Poll: What is your general opinion of ME3, aside from the ending (spoilers)?

[SpaceBat]

As you've probably noticed, there is an insane amount of complaints to be found regarding Mass Effect 3, with nearly all of these complains fully concentrated on the last five minutes or so. I keep seeing differing opinions on the game as a whole however. Some people say that the entire game sucks, while others praise every other part to death.

Anyway, the endings are obviously not an example of good writing, unless the indoctrination theory is true I suppose. My question is this:
Aside from the ending, what are your feelings regarding the rest of the game? I realize that there is another topic asking for discussion about the rest of the game, but my intention is not to stir up a discussion, but rather to find out what the general consensus here is regarding everything else.

I'll start:
I pretty much loved it. It was an incredible experience up until those final minutes and while I am sad that it ended way it did, that doesn't take away the amazing time I had with the rest of the game.

 

[Andy Shandy]

I voted for "Emergency Induction Port" but I loved it. It was a hell of an experience.

Spoiler: Spoilered just in case anyone hasn't gotten to these bits

I felt quite emotional when both Mordin and Thane died I know he didn't have huge amounts of time to live, but that bastard killed him! Felt real good killing him back.

 

[distortedreality]

Loved every moment.

Really enjoyed the cinematic feel and the engaging combat, all the loose ends being tied up, and the quality and amount of humour. Interactions with squadmates was great. The missions (especially the core ones) were awesome experiences.

Can't wait for further DLC missions.

 

[JeanLuc761]

If it wasn't for the endings as they currently are, ME3 would be a heavy contender for GOTY, as well as successfully completing the best trilogy in gaming (imo).

 

[Daystar Clarion]

Up until the last 10 minutes, it's the best game I've ever played.

I've never had such an emotional attachment to so many characters in one game before. It's rare for a game to get me to well up, (the last being MGS3).

I got teary eyed several times during ME3

Drunken Tali may be the best thing ever.

Ever.

 

[Jedoro]

Up until the last 10 minutes, it's the best game I've ever played.

I've never had such an emotional attachment to so many characters in one game before. It's rare for a game to get me to well up, (the last being MGS3).

I welled up several time during ME3

Word for word, this.

Also, I like that Shepard VI reference you've got for your title.

 

[Daystar Clarion]

Up until the last 10 minutes, it's the best game I've ever played.

I've never had such an emotional attachment to so many characters in one game before. It's rare for a game to get me to well up, (the last being MGS3).

I welled up several time during ME3

Word for word, this.

Also, I like that Shepard VI reference you've got for your title.

With my next update, I'll be able to predict the real Commander Shepard's response with 8% accuracy

 

[Jedoro]

Up until the last 10 minutes, it's the best game I've ever played.

I've never had such an emotional attachment to so many characters in one game before. It's rare for a game to get me to well up, (the last being MGS3).

I welled up several time during ME3

Word for word, this.

Also, I like that Shepard VI reference you've got for your title.

With my next update, I'll be able to predict the real Commander Shepard's response with 8% accuracy

Unless there's a Reaper. Have you seen the size of those things?

 

[Daystar Clarion]

Up until the last 10 minutes, it's the best game I've ever played.

I've never had such an emotional attachment to so many characters in one game before. It's rare for a game to get me to well up, (the last being MGS3).

I welled up several time during ME3

Word for word, this.

Also, I like that Shepard VI reference you've got for your title.

With my next update, I'll be able to predict the real Commander Shepard's response with 8% accuracy

Unless there's a Reaper. Have you seen the size of those things?

Did you hear the Blasto 6 excerpts? I almost died laughing.

Badassfully, of course.

 

[Jedoro]

Up until the last 10 minutes, it's the best game I've ever played.

I've never had such an emotional attachment to so many characters in one game before. It's rare for a game to get me to well up, (the last being MGS3).

I welled up several time during ME3

Word for word, this.

Also, I like that Shepard VI reference you've got for your title.

With my next update, I'll be able to predict the real Commander Shepard's response with 8% accuracy

Unless there's a Reaper. Have you seen the size of those things?

Did you hear the Blasto 6 excerpts? I almost died laughing.

Badassfully, of course.

I didn't, but I'll look out for them on my next playthrough, once I've gotten through ME1 and 2 and hooked up with Liara. I did see the poster, but didn't think anything of it.

 

[Daystar Clarion]

Up until the last 10 minutes, it's the best game I've ever played.

I've never had such an emotional attachment to so many characters in one game before. It's rare for a game to get me to well up, (the last being MGS3).

I welled up several time during ME3

Word for word, this.

Also, I like that Shepard VI reference you've got for your title.

With my next update, I'll be able to predict the real Commander Shepard's response with 8% accuracy

Unless there's a Reaper. Have you seen the size of those things?

Did you hear the Blasto 6 excerpts? I almost died laughing.

Badassfully, of course.

I didn't, but I'll look out for them on my next playthrough, once I've gotten through ME1 and 2 and hooked up with Liara. I did see the poster, but didn't think anything of it.

Enjoy.

This needs to be a movie.

 

[Jedoro]

Up until the last 10 minutes, it's the best game I've ever played.

I've never had such an emotional attachment to so many characters in one game before. It's rare for a game to get me to well up, (the last being MGS3).

I welled up several time during ME3

Word for word, this.

Also, I like that Shepard VI reference you've got for your title.

With my next update, I'll be able to predict the real Commander Shepard's response with 8% accuracy

Unless there's a Reaper. Have you seen the size of those things?

Did you hear the Blasto 6 excerpts? I almost died laughing.

Badassfully, of course.

I didn't, but I'll look out for them on my next playthrough, once I've gotten through ME1 and 2 and hooked up with Liara. I did see the poster, but didn't think anything of it.

Enjoy.

This needs to be a movie.

Dammit, I'm at work right now and Youtube's blocked here. I'll take a look in an hour when my shift's over.

 

[Kahldris71]

Up until the last 10 minutes, it's the best game I've ever played.

I've never had such an emotional attachment to so many characters in one game before. It's rare for a game to get me to well up, (the last being MGS3).

I welled up several time during ME3

Word for word, this.

Also, I like that Shepard VI reference you've got for your title.

With my next update, I'll be able to predict the real Commander Shepard's response with 8% accuracy

Unless there's a Reaper. Have you seen the size of those things?

Did you hear the Blasto 6 excerpts? I almost died laughing.

Badassfully, of course.

I didn't, but I'll look out for them on my next playthrough, once I've gotten through ME1 and 2 and hooked up with Liara. I did see the poster, but didn't think anything of it.

Enjoy.

This needs to be a movie.

Edit: Fixed my own failure, but that should def be a movie.

 

[Daystar Clarion]

Up until the last 10 minutes, it's the best game I've ever played.

I've never had such an emotional attachment to so many characters in one game before. It's rare for a game to get me to well up, (the last being MGS3).

I welled up several time during ME3

Word for word, this.

Also, I like that Shepard VI reference you've got for your title.

With my next update, I'll be able to predict the real Commander Shepard's response with 8% accuracy

Unless there's a Reaper. Have you seen the size of those things?

Did you hear the Blasto 6 excerpts? I almost died laughing.

Badassfully, of course.

My God, i never saw that. that is fucking awesome, Big Handsome Jellyfish indeed! lol
I didn't, but I'll look out for them on my next playthrough, once I've gotten through ME1 and 2 and hooked up with Liara. I did see the poster, but didn't think anything of it.

Enjoy.

This needs to be a movie.

Edit: My comment disappeared... what the hell. Anyway Yes it does need to be a movie. Badassfully, You son of a...

You typed your response in the wrong place.

In bold.

 

[Kahunaburger]

It's somewhere on my ARPG to-do list, probably tied with Skyrim behind Bastion and Witcher 2 Director's Cut Extended Whatever Free DLC Edition.