10 Things You Need To Know Before Playing Mass Effect
6. You'll Build Some Unbreakable Bonds
Mass Effect is a story where the stakes likely couldn’t be higher. Indeed, all sentient life in the galaxy is at risk of being eradicated by the enigmatic Reapers, and it is up to the player to put a stop to them.
So it may be a surprise to find how close-knit your intrepid band of adventurers get. Spending some time with each member of the crew, in particular talking to them after major events in the story, can reveal some of the best dialogue in the game, building a greater understanding of the world the game is set in.
Doing so is crucial in Mass Effect 2, when the bond your crew has can play in the endgame missions. It's also well worth it in Mass Effect 3, seeing how each member uniquely looks at the climax of the story and their place in it. This will inevitably enforce your desire to win: nobody ever wants anything bad to happen to Tali.