Mass Effect 3, because we need a thread without Caps Lock

[Revising Ocelot]

And also because the game's out in the US, or on Friday for Eurofags such as I.

I told myself I wouldn't get Mass Effect 3, and I'm still not getting it. There's a lot of decent reviews coming in, but Dragon Age 2 also had a lot of decent reviews and mysteriously everyone changed their minds about it after a few weeks. So I'm waiting for at least a month of user input, because I trust the 2.2 average from 300 user reviews on Metacritic far less than the professional reviews right now. Portal 2 also had a stupidly low score on that basis because people had temper tantrums over the Potato Sack ARG, and that was a pretty damn great game from most points-of-view that possessed some sanity. Even if ME3 turns out the same way I'll still be dubious, because Origin and Bioware's exorbitant marketing campaign really irritate me.


So, anyway, user input. This would be a good place to drop it in after people play, and hopefully finish the game, with the benefit of hindsight being far better than the burden of foresight which troglodytes like me are still dragging around.

[Azisien]

Plays a lot like Mass Effect 2, but they have made great changes to weapon upgrades/mods that make it seem more like the first game.

Still only 3 hours in. I didn't really like the new Citadel design, it was too small. I guess this is because you're not supposed to waste away hours on the Citadel anymore. The Normandy upgrades are awesome, and I like...pretty much everything else in the game so far.

EDIT: Holy crap the Prothean Particle Rifle is insane. Why use any other gun?

Oh, one other minor gameplay annoyance. Seems my ammo powers reset after every mission, so I have to re-apply them all. 2 didn't do this and was more convenient for it.

EDIT EDIT: Oh, my tag is Azisien for those playing on Origin. Gotta build a pool of people to play multiplayer with. Fun as hell.

[Melfice]

Originally Posted by Azisien

EDIT: Holy crap the Prothean Particle Rifle is insane. Why use any other gun?

Tell me this isn't some store-exclusive pre-order bullshit (Origin being the store, in this case).
'Cause that shit really needs to stop, like, yesterday.
Also peeved I'm not getting the Argus rifle pre-order bonus, because I pre-ordered the Collectors Edition.

[Azisien]

Originally Posted by Melfice

Tell me this isn't some store-exclusive pre-order bullshit (Origin being the store, in this case).
'Cause that shit really needs to stop, like, yesterday.
Also peeved I'm not getting the Argus rifle pre-order bonus, because I pre-ordered the Collectors Edition.

It is a weapon you get by doing From Ashes. And okay, it's a little weak vs. shields. But dear god, pretty much the only one you need.

[Melfice]

Originally Posted by Azisien

It is a weapon you get by doing From Ashes. And okay, it's a little weak vs. shields. But dear god, pretty much the only one you need.

Then I am not worried at all, and will certainly enjoy said rifle.

[Solid Snake]

...Just finished my MPRE review session, so now I'll get to pull something close to an all-nighter with this game.

...I'll probably leave commentary to the other thread, which might as well be renamed "Snake criticizes ME3." I don't think I want to get into fistfights with y'all, but I know a few of you might interpret my comments negatively or as attacks on a product many of you may enjoy.

I flipped through the strategy guide a bit during lunch and I gotta say, the strategy guide is a huge step down from ME2's. I'd strongly recommend against purchasing it. A substantial amount of the information presented is just wrong, for one thing. And other important information is not concisely displayed. It's one of those strategy guides that wastes several pages giving you pretty pictures (of everything you're bound to experience in-game anyway) without actually accompanying those pictures with useful information.

[Sifright]

Just got my 'real' copy of the game now time for some multiplayer fun!

[Bells]

"Who dropped all this model kits around...?"

Me collecting pretty much 60% of all Ship models within the few hours of the game...


I really do enjoy the game, having played ME2 and loved, it really does feel like a continuation from that with the emotional weight and urgency building up. So i am having fun with it.

Combat at first seemed like it was going to be "Boxed Room with Chest-High walls" but it is true wath the reviews said... it's a lot more dynamic. If you don't move around and pick your placement on the terrain, you get wasted fast.

Also, a Little spoiler (intuition) about EDI for those of you who are early on in the game:

Take nothing granted. At first i was weary about having EDI as a fighting character in the field. But truth is, she is a character that evolves fast from experience... So i think bringing her on missions will play out in the end somehow. She is a good second gunner, so bring her for the fight!

EDIT:

Also, Screenshots ahoy!

[Azisien]

All right, I'm uninstalling this game right now.

[Bells]

Originally Posted by Azisien

All right, I'm uninstalling this game right now.

i'm pretty sure you're just quoting the Hipster in the video, so let me just comment this:

I just killed a Cerberus Titan with that Gun that shoots mines in a combination with Incinerate and it triggered a glitch where the enemy died but it's model stayed on the map in a fixed position.

Also, in Tuchanka one of those Trucks on the back when the convoy stops had it's wheels a tad into the ground textures.

Also, the A.I. can be quite stupid at times.

Sometimes it's hard to navigate from cover to cover when you need to do i fast.

And i don't recall that many Gameplay and Animation issues on ME2. Either way it's a great game so far, and i'm enjoying it all. these small glitches and problems do -not- reduce the overall value of the game and it's intended experience. So i'm ok with it, even though i wish they gave it that extra coat of polishing...


EDIT: Just a little cool event where ME2 effects ME3 (early game spoilers)

I liked how when Thane is lethally injured on the Citadel raide, later on Bailey tells you that they were able to save him because his son was a viable blood donor!