Recent reviews by dyindude

I've really enjoyed my time with this game so far. The combat feels fluid and challenging in a way that is fair (most of the time). My only complaint about the difficulty (I've been playing on Hard) is that there do seem to be cases where areas and encounters are gated by sheer numbers of mobs and damage vs health. I know it's hard to strike that balance, but it kills a little of the exploration aspect when you quickly stop being able to progress in a certain direction.

There are some complaints out there about the way the procedurally generated areas work - mostly lack of variety. While I agree that it would be nice to see some more differences in the tiles, I also wouldn't want to see it sprawl out too much. The way the generation works is well-suited for the story of the game. Eshe is eternally lost in this labyrinth, trying to fight her way out - every time she dies, she forgets what the layout of the area was - this mechanic puts the player in her shoes of having to think on their feet and navigate through a familiar area that's not quite as familiar the last time she remembered it - or do you even remember it at all?
It really fits the nightmarish, sanity-challenging lore.

I highly recommend this game to anyone looking for something challenging and that has some depth to the story and gameplay alike. A lot of the negative reviews I've seen seem to stem from frustrations I also had, but overcame after allowing myself to get more familiar. Content like this just makes me hope for more content from the creators!

If you have any general interest in rocketry, space exploration, and the physics that makes all of that work, you will find it easy to spend many hours playing this game. This is the kind of sandbox game other games should aspire to be like. With support for mods and an active community, what more could you want?

I have nominated Mass Effect for the "Villain Most In Need of a Hug" award, because whether it's Saren, the Geth, or the Reapers, who knows what would have happened if they got a little more love as children.

I highly recommend this game, and the series as a whole. Mass Effect is easily my favorite sci-fi universe, and I come back to it pretty regularly for more playthroughs.

With lore the size of which is comparable to Star Wars or other space operas, you will find yourself exploring the universe to find more.

The first game can be difficult to get into - its mechanics are a little dated by today's standards - but after a few hours, it's pretty easy to get adjusted.