Mass Effect 3: Omega review

No interest :?

Well, perhaps for free then, okay. :P

Anyway...

The Story.

Just some pics and the last couple of paragraphs so for full review, hit the linky.

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http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-11-28-mass-effect-3-omega-review

Aria sure you want to buy it?

Omega's price point as the most expensive Mass Effect DLC yet is another galling factor.

In terms of returning characters, two (very) minor Mass Effect 2 faces reappear.

The next single-player expansion will centre on the Citadel, if reliable internet sleuths on the BioWare forum are to be believed.

And it hasn't. Shepard is again given the illusion of choice - he can choose to save or kill in a couple of places, but in the end the decisions don't amount to anything. Insultingly, the only real story branch dependent on your dialogue options is how Aria acts at the close of this chapter. If you've acted like a badass she might pucker up and give you a kiss. (If you're wondering: I played as a Paragon and she didn't.)

Some might moan that Omega should have been part of the main game. I'm glad it isn't, although I do believe it would have worked better shrunk down to the length of a single mission. It's refreshing to get to the point where BioWare doesn't feel the need to address the main game's faults yet again in its DLC (the Extended Cut and Leviathan's story points were all conceived post-release) - but it's also worrying because Omega has been planned for far longer. BioWare has had a year to get Omega right. It didn't.

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4 / 10

That was a close call, nearly bought it yesterday...

Has the ME series ever had good DLC?

Has the ME series ever had good DLC?

TheEpicGoat

Ugh, certainly not for $15. Heil68

The ending wasn't good, btu it wasn't as terrible as the internets made it out to be.

Still, combined with the horrible pacing, and the annoying gameplay mechanic of the repears out in space, which makes exploration a tedious thing, it's my least favorite Mass Effect.

It goes ME2, ME1, ME3. I played through ME1 twice, played through ME2, 4 times, and a few times through about half the game. That's how awesome it was. The pacing, the story, the exploration, the themes, the characters, it was near perfection. ME3 I played through once, and I've had 0 desire to play through it again. I might do it, now that there's an extended ending and lots of DLC, but I'll probably wait until all the DLC is out.

The ending wasn't good, btu it wasn't as terrible as the internets made it out to be.

Still, combined with the horrible pacing, and the annoying gameplay mechanic of the repears out in space, which makes exploration a tedious thing, it's my least favorite Mass Effect.

It goes ME2, ME1, ME3. I played through ME1 twice, played through ME2, 4 times, and a few times through about half the game. That's how awesome it was. The pacing, the story, the exploration, the themes, the characters, it was near perfection. ME3 I played through once, and I've had 0 desire to play through it again. I might do it, now that there's an extended ending and lots of DLC, but I'll probably wait until all the DLC is out.

Kinthalis

But I wanted to say, I was less disappointed with ME3 after my second play through :o For some reason, I enjoyed it more so perhaps try it one more time. :P

The ending wasn't good, btu it wasn't as terrible as the internets made it out to be.

Still, combined with the horrible pacing, and the annoying gameplay mechanic of the repears out in space, which makes exploration a tedious thing, it's my least favorite Mass Effect.

It goes ME2, ME1, ME3. I played through ME1 twice, played through ME2, 4 times, and a few times through about half the game. That's how awesome it was. The pacing, the story, the exploration, the themes, the characters, it was near perfection. ME3 I played through once, and I've had 0 desire to play through it again. I might do it, now that there's an extended ending and lots of DLC, but I'll probably wait until all the DLC is out.

Kinthalis

Has the ME series ever had good DLC?

TheEpicGoat

shadow broker and overload were two very good dlcs.

Nothing stated in the review seemed to warrant a 4/10. The whining about how "choices don't matter" is starting to get annoying as well.

Look I am not going to say it is the best DLC ever but it is good DLC. For some reason Bioware has become a punching bag this gen. They are clearly still making great games that people love but for some reason people love to hate on Bioware now. People will complain about things in this DLC that they would never complain about in any other games. The story is fine and you know clearly what you are doing from start to finish. There is no story that is needed in the main story but there should not be since it is DLC and everyone complained about the last DLC had too much important information.The Bioware hate is beyond stupid at this point.

Nothing stated in the review seemed to warrant a 4/10. The whining about how "choices don't matter" is starting to get annoying as well.

megadeth1117

[QUOTE="megadeth1117"]

Nothing stated in the review seemed to warrant a 4/10. The whining about how "choices don't matter" is starting to get annoying as well.

BrunoBRS

But they do. Determining the fate of the Krogan and solving the conflict between the Quarians and Geth were entirely based on previous choices.

ME2 had some decent DLC... Too bad they're half assing it with ME3.

But they do. Determining the fate of the Krogan and solving the conflict between the Quarians and Geth were entirely based on previous choices.megadeth1117

Meh, ME3 will continue to collect dust on my shelf. MercenaryMafia

poretty much, havent played it since the ending dlc was released and i dont want any reason to go back to, even though i really like the first two

[QUOTE="MercenaryMafia"]Meh, ME3 will continue to collect dust on my shelf. Krelian-co

poretty much, havent played it since the ending dlc was released and i dont want any reason to go back to, even though i really like the first two

[QUOTE="megadeth1117"]But they do. Determining the fate of the Krogan and solving the conflict between the Quarians and Geth were entirely based on previous choices.Zeviander

Were you promised otherwise?

Mass effect dlc is always lacking of what the main game offers... its still fun though and im looking forward to it. TheEroica

Here's my issues with it.

1. The area doesn't become available.. bioware wtf here?

2. It's very very overpriced.

3. It's a bit too short and thus characters were rushed.

4. Somewhat buggy.

5. Doesn't have an impact on the galaxy.. for instance aria is still in the citadel after the fact and it feels like nothing happened at all.

Really speaking, Omega should have been opened up and filled with side quests to be worth the kind of money they are asking. It was fun, but not worth the price of admission.

Were you promised otherwise?megadeth1117

The inevitable damage control coming from the Biodrones over this will be entertaining.

[QUOTE="Zeviander"]:lol: Can't wait to see the damage control from our resident Biodrones.CanYouDiglt

While Biodrones are enthusiastic about Bioware games, and Biohaters love to bash them, the behaviour of some Biodrones out there is just... taking it too far.

A large reason Bioware gets a lot of hate is because of false advertising, EA practices, and excessive dumbing down of sequels. Now with the third one. Bioware games are very popular, and because of that, they have an influence on the genre, and some see Bioware as a terrible influence on the WRPG genre.

In b4 TGR and Dreman ruin the thread.

Sounds like pretty bad DLC but I was never interested anyway. I was over ME3 before I could even finish the second playthrough. I'll just watch the major plot points online like I did with extended cut and leviathan.

In b4 TGR and Dreman ruin the thread.

Sounds like pretty bad DLC but I was never interested anyway. I was over ME3 before I could even finish the second playthrough. I'll just watch the major plot points online like I did with extended cut and leviathan.

Vaasman

Looking back, I was disappointed in it. They should have kept Omega as an explorable area, Adjutants were barely there, the DLC's length was just over Leviathan's, it did feel rushed, should have had the female turian as a crew member afterwards, etc. That said, I did find parts enjoyable.

Mass effect dlc is always lacking of what the main game offers... its still fun though and im looking forward to it. TheEroica

:lol: Can't wait to see the damage control from our resident Biodrones.Zeviander

I just came here to say this!

Can't wait! :twisted:

:lol: Can't wait to see the damage control from our resident Biodrones.Zeviander

Has the ME series ever had good DLC?

TheEpicGoat

Lair of the Shadow Broker. Admittedly, I think that 's the only one I'd classify as really good.

4/10? Seriously? Had to buy this yesterday because the wife is a ME nut. I watched her play it last night. Not the best DLC, but surely not 4 out of 10. More like 7-7.5 out of 10. It sucks that you're stuck with pre-defined partners to take with you on the missions, but the levels seem good, and it looks good. Probably not worth $15, but that's the price of admission. Companies are going crazy with the cost of DLC anymore, but at least Bioware is supporting the game with new content.

I'll probably get around to playing it myself this weekend.

Look I am not going to say it is the best DLC ever but it is good DLC. For some reason Bioware has become a punching bag this gen. They are clearly still making great games that people love but for some reason people love to hate on Bioware now. People will complain about things in this DLC that they would never complain about in any other games. The story is fine and you know clearly what you are doing from start to finish. There is no story that is needed in the main story but there should not be since it is DLC and everyone complained about the last DLC had too much important information.The Bioware hate is beyond stupid at this point.

CanYouDiglt

For some reason? Maybe you should re-evalute how Bioware handled Dragon Age 2 and Mass Effect 3.

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Just beat it. Its definatly up there with Lair of the Shadow Broker ME 2 DLC. The problem was (for me) this DLC ran poorly on my PS3 with so many glitches frame rate drops and bugs. But as far as ME DLC goes regarding story, twists, deaths and romance its some of its best DLC ever. Now Bioware needs to lower that damn price its too damn high!!

Has the ME series ever had good DLC?

TheEpicGoat

Just beat it. Its definatly up there with Lair of the Shadow Broker ME 2 DLC. The problem was (for me) this DLC ran poorly on my PS3 with so many glitches frame rate drops and bugs. But as far as ME DLC goes regarding story, twists, deaths and romance its some of its best DLC ever. Now Bioware needs to lower that damn price its too damn high!!

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