While this still isn't the ending the trilogy deserved, I have to agree with Susan that the emotional component here is powerful enough that I can just roll my eyes at the Catalyst rather than fly into a rage.
It's enough, really, to have that last goodbye right before the beam, to see Falere and Samara reunited, asari rejoicing on Thessia, krogan babies, Zaeed relaxing on a beach somewhere... and, of course, the minute difference in whether your love interest actually puts your name on the memorial wall or hesitates, as if uncertain... it's closure, and it's satisfying, and it's enough.
Not sure if BioWare stands redeemed in my eyes - the "secret" fourth ending just reeks of immature resentment on the part of the creators - but perhaps it's enough for me to keep an open mind as to whatever their next project may be.
It's enough, really, to have that last goodbye right before the beam, to see Falere and Samara reunited, asari rejoicing on Thessia, krogan babies, Zaeed relaxing on a beach somewhere... and, of course, the minute difference in whether your love interest actually puts your name on the memorial wall or hesitates, as if uncertain... it's closure, and it's satisfying, and it's enough.
Not sure if BioWare stands redeemed in my eyes - the "secret" fourth ending just reeks of immature resentment on the part of the creators - but perhaps it's enough for me to keep an open mind as to whatever their next project may be.
