Should i buy Mass effect before playing mass effect 2?

So, i never did buy mass effect. Would it be necessary for me to beat the first one before i buy the second?

So, i never did buy mass effect. Would it be necessary for me to beat the first one before i buy the second?

0diablo0

Necessary no, but it would be nice if you knew what the story behind it was.

I would suggest playing the first one before part 2, but thats just me.

So, i never did buy mass effect.

0diablo0

Yeah, this statement right here saddens me. You can pick up a brand new copy for like 12 bucks or so.

Seeing as you can transfer your save file from the first game, I would recommend it. I would buy it after ME2's come out, you'll probably be able to pick it up for about a fiver then.

In my opinion, yes. First of all it will help you get familiar with the game, the interface, powers, races, the overall universe Mass Effect takes place in before you play the sequal. Also, it should be noted that you can import your saved character from ME1 to ME2 and you will get a benefit to your starting character (I believe it results in boosts to health and equipment but I am not sure - they have announced it will give you some perks and I've forgotten exactly what they said.) But most importantly to me, there are characters who you will meet a second time in ME2 and depending on choices you made in the first they will respond differently or different things will happen than if you have not played ME1. To me that sounds really interesting and makes it worthwhile.

If you're a huge nerd like me, then you'll most definitely want to play the first one before you play the second. The games play like an interactive movie, and even though the stories are independent of each other, I think the overall experience will be a lot more rewarding since you'll appreciate all the positive changes better. If you play the second one first, you won't enjoy the first one as much. See what I mean? It's really up to you though.

Get it.

Took me 10 hours without doing any sidequests, but I'm replaying it again as a female now and trying to do everything.

I would suggest playing the first one before part 2, but thats just me.

kozzy1234

Indeed, yes. It has a story to it.

It's not necessary, but you probably should to get familiar with the universe, story, and gameplay. Not to mention to see if you'll like the series (If you don't like 1, you probably won't like 2).

Thanks alot, just picked it up today so ill get started on it!

I'd recommend it.

you don't have to but i recommended it

You should buy the game before playing the sequel, it will explain the backstory of the sequel, and will make sense. I do have the original game as of Jan 2010 (I did not bought it until this month), I have not had a chance to play it yet.

You should buy it. Not only will you find out more about the story, but your imported character will get a nice bonus at the start of ME2.

the decisions you make in the first (if you decide to import save) will effect the MS2 so just make sure you choose right choices and enjoy.

Yeah, you should buy Mass Effect.