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So, I can only afford to get about one DLC, so which should I get?
Omega's not really an option for me, since I heard it's more combat than story. My friend's obsessed with the Citadel DLC, but I want something more plot relevant, so I guess for me it really comes down to Leviathan and From Ashes, which I hear are both pretty relevant to the main story.
So, Leviathan, or From Ashes? [I've been told Javik is basically integral; is that true or no?]
Hmmm that's a tough one, I would probably go with From Ashes since you do get a squadmate out of it and a very interesting one at that.
I would recommend Citadel but seeing as your not considering that, go with ashes. Javik isn't integral but he is a very interesting character and shows a lot about prothean culture (word of advice: bring him to thessia).
Javik is kind of hit or miss. I personally liked him. The main thing I enjoyed about From Ashes is his input in Thessia and snarkiness with the other squad members. I take the 'integral' argument as more of a why the hell was he not given to everyone vs. he NEEDS to be in your game. I think they did a huge disservice to his potential by making him a purchasable DLC rather than a core character from the get go. On the flip side... Javik is an awesome squadmade and you get the Particle Rifle.
I would recommend Leviathan. It is a hella fun DLC, different atmosphere (that, honestly, made me wish Bioware would make a horror game), and great plot revelations. Out of all the DLC, I found that and Citadel the most satisfying.
I personally would also recommend Leviathan before from Ashes. (If those two are the only ones you consider)
From Ashes has:
-Javik, who alters the crew reaction on some parts (notably Thessia/post Thessia Liara) quite heavy. (In my first playthrough with him I honestly couldn't stand him)
-1 mission
-the particle rifle
-2 bonus powers (slam and dark channel)
Leviathan has:
-(especially on the first Mission) a great Atmosphere (IMO) and visuals
-3 missions
-several weapon mods and depending if you preorderd or not 2 weapons (Argus and Raider)
-1 bonus power (dominate)
-(negitves: Some nitpick that it 'spoilers' the dialoge with Vendetta for shepard, which i don't quite see that way)
Both have in common that they are fully integrated into the main game, which is a huge plus.
I would recommend Citadel but seeing as your not considering that, go with ashes. Javik isn't integral but he is a very interesting character and shows a lot about prothean culture (word of advice: bring him to thessia).
Yeah he's very good adding to history of the protheans etc. but to the overall plot he adds nothing. I would also get Leviathan as well you can play the missions at any time before Cronos station and the detective missions are a good change of pace.
Honestly, rethink your decision on the Citadel DLC; it's got more content alone than all of the others combined, and is by far the best value for money, which is gonna be more important if you're only going to buy the one. However...
As a matter of personal preference, I would chose From Ashes over Leviathan. Javik is a lot of fun to have around, and he's something entirely original. But, then again, if you want something that's important to the story, Leviathan would be a better way to go because the story is tied very closely to some pretty important stuff. I personally felt like it was a waste of money the first time I played it, but then went back and did it again (I paid for it, I will get my money's worth one way or another!) and it was awesome...so I'm really not sure what I was thinking the first time around.
Javik provides a unique perspective, and can be entertaining if you're into his personality. But is not at all plot integral
Omega is a side story, really. But that's not necessarily a bad thing. Really comes down to how much do you like Aria as a character, since you spend a lot of time with her.
Leviathan has some pretty cool maps, and has the advantage of being able to take your crew with you, which Omega didn't allow. But, well. You may like it if you like ME3's story. But if you don't, it's really not gonna help.
Citadel isn't connected to the story. But it's all about the companions. It's one last outing with the gang.
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I might consider Citadel, but if it's just really hanging out with friends, I don't know. I actually heard someone say that the writing was "fanfiction bad". I know that one person's opinion isn't much, but I'm iffy on it.
I might consider Citadel, but if it's just really hanging out with friends, I don't know. I actually heard someone say that the writing was "fanfiction bad". I know that one person's opinion isn't much, but I'm iffy on it.
There is a small minority of people who didn't like the writing in Citadel, because they think it feels too much like fan service, which it is in a way, but I honestly didn't think it was any different to the rest of the game, it just has a much more humourous approach, but still in context. But there's more to it than hanging out with friends - the missions are a lot of fun to play through (admittedly, some of the fun is getting to have...certain...squad mates with you, but underneath all of that they're still good missions. And then you've got the mini-games in the casino and arcade and the combat sim, all in the new part of the Citadel. The best thing that I can suggest is maybe watch a few videos from the DLC's on Youtube and decide from there.
I might consider Citadel, but if it's just really hanging out with friends, I don't know. I actually heard someone say that the writing was "fanfiction bad". I know that one person's opinion isn't much, but I'm iffy on it.
It is more than just handing out with friends (though that's also a big part of it) but there is a story portion to it as well. It's silly to the point of being goofy, but it can also be good fun if you found ME3 too dark.
And yes, the new portion of the Citadel has an arcade and casino.
From Ashes, Leviathan and Citadel are good.
I might consider Citadel, but if it's just really hanging out with friends, I don't know. I actually heard someone say that the writing was "fanfiction bad". I know that one person's opinion isn't much, but I'm iffy on it.
it was. it's more or less a blatant attempt by Bioware to appease half of the displeased fans that wanted a "squadmate DLC". the other half wanted an action DLC that improved the finale. even the lines are blatant pandering. Grunt's forced "heeeheeheeee" that noone didn't see coming, Javik's airlock lines........oh god, just everything.
it would've been a better DLC if it wasn't the last ever for ME3. and it's got nothing to do with the Reapers. yeah let's throw a party while the galaxy burns!
Leviathan has too much yapping for me. going back n forth with EDI at the lab "looking for clues", very tedious. The action missions are pretty average.
with From Ashes you get a helluva squadmate, probably the best one ever. the mission itself is kinda average - arrive at Eden Prime, kick Cerberus out, get Prothean artifact, leave. lore-wise it's one of the more fascinating ones, as you get footage of the Protheans fighting Reapers and Collectors.
plus Javik is one hilarious troll. if you're not convinced by now, go check him out on youtube. the Best of Javik. he pretty much trolls everyone, from Liara & Tali to Wrex/Wreav.
There is a small minority of people who didn't like the writing in Citadel
small minority? lol it was a lot more than that.
having said that, DLCs are pieces of the storyline. that's why I bought all of them. without, the game is like a movie that has had tons of scenes removed from it. so if I were you I'd save up to buy all of them eventually, because otherwise it's like playing an incomplete game. literally.
Hard choice between Javik and Leviathan. Both are very relevant to the main plot, both are integrated within the main game well. Perhaps you should go with Leviathan first due to immense relevancy to the core plot of the game, but if you absolutely love more squadmates then Javik will be great purchase and he definitely feel very integral to the game (not just mercenary DLC character that both Kasumi & Zaeed kinda are in ME2)
small minority? lol it was a lot more than that.
You make a grand total of three people I have come across who didn't like the Citadel DLC
it would've been a better DLC if it wasn't the last ever for ME3. and it's got nothing to do with the Reapers. yeah let's throw a party while the galaxy burns!
Which is why a lot of people save it for after they beat the game and headcanon it as a postgame celebration.
That is a really tough choice. I suppose it depends on whether you are more interested in another companion character or in DLC story missions.
There is nothing all that memorable about the mission from From Ashes, but it provides Javik, one of the best squadmates (IMO) that Bioware created. Unlike Zaeed and Kasumi he has a ton of dialogue and interaction with both Shepard and other squadmates on subsequent missions throughout the game and on the Normandy. He also provides some insight into Prothean culture and civilization, and the fall of the Prothean Empire. And he greatly improves the Thessia mission, IMO.
Leviathan on the other hand doesn't provide a new companion character, but it is probably the best plot-driven DLC Bioware created for the Mass Effect series. You get three missions, all of them a lot more interesting than the From Ashes mission, and a pretty cool investigation portion between those missions in a lab. The finale of the DLC includes a big reveal that also provides an info dump that gives a lot of backstory on how the Reapers and the extinction cycles came to be.
If you can scrape together the money I'd recommend both. But if you can't get both, decide on whether you are more interested in a companion character that provides insight into the Protheans or in story-driven missions that conclude with an info dump on the Reapers.
Really hate that the DLCs are so overpriced even after such a long time.
So, I can only afford to get about one DLC, so which should I get?
Omega's not really an option for me, since I heard it's more combat than story. My friend's obsessed with the Citadel DLC, but I want something more plot relevant, so I guess for me it really comes down to Leviathan and From Ashes, which I hear are both pretty relevant to the main story.
So, Leviathan, or From Ashes? [I've been told Javik is basically integral; is that true or no?]
Oh damn...that is a tough choice.
Javik is very well integrated into the story of ME3. Integral, per se? Hmmm...I dunno.
Do you want to learn more about the Protheans and their history and how they helped fledgling races? From Ashes
Do you want to learn more about the Reapers and their creators? Get a few bits of dialogue at the end? Leviathan
Do you want your feels to have feels? Citadel.
Really hate that the DLCs are so overpriced even after such a long time.
Yeah, kinda sucks when you get to the end of a DLC cycle and realize you've spent enough to get a second new copy of the game for a couple more hours of content.
Doesn't change the fact the DLC is set before cronos station and it doesn't makes little sence to have it after the ending given what happens to the citadel.Which is why a lot of people save it for after they beat the game and headcanon it as a postgame celebration.
Leviathan helps the ending fit more (making it less out of left field) and is a longer DLC. Plus you learn more about SPOILER the reapers' origins ENDSPOILER. Feels like it is worth the $10 whereas From Ashes is really short (mission wise). Also, From Ashes gives you a character who adds new insights in the game (especially at SPOILER Thessia if you bring him along)
So I'd Leviathan but it is a hard choice
Doesn't change the fact the DLC is set before cronos station and it doesn't makes little sence to have it after the ending given what happens to the citadel.
Actually, since the Extended Cut gives you a lot of ending outcomes, it is definitely possible to have an intact Citadel at the end. Unless you are referring to the location of the Citadel. I agree that it doesn't change the fact that it does take place before, but it isn't hard to make it make sense afterwards
This isn't the order of personal appeal, but just what is best to get first:
*Get Extended Cut for free if you want, if you haven't already
1)From Ashes - I typically don't pass up a party member, at least in my 'main full playthrough'
2)Leviathan - It explains the ending without explaining the ending!
3)Citadel - Fun last outing.
4)Omega - Side adventure.
There is a small minority of people who didn't like the writing in Citadel, because they think it feels too much like fan service, which it is in a way, but I honestly didn't think it was any different to the rest of the game, it just has a much more humourous approach, but still in context. But there's more to it than hanging out with friends - the missions are a lot of fun to play through (admittedly, some of the fun is getting to have...certain...squad mates with you, but underneath all of that they're still good missions. And then you've got the mini-games in the casino and arcade and the combat sim, all in the new part of the Citadel. The best thing that I can suggest is maybe watch a few videos from the DLC's on Youtube and decide from there.
Doesn't change the fact the DLC is set before cronos station and it doesn't makes little sence to have it after the ending given what happens to the citadel.
I really like that to me, there is no 'post' or 'pre' ending. It's all at the same time 
Yeah I might be in delusiontown.
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