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GC 09: Mass Effect 2's 'Grunt' looks mean, also young photo

Commander Shepard has to assemble the nastiest and deadliest cast of characters around him if he -- and the rest of human civilization -- is to have a chance at finding out why his race is disappearing in Mass Effect 2. The faceless assassin Thane is one of these characters. Add Grunt to the sure-to-be-growing list.

Grunt is described as an erratic Krogan who never felt defeat. Like Wrex, Grunt is billed as a strong fighter with a mean streak. The official release questions his loyalty, which we’ll take as a good thing. Grunt is like the Wrex we’ll never have -- but we may see -- in the next Mass Effect.

Below in the gallery are five fresh screenshots of the alien toad. In addition to his youthful glow, notice how sharp the follow-up is looking. We’re excited; confirmed.

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Dutch's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/19/2009 10:35
Dutch
Wow. I'm not sure why, but after playing Mass Effect I don't think I realized that krogans even could look young.
RIMoonlight's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/19/2009 10:58
RIMoonlight
Does this all mean we can stop him from rhino charging into battle zones like an idiot?
Major Pyr0's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/19/2009 11:00
Major Pyr0
Awwwwww look at the little fellow. 5 bucks says that hes a teenager in krogan years.
ajaxender's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/19/2009 11:25
ajaxender
We dont get Wrex? Aww. He was my favorite team-mate by far in ME 1. He was only outshined by the incredible badass that was myself, of course.
Xzyliac's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/19/2009 11:44
Xzyliac
I really wanna know how they plan to explain this whole new party bull shit.

I really got attatched to my crew. :(
the Company's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/19/2009 12:03
the Company
I've been wondering what kinds of things will carry over from our Mass Effect saved files, specifically in my case since my Wrex was shot dead by Ashley.

I have a feeling (hoping) that this might be the kind of thing effected by that 'choice.' Could be interesting.
Mecha Jesus's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/19/2009 12:10
Mecha Jesus
Man, Wrex was awesome. Who knows about the new guy.

And toads? I always thought they looked more like big ol' shark people.

With the teeth and hump and all.
Pangloss's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/19/2009 12:27
Pangloss
@Dutch: There was a good reason for that impression, canonically: the Krogans had been stricken by a gene-virus that all but stopped reproduction, which means that in fact, there aren't a hell of a lot of young Krogans running around.
KIHP's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/19/2009 12:34
KIHP
Is that Tali next to him?
Also wrex was my best bud with Ashley as my girl and we just fucked shit up. I just hope the fill some role like after something happens they rescue your team and you can then accept missions from them because in my play though I only lost the guy with the migraines
RIMoonlight's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/19/2009 13:41
RIMoonlight
If that's Tali than I'm happy. She was definitely one of my favourite Mass Effect characters. That, and I love quarians in general.
Holiday's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/19/2009 15:20
Holiday
Meh, Wrex could prolly whoop his ass. Like the Asari strippers in the club though, meow!
kitae's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/19/2009 16:31
kitae
Grunt is a fully controllable member of your party, there's a big difference between personality and gameplay! He is aggressive though. I <3 him.
JagSpring's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/19/2009 18:56
JagSpring
Looks awesome! I did love Wrex though and his comments were always gold.
Pure Poison 1's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/19/2009 19:22
Pure Poison 1
I love Krogans they are so cute. I want Wrex back for ME2 but I guess Grunt will be good enough.
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