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StokedUp on 04 January 2011

i wonder what the PS3 version will get on META. i know i doesnt really matter and doesnt effect the game in the slightest but i still wonder :). I'll be buying this version Day one and cannot wait. Ive played Mass effect:Galaxy the iphone game which ties in with the whole mass effect universe and ive read the 4 comics that were released that show you what happened between the opening scene of Mass Effect 2 and start of the main game, and these have really got me interested in the stories and characters.

Bring on Mass effect 2 PS3!!!



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Darc Requiem on 04 January 2011

I don't care much for the whole metacritc thing. However, if ME2 PS3 doesn't get a high average there I won't be amused.



ethomaz on 04 January 2011

Just to know 360 got the same score.

Games Master UK - 93 %
The most polished and impressive RPG from BioWare to date. Roll on part three. [Mar 2010, p.60]



S.T.A.G.E. on 04 January 2011
smbu2000 said:
S.T.A.G.E. said:
Kantor said:

I hate to be a downer, but I highly doubt that the PS3 version is better than the PC version.

Good to hear it's not just a quick and lazy port like certain games, though.


Since when did they say that the PS3 version was better than PC? They just said the third game would be the best yet and now that the game is truly multi-platform everyone can get a taste.

Did you not read the OP? It clearly says that the PS3 version is the best:

Mass Effect 2 PS3 review - 93% in GamesMaster
PS3 version is "the best" says mag

Saying it's the best is indicating that out of the 3 versions PC/360/PS3 it is the top choice, which it clearly is NOT. The PC has the full experience available ME1/ME2 and the best graphics out of all the versions, meanwhile the 360 version has the full experience ME1/ME2 and has roughly similar performance on ME2 compared to the PS3 version. That clearly puts the PS3 version as the least desirable option for owners of a capable PC/360/PS3. The ranking for best to not the best would definitely be #1: PC, #2: 360, and #3: PS3.

If you only have a PS3 then so be it, but to say that it is the "best" version is simply fallacy.


"Basically, if you've never played Mass Effect before, and you're lucky enough to own both a 360 and a PS3, then this is definitely the version to plump for,"- GM

Nowhere did he even mention the PC version in the quotations aside from the fact that you can play the game on the PS3/360/ PC. The only comparison was between the 360 and PS3 dude. Calm down. If you judge the PS3 and 360 versions of Mass Effect 2, I would say the PS3 version stand-alone is the version to buy as well. If we're talking the series, the PC version is the best version to own. What kills your point is that no one is talking about the PC, just the main systems as far as sales and publicity are concerned.

Now if Mass Effect 1 has decisions that can skip two into 3 then you might have a point. I don't know of such things yet though.



S.T.A.G.E. on 04 January 2011
cura said:

Honestly, the whole ME decisions carrying over to ME2 is vastly over-rated in my opinion. 

I played Mass Effect on X360, and then a year or so later on PC. 

I then played Mass Effect 2 on PC without using any save files.

The decisions you made in Mass Effect make a negligible impact on Mass Effect 2. It's essentially the same story with the same outcomes regardless of the decisions you made in ME.

However, I think the decision you make at at the end of ME2 will have a large impact on ME3. 

 

Anyway, ME is still my favourite of the series and it's one of those games that you need to play while you are still naive about the story to get the full experience. 


This. This is the most accurate response from a person (like myself) whom has played Mass Effect various times on various consoles and played ME2 partially on 360/PC. The comic will suffice and the largest choices will most likely be made from the second to the third game. I've played my fill of part one and suggest to all who haven't played it to give it a try. The PS3 version of the game will be great, haters or no haters, it still exists and PS3 owners can join in the fun now.



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mantlepiecek on 04 January 2011

How does playing ME 1 improve ME 2? I didn't play ME 1, and the only minus point I can think of in ME 2 is the repetitiveness of recruiting and loyalty missions. Would they have gone away if I played ME 1 first ?

I don't think any other developer will work THIS hard to ensure parity between platforms even when ME 1 is exclusive to MS.

When it comes to solely ME 2, PS3 version is the GOTY version along with a comic book which is available on all the platforms. Why do you think Bioware released it on all platforms? People don't have time to play two games to enjoy a series all the time, you guys forget that you had 3 years time to play ME 1, if someone is interested in ME3 right now, he can at the most buy ME 2. For them the comic book works wonders.

Its like telling someone to buy all the Halos before Halo 3 to enjoy its story. Its not possible.



Capulous on 04 January 2011
TRios_Zen said:
rccsetzer said:
Doobie_wop said:

Mass Effect is such a mess of game, that it's not even worth dragging myself through all it's technical issues and poor designs  just so I can 'truly' understand it's story. I've got it on my 360 and the game just drags, not because the world and plot isn't interesting, but because the game semi freezes just when I'm turning around and the gameplay is just so wonky.

I might buy Mass Effect 2 on the PS3, only because I'd rather play the critically acclaimed sequel, without going through the broken original, while also getting the chance to understand the plot and make the choices from the first game. 

It's hard to pass up such a highly praised game and I'm willing to put my money down if it means that I won't have to go through Mass Effect 1.

Best post on the entire thread.

This is interesting.  When did it become accepted "knowledge" that ME was BROKEN on the 360? 

in fact, Metacritic and Game Rankings have ME on 360 HIGHER than the PC version.  Personally, I've played through ME1 three times on my 360 and never experienced "semi-freezing" or "wonky" gameplay.  Sure the long-elevator rides could be a pain in the rear, but I never really had any other problem with this game.

Back to the original topic, I think it's cool that PS3 users get all the DLC (particularly as it appears the game is being priced as a new release), but to suggest that an interactive comic is superior to playing Mass Effect, a ~90% reviewed game?  ridiculous. 

I've had zero problems with ME on the Xbox 360 as well. The game was tedious and long at parts (the mako parts), but there are parts like that in pretty much every game. ME is an excellent game and most of the decisions carried over to 2. I believe they stated that the interactive comic will allow you to make decisions that will effect ME 2; so you won't miss that part of the game. I can't say you can get the full experience of the ME series without playing the first one, but I'm sure the PS3 version will be excellent.



Capulous on 04 January 2011
mantlepiecek said:

How does playing ME 1 improve ME 2? I didn't play ME 1, and the only minus point I can think of in ME 2 is the repetitiveness of recruiting and loyalty missions. Would they have gone away if I played ME 1 first ?

I don't think any other developer will work THIS hard to ensure parity between platforms even when ME 1 is exclusive to MS.

When it comes to solely ME 2, PS3 version is the GOTY version along with a comic book which is available on all the platforms. Why do you think Bioware released it on all platforms? People don't have time to play two games to enjoy a series all the time, you guys forget that you had 3 years time to play ME 1, if someone is interested in ME3 right now, he can at the most buy ME 2. For them the comic book works wonders.

Its like telling someone to buy all the Halos before Halo 3 to enjoy its story. Its not possible.

 The games stand alone and people can play them each without playing the others. If they enjoy it enough, they can go back and play the other iterations of games. The option is there. Plenty of people play the same game multiple times if they enjoy it. Different decisions give different outcomes and gives the game replay value.

Recuriting and loyalty missions are one of the main features of the game, as well as the decisions that you make throughout the game. These are part of the things that make the series so good. I don't know how much you will enjoy the game if you think some of those things are negatives.



smbu2000 on 05 January 2011
S.T.A.G.E. said:
 


"Basically, if you've never played Mass Effect before, and you're lucky enough to own both a 360 and a PS3, then this is definitely the version to plump for,"- GM

Nowhere did he even mention the PC version in the quotations aside from the fact that you can play the game on the PS3/360/ PC. The only comparison was between the 360 and PS3 dude. Calm down. If you judge the PS3 and 360 versions of Mass Effect 2, I would say the PS3 version stand-alone is the version to buy as well. If we're talking the series, the PC version is the best version to own. What kills your point is that no one is talking about the PC, just the main systems as far as sales and publicity are concerned.

Now if Mass Effect 1 has decisions that can skip two into 3 then you might have a point. I don't know of such things yet though.

The title in the OP is vague with the "best" argument.The actual artice doesn't mention the PC version, but the OP implies it. (not the article, the person who wrote the OP)

I tend to disagree with that as you can buy ME2 as well as all of the DLC for cheaper than the price of ME2 PS3. Plus you still have the option of playing ME1 as well, something not possible on the PS3. If you take a look at my previous post again you'll see that I rated them PC>360>PS3 and that still stands for all cases. Whether you choose to disagree well that's your prerogative, that doesn't stop me from disagreeing with you though.

Like I said in my first post though is that if the PS3 version is your only choice then your all set, get the PS3 version. If you have both a PS3 and a 360, then the 360 version is the better choice.




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ShadowSoldier on 05 January 2011

Had to sell my 360 for financial concerns, and I've been bummed out because of the lack of Mass Effect, glad to see it on the PS3



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