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AwesomeMuch like its conversations, Mass Effect's combat can be played at your own pace--at least to some extent. Those of you with a penchant for squad-based shooters can run around and issue simple orders to your colleagues. But if you prefer the pseudo turn-based-style of combat that features in previous BioWare games, you'll purportedly be able to do something very similar. The combat that we got to see during today's demonstration was surprisingly tactical, with objects that provided cover and proved to be all-important. Which of the six classes your playing as, as well as which other characters you have in your party, will determine which skills and abilities you have available to you in a combat situation. Much of our demo was spent watching a soldier, whose skills revolve around weapons and armor for the most part. Other equipment that you've acquired will also come into play, such as the semitransparent shield barriers we saw dropped in front of characters and then used for cover at one point.
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