Mass Effect first-person mode feels like a whole new game

Everyone loves the Mass Effect franchise for its third-person perspective. However, for some, it’s not quite immersive enough.

If you’ve always wondered what Mass Effect would be like in first-person mode, this mod will grant your wish.

Created by NexusMods user Aphar, ‘MassFPS - First-Person Camera’ delivers a somewhat simple premise: experience the game in first-person.

It might not include new missions or characters, but this version of the BioWare title feels brand new.

In some ways, it feels more natural to play ME this way.

How cool is Mass Effect in first-person?

Consequently, we need to handle this new mode with care, as suggested by Aphar.

“For the first time, the game's combat and exploration have been combined into a seamless first-person experience! Caution, cognitohazard: May cause false memories of a world where Mass Effect was never a third-person shooter. Handle with care.” they joked.

A few known issues plague this fan-made creation, but overall the feedback is positive.

“Who would've thought Mass Effect in first-person looks insanely fun,” commented @spikmaster18 after watching a YouTube video of the mod in action.

“ME with FPS view feels like an arcade shooter and I'm here for it. Arcade shooter meets RPG? Sign me up,” posted @wilder11.

Assuming your PC can handle it, you can download the mode for free.

It’ll help tide you over while we wait for ME5, which we’re sad to say is still years away.

The release date is one area of contention among fans. On the one hand, they want BioWare to do a brilliant job. On the other hand, they want the game now.

Regardless of how you feel about its launch, and how far away it is, all fans agree that the ME5 trailer is an issue.

Specifically, the lack of information it provides.

Although we understand that frustration, it was only ever meant to be a teaser, and thus it’s done its job well.

Now, if you’ll excuse us, we’ve got to try this first-person mode.

We’re not just helping Shepard, we are Shepard.