Author Topic: Mass Effect 2 Thread (Read 142520 times)

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1020 on:** January 30, 2010, 08:20:54 PM »

Quote from: Raban on January 30, 2010, 08:17:33 PM

lmao, fistful I want you to know

end-game spoilers
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I let Tali fucking DIE in the final mission. Cunt wasn't happy I sold her father upriver to save her armored ass, so fuck her. Everyone else lived. Overall solid game, end credits song was shit. Soundtrack in general was shit. Rest of the game was pretty tight. Amazing final mission. Last boss omg. 9/10
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EDIT: fistful you leave the film grain on? wtf is wrong with you

Only posers and Wiitards disable the film grain.

Raban · « **Reply #1021 on:** January 30, 2010, 08:31:58 PM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on January 30, 2010, 08:20:54 PM

Quote from: Raban on January 30, 2010, 08:17:33 PM
lmao, fistful I want you to know

end-game spoilers
spoiler (click to show/hide)
I let Tali fucking DIE in the final mission. Cunt wasn't happy I sold her father upriver to save her armored ass, so fuck her. Everyone else lived. Overall solid game, end credits song was shit. Soundtrack in general was shit. Rest of the game was pretty tight. Amazing final mission. Last boss omg. 9/10
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EDIT: fistful you leave the film grain on? wtf is wrong with you

Only posers and Wiitards disable the film grain.

Or people who don't wish to be blind.

cool breeze · « **Reply #1022 on:** January 30, 2010, 08:36:34 PM »

I started my second hardcore playthrough as female renegade sentinel shepard. Managed to find a ME1 save online that was almost identical to my male ME1 playthrough, so that worked out nice. Being evil is awesome. Calling Joker a cripple

Combat is still awesome as a sentinel and it actually makes me wish I chose Adept so I can do the pull>throw combo myself, but being a sentinel means I can still take down any enemy quicker. Chose Warp ammo as my carry on power.

I do find it difficult to create a female character, though. I ended up just making Jodie Foster because why not. the eyes are a bit sunken in from a profile view, but the visor/scouter thing blocks that.

Quote from: CHOW CHOW on January 30, 2010, 07:35:51 PM

come on, normal / veteran / hardcore...what should i start this jawn on? i want my initial experience to be glorious

i'm on the diff select screen now

Hardcore because you get the Geth Assault Rifle at one point.

Quote from: Great Rumbler on January 30, 2010, 08:20:54 PM

Only posers and Wiitards disable the film grain.

First thing I did was turn it off.

That's a lie. I turned it on and thought "maybe it wouldn't suck this time", was proven wrong, and turned it off.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #1023 on:** January 30, 2010, 09:21:23 PM »

i dont want to know a spoiler about Tali. but since you're wanting to tell me, i assume it's bad. but i'll assume the best

TripleA · « **Reply #1024 on:** January 30, 2010, 09:22:24 PM »

So this morning I completed Mass Effect 2. The following is a short review of the game, highlighting what I liked, disliked, and my final score for the game. There are no spoilers in the review.

http://www.limelinx.com/files/9320f45987cd37e3eda82fcb96961855

Raban · « **Reply #1025 on:** January 30, 2010, 09:22:36 PM »

nvm dick move

Jansen · « **Reply #1026 on:** January 30, 2010, 09:23:22 PM »

pimp yo shit elsewhere bitch

TripleA · « **Reply #1027 on:** January 30, 2010, 09:23:49 PM »

Quote from: Jansen on January 30, 2010, 09:23:22 PM

thanks

No problem.

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #1028 on:** January 30, 2010, 09:23:59 PM »

omg...

Vizzys · « **Reply #1029 on:** January 30, 2010, 09:47:58 PM »

are you a female robot

CHOW CHOW · « **Reply #1030 on:** January 30, 2010, 09:51:35 PM »

i can't read a single reply...i dunno what to do because i wanted to participate in the thread

anyway, so they basically eliminated the entire loot aspect of the game? i really liked finding all the diff weapons and amps and armors etc. they made that aspect much more casual...streamlined. other than that, the game is amazing so far. i just landed on the freedom's progress colony. The combat is sooooo much better with both gunplay and biotics, and also the cover system. What an epic journey this is gonna be...the absolute pinnacle of interactive medium

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #1031 on:** January 30, 2010, 09:51:57 PM »

who

the fuck

cares

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #1032 on:** January 30, 2010, 09:54:20 PM »

Raban · « **Reply #1033 on:** January 30, 2010, 10:03:17 PM »

What the fuck is this shit.

EDIT: 10 seconds in and your opinion is wrong. Soundtrack for ME2 sucks.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #1034 on:** January 30, 2010, 10:05:54 PM »

I won't bother listening to this, but the soundtrack to Mass Effect 2 was pretty good. I don't know what Raban is on about, but his opinion is usually all over the place.

Raban · « **Reply #1035 on:** January 30, 2010, 10:08:58 PM »

Quote from: The Fake Shemp on January 30, 2010, 10:05:54 PM

I won't bother listening to this, but the soundtrack to Mass Effect 2 was pretty good. I don't know what Raban is on about, but his opinion is usually all over the place.

Indeed. Strictly comparing both Mass Effect games, the soundtrack to the first is so much better. The tracks in ME2 are really generic action fare, and some areas completely lack music. On top of that, the end credits music was terribly disappointing, whereas the song during ME1's credits was awesome, granted a bit much.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #1036 on:** January 30, 2010, 10:11:48 PM »

I will agree the end credits song to Mass Effect was simply the bee's knees, but just because the sequel has an orchestra behind the score doesn't make it generic or worse. There were a lot of solid tracks and clever segues (like how the the game transitioned from the original's synth track to the orchestrated one). I thought it was pretty good.

Ichirou · « **Reply #1037 on:** January 30, 2010, 10:29:13 PM »

wtf is this?

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #1038 on:** January 30, 2010, 10:33:39 PM »

An audio review?

What did I tell you about reviews.

Why is this is its own thread?

What's going on here?

TripleA · « **Reply #1039 on:** January 30, 2010, 10:37:44 PM »

I disagree, I think Mass Effect 2 has a better soundtrack than Mass Effect 1.

Mass Effect 1 felt very stale audio-wise, it didn't feel as organic like Mass Effect 2 did.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #1040 on:** January 30, 2010, 10:37:56 PM »

Yeah, let's keep it confined to one of the two Mass Effect 2 threads already in existence.

TripleA · « **Reply #1041 on:** January 30, 2010, 10:39:31 PM »

Quote from: The Fake Shemp on January 30, 2010, 10:37:56 PM

Yeah, let's keep it confined to one of the two Mass Effect 2 threads already in existence.

Alright cool.

Raban · « **Reply #1042 on:** January 30, 2010, 10:40:17 PM »

Quote from: The Fake Shemp on January 30, 2010, 10:11:48 PM

I will agree the end credits song to Mass Effect was simply the bee's knees, but just because the sequel has an orchestra behind the score doesn't make it generic or worse. There were a lot of solid tracks and clever segues (like how the the game transitioned from the original's synth track to the orchestrated one). I thought it was pretty good.

I dunno, I haven't listened to the standalone OST, and I really dug the synth in the first game. I do like the orchestrated version of the Normandy music from ME1 you can play in your quarters, but other than that, meh. Maybe I'll reserve judgement until I've listened to the soundtrack sans game.

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #1043 on:** January 30, 2010, 10:41:17 PM »

I vastly prefer the ME1 soundtrack to ME2. ME2's is good but forgettable. ME1 has that Logan's Run synth vibe that really sticks in the craw.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #1044 on:** January 30, 2010, 10:43:25 PM »

You also prefer MIDI soundtracks to modern soundtracks.

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #1045 on:** January 30, 2010, 10:45:01 PM »

chiptunes > MIDI > 70s synths > "real instruments"

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #1046 on:** January 30, 2010, 10:45:22 PM »

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #1047 on:** January 30, 2010, 11:03:13 PM »

everytime someone talks about EEZO I picture Space Rachel Ray

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #1048 on:** January 30, 2010, 11:16:32 PM »

So... engame spoiler:

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I guess Tali died at the end. I let her cover our rear while Jacob, Grunt and I took on the Reaper dude. Kinda pissed. Importing Shepard into a new game so I can do it all again.

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actually. fuck this. i'm gonna do it again and i'm not letting it happen.

Raban · « **Reply #1049 on:** January 30, 2010, 11:34:58 PM »

Quote from: fistfulofmetal on January 30, 2010, 11:16:32 PM

So... engame spoiler:

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I guess Tali died at the end. I let her cover our rear while Jacob, Grunt and I took on the Reaper dude. Kinda pissed. Importing Shepard into a new game so I can do it all again.
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actually. fuck this. i'm gonna do it again and i'm not letting it happen.

My post up there? I was going to convince you to make that happen, but it was a total dick move, so I deleted it. Sucks it happened anyways. Good luck next time. The game makes it pretty clear, with some of the most blunt dialog ever, what happens EXACTLY at that point in the game. Thx Miranda.

Quote from: Synthesizer Patel on January 30, 2010, 10:45:01 PM

chiptunes > MIDI > 70s synths > "real instruments"

Patel, I've been watching you, and officially you're my favorite poster on this forum. Good jon.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #1050 on:** January 31, 2010, 12:32:12 AM »

there. Tali is alive. As well as everyone else.

this is what i did:

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Legion in the vents
Tali and Jack with me
Garrus controlling second squad.

Tali and Jack again the second time.
Samara as the biotic protecting us
Thane escorting crew back
Jacob controlling second squad

Tali and Jack with me yet again
Everyone else as backup.

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and with that I'm pretty sure everyone survived. I did a continue and everyone is there. Gonna replay it again so I can get a new game+ save.

demi · « **Reply #1051 on:** January 31, 2010, 12:45:57 AM »

I'm getting Thane right now. Level 19 INSANE Infiltrator

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #1052 on:** January 31, 2010, 01:20:58 AM »

Some of the loyalty missions are good. Some of them are okay. And some of them are meh. But Holy shit. Some of them are like wow.

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Just finished the Tali loyalty mission. That might be the best videogame acting I've ever seen and it rivaled real acting. One of the few times that has ever happened in a videogame for me. I was on the edge of my seat during the final verdict on just the emotional impact. I literally had no idea what was going to happen.

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The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #1053 on:** January 31, 2010, 01:36:23 AM »

I thought all of them were pretty good. Well, Jacob's was a little lame.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #1054 on:** January 31, 2010, 01:39:22 AM »

I liked his but then my weakness is that I preferred the ones with strong emotional moments that rang true to me rather than necessarily the ones with the most epic battles.

demi · « **Reply #1055 on:** January 31, 2010, 01:41:09 AM »

IF U GUYS LIKE SECRET DARK BACKSTORIES MAYBE U SHULD WATCH LOST

cool breeze · « **Reply #1056 on:** January 31, 2010, 02:04:47 AM »

yeah, the soundtrack for ME1 is better than ME2. That's about it.

btw, ME2 still has a really good soundtrack. ME1 just had a better one is all.

Quote from: The Fake Shemp on January 31, 2010, 01:36:23 AM

I thought all of them were pretty good. Well, Jacob's was a little lame.

Jacob is a lot lame.

Raban · « **Reply #1057 on:** January 31, 2010, 02:10:56 AM »

Quote from: Stoney Mason on January 31, 2010, 01:20:58 AM

Some of the loyalty missions are good. Some of them are okay. And some of them are meh. But Holy shit. Some of them are like wow.

spoiler (click to show/hide)
Just finished the Tali loyalty mission. That might be the best videogame acting I've ever seen and it rivaled real acting. One of the few times that has ever happened in a videogame for me. I was on the edge of my seat during the final verdict on just the emotional impact. I literally had no idea what was going to happen.
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Really? I didn't give half a shit about that mission. Or any of them. Maybe Samara's, but not emotionally. I just liked what happened. I don't think I've every gotten that engrossed in a video game, like, ever. But that's awesome that you enjoyed it.

Quote from: The Fake Shemp on January 31, 2010, 01:36:23 AM

I thought all of them were pretty good. Well, Jacob's was a little lame.

Shit made me

Such an awesome side-story. Jacob still sucks tho.

Also, more end-game spoilers

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I only lost Tali in the final mission. Everyone else made it through. Funny story, I didn't really care for Garrus until I made him my Squad B leader both times, total badass. Mad respek. Also anybody who doesn't like Legion can lick my butthole.

Legion

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cool breeze · « **Reply #1058 on:** January 31, 2010, 02:12:53 AM »

also, yeah, normal is a wimp difficulty. I'm only playing on heroic now and I'm needing to use teamwork and my sentinel abilities to strategically break down enemy defense. On normal as Vanguard, I just poured on the damaged. I'm actually rolling with Jack (shockwave + pull) and Miranda (for Warp + Overload). When I get strong enough, I'll sub Miranda out for a tank like Grunt or Zaeed.

BamYouHaveAids · « **Reply #1059 on:** January 31, 2010, 02:22:16 AM »

omg the reporter is back in

if she is in me3 and it follows the same level of escalation i'm guessing you give her a two piece before biting her ear after selecting "stop talking to me"

demi · « **Reply #1060 on:** January 31, 2010, 02:35:20 AM »

Miranda is actually good because she provides Squad bonus at rank 4.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #1061 on:** January 31, 2010, 04:36:52 AM »

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Just got Legion. This game is so dope.

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Raban · « **Reply #1062 on:** January 31, 2010, 04:38:44 AM »

Quote from: Stoney Mason on January 31, 2010, 04:36:52 AM

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Just got Legion. This game is so dope.
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Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #1063 on:** January 31, 2010, 04:55:12 AM »

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His name is Legion, for he is many.

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AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #1064 on:** January 31, 2010, 07:47:34 AM »

Game is soooo good. Makes ME1 feel ancient,

Not in love with the world map though. I don't mind the mining - that's a good thing to do when someone sends you a chat invite while you are playing. But flying around is kind of annoying.

Ichirou · « **Reply #1065 on:** January 31, 2010, 07:52:01 AM »

How would you guys rate the difficulty of this game for someone who's not used to (not good at) shooters? All this talk is making me interested, I might get the first one's platinum hits version, but I dunno if I should get it or not...don't wanna buy something I'm going to quit after a couple of hours. $:-\$

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #1066 on:** January 31, 2010, 07:55:17 AM »

The first one is waayy clunkier. I think it makes it harder.

Ichirou · « **Reply #1067 on:** January 31, 2010, 08:06:18 AM »

The thing is, the first one is twenty bucks, second one is sixty. If I'm going to start with one, might as well be the first, I think....

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #1068 on:** January 31, 2010, 08:09:45 AM »

Yea. You could just play it on low difficulty for the story and not have difficulty.

BamYouHaveAids · « **Reply #1069 on:** January 31, 2010, 08:21:17 AM »

i think mass effect is easier than the sequel, either way if you aren't good at shooters go vanguard or adept, with adept, in particular, shooting will be ancillary. just make sure to pick something other than either of those two in me2...

Ichirou · « **Reply #1070 on:** January 31, 2010, 08:34:52 AM »

Quote from: AdmiralViscen on January 31, 2010, 08:09:45 AM

Yea. You could just play it on low difficulty for the story and not have difficulty.

Do you miss out on some achievements if you keep it at low difficulty?

GilloD · « **Reply #1071 on:** January 31, 2010, 09:22:06 AM »

Miranda is a cocktease. W the fuck.

Also, I want a spin-off game about Thane Krios. Mass Effect:Origins. PLEASE

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #1072 on:** January 31, 2010, 10:01:32 AM »

Miranda

Thane is pretty awesome. I'd watch a Perfect Strangers-type sitcom with Garrus and Thane.

demi · « **Reply #1073 on:** January 31, 2010, 10:09:45 AM »

Quote from: Ichirou on January 31, 2010, 08:34:52 AM

Quote from: AdmiralViscen on January 31, 2010, 08:09:45 AM
Yea. You could just play it on low difficulty for the story and not have difficulty.

Do you miss out on some achievements if you keep it at low difficulty?

You have to play it 3 times to get all achievements, you arent missing out

demi · « **Reply #1074 on:** January 31, 2010, 10:14:08 AM »

More like Miwanda

Huhuhuhuhhu

I'm hunting wabbits

Kestastrophe · « **Reply #1075 on:** January 31, 2010, 10:20:37 AM »

Ichi, if you have any desire at all to play ME2, I would highly recommend playing ME first. The original is super clunky compared to the sequel, but it is also easier, and the main campaign can be powered through in under ten hours. Plus, I think you might have a hard time following the story without having played through the first one.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #1076 on:** January 31, 2010, 10:22:16 AM »

Yeah, I'd highly recommend playing the first one as well. It is clunkier, but if you stay away from the lame side missions, you can beat it in around 10 hours.

Third · « **Reply #1077 on:** January 31, 2010, 10:28:20 AM »

I just beat it. Is there a way to finish the game without losing a team member?

The ones I lost:

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Mordin and Legion

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The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #1078 on:** January 31, 2010, 10:30:28 AM »

Good job, you lost two of the coolest ones.

Third · « **Reply #1079 on:** January 31, 2010, 10:34:12 AM »

Not really. Mordin was pretty boring. I never used him in a fight.
But Legion was awesome and could be a great addition to the story since he's e geth and all.

If I'd have to choose, I'd let Jacob and Moridin die. I want Legion back.

Tali is the only chick I've banged btw. I wonder how her face looks like.

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