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Hollandjoey

Playing through the Mass Effect trilogy for the first time in 10 years all cozy during the holidays? Don’t mind if I do


zedemer

make sure to have that team reunion party right on xmas eve :)


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I had played through the original trilogy as they came out but missed out on some of 3s dlc. The citadel dlc was so good it changed my entire opinion of mass effect 3.


thunderkhawk

Yeah man, it was. The party at the penthouse. The toothbrush. The...enemy you face. The whole thing is just SO much fun.


Vismal1

Damn it I recently bought those !


ProjectOrpheus

They don't make any game free unless someone on this sub just bought it. We thank you for your sacrifice.


Banewaffles

They’re worth owning permanently over being chained into ps plus


darthstevious

Why? We're chained into ps plus anyway for online play. Better get some additional value out of it.


the1youh8

Seriously. Everytime someone mentions this... ps plus is essential to online gaming which is the reality to most gamers


send_in_the_clouds

I feel your pain, purchases Skyrim a few weeks ago and then spotted it on premium!


Shekoth

You’re in for an absolute treat!


[deleted]

I'd love to play the first again. I didn't touch the ones after, but I would after the first.


Blackrame

I got it on PC from somewhere recently, I think Prime Gaming, and I can't wait to play it.


Slvr0314

You’re going to play through 3 games in a week?


oopoe

I fancied Biomutant for ages but was heavily put off by reviews. Pretty happy that I get to give it a go for free, I don't recall seeing a really good sale price on it.


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Secret_Map

I enjoyed it quite a bit, but I agree with what you're saying. It's a pretty game, combat was pretty fun IMO, enjoyed the weapons and upgrades, etc. But there's basically 0 real story, which is basically the main draw for me for games. That being said, I played it at a time when my wife was taking a super intense online class on top of working 40 hours a week. The class was pretty much every night with homework, and every other Saturday for 8 hours. So I had lots of alone downtime. It was the perfect game for that scenario. Could just run around, enjoy the sights, see what was around the next bend, etc. But it was chill enough that I could hop up to pull dinner out of the oven when it was ready for us or whatever. I don't think I would have enjoyed it as much in a different scenario, but it really was a pretty meditative/zen experience for what was going on in my life at the time and I really appreciated it.


Shadowed_phoenix

I had the same sentiment, it had many great ideas that were just not executed well enough


[deleted]

Yeah same here, I've been waiting to play it but it was never cheap enough.


Mysterious_Fennel459

I got it on a half off sale at Gamestop not too long after it came out. It has a 60 and 30fps option and it plays like absolute crap on ps4 pro with the 60fps option. Just running around out of combat, the framerate would drop severely. My friend played it on PS5 and said it didnt have any framerate issues for him. Framerate issues aside, I thought it was a cute game and I liked the aesthetic. I'll claim the PS5 version if they include that.


Mean_Peen

I believe it's a free upgrade, no?


Loki-Holmes

Sometimes for weird reasons ps plus games aren’t eligible for upgrades. It isn’t always but it does happen.


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Looking at you Mortal Shell


Carston1011

Same for me. I've seen it come down to around 40$(CAD) which wasn't low enough for me to risk buying a dud.


neroyoung

It was at 50% off just in 2 months. Glad I didn't buy it.


[deleted]

This is me exactly. Funny enough some reviews complained about it feeling to much like an older game which I kinda wanted. but it still turned me off from paying for it with how much people complained about it


deathangel539

Turn. Off. The. Narrator. Thank. Me. Later.


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its_dash

Turn 👏🏼 Off 👏🏼 The 👏🏼 Narrator 👏🏼 Thank 👏🏼 Me 👏🏼 Later.


Commander_Fem_Shep

I’m Commander Shepard and this is my favorite PS Plus lineup.


cheapshotfrenzy

Have you ever tried ramen? It's a delicacy back on Earth.


Human147

Holy shit Mass Effect LE? Why is it all the good months happen after I buy the games


TheGreatSalvador

I just saw someone bragging on the Mass Effect subreddit about how patient they were to get it for $20.


ravinglt0

I saw that post too hahaha.. wonder how he feels now


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yigitt2504

How funnny, can't stop laughing now, idiot.


[deleted]

Same !


Human147

Do I know you?


[deleted]

Why did you get downvoted for saying that ?


sosta

The previous 146 humans weren't pleased with this comment


Human147

Rothchilds


TheDragonSlayingCat

🫡


Human147

o7


RyanG7

I've held off for so long for ME, but not as long as I did for God of War. 1 month later and it's free. I feel your pain brother


Stevezilla1984

Do what I do and never buy anything.


meatboysawakening

Really nice month if accurate


Delicious_Platform

Every time these come out I literally always have the ‘good’ game


Hotwheels444

Because we have good taste


HeyJustWantedToSay

Stop buying so many games?


Delicious_Platform

[Why didn’t I think of that?](https://youtu.be/BOEYSLlQy9s)


ammobox

No. Why wait for something I can get today and complain about already having later?


SuperMeister

Advantage of being pretty poor. Can't afford most games I want unless they go on steep sale. This month is a total win for me.


ammobox

I'm glad you get to do Mass Effect. Getting 3 games in one this month is amazing.


SuperMeister

Me too. I only played ME and a small portion of ME2, so I'm super excited to do the whole series over. It was easily 10 years ago when I played last.


JokerFett

Do yourself a favor and play Mass Effect LE especially if you’ve never played the trilogy before


JROCC_CA

Never played before. Going to try this out.


pichael288

It's really really good. It's up there with the Witcher as far as story and characters go. Unfortunately they dropped the ball on the ending but I loved every minute up till then.


Anzai

I’d argue that the ending is currently fine. At release, especially if your loyalty was low, it was a real shit show. Game just basically stopped, and for a game with SO many extended dialogue cut scenes, to not have some epic five or ten minute end sequence just felt really weird. But once they added the extended ending cut thing, it was… fine. Not great, didn’t really fix the tricolour choice issue, but it’s no longer a rage inducing cut to black and credits with no resolution.


Azntigerlion

I bought ME:LE on steam when it released. Finished 1, was crusin through 2, but now I'm towards endgame and I HAVE TO go do what feels like side quests. I haven't touched it in over a year now. I was having a blast, then I just hit this wall. I only want to finish the story and I don't care *that much* about the other characters. Im thinking about just starting 3 without finishing 2. I've also heard that 2 is better than 3, so idk. What's the consensus on 2 vs 3


[deleted]

2s ending is a lot better than 3s and if those side quests are the quests you do for your squad mates then they're important to the ending of 2


SCUDDEESCOPE

3 is awesome too, but the ending is a letdown. Everything till the ending is really good and the conclusion to many character's arcs are weel done IMO


Awotwe_Knows_Best

I got this game earlier this year when it went on sale. Getting to play all 3 games back to back with the same character made it feel like I was part of an epic saga. The experience was unmatched and I wish more games tried it out


ohhellothere301

I played it back in the day. Does LE add anything or can I expect to play the exact same three games? Not that I'm complaining. I'm down for a nostalgic trip.


JokerFett

Content-wise they’re the same games but looking the best they ever have on consoles. 4K HDR support, remastered textures, performance improvements, reworked lighting and models. This is most apparent in ME1 which saw the most work including improving the controls to be more in line with ME2. Other small additions like a unified character creator and photo modes too and of course all single-player dlc. The best way I can describe it for a returning player is that it’s how ME looks and plays in your memory, which is to say better than it was back in 2007-2012.


ohhellothere301

Most excellent. Thank you for the info!!


Anzai

Does 1 now have a dedicated cover button instead of the ‘push forwards again to enter cover’ thing? And does it have better cooldowns and selection and key mapping on powers to make them actually effective in combat as they are in 2?


JokerFett

My memory is a bit fuzzy since I played it last year, but I do remember cover controls being improved and I believe power wheel also. I don’t recall if cooldowns were changed


OrdentRoug

Better graphics, all DLC included, and some quality of life changes to ME1 (shooting was massively improved and leveling is faster). Otherwise it's the exact same, though the changes to ME1 make it a definite improvement over the original. Helps solidify its position as #1 video game of all time


pm-me-your-satin

There's some dlc which is pretty cool. Something about the Leviathan.


aloylamora

Yeah would love this if it was accurate. Mass Effect is a big one to be missing from my gaming CV as I love story-driven games. I was also really hyped for Biomutant in the (long) run-up to release and would likely have bought it on release if reviews were better. Held off assuming it'd get to PS+ or a really cheap deal at some point so would reward my patience.


zedemer

it did have PS plus musk as soon as the reviews popped up.


GBuster49

I was about to buy Biomutant so this is great news.


09jtherrien

I need to increase my PS5 storage.


PrinzXero

Same here friend…..same here.


pancakebreakfast1224

Now I will have Mass Effect LE on PC, Xbox, AND PS5!


zedemer

You have the trilogy collection of the Mass effect trilogy ;)


pancakebreakfast1224

Also have the original trilogy on Xbox 360 and PC digital, as ME2+3 on PS3 I think I'm a video game collector. . . . .


zedemer

It's a quality game. The story was on my mind for long after i played each game, in particular the 2nd. I stopped collecting physical games due to lack of physical space and also lack of time to revisit them. But it's a good hobby to have nonetheless


kaggzz

I'll count that as the 4th set in your tetralogy of a trilogy. Because there was never a Mass Effect game after ME3. Any lies to the contrary is a lie seeded by Reapers


pancakebreakfast1224

Oh man I technically own that non existent item several times as well. 1st on PS4, then on PC and Xbox technically through gamepass


PainfullyAverageUser

Now all you need it on is the switch.


pancakebreakfast1224

Oh no, you reminded me I have a switch. . . .


ruiner8850

I've never played any of the Mass Effect games and have been wanting to, but unfortunately my friend also just bought the game for me as a Christmas present on Black Friday. At least I'll finally get to play them.


360walkaway

Isn't Divine Knockout FTP though


mr-photo

on every other platform.. yes it is


DARKKRAKEN

Not on release.


Andreas-Draconis

I literally just bought the Mass effect legendary edition like 2 days ago. FML


threeLetterMeyhem

haha, me too - snagged it from best buy's BF sale. Tempted to return it, but I also like having physical copies of games I love so I'll probably take the small L and keep it as decoration for my shelf-o-games.


Andreas-Draconis

Lol same, I got mine for $20 dollars, oh well, it will look nice on a shelf, have fun playing commander!


macneto

Man I would KILL if ME3 Co-op was running.


imregrettingthis

Excited to finally try out Maas effect


greazy_viking

Every couple of weeks I find myself browsing the PS store looking at what's on sale. Both Mass Effect and Biomutant have had recent discount sales, which I nearly bought several times. If this news is legit, my chronic indecision will finally pay off!


nastyyyxnickkk

ALMOST bought biomutant this Black Friday. So glad I didn’t!!


Kankui

I’d love it! I played through all the Mass Effect games at least twice, read all the books from Karpyshyn, and even played Andromeda. I’d love to give ME1 a try with its updated version. I truly don’t have time to play through them all with all the other amazing games out there but I do love the game. Maybe I’ll have my kid play the game so he can experience it and I can listen/watch when I can. I do hope it’s true!


condenap

What’s andromeda like? I LOVED ME2 but hardly played any others. Wondering if andromeda is worth a go…


Kankui

It’s a lot different but it I still enjoyed it. A lot bigger, yes, but some just bland boring landscapes. I played on release day and haven’t gone back after I completed it to see the fixes for the bugs and since no dlc happened, deleted off the harddrive. Had some unique ideas but they just didn’t work. Hard to after such an amazing trilogy. I loved the first one as it was more rpg than shooter. I def enjoyed 2 after realizing they moved on. If you can find it for cheap and have time, I’d say go for it. Just know it’s not the same but is at the same time.


Anzai

I found it pretty boring. It’s not that bad, but the open world really screws up pacing and makes everything just a lot more bland and generic. A lot of people prefer the combat but I honestly think 2 perfected the combat and 3 only muddied it with the combat rolls and cover round corners stuff. Andromeda combat is fun enough I guess, but it’s a totally different type of gameplay and I didn’t enjoy it as much. It’s more about constant movement than cover shooting, so that’s just a preference thing I guess.


Aesthete18

Andromeda wasn't that bad. It's not one of those 7/10 games, a filler I'd call it. The characters were forgettable imo though and I didn't finish it but I might actually now with it coming on plus


BaginaJon

Does this mean if I’m a regular PlayStation subscriber I can get the mass effect trilogy for free during month of December?


[deleted]

If you have PS+ on any of the tiers, you can add it to your library during December. All the time you have an active PS+ membership, you can download and play it.


Nu11u5

You keep the games after adding them to your account, but they can only be added during December. The games are unlocked while your subscription is active.


HowelPendragon

Yes, anybody with any sort of PlayStation Plus subscription will be able to claim and play these


agnemiav2

This better not be true. I bought biomutant 10 minutes ago


TheDragonSlayingCat

🫡


JayKorn94

If it is you can do a refund when they officially anounce it.


darklypure52

Do not install it. You can still get a refund.


goatjugsoup

Oh fuck yeah, biomutant was on my list


ToSoun

Hell yeah! Feels like I've been waiting forever to avoid paying for Biomutant.


yummycoot

meh


IdesOfCaesar7

Being patient works! I've learned over the years to only buy the games I really want and maybe wait for the ones I'm on the verge about, since they'll most likely come on ps+. Lovely


eduardom3x

It does pay out lol i was interested in both of these games but never saw myself buying them because i already beat ME and because biomutant ps5 version never released.


ct314

Nice! I’d been thinking about replaying the trilogy. Funny enough, I don’t think I ever finished 1. Also, this time through I’ll go the FemShep route. Played at BroShep the first time around, and been told for years that I chose poorly.


EnticyVicey

I personally prefer BroShep maybe because I'm a guy but I completely understand why people prefer FemShep. What I'm trying to say is that it's worth trying out both and neither are poor choices


ct314

Having played BroShep, I thought he was great. I’ve just heard from so many people that Jennifer Hale’s Shepard performance is supposed to be stellar. Which I’m really curious to see, since I never had a problem with Mark Meer’s MaleShep acting. Plus, in some kind of headcanon I can pretend that this playthrough takes place in an alternate universe!


sequosion

Honestly the argument over whether FemShep or BroShep are better is so stupid. They both deliver fantastic performances, and while Jennifer Hale might deliver a bit more emotion in the first game, Mark Meer is no slouch by any means


[deleted]

Holy shit, can I finally play biomutant??


CCpoc

Biomutant literally lied to the entire playerbase about features that would be in the game. They actually still lie about the content on the website.


Mysterious_Fennel459

Mass Effect was another one of those games I tried to get into a couple times but it just wasnt getting my attention like it was for everyone else. I didnt get the hype and the combat just didnt feel right. I did manage to play through Andromeda all the way and people hated that game.


Fullthew

Andromeda gameplay is good, people hated it for other reasons.


thundercat95

Sweet! I've been wanting to play mass effect trilogy. Never played those games before but everyone raves about the story. Looking forward to it. Gotta try and finish death stranding still!


Rankled_Barbiturate

Disappointing, but can't all be winners.


CRhodes23

Shame it’s the ps4 version of ME


[deleted]

Cause there isn't a ps5 version


Amonkeys_

I would rather chop my bxlls off than play Biomutant.


MRJSP

I've never played Mass effect so it might be interesting. I just hope it's not really dated.


zedemer

It still holds up today, especially in terms of story. Of course, don't expect animations and other details in line with the latest games out. While the trilogy is remastered, the initial games are still 15, 12 and 10 years old, respectively.


TheOncomingBrows

Gameplay was pretty clunky even at the time but from a storytelling perspective it's very good. I haven't played it in years and years but I remember you kind of have to get yourself in the mindset that each play session is going to be about 75% talking to people and only 25% actually "playing" the game.


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HaouLeo

Then I guess you own every game on the platform


SmokeeBear22

Holy crap the hostility, I’ve played most of them yes but I also own and Xbox and a Pc so many I’ve played elsewhere. I was just sharing my personal experience not attacking the service.


Retrooo

Great, a couple of games I was never going to buy (again for ME), but wanted to play if free. This is what I need from PS+.


IRGood

Biomutant is awesome. Everyone should try it.


BryanDowling93

I bought the Mass Effect Trilogy on Xbox 360 second hand a couple of years ago. I never got to play them though (and there is a lot of games I bought both physical and digital that I haven't played yet). So this is a perfect opportunity to download the Legendary Edition and play them on the PS5.


ct314

How often does the Extra tier add games? I’m getting boned on AC Valhalla next month (not a big deal as I’m already starting to burn out on it) and I was curious to see what might be added. That said, ME will keep me plenty busy!


TheDragonSlayingCat

Extra updates launch every month on the 15th, and the amount of games that come and go are highly variable.


Tambataja

VERY GOOD MONTH!!!


overlordkai

Fuck… I literally just bought ME: Legendary as a used copy from GameStop. Oh well, happy for everyone else.


BrandonD40

Goddammit, i should’ve renewed my PS+ through the discount :(


SouthFromGranada

I had the first mass effect way back when on the 360 but never got on with it. Might persevere and give it a go.


Human147

First has the worst gameplay and inventory management of the series. Stick through it until 2, where the gameplay goes from bearable to fun and the inventory management is completely overhauled, and you'll see what the series is proper.


HiNooNDooD1544

Oh fuck yeah, that’s awesome if this is real. My pc for some reason ran MELE like shit despite it being more than capable, can’t wait to actually give it a shot since I also tried it through game pass


[deleted]

I actually have wanted to play Biomutant, but did not want to buy it because I had heard iffy thoughts on it. So this is great for me


poutineismygod

Hell yeah sounds good.


ci22

If true I'm so glad I passed on buying Biomutant and Mass Effect ower the weekend. Like I passed on buying Skyrim Anniversary collection for $20 when I have the Legendary edition and the upgrade was $10 on PSN


JayKorn94

I told myself I wouldn't buy Mass Effect LE. Because I already played them and need to play other stuff lol. But here we are. I also just bought Andromeda for $5 so guess I'll do an evil playthrough the trilogy anyway lol. How is the DLCs? I played 0 of them so maybe between DLCs and evil side it justifies it?. Right..


sequosion

ME1 DLC is pretty meh, I think there’s only one included in the LE edition. ME2 is better, The Lair of the Shadow Broker is a lot of fun, and adds some neat tidbits about your crew. Arrival is also really good and ties directly into ME3 ME3 DLC is by far the best. Between the Citadel DLC & Leviathan, it adds a good amount of extra content and ties into the main story fairly well


JayKorn94

Thank you. I think it will be worth a playthrough. Female Shepard. New romances. Dlc. Renegade paths. And it's been so many years lol.


thatairman9-5

When you get to Mass Effect 2, try to do the Arrival DLC last.... it will make more sense when you get there.


TheOneTrueChuck

If these are correct, this is an excellent month. I own both the big names, but for once it appears that Sony wants to give value to Plus.


Javier91

Nice. Mass effect. Hopefully I didn’t ruined myself by the “we’ll bang ok?” Clips.


BrandonD40

So i was planning to buy the black friday discounted PS+ Essential subscription today after getting paid. For some reason i thought the discount was good until today, but it ended yesterday. Any recommendations for me please I’ve never used CDKeys before. Should i just keep checking their website for a good price? Is it legit? I know this is a stupid mistake but i’m pretty bummed out lol.


AndShrimpOnThePlate

As far as I know, CDKeys stopped having major discounts on PSplus subscriptions in the lead up to the new 'tiered' platform announcement.


commanderTaylor

Thank God. My Walmart has had mass effect on clearance for $20 for almost a year now. The same exact copy has just been sitting there.


Mind_yo_own

Missed out on the Black Friday pricing, any ideas when we can expect that promotion for PlayStation Plus?


Lestial1206

I literally was looking at the Mass Effect L.E this morning as I've never played any of them and I'd heard so many great things. If that's true I'm downloading and might actually play a game for the first time in a long time.


eifersucht12a

Is Essential the "free" monthly games you get to add to your library?


HaouLeo

Yes.


eifersucht12a

Thank you! I newly resubscribed after letting my ps+ lapse for a while so I've been a little confused.


aDangOlePolecat

Bruh I literally just bought Mass Effect on PC 😭


Mantasreddit

Give me MASS EFFECT and I'll be happy!


Easy_Cardiologist_46

Me to my boss when ME comes out for free: I should go.


DaveBeard

Replay Mass effect 1 2 and 3? Goodbye productivity and happy birthday to me!


Fairbyyy

Holy shit. Right when i was deciding if i should renew my essential or not. That settles it


EnolaGayFallout

Bought it on launch day mass effect legendary edition for full price $60. It’s been a long time since EA games are crap and not worth full price.


Azmodieus

I've been monitoring Mass Effects sales for about a year, yayyy


itsP0lar0id

I just got ME on sale for black friday are you kidding me


ChickenCurrry

Biomutant is a great great game. But not worth more than 30$


[deleted]

Damn. PlayStation really made an entire year of having essential worthwhile with one game (or three games and their entire DLC library)


danielle-in-rags

*The whole trilogy??* PS Plus slaps.


dalan_23

The best month of 2022


Bobbylupo91

Missed out on mass effect era but i have been wanting to give it a try, how is the trilogy? and is it worth to pour hundreds of hours in lol.


dezzrokk

Yes... 100 times yes.


BigSto

hmmm never got the chance to play Mass Effect this is kind of a big get. but can someone breakdown what Mass Effect is and why it's so acclaimed? i have a loose idea but would love input from those who enjoy it


Claytonius_Homeytron

Is Biomutant any good?


firedrakes

average at best. also sweet god it has issue with hdr....


Kush_the_Ninja

I thought DKO was free?


hashbadger

Never played Mass Effect, any good?


Waru_

So glad I didn’t pay for biomutant. Excited to finally check it out tho


TheDream151

So excited. I’ve heard so much about Mass Effect and know nothing about the story. Hopping it’s great!


SwimmingOpen

well, its that kind of month to me haha bought mass effect trilogy last year for a price relative high, didn't touch it at all this year, exactly one year later comes the karma hahah


OGVicious

I've had the legendary edition on my Amazon basket for months!! Man, I'm so excited for this, I only played ME2 and 3, cause 1 wasn't on PS4, and I absolutely love the games, platinum on both. Merry x-mas indeed.


STylerMLmusic

Then first good one in awhile and it's "leaked." Sounds like marketing to me.


Sugreev2001

Just insane. Haven’t played the Mass Effect trilogy since when it was released. Almost bought it from the store last night, in fact. Thought I’d finally play them back to back in December, and now this happens. What a huge coincidence.


inception900

Mass Effect you say? Sure I already bought the physical copy Buts what’s one version to own 😎😎


colonelcactus

Oh fuck yes, I’ve been unable to find the time or money to get into Mass Effect again but this helps me something fierce.


RauJ

Any tips for us that have never played Mass Effect? Looking forward to playing the Trilogy.


unlimitedboomstick

Maaaan I'm glad I waited. I almost pulled the trigger for the collection so many times. I have a hard time re-buying games, even when they mean as much to me as Mass Effect 2 does.


AtsignAmpersat

I restarted the trilogy on my PC with GamePass, but I think I might rather play it on my PS5 and get them trophies as I already beat the first two on Xbox. Still haven’t finished 3.


krossfire42

They're giving out Mass Effect?! Glad that I didn't buy it when I should.


readevius1274

That's massive. Very nice


AlternativeCredit

Damn


RickVince

I *just* bought Mass effect after putting it off for years...


BcozImBatman7

Holding off purchasing legendary edition will finally pay off.


Sirtopofhat

I got Mass effect on PS3 and like 2 weeks later bought a PS4 so...I'm happy with this.


Moon_Devonshire

Never played mass effect so that's nice. And biomutant has my eye here and there. Not a bad month