On many levels, Mass Effect draws from the tried-and-true standards built by BioWare's past efforts in this genre: from Neverwinter Nights to Knights of the Old Republic, RPG fans have been treated to awesome storytelling, deep character development, and the ability to play as a bad guy (if one so chooses). On another level, Mass Effect, especially with its mature rating, leads us into the future: something that will appeal to gamers looking for something more "edgy."
Mass Effect shows us what might be possible: a simply massive game universe to explore. Mass Effect's universe is massive, but...
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