Reviewed:Mass Effect: Redemption

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Anyone who has only played Mass Effect and not the second game, I ask you stop reading now as this contains plot spoilers to the second game. You have been warned.

I like the idea of a universe beyond Shepard is something that really appeals to me. I love the rich universe and well written ideas of the Mass Effect Universe. So when I heard about the Mass Effect Comic series, I was excited.

Mass Effect: Redemption is there first foray into the comic universe. Centered around Dr. Liara T'Soni, a supporting character from the original Mass Effect game and a minor character in Mass Effect 2, The story is about the preservation of Commander Shepard's remains after the opening scene of Mass Effect 2.

The mysterious alien race known as the Collector's have made a deal with the even more mysterious being known as the Shadow Broker. Dr. T'Soni team's up with Drell information broker named Feron to find out why the Shadow Broker wants Shepard's remains and more importantly what is the mysterious Collector's agenda.

Spanning the galaxy, this devestating mission brings them into conflict with Blue Suns mercenaries, Aria, ruler of Omega, the ruthless Salarian taskmaster Tazzak and finally into the ominus presence of the Collectors.

Written by lead Mass Effect 2 writer Mac Walters and scripted by John Jackson Miller, The story is a fun misadventure into the Mass Effect world. The Story itself sets up T'Soni's Agenda in Mass Effect 2 and possibly downloadable content for the game. Its real flaws are its lack of 'real' action. Its very slow paced story and the fact that the story was extremely short. Everything seemed to be rushed at you at the end leaving something to be desired.