I am so glad I purchased the Mass Effect Trilogy because the first Mass Effect is a must have for PS3 owners who love Mass Effect. I just fell in love with the first game all over again. It starts slow as hell and the survey missions are exhausting, but once you dig into the missions and assignments it becomes sooooo worth it!
- Its Truly the little things underrated conversations like"The fan" that make you seem like either the greatest guy in the world or the biggest douche bag in the galaxy. It even carries over to the second game if you keep your eye open and make the right decisions.
- Conversations are longer and have more sway over your overall relationships. They also had more recorded dialogue for each choice, unlike Mass Effect 3 where it felt like most decisions had the same outcome unless they were major. In the first Mass Effect every conversation counts. The longer you hold a conversation by choosing the right dialogue the more exp you got in a new convo.
- The drama between characters was real, seeing that we're experiencing the creation of a real team with true bias before they got to know one another. There was conflict before the resolution, which is very rare in videogame storylines. Its almost on par with Mass Effect 2's "love triangle" storyline as well. The pay off of getting in a relationship means more in part one though. You really have to romance your partner.
- The RPG elements are superior to sequels w/ customizable outfits, guns and implants that allow for extra buffs and privilages. Superior armor wasnt given to you to preorder a game either. You had to earn it.
-Omni-gel was easier to come by and has actual value in part one and could be used where your code hacking abilities sucked. Bartering was much more satisfying as well because you held more armor. Much more money for you over a period of time.
- You go out and find your outfits as well as purchasing them. It makes you want to scower the galaxy "treasure hunting".
-Grenades.....nuff said. I threw a grenade at this big robot and when I aimed it right at his chest shepard yelled out "Eat this!". Classic!
Despite the issues, the overall quality of what makes Mass Effect great shines brightly in the first game. Two is my favorite but one is definitely above three for me.
I could go on and on. (and probably will)
I recommend this game if you have a PS3 and havent played it. I havent played the first game since 2008.
