Eternal Sonata, The Walking Dead Season 1,or Mass Effect Trilogy - General Discussion

#1 Posted by fuzzypumpkin (236 posts) - 5 months, 4 days ago

I'm only gonna get one for Christmas so which one do you think I should choose?

#2 Posted by EquitasInvictus (1591 posts) - 5 months, 4 days ago

@fuzzypumpkin: This is pretty tough. I'm gonna rule out Eternal Sonata (if you haven't played the demo I suggest you do. I wasn't a big fan based on the demo alone so that should help your decision.)

The Walking Dead Season 1 is kind of broken on disc from what I've heard. If you're not getting it on Steam you're taking a big risk. Nevertheless it has an amazing story and is definitely worthwhile for that; don't expect much gameplay from it, however.

The Mass Effect trilogy is strong overall -- it has an amazing story (peaks at ME2 for some, arguably, so your mileage will vary with 3 although I personally loved it) and I really enjoyed the gameplay.

Mass Effect is your safe bet. The Walking Dead would be memorable if it doesn't break for you. Eternal Sonata if and only if you played the demo and think it's really amazing for some reason.

#3 Edited by Giantstalker (1247 posts) - 5 months, 4 days ago

Mass Effect Trilogy. I played the other two you listed and just wasn't impressed, but if you haven't played any Mass Effect yet then you're in for a treat.

#4 Posted by Cold_Wolven (1691 posts) - 5 months, 4 days ago

Mass Effect Trilogy has some of the best writing in a video game series and it's really fun to see your choices carry over.

#5 Posted by believer258 (7855 posts) - 5 months, 4 days ago

This is easy. The Mass Effect trilogy.

I've been pretty hard on Mass Effect 3, but it's hardly a bad game and a lot of people like it. The first two are fantastic.

#6 Posted by FancySoapsMan (5414 posts) - 5 months, 4 days ago

Mass Effect will probably last you the longest, but personally I think the series as a whole is kind of terrible so I can't recommend it.

The Walking Dead is really good though. It most likely won't take you more than 12 hours to beat, but it will probably leave a lasting impression on you.

#7 Posted by TobbRobb (3302 posts) - 5 months, 4 days ago

I stopped liking ME after 1 and didn't think that was incredibly amazing either. Not too interested in Walking Dead either. So Eternal Sonata! Haven't played it, but it's higher on my "giveashit" list than the other two!

#8 Posted by fuzzypumpkin (236 posts) - 5 months, 4 days ago

I had a feeling Mass Effect would be the choice for most. I just don't know if asking for the trilogy is the smart thing to do or if I should just ask for all three because it's actually a good bit cheaper than buying the trilogy collection (like 40 dollars to 60 dollars). Is there any benefit from owning the collection? DLC included? Technical issues fixed?

#9 Edited by EquitasInvictus (1591 posts) - 5 months, 4 days ago

@fuzzypumpkin: http://masseffect.wikia.com/wiki/Mass_Effect_Trilogy should help you determine whether or not it's worth it depending on platform, since it lists what each platform's trilogy has as a bonus. It looks like PS3 does have a lot of extra DLC on it.

I don't think any have the ME3 DLC, however.

#10 Posted by fuzzypumpkin (236 posts) - 5 months, 4 days ago

@EquitasInvictus: Thanks brutha. Yer money.

#11 Posted by Tomkang (250 posts) - 5 months, 4 days ago

You listed some of my favourite games this generation! From a value and gameplay stand point Mass Effect Trilogy wins. The Walking dead is such a good story, but is basically an interactive cutscene.