Mass Effect reviews!

dcdelgado

Since 6664 Days

Posted by TheBeagle

The gamespot guy did like the combat.

ok he basically docked a point for vehicle combat and tech issues?

The Bad

* Vehicle navigation and combat are weak
* A bunch of annoying interface issues.

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TheBeagle

Since 6410 Days

Pretty much, I think. Still seems like a low score.

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dcdelgado

Since 6664 Days

Posted by TheBeagle

Pretty much, I think. Still seems like a low score.

I agree it is low for Mass Effect, for me its 10/10 but yeah i'm a LITTLE bit biased :), the general consensus of all the reviewers are is it's an AMAZING game and story that must be played and experienced by all.

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jioann00

Since 6137 Days

lol PC world 6/10
that had better not go up on gamerankings
it shouldnt do since the xbox 360 isnt a pc, and thats a pc website
what a jealous and bitter twat whoever did the review
i bet he hasnt acttually played the game at all, just wishes it was on PC.
GRRR ppl like tht make me so angry, im sure no ones dumb enough to miss out on mass effect after reading the pc world thing though. hopefully...

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GriftGFX

Since 6805 Days

Posted by Slabs

Mass Effect is such a big title that a PC magazine/site felt compelled to review it...

http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,139724-page,1-c,...

You can almost hear the sobbing bitterness

I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if Mass Effect came to the PC. And I dunno.. maybe he really didn't like the game. A lot of Bioware's PC fan base prefers their older efforts over KOTOR as well.. but those games eventually got ported to windows (along with additional content).

Posted by dcdelgado

ok he basically docked a point for vehicle combat and tech issues?

And interface issues. He did say it's great though, which is hardly a "bad review."

Posted by Gamespot

The combat feels like it belongs in a third-person shooter at first, but if you continually approach it this way, you'll die. A lot. Like in many previous BioWare RPGs, you're meant to pause, survey the situation, and perform your actions. As long as you stick to that method, you'll find combat to be a lot easier than it first appears.

That part made me happy to hear. If you listen to Che's impressions he really does make it sound like GRAW, which was really, really turning me off. Yay.

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[quote=Slabs]Mass Effect is such a big title that a PC magazine/site felt compelled to review it...

http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,139724-page,1-c,games/article.html

[spoiler]You can almost hear the sobbing bitterness[/spoiler][/quote]

I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if Mass Effect came to the PC.  And I dunno.. maybe he really didn't like the game.  A lot of Bioware's PC fan base prefers their older efforts over KOTOR as well.. but those games eventually got ported to windows (along with additional content).

[quote=dcdelgado]ok he basically docked a point for vehicle combat and tech issues?[/quote]

And interface issues.  He did say it's great though, which is hardly a "bad review."

[quote=Gamespot]The combat feels like it belongs in a third-person shooter at first, but if you continually approach it this way, you'll die. A lot. Like in many previous BioWare RPGs, you're meant to pause, survey the situation, and perform your actions. As long as you stick to that method, you'll find combat to be a lot easier than it first appears.[/quote]

That part made me happy to hear.  If you listen to Che's impressions he really does make it sound like GRAW, which was really, really turning me off.  Yay.

dcdelgado

Since 6664 Days

Posted by GriftGFX

That part made me happy to hear. If you listen to Che's impressions he really does make it sound like GRAW, which was really, really turning me off. Yay.

Very true, many times in the beginning of the game i would run in and try to do a one man show, only to be taken out by some flanking enemies or a sniper!, now its pause and survey, then issue team attacks much like KOTOR accept you cant chain multiple attacks.

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TheBeagle

Since 6410 Days

I thought they had already confirmed it was coming to PC ?

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GriftGFX

Since 6805 Days

Posted by TheBeagle

I thought they had already confirmed it was coming to PC ?

Not so far as I know.. but it seems like the natural next step. What starts on Xbox generally makes its way to Windows (with better graphics and more content ;)).

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dcdelgado

Since 6664 Days

Posted by TheBeagle

I thought they had already confirmed it was coming to PC ?

No they have said no such thing, but i'm sure in a few yrs time MS will want some more $$ from a PC version as well.

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GriftGFX

Since 6805 Days

Posted by dcdelgado

No they have said no such thing, but i'm sure in a few yrs time MS will want some more $$ from a PC version as well.

Plus, every Bioware Xbox game has been on PC as well. I hope it doesn't take a few years though. KOTOR was out for Windows within one year of its Xbox release, and Jade Empire within two. As big of a hit as ME is bound to be.. delaying it will just have a negative impact on potential PC sales.

But I don't really care. We get Dragon Age before that anyway.

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dcdelgado

Since 6664 Days

Posted by GriftGFX

Bah!! who cares when and if, it comes out on the PC, we have it now on the 360 baby!!! :)

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GriftGFX

Since 6805 Days

You're right.. I care more about Dragon Age actually coming out in the foreseeable future.

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ManThatYouFear

Since 6748 Days

Posted by jioann00

Its PC world mate, they sell all consoles and pcs, only biased is in the name

and to be honest ...PC WORLD! do reviews ???? or if this is a magazine under the same name as the massive retailer, then ... wow , do you see OXM reviewing Resistance...

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dcdelgado

Since 6664 Days

G4 XPLAY - 5/5

PROS

* Entrancing story
* Being able to see your unique character in cut scenes
* Combat that mixes strategy with fast paced action
* Amazing visuals
* Unique and exciting character interaction

CONS

* Vehicle cannot be customized

http://www.g4tv.com/xplay/reviews/1666/Mass_Effect...

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dcdelgado

Since 6664 Days

Gameplayer.com - 10/10

Mass Effect is just the first chapter in an epic trilogy – the second and third games are promised by BioWare to hit the 360 sometime within the next five years. It’s a galaxy-spanning adventure that’s approachable for RPG-haters thanks to the fun of its combat while still appealing to RPG purists thanks to the dizzying level of customisation for your character’s personality, abilities and weaponry. Mass Effect is an RPG with certified mass appeal, and along with BioShock it’s one of the finest forms of pure escapism the videogame medium has served up in this console generation. Don’t miss it.

http://www.gameplayer.com.au/Home/REVIEWS/REVIEWGA...

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GriftGFX

Since 6805 Days

I've never heard of half these sites :P

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dcdelgado

Since 6664 Days

Posted by GriftGFX

I've never heard of half these sites :P

You have never heard of G4 or Gameplayer.com?

There getting listed in the NeoGaf and Bioware forum threads, i have never heard of most of them either, but that's because i only go to a few select gaming sites, not because they are not good or well known?.

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kenshin2418

Since 6780 Days

Edge gave the game a 7

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roxwell

Since 6753 Days

I've heard of Edge :o

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dcdelgado

Since 6664 Days

So lets have a quick round up, i cant be arsed to do it, so i'll use the 2 below websites :)

GameRankings: The story so far.

Mass Effect - X360

Avg Ratio: 93% Based On 25 Media Outlets so far.

http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages4/930279.asp

AND

Metacritic based on 32 Reviews so far.

Avg Ratio: 93%

http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/xbox360/...

Its Greeeaaaattttttt! :D

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TheBeagle

Since 6410 Days

Posted by kenshin2418

Edge gave the game a 7

Seriously ?

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kenshin2418

Since 6780 Days

Posted by TheBeagle

Seriously ?

Yeah, apparently

http://www.rllmukforum.com/index.php?showtopic=172...

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dcdelgado

Since 6664 Days

Posted by kenshin2418

Edge gave the game a 7

WTF!! they did?.

Just one more than Heavenly Sword 6/10 now that hurt!! ;p

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Slabs

Since 6835 Days

PC World reviewer has been found out, it was the guy who gave Neverwinter Nights 2 this review...

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3154916

So basically the guy is a fucknut.

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alimokrane

Since 6735 Days

Edge Review Scores

Super Mario Galaxy - 10
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune - 8
Assassins Creed - 7
Crysis - 9
Mass Effect - 7
COD4 - 9
Kane and Lynch - 6
Tony Hawk's Proving Ground - 6
The Simpsons Game - 5
Zack and Wiki - 8
The Witcher - 5
Bladestorm - 8
Castlevania Dracula X - 7
Silent Hill Origins - 7
Hellgate - 6
Timeshift - 6
Mutant Storm Empire - 8
Guitar Hero III - 6
Beowulf - 5

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