One of the few games of it's genre I've completed more than once and plan to finish at least once more with the Legendary Edition. You hit the nail on the head my man, great video and the ending was just *chefs kiss*
@CynicalWarlock3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. And I totally relate: there's something endlessly replayable about the series, despite being a story-based, single player game.
@MrDigitop3 жыл бұрын
Dude you deserve a lot more subscribers, that was masterfully edited and narrated.
@CynicalWarlock3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Your support and feedback mean a lot.
@g_ho_st3 жыл бұрын
Exceptional summary of, undoubtedly, my absolute favorite story ever. The fact that it also happens to be interactive (i.e. a video game) is just bonus points. Can't wait to set aside some time (and money) to play the Legendary Edition as much as I have played the originals (which is a number I, honestly, can't be bothered to remember anymore).
@CynicalWarlock3 жыл бұрын
To many happy playthroughs!
@Kyuuzosan3 жыл бұрын
Well summarized, hope more people who haven't experienced Mass Effect find this vid. Too bad the younger generation doesn't care much about story and characters anymore... oh well, more for us i guess. Gonna replay this back to back... just as soon as I can take a month off :D
@CynicalWarlock3 жыл бұрын
You and me both!
@deejloaf2 жыл бұрын
Well you sold me , started mass effect 1 today !
@CynicalWarlock2 жыл бұрын
Splendid! Gl, hf and play at your own pace. Would love to read your thoughts, once you've finished it.
@Blank1373 жыл бұрын
HE SAID JIF INSTEAD OF GIF GET 'IM BOIS
@CynicalWarlock3 жыл бұрын
Grab your pitchforks and torches!
@callmemelon97143 жыл бұрын
Epic video and very well said!
@CynicalWarlock3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it. I see you are a man of culture, as well.
@bhayden19912 жыл бұрын
My absolute favorite series, overtaking Dragon Age until remaster at least and depedning on number 4. I showed this to my buddy to try and get him to play, because I truly believe not enough people get how epic this series is. Ending isn't even bad imo, i wont spoil anything but i had no problem with it. I have the remastered legendary edition with the first three, (the ones that matter) and I can't quit playing them. The weapon swayon one has been fixed, and the characters faces don't really get wacky at all, except SOMETIMES on the third. Still makes me feel every single playthrough and I love that different companions make the missions seem totally different or if i want to play renegade or paragon
@CynicalWarlock2 жыл бұрын
My exact sentiments. Despite its popularity, it still feels like a niche franchise, somehow. Like everyone knows about Mass Effect, but most haven't played Mass Effect, or get Mass Effect. And don't get me started on the ending, I could do freakin 20-hour stream on it; I'm somewhere in the middle: I see the value of it, I get what they were going for, but I also see some flaws, some of which the Extended Edition just made worse. As for the Paragon/Renegade system, it's sad to me that people (especially Andromeda fans) were quick to dismiss it as shallow, or meaningless, because it goes a long way towards fleshing out the roleplaying experience and encouraging replayability, like you said. I think it should've been iterated on, instead of discarded. Anyway, here's hoping Dragon Age 4 won't be a train wreck. The latest news is somewhat promising. P.S. Lemme know if your buddy ends up trying the series.
@jackal11153 жыл бұрын
I think it's also a tragedy that they're backing off the butt shots. Come on man. No one who loved this game had a problem with those.
@CynicalWarlock3 жыл бұрын
Game's partly a Captain Kirk power fantasy - it's part of the experience. Sadly, no game escapes the censorship brigade, nowadays. RIP, Ass Effect.
@sylnz97 Жыл бұрын
saw someone compare it to the expanse and I love that show, I'll give mass effect a try
@CynicalWarlock Жыл бұрын
I might give The Expanse a try, then. Fun fact: one of the actresses, in that show, also voices one of the characters in Mass Effect.
@sylnz97 Жыл бұрын
@@CynicalWarlock yoo you right, Shohreh Aghdashloo, she has one of the biggest roles in the expanse! and yea I can only recommend it, it's addicting af right from the first episode until the end
@CynicalWarlock Жыл бұрын
@@sylnz97 So it's not one of those "it gets good after season 3" shows. Good. By the way, Shohreh's voice was genetically engineered, by the Iranian government, to be as hot as possible.
@calebjamesstivani20452 жыл бұрын
Well you've convinced me, bout to start it today👍
@CynicalWarlock2 жыл бұрын
Have fun! Let me know how it goes.
@anacorreia805811 ай бұрын
Did you like it??
@evlmnky332 жыл бұрын
Is this Carl Sagan telling me about mass effect? Btw about to start my first play through.
@CynicalWarlock2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I'm something of a scientist, myself. Congrats on starting your first playthrough! I'll just say this: if you feel like it drags, or like you're not terribly into it, step away, for a bit. Don't force it. I think small chunks are better than long binges, in this case. And this last bit is peculiar, and it's probably a 'me' thing, so feel free to ignore it: I warmly recommend you avoid making a custom face that looks like your face (the way most people do), for 2 reasons: 1. Nothing you make will look better than the default faces (I assume you're playing the remastered version); 2. I think inputting your own face gets in the way of connecting with Shepard, as a character. Even though you play *as* Shepard, you're not meant to *be* Shepard; you're just meant to direct them and develop his/her character. Ok, 'fussy mom' moment over. GL HF.
@jackal11153 жыл бұрын
Maybe you can help me dude. I love these series. I want to buy the the remastered series but I'm on the original Xbox one hard ware. I think I want to buy the series X soon but it might be months before I can afford it. Should I just buy this now? Or should I wait for the optimal hardware. I'm struggling man and you are so insightful about this game.
@CynicalWarlock3 жыл бұрын
I'd wait for optimal hardware. At the end of the day, the whole point of the remaster is to make the game look better, so might as well get access to the best possible settings, graphics support etc. It's a purchase for the next 10-20 years, after all. Plus, might catch a discount on the game, in a few months.
@g_ho_st3 жыл бұрын
Honestly, I would wait, were I in your shoes. Get the hardware first, then enjoy it the way it's meant to be. Might even get the game slightly discounted by then.
@Inkubaszi3 жыл бұрын
Didn’t play the game(s) [I do not like that type of games], but I know lore and even spend a day watching all cut scenes [ah those “kids” with Asperser nowadays XD], but like always I living comment for YT algorithm :) Nice job - like always
@CynicalWarlock3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. Truth be told, I watch ME1 more than I play it, nowadays. It's a bit jankier than the other 2.
@anacorreia805811 ай бұрын
You honestly should try the game tho, it’s amazing
@MisterK-YT3 жыл бұрын
Ok so let’s say I’m on board to play it, but I don’t really have the ability to play more than one of the games. Let’s say I just wanna play part 2. Is it worthless playing part 2 without having played 1? Like, if it was 1 of the games or none of them...
@CynicalWarlock3 жыл бұрын
Well, it's like asking "Can I just watch season 3 of Game of Thrones, and understand the whole story?". Obviously not. But you could always, for instance, watch part 1 on Gamer's Little Playground or something, and play part 2. I've recommended that, in the past, because ME1 tends to be a bit clunky, compared to the other 2, but the Remaster seems to have fixed that, and put everything in one menu, so it's like one continuous game, instead of 3 parts.
I guess I don't have an excuse to try this, given it is complimentary with Gamepass now. Any specific tips/things to know before jumping in mostly blind?
@CynicalWarlock2 жыл бұрын
Don't waste time and take your time. What I mean, by that, is don't waste too much time with custom character creation (no custom face will come close to the detail level of the default models), overthinking every line of dialog, in every single conversation, or forcing yourself to read the entire codex, to make sure you understand everything - you'll get it as you go along - so get some mileage in, early, to avoid 'intro fatigue' syndrome, or 'starting-for-the-5th-time-but-properly-this time' syndrome. But also take your time with it, as in, if you're not feeling it or it seems slow, at any point, just take a break; don't force it. If you want to be very efficient, it's most productive to pick a persuasion path (Paragon or Renegade) and more or less stick to it, although it's not a must and you'll have a good experience, regardless. Cheers and have fun.
@BigCowProductions2 жыл бұрын
@@CynicalWarlock Thanks!!
@CynicalWarlock2 жыл бұрын
@@BigCowProductions You're very welcome. Lemme know your thoughts - good or bad - on the game.
@davidcanaandaniel Жыл бұрын
I'm a ME fan... but ME 4 sucks...
@CynicalWarlock Жыл бұрын
The upcoming one, or Andromeda? It's a can of worms, either way.
@gimmeboobes Жыл бұрын
Just found your channel. Too right about ME. Epic science fiction storytelling. Bioware's approach to CRPGs has in fact spoiled me on the format. Only a few games outside BW's interest me anymore.
@CynicalWarlock Жыл бұрын
I remember being thoroughly disappointed by the fact that there was only one (straight) romance option in Cyberpunk 2077; then I though of ME2 and realized that Bioware spoiled me, in that department, and in many others. So yeah, Mass Effect, Jade Empire, Neverwinter Nights - you don't see games like these anymore (with the possible exception of Divinity and Baldur's Gate 3 - need to try those).
@gimmeboobes Жыл бұрын
@@CynicalWarlock Well, as I''ve gotten older, I've been narrowing my distractions in my life. Bioware's RPGs made the cut (note, ME trilogy (looking forward to 4, did not care for Andromeda), Dragon Age series, Jade Empire, SWKOTOR. Outside of that, The Witcher, Vampire TM Bloodlines, and Drakensaang. Also a Halo guy. But yeah, Bioware, when they are on their game...
@CynicalWarlock Жыл бұрын
@@gimmeboobes Bioware isn't what it used to be, sadly.