Mass Effect: Legendary Edition

Over a decade after its conclusion, the Mass Effect trilogy is still a testament to BioWare at its best. The science fiction RPG series is in flux at the moment with a new game on the way, but the original story of Commander Shepard and the Normandy crew stands the test of time, especially after the updates all three games got as part of the Legendary Edition remaster. While yes, they are divided into three games, the Mass Effect trilogy is structured like an episodic series, with each subsequent entry allowing you to transfer your custom character and their decisions over to the next game. Not every decision ends up altering the game on a fundamental level, but the continuous nature of these games feels much more pronounced when you can play them all in one launcher. It’s a flawed, beautiful series and even after all this time, there’s nothing quite like it out there. If you’ve never played Mass Effect before and have a Game Pass subscription, get on it. You’re out of excuses.

A Good Match For: Those who want to hang out with one of the best casts in all of RPGs and like making hard decisions.

Not A Good Match For: No one. Mass Effect is good for everyone.

Rough Average Playtime: 105 Hours