In the future, man finds alien artefacts on Mars giving birth to a new technology that advances mankind by a few hundred years. The colonisation of other worlds introduces new Alien life forms, friends and enemies. The creators of this technology, the 'Protheans' are thought to be an extinct species.
In this cross First Person shooter / Role Playing game you control Commander Shepard. You can create Shepard as a male or female character, as well as choosing a back story, which can influence the side missions and dialogue. You first find yourself on a ship called the 'Normandy', you move around like a typical Shooter, but the interaction is something that alot of game makers have ignored for quite some time, being able to choose the some of the dialogue. While this has little impact over the game, it allows you to find out more information from the people you meet, helping you understand the situation and events taking place. You can really define your character with the interactive dialogue. Some features resembling the game Bioshock, such minigame of the hacking of the electronic locks.
There are several alien species you fight with and against. The Krogan, the Salarians, the Turians and the asari. The Human Species don't have a seat on the intergalactic council. Humans have never held any position in Spectre, an elite group of soldiers made up form the Turian race. Commander Shepard is promised a role on this Spectre Council, which duties include overseeing intergalactic stability. This plan goes haywire when it emerges there is a rougue agent in the ranks of Spectre.
The action segments slightly differs this from a standard First Person Shooter. You run around alot without a gun equipped, weapons and stats can be upgraded as you earn points. It can take a short while to get used to the displays and functions. The FPS action scene's are not highly intense, but is just enough to keep you from getting bored.
The graphics are life like; the faces are well rounded and full of detail. The sound suits the type of game, with a great ambience. The cast features Mark Meer and Jennifer Hale as Commander Shepard, Keith David plays Captain David Anderson, Lance Henriksen as Admiral Hackett, Fred Tatasciore as Saren Arterius, and Seth Green as Joker Moreau.
This game is defiantly one you should add to your collection. Sequel? I'm sure there will be. A game like this will deserve an encore performance..... Go..... Buy Now.....
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