Mass Effect is an important series for RPGs and shooters alike. Throughout the original trilogy, it helped introduce a generation of players to the world of PC role-playing games while simultaneously bridging the gap between that world and the world of third-person shooters.

The Mass Effect Legendary Edition brings the story to modern consoles with the convenience to play them all in one convenient package. The trilogy as a whole holds up surprisingly well; even the earliest entry in the series is still mostly a joy to play, though having the whole story assembled makes it easier to see the flaws in this brilliant sci-fi story.