Mass Effect Review 9.75

[Davey_Pitch]

I've read a different interview with the developers and they claim it's 20-30 hours for the main story with another 20-30 hours for all the side quests.

50 to 60 hours is pretty good imo.

That's what I believe as well. Given how many worlds there are to explore there is no way you could do it in 18 hours unless you were only meant to spend a few minutes on each planet.

 

[da_mic_1530]

dont shout at me, what is this about, oblivion esque?

 

[Bonjour]

Only 18 hours?

If only it had been on blu-ray...

joke

 

[msmalls74]

I always thought of all the games released this year, this would be my number 1 contender for GOTY, and I still think the same. KOTOR 1 was one of the best game released last gen (had it on PC) and im sure this will be one of the stand out games of this gen.

 

[Monkey Puzzle]

Would be nice if they released a demo, can't wait until November 20th.

 

[Davey_Pitch]

dont shout at me, what is this about, oblivion esque?

It's a Sci-Fi RPG made by the developers of Knights of the Old Republic and Jade Empire. I don't want to give much away but it's not first person like Oblivion. It's 3rd-person and you'll have a party with you which you can command and build up stat wise in the same way you build yourself up.

Suffice it to say, barring a disaster it'll be a major contendor for Game of the Year.

 

[Davey_Pitch]

Would be nice if they released a demo, can't wait until November 20th.

Highly unlikely I think, but we'll have to wait and see.

Oh, and it's the 23rd Nov it's released, day before my 30th birthday

 

[The Running Man]

i just dont think that Sci Fi RPG's are that playable tbh..

but then i dont like ci fi, or medievil..

 

[NokkonWud]

i just dont think that Sci Fi RPG's are that playable tbh..

but then i dont like ci fi, or medievil..

Knights of the Old Republic (Game of the Year) and Knights of the Old Republic 2 (Xbox game of the Year) would tell you otherwise . Also, they are made by the same company too, so I have all faith. Also the fact I believe this will win Game of the Year and be awesome (as this review would back) only fills me with confidence.

But there are always gonna be people who don't like great games because it's not their cup of tea.

 

[Ripper]

When is it out? Sorry if its been mentioned

 

[NokkonWud]

End of November.
~23rd IIRC.

 

[Davey_Pitch]

Knights of the Old Republic (Game of the Year) and Knights of the Old Republic 2 (Xbox game of the Year) would tell you otherwise . Also, they are made by the same company too,

Tut tut Nokkon, is that a mistake I see there? Kotor 1 was made by Bioware, Kotor 2 was made by Obsidian. I expect better from you.

 

[NokkonWud]

That explains why it was only Xbox game of the year then. I appologise .

 

[Hostile_18]

I hope part one feels complete rather than a cliff hanger ending.

 

[Surfer]

It's a Sci-Fi RPG made by the developers of Knights of the Old Republic and Jade Empire. I don't want to give much away but it's not first person like Oblivion. It's 3rd-person and you'll have a party with you which you can command and build up stat wise in the same way you build yourself up.

Suffice it to say, barring a disaster it'll be a major contendor for Game of the Year.

uhmmm dont laugh.... is it coming to ps3?

how many rpg titles are coming this year for the xbox360 because im tempted to grab a bargain 360 if i can before xmas.

 

[KNiVES]

It's 360 exclusive for the time being but I would not be surprised if it comes out on PS3 eventually, now that EA owns the developer and IP.

 

[Davey_Pitch]

It's 360 exclusive for the time being but I would not be surprised if it comes out on PS3 eventually, now that EA owns the developer and IP.

Doubt it, unless they can port it easily it may simply be more effort than it's worth. Future releases will likely be cross platform though.

 

[rp2000]

It's a single player story and as such will most likely be played the once or twice then maybe just returned to once a year.

Just because people aren't playing Half Life 2, System Shock 2 or KOTOR much any more doesn't make them bad games.

I see you're one of the mass conspiracy theorists who believes all the gaming press are engaged in a global united strategy to give 360 games higher marks then PS3 ones. Ockhams razor: What's more likely? This conspiracy, or that the 360 has genuine AA games from the makers of previous AA titles (Irrational/Bioware/Bungie/Bizarre) and Lair really does suck.

Bioware are a talented bunch with a very impressive rpg pedigree. Baldurs Gate was a what every rpg fan wanted when it came out; a genuinely monumental title. KOTOR was arguable one of the best previous generation titles so when they say Mass Effect is their best game yet and the gaming press are agreeing I think it's ok to start getting excited about it.

It was just an off the cuff comment to be honest, never mentioned anrthing about ps3 or Lair or anything. You seem a bit defensive.

Looked at some video from gametrailers and the small bits of actual gameplay you see do look good. I will probably get this.

that is all.


rp200

 

[McDaniel]

It was just an off the cuff comment to be honest, never mentioned anrthing about ps3 or Lair or anything. You seem a bit defensive.

Looked at some video from gametrailers and the small bits of actual gameplay you see do look good. I will probably get this.

that is all.


rp200

if you dont ill punch you.. lol

I canny wait!!!

 

[Haly]

how many rpg titles are coming this year for the xbox360 because im tempted to grab a bargain 360 if i can before xmas.

Off the top of my head: Eternal Sonata and Mass Effect. Blue Dragon is already out for it and I wouldn't count on Lost Odyssey being out anytime soon (at least afaik) but it does look amazing.