Why all the love for ME 1 and 2?

I mean, I liked them and all, but this is SW and so we go by GS scores.

8.5

9.0

Really, they're good games, but why are they constantly referred to as if they got a 10? I've heard multiple times that ME2 should get GOTY, or is even GOTG.

Did I miss something? Did GS screw up their reviews? I'd like to know the general consensus on how good SW considers these games. Vote or be shot.

It's a AAA series on PC. Fantastic scores, and a fantastic story. Now, personal opinions on the game doesn't depend upon GS or other site's scores.

Edit: Lulz, I meant to press 9.5 and pressed 9 :P

It's all... opinions.

GOTY + GOTG, as I have said many times.

you are giving reviewers too much significance, and Mass Effect 2 has a 96 on metacritic if we mean to go by scores, which is close enough to a 10.

It's a great idea plagued by lack of any real gameplay.

It's a AAA series on PC. Fantastic scores, and a fantastic storytelling. Now, personal opinions on the game doesn't depend upon GS or other site's scores.

Edit: Lulz, I meant to press 9.5 and pressed 9 :P

lundy86_4

Fixed.

9 for both ME and ME2 from me.

ME got repetitive fast with the "charm/intimadate or shoot" model applied to every single occasion and the Mako was painfully boring, ME2 has completely screwed up the clas.ses and the powers and an intro skip would be very welcome.

I've played all the way through ME1. It was a decent game but nothing out of the ordinary really showed itself to me.

I'd give it an 8.5/10

I haven't played ME2 yet, I might when it becomes really cheap through a steam sale or something.

i loved 1 but i still never bought it :o

and this is exactly the reason why i don't treat review scores like the gospel truth

I have often asked myself the same question, TC. Especially about the second one.

mass effect 2 (PC version) is a great game. mass effect 1 was a huge disappointment in my honest opinion.

I mean, I liked them and all, but this is SW and so we go by GS scores.

8.5

9.0

Really, they're good games, but why are they constantly referred to as if they got a 10? I've heard multiple times that ME2 should get GOTY, or is even GOTG.

Did I miss something? Did GS screw up their reviews? I'd like to know the general consensus on how good SW considers these games. Vote or be shot.

Head_of_games

I don't really know. The characters in the original were pretty bland outside of Saren and maybe Wrex. The gunplay/jedi mind tricks are not satisfying at all, moving around the field feels wooden and clunky. Choice and consequence aren't as well done as in The Witcher. Only a few missions within the games are all that memorable or fun to play though. Story wise it's pretty alright though.

In short, I love Mass Effect. However, it is important to note that it was the characters that ultimately made the game as popular as it is. I daresay that Mass Effect features one of the most memorable video game characters of all time.

In short, I love Mass Effect. However, it is important to note that it was the characters that ultimately made the game as popular as it is. I daresay that Mass Effect features one of the most memorable video game characters of all time.

The_Capitalist

Shepard?

They're great games, and while I played the AAA versions on the PC, I do agree it's slightly overrated - especially the second game. I really enjoyed ME2, but it's not worthy of the 'GOTY', 'GOTG' remarks that get thrown its way.

I'd say this is one of those times GS hit the nail on head.

Slashkice

I really think people are so desperate to have a real story in their games that they will accept sub-par gameplay.

I haven't played ME2, but I'm about halfway through ME1 and it really hasn't hooked me yet. The plot is lame; what really stands out is the above-average dialogue and great voice acting. But the combat, level-ups, and inventory really don't excite me. So far I'd probably give it an 8 or 8.5 just because of how well it builds a cohesive world with these great alien races in it (if you ignore the somewhat obnoxious fancrufty reason for the Asari being all-female and actually pay attention to Liara's explanation without fapping inordinately, it's pretty cool). The turians are epic.

But nothing else outside of the interactions have wowed me. I just can't get into it for some reason, which makes me sad, because this is my favourite genre (sci-fi!) and it would seem like, to pardon the stupid phrase, a dream come true. But it's just another video game.

A good video game, but still a video game.

ive played through very few games in two sessions, mass effect 2 was one of those games, and thats not a short game, i loved it, it didnt hurt that i played mass effect 1 for the first time a week before the second game out :P

A 9.5 in my book, never have I played a game for 8 hours straight.tagyhag

I really think people are so desperate to have a real story in their games that they will accept sub-par gameplay.

I haven't played ME2, but I'm about halfway through ME1 and it really hasn't hooked me yet. The plot is lame; what really stands out is the above-average dialogue and great voice acting. But the combat, level-ups, and inventory really don't excite me. So far I'd probably give it an 8 or 8.5 just because of how well it builds a cohesive world with these great alien races in it (if you ignore the somewhat obnoxious fancrufty reason for the Asari being all-female and actually pay attention to Liara's explanation without fapping inordinately, it's pretty cool). The turians are epic.

But nothing else outside of the interactions have wowed me. I just can't get into it for some reason, which makes me sad, because this is my favourite genre (sci-fi!) and it would seem like, to pardon the stupid phrase, a dream come true. But it's just another video game.

A good video game, but still a video game.

Fusionmix

[QUOTE="Slashkice"]

They're great games, and while I played the AAA versions on the PC, I do agree it's slightly overrated - especially the second game. I really enjoyed ME2, but it's not worthy of the 'GOTY', 'GOTG' remarks that get thrown its way.

I'd say this is one of those times GS hit the nail on head.

DarkLink77

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"][QUOTE="Slashkice"]

They're great games, and while I played the AAA versions on the PC, I do agree it's slightly overrated - especially the second game. I really enjoyed ME2, but it's not worthy of the 'GOTY', 'GOTG' remarks that get thrown its way.

I'd say this is one of those times GS hit the nail on head.

SaltyMeatballs

Amazing series

I thought they were massively overrated, ME would be an 8 and ME2 a 7.5 for me. ME2 as GOTY = lol.

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"][QUOTE="SaltyMeatballs"] What's not to get? SaltyMeatballs

I don't know why. GS is the only place I know of that talks about these games. I found Mass Effect to be a boring game.Mr_Cumberdale

You also found Starcraft 2 to be an MMO...I would love to know what places you go to to talk of games :P

I don't think so. As a package ME2 is the best game this gen.SaltyMeatballs

As a multiplat RPG, not as a package.

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"][QUOTE="SaltyMeatballs"] That's a nice opinion, but mine differs. Nothing more than that.SaltyMeatballs

A 9.5 in my book, never have I played a game for 8 hours straight.tagyhag

Gamespot is pretty much right with the scores, which is rare now.:P

Both games felt far too linear to me. Most of the "choices" you make don't really have any sort of affect on the game. Choosing to do something the good way or the bad way doesn't actually change the outcome. Not to mention Mass Effect 2 was incredibly light on the RPG elements. Its to the point where I would go as far as to consider it more of an Action TPS.

[QUOTE="SaltyMeatballs"][QUOTE="DarkLink77"] Meh. Objectively, there are games with better gameplay, better sidequests, less tech issues, and a better story that doesn't end in you killing a space Terminator. I mean, you can claim opinion, and that's fine. I mean, if you like Avatar better than Citizen Kane, that's fine. But, objectively, Citizen Kane is the better film.DarkLink77

People can criticize Mass Effect 2 for many things: streamlined/stipped gameplay, lack of RPG elements, side quests, scanning, etc, but poor narrative, that's definitely stretching an obvious hatred for the game or bioware or both.

9.5. Great stories (especially the original,) interesting universe, fun gameplay, lasting decisions, amazing soundtrack. Everything about the game is great.

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"]

[QUOTE="SaltyMeatballs"] I don't think so. As a package ME2 is the best game this gen.tempest91

People can criticize Mass Effect 2 for many things: streamlined/stipped gameplay, lack of RPG elements, side quests, scanning, etc, but poor narrative, that's definitely stretching an obvious hatred for the game or bioware or both.

I have often asked myself the same question, TC. Especially about the second one.

DarkLink77