Mass Effect

[BadMoon]

Who will be joining me in having no life tomorrow? IGN's review is up. They gave it a 9.4 out of 10. :cool:

[KitFisto]

I didn't pre-order so I'll pick it up as soon as I can find it.

[Karma]

Rental for me, I only buy games that are great online fun

[bagelsncheesey]

Not really into RPG stuff except KOTOR (yes I realize it's by the same people) so i'll pass for now. Too many cool games on all the systems coming out.

[darthviper107]

This is a game I've been waiting for for years. So yeah, I'll be getting this one, but not until Wednesday because I've got classes tomorrow and then I'm driving back home and won't be getting back until late.

But seriously, it's an amazing game, and I like how they've changed the combat to be somewhat like a shooter, it makes it more interesting.

[IronFingaz]

It looks awsome but i havnt played RPG games before. What do you do in a game like this? Talk to everything, gather clues or stuff like that?

[BadMoon]

It looks awsome but i havnt played RPG games before. What do you do in a game like this? Talk to everything, gather clues or stuff like that?

Some of it yes. However, this game has RPG and first person shooter elements. Also all of the dialouge is spoken. It apparently has very very good voice acting.

[The ill Jedi]

Rental for me, I only buy games that are great online fun
I agree, it looks amazing though. Right now I am still playing Call of Duty 4, Heavenly Sword and Guitar Hero 3 and I'll be getting Uncharted Drake's fortune and Ratchet and Clank via Gamefly soon, so it'll be a while before I get to this.

[IronFingaz]

Uhhh, the FPS element just gave this game a big + in my book. That makes me seriously want to get it. So you don't battle enemy's like in Final Fantasy where you have to pick a power and attack and then wait before you can make your next move?

I agree, it looks amazing though. Right now I am still playing Call of Duty 4, Heavenly Sword and Guitar Hero 3 and I'll be getting Uncharted Drake's fortune and Ratchet and Clank via Gamefly soon, so it'll be a while before I get to this.

How's Guitar Hero? I'v been thinking about getting it but it looks hard.

[BadMoon]

Uhhh, the FPS element just gave this game a big + in my book. That makes me seriously want to get it. So you don't battle enemy's like in Final Fantasy where you have to pick a power and attack and then wait before you can make your next move?



How's Guitar Hero? I'v been thinking about getting it but it looks hard.

Hell no! This will be badassery at it's finest!

[BadMoon]

I agree, it looks amazing though. Right now I am still playing Call of Duty 4, Heavenly Sword and Guitar Hero 3 and I'll be getting Uncharted Drake's fortune and Ratchet and Clank via Gamefly soon, so it'll be a while before I get to this.

I just beat Drakes last night. Best single player game I have played in years. I am not kidding. I thought it was fantastic! :cool:

[The ill Jedi]

I just beat Drakes last night. Best single player game I have played in years. I am not kidding. I thought it was fantastic! :cool:
Send it to me and I'll let you know if I feel the same way. :cool: :D

[IronFingaz]

Hell no! This will be badassery at it's finest!

Badassery suits me just fine:D:rock Mass Effect added to the list f must-have games:D

[The Josh]

I've got the SE coming of this game. Its a GS EX I guess.

[BadMoon]

I've got the SE coming of this game. Its a GS EX I guess.

Yep you are correct. And you can only buy it online. I just couldn't pay the extra when it came down to the shipping. Let me know how it is. :cool:

[Karma]

9.6/10 from gametrailers

[DarkKnight2k4]

I have it on order. I have been very impressed with all the updates.

The combat looks real good too.. not too much of the turn based stuff.

[Darth Caedus]

WIth COD4, Resident Evil: UC, Halo 3, Super Mario Galaxy, Mass Effect, i need like 100 hours in a day now...

Absolutely LOVED KOTOR, KOTOR 2 wasn't as great but still good. Still wish that instead of Mass Effect, they were making KOTOR 3

[darthviper107]

Uhhh, the FPS element just gave this game a big + in my book. That makes me seriously want to get it. So you don't battle enemy's like in Final Fantasy where you have to pick a power and attack and then wait before you can make your next move?



How's Guitar Hero? I'v been thinking about getting it but it looks hard.

Actually it's Third-Person shooter, but basically you can choose your weapons and aim and fire, but you can also pause combat so that you can give commands to your group on how to attack. And for RPG you choose your missions and gather information.

If you want a more in-depth look then check out the gametrailers video review:
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/27704.html

[darthviper107]

Yep you are correct. And you can only buy it online. I just couldn't pay the extra when it came down to the shipping. Let me know how it is. :cool:

It's not a Gamestop exclusive LE, it's on Amazon.com also. And they do ship so that it arrives the day it comes out if you choose overnight shipping.

Well
--they had it just for preorder, now it says it's unavailable, maybe they changed something. http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Game-Studios-Limited-Edition/dp/B000XJJRTI/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1195488988&sr=8-10

I'm just going to go to Wal-Mart and pick up the regular, the LE doesn't really have anything about the making-of so it's not that interesting.

[The Josh]

Yep you are correct. And you can only buy it online. I just couldn't pay the extra when it came down to the shipping. Let me know how it is. :cool:

Online only? I bought it through the store. :confused: I'll let ya know though.

[darthviper107]

They had a high demand for the LE so they stopped taking in-store preorders for it. And it looks like Amazon oversold orders so they've stopped taking orders. But Gamestop.com is still taking orders, if you order within the next 15 minutes you can still get the overnight guarantee so that it arrives tomorrow or your money back. But it still kind of sucks, the shipping was $9.99 and there's tax. But I got some extra money so I think it's worth it. Plus I just read a more in depth list of the extras and it does have a making-of documentary.

Also, don't forget about the Limited Edition (numbered) Commander Shepard 8" resin statue:
http://www.highdome.com/servlet/.ba0809af/Detail?no=2

[bagelsncheesey]

I'll be getting Uncharted Drake's fortune and Ratchet and Clank via Gamefly soon, so it'll be a while before I get to this.

wise choice my friend, wise choice. R & C is a kickass game, very fun and the graphics are amazing, best on the PS3 yet.

i can't wait for drakes, i'll be getting it for my Bday. :rock

[Dark_Spidey]

Wow there are so many great games to buy!
Gametrailers gave this game a 9.6/10! Assassin's creed was given a rating of 9.1/10. That about sums up how good this game should be:monkey5

[IrishJedi]

Online only? I bought it through the store. :confused: I'll let ya know though.

Nope. Only only, dude. The stores *MAY* get a few copies of the LE each, but they're not doing any reserves or preorders for those.

[Fritz]

I was planning on getting this opening day but I just don't have time for it right now. I'll eventually get it but it might not be for a while. :monkey2

[Chimera 1]

I want Mass Effect but I have spent to much on games this past month. I will wait until it is out for a little while and then pick it up. I have Halo 3, COD 4 and Assassins Creed. Plus I have been thinking about getting hellgate london. i heard that game is pretty kick ass for the PC.

[tomandshell]

After Guitar Hero III, Lego Star Wars, Scene It, Halo 3, Call of Duty 4, The Simpsons Game, Spider-Man:FOF, Bio Shock, Assassin's Creed, Ratchet and Clank and Stranglehold, my 2007 game budget is all gone.

[BadMoon]

I want Mass Effect but I have spent to much on games this past month. I will wait until it is out for a little while and then pick it up. I have Halo 3, COD 4 and Assassins Creed. Plus I have been thinking about getting hellgate london. i heard that game is pretty kick ass for the PC.

Read the review on Hellgate before you look into it. It has been getting some pretty mediocre scores. I was looking into that and decided against it.

[Darth Caedus]

Read the review on Hellgate before you look into it. It has been getting some pretty mediocre scores. I was looking into that and decided against it.

It was originally set for release sometime last year, but they bumped it. I really wish the guys that made it didn't leave blizzard and made Diablo III instead.....

[Fritz]

...I really wish the guys that made it didn't leave blizzard and made Diablo III instead.....

I couldn't agree more. :monkey2

[darthviper107]

I tried Hellgate: London, but it's really very boring, plus the game runs poorly. The graphics aren't as good as they were trying to make it and just overall it's not all that great.

[Darth Loki]

I cannot wait to play this game. I will be picking it up tomorrow but probably won't have a chance to play it for a while.

[The ill Jedi]

After Guitar Hero III, Lego Star Wars, Scene It, Halo 3, Call of Duty 4, The Simpsons Game, Spider-Man:FOF, Bio Shock, Assassin's Creed, Ratchet and Clank and Stranglehold, my 2007 game budget is all gone.
That's where Gamefly rules in my opinion.

Say you were to buy 1 game a month per year, that's 12 games for $779.27.

With Gamefly you can have up to 4 games (I have the 3 game plan) out a month at $29.99 a month, that's 36 games at $389.52!!

Plus if you choose to keep them you get them much cheaper than retail! :rock

[BadMoon]

That's where Gamefly rules in my opinion.

Say you were to buy 1 game a month per year, that's 12 games for $779.27.

With Gamefly you can have up to 4 games (I have the 3 game plan) out a month at $29.99 a month, that's 36 games at $389.52!!

Plus if you choose to keep them you get them much cheaper than retail! :rock

I subscribe to blockbusters only policy. I only buy the games that are bound to be big hits. Halo, GOW, COD4, and such. The other ones I wouldn't like anyways. :D

[darthviper107]

I subscribe to blockbusters only policy. I only buy the games that are bound to be big hits. Halo, GOW, COD4, and such. The other ones I wouldn't like anyways. :D

Seeing as how this year has been with many major game releases it might have been worth it this year.

[KitFisto]

I just picked this up.

I also got a used copy of Gears of War so if you guys do play online I can join....I have to learn to paly it though.

[IrishJedi]

I ordered the LE from Gamestop.com. Waiting for it to arrive now. :tap

[BadMoon]

I am going at lunch. I need something to cheer me up after last night. :o

[KitFisto]

I am going at lunch. I need something to cheer me up after last night. :o

Why? What happened?

[BadMoon]

Why? What happened?

Make sure to read the whole thread.

http://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26740 :monkey2

[KitFisto]

Make sure to read the whole thread.

http://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26740 :monkey2

That sucks, but I can relate. I "sold" my RWOS Weta piece and when I got home I was taking the base out of the box to check the # ( buyer request ) and dropped it and took a nice big chip out of it.......:monkey2

Sorry dude. I know the feeling well.

[BadMoon]

That sucks, but I can relate. I "sold" my RWOS Weta piece and when I got home I was taking the base out of the box to check the # ( buyer request ) and dropped it and took a nice big chip out of it.......:monkey2

Sorry dude. I know the feeling well.

I couldn't sleep all night I was so pissed. I fealt more bad for Galactiboy. It would suck to know that something you just bought was just broken. It looks fixable. I am glad I calmed down a little before I looked at fixing it. I had half a mind to whip it accross the room like a 4 year old having a tantrum.

[KitFisto]

I couldn't sleep all night I was so pissed. I fealt more bad for Galactiboy. It would suck to know that something you just bought was just broken. It looks fixable. I am glad I calmed down a little before I looked at fixing it. I had half a mind to whip it accross the room like a 4 year old having a tantrum.

Dude, are you my lost twin? I did just that with my old Chopper Predator when I knocked him over and broke a piece. :lol. I threw him accross the room into the door like a dumb ass kid just to make sure he was extra broken!

I ordered a new one from Bob 10 min later.

[BadMoon]

Dude, are you my lost twin? I did just that with my old Chopper Predator when I knocked him over and broke a piece. :lol. I threw him accross the room into the door like a dumb ass kid just to make sure he was extra broken!

I ordered a new one from Bob 10 min later.

I knew I had to walk away when I seen a hammer in my closet. Luckily my wife was there to calm me down and remind me to stop throwing fits over my toys. :lol :lol :lol She was like damnit Keith just go to bed. :rotfl :rotfl :rotfl

[Boba Fett 73]

Dang BadMoon that sucks hopefully fixable and it looks like it will be. This looks like a great game although GH III, AC are eating up some time though!! love the GH games :rock2:rock:rock2:rock .

[KitFisto]

I knew I had to walk away when I seen a hammer in my closet. Luckily my wife was there to calm me down and remind me to stop throwing fits over my toys. :lol :lol :lol She was like damnit Keith just go to bed. :rotfl :rotfl :rotfl

Does she have a sister? :o:lol

[Vader AL]

has anyone played this game yet? post your thoughts about it when you do.

[BadMoon]

Does she have a sister? :o:lol

She has two sisters that are twins actually.





However, they aren't fully cooked yet as they are 9. :lol :lol :lol

[Darth Loki]

has anyone played this game yet? post your thoughts about it when you do.


Going to pick it up at lunch but won't play for a while :monkey2

[KitFisto]

She has two sisters that are twins actually.





However, they aren't fully cooked yet as they are 9. :lol :lol :lol

Well, if you add the ages up together they are legal!! :rotfl

Sorry, but it sounded funny in my head.

[BadMoon]

Well, if you add the ages up together they are legal!! :rotfl

Sorry, but it sounded funny in my head.

:lol :lol :lol

[darthviper107]

I couldn't sleep all night I was so pissed. I fealt more bad for Galactiboy. It would suck to know that something you just bought was just broken. It looks fixable. I am glad I calmed down a little before I looked at fixing it. I had half a mind to whip it accross the room like a 4 year old having a tantrum.

That's why I sell Lego, if I drop it I can easily put it back together again. And it's even preferable to be in pieces...:monkey1

My copy of Mass Effect is out for delivery but I won't be getting home until late tonight so I have to wait.

[BadMoon]

Got my copy. I will post first impressions tonight. :cool:

[JediMike71]

I'm definitely getting it BadMoon! I pre-ordered it at work at Best Buy few weeks ago, and got a nice DVD with gamertag pictures, Xbox Live dashboard themes, and some interviews with the Bioware developers, and game footage. I will have to wait to get it this weekend...probably in the middle of the madness of "Black Friday"!

There is some great voice acting it in from the likes of: Lance Henricksen (we all know and love him as Bishop in ALIENS...at least I do!), Keith David (remember his voice in those U.S. Navy commercials?), Marina Sirtis (Counselor Deanna Troi from Star Trek: The Next Generation), and Seth Green (co-creator of Robot Chicken, and various movies, and Buffy TV show)...to name a few. I really want to get the "special edition" or "limited edition" of this game too! I'm a sucker for extra content! I can't wait to play it! I got the first KOTOR game that Bioware made for the first Xbox and loved it! :D

[BadMoon]

I'm definitely getting it BadMoon! I pre-ordered it at work at Best Buy few weeks ago, and got a nice DVD with gamertag pictures, Xbox Live dashboard themes, and some interviews with the Bioware developers, and game footage. I will have to wait to get it this weekend...probably in the middle of the madness of "Black Friday"!

There is some great voice acting it in from the likes of: Lance Henricksen (we all know and love him as Bishop in ALIENS...at least I do!), Keith David (remember his voice in those U.S. Navy commercials?), Marina Sirtis (Counselor Deanna Troi from Star Trek: The Next Generation), and Seth Green (co-creator of Robot Chicken, and various movies, and Buffy TV show)...to name a few. I really want to get the "special edition" or "limited edition" of this game too! I'm a sucker for extra content! I can't wait to play it! I got the first KOTOR game that Bioware made for the first Xbox and loved it! :D


I had no idea they had all of those people doing the voice acting. That's great! Thanks for the info JediMike.

[hairlesswookiee]

man i really want this game, but i have to wait until the semester ends. i don't want to get involved with an RPG until i can concentrate all my efforts into it.

[KitFisto]

I played for about 30 min. I am just starting out and it may get better, but so far my feeling is "meh"....it's ok I guess.

I put Call of duty 4 back in after playing for just a bit. I'll play more another day, but so far I'd say it's average. I am not really crazy about the controls or gameplay.

[BadMoon]

I played for about 30 min. I am just starting out and it may get better, but so far my feeling is "meh"....it's ok I guess.

I put Call of duty 4 back in after playing for just a bit. I'll play more another day, but so far I'd say it's average. I am not really crazy about the controls or gameplay.

I would agree with Kit. However I pushed further. This game is like reading a good book. While it won't knock your socks off at first you will get sucked in after a while. :cool:

[NightCreeper]

Great game, already logged 4 hours straight. But this a game that will keep you busy for a while, I think the best game this holiday season.

[Vader AL]

is the game supposed to be a little..."fuzzy"...i checked to make sure my monitor didn't have a loose plug.

[KitFisto]

is the game supposed to be a little..."fuzzy"...i checked to make sure my monitor didn't have a loose plug.

I'd say yes because mine is "grainy" as well.

[Vader AL]

I'd say yes because mine is "grainy" as well.

yeah and it's not bad, just different...kind of gives it the movie effect.

[Vader AL]

hit the start button and click on "Options" then click on "graphics" and you can take off the "Film Grain" and the "motion blur".

holy sht the graphics are amazing.

[KitFisto]

Yeah, the graphics are really, rally good. I am just not crazy about the game play yet. I hope I get used to it and like it more as time goes on.

[DarkKnight2k4]

Looks like I will have to pick mine up and chime in...

Reviews are great... but definitely not for the casual gamer... And truly not a shoot'em up type either.

[BadMoon]

Looks like I will have to pick mine up and chime in...

Reviews are great... but definitely not for the casual gamer... And truly not a shoot'em up type either.

Yeah it is not a good come home from work and blow stuff up game. There is allot of story and you really have to pay attention. I guess I will not be able to indulge in my beer too much and play this game. :lol

[KitFisto]

I guess I will not be able to indulge in my beer too much and play this game. :lol

Then it's not worth playing! :mad:

[BadMoon]

Then it's not worth playing! :mad:

Did you get to the blue women yet? I guess not. :lol :lol :lol :monkey3

[KitFisto]

Did you get to the blue women yet? I guess not. :lol :lol :lol :monkey3

I barely played man. I only got to the part where the one guy ( forget what they are called ) shots the other guy in the back and you find that one napping loser behind the crates. Then I died 3 times in a row trying to kill those dudes you run into right after that.

The assault riffle SUCKS hard core. You can't look down the sights and it never hits anything.

[BadMoon]

I barely played man. I only got to the part where the one guy ( forget what they are called ) shots the other guy in the back and you find that one napping loser behind the crates. Then I died 3 times in a row trying to kill those dudes you run into right after that.

The assault riffle SUCKS hard core. You can't look down the sights and it never hits anything.

I noticed that the longer you aim in on someone the more accurate it gets. Also if you are in cover mode when you pop out it is allot more accurate. The reticle gets smaller to let you know you are honed in on your target. I still can't figure out how to use items. Like the gel stuff on doors. I guess I should stop being a douche and read the instructions. :rotfl

[KitFisto]

I noticed that the longer you aim in on someone the more accurate it gets. Also if you are in cover mode when you pop out it is allot more accurate. The reticle gets smaller to let you know you are honed in on your target. I still can't figure out how to use items. Like the gel stuff on doors. I guess I should stop being a douche and read the instructions. :rotfl

On the doors.....you have to push buttons in a quick sequence if you can hack stuff which my character can, but I never get it right. Then it locks me out and says I don;t have enough gel to open to the door.

I have a strong feeling I will play this ONE more time and if I get bored or frustrated I'll trade it in next week. :lol

[BadMoon]

On the doors.....you have to push buttons in a quick sequence if you can hack stuff which my character can, but I never get it right. Then it locks me out and says I don;t have enough gel to open to the door.

I have a strong feeling I will play this ONE more time and if I get bored or frustrated I'll trade it in next week. :lol

I have the gel just can't use it. I noticed I accidently turned equipment into the gel stuff as well. I wish they had a better tutorial. I think I am going to start over.

[KitFisto]

I have the gel just can't use it. I noticed I accidently turned equipment into the gel stuff as well. I wish they had a better tutorial. I think I am going to start over.

I guess I have some gel because I could heal myself and the party, but not enough to open a door....where did you find more?

[BadMoon]

The first locked door you come too there is an open door to the left of that. It was in a thing on the floor. I opened it up and got the gel. Then I couldn't use it. So I started over and I am glad I did. If you open up that door there are people to talk too in there.

[KitFisto]

The first locked door you come too there is an open door to the left of that. It was in a thing on the floor. I opened it up and got the gel. Then I couldn't use it. So I started over and I am glad I did. If you open up that door there are people to talk too in there.

Hmmmm, I remember going in there and the thing on the floor, but I thought I only got a gun out of there....maybe that was another crate I just got a gun. I dunno. I think this is gonna be a trade in game as it appears to be something that will frustrate the **** out of me.

[The Josh]

I'm surprised GS didn't call me yesterday. Gonna have to give them a buzz and see whats up.

[darthviper107]

I'm surprised GS didn't call me yesterday. Gonna have to give them a buzz and see whats up.

Hopefully it doesn't turn out bad, most of what gamestop does is fine, but there are some really bad stories about them.

But luckily mine has arrived fine, haven't been able to play it yet, but the extra disc is pretty cool.

[Darth Caedus]

So in general. Buy: Yes/No

As good at KOTOR: Yes/No

[BadMoon]

So in general. Buy: Yes/No

As good at KOTOR: Yes/No

Better I think. It is just hard for me right now to come home from a long day and listen to story and have conversations. I would say if you loved KOTOR you will love this game. It is much more adult in story as well. I just can't wait for Saturday. I am starting over and paying attention. :cool:

[Ashton16]

I've got to chime in here...

I'm an extremely picky gamer....most games that people rant, rave and set themselves on fire about I can never figure out why (i.e. "Halo 2", "Chronicles of Riddick", "KoToR", etc.)

But this is easily one of the greatest games I've ever played. Loved "Halo 3" and "Call of Duty 4" but this one has me hooked like nothing since "Morrowind" back in the gold ole' days.

It's massive, very in-depth, and the production quality is out of this world---from the soundtrack down to the voice acting.

Give it a shot if you haven't already...

[The Josh]

Hopefully it doesn't turn out bad, most of what gamestop does is fine, but there are some really bad stories about them.

But luckily mine has arrived fine, haven't been able to play it yet, but the extra disc is pretty cool.

The store I get my stuff from is really cool. So I'm not worried.

[darthviper107]

So in general. Buy: Yes/No

As good at KOTOR: Yes/No

Definite buy, if only for the graphics. The interface is better than I thought, the combat really isn't that hard, you just have to pay attention to the type of enemy you're fighting and remember to duck behind cover and such. I think it's probably better than KOTOR. Although with this I'd really like to see how they could do a new KOTOR game now. They are most likely working on one, but it's an MMORPG which means the graphics will probably not be as good just because it has to work online too.

[Vader AL]

I've got to chime in here...

I'm an extremely picky gamer....most games that people rant, rave and set themselves on fire about I can never figure out why (i.e. "Halo 2", "Chronicles of Riddick", "KoToR", etc.)

But this is easily one of the greatest games I've ever played. Loved "Halo 3" and "Call of Duty 4" but this one has me hooked like nothing since "Morrowind" back in the gold ole' days.

It's massive, very in-depth, and the production quality is out of this world---from the soundtrack down to the voice acting.

Give it a shot if you haven't already...

have you played bioshock yet?

[Ashton16]

have you played bioshock yet?

Yeah, that was another one I didn't enjoy. Graphically it was beautiful but it just wasn't that special in my opinion. It felt on-par with "Riddick".

But hey, different strokes for different folks.

[NightCreeper]

Yeah, that was another one I didn't enjoy. Graphically it was beautiful but it just wasn't that special in my opinion. It felt on-par with "Riddick".

But hey, different strokes for different folks.

Same here man. Bioshock was hyped up a lot and I got excited about it, it was appearing to be one of the greatest 1st person shooters ever.

Until I got it and it turned out to be an average 8 hour FPS experience with some new "weapons" and bad guys. It was alright, but definitely a let down in my book.

[Fritz]

I haven't got Mass Effect yet but Bioshock was great because of the graphics and the story (especially Sander Cohen.:rotfl ) Other than that I didn't find anything super different from other FPS's.

[JediMike71]

Well just one more day and I get my copy of Mass Effect! I hope to get the Limited Edition with the extra content, and the strategy guide book. I got my newest issue of the Official Xbox Magazine and they named it as "the single best Xbox 360 game" out now! I can't wait to dive into it and get started on my journey! :D

[darthviper107]

Really the only thing I can think to be wrong with it is just that they throw you into a world you don't know about and it can be a bit confusing because of that. And also the problems with having to go somewhere but you don't know the area so it's difficult. The missions work well though, the goal is pretty obvious so it's not confusing. And I'm glad they didn't add an ammo system because that would be really annoying.

[BadMoon]

Really the only thing I can think to be wrong with it is just that they throw you into a world you don't know about and it can be a bit confusing because of that. And also the problems with having to go somewhere but you don't know the area so it's difficult. The missions work well though, the goal is pretty obvious so it's not confusing. And I'm glad they didn't add an ammo system because that would be really annoying.

This is my problem and reason for wanting to start over. I can't keep track of everything. Although it is one great game. :cool:

[Ashton16]

*POSSIBLE SPOILERS*

Anyone beat it yet? Wondering what you thought about the ending and the just how in the hell they plan on adding downloadable content when it doesn't allow you to continue playing?

Or is the downloadable content a pipe dream that will never come to pass?

[The Josh]

I still need to go pick mine up.

[Darth Loki]

Just started playing this morning and I love it. Still trying to get used to the combat, but everything else is just awesome.

[Karma]

Just started playing this morning and I love it. Still trying to get used to the combat, but everything else is just awesome.

started playing it last night intending to only play 30 mins.......2 hours later, still playing it, I'm at the bit where I have just be made a spectre agent

great game, awesome soundtrack

[Darth Caedus]

So I put in my mass effect game to play. during my character creation phase, the game freezes. Okay...so I restart the game, freezes again, THIS time with three red rings. NOOOOOOOOO. So now I have to pay $100 to upgrade to the elite or I don't have a 360 anymore :monkey2:monkey2:monkey2

[dr2red]

So Mass Effect is good? I am considering it when I get my Xbox360. Have
any of you played Timeshift? If yes what did you think of it.

[BadMoon]

Ok so I have been playing all day. I will now tell you what I think.


THIS GAME F'N ROCKS SOMETHING FIERCE! :cool: :chew :cool:

[darthviper107]

So Mass Effect is good? I am considering it when I get my Xbox360. Have
any of you played Timeshift? If yes what did you think of it.

Mass Effect is great, but just realize that it's an RPG so you'll be spending a lot of time listening to people talk, but there is some great combat. Also, while normally the combat isn't really that hard, there are several points where you'll come up against something that's really difficult and it can be frustrating when you die a lot. (right now I'm stuck at a part like that).


I've played Timeshift and while it's interesting to do the slow motion/stop/reverse things, it's really not all that special and it ends up being kind of dull. But you can try it out and see if you like it, there's both a single player and multiplayer demo on the Xbox Live marketplace for free download.

[Ashton16]

Mass Effect is great, but just realize that it's an RPG so you'll be spending a lot of time listening to people talk
.

You should note that this isn't your typically droning "metal gear" cutscene dribble. The story line is top-notch...and all of the dialogue is interactive and can be handled several different ways from the viewpoint of your character.

First time in my life I wasn't impatiently tapping the buttons to hurry through cutscenes. Actual facial expressions in a video game? Witchcraft I say!

[Darth Caedus]

Ok so I have been playing all day. I will now tell you what I think.


THIS GAME F'N ROCKS SOMETHING FIERCE! :cool: :chew :cool:


I've seen you online all day today too. Got my new xbox and have been playing it about 3 hours today. Love it, can't wait for more.

[BadMoon]

I've seen you online all day today too. Got my new xbox and have been playing it about 3 hours today. Love it, can't wait for more.

Yeah I am just over about 16 hours and if weren't for the game on tonight I would be on. Sorry guys until I beat this I will be all Mass Effect. :cool:

[KitFisto]

I played a little more yesterday. I liked it more than the first time I played, but I still don't like the combat play very much.

Why the hell is the sniper riffle so choppy? When you try to move your sight around it "bounces" a lot and won't stay on a target. You have to pray when you shoot that you pulled the triger at the right time when trying to focus in.

The assault riffle is useless unless you're 2 feet from your target as it just sprays bullets all over the palce except AT your target.

[Darth Loki]

I love this game but I feel your frustration. I think a lot of what you're going through with the sniper is the fact that you have a low score on the accuracy. It seems that the higher the accuracy, the less it moves around.

I however seem to be stuck :monkey2 Gonna hit up gamefaqs and see if I can't figure out what the hell I'm doing wrong.

[Darth Caedus]

All I want to do is go home and play it. is that wrong? ANybody got any links to some guides for vanguards? I'm level 5 and haven't used any points yet. Haven't hit up gamefaqs yet, going to when I get home

[DarkKnight2k4]

I played for a little. not much... but I enjoy it. Interactive Cinema with action !

I think I will play it through... THEN, change my character to female with a different background and play through again. That is ... if I can get time to play ! lol.

[Darth Caedus]

I played for a little. not much... but I enjoy it. Interactive Cinema with action !

I think I will play it through... THEN, change my character to female with a different background and play through again. That is ... if I can get time to play ! lol.

Don't know if I want to play it through twice. The KOTOR games were about 20 hours to complete, with the second time being a little less. Anybody got an ETA on how long this game is?

[DarkKnight2k4]

About 22 if you don't explore the worlds completely (e.g. when driving).

[darthviper107]

Don't know if I want to play it through twice. The KOTOR games were about 20 hours to complete, with the second time being a little less. Anybody got an ETA on how long this game is?

I think the fastest is like 8 hours, but you'd probably have to be really good. But you do get achievement point for beating it multiple times.

[Darth Caedus]

I think the fastest is like 8 hours, but you'd probably have to be really good. But you do get achievement point for beating it multiple times.

8 hours, holy crap. I'm like 4 hours in and I'm still browsing embassies and lower wards.

[darthviper107]

8 hours, holy crap. I'm like 4 hours in and I'm still browsing embassies and lower wards.

8 Hours is for the game critics who have stacks of games to go through and don't have time to waste talking to everyone.

Although I think I'm going kind of fast, I'm at like 3 hours and 20 minutes and I've gotten past the citadel and was able to go to another planet, now I'm just stuck there.

But really it's been longer, there's been several times where I've gotten further along and then die and realize that throughout that time it didn't autosave at all and then I have to go through it again and make sure I save. And usually when I go up against people a second time I'll start dying a lot for some reason although I did fine taking them out the first time through. So the 3 hours doesn't count the probably 5 extra hours I've wasted from dying.

[JediMike71]

I'm at level 9 with my created male character I named Mike (after myself) Shepherd. He is a soldier. I'm having trouble defeating those frikkin' "sandworms" on remote planets when you get close to surveying an "anomoly" on a planet. How do you beat them? I tried to keep my distance in the "RV" car and shoot them with the guns and missles. But their green slime spit keeps killing me and my two friends in the RV! I hit the yellow "Y" button to repair my RV, but sometimes it's too late! Can anyone out there help me with defeating these annoying "sandworms"? :confused:

Thanks! :D

[darthviper107]

For me I just keep moving, when they try to shoot you just move out of the way. I just try to get off one shot with the canon before they go underground again and then try to keep moving before they pop up. And don't use repair, you can't move or shoot while it repairs plus it takes 15 omni-gel.

Also, make sure you have leveled up a lot before you go to Noveria, I went there right after the Citadel and it made me have trouble since my character wasn't all that experienced and I kept dying, although luckily I just completed it. (also, at the end if you choose the 'nice' option you get 25 achievement points).

[JediMike71]

Thanks for your help darthviper107! I appreciate it! I have the game set where it levels up for me. I guess I should change it to where I can do the manual levelling up of the characters? Let me know what you think. Thanks again! :D

[Darth Loki]

I got through the part I was stuck at and played virtually all night last night. I've been exploring a lot of the other worlds and it is a great way to gain experience and get new upgrades. I think I'm at a level 19 right now but I have no idea how much time I've got in it (I'd guess close to 11-12 hours)

I love the fact that there are so many side quests and I know I'm going to have to make some tough decisions moving forward.

[darthviper107]

Thanks for your help darthviper107! I appreciate it! I have the game set where it levels up for me. I guess I should change it to where I can do the manual levelling up of the characters? Let me know what you think. Thanks again! :D

It depends, for the most part it does pretty good to level up in the right places, but when I was fighting for instance I just leveled up and used the points on areas that would give me more health.

[bagelsncheesey]

Ok guys, I loved the KOTOR games but i'm not really into any other games of the type. Should I buy Mass Effect, or just rent it? Sounds worth a buy from what everybody is saying. Opinion?

[Darth Loki]

I'm not a RPG fan but I love the KOTOR's and this is a better game (just not as cool w/o the SW stuff). The voice acting is 2nd to none. I'm finally getting ahold of the gameplay (the tutorial sux) and am getting a lot better in the fights and knowing when to use what powers.

I'm alreadly looking forward to my second play through.

[Darth Caedus]

So I'm going around scanning the keepers. is it worth it? what do you get for doing it?

[Vader AL]

Ok guys, I loved the KOTOR games but i'm not really into any other games of the type. Should I buy Mass Effect, or just rent it? Sounds worth a buy from what everybody is saying. Opinion?

they are VERY similar games. ME has a lot in common with the SW universe too. you have to learn about the new universe in ME where as in KOTOR you just had to learn character names so it takes a little bit longer to catch on but it's worth it. i've only been able to play a few hours but i love it. take KOTOR and rip out the SW theme and put it on a nex gen console and you get ME....oh yeah and instead of using commands for your actions(when you are fighting) like in KOTOR you actually fire your weapon, etc. similiar to a first person shooter.

[Darth Loki]

So I'm going around scanning the keepers. is it worth it? what do you get for doing it?

Don't know, I've only gotten 14 of them so far. Cool little sub-plot going on with the guys doing the scanning.

[Darth Loki]

Anyone else sit in the Gentlemen's Club for 5 minutes :monkey3

[Vader AL]

Anyone else sit in the Gentlemen's Club for 5 minutes :monkey3

i haven't done that in the game yet, what happens when you do?

[darthviper107]

Ok guys, I loved the KOTOR games but i'm not really into any other games of the type. Should I buy Mass Effect, or just rent it? Sounds worth a buy from what everybody is saying. Opinion?

It's very much like KOTOR, but the only problem I have is how your team works, you can't switch to the other characters (which makes sense for a shooter rather than turn-based) but as a weird thing if your friends die then you can revive them or they'll just come back automatically after the fighting is over, but if you die then it's game over which is really frustrating. Plus, your friends are really stupid about avoiding enemy fire, they'll just stand there as an enemy throws a biotic power at them and then die.

But really it's just too beautiful to skip, I love lens flares....



What happens in the Gentelmen's club after 5 minutes? All I did was just sit there and the girl dances and all I can do is lean forward or leave.

[bagelsncheesey]

Thanks a lot for the opinions guys. I think i'll buy after the holidays are over.

[BadMoon]

I think I am at the end boss guys. If I beat him I am ready to join the online fun. God I hope I can beat him! LOL! I miss you guys! :o

[NightCreeper]

I'll chime in again, Great Game, but I have beat it to death.

If anyone in the USA wants my mint copy, its yours for $45 shipped via First Class mail. :cool:

[Darth Loki]

I'll chime in again, Great Game, but I have beat it to death.

If anyone in the USA wants my mint copy, its yours for $45 shipped via First Class mail. :cool:

Anyone who hasn't gotten this game yet should jump on this deal. It's certainly worth $45.

[BadMoon]

I just beat it! :cool: That game rules! Nightcreeper I think they might have downloadable content at some point.

[darthviper107]

I just beat it! :cool: That game rules! Nightcreeper I think they might have downloadable content at some point.

What character level and how long?

[Darth Loki]

I didn't get to play this at all last night and I won't tonight but it'll be all I do this weekend so hopefully I'll get close to beating it.

Badmoon, what was your final game time?

[Darth Caedus]

I'm like 4 hours and am still at the citadel...guess I just play slow

[BadMoon]

I didn't get to play this at all last night and I won't tonight but it'll be all I do this weekend so hopefully I'll get close to beating it.

Badmoon, what was your final game time?

Not sure of the level of my character. It was around 25 hours playtime though. Thats at least what the game logged. I bet it was closer to 30 though. I spent 6 hours at the citidel in the beginning. After that I only did about 4 or 5 sidequests.

[Darth Loki]

I've already done at least 15 sidequests:monkey1

[BadMoon]

I've already done at least 15 sidequests:monkey1

They were boring me and not really advancing the story. I would try to talk to the people after every one and they never had anything to say. So I said forget this crap after a while. I have a save that I can go back and do them if I wish.

[Darth Loki]

They were boring me and not really advancing the story. I would try to talk to the people after every one and they never had anything to say. So I said forget this crap after a while. I have a save that I can go back and do them if I wish.

I like leveling up :D I think I'm at a level 21 and I've only done one of the main tasks thus far. The money is pretty good too.

[darthviper107]

Just finished

12 hours, Level 37

Although it actually took much longer than that, I had several points where I came up to a Boss and it took forever to beat them but that doesn't count towards game time.

It sort of sets it up for a second one, but it would be possible to stop at this one. Although I know they are doing a 2nd and 3rd one.

Really great game, now I have to go through again and try to get all the points.

[silentman116]

I'm level 13 and about 9 and a half hours in, and I have yet to go to any of the "main quest" planets after leaving the Citadel. Every time I think I'm going to try out Noveria or Feros, I get some new radio transmission with another side quest. This game is amazing, though I do wish there was a bit more variety to the side missions, but that's a small complaint. Overall, I am loving this game!

[Darth Loki]

How the hell do you beat this game in 12 hours :confused:

I'm a level 38, and am about 22 hours in. I think I've only finished about half the main story though.

[Darth Caedus]

I"m doing every sidequest there is and I'm level 8, 6 hours in. I'm still at the citadel, damn you guys play fast. I guess I like to explore and just play around with the game too much.

OH, how do you buy a permit for the jelly guy to preach in the citadel? I don't have enough charm to bride the turian c-sec officer.

[dregs]

Just chiming in to say I finally starting playing this last night. Decided to give COD4 a night off. It's good stuff; Nice story. Combat is a little clunky but I got over it fast. Can't wait to see what happens.:chew

[BadMoon]

I"m doing every sidequest there is and I'm level 8, 6 hours in. I'm still at the citadel, damn you guys play fast. I guess I like to explore and just play around with the game too much.

OH, how do you buy a permit for the jelly guy to preach in the citadel? I don't have enough charm to bride the turian c-sec officer.

Just pay the guy. :cool:

[Darth Caedus]

Just pay the guy. :cool:

Hmm, I don't remember an option for that. I go to "what if I bought the permit?" then the turian goes "fine, just make sure he has it..or something like that" there was no option to buy it, i'll try that tonight

[darthviper107]

You know, you can always come back to the Citadel after going to other planets, you don't have to get everything done there at once.

As far as main quests, I recommend doing the Artemus Tau cluster first (you pick up an additional party member there). Then go to Teros(or Eros, or whatever it's called I can't remember). Then Noveria, then Virmire--at least that's my recommendation.

[Darth Caedus]

You know, you can always come back to the Citadel after going to other planets, you don't have to get everything done there at once.

As far as main quests, I recommend doing the Artemus Tau cluster first (you pick up an additional party member there). Then go to Teros(or Eros, or whatever it's called I can't remember). Then Noveria, then Virmire--at least that's my recommendation.

perhaps i'll just come back. i think i have to do that for THE FAN anyway.

[drunk_leprechaun]

ordered this game today morning. should be here in a 2 or 3 days.
is this game hard? cause im the guy who cant , to this day, get past the final boss in gears of war:monkey5

[BadMoon]

ordered this game today morning. should be here in a 2 or 3 days.
is this game hard? cause im the guy who cant , to this day, get past the final boss in gears of war:monkey5

It's not hard. It does take a few hours to get used to all of the controls and menus. You just have to learn the game. I wouldn't call it hard though.

[Darth Loki]

Well I finally beat my first go this weekend. A bit over 30 hours and I was a level 48. I really wanted to get to that level 50 but fell just short. The only assignment I didn't complete was scanning all the keepers. This game is awesome and the story is even better. Can't wait to play through it as a ^^^^ :D

[drunk_leprechaun]

alright, thanks Badmoon:D.wow 30 hours!

[BadMoon]

Well I finally beat my first go this weekend. A bit over 30 hours and I was a level 48. I really wanted to get to that level 50 but fell just short. The only assignment I didn't complete was scanning all the keepers. This game is awesome and the story is even better. Can't wait to play through it as a ^^^^ :D

I want to be a woman and be the most horrible person in the universe. :lol

[Darth Caedus]

Well I finally beat my first go this weekend. A bit over 30 hours and I was a level 48. I really wanted to get to that level 50 but fell just short. The only assignment I didn't complete was scanning all the keepers. This game is awesome and the story is even better. Can't wait to play through it as a ^^^^ :D

Yea, I'm level 20 about 14 hours in. I guess I just play really slow, getting all the side quests. I too want to replay it as a ^^^^. I don't know why I was so nice to begin with, should have built up my intimidation. Its just like KOTOR, I played the nice guy in that too.

[darth dypshyt]

Got this for Christmas..been playing it for 6 hours....I can't get enough, it's great!

[nanokiller]

good game after the 2nd play-thru, but man, do they expect you to play it so many times? :pow got half way on the 3rd play, but just got kinda lame. still, it's a good game. i would give it a 8.4

[darthviper107]

good game after the 2nd play-thru, but man, do they expect you to play it so many times? :pow got half way on the 3rd play, but just got kinda lame. still, it's a good game. i would give it a 8.4

You don't have to play it through multiple times, but if you want all of the achievements then you do.

[Darth Caedus]

You don't have to play it through multiple times, but if you want all of the achievements then you do.

Yea, I'm going to play through again to get the renegade option, which I should have done in the first place. Dont' think I'm goign to go to every planet, that would take forever. I just can't wait for KOTOR 3 to come out from bioware.

[nanokiller]

You don't have to play it through multiple times, but if you want all of the achievements then you do.

yeah, that's my point. If you want to get all the achievements, your going to have to play it more than 2 times. I just don't like leaving thing uncompleted. I like getting everthing.:D

[RogueJedi30]

Got ME for Christmas as well. So far I love the hybrid style! Also, the game looks incredible! I love the film grain effect, it looks too clean and sharp without it, I really feel like I'm playing a movie vs a video game for the first time I can remember. The dialoge is sharp and worth putting the time in to. As with most 30+ hour games, I know it will take me quite a while to play through, with so many other great games to play, but I realy hope I can eventually play through it a couple of times. Between this and Super Mario Galaxies, when will I have time to play GoW and COD with all the freaks?

[Darth Caedus]

Got ME for Christmas as well. So far I love the hybrid style! Also, the game looks incredible! I love the film grain effect, it looks too clean and sharp without it, I really feel like I'm playing a movie vs a video game for the first time I can remember. The dialoge is sharp and worth putting the time in to. As with most 30+ hour games, I know it will take me quite a while to play through, with so many other great games to play, but I realy hope I can eventually play through it a couple of times. Between this and Super Mario Galaxies, when will I have time to play GoW and COD with all the freaks?

That's my prediciment. I want to play Super Mario Galaxy and finish off Zelda: Twilight PRincess, AND play online games. I just don't have enough time. BUT, I did already play once through ME, but I want to do another one.

[RogueJedi30]

Yeah I should probably finish Zelda: TP one of these days too :rotfl

[Darth Caedus]

Yeah I should probably finish Zelda: TP one of these days too :rotfl

Its just so damn long; can't believe a game is so long

[Vader AL]

Yeah I should probably finish Zelda: TP one of these days too :rotfl

no kidding, me too. i like playing it but it is having a hard time keeping my attention.

[Darth Loki]

Its just so damn long; can't believe a game is so long

The first time through, yes. I shaved almost 12 hours off my initial run through on my second time. Still a great game and easily in my top 3 of all time.

I am in the same boat fellas. I want to beat ME on hard and as a ^^^^, I want to buy Super Mario Galaxy, I want to beat GH2 that I just bought last week on all levels, and I want to play online with my boys. Just not enough time to do everything. Then there are more great games coming right around the corner.

[Sniper33]

Just "bought" Mass Effect today after work, as well as Uncharted and finally got around to playing it after watching some ghost hunters. Was getting kinda late so I just wanted to create my character and then play the game tomorrow all set to go. Ended up playing for roughly 1.5 hours before I decided to stop for the night. Its alot better then I expected it to be.

Bad thing is now I have a few games to finish:

Mass Effect
Mario Galaxy
Rock Band (Expert)
Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles
Folklore

and thats just the games Im concentrating on atm, I still have games I have yet to open/get into....gotta stop buying these games before finishing current ones.:monkey4

[darth dypshyt]

Just "bought" Mass Effect today after work, as well as Uncharted and finally got around to playing it after watching some ghost hunters. Was getting kinda late so I just wanted to create my character and then play the game tomorrow all set to go. Ended up playing for roughly 1.5 hours before I decided to stop for the night. Its alot better then I expected it to be.

Bad thing is now I have a few games to finish:

Mass Effect
Mario Galaxy
Rock Band (Expert)
Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles
Folklore

and thats just the games Im concentrating on atm, I still have games I have yet to open/get into....gotta stop buying these games before finishing current ones.:monkey4

Yeah...It'd be nice if we all didn't have to work!:lol More time for games, movies...

[IrishJedi]

Just finished my first game.

Class: Soldier (Nice Guy)

Finished Gametime: 12 Hours, 48 Minutes

Finished Level: 38

Boinked: Ashley

Awesome game! Can't wait to play it again, taking my time this time and doing as many side quests as possible (I only did a few this time out). :rock

[Darth Loki]

Just finished my first game.

Class: Soldier

Finished Gametime: 12 Hours, 48 Minutes

Finished Level: 38

Boinked: Ashley

Awesome game! :rock

Wow, only 12 hours. My first play through was almost 30! Still haven't nailed Ashley though. I keep ****ing the Asarian.

[IrishJedi]

Wow, only 12 hours. My first play through was almost 30! Still haven't nailed Ashley though. I keep ****ing the Asarian.

I'm glad to hear about the 30 hours, actually. That means there is tons of stuff I've yet to do in this game.

Oh, I'll go Asari next time. I was just a sucker for Ashley's lips and bod. :lol

(Also, I like when she says, "I'll warn you... I'm a hellcat off the battlefield, too." :rock )

[IrishJedi]

By the way, did anyone else pick up the prequel novel by Drew Karpyshyn? It details the early adventures of a young Captain Anderson and his relationship with Saren. Can't wait to read it now.

[darthviper107]

I'm waiting for the book that's coming this summer about what happens between Mass Effect 1 and 2.
Currently I'm on my second playthrough, I think at like 22 hours, Level 47, final mission. And apparently to complete the achievements that require you to complete "most" of the game you really need to complete almost all of it, because I did as many sidequests as I could find and only got the achievement for having Ashley along for most of the game right before I left for the last mission, so I hope I get the achievement for Wrex once I beat the game.

[Fritz]

I prefer ****ing real women. :monkey5 :lol :moon

[IrishJedi]

I prefer ****ing real women. :monkey5 :lol :moon

Touche! :lol

:duff

[Vader AL]

I prefer ****ing real women. :monkey5 :lol :moon

hey that's not fair....video game women need loving too! :D

[McHavyck]

New DLC hits Xbox Live Marketplace March 10th.

Titled "Bring Down the Sky" it will add a new uncharted world, a new race of aliens and add 90 minutes of additional gameplay.

Oh, and a new achievement worth 50 points.

No word yet on the pricing.

[darthviper107]

I think they said it's going to be like $5. I'll try and get it, going through a third playthrough now.

[Chimera 1]

New DLC hits Xbox Live Marketplace March 10th.

Titled "Bring Down the Sky" it will add a new uncharted world, a new race of aliens and add 90 minutes of additional gameplay.

Oh, and a new achievement worth 50 points.

No word yet on the pricing.

I wish i would have known this earlier this week. i would have picked up this game instead of Drakes. But I will probably pick this up this weekend.

[darthviper107]

You have plenty of time, it's a great game and it'll be around for a while.

[darthviper107]

Because of the acquisition of Bioware by EA they have made an agreement to release Mass Effect on PC this May.


So, finally we can try and Max out the visuals, I'm also looking forward to fooling with the program.

[Darth Caedus]

Just read this by Drew Karpyshyn, author of Star Wars books Darth Bane: Path of Destruction, Darth Bane: The Rule of Two, Knights of the Old Republic I and II, PLUS Mass Effect. This guy is pretty much my God right now.

What other projects are you working on, in terms of both writing and gaming?

I've always got a number of projects on the go. We just finished the Xbox 360 game Mass Effect last month, and I've already started working on the story, character, and dialog for Mass Effect 2. I'm also hard at work on a second Mass Effect novel coming out in spring of 2008 to go along with Mass Effect: Revelation, released last year. After that I'll be putting the final touches on an original fantasy trilogy I've been working on so I can start trying to find a publisher. And, like most writers, I've got a couple of screenplays that I'm kicking around, too.


So Mass Effect 2 is already being written :rock:rock:rock:rock:rock

[IrishJedi]

Mass Effect was planned as a trilogy (with books before and between each game) from the beginning.

[Chimera 1]

I picked this up over the weekend and it is a great game. I am upset I waited so long.