Another Mass Effect 2 Thread - My take

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Darc Requiem said:

Slimebeast said:
So much praise. I think Im finally convinced to get this game. But I'll have to get the original ME and play it first then.

Excellent decision. Playing through ME1 first isn't required but highly recommended. You'll be amazed at how much of ME1's decisions effect ME2.

I differ in that I think a playthrough of ME is almost mandatory before starting ME2. The player will be missing SO MUCH out of the story with its character interaction and dialogue choices that many of the best portions of the game will fall flat.

It's like watching Empire Strikes Back without watching Star Wars. Sure, it's still a decent movie but that backstory is integral to giving a shit about the characters.