With all the news and the celebration on Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, I thought... let's spread some positive vibes by remembering what you love about the trilogy. So.. here is what I love about Mass Effect :)
I've been a fan since: 2007/2008
I got the game not long after it came out. It looked interesting and a friend recommended to play it. It had not been long since I had got into Xbox 360 (was my brother's Xbox that I was using) - I was still playing on PS2 or the PC (very into Sims back then). So thought I'd give it ago. I found it hard at first (never played a game like that). But after the first mission I stopped playing, as I was sad that two characters died. I didn't get a chance to finish that playthrough as my brother then sold his Xbox and I lost my saves (and even some of my games). Oh well.
Luckily later in 2008 my dad kindly bought me a new xbox 360, so I could play games again and play with my friend. I still had Mass Effect and started it again. After I finished the first mission, I was able to finally carry on and I fell in love with it!
It was the first time I experienced a game that you could do dialogue choices and I romanced Kaidan :) I didn't managed to collect everything or explore everything (and Ashley Killed wrex, so I left her ass behind on Vimire because of that. lmao). But think I did well on my first playthrough!
Favourite game of the series: Mass Effect 3. It's the dlc and romantic interactions that wins it all for me. The story is great too and the abilities are so much fun to do. Though I think the story of ME2 is spot on and was my favourite game before Citadel DLC came out.
Mshep or Fshep? Femshep! I have played MaleShep a couple of times, but just prefer playing a female character. I've actually met Mark Meer in person and he's such a cool guy.
Earthborn, Colonist, or Spacer: I don't really have a favourite. I've done earthborn and spacer multiple times. But my last play through was Colonist, and it was nice to see the extra dialogue, when you arrive on a colony mission and I felt it suited my Shepard for my storyline.
Soldier, Biotic or Tech? Biotic 100% I don't do anything else. I've only played as Vanguard or Sentinel (which is half tech and Biotic). Having biotic abilities is so much fun in this game!! If you pick soldier then you're boring, sorry 🤣
Paragon or Renegade: Paragon mainly with just a few renegade options thrown in.. I've never done a renegade playthrough, I just couldn't bare it 😤 I never like losing characters.
Favourite class: Sentinel! Find it very handy that I can be Tech and Biotic at the same time, and If don't have anyone who is tech. Though Kaidan is usually always with me and he's a Sentinel aswell lol. I might do Vanguard when I start Legendary edition though as the Biotic Charge is so fun!
Favourite companions: Kaidan, Garrus, James, Wrex & Grunt.
Least Favourite: umm maybe Jacob? Didn't find him very useful and boring 🙈
ME2: Kaidan, and Garrus/James
Favourite in game romance: Kaidan as femShep and Jack as MShep.
Favourite NPC: CONRAD VERNER 🤣
Favourite Antagonist: Kai Leng.. I hate him because of what he did to Thane. When you get to finally fight him, this is where I use a Renegade option.
Favourite loyalty mission: Garrus (It's so cool when he comes out and you find out he's Archangel) and Grunt (Tuchanka. Wrex. THRESHER MAW? Need to say more?!
ME1: Noveria- I always bring Liara (and it's the only time Liara leaves the ship) because I want her to be able to say goodbye to her mother. It's always sad and I also love helping Tali out with her Pilgrimage.
ME2: Suicide Mission? Like the music, all the choices you have to do. So many serious consequences if you get it wrong.. I had to restart this mission so many times to get the right choices and not loose anyone. Horizon was great too, but I want to kick Kaidan in the ass for him not believing me.
ME3: ugh everything was so good. Priority Thessia, and every other world that has been attacked. Thessia is the first planet Shepard tries to save and yet we still have to watch it fall, despite our best efforts. It’s the first time we fully get to see the repercussions of the Council not listening to Shepard and the warnings about the Reapers. It's also the first time we watch Shepard completely fall apart because the planet couldn’t be saved no matter how hard they tried.
Then finally London of course. Saying bye to your crew/romantic interest makes me tear up.
Favourite DLC: Bring down the Sky, Lair of the Shadow Broker, Leviathan and Citadel.
Control, Synthesis or Destroy?: Destroy. Always. My Shepard always lives.
Favourite weapon: Biotic powers 😅 but I do like the particle rifle you get from Horizon.
Favourite place: the Citadel Apartment and on the Normandy with all the crew.
"I lied, I didn't come here for a quick drink"
"Kaidan, you make me feel like I could take on the world...and right now, I kind of have to."
You did good, child. You did good. I'm proud of you." 😭
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