Mass Effect (2007)

In a technologically advanced future, an elite human soldier takes command of a prototype star ship and works to defend the galaxy from danger.

Director:

Casey Hudson

Writers:

Drew Karpyshyn (lead writer), Lukas Kristjanson (as Luke Kristjanson)

Stars:

Steven Barr, Kimberly Brooks, Keith David

5 wins & 22 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Steven Barr	...	Urdnot Wrex / Refugee (voice)
Kimberly Brooks	...	Gunnery Chief Ashley Williams (voice)
Keith David	...	Captain David Anderson (voice)
Seth Green	...	Flight Lieutenant Jeff 'Joker' Moreau (voice)
Jennifer Hale	...	Commander Shepard (Female) / May O'Connell / Destiny Ascension Navigator / Normandy VI / Refugee / X57 Scientist (voice)
Lance Henriksen	...	Admiral Steven Hackett (voice)
Ali Hillis	...	Dr. Liara T'Soni (voice)
Brandon Keener	...	Garrus Vakarian / Turian Merchant (voice)
Mark Meer	...	Commander Shepard (Male) / Delanynder / Opold / Preaching Hanar / Businessman / Salarian Soldier / Thug (voice)
Marina Sirtis	...	Matriarch Benezia (voice)
Ash Sroka	...	Tali'Zorah nar Rayya / Jenna (voice) (as Liz Sroka)
Raphael Sbarge	...	Staff Lieutenant Kaidan Alenko (voice)
Fred Tatasciore	...	Saren Arterius / Balak / General Septimus Oraka / Inamorda / Michael Petrovsky / Krogan Blackmailer / Krogan Bouncer (voice)
Leigh-Allyn Baker	...	Major Elena Flores / Rebekah Petrovsky (voice) (as Leigh Allyn Baker)
April Banigan	...	Khalisah Bint Sinan Al-Jilani / Mallene Calis / Protestor (voice)

Storyline

In a technologically advanced future, an elite human soldier takes command of a prototype star ship and works to defend the galaxy from danger.

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Plot Keywords:

future | optional romance | alien technology | portal | space ship | 

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Fantasy | Mystery | Romance | Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

M

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 November 2007 (USA)

Also Known As:

Mass Effect

Box Office

Budget:

$2,700,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bioware, Microsoft Studios

Technical Specs

Color:

Color Color (HD)

Did You Know?

Trivia

If Urdnot Wrex is in Shepard's team and Shepard speaks to General Septimus in Chora's Den, Wrex makes the comment:"How did your kind ever defeat us?" to which Septimus replies "I may be drunk, Krogan, but you're ugly. And tomorrow I'll be sober." This is a reference to a phrase allegedly spoken by Sir Winston Churchill to Bessie Braddock when she accused him of being drunk.

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Goofs

The timeline in the Codex lists the 100th anniversary of the first moon landing as July 24, 2069. The actual date of the first moon landing was July 20th, 1969, not the 24th.

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Quotes

Saren Arterius: Your species must know its place.

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Connections

Referenced in JonTron: Birdemic: The Best Worst Movie Ever (2012)

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Soundtracks

M4 Part II
Written and Performed by Faunts

User Reviews

A Great Story, Good Graphics and Fun Gameplay all come together to make an awesome RPG.

In the 22nd century, where humans have discovered lightspeed and have met and colonized with many alien species, a skilled commander must take his crew and teamates into enemy territory in order to find and either capture or kill a powerful alien who has means to bring back a dangerous alien species.

I've never been a huge fan of RPG's, thus I wasn't interested in Mass Effect at first. However, I soon decided to get my hands on it. Well I gotta say I'm glad I did!

Pros: -A fantastic and immersive storyline. -Very deep and well acted characters. -The graphics are nearly spot on and great. -The sound is perfect, but nothing that stands out. -The score is very varied and fits the futuristic setting. -Fun and easy gameplay.

Cons: -Although still fun, some gameplay elements( such as vehicle controls, weapon functions,etc.) can get a bit irritating. -Could have been more weapons.

Overall, despite some minor flaws, Mass Effect is a fantastic game that cannot be missed, RPG fan or not.