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This all resonates with the feelings I also went through with the ending of Mass Effect - deep disappointment. But then they delivered the "Citadel DLC" - proba

by seer 10y ago

This all resonates with the feelings I also went through with the ending of Mass Effect - deep disappointment. But then they delivered the "Citadel DLC" - probably the best DLC ever made for a game, a gentle and humorous farewell with all the characters that I got to know during all those years, I swear I never thought I could cry and laugh so hard at a game, but it turned out I could. Totally redeemed Bioware in my eyes and gave me the sense of closure with the series that I wanted. Definitely recommended for everyone who got through all the 3 games and was bummed out with the ending.

onli 10y ago
But it doesn't alter the ending itself, does it? Does it give meaning to your decisions you made the games before? If it did, I missed it in the reviews - which is possible - thus I'm seriously curious.
TeMPOraL 10y ago
I was late to ME3 party, so I was doing my first playthrough with Citadel DLC (and extended endings) already bought. I must say I absolutely loved it, and I agree it's probably the best DLC to any game I've ever seen. I was heavily emotionally involved with the ME storyline, and throughout the third game, I always felt overwhelmed by what was going on in the galaxy and the importance of my character's responsibilites. I could see the same tiredness and despair in the crew, too. And then, suddenly, we all get the so-desperately-needed break for R&R. It fixed the morale of not just characters, but also me as the player. And in retrospect, indeed it does feel like "a gentle and humorous farewell". I still have a screenshot of the group photo actually printed out.
caconym_ 10y ago
I could not make myself play any of the DLC because I'd already finished the game. For me, the characters' arcs were already concluded, and in a way that left such a bitter taste in my mouth that I didn't want to revisit any of it. I really did love the characters and the universe, which makes it all that much worse.

by seer 10y ago

onli 10y ago

But it doesn't alter the ending itself, does it? Does it give meaning to your decisions you made the games before? If it did, I missed it in the reviews - which is possible - thus I'm seriously curious.

TeMPOraL 10y ago

I was late to ME3 party, so I was doing my first playthrough with Citadel DLC (and extended endings) already bought. I must say I absolutely loved it, and I agree it's probably the best DLC to any game I've ever seen. I was heavily emotionally involved with the ME storyline, and throughout the third game, I always felt overwhelmed by what was going on in the galaxy and the importance of my character's responsibilites. I could see the same tiredness and despair in the crew, too. And then, suddenly, we all get the so-desperately-needed break for R&R. It fixed the morale of not just characters, but also me as the player. And in retrospect, indeed it does feel like "a gentle and humorous farewell". I still have a screenshot of the group photo actually printed out.

caconym_ 10y ago

I could not make myself play any of the DLC because I'd already finished the game. For me, the characters' arcs were already concluded, and in a way that left such a bitter taste in my mouth that I didn't want to revisit any of it. I really did love the characters and the universe, which makes it all that much worse.