Mass Effect Series..Should I buy it??

Since the story isn't really that deep (it's basically a fairly generic space opera) the first isn't needed, and you can either watch the dialogue online or read the story online to get caught up. Then it's easy enough to go into the 2nd. I just got the third, and it's pretty awesome. Since the 2nd is so cheap it's definitely worth picking up since you can import your character and what not. If you are able to play the first (xbox or pc) then do so, but if not it won't really ruin the experience by not playing it.

I should need to give you an answer because clearly Mass Effect is awesome.

Since the story isn't really that deep (it's basically a fairly generic space opera) the first isn't needed, and you can either watch the dialogue online or read the story online to get caught up. Then it's easy enough to go into the 2nd. I just got the third, and it's pretty awesome. Since the 2nd is so cheap it's definitely worth picking up since you can import your character and what not. If you are able to play the first (xbox or pc) then do so, but if not it won't really ruin the experience by not playing it.

blueboxdoctor

dont listen to this guy, its far from generic and the story is very deep. I say play them all, 2 and 3 would mean alot more if you have. and you dont need to worry about not being able to play ME1 on PS3 just playthough on the xbox or pc and remember whaty you have done and feed that into the choices for ME2

you don't need to play the series from start to end i say get 3 fot now and if you want to play 2 later you can its fairly cheap nowdayselbert_b_23

You should... you can get the PS3 version of ME2 cheap for like 20 bucks today.

[QUOTE="elbert_b_23"]you don't need to play the series from start to end i say get 3 fot now and if you want to play 2 later you can its fairly cheap nowdaysJasonDarksavior

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Since the story isn't really that deep (it's basically a fairly generic space opera) the first isn't needed, and you can either watch the dialogue online or read the story online to get caught up. Then it's easy enough to go into the 2nd. I just got the third, and it's pretty awesome. Since the 2nd is so cheap it's definitely worth picking up since you can import your character and what not. If you are able to play the first (xbox or pc) then do so, but if not it won't really ruin the experience by not playing it.

gillri

dont listen to this guy, its far from generic and the story is very deep. I say play them all, 2 and 3 would mean alot more if you have. and you dont need to worry about not being able to play ME1 on PS3 just playthough on the xbox or pc and remember whaty you have done and feed that into the choices for ME2

Honest question here, as I don't want to be a jerk or anything, but how exactly is it a deep story (I know it's a hard question to answer without giving away what happens)?

The overall story really isn't anything that impressive. The character development and interactions are where it can be considered deep, but as for the main story arc it's really nothing that amazing. I'm not at all saying that's a bad thing, but being a fan of sci-fi, I don't see where this is that different from any other space opera (yes, the background info to the different races and characters is interesting, but again, it's not the main story).

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[QUOTE="blueboxdoctor"]

Since the story isn't really that deep (it's basically a fairly generic space opera) the first isn't needed, and you can either watch the dialogue online or read the story online to get caught up. Then it's easy enough to go into the 2nd. I just got the third, and it's pretty awesome. Since the 2nd is so cheap it's definitely worth picking up since you can import your character and what not. If you are able to play the first (xbox or pc) then do so, but if not it won't really ruin the experience by not playing it.

blueboxdoctor

dont listen to this guy, its far from generic and the story is very deep. I say play them all, 2 and 3 would mean alot more if you have. and you dont need to worry about not being able to play ME1 on PS3 just playthough on the xbox or pc and remember whaty you have done and feed that into the choices for ME2

Honest question here, as I don't want to be a jerk or anything, but how exactly is it a deep story (I know it's a hard question to answer without giving away what happens)?

The overall story really isn't anything that impressive. The character development and interactions are where it can be considered deep, but as for the main story arc it's really nothing that amazing. I'm not at all saying that's a bad thing, but being a fan of sci-fi, I don't see where this is that different from any other space opera (yes, the background info to the different races and characters is interesting, but again, it's not the main story).

Definitely play ME2 BEFORE you play Mass Effect 3.

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[QUOTE="gillri"]

dont listen to this guy, its far from generic and the story is very deep. I say play them all, 2 and 3 would mean alot more if you have. and you dont need to worry about not being able to play ME1 on PS3 just playthough on the xbox or pc and remember whaty you have done and feed that into the choices for ME2

JasonDarksavior

Honest question here, as I don't want to be a jerk or anything, but how exactly is it a deep story (I know it's a hard question to answer without giving away what happens)?

The overall story really isn't anything that impressive. The character development and interactions are where it can be considered deep, but as for the main story arc it's really nothing that amazing. I'm not at all saying that's a bad thing, but being a fan of sci-fi, I don't see where this is that different from any other space opera (yes, the background info to the different races and characters is interesting, but again, it's not the main story).

Understandable, as I too like the history and lore of all the species and planets. Like I said, it does make up for the main story, which really isn't bad, but to me not that amazing (but still good).

Basically, the characters and their back stories are the story attraction for me.

you don't need to play the series from start to end i say get 3 fot now and if you want to play 2 later you can its fairly cheap nowdayselbert_b_23

yeah you should...I'm only doing it because I want my character to transfer over so I 'm playing on my PC...to me it'll make more sense.

Mass Effect is absolutely amazing and Mass Effect 2 is my probably my favorite game this gen, a masterpiece. Mass Effect 3 isn't nearly as good as the first two in my opinion but it's still excellent and does the series justice.

Mass Effect is absolutely amazing and Mass Effect 2 is my probably my favorite game this gen, a masterpiece. Mass Effect 3 isn't nearly as good as the first two in my opinion but it's still excellent and does the series justice.

brickdoctor

Id say get 2 and if u can play or watch the first then get 3. One of the best things about the mass effect universe is the characters and everything leading up to this final battle, and seeing YOUR Shepardand his/her journey come to a close. I gotta say I ALMOST cried when Anderson and Shepard were talking at the end, It made me realize how far you and the characters you met along the way have gone. And playing the others makes some of the more emotional scenes that much better. When it come to story, lore, and characters you dont get many games like Mass Effect.

Mass Effect is absolutely amazing and Mass Effect 2 is my probably my favorite game this gen, a masterpiece. Mass Effect 3 isn't nearly as good as the first two in my opinion but it's still excellent and does the series justice.

brickdoctor

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Mass Effect is absolutely amazing and Mass Effect 2 is my probably my favorite game this gen, a masterpiece. Mass Effect 3 isn't nearly as good as the first two in my opinion but it's still excellent and does the series justice.

anime_gamer007

Yes, the ending was severely dissapointing to me but that doesn't stop the events that lead up to it from being good.

If you want to play the entire series you have to play on the "other" console. PS3 has only 2,3 the original game wasn't released for PS3. Yes play it.

[QUOTE="anime_gamer007"][QUOTE="brickdoctor"]

Mass Effect is absolutely amazing and Mass Effect 2 is my probably my favorite game this gen, a masterpiece. Mass Effect 3 isn't nearly as good as the first two in my opinion but it's still excellent and does the series justice.

brickdoctor

Yes, the ending was severely dissapointing to me but that doesn't stop the events that lead up to it from being good.

Short answer: Yes

Long answer: Yes, you should.

[QUOTE="elbert_b_23"]you don't need to play the series from start to end i say get 3 fot now and if you want to play 2 later you can its fairly cheap nowdaysJasonDarksavior

agreed. Although dramatic is the right word, the events and impact your choices have on characters that span 3 games is developed very well.

To the TC, i'd suggest picking up #2 since its cheap...and if you enjoy it that much, buy #3 after (by that time it'll be cheaper)

Yes, they're good.