The release of the Mass Effect 3 demo this past week was without a doubt one of the more exciting events that the videogame world has enjoyed in 2012 so far as fans of BioWare’s epic series and newcomers alike banded together in a frenzy of anticipation.

Before the release of the Mass Effect 3 demo, El33tonline did our part to stoke the flames of excitement by giving away early access to two lucky gamers and also by posting up our hands-on impressions of the singleplayer portion of the taster.

Naturally, we all went wild before the release of the demo and Lisa rounded up some of the more… interesting comments we saw on the site, Facebook and Twitter - read over those below but also be sure to share your thoughts on the Mass Effect 3 demo now that you’ve actually got to play it for yourself:

Twitter

NinjasCreed when he discovered that he had won one of the early access codes to the Mass Effect 3 demo:

“OIQYOIQHWXCHQAONXC AURGHHHH Fighting-back-the-tears!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!#FistPunch!!!! LOL!!!!!!!Every emotion surfacing!!!!!”

That made us really happy, thanks Ryan!

Facebook

Brendon (SKWEH) and Bronwin (Bro October) were both incredibly excited to try out the Mass Effect 3 demo, as their comments on Facebook could attest:

Here’s Brendon:

“I’m doing a happy dance now but when ME3 is released i`ll be doing a flare with a headspin and some other b-boy dancing thing”

“I dont think i`ve ever seen people so excited over a DEMO. But then again SHEPARD COMMANDER demands it”

“Mass Effect is having a Mass Effect on every single Mass Effect Mass Effector. (LOVE IT!)”

And Bronwin:

“the demo is on PEOPLE go and get it, Nadine PLAY ME3, Nadine Play ME3, Nadine Play ME3. listen to my wordsssssssss”

Garth (GaaTY) also sent through a comment - classic:

” “My name is Commander GaaTY, and this is my favourite page on Facebook” :D”

El33tonline

Praise for Mass Effect 3 was flowing thick and fast during our early access code giveaway, but p33ps continued to lavish the game and its demo with comments of admiration right up until the release of the sample - here are some of the awesome ones:

oltman

“haha! i just realised what i am doing on Valentine’s day! playing Mass Effect 3 Demo! :D”

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Tom

“sheesh - i can’t wait! corrie’s already pre-ordered the special edition (pc). going to check out the demo on both pc and xbox 360 tomorrow… hope it drops nice and early in the day(-:”

oltman

“i needed a waterproof controller to keep the drool off of it!”

RDM-ZN

“Hmmmm - looking good.”

SKWEH

“I cant wait to play this demo but more importantly THE FULL GAME. I’m glad the RPG side of the game will get it’s proper due from what i`ve been reading and i know like oltman it RPG mode all the way”

corrie

“Whoo-hoo! Can’t wait for tomorrow to get my first taste of Mass Effect 3!!! (: I think it’s a good change that you can now choose the game mode - they made sure there is something for every type of gamer! Thanks for the pre-view Oltman!”

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Die Jason

“Managed to finish downloading this just past 1am this morning, played the first SP level, loving it so far, hectic intro for a game, story is going to be epic.

Going to replay that tonight and test out the Kinect voice commands.”

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… and now?

Now that you’ve had a chance to play the Mass Effect 3 demo on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC, what are your updated thoughts on the gameplay slice? Have you tried out the multiplayer side of the demo yet or is that a task for the weekend now that it’s unlocked for all players?

Let us know below and thanks for all of the amazing and entertaining comment this week!