Mass Effect 2

[Cyros]

Re: Mass Effect 2

Gamespot video interview

• Can now send squad members to specific points.
• Same kind of power system, but much more realtime. Can map powers better. Even controlling the special abilities of the squad, very rarely do you ever have to go into the pause screen.
• Similar class system, but character progression is handled differently. Something more interesting than just experience points. Building in something that's more mission-based in terms of how you progress your character.
• Trashed the inventory from the first game and started fresh.
• Much more interesting options in the armor you can wear and the way you can personalize it. Weapon system expanded greatly too.
• Spring 2010

Yay for trashing the inventory system and tweaking the weapon and armor system.

[Altimus]

Re: Mass Effect 2

Yay for trashing the inventory system and tweaking the weapon and armor system.

Yay for armor customization. Also hopefully that includes colors since I remember a couple I wanted to wear in the last one but the colors... geez. Pink doesn't look that great in the war for humanity.

[Money99]

Re: Mass Effect 2

Gamefly is shipping Mass Effect and Halo 3 to me. I've never played either, but I don't really know anything about Mass Effect. Hopefully it's cool.

I've never really been into RPG's that much but I loved Mass Effect.
The combat is a lot like GoW and the story was really cool too.

I'm currently starting my 2nd time through it - just for Mass Effect 2.

[Flawless]

Re: Mass Effect 2

Teasing:

http://twitter.com/biofeed

Just saw the E3 videos for ME2 and DAO. Man, our fans are going to have their minds blown. - Evil Chris

Chris is not lying -- I can't wait to hear/read the reactions to E3. - Ryan Warden

[jfsolo]

Re: Mass Effect 2

Dragon Age Origins is possibly my most anticipated game ever. Two epic Bioware games coming out less than a year apart is unbelievable.

I've been follow DAO very closely because its a brand new franchise, but I haven't been following ME 2 as intently because I am 100% sure that it is going to be a mind blowing masterpiece.

Chris' statements do make me want to see how ME 2 is coming along though.

[Flawless]

Re: Mass Effect 2

Some info from OXM



More Mass Effect DLC coming

“We are definitely working on a substantial new DLC,” said BioWare to OXM. “We’re finishing it up and making sure that it’s going to be really good, and then we’ll announce it, probably pretty [soon].

“That’ll be the last thing between Mass Effect 1 and 2 in terms of content.”

Mass Effect 2 info

• You will play as Shepard, but for how long is unknown.
• There is a new species called the Drell and Thane is a new character who is an assassin and may join your party.
• Planets - There will be a Krogan planet, and Illium, an Asari planet, that is like Coruscant from SW. Also there is “Omega” with is like an anti-Citadel in that it’s huge and it’s the bottom of the barrel whereas the Citadel is the height of civilization. Also a Cerebus mothership will act as a location of significance.
• Story - The ultimate story is still civilization fending off the Reapers, but this chapter will deal with this Cerebus corporation and it’s enigmatic leader. There are human civilizations disappearing and it’s up to Shepard to investigate, it’s termed as a “suicide mission” which may lead to the details of the teaser.
• New vehicle that controls better than the Mako…a “new” control scheme.
• Totally revamped inventory system.
• Elevator system revamped where you will get the sense of scope of where you’re at and where you’re traveling.
• No more texture pop in.
• Secondary races like Volus and Elcor are much more mobile, giving more depth and makes things more interesting.
• Choices are more meaningful and there is a real risk that major support characters (i.e. anyone not Shepard) can and will die.
• Also on the story, they’re super-hyping the ending, saying that it’s much more grand meaningful in ME2.
• More weapons, more species, more/new team members.
• Returning team members, locations, weapons.

[Altimus]

Re: Mass Effect 2

Great find Flawless. at a Krogan and Asari planet!

[The C]

Re: Mass Effect 2

I really hope the asari are some big inside joke. Liara is seriously the most hilarious thing ever. Oh I'm a blue possibly bisexual virgin space alien who has never kissed a boy and has a mother with a huge rack. I feel so awkward and don't know how to talk to you shepard.

Krogan are cool tho. But I wonder if the males have 4 testicles do the females get a total recall treatment? (And yes I am aware that testes =/= boobs but what ever. Having like 12 ovaries doesn't make for good characterization)

[thaima1shu]

Re: Mass Effect 2

Awesome stuff Flawless. I'm stupid pumped for this game!

[jmood88]

Re: Mass Effect 2

Here's a cool Cerberus poster that a guy at the Mass Effect forums did:



and one for the Alliance:

[Herky]

Re: Mass Effect 2

I hope you get to stay as Shepard for the whole game. Afterall, that is the main guy.

[Altimus]

Re: Mass Effect 2

I hope you get to stay as Shepard for the whole game. Afterall, that is the main guy.

And you are him since you're the one making the decisions. I would be pretty disappointed if they dropped you in someone else's shoes midgame. But I just don't see it happening.

[Altimus]

Re: Mass Effect 2

E3 can't come soon enough. Wonder if MS will use this game in their conference.

[Cyros]

Re: Mass Effect 2

I hope so.

[Flawless]

Re: Mass Effect 2

HQ scans of OXM article.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=2CF31EMV