GTA IV

Well it’s finally here. My special edition version arrived through the post this morning, and after I made breakfast I took it to my room to open it up.

Remind me never to open something while I am eating breakfast – Breakfast got soggy as I was so eager to play.

Already I am happy with my purchase – The bundled stuff in the special edition is awesome, and the game itself even more so. There is no main menu when you start the game, it runs the introduction cinematics.

[Mini Review] Mass Effect

Mass Effect is a Space-oriented RPG set in the year 2183. The player takes the role of a Human commander; Commander Shepard. Mass Effect is the first in a trilogy, and has episodic content that fills in parts of the story between each of the main games. I have read, however, that these are not required to understand the main plot line.

Players take position of Commander Shepard and are able to customise them, using a number of feature editors in the character creation screen. Players may also opt to be a male or female Shepard. Once you have created your character, players see themselves aboard the SSV Normandy, under command of Captain Anderson.

The game, if all side quests are completed, takes about 40 hours and throws players through a roller coaster of emotions. Its in-depth storyline and decision making process help to engross you into the action, and become attached to the characters. When you see the choices you make, making a positive or negative impact on the people around you, including crew members, you start to realise how well this game keeps you on your toes.