To wit: If these writers thought Shepard was indoctrinated in the last stage of the game, we would know it. This theory involves an incredible level of subtle symbolism, which goes against just how ham-fisted the rest of the story is. I think that would be better than the ending we got, but I don’t think it it was ever intended by the writers. I just finished a re-play of Mass Effect 1, and it’s shocking just how many things seem stupid, contrived, inconsistent, or pointless now that I know how they turn out.Īnd no, I’m not a believer in the “ indoctrination theory“.
#Mass effect 3 endings quote series
I know it’s childish and melodramatic when fans say, “This new thing has RUINED this series FOREVER!” I don’t want to go that far, but I will say it’s done a lot of damage.
It fails thematically, it fails logically, it fails at basic coherence, and it fails to be consistent with what has come before. But right now we’re talking about the ending to Mass Effect 3, which I rank as the worst ending I’ve ever personally played. I’m writing this mostly to get it off my chest.Īnd to deflect the likely objections: Yes, the rest of the game is often quite good, and there were many “fanservice” moments where players got things they had been hoping / waiting for since the original game. The truth is, my nitpicking skills are wasted on this, and I don’t have a lot to add to the conversation. The problems with the ending are very obvious, and I don’t think it takes a keen analysis or a deep understanding of the Mass Effect lore to uncover these issues. Also, most of what I say here is just a re-hash of points that have been made elsewhere.
The availability of endings and the damage the galaxy is exposed to, is determined by the choices you have taken throughout the trilogy and the amount of Effective Military Strength you have when you make the final choice.It should be obvious, but this post is going to be complete and total spoilers for Mass Effect 3. These three options are: Destroying the Reapers for good, submitting the Reapers to Commander Shepard's will or merging organic and synthetic life.
Shepard also learns the ways the Crucible can be used to put an end to the Reaper threat. The Catalyst approaches Commander Shepard and proceeds to explain the origins and purpose of the Reapers. (If Admiral Anderson is shot by the Illusive Man, you need a higher EMS in order to see this extra scene). If you choose the Destroy ending, Commander Shepard is seen barely alive, gasping for breath. None of them will cause physical damage to the galaxy. The Control options will cause no physical damage whatsoever, the Destroy ending, will still cause substantial damage throughout the galaxy.īoth Control and Destroy endings available. Either choice will cause substantial damage to the galaxy.īoth Control and Destroy endings available. You will have both Control and Destroy endings available. Besides that, both will result in massive physical damage to Earth, with the Destroy Ending being particularly devastating, wiping out most Human life on Earth. You will have only access to the Control ending, if you decided to save the Collector base, or the Destroy ending if you decided to nuke it. This option depends on the player's choice at the end of Mass Effect 2. There will be only one option available to the player.
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