Effecting me Massively!

On January 26th, 2010, the sequel to one of my favorite video games of all time was released, Mass Effect 2. Created by Bioware, published by EA - it is, hands down, one of the best action RPGs I have ever played. In the 15 days that it's been out, I have logged exactly 32.5 hours of gameplay. It's all I can think about. And, like a good book, I don't want it to end. I'm seeking out every side mission/quest and mundane task to prolong my gaming experience. It's a horrible feeling knowing that the end is near. It could also have something to do with reading my friend Martin's most recent Facebook status:

 

Well, shit. 

I'm about to experience the most epic mission ever made, and then what? It's over? According to wikipedia (which means it's legit), Mass Effect 3 is planned for a release date sometime between 2011-2012. I realize this doesn't seem like a long ways off but when you're emotionally connected to your character and game, two years is a lifetime. I'm sure it's similar to what Twilight fans are going through between the saga's movie releases... 

Pain. Torture. Agony.

But wait. Did she just say "emotionally connected"? Why yes. Yes she did.

 In the first Mass Effect I spent a lot of time creating my character; tweaking her hair, eye colour, eye brows, nose, etc. And I spent a good chunk of time considering a background that would suit my character. I decided she was colonist, born and rasied on Mindoir, a small border colong in the Attican Traverse. When she was 16 years old, slavers raided Mindoir, slaughtering her family and friends. She was saved by a passing Alliance patrol and she enlisted with the military a few weeks later. Her psychological profile reveals that she's ruthless. Throughout her  military career, she held fast to one basic rule: get the job done. she's been called cold, calculating, and brutal. Her reputation for ruthless efficiency makes her fellow soldiers wary of her. But when failure is not an option, the military always comes to her first. 

 

The beauty about Mass Effect 2 is that you can port over your character from the first Mass Effect. I can't even begin to explain how crazy exciting it was to load up ME2 and see my character from ME in the opening cut scene. I was giddy. 

One of the most interesting aspects of the Mass Effect franchise are the relationships. Love, loyalty and betrayal are all part of what makes this game so much fun. The writing is fantastic and if you liked games like Fallout 3, Fable 2 or Dragon Age, you're going to love ME2. 

Alright...I plan to finish the final mission this week. I'll let you know how it rates on my epic scale...though I'm pretty it's going to get a rock solid 10.

Comments

[Brinstar]

Regarding customisation of your version of Commander Shepard, at the blog I edit on the side, we recently did a series of posts in response to BioWare's promotion of the default white male dude-Shepard in all their marketing. I've actually heard stories where women didn't initially buy Mass Effect because they didn't think they could play female characters. As a reaction to BioWare's marketing, some of our contributors wrote posts on their Commander Shepard: http://borderhouseblog.com/?tag=my-commander-shepard

[Brinstar]

BTW this is Regina. Hello. =)

[alejo699]

Bioware is the bomb. I'm playing Dragon Age obsessively now, but I can't wait to jump back into Shepard's spacesuit.

[Wynn]

Welcome back! I missed your posts.

ANDDDDD I'm totally looking forward to playing ME2. Haven't purchased it yet but I keep hearing great things about it.

[Stefan]

As a person who has given the first one a solid 20 minutes only to be disappointed with too much yapping and not enough action...I have to give this blog two thumbs up, it makes me - kind - of - want - to play!

[Kelly]

I *loved* Mass Effect 1 and I already know that I love ME2 more. I totally understand where you're coming from. I'm prolonging the main story so much that I explore and survey every solar system to 100%!

I'm holding out for Kaidan even though it might cost me an achievement, argghhh.

I am continually impressed with the improvements to the gameplay and UI that they've made from the first game, too.

Um... now that I've been sitting here thinking so much about it while I comment, I have to go play.

[Doc_from_Bloop]

Never tried Mass Effect before. May have to give it a shot. Though it would be hard to find time with all the miscellaneous characters I am lvling in Aion. heh. Do you still play by any chance?

Thanks for linking your blog in twitter. Now I have a new page to follow. wooo!

~just a random fan of yours

[Alex Jones]

Still waiting for that ME2 review. : ) I give it an 8.5. No elevators, very good. Knowing that a chest-high wall means combat, a little bit of pulling me out of the game world.

[CefeTraiffKap]

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