Mass Effect - creator confession

“Beyond the astronomical locations, you’ll also discover derelict starships, secret bases on alien moons, lost satellites… the possibilities are amazing. And ultimately your exploration is in the context of an intense mission where everything you discover is another resource or clue to help you uncover a dark plot that threatens all life in the galaxy.

“Of course, since this is the most non-linear game we’ve ever made, it’s really hard to gauge just how long the game will last with a single number. But, at a guess, for players that want to get straight through the story, it should take more than 20 hours - for those who like to explore a little more through the game, across the larger galaxy, it could actually be double that.