Mass Effect !

So I started playing through these games again, all the way from the first one, and I forgot how much I enjoy them. Every single little thing you do seems to carry over to the other games. I won't lie, I got Mass Effect 3, but have not played it yet. Played it for about ten minutes then realized I didn't like having a soldier, so started over as an Infiltrator. Much more fun.

I'm sure almost everyone has played these games, or at lease heard of them, so I'm going to cover some basics, and maybe if you haven't have the chance to try them, this will make you try them!

First things first, DLC. DLC is just that, its just extra downloadable content. If you don't like it, don't buy it. No one is forcing it down your throat, and it doesn't change anything in the other games, but its an awesome addition.

Secondly, some changes throughout the games. The first game is a much more in depth RPG style game, with you gaining 2 points per level that you acquire, and you spend these points on an elaborate tree of skills, to include things such as speech skills.
I feel this is worth mentioning, as the system was overhauled in the second game to make it easier and more streamlined, which in this case is not a bad thing. In the first game you had to point points into Intimidate or Charm to make the speech choices in the game for the most part. In ME2, they are heavily influenced by your actions, which I highly prefer.

And lastly, the gameplay throughout both games is just non-stop fun. Even with me quick saving in some areas just to test what options I could pull off in conversations, everything is presented beautifully. There are glitches here and there, but who doesn't have them?

As I said, this isn't really a review, just a lazy overview of the game, in an effort to get people who have not have a chance to play it, a chance.

I can't really give my thoughts on ME3 other than what I've seen in the media. I hear the ending sucks, get over it. Same thing with the DLC. Do I agree with the people that say it never should have been DLC in the first place? Yes. But griping about it doesn't change it. BioWare is actually proving they are listening, and seem to be working to fix it. Another reason why everyone should support their efforts, even though Dragon Age wasn't my cup of tea.

If you're looking to pick up these games, there has never been a better time to buy! I mean seriously, these are some killer prices. 

Mass Effect ($5.99) 70% off
Mass Effect 2 Digital Deluxe Edition ($8.99) 70% off
Mass Effect 1 + Mass Effect 2 Digital Deluxe Edition ($12) 76% off