Why is Garrus so popular?

Garrus Vakarian is so popular because he's an exceptionally loyal, steadfast, and reliable "bro" who grows with the player, evolving from a rigid cop to a pragmatic vigilante, offering unwavering support, witty banter, and a compelling emotional journey, especially in his well-developed romance, making him feel like a true best friend throughout the trilogy.
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Is Garrus a fan favorite character?

Garrus becomes the supreme space badass everyone loves in 2, but he was apparently given that focus because he was apparently in a fan favorite in 1... before he became such an absurd badass. As people have pointed out though people did like him in ME1 for various reasons.
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Why is Mass Effect 3 disliked?

Among the criticisms include the ending rendering character choices inconsequential; a general lack of closure; lore contradictions and plot holes; character and narrative inconsistencies; the absence of a final boss battle; and inconsistencies between statements by BioWare staff during the game's development and the ...
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Does Garrus have a crush on Shepard?

By the time of ME3, Garrus makes it very clear that he finds Shepard physically attractive. So an unromanced Garrus probably doesn't think that FemShep is physically attractive. But a romanced Garrus thinks she's drop-dead gorgeous.
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Does Garrus ever say I love you?

In regards to their final goodbye: it's reasonably common fanon that this is the first time Garrus says 'I love you', but that's not my personal opinion. As we see in the Citadel DLC, Garrus is pretty expressive (he calls her 'love of my life' more than once!).
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Who is Shepard's canon romance?

Liara is Shepard's canon romance! It took me a while to reach this conclusion, but I realized it after playing the first game several times. For example, in one of Ashley and Shepard's dialogues, Ashley notices that Shepard is interested in Liara. Shepard has the option to end the conversation or continue talking.
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How old is Garrus ME1?

Shepard is confirmed to be 29 during the events of ME1. Patrick Weekes said on Twitter that Garrus is 2-4 years younger than Shepard, making him between 25 and 27 (so, let's say 26.)
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Who replaces Garrus if he dies?

If Garrus dies there is absolutely no replacement and you have an empty spot on your squad. Also Tali, while nobody takes her place on your squad, is replaced plotwise with Admiral Shala'raan Vas Tombay.
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Why do people like Garrus so much?

He's confident, driven, capable, badass, and on top of all that, totally flustered in romantic situations. He keeps up with Shepard, competitive without being aggressive, and perhaps more important than anything else, he listens. ... it's not just girls that like Garrus.
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Does Shepard get Liara pregnant?

The relationship is built up through the course of the first game, beginning (as stated by Liara) as a simple, scientific intrigue, and growing into something much greater. On their way to Ilos, the two finally join, and Liara becomes pregnant.
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Is Mass Effect LGBT?

Going in, I also knew that Mass Effect had a reputation for LGBT inclusion, especially bisexual representation. It's often cited as one of the most bisexual-friendly video game franchises in the industry, with both the player character and a number of major companions written as bisexual.
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What is the Liara controversy?

The character was the subject of some controversy in 2007 following the release of the original Mass Effect, with at least one case of government scrutiny over a potentially intimate in-game cutscene between Liara and a female Shepard.
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Is Shepard ever mentioned in Andromeda?

Mass Effect: Andromeda

Shepard does not make a direct appearance, though players can select Shepard's gender at the start of the game. Shepard is referenced both in conversations between characters, and in audio logs sent by Liara T'Soni to Alec Ryder, the player character's father.
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Who is the most satisfying romance in Mass Effect?

First of all Garrus and Tali are the only companions who are with Shep throughout the all saga wholeheartedly. Even when Shepard returns as Cerberus operative, in spite of initial doubts, they always back Shepard. As for romances: For FemShep Garrus is indeed the best romance available.
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Is Tali in love with Shepard?

Tali ends by enjoining Shepard to never forget he is the man she loves, no matter what.
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What do female turians look like?

Males and females do not differ greatly in terms of physical appearance, but female turians lack the sweptback cranial crests of their male counterparts and possess larger, cat-like eyes. The lifespan of a turian is comparable to that of a human.
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Is Shepard older than Garrus?

Garrus (Patrick Weekes says 2-4 years younger than Shepard, which appears to be one of the only sources on that one - fits with my headcanon, but apparently not others'): mid-late twenties in ME1.
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Should I let Garrus take the shot?

Whether you let Garrus take the shot on Sidonis in Mass Effect 2 depends on your Shepard's morality (Paragon/Renegade) and what you want for Garrus's closure: letting him shoot provides immediate revenge and peace for Garrus, while stopping him allows for potential atonement and growth (Paragon), though Sidonis still faces guilt, but you can get a satisfying renegade outcome too by making Sidonis face justice differently. There's no "wrong" answer, as both choices have consequences for Garrus's character development and your story. 
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Can you sleep with anyone in Mass Effect 1?

Commander Shepard has the option to pursue heterosexual romantic involvement with a human squad member — male Shepard with Ashley Williams, female Shepard with Kaidan Alenko — or xenophilic romance for either gender with the asari squad member, Liara T'Soni.
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Is Tali's face ever revealed?

Yes, you can see Tali's face in Mass Effect 3, but only if you romance her; she gives you a picture of herself unmasked in your cabin after you complete the Rannoch mission, and the Legendary Edition updated the poorly received stock photo to a proper alien appearance. While her face is briefly glimpsed during a scene where she removes her mask, players only get the clear photo reward for romancing her, a poignant moment for the Quarian character hidden behind her suit.
 
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Does Garrus become a spectre?

No, Garrus Vakarian does not officially become a Spectre in the Mass Effect trilogy, though he attempts to or considers it at different points, ultimately choosing paths that align with his own brand of justice, often alongside Commander Shepard, but not under the Council's official Spectre designation. He even had early potential for it but prioritized C-Sec, then later pursued vigilante justice as Archangel, and finally led a task force against the Reapers, demonstrating his own form of extraordinary service.
 
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Is it possible for Shepard to survive ME3?

Yes, Commander Shepard can survive Mass Effect 3, but it depends heavily on your choices, specifically achieving the "Perfect Destroy Ending" by having high enough Total Military Strength (TMS) in the Legendary Edition (requiring around 7800+ points) or completing the original's multiplayer/campaign effectively, revealing Shepard took a breath after the Crucible blast. In this ending, Shepard's cybernetics allow survival against the Destroy wave, though they are severely injured and left among the rubble, with their love interest placing their name on the memorial wall tentatively.
 
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Do turians get married?

Turians practice a form of arranged endogamous marriage, where a third party (usually the parriarchs of the prospective couple) finds and selects the bride and groom from a particular social, economic and cultural group.
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Is grunt Shepard's son?

Grunt is seen as Shep's kid because Shep "birthed" him (as Kelly so puts it) and was a big influence on how he turned out. He's also a teenager effectively so more of a kid than Traynor or other crew members.
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Why is Garrus so loved?

Garrus Vakarian is so loved due to his unwavering loyalty, relatable character arc from by-the-book cop to vigilante "Archangel," witty banter, "bro" dynamic with Commander Shepard, compelling romance potential (especially for FemShep), and his "bad boy with a heart of gold" appeal, making him a steadfast, reliable, and endearing companion across the Mass Effect trilogy.
 
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