Mass Effect

Mass Effect is a sci-fi action role-playing game developed by BioWare and released for PC in 2008. Set in a richly detailed galaxy in the year 2183, players step into the role of Commander Shepard, an elite human soldier tasked with stopping a rogue Spectre agent and uncovering a far-reaching threat from an ancient machine race known as the Reapers. The game combines real-time third-person combat with deep character customization, moral choices, and branching dialogue that shape the story and relationships with squad members. With its cinematic storytelling, immersive world-building, and engaging RPG mechanics, Mass Effect launched a critically acclaimed trilogy that set a new standard for narrative-driven gaming.