I actually agree with both of you. I love all 3 games but the amount of fanfic pandering that's in the story is eyerolling. In ME1, you can only hook up with other humans and Asari. Asari have magic mind sex powers in the lore so I can go with it. In ME2, you could suddenly bang Turians, Quarians, and Drell. How are all these species sexually compatible with humans. Then in ME3, we have Joker wanting to bang a robot. Now, everyone is hyped up to bang this new alien. Once again, how are all these species sexually compatible?
In terms of my favorites, I like 3 the best, easily. It was the perfect blend of ME1 and ME2. I think ME2 is the weakest despite it being most people's favorites, Shepard dying and resurrecting is dumb. It may have the best character development but it came at the cost of having a plot about finding a way to stop the Reapers. ME2 is basically "Get squadmate, do favor for squadmate" with the occasional Collector mission thrown in. ME2 is still a fantastic game to play but it's story left a lot to be desired.
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