10 Best High Sci-Fi Universes In Fiction

The Halo universe isn't the only frontrunner when it comes to crafting an exciting sci-fi universe through gaming. Mass Effect takes a lot of the plus points of the Halo franchise but adds an ingredient that makes it a much tastier dish, and that's variety.

This gaming franchise follows the brave Commander Shepard as they work alongside a colourful host of characters to defend the universe from the upcoming onslaught of an apocalyptic alien race known as The Reapers. The core concept is simple, but the universe itself is far from it.

Again, it's the variety of this fictional world that gives it soul, as there are so many alien races and planets to discover, and each of them has fascinating backstories. For example, there are the Quarians, a race that existed in sterile environments for centuries and thus developed weak immune systems. This is why all the Quarians you deal with wear enviro-suits that (besides making them look cool) protect them from disease and infection.

That level of detail and clever world-building can be found in every species, such as the population devastated Krogan, the short life-spanning Salarians or the militaristic Turians. This makes the entire cosmos feel full of vibrant life that you cannot wait to discover.