After having this game since 2010 and not playing it till a few weeks ago (heard it required lots of time I didn't have) I am now kicking myself for A: waiting so long, and B: not starting with ME 1. This is hands down one of the very best single player gaming experiences I have encountered. This made me hunt down a good condition ME1 just to get the experience, although you can actually buy the trilogy (nice Bioware, but where a season pass type bundle for DLC?). Speaking of the DLC, I have only played some of it from a friends install...the Shadow Broker is quite a nice addition too. On to the game itself. The biggest improvement over ME1 is a large step forward in reworking the entire combat sytsem, which although still having an issue or two is very good. Graphics are also improved and the voice actors are really great. The story is where its at though. If you had your ME1 save file carry over, good for you. Redgardless though you are in for 30+ VERY enoyable hours just to skim through normal mode, with hundreds+ of decisions making changes to your story ranging from minor...to Mass Relay in size. You will want to do as I did and go unto the more difficult modes and try different characters and playstyles to see what happens. have had limited time in inasnity...but at level 30 I struggle enough so I think I may be happy where I am! May need DLC gear to not tear my hair out! All the same, I haven't done enough romancing yet so it may be worth it :) This has made me a massive ME fan. Long overdue. Newbies can look to the trilogy, or if the just want a taste...you can't beat the ME2 experience at only $10.
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So when i started playing the trilogy this past year i was only 14 that says a lot you think a kid this young would play games like cod, which i do enjoy but me2 is just brilliant. The storyline is well developed and written and gives you a wide variety of options, that can affect the outcome of your game. Every decision you make can have a affect on your ending. Though the chances of everyone surviving the suicide mission unlikely if .you play it right most of your squad will survive. There is a lot of exploration to do and many side quest, there isbtheboption to,scan planets to find resources which is needed to buy upgrades for your ship and weapons/armormay not be fun it is something that needs to be done. Other than that the game.is excellent with cutscenes that make yiu feel like you are shepard. There is a wide range of characters to meet and get to know plus my favorite thing in the game.is you get to decide has how your story unfolds weather playing paragon (being nice) or renegade (being mean) or a mixture of both you get to chose how to act as a character. With that you get lots of dialogue options to ask team mates and random people random stuff.to find out info. I recommend this trilogy for.anyone to get into a deep and moving game that lets you play by yourself and be what you want to be. Note i am not fone.with the 2nd installment it is an amazing game.and hope you get a chance to play. I can't wait for the 3rd mass effect.and possibly even more mass effect's in the near future
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