Shaking a formula more is much better for sequels. Small details like changing the protagonist can further free a developer instead of attempting to imitate mechanics already used. If anything it’s better for developers to move further away from the tropes of their franchises to continue innovating their own series.

Mass Effect 2 is the best game in the series. Here’s hoping 4 is more
like it than the last game. Best DLC for any game was Shadow Broker.

did I say I hated it? Did i say it was a bad game? No I said I liked 3 better than 2.

I’m deeply sorry if I felt there were some flaws in the game and If that bothers you but its possible to see flaws in something and dislike aspects of it and still enjoy it. Pretending like the game is some perfect masterpiece of untouchable art is straight up stupid.

Dude, really? You’re talking about one of the most loved and acclaimed games of all time there. Id say it more than lived up to its promise.

The original was ok. The second was definitely the better game. The planet exploring is a great concept but it was executed poorly.

3 was an alright game, I played 2 first as it came free with an Xbox360 and i found the finding of missions through the mining an amazing feature, i liked the thought of hidden things to explore, i wish they would include hidden areas on the map that are unlocked.

The problem with 3 was it was wayyyyyy too linear and felt that way, where two was quite linear but didnt feel it.

Ahh yes being insulting is always a great way to have a discussion.

Perhaps next time you could ask why I thought 3 was a better game and I could ask why you thought 2 was.

Regardless I didn’t think either of them were all that compelling when held up against the original. The third got lazy with its story telling mid way through and the ending was truly awful and 2 had insanely boring quests and character motivations. It was also a smaller game with no real sense of discovery or exploration. Hey I’ve joined your crew but i won’t actually be loyal till you do this fetch quest…which ended up being 3/4 of the game as you did it over and over for every single crew member. Only Talia’s and the robot had any relevant and interesting information. No thanks. If I wanted lazy story telling with nonsense character motivation I’d go play a David Cage game.

The gameplay of 2 was also piss poor. There was zero tension. Every room was the same. Enter through door see 30 boxes for cover if it was a combat area…shocking! Sorry but I dont want to walk into a room and automatically know its a combat area. A little gameplay diversity and surprise helps. 3 had a similar flaw but at least the variety of cover changed and it had multi level engagement which allowed for some semblance of strategy.

But I guess none of my completely objective yet still valid reasons for thinking 3 was an overall better game than 2 discount my opinion in your absolute genius eyes.

Take care

Couldn’t disagree more. Mass effect 2 was an amazing game. ME3 better? really? Think that tells me everything i need to know about your opinon.