Top 10: Things that will make Mass Effect 2 magic

By Wesley Yin-Poole - 22/11/2007 - 9:27am GMT

Our tips on how BioWare can improve on a sci-fi masterpiece.

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Posted at 02:02 on 24 June 2008
kennyp	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post Well on # 2 you can always turn crappy stuff in to omni gel. Reply

Posted at 14:39 on 24 June 2008
eezl	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post yeh that sounds great, all the same problems that i found with the game an some nice ideas for additions, can't wait for mass effect 2, only got the first one three days ago an i cant turn it off! Reply

Posted at 11:28 on 09 July 2008
lochmonster	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post most of the stuff on that list would not make mass effect 2 much better. That crap about interrupting and facial expressions especially would probably make conversations needlessly complicated and silly. Here's one thing that would definitely make Mass Effect 2 more immersive and richer... have the decisions you make in side quests actually have LONG TERM impact. EG. If you chose to hand info over to the shadow broker, him appreciating your help would ACTUALLY MATTER (ie. you had to get info from him later in the game)...or if you gave the Salarian guy the win info on the Flux gambling machines he would actually create the tool that you could actually buy...or even cooler, choosing to kill or free the Rachni queen would have substantial impacts later in the game, like a Rachni invasion or something. Making decisions you make ingame actually have large (sometimes unforeseen) consequences would make this game incredible, as well as make Paragon and Renegade mean so much more. The chance that your actions, like setting the Rachni queen free could have unintended consequences makes you showing mercy mean that much more, not just a +5 paragon or whatever. Reply

Posted at 00:28 on 29 August 2008
Commander Shep	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post I loved mass effect but it was too short :( I was let down @ the ending and I reeeeeaaaly hate having to wait so long before mass effect 2 comes out.I dont care if they dont change anything as the PC version was awesome but it would be cool to have a co-op feature added (also they HAVE to work harder on the squad comands etc..) Reply

Posted at 16:54 on 05 September 2008
Swamy456	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post They need to immediately fix the character model issues. There are only about 5 women, all with short hair, and everyone in the future is physically fit? After my second play through I started realizing all these things. The character models get so repetitive and dull. Not just the character model either, all the buildings and planets as well. Very funny that on every single planet except the storyline planets, have no vegetation larger than 3 inches. Lazy programming or what? I dunno, take your time making the game but seriously, don't let us down. Also you have to keep us updates on new DLC not just announcing a couple weeks in advance. Also they pretty much robbed me of 5 bucks with the Bring down the sky crap. Like a friend whose supposed to get a you a pack a ciggerates but brings you back marbolo lights and usa golds, like what the ****. I guess thanks but you shouldn't have even bothered. Also, mass effect is the only video game I play, which means I pretty much don't play video games, which says alot about mass effect. I've played through twice and enjoyed it and can't wait for the second, but you gotta throw us a bone here, show us some screenshots something. Reply

Posted at 16:28 on 07 September 2008
amy	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post maybe not more planets to land on, but better terrain and environment. i got bored pretty quickly with the same old layout for a mine or a research facility. maybe we will get a chance to land on earth? Reply

Posted at 11:59 on 08 September 2008
1cnpegjm	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post lest one is the best i like palying online so that one is best for me Report Reply

Posted at 06:36 on 18 September 2008
ANM0311	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post Well that about sums it up. As for number 1. I don't mind playing solo, but the fact is that AI is still sci fi and my team mates, despite being very cool indepth characters, are morons in a fire fight. I think all games, especially RPGs that offer squad based combat, should have the option of co-op gameplay. Long live Bioware Reply

Posted at 19:15 on 20 September 2008
Whatever	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post Some of your points are valid, but you want the game to have things from other games included into it. Bringing things in other developers have used ruins the originallity of the game and turns it into your average video game that is okay to play once, maybe twice, but not really worth buying at its brand new price. And you need to realize that the 360's software has its limits. Just because its the top of the line system currently, doesn't mean it can do everything. Bioware has to balance the graphics, and the amount of space you can explore or roam. If they want more space, less grapic quality, better graphics, less space. And there really is no point to having multiplayer, the game was not intended to be that type of game. The reason there are longer loading times is that the game is so massive and the graphics are incrediably detailed, its really hard to speed that up without downgrading anything. Also, what else are you going to use the Mako for besides for exploring or attacking the enemy. You can't take a tank, ment for attacks and support, and also make it used for amphibian attacks, its not it purpose. This is not ment as a flame or anything along that line, but most of the things you are expecting probably won't end up happening due to limits, everything has limits, even technology. But some of your points are decent and are reasonable to accomplish, like adding a few more planets and blurring the line between right and wrong, however, other things like the Mako and Co-Op are unreasonable and aren't ment to happen in this game. Reply

Posted at 08:56 on 29 September 2008
360gamer	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post The frame rate was so choppy sometimes it was quicker to walk than run. And the detail on the uncharted planets was held back by the technology a lot, i would like to see wildlife,water,plants and geological features implemented in the new planets. also, who here wants to harvest minerals and rocks? and salvage fallen space probes for unwanted items? or infiltrate a compound identical to every other? Mass effect was a great formula of intriguing plot and a brilliant combat system. If Bioware leaves the formula untouched and address these issues and also ensure EA doesn't try any of there marketing schemes such as the dreaded in-game advertising and releasing it for Nintendo DS: This game will be a winner. Reply

Posted at 04:41 on 23 October 2008
ken rood	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post number two is stupid, just manage it on your own. and an optimize button? not just high stats make something better, it is what the player preference on certain stats are. Reply

Posted at 19:56 on 31 October 2008
cerx	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post Love the game, can't wait for #2. I agree that it did get repetitive at times, but it was still the best game I've played (and re-played). Great story. Reply

Posted at 19:57 on 31 October 2008
cerx	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post What I've really been wondering, though, is what'll happen in #2 if you played through #1 more than once? I used the same character, but made completely different decisions the 2nd time around. Reply

Posted at 02:51 on 21 November 2008
Bob	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post No no no multi-player. Never. Bioware should focus on the single player. There are a hundred and one online shooters, there are very few games like KoToR and Mass Effect. Why would anyone want Mass Effect to be like Halo 3 or Gears of War? Those are good games, but we need variety. It seems like 90% of games coming out now have tacked-on online. Co-op, maybe, but I never ever want to see Mass Effect with multi-player like Gears. Portal, Bioshock, Mass Effect, the best games this console generation didn't have multi-player and they shouldn't. Not every game needs multi-player. Reply

Posted at 16:45 on 01 December 2008
Mass Effecter	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post I disagree with a lot of these, it doesnt take long to pick your equipment. you dont need an optimised button for it, taking a minute to look at your equipment and pick the right thing is part of the game immersion. Reply