Which Mass Effect Character Are You?
By: Ian Fortey
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
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Image: BioWare / Electronic Arts
About This Quiz
When "Mass Effect" showed up in 2007, could anyone have predicted just how big the franchise would become? Over 17 million copies of the various games in the series have been sold, cementing "Mass Effect" as one of the most popular video game series of all time. The games have consistently pulled down incredible reviews, especially the series' second game. "Mass Effect 2" is one of the top-reviewed games ever made. The Xbox version has a 96 aggregate rating right now. That's out of 100. That's amazing. Part one and part three also rank in the 90s across multiple platforms, and it's that kind of consistently awesome content that made fans fall in love with it.Â
It also doesn't hurt that the game has a great story and also some really intensely interesting and varied characters. Numerous races, numerous motivations, numerous personalities — all make the cast of companion characters fun and cool and engaging. With all those personalities, both heroic and villainous, there's got to be someone out in the galaxy that matches up with you, right? One character who really made you think, "oh yeah, that's me." So let's head into the cold, dark vastness of this quiz and find out who it is!
START QUIZ
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BioWare / Electronic Arts
We've got a fight on the way. How do you prepare?
I'd rather avoid this, but if we have to we have to.
I'll get someone else to handle that.
Wait, why am I fighting someone?
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BioWare / Electronic Arts
The universe is dark and full of terrors. Which creature creeps you out the most?
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Do you do your best work alone or with others in a group?
As long as I'm in charge, it doesn't matter.
Yeah, I do my best work with someone else taking the lead.
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BioWare / Electronic Arts
How much time do you spend customizing Shepherd in a game?
Probably more time than I should.
Meh, I'll just go with whatever's fast.
It can be fun to play around with.
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What kind of a fighter are you for the most part?
I fight with intelligence.
I'm a lover, not a fighter!
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BioWare / Electronic Arts
Did you like how "Mass Effect 3" ended?
I just don't like any game endings.
I don't think I even played part three.
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BioWare / Electronic Arts
Do you like Jack in "Mass Effect 2?"
A little too ragey for my tastes
Jack needed to chill but was a good character to play.
I can't really remember Jack.
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Are you a sniper?
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"Mass Effect" relies on choices. How do you handle someone choosing to betray you?
I'd try to get them to see the mistake they made.
I might have to cuss that person out.
I guess I'd have to eliminate that person.
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BioWare / Electronic Arts
Do the ends justify the means?
Well, what ends? And what means?
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BioWare / Electronic Arts
Sometimes it's just more fun to use a melee weapon. Pick one!
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What's your absolute favorite type of game ever?
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Do you need to be the winner all the time or can someone else be in the spotlight?
If I'm the winner then that's great. If not, that's OK too.
I mean, I do like glory now and then.
Oh no, other people can take the glory.
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BioWare / Electronic Arts
Are you willing to sacrifice your own health and well-being to accomplish your goals?
That's like the last resort.
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BioWare / Electronic Arts
How serious are you?
I guess sometimes when I need to be.
Ugh. Too many people are serious.
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What would you say is the best gaming platform overall?
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BioWare / Electronic Arts
Who does Shepherd belong with anyway?
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BioWare / Electronic Arts
Do you like games that include the ability for you to have a romantic relationship?
Anything that makes the story cooler is fine.
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Have you ever seen a "Mass Effect" fan film?
I didn't even know people had made fan films.
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Are you more offensive or defensive in a fight?
All offense all the time!
I like to keep myself safe.
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BioWare / Electronic Arts
What's the best Mass Effect game?
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BioWare / Electronic Arts
If you want someone at your back who knows their way around biotics, who do you choose?
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BioWare / Electronic Arts
What's the best biotic ability?
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Are you the kind of person who pre-orders a game or do you wait to see what reviews say?
I'll wait to see what my friends say.
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BioWare / Electronic Arts
Do you have a quick temper?
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343 Industries, SkyBox Labs / Xbox Game Studios
Let's say "Mass Effect" glitches on you. What franchise would you play instead?
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BioWare / Electronic Arts
If you want a mercenary, you need a mercenary organization. Pick one!
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Some gamers are more hardcore than others. How much time do you spend gaming?
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BioWare / Electronic Arts
What's more important, the gameplay or the story?
I guess it depends on the game.
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BioWare / Electronic Arts
Are you stoked that BioWare may be working on a new "Mass Effect" game?
I hadn't heard that before.
I dunno about that after "Andromeda."
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