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[SporkFu]

Will echo what's been said about Citadel. It's just... well... worth it.

I enjoyed Omega, but I like Aria too. You have to like Aria to like Omega.

I liked Leviathan for what it added to the game, and for the way it's designed. It's a fun set of missions, with some variety too.

[Nitrocuban]

cap and gown wrote...

DeinonSlayer wrote...
Omega: Completely detached from the rest of the plot. Will not be acknowledged before or after completion by anyone on your crew. Buggy cutscenes, but it's interesting how Aria reacts to you based on your actions throughout.

I will say this for the Omega DLC which does not apply to the other DLC: how the story plays out, or at least how Aria behaves, varies quite a bit based on your choices. So a second play through can play out quite differently, at least with regard to Aria's development, if not the route through the story. Many people are aware of how Aria acts differently at the end depending on how Shepard is played, but she also takes a very different attitude throughout depending on Shepard. I don't want to spoil too much, but I was really stunned when Aria said "keep the civilians safe" on my second playthrough rather than "focus on the enemy." Several other changes along these lines give this DLC more replay value than the others, IMO.

You are right, Aria has some different lines in the end depending on our dialogue choisces during the DLC. That's good. But after all, no matter what we do, we can't save you know who I mean and Aria still sits on that stupid couch on the Citadel.

[Excella Gionne]

I have every DLC in ME3 and ME2. If you like super long ME3 story, I'd say go for the SP ones, but that's just me. They are overpriced for their own good, but Citadel DLC is a must have. Omega DLC gives you stronger mods and some weapons that can't be unlocked in SP.

[KaiserShep]

Nitrocuban wrote...
You are right, Aria has some different lines in the end depending on our dialogue choisces during the DLC. That's good. But after all, no matter what we do, we can't save you know who I mean and Aria still sits on that stupid couch on the Citadel.

I suspect that there's an actual technical detail that prevents removing her entirely from that position on the Citadel, because there really is no reason for her to be there anymore, especially once her quests on the station are completed, and her excuse for coming back is pretty weak.

[NeroonWilliams]

I would rate Omega as much more necessary than it is, if there was ANY continuing presence from having it. Have Aria leave the Citadel and go back to Omega which we then might be able to visit as another hub. THAT would make Omega worth the price.

Otherwise: Citadel, From Ashes, Leviathan, Omega in that order.

[Han Shot First]

I would consider the Citadel, Leviathan, and From Ashes all DLCs that should be on a 'must buy' list. The Citadel and Leviathan are two of the best DLCs Bioware has done in my opinion, and while the mission From Ashes is nothing special, Javik is such a greater character that I can't imagine the game without him. You do miss out on a lot if you don't have Javik.

Omega is entirely skippable. Its a fun DLC with great scenery and gameplay, but its very action-heavy. If you do buy it, do it knowing your purchasing a DLC where the story takes a backseat to the gameplay. That focus on action over story is probably the biggest reason why Omega was never a hit with the fanbase. Also your squadmates aren't involved at all, unlike Leviathan and Citadel, where they either accompany you on missions or comment after. In Omega your squadmates are Aria and a female Turian, and the Normandy squaddies don't comment on the Omega mission.

[SilencedScream]

You guys have been awesome.

I'm downloading Citadel right now. Going to give Leviathan a try, if I like the former.
I liked Omega in ME2 and I like Aria, but I'll admit that $15 seems steep for the experience that most people are describing. It's not a lot of money in general, but basing it off the price of $60 for a full game (I'm on console), it's a bit pricey for what I'm hearing.

Thank you all for your very generous inputs!

[o Ventus]

Citadel

/bandwagon

[CronoDragoon]

SilencedScream wrote...

You guys have been awesome.

I'm downloading Citadel right now. Going to give Leviathan a try, if I like the former.
I liked Omega in ME2 and I like Aria, but I'll admit that $15 seems steep for the experience that most people are describing. It's not a lot of money in general, but basing it off the price of $60 for a full game (I'm on console), it's a bit pricey for what I'm hearing.

Thank you all for your very generous inputs!

Keep us updated on your Citadel experience. Wish I could play it again for the first time. (see avatar)

Modifié par CronoDragoon, 20 décembre 2013 - 05:27 .

[SilencedScream]

CronoDragoon wrote...

SilencedScream wrote...

You guys have been awesome.

I'm downloading Citadel right now. Going to give Leviathan a try, if I like the former.
I liked Omega in ME2 and I like Aria, but I'll admit that $15 seems steep for the experience that most people are describing. It's not a lot of money in general, but basing it off the price of $60 for a full game (I'm on console), it's a bit pricey for what I'm hearing.

Thank you all for your very generous inputs!

Keep us updated on your Citadel experience. Wish I could play it again for the first time. (see avatar)

I've finished most of it already (I believe). It was fun, even if the story itself was predictable (I won't spoil, even in this sub-forum). I admit, despite some of the cheesiness of it all, I laughed quite a bit. LOTS of references to the past two games, and even some completely unrelated jokes that still made me grin. They also threw in new shield enemies (which I wasn't prepared for and, subsequently, got my ass kicked by them a half dozen times).

My two biggest complaints would be that:
1.) It still felt a little short, for the price tag. Again, I'm not 100% sure that I've completed it all, but it seems like everything has been resolved, and - even with deaths - it only took a little over two hours to get to that point, with me pursuing every chance at conversation and exploring every nook and crany. The new areas added are pretty nice; I haven't toyed with the combat simulator much, but the achievement to get 9999 points in one go seemed overwhelming, based on the few minutes that I fought in it - could definitely be worth sinking some time into, given the unlocking system with it.

2.) I didn't get to enjoy it with Thane. Yeah, it's a little detail, and - even though I can't figure out how to trigger it - I know there's a tribute to him from Citadel... but he's easily my favorite character of the series (which, after how much I loved Garrus, is impressive).

Of course, the second tidbit is more of a timing issue as opposed to "problem," but that's my two cents.

EDIT:
And I joined in with Grunt.
"No."

Modifié par SilencedScream, 22 décembre 2013 - 07:11 .

[Pee Jae]

SilencedScream wrote...

CronoDragoon wrote...

SilencedScream wrote...

You guys have been awesome.

I'm downloading Citadel right now. Going to give Leviathan a try, if I like the former.
I liked Omega in ME2 and I like Aria, but I'll admit that $15 seems steep for the experience that most people are describing. It's not a lot of money in general, but basing it off the price of $60 for a full game (I'm on console), it's a bit pricey for what I'm hearing.

Thank you all for your very generous inputs!

Keep us updated on your Citadel experience. Wish I could play it again for the first time. (see avatar)

I've finished most of it already (I believe). It was fun, even if the story itself was predictable (I won't spoil, even in this sub-forum). I admit, despite some of the cheesiness of it all, I laughed quite a bit. LOTS of references to the past two games, and even some completely unrelated jokes that still made me grin. They also threw in new shield enemies (which I wasn't prepared for and, subsequently, got my ass kicked by them a half dozen times).

My two biggest complaints would be that:
1.) It still felt a little short, for the price tag. Again, I'm not 100% sure that I've completed it all, but it seems like everything has been resolved, and - even with deaths - it only took a little over two hours to get to that point, with me pursuing every chance at conversation and exploring every nook and crany. The new areas added are pretty nice; I haven't toyed with the combat simulator much, but the achievement to get 9999 points in one go seemed overwhelming, based on the few minutes that I fought in it - could definitely be worth sinking some time into, given the unlocking system with it.

2.) I didn't get to enjoy it with Thane. Yeah, it's a little detail, and - even though I can't figure out how to trigger it - I know there's a tribute to him from Citadel... but he's easily my favorite character of the series (which, after how much I loved Garrus, is impressive).

Of course, the second tidbit is more of a timing issue as opposed to "problem," but that's my two cents.

EDIT:
And I joined in with Grunt.
"No."

"Yes, I like pie. No, you can't come in."  Glad you enjoyed it. 

[zed888]

Don't you need to update your signature?

[Brovikk Rasputin]

Depends on how big of a fan of the series you are.

If very big fan: All of them.
If moderate fan: Leviathan and Omega.
If just a fan: Leviathan.

[voteDC]

Citadel I loved because it put the focus of the game back on the characters, something the main game all too often seemed to consider an inconvenience.

Leviathan I would have thought better of if I had played it before finishing the game. The DLC's big reveal is completely spoilt by the ending of the game itself.

Omega. Well I've said before you'll like this DLC if you like Aria and/or the combat in the game. Unfortunately I don't like either and so it fell flat for me.

From Ashes. The mission itself wasn't very good but Javik is a great character and the rifle you get is one of the best in the game.

[cap and gown]

SilencedScream wrote...

I've finished most of it already (I believe). It was fun, even if the story itself was predictable (I won't spoil, even in this sub-forum). I admit, despite some of the cheesiness of it all, I laughed quite a bit. LOTS of references to the past two games, and even some completely unrelated jokes that still made me grin. They also threw in new shield enemies (which I wasn't prepared for and, subsequently, got my ass kicked by them a half dozen times).

My two biggest complaints would be that:
1.) It still felt a little short, for the price tag. Again, I'm not 100% sure that I've completed it all, but it seems like everything has been resolved, and - even with deaths - it only took a little over two hours to get to that point, with me pursuing every chance at conversation and exploring every nook and crany. The new areas added are pretty nice; I haven't toyed with the combat simulator much, but the achievement to get 9999 points in one go seemed overwhelming, based on the few minutes that I fought in it - could definitely be worth sinking some time into, given the unlocking system with it.

2.) I didn't get to enjoy it with Thane. Yeah, it's a little detail, and - even though I can't figure out how to trigger it - I know there's a tribute to him from Citadel... but he's easily my favorite character of the series (which, after how much I loved Garrus, is impressive).

Of course, the second tidbit is more of a timing issue as opposed to "problem," but that's my two cents.

EDIT:
And I joined in with Grunt.
"No."

If you have not unlocked the Thane memorial, then you have probably not unlocked a lot of the other content either. There is the mission part of the DLC, but I think what most people appreciate about the DLC are the various meet ups with the cast of ME2 & 3. Most of those meet ups will be arranged by email, but some of them you are just going to have to find on your own by wandering around the strip and looking for little red circles. Also, I would play around with the Simulator. Getting the 9999 score unlocks the best armor in the game. The various challenges also unlock higher level mods.

Modifié par cap and gown, 22 décembre 2013 - 04:19 .

[christrek1982]

Ok omega is the weakest of the three very low on the story lots of combat and lots of bugs and dodgy cut sceans.
Leviathan is a good change of pace squad banter is good and a heavy focus on Lore

ImaginaryMatter wrote...

Citadel is basically several hours of fan service, which most people overwhelmingly enjoy. However, it is very disruptive when it comes to the story:

I do agree with ImaginaryMatter that it can be difficult to get into the mindset of citadel when you have spent the 20+ hours playing the main game that is rather grim.  if you play it after Horizon then you have the thought that Shepard is going to his or her inevitable death after the DLC which can be a bit of a downer. there are mods that can change it up some (Thats what I do)  however all that being said Citadel is one of the funniest character focused DLC I have ever played and I felt it was well worth the money.

[CaIIisto]

cap and gown wrote...

SilencedScream wrote...

I've finished most of it already (I believe). It was fun, even if the story itself was predictable (I won't spoil, even in this sub-forum). I admit, despite some of the cheesiness of it all, I laughed quite a bit. LOTS of references to the past two games, and even some completely unrelated jokes that still made me grin. They also threw in new shield enemies (which I wasn't prepared for and, subsequently, got my ass kicked by them a half dozen times).

My two biggest complaints would be that:
1.) It still felt a little short, for the price tag. Again, I'm not 100% sure that I've completed it all, but it seems like everything has been resolved, and - even with deaths - it only took a little over two hours to get to that point, with me pursuing every chance at conversation and exploring every nook and crany. The new areas added are pretty nice; I haven't toyed with the combat simulator much, but the achievement to get 9999 points in one go seemed overwhelming, based on the few minutes that I fought in it - could definitely be worth sinking some time into, given the unlocking system with it.

2.) I didn't get to enjoy it with Thane. Yeah, it's a little detail, and - even though I can't figure out how to trigger it - I know there's a tribute to him from Citadel... but he's easily my favorite character of the series (which, after how much I loved Garrus, is impressive).

Of course, the second tidbit is more of a timing issue as opposed to "problem," but that's my two cents.

EDIT:
And I joined in with Grunt.
"No."

If you have not unlocked the Thane memorial, then you have probably not unlocked a lot of the other content either. There is the mission part of the DLC, but I think what most people appreciate about the DLC are the various meet ups with the cast of ME2 & 3. Most of those meet ups will be arranged by email, but some of them you are just going to have to find on your own by wandering around the strip and looking for little red circles. Also, I would play around with the Simulator. Getting the 9999 score unlocks the best armor in the game. The various challenges also unlock higher level mods.

Also safe to say that if you've not thrown the party at your pad yet (although that's best waiting until after you've had all the squad meetups) then you've probably not reached the pinnacle of the emotional payoff that the Citadel DLC gives to long-term fans of the trilogy. The final scene alone serves as a far better bookend to the series emotionally than the Stargazer scene does. IMO of course.

[ImaginaryMatter]

christrek1982 wrote...

Ok omega is the weakest of the three very low on the story lots of combat and lots of bugs and dodgy cut sceans.
Leviathan is a good change of pace squad banter is good and a heavy focus on Lore

ImaginaryMatter wrote...

Citadel is basically several hours of fan service, which most people overwhelmingly enjoy. However, it is very disruptive when it comes to the story:

I do agree with ImaginaryMatter that it can be difficult to get into the mindset of citadel when you have spent the 20+ hours playing the main game that is rather grim.  if you play it after Horizon then you have the thought that Shepard is going to his or her inevitable death after the DLC which can be a bit of a downer. there are mods that can change it up some (Thats what I do)  however all that being said Citadel is one of the funniest character focused DLC I have ever played and I felt it was well worth the money.

Yep. I very much do enjoy the Citadel DLC. I just thought I would post one (there aren't many) of the bad things
in the DLC.

[christrek1982]

Bester76 wrote...

cap and gown wrote...

SilencedScream wrote...

I've finished most of it already (I believe). It was fun, even if the story itself was predictable (I won't spoil, even in this sub-forum). I admit, despite some of the cheesiness of it all, I laughed quite a bit. LOTS of references to the past two games, and even some completely unrelated jokes that still made me grin. They also threw in new shield enemies (which I wasn't prepared for and, subsequently, got my ass kicked by them a half dozen times).

My two biggest complaints would be that:
1.) It still felt a little short, for the price tag. Again, I'm not 100% sure that I've completed it all, but it seems like everything has been resolved, and - even with deaths - it only took a little over two hours to get to that point, with me pursuing every chance at conversation and exploring every nook and crany. The new areas added are pretty nice; I haven't toyed with the combat simulator much, but the achievement to get 9999 points in one go seemed overwhelming, based on the few minutes that I fought in it - could definitely be worth sinking some time into, given the unlocking system with it.

2.) I didn't get to enjoy it with Thane. Yeah, it's a little detail, and - even though I can't figure out how to trigger it - I know there's a tribute to him from Citadel... but he's easily my favorite character of the series (which, after how much I loved Garrus, is impressive).

Of course, the second tidbit is more of a timing issue as opposed to "problem," but that's my two cents.

EDIT:
And I joined in with Grunt.
"No."

If you have not unlocked the Thane memorial, then you have probably not unlocked a lot of the other content either. There is the mission part of the DLC, but I think what most people appreciate about the DLC are the various meet ups with the cast of ME2 & 3. Most of those meet ups will be arranged by email, but some of them you are just going to have to find on your own by wandering around the strip and looking for little red circles. Also, I would play around with the Simulator. Getting the 9999 score unlocks the best armor in the game. The various challenges also unlock higher level mods.

Also safe to say that if you've not thrown the party at your pad yet (although that's best waiting until after you've had all the squad meetups) then you've probably not reached the pinnacle of the emotional payoff that the Citadel DLC gives to long-term fans of the trilogy. The final scene alone serves as a far better bookend to the series emotionally than the Stargazer scene does. IMO of course.

Agreed it's a shame Citadel wasn't post ending or at least gave the player the choice to play it post ending.

[Daemul]

I'm not going to do an order but I'll just say what my favourite DLC is, and the winner is Omega!!

As someone who mainly plays the Mass Effect games for the action I adored this DLC. It was 4 and a half hours of high octane and blood pumping action with new enemies, new mods and best, but not least, Aria and Nyreen. I didn't have to bring any of the squad along which was wonderful, I've gotten tired of them, theres only so many times you can hear the same dialogue over and overall again. Aria and Nyreen are temp squadmates so they don't bother me.

In the main game I normally spend more time talking and doing side quests on the Citadel than I spend in actual combat due to the short length of the missions, which makes me get bored very quickly, so Omega was a godsend. Hours of combat with a few minutes break putting in between each section. I am very happy that Bioware Montreal are making ME4, especially if Omega is a sign of things to come.

[CaIIisto]

Daemul wrote...
Omega was a godsend. Hours of combat with a few minutes break putting in between each section. I am very happy that Bioware Montreal are making ME4, especially if Omega is a sign of things to come.

That sounds more like Halo than ME. If that were any sign of things to come then the franchise would be truly fooked.

[MegaSovereign]

If you like ME3, all of them. If you don't, none of them.

[christrek1982]

to each there own but if omega is a sign of thing to come you can count me out if ME is going to become yet another shooting gallary then I'm all but finished with ME but I have more faith in Bioware (lets just hope that I'm not eating my words in a years time).