Mass Effect 1 & 2

Daddio · I Drank What?! Joined: 06 Nov 2008 Posts: 583

I'm looking for something to fill the void until Skyrim and Old Republic come out, considering Mass Effect for the PC. Question is, do I really need to play Mass Effect 1 or can I skip just to 2?? Seeing how I may not have a lot of time until Skyrim comes out to finish both.
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Longo_2_guns · Ruler of the Queen's Navy Joined: 29 Jun 2003 Posts: 14045

Mass Effect 2 was specifically made to be standalone as far as story goes. It helps to have played ME1, but you don't have to.

ME1's the better game, though, all things considered.
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lokness · Joined: 10 Nov 2005 Posts: 1556

Whats the point of skipping to 2 when the first one is better? And depending on your schedule, you could easily fit in both before skyrim comes out.
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De-Ting · Formerly Known as Prince Joined: 11 Nov 2006 Posts: 7267

I find Mass Effect too boring.
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Yo.

danielrbischoff · Joined: 13 Nov 2009 Posts: 7370

You should play both. You've got the time and they're cheap enough.

TheJx4 · Joined: 20 Jun 2011 Posts: 1081

used44 · Joined: 08 Mar 2002 Posts: 19257

TheDiesel · Something Different Joined: 04 May 2009 Posts: 789

Play them both, you've got time.
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Daddio · I Drank What?! Joined: 06 Nov 2008 Posts: 583

appreciate the input, thanks! i will try out MA1!!
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De-Ting · Formerly Known as Prince Joined: 11 Nov 2006 Posts: 7267

Lien · Die Hard Commie Bastard Joined: 01 Feb 2008 Posts: 2748

I mostly remember number 1 as being the game where you crouch and shoot all the time... But then it wasn't the gameplay that got me hooked, it was the dialogues, the character and the setting of the game that's great! In that sense, it's the same for number 2!

So yeah! play number 1 first then number 2. If it's too much, you can still just put the game on easy and beat it fast, no one will judge you.
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