Mass Effect 3: Special Edition
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About the Game
Mass Effect 3: Special Edition is a conversion of Mass Effect 3 for the Wii U platform. Exclusive to this version is a new weapon: M-597 Ladon.
Story & Setting
As none of the previous games are available for the platform, it includes an interactive, comic rendition that details the story events in the two preceding games, similar to how it was handled in the PS3 version of Mass Effect 2 . Team members can be tapped to plot their course through a map.
Gameplay & Core Systems
The game can be played with the Pro Controller of the GamePad. Using the GamePad area maps are rendered in 2D on the touch screen, marking the next goal along with pick-ups in the environment. In addition it is possible to map powers to icons as quick slots to access them faster without using the regular radial menu. Squad control over AI team mates is also provided through the touch screen.
Modes & Ways to Play
Player support includes Internet, Co-Op, and Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS).
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Mass Effect 3: Special Edition | Nintendo Wii U.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | BioWare Edmonton | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Ported by | Straight Right Pty Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Electronic Arts Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Game Engine by | Epic Games, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Developed by | BioWare Edmonton | Germany | MobyGames |
| Ported by | Straight Right Pty Ltd. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Electronic Arts GmbH | Germany | MobyGames |
| Game Engine by | Epic Games, Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | BioWare Edmonton | United States | MobyGames |
| Ported by | Straight Right Pty Ltd. | United States | MobyGames |
| Game Engine by | Epic Games, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | France | MobyGames |
| Developed by | BioWare Edmonton | France | MobyGames |
| Ported by | Straight Right Pty Ltd. | France | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Electronic Arts Publishing SARL | France | MobyGames |
| Game Engine by | Epic Games, Inc. | France | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Wii U Optical Disc | Wii U | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | GamePad | Wii U | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Touch Screen | Wii U | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Wii U Pro Controller | Wii U | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Options | Internet | Wii U | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Co-Op | Wii U | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS) | Wii U | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1 Player | Wii U | MobyGames |
| Number of Online Players | 4 Players | Wii U | MobyGames |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-11 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2012-11 | Germany | MobyGames |
| 2012-11-13 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2012-11-29 | France | MobyGames |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAN-13 | 5030941110358 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1202891089 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5030943110356 | Germany | MobyGames |
Data by MobyGames.com
