Strong narrative; hours of galactic exploration; redefines the role-playing game.
Frequent loading delays; AI squad members could be smarter; side quests lack impact of main story.
The role-playing experience can vary dramatically, depending on what sort of game you choose to play. There are those who prefer to get together every other week, gathered around the kitchen table with pizza, rulebooks and bits of paper, rolling dice u...
Powerful storyline draws you into a tense, politically charged universe, Dialogue options will keep you constantly engaged in your missions, Great visuals and superb voice acting, Biotic powers are fun to pull off in battle.
Vehicle navigation and combat are weak, A bunch of annoying interface issues.
An excellent story and fun battles make this a universe worth exploring. ...
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