[PC/PS3/360/WiiU] Mass Effect 3

[LoweGear]

Here's a summary of a supposed PS3 review by German gaming magazine Gamestar:

Original post by Teen Spirit from Spacebattles here

Originally Posted by Summary

-15-20 hour-long main quest
-Around 40 hours playtime in total- side missions are vital to amass enough opposition to the Reaper threat
-90 minutes of cutscenes
-No loose ends or cliffhangers, the game is truly an appropriate end to the trilogy with a very intense and touching finale
-More than 100 scenes, conversations and/or events change depending on our choices after importing a save-game from ME2- from something small like someone thanking us for completing a mission to bigger repercussions which would be to spoilerous to write down- you are definitely going to feel the consequences, and not always like them

Spoiler for Spoiler:

-SPOILER: In order to rally allies, we search for a cure for the Genophage, build a Prothean weapon, disarm a Cerberus bomb before it destroys half of a moon, and are even inserted virtually in a computer program

-If and how many of these quests we complete influences how the game ends, and who- individually and globally- survives
-While the game can be enjoyable for newcomers as well, because the game is strong on its own mechanically and story-wise, it is recommended to play the first two entries to make more sense out of the wealth of information that the game builds on
-There's an interesting sequence after the end credits
-The „Role-Play“ mode of the game (In contrast to „Action“ and „Story“) feels very much like ME1
-The game gives you more opportunity to customize your Shepard. Each class has 8 talents with 6 levels each, and up from Level 4 there are two branches to choose from to level up each individual talent differently. Weapon customization is also a factor and noticeable, but the effects (which have both pros and cons) are only marginal
-Balancing isn't optimal
-The game is noticeably more difficult up from „Medium“, which makes using the correct weapon mods and talents integral to survive. Shepard also shoots more accurately in cover.
-The AI, on the other hand, is still not very advanced

Spoiler for Spoiler:

-SPOILER: You are going to visit Krogan ruins, a Geth ship and the Turian moon Palaven, among others

-There are multiple turret sections which aren't very well directed
-Despite the shortcomings in level design, which are similar to ME2, the game is constantly thrilling, spectacular and dramatic- largely thanks to the well-presented story and dialogue- and there are lot of small and large choices again to ponder on
-Scanning isn't nearly as repetitive as before, because it works a lot quicker now and incorporates a new mini-game where you have to navigate your ship away from Reaper threat
-The new melee option is fun, but a little overpowered
-Graphically, the low polycount, lack of detail and low texture resolution disappoints- the characters are well animated and modeled however, and the overall look, despite its age, is quite moody
-Great dynamic soundtrack and sound-effects
-Our progress in the war effort is constantly trackable on a terminal on the Normandy

Also, Mass Effect advertising... manga style

[Aqua Knight]

The „Role-Play“ mode of the game (In contrast to „Action“ and „Story“) feels very much like ME1

What was the difference between ME1 and ME2 dialogue wise?

-Graphically, the low polycount, lack of detail and low texture resolution disappoints- the characters are well animated and modeled however, and the overall look, despite its age, is quite moody

I hope PC version would be better


Also there are some pics of From Ashes DLC

Spoiler for pic not really a spoiler:

See Liara in another outfit, I hope that what I found is true

Chris Priestly confirmed that each squadmate starts off with *2* pieces of armor.

Because the outfit for Liara we see here isn't the one in here

Spoiler for alternative outfit pack:

[com_gwp]

That sounds decently longer than ME2, I finished the whole game with almost all of the side quest under 25 hours.

[Terrestrial Dream]

Finally beat gold!

[zibi88]

Originally Posted by Terrestrial Dream

Finally beat gold!

for gold im waiting for Revanant & widow weaps to pop out... since I opened lots lots of veteran packs no luck to get those... so I ususally must use Avanger X or Mattock V (or even VII now)

latest guns I got were Claymore shotgun and Hornet SMG (but the recoil kills the gun ;/)

but the most important thing is to have a good team... I like when people stick together and think on the battlefield and know when to fallback a bit as we are pressured.... but I hate when some Vanguard or some other dude rushes streight on the enemy then dies and expects to get there and heal him....but the same time its 1less gun to keep the pack... I would like to have a chat window (not talking but one to write or at least 1button commands (attack, hold ground, need help, fallback shouts)

[MeoTwister5]

I've opened so many vet boxes and not a single sniper rifle, just pistols, SMGs, assault rifles and shotties. Not the weapon my class actually uses. Dafuk.

[MrTerrorist]

Why Mass Effect is the Most Important Science Fiction Universe of Our Generation

A fascinating article and a must read.

[zibi88]

Originally Posted by MrTerrorist

Why Mass Effect is the Most Important Science Fiction Universe of Our Generation

A fascinating article and a must read.

I dont need to read an arcticle to know why... becouse the real life sucks...you have a life if you have money (you can go where you want and buy what you want) with no money all you do is to worry to where do I get it to survive ^^

while throught this game you have the desire to travel in space... visit different planets...meet other races...learn their culture... its way more interesting compared to this life here ;/

so its generally the desire and dreams of people to meet the unknown

[LoweGear]

Originally Posted by zibi88

I dont need to read an arcticle to know why... becouse the real life sucks...you have a life if you have money (you can go where you want and buy what you want) with no money all you do is to worry to where do I get it to survive ^^

while throught this game you have the desire to travel in space... visit different planets...meet other races...learn their culture... its way more interesting compared to this life here ;/

so its generally the desire and dreams of people to meet the unknown

That's not really the entire point of the article though. The article is why it's the "most important science fiction universe of this generation", emphasis on "science fiction". What you're describing is escapism in general, which does not require science fiction.

[-Sho-]

Well i don't really care about Sci-fi , they just are entertainment for me.
And to say that it's the most important Sci-fi universe of our gen , srly lol... i can see people arguing over it with no end.
The site looks like Kotaku , a clone or ? anyway , i guess this article was made by a big fan.

[MeoTwister5]

Some of the more juvenile reactions to the article in the comments section are hilariously bad.

[Who]

Originally Posted by Terrestrial Dream

Finally beat gold!

Which class did you use? I'm not sure whether I want to go with Infiltrator or Engineer or Sentinel.

[MrTerrorist]

Originally Posted by -Sho-

Well i don't really care about Sci-fi , they just are entertainment for me.
And to say that it's the most important Sci-fi universe of our gen , srly lol... i can see people arguing over it with no end.
The site looks like Kotaku , a clone or ? anyway , i guess this article was made by a big fan.

Nope. It was written by Kyle Munkittrick and originally appeared at Pop Bioethics.

[Terrestrial Dream]

Originally Posted by zibi88

for gold im waiting for Revanant & widow weaps to pop out... since I opened lots lots of veteran packs no luck to get those... so I ususally must use Avanger X or Mattock V (or even VII now)

latest guns I got were Claymore shotgun and Hornet SMG (but the recoil kills the gun ;/)

but the most important thing is to have a good team... I like when people stick together and think on the battlefield and know when to fallback a bit as we are pressured.... but I hate when some Vanguard or some other dude rushes streight on the enemy then dies and expects to get there and heal him....but the same time its 1less gun to keep the pack... I would like to have a chat window (not talking but one to write or at least 1button commands (attack, hold ground, need help, fallback shouts)

I beat gold using Mantis I. In general rather than the gun, like you said, teammates are more important. And yes Vanguards are bit annoying for me since I play as Infiltrator and they always mess up my aim. But they could very useful in taking down phantom and I suppose for crowd control with Nova. Though some players need to realize that in Gold they really do need to stick together and as they can get killed very easily.

Originally Posted by MeoTwister5

I've opened so many vet boxes and not a single sniper rifle, just pistols, SMGs, assault rifles and shotties. Not the weapon my class actually uses. Dafuk.

Same with me as well I am getting is upgrade to Viper, Mattock, and random shotguns. None of those guns are the one I want, I just want either upgrade to Mantis or a Widow.

Originally Posted by Who

Which class did you use? I'm not sure whether I want to go with Infiltrator or Engineer or Sentinel.

I played as Salarian Infiltrator. I am going to say Infiltrator is very important in Gold as you are the main "healer". Engineer are pretty good support and I find that they are pretty good for distracting Atlas. Now the most important teammate for me was any Asari character as they have Stasis. If I had a Widow I probably would not need one, but without a Widow I have a hard time killing Phantom as a headshot would not kill them. But Stasis means automatic death for Phantom.

[MeoTwister5]

Yeah it's sort of imbalanced how reviving doesn't break cloak until the person revives. You can easily rescue people behind enemy lines and run like hell for cover when cloak breaks.

[Tyabann]

Originally Posted by MrTerrorist

Why Mass Effect is the Most Important Science Fiction Universe of Our Generation

Well, that was stupid. That writer needs to read more sci-fi.

[Jaden]

I've stomached enough DLC nonsense this year...so sorry, not buying this game until I can find it in the sales bin with all content included.

[FRS]

Originally Posted by MrTerrorist

Why Mass Effect is the Most Important Science Fiction Universe of Our Generation

A fascinating article and a must read.

That article was franckly stupid, most the aliens in ME looks like humans in rubber suit like the others franchises (and that's for the same reasons) moreover humans are not specials ? lol wut, that's why the Reapers are going after the humans first !, or the rapid ascension of humans political power in Citadel territories.
Let's also talk about Shepard the super hero who is going to save the entire Universe 3 times.

[Dhomochevsky]

Originally Posted by Kaisos Erranon

Well, that was stupid. That writer needs to read more sci-fi.

I agree.

The basic principle of scifi is to make only a few "what if" assumptions and build a consistent scenario out of that.
Yet ME is the best scifi, because it does not do that, but instead uses every scifi premise known to mankind and mashes them all up. Perfect scifi!
If anything must be explained, it is always "mass effect causes this". It is applied so broadly and on everyting that it could as well be called magic.

This makes for a good space opera setting, but shallow scifi.

[Alchemist007]

Originally Posted by Jaden

I've stomached enough DLC nonsense this year...so sorry, not buying this game until I can find it in the sales bin with all content included.

Hasn't even happened with ME2, or 1 for that matter. You have to buy the DLC individually if you ever want it.