Mako was the best thing about ME1
Shepard
1 laid a great platform that was completely ignored for the bland shooter sequels.
Those elevator rides though...
Was I supposed to read that in Wrex's voice? Cuz I did.
Was I supposed to read that in Wrex's voice? Cuz I did.
Of course. Bioware even made a joke about it in a DLC of ME3 where he and Grunt keeps saying "Shepard" non-stop.
This is a good overview. With all the DLC added I guess I would rate ME3 as OK story.ME1: Best Story, OK Characters, Worst Game play
ME2: OK Story, Best Characters, OK Game play
ME3: Worst story, Meh Characters, Best Game play
This is the only thing you need to know going into this series.
I think mass effect shines the most in its characters, so that's why I think ME2 is the best.
Still haven't played 3. Is the hate still strong on that one?
Yeah, I agree with this. On a second playthrough, I understand, but I feel like I would've been much more disconnected and cared a lot less about the story and characters if I played renegade my first time through the series.Dunno how people can ruin the game for themselves by playing renegade.
I personally loved it (still like ME2 more), even though I think the ending is atrocious. And also ME3 Citadel is a must-play for any fans of the series.Still haven't played 3. Is the hate still strong on that one?
Still haven't played 3. Is the hate still strong on that one?
Still haven't played 3. Is the hate still strong on that one?
OP you gotta make your main squad the canon one:
you, Garrus, Wrex
ALLOW NO SUBSTITUTES
Garrus & Wrex 4 LIFE
I tried to play Mass Effect 1 again.
That combat...hasn't aged well...at all.
Especially on harder difficulties.
Dunno how people can ruin the game for themselves by playing renegade.
Glad you're enjoying it otherwise though. 2 and 3 are significantly better.
You'll really get my meaning latter on... Let me just say don't pity a space racist. They're sub-human.
If you've done Virmire (the planet with Saren's base and the nice planet view with beaches and stuff), I hope you did not kill you know who(and I'm talking about the alien here).
Dunno how people can ruin the game for themselves by playing renegade.
Yeah, I agree with this. On a second playthrough, I understand, but I feel like I would've been much more disconnected and cared a lot less about the story and characters if I played renegade my first time through the series.
But I guess in ME1 the renegade choices were typically more antihero-like, whereas in ME2 and especially ME3 they are just plain evil.
I feel the same way. Renegade Sheppard is hilarious, but playing that way feels dishonest to me. I know it's only a video game, but I feel like a dick when I play a video game like a dick. I wish I could turn that part of me off.
That's awesome! Looking forward to some interesting new characters in the sequelYou will enjoy this series.
Thanks for your replies/support, y'all. Sounds like I'm in for a treat with ME2, especially regarding characters.
I'll make sure to grab all DLC before playing 3. No essential add-ons for 2?
Thanks for your replies/support, y'all. Sounds like I'm in for a treat with ME2, especially regarding characters.
I'll make sure to grab all DLC before playing 3. No essential add-ons for 2?
I got it, and. She was never even in the running.good riddance
I was wrong earlier, I only just finished Virmire this weekend.
And no, I didn't kill him. I talked him down with Renegade persuassion and got a trophy!
I wouldn't say the game is ruined at all. I find Renegade helps me stay focused on my (or Shepard's) goals and priorities.
I usually go out of my way to do everything and help everyone in large-scale RPGs, and end up getting bogged down.
With ME, I felt in danger of that early on when the world was just opening up and I had a lot of active Assignments.
But I found that you can deal with the majority of assignment's in your own way, without creating a disconnect from the main characters or story.
In fact, as I mentioned in an earlier post, sometimes doing Renegade stuff even helps to strengthen bonds between Shepard and preferred squad mates.
Hearing that Renegade choices are less "grey" in the sequels is interesting. I'll keep an eye out and update on progress/what I think when the time comes.
Either way, ME feels like one game where being a dick not only pays off (I currently have 9,999,999 credits), but also feels fairly natural and down to earth, so to speak.with nothing to spend them on
That's awesome! Looking forward to some interesting new characters in the sequel
Yeah, I could never bring myself to go Renegade for my first playthrough in any of the games.Dunno how people can ruin the game for themselves by playing renegade.
Glad you're enjoying it otherwise though. 2 and 3 are significantly better.
Yeah, I could never bring myself to go Renegade for my first playthrough in any of the games.
I tried to play Mass Effect 1 again.
That combat...hasn't aged well...at all.
Especially on harder difficulties.
If you prefer shooting mechanics to RPG mechanics, the sequels get better.
If you prefer RPG mechanics, ME1 is the best.
I played ME1 for the first time this year, too. It's a fantastic game.
ME1: Best Story, OK Characters, Worst Game play
ME2: OK Story, Best Characters, OK Game play
ME3: Worst story, Meh Characters, Best Game play
This is the only thing you need to know going into this series.
I know you're probably talking about Shadow Broker but for me you're describing OverlordOne of the DLC missions is still one of the most memorable of the series, while a second and third are both not as "essential", but still very much worth it.
There are no extra RPG mechanics in ME1.
Yes, there are. You need certain party members with certain levels of certain skills to open certain chests, for instance.
And now for PC versions:
ME1: Best story, Good characters, OK gameplay
ME2: Bad story, Good characters, Good gameplay
ME3: Bad story, OK characters, OK gameplay
I never really understood why people consider ME2 characters better than ME1's - because there are a lot more of them or something? They are pretty much the same in their development.
I know you're probably talking about Shadow Broker but for me you're describing Overlord
Yes, there are. You need certain party members with certain levels of certain skills to open certain chests, for instance.
The main "plot" of ME2 might be severely lacking compared to the first game, but I wouldn't exactly call it bad. It's serviceable, but it just seems more like an excuse to, which in turn leads to the real narrative of the gamerecruit.via squad member quests