'Mass Effect: Foundation Volume 2' is more graphic novel based on the best selling Bioware video game of the same name. Again, it's written by Mac Walters, who was lead writer on Mass Effect 2 and Mass Effect 3. I found this second volume to be more even and a bit easier to follow and I liked it more than the first.
This volume starts about where the prologue to Mass Effect 2 is. Matthew Shepard is presumed dead in the aftermath of the attack on the Normandy. Characters from the game are sent out to confirm it, and retrieve the body for better or worse. The character of Jacob is fleshed out more and he is shown to be compassionate to those considered to be collateral damage. Miranda just wants to get the job done at any price. There are a few different stories in the volume, but they just feel more fleshed out and complete this time.
The art gets spotty in places. There are some great full panels, but then the art degrades into almost pen sketches. It's a little inconsistent, so I found it disappointing. I wanted gorgeous art like we get in the game and it delivers for the most part. The writing, as I mentioned, is much tighter this time. Perhaps because the first volume was centered around the first game and Mac Walters wasn't the lead writer. Regardless, for fans of the game, it's nice to get more character story and this doesn't disappoint.
I was given a review copy of this graphic novel by Diamond Book Distributors and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
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