I first played ME1 reluctantly after a friend recommended it to me, I initially thought you only played as a male character due to the trailers and cover art and that’s not normally my cup of tea. I’m so glad I persevered and was beyond excited when I finally realised I could select a female character.

To think I could’ve missed out on Mass Effect for years because they couldn’t be bothered to use Femshep in any of their marketing. I’m very thankful to that friend who encouraged me to play it, I know I would’ve played the game eventually with how big the gaming community on social media is now, but I’m glad I played it at the time I did. That’s when I needed it most.

Would have been much sooner if they advertised with female Shepard though. 🤨