@xyzygy:
Yeah, but at the same time, while people had issues with MGS2 then, now it is looked back upon WAAAAAAAAAAAY more fondly, and in some cases is even regarded as the best game in the series by a good segment of the audience. I mean, Raiden's become such a popular character with fans over time that now they're making a game starring Raiden that is advertised as him as the protagonist, something I never would've thought would happen when MGS2 came out. Also, you mention how the story was masterfully told, but I remember PLENTY of people at the time also complaining about the story cause they thought it had waaaaaay too many codec sequences, got way too convoluted compared to the first game, and hated the whole thing with Rose, so while the story may be seen as amazing by most gamers today, at the time it way pretty devisive. Yet, as stated before, now the game is considered a modern classic. Same thing for Zelda: Wind Waker, it's a game that had initial backlash and is now fondly remembered. Trust me, the same will happen for Mass Effect 3, and the overall Mass Effect trilogy as a whole. Sure, I admitt to having some issues with ME3 here and there, but overall I thought it was a fantastic game that was littered with fan service and could've played out completely different for someone else based on actions they made in previous games (talking about the game as a whole, not the ending). So, I think it's just a case of initial reception, I doubt that 10 years from now people will continue to hate on ME3, and I doubt that most people will think it ruined their entire experience with the series, it trully is a great game, may not be the high point of the series, but damn it if I've never felt more satisfied with a video game trilogy in the same way I was with the Mass Effect trilogy.
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