If you've never played any of the ME games then I recommend joining Ea Access. It's $5-6 a month and you have unlimited access to the first 3 ME. Download and give it a try. Or if you can find a Redbox and get the game for a couple of bucks then try it that way. Better to try it before dropping $60 on a game you don't know if you'll like. Mass Effect isn't a game for everyone but I love the series. For me this game doesn't disappoint. Hope that helps a little.