It wasn't "always" kinda censored - it was censored in ME1, mostly because at the time game was developed, LGBTQ was on the rise, not part of the norm yet. Which is why FemShep can act surprised when Liara hits on her.
That being said, fictional characters having a specific sexual orientation - even if it's Bi - is important, because it can enrich their character. July in Cyberpunk 2077 is lesbian, and it's done right, it's a part of who she is, not just a marketing decision, so it makes her character much better. River is straight - same thing.
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u/TheEltarn Sep 27 '25
It wasn't "always" kinda censored - it was censored in ME1, mostly because at the time game was developed, LGBTQ was on the rise, not part of the norm yet. Which is why FemShep can act surprised when Liara hits on her.
That being said, fictional characters having a specific sexual orientation - even if it's Bi - is important, because it can enrich their character. July in Cyberpunk 2077 is lesbian, and it's done right, it's a part of who she is, not just a marketing decision, so it makes her character much better. River is straight - same thing.
Making everyone Bi is, IMO, lazy writing.