The Mass Effect series is a groundbreaking epic that has immersed gamers in one of science fiction''s richest universes. Now BioWare and Dark Horse are proud to invite fans deeper than ever into the Mass Effect saga with The Art of the Mass Effect Universe! Featuring concept art and commentary by BioWare on the games'' characters, locations, vehicles, weapons, and more - Mass Effect 3 - The Art of the Mass Effect Universe is the most complete companion available to gaming''s most compelling series.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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The first Mass Effect art book, The Art of Mass Effect, was quite good. The Art of Mass Effect Universe is even better.
This handsome 184-page hardcover art book covers art for Mass Effect 1, 2 and 3. Yes, you'll be able to get a sneak peek at the upcoming Mass Effect 3, that's if you don't mind a little spoiler.
The book is packed with concept art for characters, creatures, environments, props, weapons and vehicles. There are a few sketches but most are just gorgeous fully coloured designs. The art is top notch, the environment paintings are spectacular.
There's some overlap of content with the first art book that features the first game. Here, there are additional content which makes you wonder why they weren't in the earlier book. Anyway, the first art book is already out of print so it makes more sense to get just this one.
As all the designs come with insightful commentary, there will be a bit of a spoiler when you're reading the last chapter on Mass Effect 3. If you're just looking at pictures, then it should be alright and it'll give you a nice idea of what to expect visually in the next game.
Unfortunately for a book this good, the artists aren't credited, not even with a page on the list of names like they did in the first art book. In many instances, I wanted to find out who these artists are and their websites. This is a silly exclusion, a downer.
Overall. this is a great art book for fans of the game and sci-fi art. It should be one of the top art books for 2012.
(There are more pictures of the book on my blog. Just visit my Amazon profile for the link.)
This handsome 184-page hardcover art book covers art for Mass Effect 1, 2 and 3. Yes, you'll be able to get a sneak peek at the upcoming Mass Effect 3, that's if you don't mind a little spoiler.
The book is packed with concept art for characters, creatures, environments, props, weapons and vehicles. There are a few sketches but most are just gorgeous fully coloured designs. The art is top notch, the environment paintings are spectacular.
There's some overlap of content with the first art book that features the first game. Here, there are additional content which makes you wonder why they weren't in the earlier book. Anyway, the first art book is already out of print so it makes more sense to get just this one.
As all the designs come with insightful commentary, there will be a bit of a spoiler when you're reading the last chapter on Mass Effect 3. If you're just looking at pictures, then it should be alright and it'll give you a nice idea of what to expect visually in the next game.
Unfortunately for a book this good, the artists aren't credited, not even with a page on the list of names like they did in the first art book. In many instances, I wanted to find out who these artists are and their websites. This is a silly exclusion, a downer.
Overall. this is a great art book for fans of the game and sci-fi art. It should be one of the top art books for 2012.
(There are more pictures of the book on my blog. Just visit my Amazon profile for the link.)
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Lambda
Format:Hardcover
Hardcover thick pages with high quality art make this a must buy.
Contains art from Mass Effect 3 so some spoilers until March.
has art from Characters Locations Missions and scraped projects.
One thing that could have made it better was more notes from Bioware.
Contains art from Mass Effect 3 so some spoilers until March.
has art from Characters Locations Missions and scraped projects.
One thing that could have made it better was more notes from Bioware.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By ttusman
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was extremely disappointed by this artbook. I expected so much for it, but its just a ripoff. Artworks are not what you expected them to be. Its like someone put it together in a hurry. The price is fair but in my opinion, its not worth it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great purchase
I was really amazed with all the details in the artbook. I already had the ME2 artbook that I bought from the Bioware Store, but it was so tiny and I was very disapointed. Read more
Published 26 days ago by Fannie Santerre
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good content
Full in its content. The art is lovely. Not a purchase to worry about not getting enough from an art book (as is sometimes the case).
Published 27 days ago by Danielle Jedral
3.0 out of 5 stars
It's ok...
I'm not loving this book. I think it's a bit sparse. They could have released one of these for each game. It's a quality product and worth the price really. Read more
Published 7 months ago by R. Gowan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Art Book for Mass Effect fans
Those of you who can't get enough of Mass Effect and want to learn more about the Universe will want to get this book. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Kwanzinator
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing artwork!
A necessary addition to any fan of the Mass Effect series! Large pages, fantastic artwork, and descriptions about the development of the game. 10/10
Published 9 months ago by spiritualbeing
5.0 out of 5 stars
A steal at the price
Was amazed this was under $30 for what it delivers. Yes, must buy as a fan, and yes, must buy as a sci-fi art fan as well. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Lucian B. Boicu
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great book for fans
Great book with fantastic concept art for all the characters and their development. If you are playing the 3rd game don't go through the section of the book on #3 until you finish... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Giggles
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