Mass Effect 3 is een actie-RPG uit 2012 waarin je als Commander Shepard de laatste strijd leidt tegen de Reapers om de aarde en de melkweg te redden. De gameplay combineert tactische shooter-actie met diepgaande teammanagement; je werft diverse bondgenoten, gebruikt nieuwe gecombineerde Biotic/Tech-krachten en neemt cruciale beslissingen die het verloop beïnvloeden. Een geïntegreerde co-op modus laat je online samenwerken, waarbij multiplayer-voortgang de singleplayer-voorbereiding beïnvloedt. Fans van epische sci-fi verhalen en keuzegedreven RPG's zullen dit slotstuk waarderen.
","tokens":{"input":2511,"output":162,"total":2673}}De centrale premisse draait om het verenigen van uiteenlopende, vaak sceptische buitenaardse facties tegen een overweldigende mechanische dreiging. Succes hangt niet alleen af van gevechtsvaardigheid, maar ook van de allianties die gedurende de trilogie zijn gesmeed en onderhouden. Je moet een diverse groep teamleden rekruteren, waaronder terugkerende veteranen en nieuwe gezichten zoals de soldaat James Vega en de nieuw belichaamde AI, EDI. Elke beslissing en elke gecultiveerde relatie beïnvloedt direct de beschikbare middelen en steun voor de ultieme confrontatie.
\n\nDe gameplay legt de nadruk op tactische gevechten. Shepard maakt gebruik van een uitgebreid arsenaal aan nieuwe vaardigheden, waardoor nieuwe gevechtsmanoeuvres mogelijk zijn, zoals blind fire (schieten achter dekking zonder te richten) en robuustere mêlee-aanvallen. Een belangrijk mechanisch kenmerk is de mogelijkheid om biotische (bovennatuurlijke) en technische krachten tussen teamleden te combineren om verwoestende Power Combos te ontketenen, wat een extra laag strategische diepte toevoegt aan vuurgevechten.
\n\nDe uniciteit van dit spel ligt in de toewijding aan spelerkeuze en de gevolgen die zijn overgenomen uit eerdere delen. Hoewel het onmiddellijke doel overleving is, dwingt de narratieve structuur spelers om de emotionele tol van leiderschap te beheren, aangezien partners mogelijk het ultieme offer moeten brengen om de overwinning te behalen. Het opbouwen van de definitieve strijdmacht vereist zorgvuldig beheer van deze relaties en de inzet van gespecialiseerde klassen en rassen om schijnbaar onmogelijke kansen te overwinnen.
\n\nDit hoofdspel wordt ondersteund door een aanzienlijke hoeveelheid downloadbare inhoud, met 11 afzonderlijke DLC-pakketten die het verhaal, missies en karakterontwikkelingen uitbreiden. Het spel heeft ook een remaster ontvangen, waardoor de ervaring naar modernere standaarden is gebracht. Er zijn geen standalone uitbreidingen voor dit specifieke deel.
\n\nEen geïntegreerde coöperatieve multiplayerstand stelt spelers in staat om online samen te werken om uitdagende conflictzones te bevrijden tegen steeds moeilijkere golven tegenstanders. De voortgang die in deze modus wordt geboekt – het aanpassen van strijders, het verwerven van nieuwe wapens, bepantsering en vaardigheden – draagt direct bij aan de War Preparedness statistieken die in de singleplayer-campagne worden gebruikt, wat een tastbare koppeling tussen de twee ervaringen biedt.
","tokens":{"input":2701,"output":904,"total":3605}}Strong violence and sex scenes

A remaster of the original Mass Effect 3 included in the Mass Effect: Legendary Edition bundle.

Mass Effect: Genesis 2 is an "interactive backstory comic". It is an updated version of Mass Effect: Genesis, which was originally created for Mass Effect 2. Genesis 2 fills the role of Mass Effect and Mass Effect 2 for new players to the series, introducing them to the story of the first two games in the Mass Effect trilogy and allowing them to make some of the major plot decisions that players could make by playing through the previous games. The player is prompted to begin Genesis 2 after character creation, but using it is optional. There are two versions of the comic, one each for a male and female Commander Shepard.

When a sinister conspiracy targets Commander Shepard, you and your team must uncover the truth, through battles and intrigue that range from the glamour of the Citadel's Wards to the top-secret Council Archives. Uncover the truth and fight alongside your squad – as well as the cast from the original Mass Effect and Mass Effect 2, including Urdnot Wrex!

Mass Effect 3: Reckoning was the final, free multiplayer DLC for Mass Effect 3, which added new playable character classes, seven new weapons, and two new pieces of gear to the game's co-op multiplayer mode. The expansion introduced a variety of new recruits, such as the Geth Juggernaut, Alliance Infiltration Unit, and Krogan Warlord, along with weapons like the Biotic Hammer and Geth Spitfire Assault Rifle to help fight the Reaper threat.

Omega has been seized by one of Cerberus' most accomplished and brilliant agents, General Oleg Petrovsky…and Aria T'Loak is plotting her revenge. To reclaim her domain, she must team up with Commander Shepard. Join Omega’s infamous leader in her fight to retake the notorious black market station. Navigate Omega’s seedy underbelly as Aria joins your squad and you witness her legendary biotic powers and unrelenting ruthlessness first-hand. Help Nyreen Kandros, the valiant turian leader of the Talon mercenary group, as she fights to free the enslaved people of Omega. Face down fearsome new enemies, including the Cerberus-manipulated Reaper, the Adjutant. Shape Omega’s future through four death-defying missions, and strike a devastating blow to the Illusive Man's plans.

Mass Effect 3 plunges you into an all-out galactic war to take Earth back from a nearly unstoppable foe – and how you fight that war is entirely up to you. Groundbreaking interactive storytelling drives the heart-pounding action in which each decision you make could have dire and deadly consequences. You are Commander Shepard, the only one who can save Earth from annihilation. BioWare makes its debut on the Nintendo console with the gripping blockbuster game of the year: Mass Effect 3 - coming to the Wii U console with brand new features and content that fully take advantage of the Wii U hardware. Command the battlefield like never before by using the Wii U GamePad to issue commands and unleash devastating attacks. Bonus content includes a new mission and squad member, an exclusive new weapon, the Extended Cut ending, and an interactive backstory experience detailing previous events in the Mass Effect universe.

The battle to save the galaxy rages on and a familiar foe returns in the largest downloadable content pack to-date for Mass Effect 3 multiplayer! Mass Effect 3: Retaliation ups the challenge by adding treacherous environmental hazards to existing maps and will introduce the infamous Collectors as a new enemy faction in multiplayer. Also making its way into the Mass Effect 3: Retaliation pack is a brand-new challenge system that will reward players for their accomplishments in multiplayer. This new feature will give players the ability to track and compare progress across different multiplayer challenges. The entire pack will include: New “Hazard” Versions of Existing Maps: Wage war across six maps as a regular rotation of Firebases will be introduced to different hazards and traps. Survive the onslaught of Acid, Lightening, Meltdowns, Sandstorms, Swarms and Whiteouts! New Deadly Enemy Faction: Prepare to face off against the Collector Praetorian, Scion, Abomination, Trooper, and Captain. Reports have also come in that Cerberus has enlisted the Dragoon to their ranks and the Geth are deploying new Drones to the battlefield. New Unlockable Weapons: The Collectors have also brought deadly new weapons to the fight: the Collector Assault Rifle, Sub-Machine Gun, and Sniper Rifle. Unlock these weapons and new equipment upgrades to build to your arsenal. New Class Kits to Unlock: A host of new characters have joined the war to fight this new threat, including the Turian Havoc Soldier and Turian Ghost Infiltrator. Additional class kits will be added as the weeks progress. New Powerful Upgrades: Outfit your weapons with three new ammo modifications and fortify your gear with five unique upgrades to defeat even the toughest foes. New Multiplayer Challenge Feature: Think you are the best soldier in the Alliance? Make sure to track your progress in the new “Challenges” database. Complete various multiplayer assignments and feats of strength to unlock titles and banners to display in-game, and then compare your progress against your friends.

Something lurks in the dark corners of space, something powerful enough to kill a Reaper. Shepard must discover the most closely guarded secret in the galaxy before the Reapers silence it forever. Mass Effect 3: Leviathan expands upon the events of Mass Effect 3, with gripping and emotional storytelling, compelling new characters, and powerful weapons and upgrades. Unravel the dark history about the Reapers as you race across the galaxy to discover the Leviathan.

The Mass Effect 3: Earth DLC is a free multiplayer expansion for the game that added new maps, characters, weapons, and a higher difficulty level to the game's co-op multiplayer mode. Players can select from six new human N7 classes, use three new weapons, play on maps located on Earth (Firebase Rio, Vancouver, and London), and face challenges on the new "Platinum" difficulty level.

The Extended Cut downloadable content adds to and modifies the ending of Mass Effect 3, in response to fan feedback.

The Mass Effect 3: Rebellion Pack was a free multiplayer expansion for Mass Effect 3. It added new maps (Firebase Jade and Firebase Goddess), three new weapons, and six new playable multiplayer characters from species affected by the Reaper invasion, such as Quarians and Vorcha. The pack also introduced a new in-mission objective and a new gear slot for persistent bonuses, enhancing the cooperative multiplayer experience.

The Mass Effect 3: Resurgence Pack is a free multiplayer expansion for Mass Effect 3 that adds two new maps (Firebase Condor and Firebase Hydra), six new playable characters (including Asari Justicar, Krogan Battlemaster, Batarian Soldier, Batarian Sentinel, Geth Engineer, and Geth Infiltrator), three new weapons (Striker Assault Rifle, Kishock Harpoon Gun, and Geth Plasma SMG), and new consumables like Strength Enhancer and Targeting VI. These items can be unlocked through in-game reinforcement packs purchased with in-game credits.

Cerberus has attacked Eden Prime and taken over a human colony. Alliance forces are stretched too thin fighting the Reapers and are unable to offer support. Intel indicates that Cerberus is after a Prothean artifact and has found it. Shepard must infiltrate the colony and recover the artifact. From Ashes includes a powerful new and permanent squad member – the last surviving Prothean. Learn more about the last days of the Prothean empire, before the Reapers wiped out their race. From Ashes also includes a new weapon, the Prothean Particle Rifle, and new appearances for every squad member.