Walkthrough

Prologue

When you select a new game, you have the option to import your character from a previous Mass Effect save file. The neat thing about this is that the consequences of the choices you made in the first game will be reflected throughout the course of this new experience. This maintains a stream of consistency, but is not necessary to fully enjoy the game. Note that for the sake of consistency, Shepard will be referred to as a male character throughout the guide.

The opening sequence introduces (or re-introduces) the player to the beloved Normandy and the motley gang commandeering the spaceship. All is fine on the Normandy at first, but the situation very quickly deteriorates as the Normandy suddenly sustains heavy fire from enemy attack.

The Normandy has suffered fatal damage and will go down at any moment. Shepard forces everyone to evacuate while he braves the hazards of a dying ship to save Joker in the cockpit. This is a good opportunity to familiarize yourself with moving Shepard around. The path to the cockpit is relatively linear and devoid of any immediate threats, so move forward with a purpose toward a frantic Joker. Convince him to abandon the Normandy one way or another and watch as the ensuing events unfold.