OT: Mass Effect 2
If anyone is on the fringe of buying this game, or just needs something new to play, I think this is the most immersive gaming experience I've ever had. I'm supposed to be setting up my online portfolio and getting ready for a job fair, but I've done absolutely nothing for two days.
That is all
January 28th, 2010 at 12:54 PM ^
Fortunately, work has kept me super busy these last two days so I can't waste away playing it at all hours. The temptation is there, however.
I'm not that far into it, but it is a must-own.
January 28th, 2010 at 12:55 PM ^
I concur.
BioWare makes nothing but quality RPGs, and Mass Effect 2 has been spellbinding thus far.
This may sound blasphemous, but I think that both Mass Effect games are superior science fiction to Avatar. Video games are approaching a realm of artistry formerly reserved for major motion-pictures.
Commander Shepard for the win.
January 28th, 2010 at 12:59 PM ^
It is the science fiction soap opera that I could see becoming a movie trilogy. The depth of the characters and breadth of the storyline is fantastic.
I like that the new one will be unique to everyone who plays it, given all the customization and decisions one faces. Truly ahead of the curve.
January 28th, 2010 at 1:05 PM ^
...I had heard about Hollywood making a "Mass Effect" movie, and to me that sounds ridiculous.
It isn't a novel - it's not as though it exists only as literature and has yet to become a sight-and-sound, multimedia experience.
Yet, it has all of the advantages of the novel - you get to spend hours upon hours upon hours with the protagonist. Shit, you get to BE the protagonist.
So my question is... WHY? Other than a built-in fanbase and a large opening weekend box-office take, why would anyone want to make it a movie?
It would only cheapen the experience. The joy of Mass Effect lies in the freedom of the player to make choices. Film is the LEAST interactive medium there is!
I'm beginning to think that long-form RPGs are the purest, best medium for science fiction stories. I haven't had an experience like "Mass Effect 2" at the movies since "The Empire Strikes Back".
January 28th, 2010 at 1:00 PM ^
I'm only about 2 hours in to this game and I think my head has exploded at least 8 times. Bioware is just unreal.
What class did everyone go with? I was a soldier in the first and I'm doing vanguard in the 2nd.
January 28th, 2010 at 1:02 PM ^
I heard vanguard is pretty bad ass though. And yes, we sound like total dorks, but I think even the casual gamer would be blown away by this one.
January 28th, 2010 at 1:03 PM ^
Vanguard and I'd rather not say how many hours in I am, as it will depress me.
January 28th, 2010 at 1:54 PM ^
I haven't bought it yet, but those 2 look cool. I'm off to start a thread on 12-sided dice, see you dorks there.
January 28th, 2010 at 3:00 PM ^
Used for Barbarian hit points and longsword damage vs. Large size monsters (1st Edition AD&D).
Wasted a lot of Saturday mornings, afternoons and evenings locked in my friend's basement gorging myself on Doritos and luke-warm Mountain Dew while hacking my way through "The Ghost Tower of Inverness" or "Bone Hill" in search of the all-elusive +5 Vorpal Holy-Avenger.
NEERRRDDD! ;-)
January 28th, 2010 at 3:09 PM ^
When did you get an account?
January 28th, 2010 at 1:03 PM ^
I am getting my xbox fixed right now and I probably won't get to play this game until next week. The first one was awesome and from all the things I have seen Mass Effect 2 has improved many different areas so I can't wait to play it.
January 28th, 2010 at 1:07 PM ^
Bought game last night; started at 9pm, next thing I know it's 1:30 am and forced myself to call it quits so I could wake up in time to make it to work. I thought Mass Effect 1 sucked my life away, but looks like part 2 is going to be even worse.
January 28th, 2010 at 1:10 PM ^
but from all the posts it sounds like a cool game. Is there a PS3 version?
Can someone provide a brief explanation as to what the game is like? What it's about I mean?
January 28th, 2010 at 1:11 PM ^
As far as I know there is no PS3 version.
January 28th, 2010 at 1:14 PM ^
I was just starting to get excited at the prospect of playing it. It sounds like a great game.
January 28th, 2010 at 1:17 PM ^
It's also out on PC.
If you've got a system that can handle high-end gaming, that's an option.
January 28th, 2010 at 1:10 PM ^
ok so im still busy pwning 9 year olds at COD. Do I need to play mass effect 1, or can I just jump into 2?
January 28th, 2010 at 1:20 PM ^
By doing so, you can import your character from Mass Effect 1 into the second game, and decisions you made in that game (who lives and dies, for example) play into the second one. Also, the first ME is kick ass, and still looks good.
January 28th, 2010 at 1:29 PM ^
I bought the game the day it came out and I play every every chance I get. It definitely helps to play the first one (usually only $15), but you could enjoy it without it. My Shepard has Michigan armor.
January 28th, 2010 at 1:36 PM ^
Damn, I just shelled out $900 on Monday for a new laptop but I don't think I can pass this game up based on these reviews.
Hell, it's only money!
January 28th, 2010 at 1:38 PM ^
Blehhh, I still haven't finished my Dragon Age game yet. I have yet to start the first Mass Effect. I just keep falling further and further behind.
January 28th, 2010 at 2:16 PM ^
^ Clearly a case of somebody having their priorities out of whack..
January 28th, 2010 at 1:43 PM ^
play too? looked at amazon reviews but can't tell if it has co-op
January 28th, 2010 at 2:17 PM ^
No co-op play its strictly a single player experience, though your main character has two computer teamates that you work with (that you can also control)
Aug
PS. Dear lord this game is fun, stupid real life keeps getting in the way though...
January 28th, 2010 at 1:54 PM ^
I don't have 360 anymore and have PS3 so I might buy the PC version. I have a lot of work this week and I know if I buy this game my Fiance will dump me and I will be fired from work.
But what the heck I will buy it on Saturday and call it month.
Not to spoil the game for me but is Shepard still a Spector?
January 28th, 2010 at 2:55 PM ^
because of the shooter-combat aspects of the game. I am not a "quick-twitch-button-mashing" guy and ME's combat was too hard for me to get a handle on. They really needed a tutorial area on the Normandy so you could SAFELY learn how to work all the controls properly and not get killed every three seconds.
I'm playing Dragon Age right now, but the graphics are disappointing compared to ME (I think they started developing DA before ME...took a long time to finish DA.)
Even though the graphics are horribly outdated, I think my favorite Bioware game is still Baldur's Gate 2. What say the other geeks on this thread: favorite Bioware game of all time?
January 28th, 2010 at 3:54 PM ^
But I am just not sure about getting 2. I think I am holding out for Bioshock 2.