Tuesday 10 January 2012

Five Easy Achievements: Mass Effect 2

Hello once again folks!

For the second time, we dive into the space boots of Commander Shepard, saving the world from harm, and as the finale of the series, Mass Effect 3, is barely 2 months away, here's some easy achievements to earn along the way as you save the world from the return of the Reapers!

***WARNING: SPOILERS LAY AHEAD***

1: Against All Odds
15 Gamerscore

This achievement is quite simple, survive the final mission.
While it is quite possible to die during the part of saving your crewmates, its not insanely difficult. Just make sure your armour is up to scrap and your weaponry is of decent quality.

2: Big Game Hunter
10 Gamerscore
During a particular recruiting/loyalty mission, you must test your power against waves of enemies, Horde ME style. The final boss you must face is a Thresher Maw. You have three minutes to kill it or it will run away. Killing it isn't too challenging. Remember to use your allies and your power weaponry to blast it to oblivion.

3: Explorer
10 Gamerscore
Most likely a link to the previous game, this achievement asks you to have 100% completion on exploring a galaxy. This isn't too hard to do; simply head to any old galaxy, travel to each planet in each area and boom. Easy and done.

4: Highly Trained
15 Gamerscore
This achievement is ridiculously easy. Head to a console in the Normandy, watch all three of the training programs in Shepards' files and there you go. You are Highly Trained.

5: Paramour
50 Gamerscore
While this achievement requires a lot of talking, it simply asks you to have a relationship with a crewmember. This can be any male/female (depending on your character) member of a select choosing. Simply talk to them after every mission and develop a relationship with you. Like the previous game, they'll come and see you before your final mission. You make bang boom and done!

There is one achievement more that I'd like to mention. "No One Let Behind". 75 Gamerscore. This asks you to bring back all your crew members alive, as one or many can die during this final mission. Hey, don't complain when some of the weaker ones die!
Here's some quick tips to help you achieve this:
1: Upgrade your ship - I mean it, deck it out to the brim. Heavy armour, more developed weaponry and barrier protection is the way to go. If not, many of the crew can die before you even land!

2: Upgrade your crew - Don't forget that your crew has many worries in their life and could possibly die if they aren't focused. Remember to achieve their loyalty and don't piss any of them off!

3: Send the right person -
Read each person's skills carefully. During the final mission, you'll be prompted to send people to do specific tasks, in which can determine if they, or the people they command, live.
Leader role = Garrus has the best experience and has the most loyalty of the crew.

Shut down pipeline = Tali is experienced with this type of tech and can handle the head well. While Legion seems the best choice, he can't take bullets well due to his trip on the Reaver.

Send one back = Mordin is the best pick. He, being the frailest of the crewmembers, most likely dies during the fighting. Sending him back is the best plan to preserve his life.

Biotic barrier = Samara, having the best experience and strong will is the best pick. While Jack also seems like a good choice, unless shes totally loyal (Where theres a chance earlier to break down), she is the second pick.

The final fight = This all comes down to you. Make a gut call, all depending on your loyalty to them. Lovers tend to fight harder and survive more often, as well as those who have a good health situation or even those who can heal themselves.

Hopefully these achievements and these small tips can be helpful for you. Bring on March 9th!

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