Poll: Will you stick with the Mass Effect series after ME 3?

[isometry]

I've seen a lot of people say things like "I'll never use Origin, aside from just this once for ME 3", or "EA/Bioware has gone too far this time, I'm done with them after ME 3."

The point of this thread is not to argue over these decisions, I'm sure we've all been compelled to finish a movie, book, TV, etc series even if things get questionable half way through. Believe me, as someone who saw Matrix: Revolution and Revenge of the Sith in theaters, I know what it's like to suffer to the end of a bad series for the sake of completion.

Not that everyone feels that way about Mass Effect, of course. I've included an option in the poll for people who are excited for the third game, and look forward to any future games in the series. Nothing wrong with that, we are all just consumers making decisions based on what we like.

The main thing I'm curious about, is to find what fraction of escapists are fed up with EA/Bioware/Origin and plan to make an exception only for Mass Effect 3, versus the people who feel the Mass Effect series is going as strong as ever and aren't bothered by these things others are complaining about.

 

[Saladfork]

Another thing to consider is that franchises rarely end well after they've been milked for a long time.

A trilogy is a good number for the series, I think. After that, let's move on to another franchise, with new characters.

 

[AD-Stu]

The correct answer is obviously "it depends" - if the ideas they come up with for new games are seriously horrible, then no I probably won't stick with them.

But assuming they come up with something that lives up to the quality of earlier installments in the series then yes, I'll stick with it.

 

[tendaji]

Yeah it really depends. I'd love to see an learn more about the Mass Effect Universe, but if it becomes a complete cash cow, hooked on life support so they can milk a brain dead cow constantly, then no I will not. But if whatever they make is anywhere as interesting as this trilogy was, than I might like it.

 

[isometry]

The correct answer is obviously "it depends" - if the ideas they come up with for new games are seriously horrible, then no I probably won't stick with them.

But assuming they come up with something that lives up to the quality of earlier installments in the series then yes, I'll stick with it.

I agree, it always depends on the details, and that's why I didn't phrase the poll options in absolutes. If somebody said "I'll NEVER buy X" or "I'll ALWAYS buy Y" again, it's hard to take seriously because years down the road there is just no way to predict what will happen.

So with that in mind, the option "looking forward to future games in the series" doesn't mean "I'll buy it no matter what." It just means you have a generally positive feeling about the series, will be inclined to check out future titles and buy them if they measure up to what the series has delivered so far.

 

[Shadows Risen]

It depends. If ME3 is as good as I'm hoping, then I'm willing to see where Bioware go with the ME universe and give that a chance. If ME3 is a catastrophic mess, then no, it'll stop there for me.

 

[w9496]

I'm getting Mass Effect 3, but whatever is after that is up to Bioware.

I never buy games because of the title or number after the title. I wait and rent the game or play a demo before I buy it.

 

[Soviet Heavy]

Saying you oppose Origin, but you'll make an exception for Mass Effect 3 just brands you a hypocrite.

Origin is definitely a big point for me, but story and gameplay leaks have also put me off the game, as well as the demo which left me thoroughly unimpressed.

 

[hazabaza1]

Unless it's an MMO, sure, why not. Seems like it could be fun.

 

[Elfgore]

As long as Bioware continues to make them and they don't make it a mmorpg I will yes. Though a strategy game of mass effect would be cool I think

 

[Erttheking]

This is one of those "We'll see" situations.

 

[TakeyB0y2]

Sequelitus is an awful thing. If they do expand the Mass Effect universe, I seriously hope they do something truly interesting. Well the Mass Effect universe is huge, I gotta say, there's honestly not a hell of a lot I can think of to add to it. At the very least I'm hoping that all spinoffs they make will move away from the whole Reaper thing.

Also I wouldn't mind them trying a Mass Effect game on a portable system (and by that I mean, not phones).

 

[Kevlar Eater]

After I get ME3 (and corresponding DLC), I'm not only done with the series, but I'm completely washing my hands of Bioware. They've begun to annoy me.

 

[Andy Shandy]

I put that I would look forward to any other games but obviously it would depend on what direction they took it in. I think I would stop if they made "ME-Ville" or "ME Dating Sim: Fuck your favourite alien".

 

[boag]

Lets see, Starwars has been shit for more than a Decade and I dont really like the new Startrek.

If no new Sci Fi Franchise pops up I might just stick with it to see where it leads.

 

[Smiley Face]

Don't care about Origin because I use a console, primarily. As for the Mass Effect franchise, I've enjoyed it so far, and I'll definitely look with interest at wherever it goes next. Hopefully it'll be good.

That said, what I'm really looking forward to the most is any new IP BioWare comes up with, that's going to be far more interesting than a somewhat-known quantity like Mass Effect.

 

[putowtin]

Don't play ME on the PC so couldn't give a monkey's about Origin.
I love the Mass Effect universe and will be interested to see where they can take it next.

 

[JoesshittyOs]

Well, about 60% of the reason I'm getting Mass Effect 3 is because of the continuation of my story, so no, probably not.

Adding new characters and a story would feel completely out of the blue. It's like watching a TV show that has picked up new actors which suck.

 

[skywolfblue]

I do kinda wonder what's left for the ME series once the reapers are dead.

The citadel is no longer so important, the mass relays are no longer a crippling weakness, the protheans and all their ruins don't offer any insight beyond the reapers. What big threats are left? Maybe galactic civil war?