[Official] Mass Effect 2

[ekw]

Just like how the fleet of reapers are giant crab like things, they must have used their genetic material to build the current fleet. Is it a crab or squid? Who knows lol.

they do look like thorians from ME1, maybe thats why they have the power to indoctrinate?

[gigapixels Veteran]

The romance sub plots should only be seen as a complement rather than a main feature. If you're so desperate to playing dating sims, then go to newgrounds.com and enjoy that. >_>

Or perhaps you can let us enjoy the game as we see fit. I think the relationship aspect of these games is interesting, and I like participating in them. I'm not sure why you care how we play the game anyway.

[rajputwarrior]

91hours in so far... i guess that's what happens when you alt+tab out of the game instead of quitting...

[Boifido]

I can't wait to buy this. I'm still re-doing everything on the PC version of Mass Effect. (played it first on xbox)

[christophulus]

Finished it the other day on PC, brilliant game. I'm looking forward to the extra DLC too. It's a shame they force you to have the DVD in the drive though, the original Mass Effect had a one time activation which seemed pretty reasonable. That's the only minor complaint :)

I particularly like

how you bump into pretty much everyone from the first game, even the side quests (provided you didn't kill them), rather than just the main characters.

Nice bit of continuity (not sure if that counts as a spoiler or not).

[Spookie]

Huzzar! Finally got round to completing this on the PC this time got the achievement for getting everyone through alive. :p

[Pablo2008jedi]

Is it worth playing 2 if you've not played 1?

[Duality]

Is it worth playing 2 if you've not played 1?

Yes, very much so. The game does well with filling you in on past events.

[Massiveterra]

Is it worth playing 2 if you've not played 1?

You can always watch this

[Treemonkeys]

This was posted on the bioware forums for those who want the Dr Pepper dlc items:

It works even though I haven't gotten them to download yet, it says it goes through. You just have to make a new account for each code. Also it works for those not in the US. :yes:

Worked like a charm for me, got all three helmets, thanks! I thought they would be lame helmets with dr pepper logos, but they are actually really cool and fit well with the game.

[qdave]

You can always watch this

Thats brilliant :D

[Yusuf M. Veteran]

I don't know what I did but load times are much faster now, on the PC. I've been playing since release day and the change is definitely noticeable. Also, going from the different levels in the Normandy is near-instant.

[Boifido]

I don't know what I did but load times are much faster now, on the PC. I've been playing since release day and the change is definitely noticeable. Also, going from the different levels in the Normandy is near-instant.

huh... If you find out do tell!

[rajputwarrior]

^ load times have always been pretty fast for me on my PC

[Pablo2008jedi]

I'm not sure my PC is up to speed for this game, only got a 8600GT everything else is in spec for recommended....hmm wonder if its worth the risk getting it. Does look good.

[Treemonkeys]

I'm not sure my PC is up to speed for this game, only got a 8600GT everything else is in spec for recommended....hmm wonder if its worth the risk getting it. Does look good.

I have a Q6600, 8800 GT, 4 GB of RAM and I have been enjoying the game with max settings, 1920x1080, and very smooth gameplay. I haven't checked my FPS but it is quite noticeably more smooth than Mass Effect 1 is on the same PC. If I can do max settings with an 8800 I would think you could enjoy the game quite well with an 8600, maybe even with max settings too - it doesn't seem to be giving my 8800 any trouble.

On another note, I can't wait to play this all weekend! Now about 10-15 hours in and I have been able to get past all the changes from ME1 now, I actually like this one much better. It's very cool to upgrade your ship and crew as a whole, rather than filling in stat points for a more traditional RPG. It definitely feels more like you are commanding a ship this time around.

[Sadelwo]

Has anyone noticed a few similarities between Jack and a similarly named character in the Pitch Black/ Chronicle of the Riddick movies?

[rajputwarrior]

I have a Q6600, 8800 GT, 4 GB of RAM and I have been enjoying the game with max settings, 1920x1080, and very smooth gameplay. I haven't checked my FPS but it is quite noticeably more smooth than Mass Effect 1 is on the same PC. If I can do max settings with an 8800 I would think you could enjoy the game quite well with an 8600, maybe even with max settings too - it doesn't seem to be giving my 8800 any trouble.

On another note, I can't wait to play this all weekend! Now about 10-15 hours in and I have been able to get past all the changes from ME1 now, I actually like this one much better. It's very cool to upgrade your ship and crew as a whole, rather than filling in stat points for a more traditional RPG. It definitely feels more like you are commanding a ship this time around.

8600 are a lot weaker then the 8800gt. He should do about medium settings without issues, max i doubt. I have the same card as you and it runs great as all, maxed out with the AA profile for nHance.

[pixelfuze]

Completed the game on Veteran a few days ago with my paragon Vanguard with all members making it :) Found it fairly easy with Charge and shotgun, but very very enjoyable. One of the best gaming experiences I've had I think!

Upped the ante now by taking that same character through another playthrough on Insanity mode and wow it's tough!! A lot of the Vanguard's powers are rendered useless as all enemies have a barrier/shield/armour and its pretty much suicide using Charge. Insanity is a whole new ball game but at least it's a challenge now and I'm slowly grinding my way through..

Just finished Horizon and it literally took about 20 tries and 3 or 4 hours to do the last section with the Scions and the Praetorian!!! Argh!

[rajputwarrior]

ii kinda feel sorry for people who didn't import a save game from the first one. you are actually missing out on some pretty cool touches. all the side quests and people you help/screw fro mthe first all make an appearance in me2. It's a really really cool unique touch to this game. Definitely a gow and it's just febuary.

[Green_Eye]

Quick question. I have just completed the game and its presented me with 2 choices.

One being to continue the game and attempt to do all unfinished missions and the other being to import Shepard into a new game at the current level etc. My question is if I choose to carry on playing can I then import him later if I choose to play the game over again?

[Knightwolf20024]

Quick question. I have just completed the game and its presented me with 2 choices.

One being to continue the game and attempt to do all unfinished missions and the other being to import Shepard into a new game at the current level etc. My question is if I choose to carry on playing can I then import him later if I choose to play the game over again?

yes you can. if you click on new game you should see the option to import an me2 character.

[Green_Eye]

yes you can. if you click on new game you should see the option to import an me2 character.

Thanks for the quick reply :)

[Massiveterra]

Finally finished all of my loyalty missions last night, so I guess all I have to do now is go to the Omega 4 Relay or finish the small side quests.

Question - I read somewhere that your urgency to go to the Omega 4 relay is put into the equation as far as whether parts of your crew survives in the end mission or not. Is this true?

[smashguy]

Anyone knows how to find Baria Rep... I been looking around and no luck. :(

All missions and assignments are complete except Illum: Medical Scans - Baria Rep