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Play Overview
Mass Effect 3 (2012) is a science fiction shooting game where you must defend the galaxy from a sentient race of machines. Play involves completing missions using either combat or conversation to gain support for the ensuing war. It stands out for the world-changing moral choices that impact disease control and species survival.
You play as Commander Shepard one final time as you attempt to unite the galaxy against the Reaper threat. The tone, while still dark and gritty, is one of hopelessness and desperation, epitomised in the devastated planets you visit. The gameplay is similar to Mass Effect 2, but with more variety and deeper character customisation.
As you progress, you face difficult choices. These offer an unusual degree of nuance that escapes the usual right or wrong judgements, with many still debated amongst fans to this day. Decisions you made in prior games impact on the available outcomes here. For example, you need to have pursued diplomatic solutions previously to have the peaceful option in this game.
This results in a game that underlines the impact of your actions on a micro and macro scale. The choices you make on an individual and galactic level play out before your eyes.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Mass Effect 3 11 weeks ago. It was re-examined by Thom Robertson and updated 8 weeks ago.
You play as Commander Shepard one final time as you attempt to unite the galaxy against the Reaper threat. The tone, while still dark and gritty, is one of hopelessness and desperation, epitomised in the devastated planets you visit. The gameplay is similar to Mass Effect 2, but with more variety and deeper character customisation.
As you progress, you face difficult choices. These offer an unusual degree of nuance that escapes the usual right or wrong judgements, with many still debated amongst fans to this day. Decisions you made in prior games impact on the available outcomes here. For example, you need to have pursued diplomatic solutions previously to have the peaceful option in this game.
This results in a game that underlines the impact of your actions on a micro and macro scale. The choices you make on an individual and galactic level play out before your eyes.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Mass Effect 3 11 weeks ago. It was re-examined by Thom Robertson and updated 8 weeks ago.
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Play Style
This is a Narrative and Role-Play game with Action, Adventure, Communication and Shooting elements. You can play this by yourself or as a 4-player online game. You can play up to 4 players in a cooperative online mode where the objective is to survive 11 waves of enemies that increase in difficulty.
You can play this game in the following styles:
Duration
Play Time: This game will take between 28 hours and 46 hours to complete. To see everything can take up to 65 hours.
Benefits
Age Ratings
Content Rating
Users Interact: The game enables players to interact and communicate with each other, so may expose players to language usually associated with older rated games.
Rated for younger players in Australia. Rated Mature Accompanied (MA 15+) for Strong Violence and Strong Sex Scenes.
The Citadel DLC contains a casino where players can participate in multiple gambling games with in-game currency. E.g. A roulette table.
Skill Level
13+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it's important for parents and guardians to consider the maturity required to process the game content. Being able to consider the impacts of narrative decisions is required. Quick thinking and reactions are needed during combat.
Account Rating
You don’t need a platform subscription to play this game online.
Costs
Mass Effect 3 usually costs £19.99 to £59.99.
There are the following additional costs associated with this game:
Mass Effect 3 is available on the PS3 and Nintendo Wii U, but only with a physical copy.
Mass Effect 3 has two prequels (Mass Effect and Mass effect 2) available digitally on the same platforms.
Mass Effect Legendary Edition contains all three games with remastered graphics and other fixes.
Mass Effect Andromeda follows a new cast of characters and is not a part of the trilogy. It is not included in the Legendary Edition.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Mass Effect 3
 | Xbox X|S | £19.99 | – | Free Xbox Game Pass |
| Xbox One | £19.99 | – | Free Xbox Game Pass |
 | PC | £24.99 | – | – |
 | PS4 | - | – | Free EA Play |
| PS5 | - | ||
Mass Effect Legendary Edition
| Xbox X|S | £59.99 | – | Free Xbox Game Pass |
| Xbox One | £59.99 | – | – |
| SALE | PC | £49.99 | £4.99 until 10/07/2025 | – |
| PS4 | £59.99 | – | – |
- In-Game Purchases: Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience.
Mass Effect 3 is available on the PS3 and Nintendo Wii U, but only with a physical copy.
Mass Effect 3 has two prequels (Mass Effect and Mass effect 2) available digitally on the same platforms.
Mass Effect Legendary Edition contains all three games with remastered graphics and other fixes.
Mass Effect Andromeda follows a new cast of characters and is not a part of the trilogy. It is not included in the Legendary Edition.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Game Details
Release Date: 06/03/2012, updated in 2021
Price: 90% Off
Out Now: PC, PS3, PS4, PS5, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One and Xbox X|S
Skill Rating: 13+ year-olds
Players: 1 (4 online)
Genres: Narrative, Role-Play (Action, Adventure, Communication and Shooting)
Accessibility: 0 features documented (Tweet Developer )
Components: 3D Third-Person
The Mass Effect Franchise
Mass Effect 3 is part of the Mass Effect franchise of games:
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