Mass Effect: Legendary Editionhas arrived, giving old and new fans alike a chance to dive into BioWare’s classic RPG. The remastered version of theMass Effecttrilogy offers improved graphics and controls, as well as most of the original DLC and expansions.
There are twelve major DLCs included inMass Effect: Legendary Edition, but not all of them are equally good. While mostMass Effectfans will want to try every DLC to get the complete story, there are three that no player should miss out on experiencing.
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Mass Effect 2: Lair of the Shadow Broker
The first unmissableMass EffectDLC included inMass Effect: Legendary Editionis Lair of the Shadow Broker. Players will be able to start it during their playthrough ofMass Effect 2, after speaking with Liara T’Soni on Ilium.
The Shadow Broker is frequently referenced in the first twoMass Effectcampaigns, but players don’t get a chance to encounter them face-to-face until Lair of the Shadow Broker. As a ruthless information trader, the Shadow Broker is an enigmatic figure who hides their own identity while selling sensitive intel to the highest bidder.
While helping Liara to hunt this mysterious individual down, players will get to experience a diverse collection of missions. These include aCSI-style investigation, a hovercar chase, and the climatic invasion ofthe Shadow Broker’s lair. The Shadow Broker also has detailed files on many ofMass Effect’s characters, meaning players can discover a lot about their favorites by the end of the DLC.
Mass Effect 3: Leviathan
Although the From the Ashes DLC is a contender, there’s probably no better DLC for diving intoMass Effectlore thanMass Effect 3:Leviathan. This DLC, which players can begin after Priority: Palaven, focuses on the origins of the Reapers. Following the work of a Dr. Bryson, Shepard and the crew of the Normandy will chase clues that lead to them discovering the true story of the series' main antagonists.
There are a few different mission types andmini-games in theMass Effect 3:Leviathan DLC. These include a puzzle to piece together Dr. Bryson’s notes, a section in which Shepard guides a repair drone, and a diving trip in a submersible mech.
Mass Effect 3: Citadel
The final best choice on aMass EffectDLC listisMass Effect 3:Citadel, an extended love letter to the series as a whole. The premise is that the Normandy crew are on shore leave, though an attempt on Shepard’s life leads to this break being not all rest and relaxation.
Mass Effect 3:Citadel boasts a significant amount of content, more than any otherMass EffectDLC. Players will divide their time evenly between the action-packed story that kicks off with the attempt on Shepard’s life, and some fan service with all the bestMass Effectcharacters.
A large part of the Citadel DLC is a new hub area where players can interact withformer and currentMass Effectcompanions. This all culminates in a huge party at Shepard’s apartment, where players can see squad mates from across the series interacting in a unique social setting. Whether it be a drunken Grunt sitting in the broken shower or Joker’s wild stories at the Citadel bar,Mass Effect:Citadel is a fitting send-off for the legendary series.
Mass Effect: Legendary Editionis available now for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
