Is Mass Effect scary?

There is an innate horror to Mass Effect 2 on the surface, but the game never quite wants to make it the focus. The Collectors are body snatchers, and that makes them innately horrific, but the story never tries to make them horror characters.
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Is Mass Effect 3 depressing?

There are plenty of heartbreaking moments throughout Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, especially in Mass Effect 3. Even in a trilogy where every squadmate can die in the second game, there are still a few moments across the first three games that stand out as particularly depressing.
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Is the Mass Effect storyline good?

You absolutely should. It's an incredibly good game, and it's VERY easy to become invested in both the storyline and the characters you interact with.
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What should I not miss in Mass Effect 1?

Top 10 Mass Effect Legendary Edition Mistakes Every Player Should...
  • Choose your path EARLY. ...
  • Charm and Intimidate. ...
  • Do All Side Quests And Loyalty Missions. ...
  • Wait To Play The Citadel DLC. ...
  • Upgrade The Normandy In Mass Effect 2. ...
  • Choose Your Suicide Mission Squad Wisely. ...
  • Pay Attention To Game Cues. ...
  • Be A Creep, Talk To Everyone.
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Is Mass Effect difficult?

When it comes to Mass Effect 3, the difficulties are a little bit different. Narrative difficulty level is even easier than Casual, truly making it for those who simply want to enjoy the game's story. Playing on Narrative, your party will feel overpowered, making combat rather pointless.
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10 Creepy Missions in the Mass Effect Trilogy



Is Mass Effect 1 short?

The original Mass effect is the shortest game of the three. Players can expect to beat it in just under 20 hours if they simply make their way through the main story, or about 30 hours if they also try complete all side content.
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Why is Mass Effect so popular?

Mass Effect is beloved for its rich, well-written, perfectly voiced characters. They are loud and terrifying; quiet and dignified; quirky and super-intelligent. Like Shepard, whose morality is shaped by the player's choices, these characters are never outright good or purely evil.
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Which is better halo or Mass Effect?

In Mass Effect, choices are nice for players who like RPG elements, but they can greatly affect the sequence of events in each game. While each has its merits, players who really want to be told a story and take it all in during a single playthrough are much better off opting for Halo.
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Can I skip first Mass Effect?

In this scenario you can hang back, using support powers or sniper fire to assist your squad as they rip through enemies. This will in turn just let you enjoy the narrative and the atmosphere, which is excellent. This is a band-aid, but it's good enough. Basically, Don't skip Mass Effect 1.
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Is Mass Effect 2 or 3 better?

Three is really just as good with some great missions as well and it feels like completely the same game as two (which is not a bad thing since it's the last game) and it's only the ending that's a bit lacklustre to say the least :P. 3 is slightly better mechanically, but 2 is a tighter experience all-around.
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What is the message of Mass Effect?

Mass Effect is about diversity, unity, freedom and choice. At the end of all things, you are given a chance to affirm those things.
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Is Mass Effect overrated?

Although in many ways one could also argue that the series is actually underrated, especially when compared to other bigger names. As such here are the various ways that the Mass Effect series is an incredibly overrated franchise while in many ways being underrated as well.
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How long is Mass Effect?

Completing the first Mass Effect game can take anywhere from 18 to 30 hours, approximately, depending on if players just finish the main story or complete side quests as well. For those who really like a challenge, a completionist playthrough can take up to 50 hours, depending on how fast or slow players are.
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Is Mass Effect open world?

Despite BioWare's recent trend towards open world games, the original Mass Effect trilogy was not open world. Instead, the first three games were known for their more linear levels.
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Is Mass Effect better than Star Wars?

Mass Effect seemed to place a far greater emphasis on realism, whereas Star Wars was more willing to bend the fundamental laws of science to suit its narrative requirements. Two areas illustrate this point particularly well: interstellar travel and the portrayal of alien life.
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Who would win Star Wars or Halo?

Final Verdict. The Halo Universe [1] is unique in that it showcases diverse forms of power, advanced technological weapons, and melee abilities. It contrasts Star Wars with its characters' use of lasers, turbo, blasters, and other technology. In a space battle, Halo would win because of its galaxy-level technology.
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Is Halo connected to Mass Effect?

Both share many similarities. The biggest one are the 'Reapers' and 'Precursors'. These are two mysterious civillisations that are heavily involved in 'life' , the wellbeing of lesser species and 'evolution.
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Can you jump in Mass Effect?

There is no jumping as such in Mass Effect 2. You can climb up on or over some obstacles but not jump. The default way was basically to go into cover at the obstacle (by pressing space bar while in front of it) then press forward+space bar to climb up on/over.
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Why do I like Mass Effect so much?

I also love Mass Effect because everything about the universe is fascinating to me. I love the fact that you meet so many characters and they become your squad and they feel like family. I love the random planets you can go to ME1 and just drive the Mako around and enjoy the views. I love the minor characters you meet.
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Is Mass Effect like fallout?

Mass Effect continues the same story and follows the same protagonist throughout the series so in my opinion you grow way more attached to the characters and the story they are involved in within the universe than you do in Fallout.
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Which Mass Effect game is longest?

The original Mass Effect is easily the shortest with the second two games about equal in their running time.
  • Mass Effect 1: 15-30 hours depending on playstyle.
  • Mass Effect 1 w/ DLC: 17 – 32 hours.
  • Mass Effect 2: 24-35 hours depending on playstyle.
  • Mass Effect 2 w/ DLC: 33 – 45 hours.
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How long does it take to 100% Mass Effect 1?

When focusing on the main objectives, Mass Effect is about 17 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 43 Hours to obtain 100% completion.
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Is Mass Effect like Star Wars?

Overall, Mass Effect's action sequences feel most akin to Star Wars, where colorful and unique characters fight with creative and resourceful weapons and abilities, from gang battles aboard Omega to the Thorian creepers on Feros or the battle between a Reaper destroyer and Kalros on Tuchanka.
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How many hours does it take to complete Mass Effect one?

Mass Effect 1

The first game of the series is the shortest of the three in regards to its base single-player campaign, sitting at around 18 hours to complete.
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Should I play Mass Effect games in order?

The answer is yes, you absolutely must. There are a few reasons why you should play the Mass Effect trilogy in order, and not just because that's the way the story was written - there are severe consequences to not playing Mass Effect, then ME2, then ME3 - it's a matter of life and death.
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