Mass Effect 2
The fan outcry over the ending of Mass Effect 3 is itself testament to the quality of what came before it. Mass Effect 2’s ending is heavily dependent on the choices players made as Commander Shepard, and it’s a gutpunch no matter how you’ve handled your decisions. Mass Effect 2 is also a terrific update to the original game’s systems, and the squad-based tactical shooting is a refreshing departure from the usual fare of RPGs.