Mass effect 3 to have 3 gameplay modes for single player campaign

cvg

"As most of you know by now, this evening an accidental leak occurred of some early Mass Effect 3 beta code. Microsoft has advised us that through human error at their end, content which was meant for internal beta testing was flagged incorrectly and released to individuals who had signed up for the beta of the Xbox Live dashboard update. It has since been taken down and deactivated.

We'd like to stress that the leaked code is in a rough, unfinished state and was not meant for public release. The content is not final, and is not reflective of the quality of the finished, polished game due for release on March 6, 2012 (March 9 in Europe).

One feature that was present in this early build is a set of game play modes that are in development. In the beta code they are referred to as "action mode", "story mode" and "RPG mode". We want to stress that these features are still in the early stages of development and will receive considerable iteration and refinement. These modes are designed to give players an even finer degree of control over their game experience than ever before. Whether it be someone who finds the combat difficult but wants to experience the amazing story, someone who wants to focus on the action and combat game play, or fans who want the rich, story-driven RPG Mass Effect experience they've come to love - Mass Effect 3 will support all of these options. We'll have more info in the days ahead!"

sounds awesome. Im going to try all modes once the game is out.

So...

They've essentially found a way to rip out all of the RPG elements left in the game for those that want straight up gunplay? And some people still call this an RPG. :P

So...

They've essentially found a way to rip out all of the RPG elements left in the game for those that want straight up gunplay? And some people still call this an RPG. :P

mmmwksil

That wouldn't be too difficulty if ME2 was any indication. Although I think this move maybe for the best. That way they can cater to everyone's playstyle and hopefully end up making a product with everyone in mind.

Automatic replies ftw.

Is story mode, by chance, a showing of key cutscenes so I don't actually have to play the game? That's really what I've been looking for. :P

That wouldn't be too difficulty if ME2 was any indication. Although I think this move maybe for the best. That way they can cater to everyone's playstyle and hopefully end up making a product with everyone in mind.

GD1551

We also end up with a game that doesn't have much of a genre. How will people know what genre to list it under? :P

Is story mode, by chance, a showing of key cutscenes so I don't actually have to play the game? That's really what I've been looking for. :P

Basinboy

• The leak reveals a number of new gameplay mode options including an 'Action Mode' that places a heavy focus on combat and keeps all things related to story to a minimum by automatically replying for the player during conversations.
• A 'Story Mode' reduces the difficulty of combat while
• an 'RPG Mode' gives players the best of both worlds through manually-selectable replies and normal combat difficulty

Story Mode = Lower combat difficulty. :shock:

So I assume RPG mode is the actual game in its entirety while action mode is just pew pew lasers and automatic dialog. Does that mean that story mode sets the action sequences to super easy mode or just skips them entirely to let you just watch cutscenes and make choices? Honestly I'd probably pick story mode if the combat is still as bad as the first two's.

lol RPG mode, action mode Mass effect is not RPG. its pew pew pew linear corridor TPS as a RPG its Very mediocre. as a shooter its again mediocre with clunky gunplay if u want good TPS go with RDR, good RPG go with Witcher 2 Good Shooter/RPG hybrid? then go with Deus Ex HR no need for mass effect seriesSNIPER4321

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Sounds abit wierd to me having to pick from those options... I just want a normal campaign like the first 2 games. I guess it would probably be out of RPG or Story for me.hrt_rulz01

So.. is RPG the mode to play? Not really a fan of this.. no matter what your missing out on something. C-Lee

[QUOTE="C-Lee"]So.. is RPG the mode to play? Not really a fan of this.. no matter what your missing out on something. Inconsistancy

That's actually a brilliant idea, and if executed properly Bioware could revolutionize gaming. Imagine if a game was able to cater to different types of people simultaniously like that :o

This is coming from a non-Mass Effect fan, btw.

Some of these comments...

Timstuff

I'm sorry I'm playing in action mode I didn't get to see that witty comment.

I'm sorry I'm playing in action mode I didn't get to see that witty comment.

Jynxzor

That's actually a brilliant idea, and if executed properly Bioware could revolutionize gaming. Imagine if a game was able to cater to different types of people simultaniously like that :o

This is coming from a non-Mass Effect fan, btw.

Master_ShakeXXX

« mass effect fan.

lol RPG mode, action mode Mass effect is not RPG. its pew pew pew linear corridor TPS as a RPG its Very mediocre. as a shooter its again mediocre with clunky gunplay if u want good TPS go with RDR, good RPG go with Witcher 2 Good Shooter/RPG hybrid? then go with Deus Ex HR no need for mass effect seriesSNIPER4321

If you want an awesome game be sure to get ME3! :D

[QUOTE="Master_ShakeXXX"]

That's actually a brilliant idea, and if executed properly Bioware could revolutionize gaming. Imagine if a game was able to cater to different types of people simultaniously like that :o

This is coming from a non-Mass Effect fan, btw.

Inconsistancy

« mass effect fan.

[QUOTE="Inconsistancy"]

[QUOTE="Master_ShakeXXX"]

That's actually a brilliant idea, and if executed properly Bioware could revolutionize gaming. Imagine if a game was able to cater to different types of people simultaniously like that :o

This is coming from a non-Mass Effect fan, btw.

biggest_loser

« mass effect fan.

[QUOTE="AAllxxjjnn"]So ****ing what? Don't choose the action option then! SNIPER4321

The ME series may not be some sort of 'hardcore' RPG, but it's not That shallow where it should be completely re-classified as a non-rpg, like a pure TPS.

[QUOTE="AAllxxjjnn"]So ****ing what? Don't choose the action option then! SNIPER4321

[QUOTE="GD1551"]

That wouldn't be too difficulty if ME2 was any indication. Although I think this move maybe for the best. That way they can cater to everyone's playstyle and hopefully end up making a product with everyone in mind.

mmmwksil

We also end up with a game that doesn't have much of a genre. How will people know what genre to list it under? :P

Action Mode - Third Person Shooter; only important cutscences and no conversation choices, or only majo choices.

RPG Mode - Same as the previous ME games.

Story Mode - Visual Novel? Movie? I'm curious if this mode will attract a completely new crowd to gaming.

[QUOTE="Inconsistancy"]

[QUOTE="SNIPER4321"] even on RPG mode. its not RPG. if mass effect 3 count as RPG. why not uncharted 3?SNIPER4321

The ME series may not be some sort of 'hardcore' RPG, but it's not That shallow where it should be completely re-classified as a non-rpg, like a pure TPS.

[QUOTE="biggest_loser"][QUOTE="Inconsistancy"] I agree, if it's done right, games can be treated as movies (optionally), could bring more people into gaming, maybe if a story only mode was for sale, for like 10-15$, like a movie ticket, then you could just chose to buy the whole game (would probably have to scale down with sales...)

« mass effect fan.

Inconsistancy

sounds more like difficulty meters rather than actual modes to me.

sounds more like difficulty meters rather than actual modes to me.

cdragon_88

meh, as long as it is fun and does the story/conclusioin justice, I Will be haooy, 2/3 are excellent,I expect 3/3 to be exceleltntr

[QUOTE="Inconsistancy"][QUOTE="biggest_loser"] Hold on. This isn't anything new. What about Deus Ex 1 all those years ago? The difference was that they didn't simplify it down to a menu or take things out. They let the player in the game think for themselves and adapt to their own styIe while playing. biggest_loser

Make options for a story only mode, settings being |paragon, neutral, renegade| gender | love-interest.| Then strip All the gameplay (sounds crazy, but it's just for one mode) and it would just play itself as a movie, have to do some combat scenes, as cinematics to bridge the story and never switch to the dialogue selection wheel, it would just be done by the developer.

Or, strip all the gameplay and leave the dialogue wheel in, and just have it otherwise like that.

I think it could cause people to, who aren't gamers, if they were to'watch'this, maybe think "wouldn't it be fun to control this ::restarts game, and'assumingcontrol'...:: Then bam, non-gamer becomes Gamer, Success!

Also, what you're talking about in Dues Ex, not really relevant... The settings aren't there to remove your potential choices, they're to change the game completely. So people who aren't interested in gameplay(weirdos) can just play(or watch) the story, and people who aren't interested in the story(weirdos) can just play it as a pure game.

lol RPG mode, action mode Mass effect is not RPG. its pew pew pew linear corridor TPS as a RPG its Very mediocre. as a shooter its again mediocre with clunky gunplay if u want good TPS go with RDR, good RPG go with Witcher 2 Good Shooter/RPG hybrid? then go with Deus Ex HR no need for mass effect seriesSNIPER4321

So...if you were to play the game as ME and ME2, that would be RPG mode ?

[QUOTE="spookykid143"]

[QUOTE="SNIPER4321"]lol RPG mode, action mode Mass effect is not RPG. its pew pew pew linear corridor TPS as a RPG its Very mediocre. as a shooter its again mediocre with clunky gunplay if u want good TPS go with RDR, good RPG go with Witcher 2 Good Shooter/RPG hybrid? then go with Deus Ex HR no need for mass effect seriesSNIPER4321