KOTOR or Mass Effect?

[ShiningOmega]

KoTOR is the better of the two, but they're both fantastic games made by one of the best studios out there. You can't go wrong with either.

Also, yes, Taris is a bit slow. Once you escape the planet, it really picks up. Please give it some time.

If you play KoTOR one, I strongly advise the sequel as well, since it is so heavily story-based.
The story, music, and art design isn't as good in the second one, but a lot of the characters are stronger and they have much better voice acting than their KoTOR I counterparts.

Hope you enjoy!

 

[drisky]

KOTOR was glitchy and had a clunky combat system. Mass Effect played soother, had slightly better writing, and was an original universe. For that Mass Effect is a clear choice.

 

[Kill100577]

If you like Star wars then you will love KOTOR. If you are looking for a great game, mass effect is probably better to someone who is not bothered either way.

 

[Wayneguard]

both are dull in the beginning. personally, I liked mass effect more (and i'm a huge star wars fanboy) but kotor is a classic.

 

[Piction Froject]

Mass Effect ATW but it is only because LOTOR is not my cup of tea, the only thing I like about LOTOR is its expansive background and story

 

[Purplefood1]

KOTOR for it's general HK content.
Then ME for it's general funny-ness that stems from being an evil sod.

 

[Grey_Focks]

oh hey, my two favorite games of all time...I'd say go with KotOR first, just because it came out first, and if you haven't played it yet you need to correct that mistake ASAP. The Mass Effects are modern, so you having not played them yet is a little more forgivable...

 

[Rzepik]

Baldur's Gate.

This

Back on the topic:
Gameplay is NOT similar.
I'm not a huge KotOR fan, but I'd rather suggest to start with it.

 

[b-vigilanT]

KOTOR, obviously. Is this even a real question?

Make sure to get the restoration patches and that stuff, it really does enhance a player's experience.

 

[Azaraxzealot]

Oh god, yeah that was the thing about KotOR that pissed me off.
Taris sucks... a lot. It really really sucks.

better than Pagarus (is that the name of that asteroid?) because at least Taris had people to talk to and a city to wander around in.

on another note, Mass Effect is very fast-paced and action-oriented while KotOR is more Role-Playing focused, and then there's the fact that your character is mute, so it kind of breaks immersion.

 

[C117]

Start with KOTOR. It is a great game, but after playing Mass Effect (which is one of the best games evar) it might become a bit too hard to get into.

 

[KissofKetchup]

I played KOTOR II I think (may have been the first) But I just didn't have the patience to do the first level when you're the droid and have to do whatever you had to do. Then I learned that it was a turned based RPG, something that I really have no personal taste for. So I just stopped playing it, not that it sucked, it just wasn't for me.

 

[TheMigrantSoldier]

I hate to admit it but Mass Effect got me into BioWare games. I'd say get them both.

 

[meowchef]

Both games are incredible. Might as well start with KotOR, then go with ME and ME2 so you can appreciate the technological move forward.

 

[LogicNProportion]

KoTOR has a better story, and a much better universe.

Mass Effect has better gameplay.

 

[AndyFromMonday]

To me, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic seems like a relic of the past. It's boring and also has a boring story, at least in my opinion. The beginning is boring as all fuck and Star Wars itself is a boring universe. It probably picks up after getting off that horrible Sith starting planet but I can't be bothered to complete all the quests there to find out.

Mass Effect on the other hand has a modern story, well fleshed out and interesting characters, a decent combat system(2nd basically taught third person shooters a lesson if you ask me), a very interesting story with an extremely interesting backstory. All in all, Mass Effect is the better space opera here, at least in my opinion. I might be wrong as, like I've said before, I've never fully played KOTOR.

 

[Programmed_For_Damage]

Play KOTOR first because it's harder to go back once you've played Mass Effect. Believe me, I recently replayed KOTOR2 and it was a real chore to get through, despite the fact I used to love it. That said I enjoyed the original KOTOR much more; but Mass Effect will spoil you.

 

[SL33TBL1ND]

I honestly wouldn't play either. Both bored me.

 

[TheRealGoochman]

I love KOTOR
BUT I have to say I love Mass Effect more
Mass Effect all the way!

 

[9Darksoul6]

here are my funny equations:
Mass Effect D&D < Lord of the Rings ,,
Spectres + Light Sabers + Force = Jedis.
...
So you pretty much get the same atmosphere in both games.

Characters are interesting in both games. ME1's story is a little too long and is full of small tedious parts, just like KOTOR1's. You'll also get the same feeling of epicness after completing both games.
Mass Effect is more or less everything KOTOR is, except it's more action-focused and prettier.
I'd say play Mass Effect and fuck KOTOR, because you'll probably get bored after playing the two, no matter which order.