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What players say
Why the number is what it is: aspect mentions counted across 368 sampled Steam reviews (334 positive / 34 negative), recent and most-helpful. Plain keyword counting, fully reproducible; nothing here is written by a machine.
What positive reviews talk about
- Story & writing34% mention it
- Combat8% mention it
- World & exploration6% mention it
- Visuals & art6% mention it
- Controls & UI5% mention it
What negative reviews complain about
- Bugs & crashes26% mention it
- Story & writing24% mention it
- Controls & UI12% mention it
- Progression & loot12% mention it
- Combat9% mention it
Satisfaction by hours played
Same score, different games: see how sentiment holds up the longer people play.
Under 5h
61%
33 reviews
5-15h
86%
37 reviews
15-40h
92%
52 reviews
40-100h
94%
109 reviews
100h+
96%
137 reviews
Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 87 | 74 |
| Creator reviews (2 tracked) | – | 90 | 1 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 91% | 85 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 82 | 278 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 95% | 89 | 243 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 300 reviews sampled · 693 total reviews in window · weighted 257.1 up / 14.2 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (126)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 80
“Mass Effect trilogy feels as great as ever, but the tech side of things in Legendary Edition leaves plenty to be desired. Some of the changes are great, while others not so much. Hopefully a lot of troubles can be ironed out with more patches. But all in all, my return to the Mass Effect universe was a blast.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Great collection of the phenomenal Mass Effect trilogy.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“This set makes the galaxy that you’ll gallivant across for 90-plus hours feel so much more immersive, beautiful, and tangible-seeming.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Mass Effect Legendary Edition is one of the most complete packages in all of video games. It rarely drops the ball and is absolutely the best way to play this trio of modern classics.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“The most complete edition to a famous franchise to this date, with improvements on almost all levels is the showmanship of how you remaster a video game. Exceptional work and a stellar upgrade for a masterpiece of a trilogy that is Mass Effect.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“If you own an 8th or 9th generation console and haven't had the opportunity to play any of the Mass Effect games, think no more - buying Legendary Edition is pretty much mandatory. It's a terrific remaster. But if you prefer to play on a PC, you may hesitate with a purchase as the original trilogy is much, much cheaper. ”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Even with its flaws, the Mass Effect trilogy is still a grand adventure. It features some of the best world-building and character development in gaming culture, and the story is so intriguing that the missteps at the end are easily overshadowed by the previous story beats.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Mass Effect is a wonderful story that is near and dear to an entire generation of gamers. This Legendary Edition is nothing short of handing someone your favorite book, and hoping they come out with the same appreciation we all have.”
read full review ↗ - 77
“Mass Effect Legendary Edition is the best way to enjoy an unmissable collection for both fans of the saga and those who have yet to get to know it.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“The Mass Effect trilogy is a personal all-time favourite of this here reviewer, and Legendary Edition comes highly recommended to anyone that enjoys sci-fi narratives, regardless of preferred genres or experience. As games, each has its faults and glitches that can't be glossed over today, but this package as a whole is a gripping adventure that takes players all over the Milky Way galaxy, meeting fascinating characters and alien races, of whom many will stick long in the memory. The lore will always be the absolute reason for anyone to give this a try, and it's highly likely that no matter the issues, the story and crew will be more than enough to keep you going to see this grand adventure right to the end. Unfortunately, one too many complaints are difficult to ignore and hold it back from being the remaster this deserved to be.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Mass Effect Legendary Edition is a classic trilogy completely revitalized and improved for new and old fans to experience. The vast number of technical improvements really gives it a fresh coat of paint, all the while tweaking and enhancing the gameplay fronts to make them superior to their originals in almost every way.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Mass Effect : Legendary Edition is without a doubt the best way for a new generation of players to discover the series while EA prepares the next chapter. It's also a great way to please long time fans in a very short term. However, a couple of defaults came back and a few new ones appeared along the way.”
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Patch history
- 7 June UpdateJun 7, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- 17 May UpdateMay 17, 2021
- Gameplay CalibrationsApr 6, 2021significant · resets scoring window