Started playing Mass Effect for the first time this weekend. I technically played it 12 years ago when a friend let me borrow it but I never made it past the prologue/intro then. It's really good, super engrossing story, lots of different options and playstyles, but also quick advancement to new gear and leveling. I started playing as a Vanguard which has the biotics and close range weapon perks.
I had played The Outer Worlds at the end of last year and disliked it. I'm now noticing how much of a Mass Effect rip-off The Outer Worlds was. It's almost the exact same game with worse mechanics, story and interfacing. Mass Effect has many more side-quests and other planets to visit. It's a better game in every way. I've mentioned it here before but I really, really disliked The Outer Worlds lol.