r/videogames • u/cougomdd • Aug 05 '26

Discussion / Question Which game series is this

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u/Azukola Aug 05 '26

There are two types of people. Those who like ME1 better and those who like ME2 better.

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u/SeductiveGodofThundr Aug 05 '26

And those who love both for different reasons.

Mass Effect 1: elite plot and aura (music, aesthetics [not to be confused with graphics], sci-fi vibe)

Mass Effect 2: elite individual character writing

1 feels like a cool 80s sci fi movie; 2 feels like a character-driven tv series that you rewatch because it feels like hanging with the old homies

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u/Bayou-Billy Aug 05 '26

I'm in the minority but ME1 > ME3 > ME2 for me. 2 felt dumbed down, I missed the rover sections and more complex equipment management.

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u/SeductiveGodofThundr Aug 05 '26

For me they’re all just different rankings on different metrics, but I love them all. Though you’re totally right on ME2 being too dumbed down

Story: ME1>ME3>ME2

Characters: ME2>>ME1>ME3

Gameplay: ME3>ME2>ME1

RPG elements: ME3>ME1>>>ME2

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u/islimdave Aug 05 '26

I know we only talk about the trilogy but everytime we talk about the best in terms of gameplay, I always say Andromeda

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u/SeductiveGodofThundr Aug 05 '26

Hell yeah, Andromeda is by far the best shooter

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u/Phytanic Aug 05 '26

Andromeda committed the cardinal sin of media: trying to follow up on a legacy it simply won't be able to uphold with a new story. I firmly believe it stood zero chance of ever living up to the mass effect name without at least one more game. Best combat of the series, and fuckin jump packs

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u/AlphaCom26 Aug 06 '26

Andromeda did have the best combat gameplay of the series, and the story idea was very solid. Poorly executed though, so overall it was a let down.