Mass Effect (2007)
As Commander Shepard, you lead an elite squad on a heroic, action-packed adventure throughout the galaxy.
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December 19, 2008
17 years and 229 days ago
Steam Reviews
Very Positive16,573 reviews93.6%
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Game contextLatest: IGF Team
| ContextThe evidence factors used to assess whether this game belongs on IndieGame.Fan. | Status | Notes Latest Contributor: IGF TeamEdit notes |
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Updated: Jul 13, 2026Developer scaleThe operating scale of the game's developer. | BioWare is part of Electronic Arts. | |
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Publisher scaleThe operating scale of the game's publisher. | Electronic Arts is part of Electronic Arts. | |
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Publisher statusHow the game's publishing relationship is classified. | Electronic Arts is part of Electronic Arts. | |
Updated: Jul 13, 2026FundingThe known source of funding behind the game. | Electronic Arts provides the corporate publishing relationship for this release. | |
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Release statusWhether and how the game has been released. | Electronic Arts is listed as a separate publisher for this release. |
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12 itemsAbout the Game
As Commander Shepard, you lead an elite squad on a heroic, action-packed adventure throughout the galaxy.
Discover the imminent danger from an ancient threat and battle the traitorous Saren and his deadly army to save civilization. The fate of all life depends on your actions!
- 2007 New York Times Game of the Year
- A Stunning universe with high resolution graphics and textures
- Controls and interface optimized for PC gamers
- Customize your character and embark on a pulse-pounding adventure in an immersive open-ended storyline
- Incredible real-time character interaction
- Thrilling, tactical combat as you lead an elite squad of three
- Interplanetary exploration of an epic proportion
