Poll: What did you think of Mass Effect 2?
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Awesome game, most things like combat, characters, and environments were improved. A few things I didn't really like were having to constantly scan planets for materials, and how they seemed to simplify the customization a bit too much. Other than that though, it was great fun. I can't wait to see ME3. (I also can't wait to see Yahtzee's opinion on the game, he'll most likely either praise it or tear it to shreds.)
Granted, RPGs are probably always going to have a bit of grind in them. You've got to admit, though: this is still a huge improvement over trundling sloooowly around palatte-swapped versions of the same three planets while your ride gets hung up on mountains or bounces wildly over every pebble you hit...War Penguin said:The only thing I have a problem with is the mining. It's tedious and boring. Sure, some RPGs need some grinding but this is kind of going overboard.
I only got it yesterday, but the fact that I have played it literally non-stop since should tell you something.
I guess I misheard what Mordin said. Going to correct my post in a sec, thanks for pointing that out.phoenix352 said:
True, but it was a bit more interactive to drive around rather than just slowly putting your radar over a planet and press a button every time you find something.dreadedcandiru99 said:Granted, RPGs are probably always going to have a bit of grind in them. You've got to admit, though: this is still a huge improvement over trundling sloooowly around palatte-swapped versions of the same three planets while your ride gets hung up on mountains or bounces wildly over every pebble you hit...War Penguin said:The only thing I have a problem with is the mining. It's tedious and boring. Sure, some RPGs need some grinding but this is kind of going overboard.
So... both games could improve grinding.
Oh well. Nothing is perfect.
I'm sure buying the game again is cheap. If he only has a PC to game on, I guess it's even cheaper. [/sarcasm]Souplex said:
I'm absolutely loving it, I'm playing as a fucking badass hot Shepard right now but, for the next playthrough, I think I'll import my ME1 character and be all nice and caring.
Honestly, Mass Effect 2 was pretty disappointing. It is by no means bad, just much shallower than it was built up to be. The storyline is pretty short, and it's incredibly predictable right from the introduction of the Collectors (or the trailers if you watched those). Of course there is the huge galaxy to explore, but I'd hazard that 75% of it goes completely unused except for when you need to find more minerals. Almost all of the customization elements are gone (except for the armor colors... weak...) as you do not have to choose to sacrifice any of your squadmates or pick one upgrade over another. There are definitely enough resources to get every single one of the upgrades, so the only real choice is whether you go paragon or renegade, which is pretty lame, as I doubt it has any effect on the game itself. For what was described as a "story-driven game" by all sorts of reviewers, there simply wasn't much story. The combat definitely improved, but honestly I felt that the combat from the first game was good enough for an RPG. Yet, in this game, it feels as if all of the "enhanced combat" (has anything really changed? I haven't noticed...) has replaced the excellent story of the first game. It's OK. On a good day, it's a 7/10 for the pretty graphics, dead protagonist, and... well that's it. You can't even say that the sidequests are numerous and amazing, as there are (from my first playthrough) no more than 30. This game simply feels like a chance for Bioware to introduce all of the characters that will return in Mass Effect 3.
My Favorite was the whole "Grim Terminus Alliance" games being controversial. I burst out laughing when he said that.Spectrum_Prez said:
Also, I got ME2 the minute it came out. went home, turned on my Xbox, and I haven't stopped playing it.
I'm just glad they fixed that combat system from the first game. The removal of all that traveling on a planet was a pain in the ass and proably won't be missed.
In other words: It's pretty good so far. I'll need to keep playing before I can decide.
In other words: It's pretty good so far. I'll need to keep playing before I can decide.
I love it. I t is the only game I have played since I have gotten it. The difficulty curve is well balance, there is intriguing dialogue, even if you are new to ME(like me) the story is easy to understand.
The only complaint I have is that there is no skip button to skip some of the dialogue. I know I said the dialogue is great, but sometimes I just want to get to the shooting aliens in the face part, and most of the dialogue are very lengthy like the beginning cut scene.
The only complaint I have is that there is no skip button to skip some of the dialogue. I know I said the dialogue is great, but sometimes I just want to get to the shooting aliens in the face part, and most of the dialogue are very lengthy like the beginning cut scene.
Furby my friend, you will not be disappointing, but amazed.Furburt said:
Its AMAZING, Bioware did exactly what they were supposed to, improve on issues and add a lot of new stuff. Bigger Normandy, more romance options, more ways to do missions and a better final level. The only issue is that the story of the first one was a little better than this one.
Awesome, Cannot comment more as I have yet to fully complete it, will report back at a later date.
Yeah this is exactly how I feel... only repeated playthroughs will tell if it's a Fallout 3 beater for me.tellmeimaninja said:
Either way... it's definately in my top 2 of all time...
