Mass Effect Legendary Edition - May 14th

roman59 · 20 May 2021 at 10:13

Played the first Mass Effect when it originally came out on the xbox, gradually working through it now on the Legendary Edition on my series X.

Odd thing is I can only remember some parts in the game, really enjoying it though its well and truly got me hooked, looking forward to playing 2 & 3.

Cheers all

CaptainRAVE · 20 May 2021 at 10:49

roman59 said:
Played the first Mass Effect when it originally came out on the xbox, gradually working through it now on the Legendary Edition on my series X.

Odd thing is I can only remember some parts in the game, really enjoying it though its well and truly got me hooked, looking forward to playing 2 & 3.

Cheers all

Fortunately I can't remember enough of it to keep it feeling relatively fresh. Its weird feeling, it feels familiar, but I don't actually remember that much (other than the overarching plot).

Kerplunk · 20 May 2021 at 11:15

Completed Mass Effect 1 on the PS5, I played it on the PC when it first came out, but replaying it made me appreciate how good this game is! The graphical upgrade looked really good. The story and characters is where it really shines though.

The combat is a little clunky, but I can get over that. On to Mass Effect 2!

Witcher1980 · 20 May 2021 at 22:47

Yeah I have to say I am quite impressed with how ME1 looks. Never played ME4, I am guessing we will need a 60fps patch for that? Don't think I can play that after these now. 30 fps is a no no. Although I think I have that on my PC.

Mark1989 · 21 May 2021 at 07:04

Witcher1980 said:
Yeah I have to say I am quite impressed with how ME1 looks. Never played ME4, I am guessing we will need a 60fps patch for that? Don't think I can play that after these now. 30 fps is a no no. Although I think I have that on my PC.

Am assuming you mean Andromeda as 4 doesn't exist yet.

It's not worth playing, wait until we actually get 4. Andromeda is terrible

almoststew1990 · 21 May 2021 at 08:52

I've completed ME1 now on PS4 - the combat is so much better, and easier in the sense that regardless of class you can use snipers effectively.

For comparison I booted up ME1 OG (on PC) as an Infiltrator and my scope was waving around crazily even though I am "trained" in snipers. Compared to my Adept on legendary who is not trained in snipers having a completely steady aim.

I am also having big audio issues, particularly in ME2. Sometimes I don't hear character audio at all, sometimes it cuts in and out as if they're saying every other syllable. Cutscene sound effects are very loud and then the next conversation will be very quiet. I think I'll wait for a patch until I continue!

Converge · 21 May 2021 at 08:55

almoststew1990 said:
I've completed ME1 now on PS4 - the combat is so much better, and easier in the sense that regardless of class you can use snipers effectively.

For comparison I booted up ME1 OG (on PC) as an Infiltrator and my scope was waving around crazily even though I am "trained" in snipers. Compared to my Adept on legendary who is not trained in snipers having a completely steady aim.

I am also having big audio issues, particularly in ME2. Sometimes I don't hear character audio at all, sometimes it cuts in and out as if they're saying every other syllable. Cutscene sound effects are very loud and then the next conversation will be very quiet. I think I'll wait for a patch until I continue!

I’ve not had the cutscene issue, but I’ve found the guns like the assault rifle and sniper rifle to be incredibly loud compared to everything else. I’ve had to turn it down for fights and up again after it’s done sometimes. Perhaps it’s better on ME2/3 but 1 is definitely ‘mixed’ weird, sound-wise.

CaptainRAVE · 21 May 2021 at 22:56

Finished ME1, what a tremendous game. Now onto one of my favourite games of all time, ME2. Of course what I didn’t realise is that only ME1 had downloaded, so I’ll start in the morning.

I agree with what some of you have said, there are a few audio bugs. It’s weird.

Lokai · 22 May 2021 at 13:24

Really taking my time with ME1, absolutely loving it, seriously fantastic game. Looks and sounds epic.

CaptainRAVE · 22 May 2021 at 14:00

Just started ME2 and stepped onto the Normandy for the first time - it looks fantastic.

CaptainRAVE · 23 May 2021 at 13:34

My goodness ME2 is every bit as good as I remember and with the remaster holds it’s own against current gen games. One of my favourite games of all time, can’t stop playing.

Vengance · 23 May 2021 at 21:38

Number 2 completed on legendary difficulty and platinum trophy received.

on to number 3

Noxia · 23 May 2021 at 21:58

No chance I'm playing on Insanity, would be far too annoying for me but kudos if you got the patience.

Mark1989 · 24 May 2021 at 07:02

Noxia said:
No chance I'm playing on Insanity, would be far too annoying for me but kudos if you got the patience.

In fairness you don't need to play it on high difficulty for the plats.

The game has 4 trophy lists, it's only for the 4th trophy list you need to.

https://www.ign.com/wikis/mass-effect-legendary-edition/Trophy_List_and_Achievements#Mass_Effect_3

BGGLP · 24 May 2021 at 07:21

How do the Gfx compare to current generation games? Will they be off putting? Never played ME before.

Noxia · 24 May 2021 at 08:08

Mark1989 said:
In fairness you don't need to play it on high difficulty for the plats.

The game has 4 trophy lists, it's only for the 4th trophy list you need to.

https://www.ign.com/wikis/mass-effect-legendary-edition/Trophy_List_and_Achievements#Mass_Effect_3

Ohhhh I see. I thought you had to get the insanity on all for the plats, didn't realise that was a seperate list. Thanks.

Mark1989 · 24 May 2021 at 08:11

Noxia said:
Ohhhh I see. I thought you had to get the insanity on all for the plats, didn't realise that was a seperate list. Thanks.

No worries.

Once I found out I was thinking sod doing insanity then, I'll just plat the main three when I get my hands on the collection that is.

Witcher1980 · 24 May 2021 at 16:10

Hmmm, I am finding ME2 on a 65inch q80t pretty dark with my series X.

After reading posts online it seems the game calibration is out. Played around and now have it looking perfect.

Ali195 · 25 May 2021 at 03:30

BGGLP said:
How do the Gfx compare to current generation games? Will they be off putting? Never played ME before.

PS5 on performance mode to get 60fps feels alittle weird because the graphics are still pretty dated, even with the upgrade. That being said Yakuza: Like a Dragon is the same but the story is one of best I've seen in recent games, short of Witcher 3.

eggyoke · 25 May 2021 at 06:24

Yeah I've had some audio problems in ME1 too, some voices are very low in certain situations and weapon sounds are really loud etc. My game has also bugged out the Master Spectre weapons from appearing in the store, they're not showing for me to buy despite maxing out my money and being near the end of the game. It seems other people have had the same problem.