Mass Effect vs Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
If you are torn between Mass Effect and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, the two share Real-Time with Pause, Choices Matter and Female Protagonist; here is how the numbers split. Mass Effect wins 3 of our metrics to 1.
Mass Effect
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic| Metric | Mass Effect | Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 4.39 | ★ 4.35 | Mass Effect by 0.04 (1%) |
| Metacritic | 89 | 88 | Mass Effect by 1 (1%) |
| Catalog popularity | 9,045 adds | 7,038 adds | Mass Effect by 2007 (22%) |
| Avg. playtime | 9h | 2h | Mass Effect is longer |
| Platform families | 3 | 4 | Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic |
| Release year | 2007 | 2003 | Mass Effect is newer by 4 yr |
Platform exclusives
- Mass Effect only: PlayStation
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic only: Mobile, Nintendo
Verdict
Mass Effect takes 3 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on Real-Time with Pause, Choices Matter, Female Protagonist and Third Person, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.