Mass Effect Side Quests You Should Never Skip

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As one of BioWare's most popular series, Mass Effect has a decade and a half of fan-favorite moments, characters, and storylines. Thanks to the release of the Mass Effect Legendary Edition, players can now experience the original trilogy all over again with a shinier new skin, as well as other graphical and gameplay improvements. Now that Mass Effect 4 is confirmed, some players who haven't yet experienced any of the games might be tempted to pick up Mass Effect Legendary Edition in preparation for the upcoming title.

Whether it's the first time that gamers have dived into the world of Commander Shepard and their memorable crew of misfits, or they want to relive their favorite parts of each game, there are a handful of missions they should definitely not miss. These side quests can be important for a number of reasons: They might be vital for filling out the games' lore, or adding deeper characterization to squadmates, or they might just be really fun to play through. Whatever it is that makes them unmissable, players should not pass on the chance to experience them for themselves.

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One thing players should bear in mind if they're playing through Mass Effect Legendary Edition is that a few things have changed since the original trilogy was released. Not only have the games been overhauled to improve gameplay, but decisions that gamers make and the side missions they complete in Mass Effect and Mass Effect 2 now contribute to Mass Effect 3's Galaxy at War and Galactic Readiness system.

Many missions and side quests are presented as completely optional, but not if players want to achieve the best ending. Recruitment and Loyalty missions in Mass Effect 2 have