Mass Effect 2 lead writer Mac Walters reveals an essential moment in the life of Commander Shepard, the galaxy's greatest hero, only in Mass Effect: Redemption! The eagerly anticipated sequel to the blockbuster science-fiction epic IGN.com named the #1 Xbox 360 game of all time, Mass Effect 2 begins with the disappearance of Commander Shepard. The story of what happens next - exclusive to this graphic novel - will have the commander's companion Dr. Liara T'Soni undertake a deadly mission of extraordinary importance in the Milky Way's lawless Terminus Systems.
Mass Effect Volume 1: Redemption
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Plotter Mac Walters is the lead writer on Mass Effect 2, the blockbuster video game from Bioware.
Scripter John Jackson Miller is the author of the national best-selling novel, Star Wars: Knight Errant, nine Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic graphic novels, and the Star Wars: Lost Tribe of the Sith eBook series.
Scripter John Jackson Miller is the author of the national best-selling novel, Star Wars: Knight Errant, nine Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic graphic novels, and the Star Wars: Lost Tribe of the Sith eBook series.
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45 of 63 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Playing Mass Effect created an obsession for me. From the music, asthetics, characters, and story it had me hooked from the beginning.
I was really looking forward to this graphic novel. I just want more of the Mass Effect universe. However, after finishing the full series in the graphic novel form, I was very underwhelmed.
The art looks goofy and cartoonish. I don't mind some artistic variation for a comic, but it feels so disconnected from the Mass Effect world.
The biggest issue I had was with the characterizations and dialogue. Since when did Liara become and "shoot first, ask questions later" type? There are cheesy one liners, and each action sequence seems to consist of spying on someone, then jumping them.
Those are antithetical traits to what Mass Effect is all about. The level of mature dialogue and paced action are what felt like a truly mature game experience. This ended up more like Jr High fanfiction. Very disappointing.
I was really looking forward to this graphic novel. I just want more of the Mass Effect universe. However, after finishing the full series in the graphic novel form, I was very underwhelmed.
The art looks goofy and cartoonish. I don't mind some artistic variation for a comic, but it feels so disconnected from the Mass Effect world.
The biggest issue I had was with the characterizations and dialogue. Since when did Liara become and "shoot first, ask questions later" type? There are cheesy one liners, and each action sequence seems to consist of spying on someone, then jumping them.
Those are antithetical traits to what Mass Effect is all about. The level of mature dialogue and paced action are what felt like a truly mature game experience. This ended up more like Jr High fanfiction. Very disappointing.
9 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Jamie
Format:Paperback
I played and loved Mass Effect 1 so much that I bought Mass Effect 2 for full price on the day it was released. I never pay full price. I absolutely loved Mass Effect 2 also, and never really felt like I was missing anything that happened between the two games. However that is basically where this comic falls in the timeline. Actually the events in this comic take place immediately after the events of the opening cut-scene in ME2, just to be precise.
A few people have argued that the Liara T'Soni of this comic does not really mesh with the Liara T'Soni of ME1. As someone who explored the romantic option with Liara in the first game though, I would have to disagree. Here is someone who fought from one end of the galaxy to the other by the side of Commander Shepard, someone who went through heck and back to defeat an overwhelming enemy, someone who fell in love and then lost that love.
What would you do if you found out that that enemy was trying to steal your loved ones remains for some unknown (probably nefarious) reason)? Would you go to any lengths necessary to prevent that from happening? THAT is the Liara T'Soni that we see in this book. And it fits in perfectly with the Liara that we see in ME2. In fact, if you plan on playing (or already have played) the Lair of the Shadow Broker this is a must read. It will really fill in some of the blanks and prepare you for that story.
A few people have argued that the Liara T'Soni of this comic does not really mesh with the Liara T'Soni of ME1. As someone who explored the romantic option with Liara in the first game though, I would have to disagree. Here is someone who fought from one end of the galaxy to the other by the side of Commander Shepard, someone who went through heck and back to defeat an overwhelming enemy, someone who fell in love and then lost that love.
What would you do if you found out that that enemy was trying to steal your loved ones remains for some unknown (probably nefarious) reason)? Would you go to any lengths necessary to prevent that from happening? THAT is the Liara T'Soni that we see in this book. And it fits in perfectly with the Liara that we see in ME2. In fact, if you plan on playing (or already have played) the Lair of the Shadow Broker this is a must read. It will really fill in some of the blanks and prepare you for that story.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Alucard
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
The art doesn't exactly portray Liara well, but it is a good comic book indeed. The art is still pretty good, and as a fan of mass effect, I really liked how it matched the story line between mass effect 1 and 2. Moreover, the dark horse edition has all the volumes, so it was a plus!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great
I just wish the characters looked like they do in the game. But still a good backstory to the shadow broker dlc
Published 2 months ago by jordan farnum
5.0 out of 5 stars
IN-Depth look
I loved reading more into how and what Liara went through to get back Shepard. A must read for any Mass Effect Fan
Published 3 months ago by Alexander Youngberg
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
If you had a romance with Liaria in ME1 then this is the book for you. The art is good and so is the plot. If you are a mass effect fan this is a must have.
Published 3 months ago by Walter Chrzanowski
4.0 out of 5 stars
Still Mass Effect
With the debacle and destruction that is Mass Effect 3, I shouldn't downplay the importance of a well written story. So buy the book.
Published 6 months ago by Alexandru Duta
4.0 out of 5 stars
Liara is not herself.
Mass Effect: Redemption takes place a month after the Normandy was destroyed. Liara travels to Omega to meet a contact who could know the whereabouts of Commander Shepard's body. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Courtney Lynn
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome comic but one string attached...
This comic seemed to be used as a tool to help promote the Mass Effect 2 DLC "The Shadow Broker". The FULL conclusion of the story happens in the DLC. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Matt Dzikowski
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Continuation
This book continues on with the great story that started at Mass Effect. This fills in some of the missing years left in between the death of Commander Shepard and his revival at... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Devlin
4.0 out of 5 stars
Better than most comic book tie-ins
This comic tells part of the story of what happened to Shepard's body between the opening movie of Mass Effect 2, and the beginning of the actual game where Shepard first wakes up... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Philip
3.0 out of 5 stars
Nice collectible for fans of the franchise, but doesn't really add...
I'm a big fan of Bioware's games, but after being thoroughly underwhelmed by David Gaider's debut novelization of the Dragon Age universe, I've largely gone back to my tried and... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Ars Legendi
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Storyline
Story was very well written, put a lot of clarity in the Mass Effect Universe. A must read for any Mass Effect Fan!
Published 14 months ago by Dragon
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