Mass Effect
Mass Effect
Mass Effect, développé par BioWare et édité par Microsoft Game Studios puis Electronic Arts, est sorti le 20 novembre 2007 sur PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 et PC. Ce jeu mêlant tir et rôle place le joueur dans la peau du commandant Shepard, un personnage personnalisable officier à bord du SSV Normandy en l'an 2183. Après l'échec d'une mission de routine sur la colonie d'Eden Prime, où une attaque des Geth synthétiques menés par l'agent Spectre renégat Saren Arterius perturbe la récupération d'une balise Prothéenne, Shepard est nommé premier Spectre humain et chargé de traquer Saren à travers la galaxie. L'enquête révèle une conspiration liée aux Moissonneurs, une race de machines éradiquant les civilisations organiques tous les 50 000 ans. Le titre propose un combat d'escouade en temps réel, une exploration de mondes allant de la Citadelle aux planètes alien, et des choix influençant le récit et les relations d'équipage sur l'ensemble de la trilogie. Construit sur Unreal Engine 3 et protégé par SecuROM, il affiche un score Metacritic de 89 et une note agrégée de 88,45, pour une durée de 17 heures en histoire principale et 42 heures et demie en complétionniste, au prix de 29,99 euros. La presse a salué l'expérience, comme l'Official Xbox Magazine y voyant l'un des meilleurs jeux joués et GameSpy louant sa portée émotionnelle, tandis que des joueurs sur Metacritic célèbrent son récit de space opera et d'autres sur Steam regrettent le tarif jugé excessif pour un titre approchant les vingt ans.
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Critiques de la Presse (Metacritic)
« Personally, it's the best game I've ever played, but even if you're not a hardcore sci-fi nerd like me, Mass Effect is a transcendent experience, the new standard-setter for what a game can be. You have to play it, and that's why we're kinda jealous of you. Even if you memorized all the previews and trailers, you're not ready for how awesome this game is. [Holiday 2007, p.58] »
« It's a rare thing when a game comes along with the power to move a player emotionally... Mass Effect takes interactive entertainment to breathtaking new heights. »
« Mass Effect is a triumph. A triumph for the science fiction video game, a triumph for the action RPG and a triumph for next generation gaming. And it sets up the sequel perfectly. I want to know what happens next. »
« The production values are incredible, with breathtaking worlds to explore, a huge cast of memorable characters (Wrex is awesome) and hours of missions and side quests to delve into. When it's all over, you'll go through it again and find something exciting and new. Mass Effect sets a new standard for sci-fi gaming. »
« I have had an excellent play time with Mass Effect thus far, and although the basic plot of the game's story is somewhat cliche for sci-fi, it's the execution that really has to be commended. »
« All of these elements blend together perfectly to deliver the most cinematic gaming experience since "Metal Gear Solid" on the PSOne. MGS was the only other game that I have played that I felt like I was actually playing a movie. »
« A towering achievement that surpassed my expectations on every level. While aspects of the game may feel familiar, this is the game that all the other before it only hinted at. Do not plan to play it just once. The world created here is to be explored different ways to find all the amazing goodness tucked away in its corners. Thirty hours after I began, all I wanted to do was build a new character and start again. It’s just that good. »
« Mass Effect certainly has a few flaws, but it's easily the most enthralling space adventure that's ever been created for a video game platform. It honestly makes the Halo narrative look like amateur hour! »
Avis des Joueurs (Metacritic)
« Sci-fi opera epic with cosmic horror; hooking story & sub stories + memorable characters. Bionic class makes the gameplay even more fun since you become supernatural basically. Amazing set pieces, settings, colors and has suit customization. Lore you want to read and know about and mysterious. Sex with alien ****. »
« As someone who has played many games, I want to say that this game is truly a sacred game for those who love space and role-playing games. No better space RPG game has come into the world outside of this series. »
« The game feels raw, undercooked and half-baked, like a proof of concept with unpolished game mechanics. The famous characters have no charisma yet, the plot is dull, **** game compared the sequel »
« Amazing game! A must play to get to know the characters and world. The footprints to what becomes a epic trilogy. Before andromeda drops the ball »
« A futuristic party combat roleplaying game set in a lore rich and fully immersive futuristic world on the verge of invasion where mystery, intrigue and all levels of decisions change the outcome of the game? I am totally here for all of it. From the exploration to the most ridiculous side quest! I love the visuals, controls, combat, UI and mechanics! Don't change a thing! »
« Uma das melhores histórias dos videos games! O jogo é subestimado, ofuscado pela sequencia que de fato tem uma gameplay melhor, mas em questão de enredo, personagens e elementos de RPG esse jogo é incrivel, meu favorito da franquia. »
« This one unfortunately shows its age now, but it's the one that started it all, still a great game if you can get over some clunkiness. The story is superb. »
« [SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.] »
