12-21-2009, 11:31 PM
There were serious flaws in the first Mass Effect, for sure. Combat was less "action" and more "take cover and wait for the enemy to be stupid," and on the higher difficulties, you were punished for even the smallest hint of boldness or initiative with instant death. The plot and characters had a genericky flavour that was never tough to swallow, but had a bland after-taste sometimes. The item and inventory system was just stupid - I could have sworn the box said "Mass Effect," not "Bulk Used Weapons Salesman Simulator." Using a sniper rifle at the beginning of the game was like downing a bottle of scotch and attempting to fly a plane - and I never did find anything I liked better than the good 'ol pistol. Don't even talk to me about driving the All-Terrain-Whale up the side of a mountain.
But, despite all that, I'm actually really excited for Mass Effect 2. I enjoyed Mass Effect enough to play through it three times. Mostly, I enjoyed the whole ("gestalt") of ME more than any single part, and the universe itself was very promising. Of all the characters I'd like to see again, Tali wasn't really high on my list, but I'll put up with her.
-Jester
But, despite all that, I'm actually really excited for Mass Effect 2. I enjoyed Mass Effect enough to play through it three times. Mostly, I enjoyed the whole ("gestalt") of ME more than any single part, and the universe itself was very promising. Of all the characters I'd like to see again, Tali wasn't really high on my list, but I'll put up with her.
-Jester