Skilled in both biotic skills (thats space magic, folks) and tech abilities, Norman says the Sentinel is "the only class that can blast through any enemy's defenses ... with or without your squad backing you up." With only a handful of weeks left before the game's January 26 release date, it won't be long before we get to find out exactly how adept the Sentinel is for ourselves.
Mass Effect 2 dev profiles Sentinel class, the 'Jack of All Trades'
by Ben Gilbert 
on Dec 14th 2009 5:30PM
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Skilled in both biotic skills (thats space magic, folks) and tech abilities, Norman says the Sentinel is "the only class that can blast through any enemy's defenses ... with or without your squad backing you up." With only a handful of weeks left before the game's January 26 release date, it won't be long before we get to find out exactly how adept the Sentinel is for ourselves.
Reader Comments (49)
Posted: Dec 14th 2009 5:42PM smcn said
I can't wrap my head around the fact that it's just a little over a month. Going from December to January is always like a timewarp to me.
At any rate, I'm ready. Just finished a 100% playthrough in ME, including the stupid collection quests but excluding Pinnacle Station. I even spent an hour trying to buy Pinnacle Station knowing it's terrible, but the EA store simply wouldn't let me. I did buy Galaxy for my iPod though.
I've logged well over 100 hours in that game, 80 of which were on a single character across multiple playthroughs. I've never been more inspired by a game universe.
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At any rate, I'm ready. Just finished a 100% playthrough in ME, including the stupid collection quests but excluding Pinnacle Station. I even spent an hour trying to buy Pinnacle Station knowing it's terrible, but the EA store simply wouldn't let me. I did buy Galaxy for my iPod though.
I've logged well over 100 hours in that game, 80 of which were on a single character across multiple playthroughs. I've never been more inspired by a game universe.
Posted: Dec 14th 2009 5:44PM (Unverified) said
I am doing the same thing right now. I just reached Level 60 last night. Game never gets old. This will be my 4th time beating it, I think.
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Posted: Dec 14th 2009 5:47PM copa said
Vanguards and Sentinels are absolutely adorable at lower levels, but for late-game you can't compete with the Adept.
By the end of Mass Effect, I was just calmly walking into the middle of firefights, waving my arms, and sending dozens of bodies flying in every direction.
And laughing maniacally.
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By the end of Mass Effect, I was just calmly walking into the middle of firefights, waving my arms, and sending dozens of bodies flying in every direction.
And laughing maniacally.
Posted: Dec 14th 2009 6:04PM Rhamsey said
My first playthrough was an adept, my insane was with a adept, I love the adept, but once you get all of the achievements, and use them to pass on a skill, certain classes become amazing. This is where the adept falls short of the vanguards usefulness.
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Posted: Dec 14th 2009 5:40PM Dirty said
Minor complaint. I felt like it was impossible to get all of the achievements in the game unless you used Soldier, Adept, Engineer. The mixed classes I used (sentinal) were unable to do specific abilities. so even after 3 playthroughs I am missing achievos, which is kinda ridiculous considering the amount of time that was spent playing the game.
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Posted: Dec 14th 2009 5:41PM GoldandFinal said
Oh the things that I would do to get a copy right now
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Posted: Dec 14th 2009 5:42PM (Unverified) said
I think I need to give BioWare a visit. I'm sure, with my powers, I can get a review copy.
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Posted: Dec 14th 2009 7:02PM Premature ejaculation man said
They'd be more impressed with mine, so I'd get it.
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Posted: Dec 14th 2009 9:31PM (Unverified) said
It takes more than making 200 comments a day on a video game blog to impress bioware.
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Posted: Dec 14th 2009 5:42PM (Unverified) said
I'm still sticking with Vanguard because of my previous save and because of that awesome body slam move they have now. I'll probably play an adept on the 2nd playthrough since it seems like biotics regenerate their skills almost instantly now so I won't be stuck running around with just a pistol for 2 minute stretches.
Love the new updated combat though. This is what combat in an RPG should be like, not waiting for your opponent to attack.
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Love the new updated combat though. This is what combat in an RPG should be like, not waiting for your opponent to attack.
Posted: Dec 14th 2009 5:55PM MowDownJoe said
I wanna see some info on the Infiltrator, since that's what I used on my first run (and my only complete run... using the buggy, crashy PC version makes going through two runs hard).
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Posted: Dec 14th 2009 6:38PM MGTrey said
You were running around with a pistol for two minutes waiting on the cooldown because you were low leveled. That's the only explanation. All biotics at Mastery with the Adept talent line filled care around ten-to-fifteen seconds in cooldown.
Also, the only reason this guy is spamming powers in the video is because it's running on debug mode, or he's maxed. If you can spam biotics like that in the retail version, it'll be too broken.
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Also, the only reason this guy is spamming powers in the video is because it's running on debug mode, or he's maxed. If you can spam biotics like that in the retail version, it'll be too broken.
Posted: Dec 14th 2009 5:43PM Shagittarius said
After what a disappointment ME1 was is anyone actually excited for this?
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Posted: Dec 14th 2009 5:45PM RKN said
Prepare for downvote rape, NOW!
I'm only 9 hours into ME1 on the PC, but am really enjoying it so far so I'll have to disagree with you, when the vast majority also likes the game. But I will disagree with those that gush praise over Arkham Asylum (overrated IMO), people should have their own opinions.
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I'm only 9 hours into ME1 on the PC, but am really enjoying it so far so I'll have to disagree with you, when the vast majority also likes the game. But I will disagree with those that gush praise over Arkham Asylum (overrated IMO), people should have their own opinions.
Posted: Dec 14th 2009 5:45PM (Unverified) said
How was it disappointing? I and alot of people thought it was a amazing game. I mean everyone has there opinion but what did you not like?
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Posted: Dec 14th 2009 5:49PM (Unverified) said
That was probably the most obvious troll comment ever. 0 effort, 0 execution.
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Posted: Dec 14th 2009 6:15PM CaramelZappa said
protip: Just because you didn't like it, doesn't mean it's bad.
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Posted: Dec 14th 2009 7:42PM (Unverified) said
ME1 was great, as are pretty much all BioWare games. If you had said "after what a disappointment Dragon Age was", I'd agree.
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Posted: Dec 14th 2009 5:48PM RudyHuxtable said
I asked my fiance for this and the Bioshock 2 Limited Edition for xmas.... so in other words, I'll be opening a card that has a pair of receipts from Gamestop since they won't be out in time. But they'll be the best receipts I could ever hope for.
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Posted: Dec 16th 2009 12:20PM RudyHuxtable said
I know! I'm all growed up!
I want... to talk... to YOUUUUUUUUUUUUU
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I want... to talk... to YOUUUUUUUUUUUUU
Posted: Dec 14th 2009 5:51PM SmilinGoat said
first this game comes out, then GoW3, then GT5, then half a dozen other good games, finally it looks like it will end with Fable 3.
awesome year for gaming. just like this year.
i cant wait. (bwt this is by far on the top of my list of games i want to play)
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awesome year for gaming. just like this year.
i cant wait. (bwt this is by far on the top of my list of games i want to play)
Posted: Dec 14th 2009 6:03PM Nier said
Warp is one of the most satisfying biotic abilities ever.
"Oh, you want to use immunity for the billionth time? TAKE THIS! WARRRRRRRRP!"
PEW PEW PEW. dead.
Seriously, Vanguard + Lift + Warp + that recharge ability = instant victory. Hopefully Sentinels won't be the only mixed class with Warp or I will cry.
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"Oh, you want to use immunity for the billionth time? TAKE THIS! WARRRRRRRRP!"
PEW PEW PEW. dead.
Seriously, Vanguard + Lift + Warp + that recharge ability = instant victory. Hopefully Sentinels won't be the only mixed class with Warp or I will cry.
Posted: Dec 14th 2009 6:19PM (Unverified) said
Especially with those pesky Krogan. I hated playing Insanity because I would one more shot from killing them, while they are on the ground, and immunity would activate.
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Posted: Dec 15th 2009 3:35PM (Unverified) said
Why wouldn't Sentinel and Vanguard be the only mixed classes with Warp? Warp is a Biotic ability. There are only three classes with biotics, one pure, two mixed.
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Posted: Dec 14th 2009 6:06PM The Blank Mage Returns said
"the only class that can blast through any enemy's defenses ... with or without your squad backing you up."
So.... it's OP?
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So.... it's OP?
Posted: Dec 14th 2009 6:18PM BlackedOut said
Yeah its pretty much the Death Knight class for Mass Effect 2
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Posted: Dec 14th 2009 6:43PM MGTrey said
They have the worst armor in the game, and that "Sentinel armor" thing they're hyping seems to be at most an over-glorified Barrier/Shield Boost.
Furthermore, their weaponry is laughable, as you'll be sitting there useless until your abilities cooldown (or you have a bonus talent like SRs or ARs).
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Furthermore, their weaponry is laughable, as you'll be sitting there useless until your abilities cooldown (or you have a bonus talent like SRs or ARs).
Posted: Dec 14th 2009 6:18PM (Unverified) said
i guess there might be parts of the game where shepard is rolling solo dolo
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Posted: Dec 14th 2009 6:41PM (Unverified) said
Oh wallet...you know not the raping and pillaging you will be forced to endure this year...
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Posted: Dec 14th 2009 8:05PM (Unverified) said
Good news, wallet--you've been reprieved until 2010.
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Posted: Dec 14th 2009 6:40PM MGTrey said
The only thing I find slightly boner-wilting is all the boring level design in these promos. I mean, I'm SURE these are this way because they don't want to show the awesome stuff before the game ships, but by God, what's with all the boxes?
Everything else is looking amazing though. The combat looks so fluid, and the pop-in is all but eliminated. Excellent.
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Everything else is looking amazing though. The combat looks so fluid, and the pop-in is all but eliminated. Excellent.
Posted: Dec 14th 2009 7:13PM Uncle Jesse said
I'm sure I'll still be experiencing lots of "pop-up" again when I play this game...
if you know what I mean.
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if you know what I mean.
Posted: Dec 14th 2009 8:55PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
Looks like they've done a good job making this one more like an action but still tactical shooter.
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Posted: Dec 14th 2009 11:55PM Crimsic said
What the hell is wrong with him commenting on a damn gaming website, he's not bothering you, he's contributing to the article, infact, he's doing more than you assholes who are taking the time and space by insulting him.
---Whoa...that was wierd...why is Darth Brad waving his hand infront of my face...did I just say something?---
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