So I just finished Mass Effect 2...

It's the hype talking. You know after you've seen a movie and you put it in your top five list, and think it's really amazing. But after a year you realize that it wasn't that good, and you feel ashamed you made that claim .GeneralShowzer

It's the hype talking. You know after you've seen a movie and you put it in your top five list, and think it's really amazing. But after a year you realize that it wasn't that good, and you feel ashamed you made that claim .GeneralShowzer

Mass Effect Story > Fallout Story

[QUOTE="GeneralShowzer"]It's the hype talking. You know after you've seen a movie and you put it in your top five list, and think it's really amazing. But after a year you realize that it wasn't that good, and you feel ashamed you made that claim .grafficsak

Mass Effect Story > Fallout Story

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[QUOTE="GeneralShowzer"]It's the hype talking. You know after you've seen a movie and you put it in your top five list, and think it's really amazing. But after a year you realize that it wasn't that good, and you feel ashamed you made that claim .FelipeInside

Mass Effect Story > Fallout Story

the guy you quoted is obviously a Fallout fanboy. I've taken the liberty of actually playing almost all Fallout games, but there was never a shock n awe kinda feeling like ME did.

I found the character designs, character storylines, animations, and voice acting to be very impressive. Really among the best I've seen in all of those categories.

However, the game really doesn't rank up there with my favorites because of the oversimplified character development and customization options. Also, scanning is just one of the most tedious and boring things I've ever seen put into a video game.

I too enjoyed the story in Mass Effect 2. Their references to Star Trek, Star Wars and some other Sci-Fi films/series strengthens their story because it's simple yet effective.

Even after nearly a year, I still think Mass Effect 2 is an excellent game. GOTY contender.

It's the hype talking. You know after you've seen a movie and you put it in your top five list, and think it's really amazing. But after a year you realize that it wasn't that good, and you feel ashamed you made that claim .GeneralShowzer

It's the hype talking. You know after you've seen a movie and you put it in your top five list, and think it's really amazing. But after a year you realize that it wasn't that good, and you feel ashamed you made that claim .GeneralShowzer

You again. Do you have some kind of vendetta against BioWare for some reason? Did the big bad BioWare employee creep into your room when you were a little kid? :(

you are not the only one op, in fact you made want to play it again, where is that disc...

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You again. Do you have some kind of vendetta against BioWare for some reason? Did the big bad BioWare employee creep into your room when you were a little kid? :(

ralph2190

[QUOTE="GeneralShowzer"]It's the hype talking. You know after you've seen a movie and you put it in your top five list, and think it's really amazing. But after a year you realize that it wasn't that good, and you feel ashamed you made that claim .chandu83

That's the thing. I wasn't hyped about MAss Effect. If I hadn't gotten that game as gift, I would have bought Far Cry 2 and then I would never have known the Mass Effect universe.

In fact, I didn't enjoy a large part of Mass Effect. The inventory and the combat REALLY annoyed me.

As for Mass Effect 2, I haven't played it for about 3 months after buying it. So suffice to say I wasn't hyped from the beginning.

Now, after having played the game, I get the same feeling I got after finishing Episode 2, Deus Ex, Crysis Warhead (I liked this game a lot).

So yeah, I don't think its the hype. I think I genuinely like this game. And why not? Its an amazing game, and every RPG fan should try it for himself before judging it.

Hey if it's your opinion it's your opinion. The game didn't really give me anything special. It lacked focus and sense of progress because most of the game you did side missions. The hacking was boring, planet scanning was boring, there was nothing to do the whole game besides shooting like a madman and talking to people. There was no inventory, no items you can trade, no variety of game-play because every class felt the same. The ending boss also felt stupid. Think for a second what it was... Those are my reasons for disliking the game. I don't like TPS in general, maybe that's why too. There were moments that were epic...but so what. MW2 had more moments that were epic and more powerfull images. Doesn't make it the best game ever.GeneralShowzer

MW2 is better? What, I don't even..ugh. Are you even remotely aware that ME2 won Game of the Year and Ultimate RPG of the year at the Golden Joystick awards, not more than two weeks ago? I had no idea that the criteria for winning one of those awards was being shallow, boring and lacking focus.

[QUOTE="GeneralShowzer"]Hey if it's your opinion it's your opinion. The game didn't really give me anything special. It lacked focus and sense of progress because most of the game you did side missions. The hacking was boring, planet scanning was boring, there was nothing to do the whole game besides shooting like a madman and talking to people. There was no inventory, no items you can trade, no variety of game-play because every class felt the same. The ending boss also felt stupid. Think for a second what it was... Those are my reasons for disliking the game. I don't like TPS in general, maybe that's why too. There were moments that were epic...but so what. MW2 had more moments that were epic and more powerfull images. Doesn't make it the best game ever.ralph2190

MW2 is better? What, I don't even..ugh. Are you even remotely aware that ME2 won Game of the Year and Ultimate RPG of the year at the Golden Joystick awards, not more than two weeks ago? I had no idea that the criteria for winning one of those awards was being shallow, boring and lacking focus.

Golden what? Not credible sorry, who gives GOTY awards when the year isn't over.

Why are you trying to convince me that the game is some kind of masterpiece, when i clearly gave reasons why i didn't like it.

I'm not trying to convince you about anything, I just get peeved when someone brings MW2 into the picture. Or even starts bashing some of the most well-loved games. Anwyay here's a link to the ME2 awards article on gamespot which I'm sure you ignored: LINK

Oh, here it goes again.
I should have known,
should have known,
should have known again,
but here it goes again.
Oh, here it goes again.

do you think Mass Effect 3 is now going to measure up to this game?

yes ,it should be...

Gameplay wise, I loved ME2, a vast improvement over the previous ME. Story wise, it was pretty average but the presentation was great.

@chandu: I am really surprised that you liked ME2 to this extend and curious about your detailed views on this game. So looking forward to read your readers review a.s.a.p. I liked it alright but it is moreof a shooter and rpg elements are really weak in this game( even compared to ME1) Also, as I wrote you before I guess many gamers are impressed by cinematics that the actual game itself. Well, if we want to see a good sci-fi movie or animation there are a lot of better ones available.

Mass Effect 1 & 2 are absolutely amazing games. game of the year material indeed.

I thought it was pretty epic, the last level was intense.

there'll always be complainers though, like with any popular game

Mass Effect 2 was one of those rare games that you think about as you soon as you wake up. And maybe even dream about lol.. Can't wait for ME3, I'm sure it's going to be awesome.

It's a well-made game, and the versatile story is one of the biggest reasons why it is. Too many impossible conclusions is what makes this game fun and replayable, this game's the best 2010 game, sorry F: NV.

I agree generally that the story in Mass Effect 1 + 2 has been one of the finest gaming has ever seen, but the actual ending of ME2 I didn't think was particularly incredible: It was a cliffhanger designed to get us hyped for ME3. What the story does manage to do very well though is make you care about all the characters on your team, and become invested in them. Character design is generally done really well, in that Commander Shepard is the glue which keeps the rag-tag team together. Fascinated to see how things will round off in the final installment.

I enjoyed Mass Effect, and it's a highly polished and entertaining game, but I wouldn't call it one of the best games ever. That'd sort of be like calling...I don't know, Terminator 2 the best movie ever. Sure, it's entertaining and might even end up being a classic, but I think there are more significant/worthy titles out there, with greater lasting impressions, etc.

As for the story, the characters were interesting and appealing (although a section of the crew was a bit bland, like Jacob, Thane and Miranda), but the actual story itself didn't go anywhere.

It was disappointing, especially after the first one set up an epic premise (OMG REAPERS!!), and the second game only lightly touched on that at best.

For me the Mass Effect series is mind blowing. Like has been stated the world and races feel real, it is set in our Galaxy and makes it feel more realistic. And I can't wait for next years ME3 will be out.

But personly I hope we go beyond the trilogy I love the Mass Effect Galaxy and would want to see more, maybe as a new character. Or play as a Alien race, wouldn't it be cool if your a Krogen looking for a cure for the genophage or a Quarian on a pilgramage looking for tech. The could call it Mass Effect Chronicals and each new game with a new char doing something to improve or hamper the Galaxy. And they could have familiar chars helping you for ME 1 to 3 even your version of Sheppard. The potential for ME is massive!

I'm with those that sat and thought about the game and such afterward. I loved both games but it seemed they went too far with the changes from one game to the other. A good middle ground on the big three would have been close to perfect. First the combat could have been a combination of firefight and cover system heavy. Second I would have a more inventory then 2 but less then 1. Having things to sell and collect to use is prefered to me. Third a combination planet scanning/Mako missions would have been less monotinous. Just a few thoughts.:)

I agree with TC. I wasn't all that excited or this game and bought it off STEAM because I was in the mood for a 3rd person shooter. Turns out, that this is one of my fav games of this gen and in my top 20 all time.

I guess it goes to show how much our standards have fallen. .Gooeykat

Oh yeah? Who made you the go-to guy for creating standards?

Everyone on forums bash MW2, Oblivion, GTA IV , games that were AAA, won GOTY awards, and have a high user rating and high sales. Are Bioware games sacred or something? GeneralShowzer

DRM is non existent. Can you believe that? I mean sure there is disk check. But yeah...

I am like, these guys are too good to be true! I got the game for only $22 on Play.com!

chandu83

[QUOTE="Gooeykat"]I guess it goes to show how much our standards have fallen. .XIntoTheBlue

Oh yeah? Who made you the go-to guy for creating standards?

Self appointed, I guess ;).

In all seriousness, I didn't say it was a bad game, just not one of the all time greats. To many bad game design choices IMO.

[QUOTE="GeneralShowzer"]Everyone on forums bash MW2, Oblivion, GTA IV , games that were AAA, won GOTY awards, and have a high user rating and high sales. Are Bioware games sacred or something? _Pedro_

Without a shadow of a doubt ME2 is GOTY

How do you know this since PC sales are so hard to determine given digital distribution?Gooeykat

Wrong....Mass Effect 1+2 were both EPIC and AMAZING.... :)FelipeInside

+1. Loved both games with flaws and all, I cant wait to see the conclusion in ME3.In me1 the story was brilliant but the shooter parts were a bit boring, along with that pathetic inventory. In me2 the story was dumbed down (more about finding people instead of killing bad dudes) so that the action could be improved, they need to find the right level of action and story for ME3. Also they must add a 'villain' in me3 (like Saren in ME1). His story was wonderfully done. Harbringer wasn't a villain, he was a enemy.

Me3 - ME2 gameplay + me1 story = :)

[QUOTE="GeneralShowzer"]Everyone on forums bash MW2, Oblivion, GTA IV , games that were AAA, won GOTY awards, and have a high user rating and high sales. Are Bioware games sacred or something? _Pedro_

Not only that but, Mass Effect 2 was actually better than MW2 and GTAIV by Alot, and more than oblivions cookie cutter npcs