Mass Effect 2 Thread

[pilonv1]

It feels too shootery right now

The first one had broken combat imo.

Maybe I'm looking through rose coloured glasses but I recall it being better. Will play some more before I form a real opinion

[Great Rumbler]

It feels too shootery right now

The first one had broken combat imo.

Maybe I'm looking through rose coloured glasses but I recall it being better. Will play some more before I form a real opinion

Combat in the first game was janky and the enemies were really easy.

[Stoney Mason]

GDC 10: More Mass Effect 2 Content on the Way
A new party member and more, for a price.
by Charles Onyett


March 11, 2010 - We've seen a number of downloadable content releases so far for BioWare's Mass Effect 2, and we're told the next will cost you real dollars. No word yet on exactly how expensive it'll be since BioWare's still figuring it out, but it does come along with a number of new items and story bits. The content should be ready to go on April 6 for Xbox 360 and PC.

One of the main attractions of the download is Kasumi, a stealthy female fighter who you can meet up with in the Citadel. After getting her attention and talking to her about the task she wants you to do, she'll become a member of your party. So after you're all done, she'll take up residence on your ship. You can walk into her room, examine all the cool paintings she has on the wall, and fix yourself a drink at the bar. Like Zaeed, another added character through downloadable content, you can't actually engage in full conversation with her, she just talks at you as you wander around her room.

With a dark hook, black eyes, and a cloaking ability, Kasumi is an intimidating character. In battle, she can also pull off the Mass Effect equivalent of a rogue backstab, as she cloaks, moves behind a target, then reappears and whacks the foe in the back of its head with your omni-tool. She'll also offer the ability to toss out flashbangs as a loyalty bonus, and during the mission you'll get a fancy new gun.

You'll be able to access the content regardless of where you are in the game – whether you're halfway through the story or finished. In all we're told it'll take about one hour and a half to complete, and according to BioWare plays out a little like a James Bond mission. First you infiltrate and mingle with the enemy, then you start shooting. Kasumi will fill you in on the mission details on the Citadel, and then you fly off to the location of the target's mansion, which turns out to be fairly lavish.

I won't spoil any of the specifics, but the plot does at one point involve Michelangelo's David. The setting itself looked impressive, as the interior of the mansion looked out over grassy fields, a large expanse of water, and a city in the distance under a clear, sunny sky. Within the residence were a number of elaborate paintings, bookshelves, and other fancy features as guests of the target's party wandered around in formal wear, clinking glasses as piano music played in the background.

Once the fighting breaks out, expect things to get quite hectic as Shepard and Kasumi battle against a number of formidable foes, some of which will lob flashbangs your way. Assuming the price is right, this could be a nice addition for fans of BioWare's sci-fi RPG.

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/107/1076888p1.html

[Ichirou]

Will buy if it incluves achievements.

[pilonv1]

Mordin is awesome

So is this scanning mini game

[pilonv1]

@ the game salesman

[Bocsius]

So is this scanning mini game

 

[cool breeze]

I'll totally buy the Kasumi DLC if it's $5

[pilonv1]

So is this scanning mini game

 

It's more interesting than the Mako.

[Bocsius]

Yet neither are more interesting than watching paint dry.

[pilonv1]

These husks on Horizon in the courtyard can GET FUCKED

omg this is fucking distinguished mentally-challenged I cant stay alive for more than 10 seconds

[rodi]

So, you can pose for this new chick while she paints you naked? If I could buy early, I would. :|

[MCD]

These husks on Horizon in the courtyard can GET FUCKED

omg this is fucking distinguished mentally-challenged I cant stay alive for more than 10 seconds

don't stand in one place, move like a mad man, shoot when you can and then move again.

soldier's class skill can be a huge help here, it was for me anyway.

[rodi]

Use the shotgun. Go behind some boxes so the other guys can't shoot you, then wait for the husks to get close - shoot the legs. They go down in one shot. Seriously, their legs just go away.

OR, if you can't shotty, just melee them when they're close. Run if they attack you in packs.

[pilonv1]

Yeah I got through with Wrex 2 using a shotgun and me using the Collector rifle. Fucking stupid shit, wish I'd chosen Soldier and not Infiltrator in ME1 now.

Finally got to Illium and disc 2, really enjoying it. Must have put in at least 6-7 hours today. Don't like the way it's broken up to Talking/Combat/Talking/Combat. It's too predictable. And the story is pretty stupid so far. But the atmosphere and locations (especially the city backgrounds) are fantastic.

[Great Rumbler]

These husks on Horizon in the courtyard can GET FUCKED

omg this is fucking distinguished mentally-challenged I cant stay alive for more than 10 seconds

There's an elevated walkway to the left of the door you came through to get to the courtyard. Just fortify yourself up there and take 'em down.

[Beezy]

Just started ME2 today.

graphics and better combat
Miranda
Joker legs

[demi]

Yeah I got through with Wrex 2 using a shotgun and me using the Collector rifle. Fucking stupid shit, wish I'd chosen Soldier and not Infiltrator in ME1 now.

Uh lol?

a) You can change your class, so doesnt matter what you pick in ME1

b) Infy is god tier class - 1 fireball will decimate a husk instantly

[pilonv1]

I wanted to keep the same class. Maybe I'm not an Infiltrator then, I haven't got fireball.

Anyway now I'm past that stupid level it's awesome. GOTY

[Ichirou]

I'm playing as a soldier.  Feels so good to switch out weapons depending on the situation.  Sniping vorcha trying to hit me with rocket launchers and then switching to shotguns for closer-range combat.

[Beezy]

I'm playing as a soldier.  Feels so good to switch out weapons depending on the situation.  Sniping vorcha trying to hit me with rocket launchers and then switching to shotguns for closer-range combat.

I played as a soldier in ME1. I wasn't in the mood for that again. I chose vanguard this time.

[Green Shinobi]

Exploring empty planets in ME1 was far preferable to wasting hours scanning for minerals in ME2, particularly once the upgrades start getting expensive and it starts to take a solid half hour of scanning just to be able to afford one of them.

[rodi]

I don' know who thought that would be a good idea - scanning for minerals. So fun.

I always wonder why Liara just doesn't go with you back to the Normandy to talk freely, she's so paranoid about people listening in while she's on Illium. 

[Beezy]

Dr. Chakwas

[Stoney Mason]

Dr. Chakwas

The minor characters tend to be so interesting in Mass Effect that I wish they gave them more lines. Like that one bartender on that planet was amazing. There may have been some quest attached to her that I never got to do but I was amazed and fascinated by that character. I wanted to like invite her on to the ship or something. 

[rodi]

Dr. Chakwas

I thought drinking with her would go somewhere. 

[Ichirou]

Dr. Chakwas

I thought drinking with her would go somewhere. 

You must've chosen the wrong dialogue choice. 

[Beezy]

Dr. Chakwas

I thought drinking with her would go somewhere. 

Me too, I liked her since the first game. I wish I could've took her with me instead of Ashley.

You must've chosen the wrong dialogue choice. 

You better be fucking around. I'd probably start over.

Aria better be useful to me later on. I'd kill her right now if I could. Uppity bitch needs to show Shepherd some goddamn respect!

[Ichirou]

Beezy, you've got a GILF fetish?

[Beezy]

I think it's her accent.

[Ichirou]

What about Miranda Lawson?  She's got that Aussie accent, plus she looks like the type of chick who'd spank you if she thought you were being naughty.

[Beezy]

 

One of the best female models ever in a game. I don't know about her character yet. If there's a romance subplot in this one too, she's getting chosen by default. Only the best for humanity's savior.

[Ichirou]

Funny thing to me about the Miranda game model is that she has such a nice ass, while the real Yvonne Strahovski has no ass to speak of.

[Beezy]

*googles name*

That's who she's based off? The only similarity is in the face.

[maxy]

Hey don't forget about Tali,Beezy.
She is like a tiger in bed.

[Beezy]

but dat mask

[maxy]

She will take the mask off during sex.

[Ichirou]

Tali was one of my fave ME1 characters (haven't gotten her to join my crew in ME2 yet).  Was always disappointed she didn't have a larger role considering the relationship between the quarians and the geth.

[tiesto]

Funny thing to me about the Miranda game model is that she has such a nice ass, while the real Yvonne Strahovski has no ass to speak of.

Pretty surprising, usually Polacks have plump asses (and big boobs). This chick is really hot though (of course I see her last name ending in "ski" I rush to google, considering my "thing" for E.Europe girls), didn't know Miranda was based off her.

[maxy]

Interesting slides about ME2 development...

http://prezi.com/6xe1ucvy8egf/where-did-my-inventory-go/

A little example,Bioware turned off ME2 RPG features,goal=shooter combat must be good...took 3 months...RPG features back on

[Ichirou]

Funny thing to me about the Miranda game model is that she has such a nice ass, while the real Yvonne Strahovski has no ass to speak of.

Pretty surprising, usually Polacks have plump asses (and big boobs). This chick is really hot though (of course I see her last name ending in "ski" I rush to google, considering my "thing" for E.Europe girls), didn't know Miranda was based off her.

Himu and Willco think she's really hot; she's one of the stars of the soon-to-be-cancelled Chuck show, which is why I know who she is (there's a thread about the show in Real Talk).

I think she looks fairly generic as a blonde...the brunette thing Miranda going on is an improvement (plus the bigger boobs and nicer ass).

[Howard Alan Treesong]

Interesting slides about ME2 development...

http://prezi.com/6xe1ucvy8egf/where-did-my-inventory-go/

A little example,Bioware turned off ME2 RPG features,goal=shooter combat must be good...took 3 months...RPG features back on

Thanks, this is a fantastic presentation

[rodi]

I wonder how that made her feel, when they changed practically everything about her except her face, and then called her the genetically perfect human. lol 

[Disposable White Guy]

If she had any inkling of being the perfect human, then she would be in agreement.

[rodi]

I have to agree. Miranda Lawson has the hottest body of any and all video game characters.

[Ichirou]

I wonder how that made her feel, when they changed practically everything about her except her face, and then called her the genetically perfect human. lol 

I wonder if it lowered her self-esteem in regards to her body.

"Why couldn't they just give my character the same body I actually have!? "

I've noticed that a lot of the Miranda Lawson scenes do seem to include prominent shots of her ass for some reason.  I'm betting that was intentional.

[rodi]

I'm not complaining. 

[Beezy]

Interesting slides about ME2 development...

http://prezi.com/6xe1ucvy8egf/where-did-my-inventory-go/

A little example,Bioware turned off ME2 RPG features,goal=shooter combat must be good...took 3 months...RPG features back on

Thanks, this is a fantastic presentation

agreed

[tiesto]

Alrighty, just

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completed Legion's mission and played the part where Joker is gimping around the Normandy

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next time I get a few hours free time, I'm heading into Omega-4 and beating the shit out of this game 

[Ichirou]

One thing I'm hoping carries over into ME3 is the "big" decisions you made in the first two games having a big impact on the ME3 ending.

(ME1 spoilers ahead)

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For example, if you saved the Alien Council, you'll have the support of the other races when you finally do fight the Reapers.  If you established an all-human Council, the Human Alliance has to go it alone.  Councilor Anderson will be more effective a leader than Udina, etc., etc.

If you saved the Rachni queen, the Rachni aid you in the fight against the Reapers.  If you didn't, maybe some human colonies get destroyed or something.

Kaidan/Ashley should have a bigger role in the third game, hopefully as a PC.  Ditto Liara.  As it is, in ME2 all you get is one scene with whoever you saved...

There should be a big consequence to the fate of the krogan people depending on whether you let Wrex live or die on Virmire.

Ultimately, I think it would be really pleasing if the major plot decisions you made in the first game end up having major consequences in the third.  I imagine this would be hard to program, and I somehow doubt there'll be a major impact (since the major decisions seem to have had no impact in the second game - Council is relegated to just one small scene, if you saved the Rachni you just get a sound clip in one of the newscasts, etc.), but it would be really satisfying to have all of this have a major effect if you carry over your ME1 save to 2 and then from 2 to 3, IMO.

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[Great Rumbler]

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if you saved the Rachni you just get a sound clip in one of the newscasts

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You also meet an Asari on Illium who brings you a message from the Rachni queen.

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[Ichirou]

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if you saved the Rachni you just get a sound clip in one of the newscasts

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You also meet an Asari on Illium who brings you a message from the Rachni queen.

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Still, nothing major...I'm hoping that changes in the third game since the Rachni War was made out to be such a big deal in ME1...

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[Ichirou]

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I really hope you're right, slime.  That would be fucking excellent and that's just what I've got my fingers crossed and am hoping for.

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[tiesto]

In the 3rd game, I'm predicting one of the things you will have to do is defend Earth from an attack by the Reapers.

[Beezy]

WHY THE FUCK DID I EVER LET THAT BITCH LIVE

[Beezy]

...

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Miranda has a twin

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[demi]

She's underage

[rodi]

She looks nothing like Miranda anyway, man.

[Beezy]

 

[pilonv1]

Yeah I was disappointed by that. And with both dialogue choices, nothing interesting after all that story