Just out of curiosity, what is your view on the upcoming Mass Effect 3? Personally I can't wait for it, omni-tool blades, improved combat, deciding the fate of entire species, multiplayer, god it's going to be great. What do you think?
Mass Effect 3
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I love Mass Effect, but if it turns out to be Origin exclusive on PC, it can burn in hell for all I care.
I'm sceptically optimistic. Meaning I'm hoping it'll be good, but I'm still keeping enough in reserve so that I don't over hype myself and end up being disappointed by the end result.
Edit: I forgot to mention something.
It has begun.
[sub] It being the nigh endless parade of threads with fans squeeing themselves into oblivion of course.This is merely the first I've seen so far.[/sub]
Edit: I forgot to mention something.
It has begun.
[sub] It being the nigh endless parade of threads with fans squeeing themselves into oblivion of course.This is merely the first I've seen so far.[/sub]
The leak apparently doesn't look good story-wise, but tbh Mass Effect has never really been a game I liked for the overarching plot. Looking forward to co-op, but will pass if it requires Origin.
I'm expecting an experience that will hopefully rise above whatever passes as average nowadays. 
I don't really know what to think about the Mass Effect series. It seems to have gone more in the direction of a Gears of Wars-y type feel with good dialogue. I mean if I remember correctly there is in fact an option to literally play the game without ever having to make a decision dialogue-wise. So I'm feeling kind of meh about the whole thing.
Also, I've brought this up in the past, but I really really really hope that they changed the whole Renegade/Paragon system so that we won't be forced to be completely one sided to "unlock" necessary dialogue options that will avoid things like the stupid arguments among the crew. It really bothered me in Mass Effect 2.
I'll probably still get it, but certainly not for the full price of $60 (in America). Maybe $30, but definitely worth at least $20.
I don't really know what to think about the Mass Effect series. It seems to have gone more in the direction of a Gears of Wars-y type feel with good dialogue. I mean if I remember correctly there is in fact an option to literally play the game without ever having to make a decision dialogue-wise. So I'm feeling kind of meh about the whole thing.
Also, I've brought this up in the past, but I really really really hope that they changed the whole Renegade/Paragon system so that we won't be forced to be completely one sided to "unlock" necessary dialogue options that will avoid things like the stupid arguments among the crew. It really bothered me in Mass Effect 2.
I'll probably still get it, but certainly not for the full price of $60 (in America). Maybe $30, but definitely worth at least $20.
I'm looking forward to it and I expect it to be good. I would not describe myself as a Bioware fan, but after the previous two instalments I'd be shocked if they fumbled it now. Who cares what the gameplay is like - the good guys will be heroic, the bad guys will be defeated, galaxies will be saved and Shepard will be awesome.
And I'll be happy with that.
And I'll be happy with that.
I'm buying it, but not at all hyped for it. Hell I am buying it primarily just to finish this trilogy so I can finally judge it as a whole.
It will be the final deciding factor in deeming this series to be overhyped and mediocre (which it's leaning towards), or slightly above average...and overhyped. Yea I have a bit of a rocky relationship with the series that extends beyond the the bratty whining over ME2. It's never reached the level of critical acclaim with me as others because of a number of issues, but I won't elaborate on that unless asked.
Thus far 3 looks like another mixed bag of good an bad.
On the gameplay front, it's looking like an improvement taking the good parts of 1 and 2 (mostly 2 because 1s gameplay was mostly shit). The skill trees don't look as small as 2's but not as needlessly bloated an superfluous as 1. The combat looks like 2s but more refined...and that's all I know thus far as I haven't followed it too closely. Hopefully team AI has improved and maybe more in depth team command, but I doubt it.
Story wise...if that leaked story is any indication, another mixed bag. I read some pretty stupid groan worthy shit in there, and few interesting ideas that could work out depending on how well executed they are. The whole "choice" aspect of the game doesn't really matter to me, because the choices hardly ever mattered to begin with. I'm just gonna wait and see, but I shall remain cautiously optimistic.
The series has always had this potential that it just didn't always tap into, and has fumbled in areas that I could not forgive. 3 has a chance to amend some issues, so I'll have to wait an see.
It will be the final deciding factor in deeming this series to be overhyped and mediocre (which it's leaning towards), or slightly above average...and overhyped. Yea I have a bit of a rocky relationship with the series that extends beyond the the bratty whining over ME2. It's never reached the level of critical acclaim with me as others because of a number of issues, but I won't elaborate on that unless asked.
Thus far 3 looks like another mixed bag of good an bad.
On the gameplay front, it's looking like an improvement taking the good parts of 1 and 2 (mostly 2 because 1s gameplay was mostly shit). The skill trees don't look as small as 2's but not as needlessly bloated an superfluous as 1. The combat looks like 2s but more refined...and that's all I know thus far as I haven't followed it too closely. Hopefully team AI has improved and maybe more in depth team command, but I doubt it.
Story wise...if that leaked story is any indication, another mixed bag. I read some pretty stupid groan worthy shit in there, and few interesting ideas that could work out depending on how well executed they are. The whole "choice" aspect of the game doesn't really matter to me, because the choices hardly ever mattered to begin with. I'm just gonna wait and see, but I shall remain cautiously optimistic.
The series has always had this potential that it just didn't always tap into, and has fumbled in areas that I could not forgive. 3 has a chance to amend some issues, so I'll have to wait an see.
This, even though I won't play it on PC. Origin has messed up my BF3 PC experience resoundingly.Adam Jensen said:
I will be getting the N7 Collectors Edition for sure. I've been a HUGE fan since the first game, and I finished playing through ME2 for like the fourth time last week.
That patch looks badass, I'm gonna put that on the arm of my jacket.
it looks like the only improvement over me2 is biotic punches.
I can't find a copy of the script, but hopefully it won't involve as much bitchwork as me2.
hopefully they actually add class diversity, because they all really play the same, although i do like the idea of three pure classes and mixed versions of them. other than that, i pretty much agree
pretty much the same, except i wouldn't call me1's combat shit, just untested and unrefined. the overheat mechanic alone added so much depth to the combat.-Seraph- said:
I can't find a copy of the script, but hopefully it won't involve as much bitchwork as me2.
hopefully they actually add class diversity, because they all really play the same, although i do like the idea of three pure classes and mixed versions of them. other than that, i pretty much agree
I do recall reading somewhere that the classes have more flexibility, such as if you don't pick a soldier, you have limited gun options, but unlike in ME2, you get to pick which ones.deathbydeath said:
Maybe calling ME1s combat 'shit' was a little extreme, but when stacked against ME2 it sure as hell is. It was mostly the all encompassing aspects of combat that made ME1s combat mediocre at best.deathbydeath said:
The fucking enemy and friendly AI was terrible and annoying (I'm looking at you bum rushing krogans with shotguns #$%^%$&%^), the overheat mechanic was annoying and become irrelevant when you had the higher level gear. The overall feel of combat made it feel like 'Gears of War lite', which made it feel off.
I was overjoyed with the shaky canon heat sinks because I didn't have to wait for my fucking gun to cool down, which did nothing but awkwardly pace combat. Me2 was just overall smoother in combat and just felt right. Still had some issues, but nowhere near as frustrating and underwhelming as the first game.
interesting, although that still doesn't affect playstyle much though.erttheking said:
if only they made the levels more open...
oh yeah, co-op mode (please don't flame me)
it is not too out-of-place in the mass effect games, although mainly me3.
for me the cooldown made me think about what i was going to do (like pace my fire more, melee, switch, etc), but while sure the mods did make it irrelevant, that was at the cost of strength/effects of your shots, because they all had a downside (which is good, more please)-Seraph- said:
while me2 was surely smoother, it just took out the uniqueness of your character by removing mods and severely limiting skill trees
can't wait! played through Me1 and ME2 5 times each and still itching to do one more run! March can't come soon enough!
