LTTP: Mass Effect

So I started Mass Effect (got it for free from Origin). Played about an hour or two of it.

- Gameplay just doesn't feel right. I'm not sure if it has to do with controls or the combat system but something just feels off.

- I can't auto-save everywhere?

- Visuals aren't really good. If there's one thing about most current-gen games, it's that they will not age well. Some of those faces make me cringe. Goddamnit Bioware, just use pre-rendered cut-scenes so I don't have to stare at David Anderson's ugly-ass face.



Maybe I'm judging it far too early but right now, it isn't looking good. I hope it gets better as I play through the rest of the game.

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S
You're definitely judging the game too early. Also, no to pre-rendered cutscenes.

Also, I can't remember ME1 very well, but in ME2 and 3, you could just save from the pause menu then quit...

Gameplay in the ME games are some of the best I've ever played.
 
Gahars
To be fair, the gameplay in ME1 isn't all that strong; the story pulls you through. It improves considerably in the next two games (albeit at the expense of some of the RPG aspects).
 
Guild McCommunist
First game plays like a wet trout but it has an excellent story.

Second game plays awesome but it has an eh story.

Third game is like an orgasm.
 
Hells Malice
First game is pretty crap. I actually fell asleep several times before finally just returning the game (rented it) because I was tired of playing a videogame version of a bedtime story/lullaby. Eventually did play through it again properly to see what all the white sticky stuff was about, but was not impressed.

Second and third at least have more interesting gameplay to mess with. Should just skip to them, I think they both have little story recaps you can watch...I think.
 
N
I applaud developers like Bioware for not using prerendered cutscenes. In-engine cutscenes give you a better sense of immersion, which is necessary for any game with a deep plot like Mass Effect or Half-Life (or arguably Halo).
 
slingblade1170
Give Mass Effect a chance, I bought the first one for 9 bucks and now I own all 3 with all DLC and it has become one of my favorite series ever!
 
Issac
I think the graphics are awesome on ME1... highest settings and really high resolution makes it look great for me atleast :)
 
G
[quote name='Issac' timestamp='1350336701'] I think the graphics are awesome on ME1... highest settings and really high resolution makes it look great for me atleast :) [/quote] Yeah, some of the later areas are looking better. It's just that the first world that looked pretty bad.


Turning off the film grain also helped a bit.
 

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