I have just started Mass Effect and absolutely love it so far. Seems to have the great depth of story and character that Bioware's other titles have shown (i.e. Knights of the Old Republic, Neverwinter Nights, etc...), while maintaining the illusion of a First-Person Shooter (much like Tabula Rasa tried to do).
I'll play the heretic and say I'm not a big fan of Gears of War. It is a great engine, and a great FPS, but I just don't feel it offers the depth of gameplay that I'm looking for in a game. Of course, if one is a hardcore FPS fan, it is a must-own.
FWIW, I've heard Assassin's Creed is a rent-first. It looks solid, but depending on your gaming interests, may not be what you expect of it. It's tops on my "Next to Try" list though. |