Mass Effect 4: The Pros and Cons of Shepard's Potential Return

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BioWare's Mass Effect series has been a major part of video game culture since the first game launched in 2007. Its compelling story, fun biotic powers, and intriguing world helped to set it apart from other RPGs, but it was the characters that really elevated the franchise. The Mass Effect series features some of the most well-known and beloved sci-fi video game characters of all time, and chief among these is Commander Shepard. They may be flanked by a great cast of support characters and crewmates, but it's Shepard who often steals the show with their heroic deeds, awkward dance moves, and no-nonsense attitude.

When BioWare announced that the fan-favorite franchise was getting a new installment, many gamers were excited. Not much has been revealed about Mass Effect 4 yet, and questions still remain unanswered as to where and when the next game will be set. With the Mass Effect trilogy and Mass Effect: Andromeda both offering up vastly different galaxies as well, there are so many options for Mass Effect 4's setting and storyline. But among all the fan debate and speculation, one of the biggest questions is whether or not Shepard will make a return. Or perhaps, more importantly, if Shepard should return at all.

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It is undeniable that one of the key factors in the original Mass Effect trilogy's success was Shepard. Other characters like Garrus, Wrex, and Liara may have achieved their own cult status, but Shepard is head and shoulders above the rest in the eyes of some fans. With players gravitating in particular to Jennifer Hale's nuanced and unforgettable performance as FemShep, the Commander cemented themselves as a gaming culture icon and a linchpin for the first three games of the