I don't remember it in vivid detail but I do remember thinking it was one of the best games ever at the time. Definitely cannot wait to pick up the legendary edition.
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Happy Birthday Mass Effect 2 - Remembering its release, and preparing for the Legendary Edition
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Almost nothing in the series is funnier than repeatedly hanging up on the Council in ME1.
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I was beyond delighted when they even reference this in ME3.
There isn't enough praise I can shower on this game with words. It is quite simply one of the very best gaming experiences of all time.
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This is yet another reason why I'm so excited for the Legendary Edition, because a lot of us who played it did so with DLC... but a lot of us DIDN'T buy the DLC. I sort of take it for granted that most people paid extra, and that wasn't actually the case for a giant subsection of players. And without a definitive "complete" version of the games, giant chunks of the experience simply weren't "experienced" by even fans of the base game. Blows my mind when I talk to people about the game - people who love it - and they mention things like "I never got around to Lair of the Shadow Broker" or "I never bought Kasumi's DLC" and thus they never had her in ME2 or ME3.Any, to share a memory:
I remember playing Lair of the Shadow Broker, getting in the ship, looking around and thinking: woah. I think that was the moment I realized games had atmospheres, and how much they could enhance the game. It still is one of my favorite setting in any game, just absolutely gorgerous and everything you want from a sci-fi:
The image doesn't do it just... you just have to play it.
The majority of Mass Effect DLC is truly excellent, and it's a MAJOR shame it was at times difficult and/or expensive to get a complete experience.
Having it all in one package means even some veteran players will experience things like this for the first time, and I'm in full agreement that the assault on the Shadow Broker ship is an incredible example of story, atmosphere, and gameplay all coming together perfectly. It really did feel like fighting in the middle of a hurricane and that we were seconds from being torn apart by the storm beating down on the hull.
This is yet another reason why I'm so excited for the Legendary Edition, because a lot of us who played it did so with DLC... but a lot of us DIDN'T buy the DLC. I sort of take it for granted that most people paid extra, and that wasn't actually the case for a giant subsection of players. And without a definitive "complete" version of the games, giant chunks of the experience simply weren't "experienced" by even fans of the base game. Blows my mind when I talk to people about the game - people who love it - and they mention things like "I never got around to Lair of the Shadow Broker" or "I never bought Kasumi's DLC" and thus they never had her in ME2 or ME3.
The majority of Mass Effect DLC is truly excellent, and it's a MAJOR shame it was at times difficult and/or expensive to get a complete experience.
Having it all in one package means even some veteran players will experience things like this for the first time, and I'm in full agreement that the assault on the Shadow Broker ship is an incredible example of story, atmosphere, and gameplay all coming together perfectly. It really did feel like fighting in the middle of a hurricane and that we were seconds from being torn apart by the storm beating down on the hull.
I freaking loved that if you used biotics on enemies and they got far enough off the hull, they'd get ripped away by the wind or struck by lightning. Super satisfying every time.
Main story kinda sucks, the outfits on the women are embarrassing, but it's still the best Mass Effect game of the trilogy. So many good characters, some great sidequests, and best of all it got rid of most of the bad crap from the first game. Come at me haters.
I could complain about the game for hours, but only because I love it.
I could complain about the game for hours, but only because I love it.
I think it's a really good game. Probably the best of the ME games overall. There wasn't as much "going on" in the main story but it still had really interesting squadmates, overall it might have the best characters in a video game for me. And the Collectors actually felt like a serious threat, I think my main issue storywise was that the Reapers were controlling them. They would have been more interesting as their own species, with their own motivations for helping the Reapers.
I'm not usually a fan of shooter gameplay but ME 2 feels more interesting and strategic than the average shooter. The world/atmosphere is pretty good too. So yeah, I think it's good, which is saying something since I usually don't like RPGs.
I'm not usually a fan of shooter gameplay but ME 2 feels more interesting and strategic than the average shooter. The world/atmosphere is pretty good too. So yeah, I think it's good, which is saying something since I usually don't like RPGs.
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The music of the Suicide Run is perfect.
Another one that haunts my mind space though...
I was thinking, one of my big hopes for the memaster (more down to earth hopes if you will) is a meaningful upgrade in terms of effects. Tech powers, Biotic powers, fire, ice, etc... combined with high res, I think this combo can really give a feel of going beyond "PC with mods". Also sounds!
I am a Biotic god I think things and they happen!
Here's hoping the finally fixed that annoying Conrad Verner bug.
Here's hoping the finally fixed that annoying Conrad Verner bug.
The best video game of all time IMO. Can't wait to play it for the 20th time in Legendary Edition.
But then they would have to remove the joke in ME3 where he makes fun of the bug!
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Lol. This is a tough one. There's some good dialogue in ME2 that was missed because of the bug swapping in the wrong alignment, but ME3 having Conrad directly address the confusion is, well, typical Conrad and fits like a glove.
Now there are OTHER bugs and cut content I'd like to see them restore though, like recruiting Ken and Gabby in the bar in ME3.
An absolute gem of a game in both story and character narrative. To this day, I can still name pretty much all the party members, my first romance option (Yvonne Strahovski with dark hair? Come on that's way too easy), and how all your squad's side quests matter to the main plot, especially in the suicide mission.
Bioware in their prime was truly an incredible developer that I will always cherish forever as a gamer. It's why it is also painful to see the shell of themselves nowadays. I can only hope the remaster at least just gives up PS5/X graphics and leave it at that.
Bioware in their prime was truly an incredible developer that I will always cherish forever as a gamer. It's why it is also painful to see the shell of themselves nowadays. I can only hope the remaster at least just gives up PS5/X graphics and leave it at that.
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One of the many reasons I advocated for a proper remaster is reading the lessons other companies learned by revisiting their original works.
I remember reading an interview with the Resident Evil developers talking about how they had lost their way and lost sight of the original strong focus and horror tone that made the series so iconic in the first place. While they had some success in taking games like Resident Evil 4, 5, and 6 in a more action-driven, blockbuster direction, it was growing clear that fans were growing displeased, the series was suffering from bloat and lack of focus, and that it wasn't sustainable. Many who had joined their team weren't even around when those original titles were made.
When they remastered Resident Evil 1 Remake, the modern team rediscovered just how tight those original games were. They kept their scale and scope reasonable, used the tools they had on hand, worked within limitations, and produced something unabashedly survival horror. With renewed lessons in horror-crafting, Capcom put them to work on RE7 and RE2 Remake, to great success.
It's easy to lose track of the things that once made you successful and beloved as the years tick by and big companies like EA make pushes for online services and lootboxes and focus-tested mass appeal, so going back to the beginning - seeing what elements made those original games great - is not only good for keeping those old games alive and popular, but also to restore those same design philosophies in the modern team that's moving forward on future Mass Effect titles.
If they can pull it off with a solid remaster, I'll be significantly more optimistic for any future Bioware titles.
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As I had a PS3, it was my introduction to the series but BAH GAWD was it good. Really good. I freaking love it to death. Even ME3, though that original ending was bad, with the extended less bad but I digress. I treasure the Trilogy package, only way to have ME1 physical on PS3.
What about the Overlord DLC?
The moment I bought all the DLC on Origin last year I started a replay then we got the announcement a bit later. Stopped the playthrough of ME1 because I want that Legendary Edition.
As I had a PS3, it was my introduction to the series but BAH GAWD was it good. Really good. I freaking love it to death. Even ME3, though that original ending was bad, with the extended less bad but I digress. I treasure the Trilogy package, only way to have ME1 physical on PS3.
What about the Overlord DLC?
The moment I bought all the DLC on Origin last year I started a replay then we got the announcement a bit later. Stopped the playthrough of ME1 because I want that Legendary Edition.
I don't know. I hope it's very soon - like today - otherwise it's not soon enough.
I'm DYING to see how they've made this remastered and I'm really hoping it's not a lazy one.
I'll be playing it on PC and I'm looking forward to see some reasons to buy the legendary edition, instead of just playing the old versions. I really hope they nail it. The trilogy in its whole it's probably my favourite video game ever.
I used to replay the trilogy a lot a few years ago, before Andromeda came out, to the point where I almost knew everything every characters would say.
Hell, I bet that even when I'll play the Legendary edition, I'll still remember most of it.
Speaking of which, we need screenshots and trailers of this edition now, or I'll lose hope of seeing it release before June.
Hell, I bet that even when I'll play the Legendary edition, I'll still remember most of it.
Speaking of which, we need screenshots and trailers of this edition now, or I'll lose hope of seeing it release before June.
I'm getting desperate.
Everything was ok, but with the tease that we might see things soon and all this talk about Mass Effect I'm start to lose control!
My favorite 3D game ever, I must have played through this 7 times now over the years. Its just so wonderfully paced and the characters are written so well. I can't wait to see what the remaster looks like.
Shinobi's teases are going to be the death of me. I've been frantically F5'ing Resetera all week waiting for Legendary Edition news.
They wouldn't drop news on a Friday, right? So it's got to be today or tomorrow.
One of my favorite games of all time. I was stunned playing when it first came out - the save importing, the characters, the refined gunplay, the visuals, the story, it was all just incredible. I couldn't believe that a team had managed to make a game of such quality.
I did a full insanity replay last year (on XB1 via BC) and there were definitely some flaws that came through that I hadn't noticed before. I'll say that the game is much less fun on insanity difficulty: with the fact that guns were locked to character classes (something I hope they address in the Legendary edition) and also that basically every enemy had shields or armor added. I started my insanity run with engineer, but had to restart as a solider class partway through (the solider being the only class that starts with assault rifles is a poor design decision). On my original playthrough I was paragon all the way, though on my replay I played as more of a "paragon with a temper" character (mostly good, but liked to punch people if they deserved it) and while I experienced some fun moments doing it that way, it also negatively affected the overall outcome of the game (character relationships, dialogue choices, survivors) - I much prefer the paragon/renegade system in ME3.
I did a full insanity replay last year (on XB1 via BC) and there were definitely some flaws that came through that I hadn't noticed before. I'll say that the game is much less fun on insanity difficulty: with the fact that guns were locked to character classes (something I hope they address in the Legendary edition) and also that basically every enemy had shields or armor added. I started my insanity run with engineer, but had to restart as a solider class partway through (the solider being the only class that starts with assault rifles is a poor design decision). On my original playthrough I was paragon all the way, though on my replay I played as more of a "paragon with a temper" character (mostly good, but liked to punch people if they deserved it) and while I experienced some fun moments doing it that way, it also negatively affected the overall outcome of the game (character relationships, dialogue choices, survivors) - I much prefer the paragon/renegade system in ME3.
Just an amazing track for an amazing character voiced by an amazing actor.
while it sagged a bit and you see the strings more in this game than the other two on repeat playthroughs, the first go on the game was excellent. there's very few things in gaming (hell in general) that got me as pumped and on edge as the suicide mission.
on another note, I must go back to the 360 and buy the citadel dlc for 3 while I have the chance still. only one I haven't played in the series.
on another note, I must go back to the 360 and buy the citadel dlc for 3 while I have the chance still. only one I haven't played in the series.
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That Conrad Verner gif reminded me of the import bug where he reacts as though you intimidated him in ME1 regardless of what you actually did. I wonder if they'll fix it in the remaster considering they then gave him a line in ME3 apologising for his confusion.
The character missions were amazing, the music was incredible (I prefer it to the ost from the first game) and it was incredibly fun, and the final mission is epic.
I do think character interactions between thempeaked on ME3 and thats one of the things ME3 did better, with mass effect 1 doing exploration.
I would really love if a new mass effect captured the best parts of each of the 3 mass effects in the trilogy.
I do think character interactions between thempeaked on ME3 and thats one of the things ME3 did better, with mass effect 1 doing exploration.
I would really love if a new mass effect captured the best parts of each of the 3 mass effects in the trilogy.
Easily a Top 5 game all-time for me. One of the few games where I played it enough to get all of the achievements. I know some people preferred ME1, but I thought that ME2 did a good job of streamlining things while still providing a great experience.
I can't wait for the remaster - I was actually hoping that we would get the release date to celebrate the ME2 anniversary.
I can't wait for the remaster - I was actually hoping that we would get the release date to celebrate the ME2 anniversary.
This is like Blizzard's Soon™.
Where soon can be anything from a week to sometime before the end of time.