Mass Effect Legendary Edition - PlayStation 4

First off, let me just say I am a veteran of the XBOX 360 version of the game. I played 1, 2, 3, and had all the DLC for 2 and only "From Ashes" from ME3. For anyone new to the series, this game does stand out as a legend. Think along the lines of Star Wars, Babylon 5, and Battlestar Galactica, and you got something similar in story (and in some ways better). This is a third person shooter with a lot of role playing elements that get carried over from one game to the next. Can't get the full feel of ME3 without playing the first two (not to mention you would miss things that carry over). Another thing is that its 3 games for one price (and all the DLC). And this is not just 10 hours for each game. Try 40 hours for each game. Good price for newcomers. For veterans, this is what I think.In general, the biggest improvement is this - NO DISC SWAPPING. XBOX 360, you had to switch out the discs at a certain point in the game - And don't even get me started on how often it was with ME3 (I think my XBOX tray broke because of it). Legendary is on two discs. One to install some software, Another for the game. Continuous 120 hours of play! I Love it!Now to the gameFirst ME1. A noticeable improvement concerning graphics. But more importantly an improvement on gameplay. I don't know how to describe it, but there was something "off" about the targeting in combat in the XBOX 360 version as well as the combat. In this one, combat is more streamlined and accurate. I regret to say there are still those Mako (the tank) missions, but I guess you can't have Mass Effect without Mako missions. Oh well. Only one DLC: Not bad and a definite improvement on standard Mako missions. The equipment menu is still the same unfortunately, but still okay. Overall: a definite improvement.ME2: A lot people say its the best. I can't say I saw any improvements - but what could you improve. The DLC quests Overlord and Shadow Broker are excellent. Arival DLC-Story not very good, but still okay. All other DLC are add-ons, but nice. Overall: No change to the game, all DLC, and still fun to play.ME3: I found out the hard way that DLC weapons need to be bought now. NO! Not with real cash! With the credits your character earns. Unfortunately, my favorite sniper rifle, the Valliant, costs an arm, leg, and first born. It is possible to get it on the first play thru, but it is expensive. I had to use the Black Widow (which is now cheaper than the XBOX version). I was still playing at time of this review, but I have to say its nice to play WITHOUT SWAPPING DISCS (Rejoice!). I played Leviathan and Omega DLC for the first time and loved it. Working on Citadel DLC but looking forward to it. Load times are also a lot faster. They are still there, but you don't get much time to admire the scenery like the XBOX version (major plus). Another plus: NO MULTIPLAYER. I hated that part of the game and how it affected the single player experience. Good move to take it off (It was terrible to begin with). Overall: No multiplayer, No Disc swapping. All DLC. Only negative is having to buy DLC weapons (with credits), but there are a lot of guns to choose from (each different in their own way).Overall end review: Good game to get for veterans wanting to experience Shepherd's legacy all over. For new comers, DON'T MISS THIS ONE. A little warning, Mass Effect 1 is a little slow in gameplay, but the story draws you in. It kind of feels like Star Trek. Mass Effect 2 and 3 are more action oriented and worth playing. I would have to say they were more Star Wars (especially ME3). The game said legendary edition on it. Well, in my books:The Mass Effect Trilogy is Legendary.

I love this series so much! The replay value is incredible. Never get tired of it.

I remember my first time playing this was on the ps3, and only played Masseffect 2 complete edition. I platinumed it and was hooked. What a mesmerizing experience. I played some of Mass effect 1 but life happened and was not able to finish it.After many many years later, with this franchise in my head, finally came back to it.Gotta say this trilogy LOOKED beautiful, because I remember I playing part one (some of it) on ps3, and the difference was HUGE.Either way, you gotta be a bit forgiving since these are old games anyhow. I finished this trilogy through and through and this was amazing. What an amazing experience. What awesomeness Mass Effect really is. The depth, the fun, the story, the characters, the silly love scenes, the action, the suspense, the plot, I mean, this game has it all.Truly a Masterpiece of a game. Like I said, it is old, but in the future, if and when I have more time, Id love to platinum this all if possible even as an old man with gray hairs hahaha.Will be revisiting this game down in the future to see different endings and stuff.

GREATEST VIDEO GAME TRILOGY EVER!

Haven't finished it just yet (I'm a little over halfway through me3). But this game has amazing replay value, and it's just an amazing game. Can be a bit confusing after a while, and even overwhelming (mainly me3) but once you get the hang of it it's great!

Im so glad they made the Legendary edition with all 3 Mass Effects!! I loves this game whenever it came out my love & I would get pulled into the dramma & action just like a movie.Ive only played about 5 hour's so far but I can say they have taken an older game that was loved by many & made it up to date. The graphics are amazing, I have a 4k T.V. and it's just Remarkable how much better this game looks & even fells. There's been no lagging so far which is great in the other's it would lag often. And I like that they did change a few things up added some wrinkles to it. I really dont know what else to say at this point. It's been great!I will write another review after I've invested some time into it. It will also give me a chance to re-learn all the different ways to fight in the game as well as choosing different paths to go when speaking to all the characters. Until then.......UPDATE..... so Ive been playing this game probably more than I should...lol, but it's great they really nailed it! Of course there's always thing we wish were added.....I'd like to see a better assortment of weapons. I know there's decent amount & there are components that you can add to your weapons & gear as well. Just like to have seen a few newer guns. But hey if that's the only thing I can think of to change it to make it better I'd say they did an AMAZING JOB!Oh I have not had any issues really with lagging! I've been extremely surprised, if you like the older version you will like this I promise it's such a GREAT game. With that being said there are going to be people who say it's lagging & in my experience it's normally persons who's got bad internet.A MUST HAVE IF YOU LIKE THE SERIES!!