs, trailers, and updates from the PSN Network.