Mass Effect 2 gameplay thread

[Hooahguy]

I finished ME2, and was able to keep everyone alive.
Im currently playing through the game again using the Renegade options.
Then I plan on getting ME1, then going through both games, in preparation for ME1.

[Hooahguy]

New DLC released today:
The Firepower weapon pack

EDIT: Ok so I tried out all the new weapons.
So far, I really like the Phalanx. It can take down collectors in two shots, Collector Assassins in three-four, and those posessed collectors in about 5-6. Great use and a great substitute for a sniper rifle if you are confined to a pistol and shotgun. But you need to aim carefully, because of its low ammo count. But a great weapon overall. Im guessing that all of the haters out there are just annoyed at the laser (which is awesome, btw) and its slow firing speed. But its massive damage makes up for it.

The plasma shotgun is also cool. havent tried it out on enemies yet, but it took out crates from a considerable distance away, if that means anything. I plan on arming my squadmates with it.

The Mattock Heavy Rifle is probably only for those people who play as soldiers who like to hang back and fight. For up close combat Im going to say that it is not suited at all, but at least it has amazing accuracy. But personally, I prefer the Revenant, I like medium-short range combat. The new rifle isnt for me, but for those infiltrator types who are playing as soldiers, this gun is awesome for you. But what I do like about it is that you get near-sniper rifle accuracy without losing the combat awareness that a sniper rifle scope gives.

So would I buy this DLC?
My opinion: YES!

[Monk]

BIOWARE THIS IS NOT GEARS OF WAR, ENOUGH WEAPON PACKS! *flips the table over*



Oh... there's new assault rifles? Well that changes things.

[Hooahguy]

The devs said earlier that the weapons are going hand in hand with the Shadow Broker DLC. And Besides, why complain? Its giving diversity to our weapons locker. I love the geth plasma shotgun, it took out a Blue Suns lieutenant (biotic barrier+armor)in one shot. Granted, it was powered up and he was in the open, but still, one shot to take down enemy shields and barriers and 90% of health in ONE shot.

The new assault rifle Im finding to be inadequate in combat, unless its for small groups of mercs in one of the side missions and used from far away where normal ARs would be innacurate. In that case its fun, but otherwise I prefer my LMG.

And the pistol is still awesome.

[Monk]

The devs said earlier that the weapons are going hand in hand with the Shadow Broker DLC. And Besides, why complain? Its giving diversity to our weapons locker. I love the geth plasma shotgun, it took out a Blue Suns lieutenant (biotic barrier+armor)in one shot. Granted, it was powered up and he was in the open, but still, one shot to take down enemy shields and barriers and 90% of health in ONE shot.

The new assault rifle Im finding to be inadequate in combat, unless its for small groups of mercs in one of the side missions and used from far away where normal ARs would be innacurate. In that case its fun, but otherwise I prefer my LMG.

And the pistol is still awesome.

Because it's such a boring way to approach DLC. I was largely not serious in my first post, but honestly there's only so many ways to kill Collectors.

I won't scoff at a new assault rifle though, Mass Effect 2 needs more diversity in that area (though i must wonder if it's actually a worthwhile upgrade from the Geth Rifle. So accurate and powerful! )

[Hooahguy]

Speaking of ways to kill the Collectors, I have one beef with ME2: you cant replay missions. I would love to replay Tali's or Garrus's recruitment missions after I defeated the Collectors. It would be inconsequential in regards to morality points, but after you beat the game and all the assignments, you are left to start over. Which isnt a bad thing, mind you. But Id still like to replay the missions.

[Mailman653]

ME2 for PS3 announced