In Mass Effect 3 an ancient alien race known only as Reapers has launched an all-out invasion leaving nothing but a trail of destruction in their wake. Earth has been taken the galaxy is on the verge of total annihilation and you are the only one who can stop them - the price of failure is extinction. You are Commander Shepard a character that you can forge in your own image - you determine how events will play out which planets to explore and whom to form alliances with as you rally a force to eliminate the Reaper threat once and for all. Utilize your squad to full effect or take a lone wolf approach rain death from a distance or go toe-to-toe with enemies using devastating melee attacks. Mass Effect 3 will react to each decision you make as you play through a truly unique experience of your own creation.