In an interesting twist, Bioware have announced that they have decided to release 'further closure' for Mass Effect 3, following massive outcry at the ending of the game. Most of the complaints focussed on the ending and that it didn't take into account choices made in earlier series.
This is, as far as I'm aware, the first time a major developer has made big changes to a game based solely on feedback from players. My question for you, dear readers, is if this is a good thing, with games becoming far more user-centric and the opinions of gamers being accounted, or a bad thing, where developers will now be frightened to make unpopular decisions for the benefits of story-telling because they don't want risk a negative fan reaction?
Link to the news article here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17458208
First off, Pascal I think you need to highlight the slight SPOILERS within what you've written and the BBC article - you may not specifically say anything but for someone like Chris playing the series at the moment (and anyone else who stumbles onto this blog) he probably doesn't need to hear this while playing through the first games! And revealing even the number of endings available or what the complaints are, without context are still spoiling something of where the game might end up.
ReplyDeleteAs the only one here whose played through ME3 and seen the ending I'll be interested to first hear other people's opinions before I dive into this one..
Can I just comment before anyone cries fanboyism or that people are just 'never satisfied' that most of the criticisms and reasons for players wanting the ending to change (whether thats in small or large ways) are pretty legitimate, and all the money they are raising is going to a children's charity. So this isn't just a knee-jerk reaction from the over-zealous, even if some strong opinion are flying about from both sides.