Whoa, Mass Effect 1 Hasn't Aged Well

after replaying mass effect 2 I decided to go back and play through the first game again and whoa, there is a massive dfference between the two games. I didnt realize how much of a jump ME2 was, especially in the graphics and combat. ME1 is very ugly nowadays, but one thing I do prefer is the more in-depth PRG elements that ME2 dumbed down. To think a few years ago this game was cutting-edge tech, now its just...meh

I replayed it a few weeks ago it was fine to me, and imo it is better than the second.

after replaying mass effect 2 I decided to go back and play through the first game again and whoa, there is a massive dfference between the two games. I didnt relaize how much of a jump ME2 was, especially in the graphics and combat. ME1 is very ugly nowadays, but one thing I do prefer is the more in-depth PRG elements that ME2 dumbed down. To think a few years ago this game was cutting-edge tech, now its just...meh black_chamber99

You're joking, right?

I replayed it a few weeks ago it was fine to me, and imo it is better than the second.

spookykid143

The gameplay in the 2nd trounced the first IMO, as it felt awful to go back and play ME1. However I found the story to be *far* better in the first.

I'm gonna replay the first soon, but i've popped it in a couple of times over the past few months and it's been difficult to get back into it.

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after replaying mass effect 2 I decided to go back and play through the first game again and whoa, there is a massive dfference between the two games. I didnt relaize how much of a jump ME2 was, especially in the graphics and combat. ME1 is very ugly nowadays, but one thing I do prefer is the more in-depth PRG elements that ME2 dumbed down. To think a few years ago this game was cutting-edge tech, now its just...meh jethrovegas

You're joking, right?

I'd still take it over the second.

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I replayed it a few weeks ago it was fine to me, and imo it is better than the second.

dreman999

The PC version of ME looks better than the PC version of ME2. GeneralShowzer

[QUOTE="GeneralShowzer"]The PC version of ME looks better than the PC version of ME2. dreman999

Looks great on the pc.. I recently played it again a few months back.. Both games were maxed out.. I honestly don't see a serious difference between the two except that ME1's environments are more sterile/empty in many areas.sSubZerOo

[QUOTE="dreman999"][QUOTE="GeneralShowzer"]The PC version of ME looks better than the PC version of ME2. spookykid143

[QUOTE="GeneralShowzer"]The PC version of ME looks better than the PC version of ME2. dreman999

[QUOTE="sSubZerOo"]Looks great on the pc.. I recently played it again a few months back.. Both games were maxed out.. I honestly don't see a serious difference between the two except that ME1's environments are more sterile/empty in many areas.GeneralShowzer

[QUOTE="dreman999"][QUOTE="GeneralShowzer"]The PC version of ME looks better than the PC version of ME2. GeneralShowzer

[QUOTE="GeneralShowzer"][QUOTE="dreman999"] Hey, Guess what game got nominated for best moment?dreman999

[QUOTE="GeneralShowzer"][QUOTE="sSubZerOo"]Looks great on the pc.. I recently played it again a few months back.. Both games were maxed out.. I honestly don't see a serious difference between the two except that ME1's environments are more sterile/empty in many areas.dreman999

[QUOTE="GeneralShowzer"][QUOTE="dreman999"][QUOTE="GeneralShowzer"]The PC version of ME looks better than the PC version of ME2. dreman999

Mass effect 2 got nominnated for Most Memorable Moment for the fall of Normandy opening....and GOW3 was nominated for the blinding of posiden.

And this

has better graphics than this

[QUOTE="dreman999"][QUOTE="GeneralShowzer"] Are you kidding? Perhaps you're talking about the desert planets? Then yes. Compare the cidatel in ME to the cidatel in ME2. A living world to explore against a two corridors jointed together. Also the PC version of ME1 has way better textures, FOV, stuff like that. ME2 had a darker artstyle. Overall ME > ME2.GeneralShowzer

Can i please have that quote because when i first said it that mass effect 2 does not have as good textures as the first one on pc, everyone was like "NOOO you have not played the game" Right, once again i was right. it just people dont wanna hear it. But ME was a better port than ME2 on pc.

That being said, ME1 looks better than the second so the thread is invalid.

I just replayed it a month ago and it's still a fun game.

The PC version of ME looks better than the PC version of ME2. GeneralShowzer

Yeah I dont think so, now you are just grasping for straws

[QUOTE="dreman999"][QUOTE="GeneralShowzer"] Are you kidding? Perhaps you're talking about the desert planets? Then yes. Compare the cidatel in ME to the cidatel in ME2. A living world to explore against a two corridors jointed together. Also the PC version of ME1 has way better textures, FOV, stuff like that. ME2 had a darker artstyle. Overall ME > ME2.GeneralShowzer

No Your wrong. It has better textures and global lighting as in if the light is red, object reflect that red light untill meeting a different light source. Walk in the Normandy and you'll see. Also, I like to make a comparison

.....Please tell me now which had better textures? Hell, last time I check "He" barly moves his mandibles in ME1 compared to ME2.

Man, at least wait until a gen has passed before you start saying a game hasn't aged well. :?

ME1 looks perfectly fine to me and I play the 360 version.

Man, at least wait until a gen has passed before you start saying a game hasn't aged well. :?

ME1 looks perfectly fine to me and I play the 360 version.

The PC version of ME looks better than the PC version of ME2. GeneralShowzer

The PC version of ME looks almost exacly the same as the 360 version.

This speaks for itself.

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Also here is a screenshot I took of Mass Effect 1.

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Man, at least wait until a gen has passed before you start saying a game hasn't aged well. :?

ME1 looks perfectly fine to me and I play the 360 version.

dreman999

Story wise it blows the second one out of the water IMO

[QUOTE="GeneralShowzer"]The PC version of ME looks better than the PC version of ME2. JangoWuzHere

The PC version of ME looks almost exacly the same as the 360 version.

The PC version of ME looks almost exacly the same as the 360 version.

JangoWuzHere

You are so wrong.

i played ME1 for the first times last month and just finished it recently, the game is gorgeous still, and i thought it was amazing.

ive played a bit of Me2 and the combat is alot smoother, but ME1 is still great.

i love both and enjoy both the same

This speaks for itself.

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Also here is a screenshot I took of Mass Effect 1.

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Hakkai007

ME suffers from the same issues if you bothered to play it. I have noticed waaaay more low res janky textures in the first ME compared to the second.

Oblivion hasn't aged well. And that's a fact.

dreman999

Oblivion looks ok.

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This speaks for itself.

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Also here is a screenshot I took of Mass Effect 1.

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Hakkai007

[QUOTE="JangoWuzHere"]

The PC version of ME looks almost exactly the same as the 360 version.

Hakkai007

You are so wrong.

I think you are the one who is wrong here, I have seen both, the Ultra textures do not make any improvement. the difference is so minor, that its completely worthless.

ME suffers from the same issues if you bothered to play it. I have noticed waaaay more low res janky textures in the first ME compared to the second.

JangoWuzHere

I am talking about main Characters though.

I noticed more horrible textures in ME2.

Like this level.

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[QUOTE="JangoWuzHere"]

ME suffers from the same issues if you bothered to play it. I have noticed waaaay more low res janky textures in the first ME compared to the second.

I am talking about main Characters though.

I notices more horrible textures in ME2.

Like this level.

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I think you are the one who is wrong here, I have seen both, the Ultra textures do not make any improvement. the difference is so minor, that its completely worthless.

JangoWuzHere

Yah because a small gif file is going to show the differences....

I already see a good difference even with the small gif.

Consoles versions were much uglier. Especially since I could alter the config file of ME1.

I did that too for ME 2 because it had ugly shadows.

I don't have a comparison of ME1 but here is ME2 Xbox 360 vs PC.

[Take a walk through Virmire in ME1 and you'll see the same thingdreman999

I never noticed anything close to that bad.

In that map on ME2 those textures covered the whole place. It made my eyes bleed.

[QUOTE="JangoWuzHere"]

I think you are the one who is wrong here, I have seen both, the Ultra textures do not make any improvement. the difference is so minor, that its completely worthless.

Yah because a small gif file is going to show the differences....

I already see a good difference even with the small gif.

Consoles versions were much uglier. Especially since I could alter the config file of ME1.

I did that too for ME 2 because it had ugly shadows.

I don't have a comparison of ME1 but here is ME2 Xbox 360 vs PC.