Mass Effect vs SMG - Which is the better game(IMO).

Ok, I don't own a Wii but I do know someone who does and I have played SMG for probably 6 hours and I've played Mass Effect for around 8 hours. Sure I haven't beaten either game, but it's quite enough to get the concept of both games and to make a decision on which is better. Now before I get into this, don't tell me I can't compare the two they are so different...well I just did, now you can either accept and read or get out. Someone might say that if you think one game is better than the other it is due to personal taste, and I agree with that but both of these games do a great job at attracting new people who haven't experience either genre. SMG did a great job for me a person who is really into shooters but when I played it, I felt that gaming had finally come back alive. Mass Effect might get people who are into JRPG or fast action games into the genre too. So it's a toss-up.

Story:

Lets get one thing clear...SMG's story is laughable. The beginning was so uninspiring and bogus, I almost thought it would take me out of the game. Now you may say that Mario games have always had crappy stories. Now I'm sorry but that's not excuse, I'm not going to excuse that, this was a really good chance of Nintendo to change that and they blew it. I swear I felt like I was playing Mario Party's storyline and though Bowser at one point is going to come and take my stars away. It just didn't fold very well and for the most part it seemed to be meaningless. Some levels or planets when playing, they were so off the story that I felt like I jumped from single player to multiplayer. Thank god though the planets were fun.

Mass Effect's story is obviously the better one. It's so amazing, my favorite all time game is Kotor and it was mostly due to its story, so I wasn't expecting to like Mass Effect more...wow what a surprise. The story is 5x better and more appealing. I couldn't believe how much I was into it. Can easily be turned into a great book or movie no doubt. Nothing beats it, it is the best story in a video game to date. The way the characters, cities, etc take into place...absolutely perfect.

Summary: Going to give the nod to Mass Effect, the story is just amazing and it's laughable that I'm comparing this to SMG's story.

Gameplay:

Now this is a hard one, very close contest. I loved Mass Effect's gameplay, I think it was done perfectly except that I can't help but feel that I've done it before. It is mostly due to the shooter aspect. I wasn't as nearly impressed as I was with SMG's gameplay. When playing SMG for the first time, I though wow I can't believe games can still be as fun as the used to be. SMG really did give me a fresh feeling towards games. It was so new, so fun. The puzzles, the gravity, the spherical design on the planets. So well-done. Going to have to give major props to Nintendo to be back and innovate the industry in the best possible way. Mass Effect while it was innovative too, it just didn't feel very new to me, maybe it's because I've been playing too many shooter games, I don't know. I guess gameplay will be personal taste this time because someone who is used to playing platformers may feel the exact opposite.

Summary: SMG's gameplay was just way too damn fun and had great lasting appeal to it. I went home wanting to play it more and more.

Sound:

Nope, sorry SMG fans. Didn't like it, I mean I guess I can understand Mario 64 fans liking the fact that they used a lot of the sound effect from Mario 64 but I don't. I loved Mario 64 but I feel that they might have been a bit lazy on this department. The sound effects are fine, but way too much alike sometimes. The audio in this game is also fine, but lol sometimes the music will get dramatic and I would think, what are they trying to do? Make a cartoony fun game dramatic? That just doesn't work for me. It would be like Dorra the Explorer being dramatized by College students, it just doesn't work. With that said, there isn't anything wrong with the sound in SMG, I just didn't like it.

Mass Effects sound was AMAZING! I love it, the weapon sounds, the powers, the voice-acting, the music. All top-notch. They really did try with this game, it's probably the best sound in a video game I've played. The audio is amazing, I can't explain it, you will just have to go watch a gameplay footage, but it really puts you in the mood that you are in this planet and you are in an epic battle. It really works great.

Summary: Sound goes to Mass Effect, I just didn't like what they did with SMG, maybe I didn't understand it.

Graphics:

Ok, so why would I be comparing a 360 game to a Wii game? Well at a technical standpoint, Mass Effect is obviously better, so I won't compare that. Going to compare the art-**** I think SMG does a really good job of making itself standout, the vibrant colors, the lively characters and animations. It feels like I am 8 again watching my favorite Saturday morning cartoon. Not only does it look good, but it also looks happy and fun. Anyone watching it would immediatly want to take a crack at it. I can't say the same about Mass Effect's art-**** Unlike SMG's, it doesn't standout very well. Don't get me wrong, it looks great in the technical aspect of it, but in the end it looks dull, boring, dead, what a shooter looks like, you name it. I am disappointed that they didn't try to make their game look apart from others, perhaps it can be due to the Unreal Engine 3(are they using that one I'm not sure).

Summary: Mass Effect looks better technically, but SMG looks better artistically and that my friends is enough to draw anyone to the game.

Overall/Replayability/Conclusion:

I probably can't say which one has better replay value since I haven't finished either but since you will be able to go back to the planets and collect things you haven't before, discover secrets, etc...I can say that they are probably both equal in this. Overall I think that both games are equal, to a technical standpoint, Mass Effect is the better game but to just plain out fun SMG is. I can't say which is better because they both have a place in my heart. But it is all up to you, I think the true winner is the person who owns both games. 360 fans may consider that Mass Effect is the best game of this gen, Wii fans may think SMG is the best, but in the end they are both right.

mass effect by far is

good review anyway

How have you been playing mass effect for 8 hours if the game hasnt came out yet, or am i wrong about it not being out yet?comptonst

loads of people have the game. kmart

How have you been playing mass effect for 8 hours if the game hasnt came out yet, or am i wrong about it not being out yet?comptonst

Kmart.

So far Super Mario Galaxy has amazed me. I was a bit skeptical at first, I wasn't sure how the game would be but its great. Definitely in my top 5 this gen, i'll make a further evaluation after I played it longer.

If Mass Effect is just as great, oh boy.

Apples and oranges my friend, apples and oranges.lantus

well they're both fruit for starters...

since i haven't played mass effect, i cannot comment on anything pretaining to that.

However, i have to strongly disagree with your comments towards mario galaxy's sound. Mainly, the music. This games score was not only well suited for every instance in the game, but it is an incredible stand alone soundtrack. Every mario game has had incredibly memorable songs, but galaxy took it to the next level with orchestrated music that is bigger and better then ever before. The game does lack voice acting for the most part, which actually didn't hurt the game.. and the sounds characters make are very fun and charming(from the little luma's to mario's ever so lovable noises! Plus, bowser sounds incredible this time round!)

As for the story, you're right that it the plot is simple.. but galaxy has a charm to it that is undeniable; and bowser shows that he's still one of the greatest baddies around! Getting a little more in to the presentation side, the game also does a great job of making everything so beautifully cinematic. Anyways, story is about the characters adventure too.. and mario has a fantastic adventure in this one.

SMG is better Mass Effect is just a KOTOR clone and has RPG elemets

SMG is just a non thinking fun game to play

SMG is better Mass Effect is just a KOTOR clone and has RPG elemets

SMG is just a non thinking fun game to play

Norg

I've seen you post a few times before here. You are a PS3 fanboy, of course you will say that because only fanboys make harsh generalizations like that even though they haven't played the game.

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SMG is better Mass Effect is just a KOTOR clone and has RPG elemets

SMG is just a non thinking fun game to play

Ilived

I've seen you post a few times before here. You are a PS3 fanboy, of course you will say that because only fanboys make harsh generalizations like that even though they haven't played the game.

Well mass effect is like KOTOR is it not it made by the same people

Platformers will always get the edge in my book just for the simple fact that u can Jump yes Jump i dont think u can jump in Mass effect can u ??????

SMG is better Mass Effect is just a KOTOR clone and has RPG elemets

SMG is just a non thinking fun game to play

Norg

KOTOR didn't have RPG elements? You can't comment until you have played both kthnxbi.

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SMG is better Mass Effect is just a KOTOR clone and has RPG elemets

SMG is just a non thinking fun game to play

Norg

I've seen you post a few times before here. You are a PS3 fanboy, of course you will say that because only fanboys make harsh generalizations like that even though they haven't played the game.

Well mass effect is like KOTOR is it not it made by the same people

Platformers will always get the edge in my book jut for the simple fact that u can Jump yes Jump i dontthink u can jump in Mass effect can u ??????

Jumping doesn't make a platformer. I can jump in Halo.

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SMG is better Mass Effect is just a KOTOR clone and has RPG elemets

SMG is just a non thinking fun game to play

Brutal_Elitegs

KOTOR didn't have RPG elements? You can't comment until you have played both kthnxbi.

well umm u got to up grade the char stats and abilitesand add different armor and weapons to them thats very Diablo and Baulders gate style 2 me ...... so i stand by my commet MAss effect does have RPG elements

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SMG is better Mass Effect is just a KOTOR clone and has RPG elemets

SMG is just a non thinking fun game to play

Brutal_Elitegs

I've seen you post a few times before here. You are a PS3 fanboy, of course you will say that because only fanboys make harsh generalizations like that even though they haven't played the game.

Well mass effect is like KOTOR is it not it made by the same people

Platformers will always get the edge in my book jut for the simple fact that u can Jump yes Jump i dontthink u can jump in Mass effect can u ??????

Jumping doesn't make a platformer. I can jump in Halo.

Can u jump in mass effect didnt think so

SMG is better Mass Effect is just a KOTOR clone and has RPG elemets

SMG is just a non thinking fun game to play

Norg

Yet another mindless comparison of KOTOR to Mass Effect. Anybody who thinks that Mass Effect is just KOTOR with Star Wars replaced by another "universe" is sadly misinformed. Mass Effect has enough game play improvements to make up for the loss of the ability to play a Jedi.

You don't know what you are talking about. Glad you enjoy your "non-thinking" game. Apparently it fits in well with your overall lifestyle.

[QUOTE="Ilived"][QUOTE="Norg"]

SMG is better Mass Effect is just a KOTOR clone and has RPG elemets

SMG is just a non thinking fun game to play

Norg

I've seen you post a few times before here. You are a PS3 fanboy, of course you will say that because only fanboys make harsh generalizations like that even though they haven't played the game.

Well mass effect is like KOTOR is it not it made by the same people

Platformers will always get the edge in my book just for the simple fact that u can Jump yes Jump i dont think u can jump in Mass effect can u ??????

The jumping is exactly what makes me hate most platformers. Too many of them are really just the same....fiddley little "don't fall off the ledge into the water....lava....endless abyss....whatever". You fall off and then repeat 5 minutes of game until you fall off again.

Ratchet and Clank is the only platformer I can stand, mostly because it's more shooting and cool weapons and a minimum, in comparison to most, of timing a bunch of dumb jumps.

Comparing the stories? Lol, that's just unfair :P

Anyway I'd be surprised if ME had better sound than SMG. SMG has one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard. But it is just an opinion.

Mass Effect looks better,plays better and sounds better.

GOTY contender and may be the best rpg ever made.

Comparing the stories? Lol, that's just unfair :P

Anyway I'd be surprised if ME had better sound than SMG. SMG has one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard. But it is just an opinion.

sexy_chimp

I just didn't get into it.

I was hopeing somebody wouldn't compare this two games... but now somebody has.. :roll:

Two different genres on two different consoles nonetheless.. They have nothing to do with each other. :roll:

Thats as odd as saying

Dogs > Tires

or

Cats > Airplanes

Buy both. Period.

I was hopeing somebody wouldn't compare this two games... but now somebody has.. :roll:

Two different genres on two different consoles nonetheless.. They have nothing to do with each other. :roll:

Thats as odd as saying

Dogs > Tires

or

Cats > Airplanes

Buy both. Period.

punkindoubt86

You didn't even read the first part where I said I can't care less if I'm comparing the two. Am I suppose to put it in bold? God shutup.

Bioware RPG vs. a 3D Mario title for replayability... and you give them a tie? I can understand that you didn't want to give the nod to either game without completing them first, but the choice should be obvious. Pretty well any WRPG is going to outscore a platformer in replayability. :?

As far as art style goes, you clearly don't know that a good art style doesn't limit itself to vibrancy, and simplicity. Blade Runner, the artistic inspiration for Mass Effect, was an incredibly influential sci-fi property. To say that Mass Effect's art style is dull, boring, etc. is essentially bashing Blade Runner's art style--that is a sci-fi inspired no-no!

The rest of the comparison was great.

llived- The beginning of Mario Galaxy is amazing http://www.gametrailers.com/player/27218.html

Also how can you not like the music? The game has fantasticremixes of SMB3, and orchestrated music. http://www.gametrailers.com/player/26599.html

They both definitely deserve the spot.

But how can you not like SMG's sound? :P It's probably the best audio I've ever heard from Nintendo. It's amazing.

SMG right now, but I have to play Mass Effect to make the final judgement.

Ok, I don't own a Wii but I do know someone who does and I have played SMG for probably 6 hours and I've played Mass Effect for around 8 hours. Sure I haven't beaten either game, but it's quite enough to get the concept of both games and to make a decision on which is better. Now before I get into this, don't tell me I can't compare the two they are so different...well I just did, now you can either accept and read or get out. Someone might say that if you think one game is better than the other it is due to personal taste, and I agree with that but both of these games do a great job at attracting new people who haven't experience either genre. SMG did a great job for me a person who is really into shooters but when I played it, I felt that gaming had finally come back alive. Mass Effect might get people who are into JRPG or fast action games into the genre too. So it's a toss-up.

Story:

Lets get one thing clear...SMG's story is laughable. The beginning was so uninspiring and bogus, I almost thought it would take me out of the game. Now you may say that Mario games have always had crappy stories. Now I'm sorry but that's not excuse, I'm not going to excuse that, this was a really good chance of Nintendo to change that and they blew it. I swear I felt like I was playing Mario Party's storyline and though Bowser at one point is going to come and take my stars away. It just didn't fold very well and for the most part it seemed to be meaningless. Some levels or planets when playing, they were so off the story that I felt like I jumped from single player to multiplayer. Thank god though the planets were fun.

Mass Effect's story is obviously the better one. It's so amazing, my favorite all time game is Kotor and it was mostly due to its story, so I wasn't expecting to like Mass Effect more...wow what a surprise. The story is 5x better and more appealing. I couldn't believe how much I was into it. Can easily be turned into a great book or movie no doubt. Nothing beats it, it is the best story in a video game to date. The way the characters, cities, etc take into place...absolutely perfect.

Summary: Going to give the nod to Mass Effect, the story is just amazing and it's laughable that I'm comparing this to SMG's story.

Gameplay:

Now this is a hard one, very close contest. I loved Mass Effect's gameplay, I think it was done perfectly except that I can't help but feel that I've done it before. It is mostly due to the shooter aspect. I wasn't as nearly impressed as I was with SMG's gameplay. When playing SMG for the first time, I though wow I can't believe games can still be as fun as the used to be. SMG really did give me a fresh feeling towards games. It was so new, so fun. The puzzles, the gravity, the spherical design on the planets. So well-done. Going to have to give major props to Nintendo to be back and innovate the industry in the best possible way. Mass Effect while it was innovative too, it just didn't feel very new to me, maybe it's because I've been playing too many shooter games, I don't know. I guess gameplay will be personal taste this time because someone who is used to playing platformers may feel the exact opposite.

Summary: SMG's gameplay was just way too damn fun and had great lasting appeal to it. I went home wanting to play it more and more.

Sound:

Nope, sorry SMG fans. Didn't like it, I mean I guess I can understand Mario 64 fans liking the fact that they used a lot of the sound effect from Mario 64 but I don't. I loved Mario 64 but I feel that they might have been a bit lazy on this department. The sound effects are fine, but way too much alike sometimes. The audio in this game is also fine, but lol sometimes the music will get dramatic and I would think, what are they trying to do? Make a cartoony fun game dramatic? That just doesn't work for me. It would be like Dorra the Explorer being dramatized by College students, it just doesn't work. With that said, there isn't anything wrong with the sound in SMG, I just didn't like it.

Mass Effects sound was AMAZING! I love it, the weapon sounds, the powers, the voice-acting, the music. All top-notch. They really did try with this game, it's probably the best sound in a video game I've played. The audio is amazing, I can't explain it, you will just have to go watch a gameplay footage, but it really puts you in the mood that you are in this planet and you are in an epic battle. It really works great.

Summary: Sound goes to Mass Effect, I just didn't like what they did with SMG, maybe I didn't understand it.

Graphics:

Ok, so why would I be comparing a 360 game to a Wii game? Well at a technical standpoint, Mass Effect is obviously better, so I won't compare that. Going to compare the art-**** I think SMG does a really good job of making itself standout, the vibrant colors, the lively characters and animations. It feels like I am 8 again watching my favorite Saturday morning cartoon. Not only does it look good, but it also looks happy and fun. Anyone watching it would immediatly want to take a crack at it. I can't say the same about Mass Effect's art-**** Unlike SMG's, it doesn't standout very well. Don't get me wrong, it looks great in the technical aspect of it, but in the end it looks dull, boring, dead, what a shooter looks like, you name it. I am disappointed that they didn't try to make their game look apart from others, perhaps it can be due to the Unreal Engine 3(are they using that one I'm not sure).

Summary: Mass Effect looks better technically, but SMG looks better artistically and that my friends is enough to draw anyone to the game.

Overall/Replayability/Conclusion:

I probably can't say which one has better replay value since I haven't finished either but since you will be able to go back to the planets and collect things you haven't before, discover secrets, etc...I can say that they are probably both equal in this. Overall I think that both games are equal, to a technical standpoint, Mass Effect is the better game but to just plain out fun SMG is. I can't say which is better because they both have a place in my heart. But it is all up to you, I think the true winner is the person who owns both games. 360 fans may consider that Mass Effect is the best game of this gen, Wii fans may think SMG is the best, but in the end they are both right.

Ilived

why are you comparing mario to that flopiest game(mass effect)!!!!!!!!!!

Mass Effect,i hate mariokalzam42

Then you hate life

:D