Although theMass Effectseries hasn’t seen a new release sinceAndromedadropped to mixed reception in early 2017, the franchise did see a well-received remaster of its beloved original trilogy earlier this year. TitledMass Effect Legendary Edition, this updated version of the first three games reminded old-time series’ fans just how much they loved the original titles.
Mass Effect’s sprawling universe, deep lore, and intriguing characters captured the hearts of players when the games first launched, and it continues to do the same with the release of theLegendary Edition. From the iconic Commander Shepard to the charismatic Turian Garrus,Mass Effect’s varied cast is highly adored by the fervent fans of the series, with many players choosing to recreate their favorite characters ingorgeous and unique pieces ofMass Effectfan art.
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Reddit user nothernlady_1984 has shared one such piece of fan art to the site. Featuring a striking monochromatic drawing of Quarian Tali’Zorah of Commander Shepard’s squad, nothernlady_1984’s pieces dazzles with an incredible level of detail alongside one of Tali’s memorable quotes taken fromMass Effect 2;“after time adrift among the open stars, along tides of light & through shoal of dust, I will return to where I began.”
The post has been very well received on Reddit, earning over eight hundred upvotes as of writing. Other Reddit users are commending nothernlady_1984 for their obvious level of skill and the remarkable level of detail that they put into the piece. Some community members are using terms like majestic, beautiful, and divine to describe thecreative adaptation ofMass Effect’s Tali, with many appreciating the limited colors used in the drawing.
This isn’t the onlyMass Effect-related fan art that northernlady_1984 has created, either. They also have equally impressive pieces done in a matching muted but highly detailed style for otherbelovedMass Effectcharacterslike Admiral David Anderson and Aria T’Loak, among many others. These other pieces can all be viewed at nothernlady_1984’s Reddit profile, with the artist letting everyone see their hard work.
Of course,Mass Effectisn’t the other franchise to inspire countless pieces of fan art from aspiring artists.God of War’s well-written and emotional narrative has also sparked the imaginations of many players, and the upcoming release ofGod of War: Ragnarokhas only further fanned the flames of creative fans. Still, there is certainly something aboutMass Effect’s expansive universe, lovable cast, and compelling narrative that keeps its passionate fan base producing works like nothernlady_1984’s incredible rendition of Tali.
Mass Effect Legendary Editionis available on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
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