Multiplat Mass Effect 3

[LouisCK]

Preferred ME1 to ME2 as well (except the planet exploring in the Mako, that was tedious to say the least).

Hanging for this though.

 

[Spudregus_87]

ME1 has a slow start...but what a story. Main Story line of 1 far outstrips the sequel

If only it was released on PS3

 

[Ant_]

If only it was released on PS3

Get it on PC, old enough now to run on most machines.

 

[kaysee]

Preferred ME1 to ME2 as well (except the planet exploring in the Mako, that was tedious to say the least).

Hanging for this though.

Agree with Ant regarding story line in ME1. I also gave ME1 a brief crack before getting bored and put it down for 6mths before trying again and loving it once you push on.

I actually didn't mind the Mako scenes. Allowed the world to feel a bit more open and more explore-able. EG loved a side mission that sent you to Earth's moon. You could look up at Earth and it felt like you were an Astronaut. I missed that openness in ME2.

 

[ThePuppetMaster]

I thought ME2 was the better game, but that ME1 did have a better story.

ME2's 'Suicide Mission' sequence was brilliant though; I'd argue the best mission of the series in terms of action, gameplay and story.

 

[Lethal]

The demo will be out Feb 14.
http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/mass_effect_3/news/mass_effect_3_demo_on_february_14.html
Heres a video showing some of the kinect features.

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[Spudregus_87]

Anyone else think this could be the best game they've ever played?

Been thinking about ME2 a bit lately, and I don't think I've played anything that's keep me that captivated for that long.

I guess the best comparison is Skyrim: ES which, while an awesome game, comes 2nd to the Mass Effect franchise's storyline.

 

[LouisCK]

Been massively into Skyrim since picking it up Sunday.... but I'm still waaaaaay more excited about this. Cant' wait to see how the tie up the story.

 

[caMoGFC]

Anyone else think this could be the best game they've ever played?

not me

game goes for too damn long (though has nice variety and is interesting).

i look forward to ME3 (though won't buy on release regardless of the 9.5/10's it will score since reviewers barr up for long rpg type games) but i have heaps of other games i need to play that i bought in the meantime...

for me i can't see it being anywhere near as awesome as i found uncharted 2 & 3, god of war 1 & 2 or call of duty 4 just to name a few series.

 

[pantskyle]

Will definately get but don't know when. Played 2 and loved it. Then bought 1 to give it a go and turned it off after about 20 mins, couldn't take that backwards step in gameplay.

 

[MarcusP2]

LOL 'goes for too damn long'. Usually the opposite complaint found in games these days

Anyone didn't like any of the ME games as much as Torment or Baldur's Gate II so I doubt I will think this is the best game I've ever played. Will play and enjoy though.

(Also kyle IMO ME2 was a backwards step in gameplay. )

 

[Ant_]

Anyone else think this could be the best game they've ever played?

Easily my favorite series.

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

Easily my favorite series.

It's up there with the Batman games as my favourite game series on the 360 (I bought the original Mass Effect on 360 because the PC I owned back then wouldn't have been able to run it, and stuck with the 360 since because of how the storyline is connected across the games).

I have the Collector's Edition of Mass Effect 3 preordered, as well as the fourth book in the novel series

The Mass Effect series is definitely in my top 10 of all time though, up there with the original Doom, Age of Empires 2, the PS2-era GTAs, Battlefield 2 etc.

 

[Mancey]

Definitely with ant. best series ever.

Just great how when you finish a game you can continue your unique character in a sequel.

Goes for too long. lol

 

[LouisCK]

Seeing as my 360 shat bricks, I'm going to pick up the first two on Steam and set up a few new characters. Kind of pissed though as I had bought all the expansions and had at least 10 different characters ready to go for the third installment.

But I just have to reach level 100 in Skyrim first and master civ5....

 

[kaysee]

Will definately get but don't know when. Played 2 and loved it. Then bought 1 to give it a go and turned it off after about 20 mins, couldn't take that backwards step in gameplay.

1 gets better about 50% thru when the story picks up + plus you realize you don't have to micro manage (or need most) the items you find. Just fit yourself and squad members with your "highest" value kit and sell/gel the rest. Rinse and repeat that every now and then (normally if you're starting to struggle).

Recommend pushing thru the tough/boring start tho as things definitely pick up in the 2nd half.

 

[MarcusP2]

Seeing as my 360 shat bricks, I'm going to pick up the first two on Steam and set up a few new characters. Kind of pissed though as I had bought all the expansions and had at least 10 different characters ready to go for the third installment.

But I just have to reach level 100 in Skyrim first and master civ5....

I LOLed.

 

[LouisCK]

Its no laughing matter, Civilization is the worst addiction I have.

 

[MarcusP2]

I can understand that, I was laughing at the idea of mastering it.

 

[LouisCK]

I have to believe it can be done.

I didn't even stop playing Civ4 til earlier this year though. That came out well over 6 years ago. Must have played over 3,000 games of it by my recollection.

Shit's messed up.

 

[JordanWCE]

This game is fast approaching, I've been meaning to go and get Mass Effect 1 so I can play through 1 & 2 before this comes out.

Have they made any announcement on the early access in the demo for those who bought the Limited Edition of BF3?

 

[MarcusP2]

There will be a SP demo on the 14th and an MP demo on the 17th, think the BF3 access is for the MP demo on the 14th.

 

[Chezzalenko Reborn]

Minimum Requirements

OS: Windows XP SP3/Vista SP1, Win 7
CPU: 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (equivalent AMD CPU)
RAM: 1GB for XP / 2GB RAM for Vista/Win 7
Disc Drive: 1x speed
Hard Drive: 2.5 GB of free space
Video: 256 MB* (with Pixel Shader 3.0 support)
*Supported chipsets: NVIDIA 7900 or better; ATI X1800 or better. Please note that NVIDIA GeForce 9300, 8500, 8400, and 8300 are below minimum system requirements, as are AMD/ATI Radeon HD3200, HD3300, and HD4350. Updates to your video and sound card drivers may be required.
Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible
DirectX: DirectX 9.0c August 2009 (included)
Recommended Requirements

Quick question as I'm am not a tech nerd in regards to PC's.

What are the chances that an AMD Radeon HD6480G with 512 Graphics Memory could run Mass Effect 3? I smash all the other requirements and can run some new games fairly decently. Mass 1 and Mass 2 run perfectly on high performance.

Appreciate any help

 

[MarcusP2]

It will be borderline.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html

If you look there, the 6480 is below the X1800 and equivalent to the worst version of the 7900.

 

[Chezzalenko Reborn]

It will be borderline.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html

If you look there, the 6480 is below the X1800 and equivalent to the worst version of the 7900.

Cheers for the help. Might go for the gamble as I have been able to run ME2 on high settings. I'd settle to run ME3 on low if need be