Fat Dragon
Arbiter
I saw somebody post this info on another form, claiming that he got a copy of a Game informer mag. early. Apparently, it has a Mass Effect rev. Feel free to call bullshit on the info, but the reviewers at the 1Up game site have already received their rev. copies, so it may be legit info.
-Both the primary score and secondary opinion are a 9.75.
-The review is, oddly, only a page long despite being incredibly positive.
-The review is on page 151.
-Some direct quotes:
"Concept: One of the greatest science-fiction stories ever told, and a new benchmark for videogame story telling."
"Graphics: Every second of gameplay offers the visual quality you have come to expect from Final Fantasy cut-scenes."
"Sound: One of the most memorable and unique soundtracks in gaming. It's inspired by '80s sci-fi, yet sounds like nothing you've ever heard before. The game also features an amazing ensemble of voice actors."
"Playability: Fun and funtional, but something always seems to be amiss with the AI and balancing."
"Entertainment: An expansive quest (18 to 30 hours) that toys with your emotions and keeps you engaged."
"Replay Value: High"
"Mass Effect shows a similar design to Bioware's previous work on Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and Jade Empire. However, by comparison, both of these remarkable games now seem like test runs."
"The gameplay is certainly fun, and it controls admirably, but it doesn't live up to the large stage the story sets or the standards you've come to expect from action games and RPGs."
"Best science-fiction story since Star Wars, and best story in a videogame, ever."
-Both the primary score and secondary opinion are a 9.75.
-The review is, oddly, only a page long despite being incredibly positive.
-The review is on page 151.
-Some direct quotes:
"Concept: One of the greatest science-fiction stories ever told, and a new benchmark for videogame story telling."
"Graphics: Every second of gameplay offers the visual quality you have come to expect from Final Fantasy cut-scenes."
"Sound: One of the most memorable and unique soundtracks in gaming. It's inspired by '80s sci-fi, yet sounds like nothing you've ever heard before. The game also features an amazing ensemble of voice actors."
"Playability: Fun and funtional, but something always seems to be amiss with the AI and balancing."
"Entertainment: An expansive quest (18 to 30 hours) that toys with your emotions and keeps you engaged."
"Replay Value: High"
"Mass Effect shows a similar design to Bioware's previous work on Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and Jade Empire. However, by comparison, both of these remarkable games now seem like test runs."
"The gameplay is certainly fun, and it controls admirably, but it doesn't live up to the large stage the story sets or the standards you've come to expect from action games and RPGs."
"Best science-fiction story since Star Wars, and best story in a videogame, ever."