Photo Review of the Mass Effect 3 Collector's Edition
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Hello everyone! On March 7, [Mass Effect 3](/games?search=Mass Effect 3) was finally released - the much-anticipated final installment of the series. Unfortunately, the collector's edition was delayed until March 12, but that's okay. It is out, it has been purchased, and everyone is happy (especially Electronic Arts). Let's get to the review.

Contents:

  • 70-page hardcover art book
  • Limited edition comic from Dark Horse
  • N7 patch
  • Lithograph
  • Digital bonuses: extra downloadable mission, character, soundtrack, companion "mechanical dog" on Normandy, alternative looks for squad members, N7 hoodie for Shepard, N7 sniper rifle, shotgun, submachine gun, and pistol.

Box

The box is the size of two DVD cases stacked together. On the front, there is a glossy embossed N7 inscription, the Bioware logo, EA, and the game's title itself.

On the back side, in the lower right corner, there is a notable inscription: "Made in the UK." I explain: the collector's edition was released identically in Russia and abroad, which is very pleasing in light of the differences that often arise between domestic editions and their Western counterparts.

DVD Box with the Game

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Before us is a beautiful matte box with the game and DLC. It features both versions of Shepard: standard male and female characters. Inside, there are two discs and two papers: one has the key for unlocking bonuses from the collector's edition, and the other has the key for the game itself. Mass Effect 3 and all its expansions can only be activated in Origin. In addition to the aforementioned extras for Mass Effect 3, you will receive bonuses for the game Battlefield 3. Specifically: badges with the game logo and the N7 ship logo. You can view them here: one and two.

Loot Packaging

A cardboard box with loot, depicting Shepard's arm in armor and a human. Inside the box lies the art book, patch, lithograph, and comic. Let's take a closer look at them.

Art Book

A hardcover art book. A colorful 70-page book. Inside are sketches of locations, character models, and their descriptions. The art book is entirely in English.

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Comic

The comic is called Mass Effect Invasion. It is indeed a high-quality item. All pages are glossy, with interesting design and writing style. By the way, the comic has a sort of continuation, as we only receive the first part in the package. Below are photographs of some pages under the spoiler.

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Lithograph

Well, there is not much to say about the lithograph. It's an ordinary cardboard with an image of the N7 ship. It feels nice to the touch.

Patch

Another great item in the collector's edition is the patch with the N7 logo. The patch attaches to clothing or bags with Velcro. A similar patch was seen in the gold edition of the first Mass Effect. This edition is available for free purchase in almost any game store. You can view the gold edition closer in a post by AQuaRity.

The recommended price for such an edition is 1799 rubles. The collector's edition was released in a limited run, which is why the price has become so high. I believe that the actual cost of such an edition should be in the price range of 1000-1200 rubles. I recommend regular gamers to buy the standard digital version, which starts at 699 rubles, but dedicated fans of the Mass Effect universe should seek the collector's edition. For a true fan, this limited-run edition is definitely worth the money. Well, for those who have already bought it, lamenting the price is too late, and for everyone else who hasn't yet, I advise you to look in stores; they are still around somewhere. However, you can buy a disc "second-hand," but the prices for such resales reach 5000 rubles, which this set definitely isn't worth.

Big thanks for proofreading - Rinocrosser