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[Luipadre]

Legendary trilogy. Im still looking for a game thats gonna scratch that ME itch.

 

[BennyBlanco]

Legendary trilogy. Im still looking for a game thats gonna scratch that ME itch.

I think OwlCat can pull it off with their the Expanse game. Larian and Owlcat basically replaced Obsidian and Bioware who are both washed up IMO.

Mass Effect Trilogy is incredible though. Also Bioware managed to ship the Dragon Age trilogy and a whole bunch of other projects during the same gen. It's actually insane how productive they were back then. Now you are lucky to get 2 games from the same devs in a decade.

 

[Luipadre]

I think OwlCat can pull it off with their the Expanse game. Larian and Owlcat basically replaced Obsidian and Bioware who are both washed up IMO.

Mass Effect Trilogy is incredible though. Also Bioware managed to ship the Dragon Age trilogy and a whole bunch of other projects during the same gen. It's actually insane how productive they were back then. Now you are lucky to get 2 games from the same devs in a decade.

Yeah im really looking forward to that, but they went radio silent since reveal. Dunno if its a 2026 title or not, most likely no

 

[Sand Dan Glokta]

One of the very few games where I couldn't care less about how bad the ending was; it was about the journey, not the destination. And what a journey it is.

 

[DownLikeBCPowder]

I still prefer me1 over the rest. I didn't like the removal of inventory and rpg mechanics at all. ME1 felt more traditional bioware game, ie kotor, and the others felt like they were appealing to a different audience. Still great games, but ME1 hits different.

Right there with you. Mass Effect is my favorite of the series and it was a downhill ride from there as they moved farther and farther from their roots. Still good games, just the wrong direction for me personally.

 

[Not_A-Cop_Maybe]

Speaking of: Why isn't this on Nintendo Switch?

if you have to ask-- it probably cant play it

its a decade + game that available on better platforms (performance wise) - does yet another remaster/port of another old game need to happen?

 

[DownLikeBCPowder]

if you have to ask-- it probably cant play it

its a decade + game that available on better platforms (performance wise) - does yet another remaster/port of another old game need to happen?

Definitely. I wish everything was on Switch. I would buy it on cart right now. Even digital download if it was 10 bucks or under. I just love Switch. Switch 2 could absolutely handle it though, it probably will get ported in the end.

 

[Dave_6]

The ME2 loading screen music is still stuck in my brain. Definitely my favorite trilogy in gaming.

 

[Durin]

Still a strong series, with the 1st game being my favorite just for the better overall story + actually memorable villain.

I miss when Bioware made games like this DA: Origins, Jade Empire, KOTOR, Neverwinter Nights & Baldur's Gate 1-2. Better graphics in Veilguard have nothing on their older games.

 

[violence]

I thought the ending was fine after the update. 3 is almost as good as 2 with all the DLC. ME1 I still try to get through as fast as possible. The main problem with the original ending in 3 is it was confusing in a bad way. They clearly ran out of time. The whining campaign I think did more harm than good. The co-founders "The Doctors" left after that and Bioware was never the same. Good job internet.

 

[SirKicksalot]

16 years later I'm still bummed about the clips and reloading introduced in ME2.
Reloading should have been a quick vent thing similar to Gears of War. Infinite ammo was awesome.

 

[Jesb]

This trilogy was the definition space experience, and prime BioWare. You'll never see this again.

 

[adamsapple]

This trilogy was the definition space experience, and prime BioWare. You'll never see this again.

Better space more than Wars or Trek, too.

 

[Synless]

ME3 got so much hate back when it released, but suddenly it's part of the greatest trilogy ever made. People and their nostalgia never disappoints. Just like FF13 suddenly is a good Final Fantasy for some.

But yeah, I'd agree to the topic. Mass Effect is Biowares finesse ad axcellence.

The only hate it got was the ending. Otherwise it was loved far and beyond by the majority of people.

That's not nostalgia, it's a fact.


Between this and the Uncharted trilogy, we had it so good back then.

 

[balls of snow]

Having this on a handheld is what dreams are made of. I should probably do another run closer to ME4 release.

 

[Alex11]

Pretty much agree with almost everything you wrote OP. It's one of my favourite series, I think I have at least 10 playthroughs on each of the 3 titles.

And I think ME2 is my favourite and IMO is not just one of the best sci-fi games ever, but one of the best games ever.
Even though it's stripped of RPG depth, I still view it as an action shooter RPG type. You still have character customization, squad management and plenty of impactful narrative choices.

And this trailer got me so hyped back then, especially at the end, the final 20 seconds or so, it still gives me chills.

 

[ReBurn]

I bought the Legendary Edition day 1 and I still play it regularly. It was my favorite IP of the PS360 era and it's still at the top of my list of favorites. I love it.

 

[chromhound]

Maybe i should play ME 2 and ME 3 for the first... I played the first one so many times

 

[DownLikeBCPowder]

Maybe i should play ME 2 and ME 3 for the first... I played the first one so many times

Whole collection is 8 bucks on PSN right now.

 

[TintoConCasera]

Maybe i should play ME 2 and ME 3 for the first... I played the first one so many times

The legendary edition is a great way of doing so. I played all 3 games in one go, with all the DLC and it was amazing.