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Original ShowsPopularTrailersGameplayAll VideosMass Effect: Legendary EditionBioWare•Initial Release: May 14, 2021••8IGN Rating
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8IGN LogoReview scoringgreatThe Mass Effect: Legendary Edition's first chapter removes many – but not all – of the caveats from my strong recommendation to revisit BioWare's epic sci-fi RPG from the beginning (or to play it for the first time).Dan StapletonRead Review
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Mass Effect: Legendary Edition is a collection of the first three games in the classic sci-fi RPG series, all remastered for modern gaming platforms. Content RatingSexual Content, Violence, Blood, Strong Language, Use of Alcohol, Partial Nudity, Drug ReferencesDevelopersBioWarePublishersElectronic ArtsFranchisesMass EffectFeaturesSteam Deck Playable, New Game+Initial ReleaseMay 14, 2021PlatformsGenresCompilation, RPG
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