Mass Effect 2

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  1. MillersWeeb
    Nov 16, 2018
    5
    Ну тут за жопу Миранды один балл накину. Думаю лучшая из частей. Можно играть за псайкера.
  2. Shadow1995
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    After buying the trilogy and loving the first Mass Effect, I started the second one immediately after completing the first game, I was straight away impressed in how your decisions from the first game carried onto the second game, I never at the time and still haven't played a game where your actions determine what happens into the second game, your decision from the first game reallyAfter buying the trilogy and loving the first Mass Effect, I started the second one immediately after completing the first game, I was straight away impressed in how your decisions from the first game carried onto the second game, I never at the time and still haven't played a game where your actions determine what happens into the second game, your decision from the first game really matter, and I was excited that my story on how I choose to play is carrying on into the second one, I loved the story of this one building up your team getting to know each individual and learning their back stories and gain loyalty from all of them if you choose to do their loyalty quests which really matter for the final mission, the gameplay understandably is better than the first one, it wasn't so clunky, it continued the element of importance of decision making, what impressed me the most was the bonding of each character and how you choose to interact with them determining their relationship with you, the story was fantastic in this one, and to the very end your decision matter which carry onto the third game, like the first Mass Effect, a 9/10… Expand
  3. paulraised
    Nov 12, 2018
    9
    Not as good as the first game, but it has some interesting changes and twists that should be praised. The only thing that seems forced is the segue of the stories between the games, the transition is a bit far fetched, but it does offer some open ended thoughts at the end.
  4. GarethB
    Oct 21, 2018
    9
    A great plot and characters thrown together into a meaningful story, some of the quests were excellent and with the paragon/renegade options really feeling like they impact on what happens!
  5. Regmilion
    Oct 5, 2018
    10
    Лучшее что делали BioWare. Драматичная сага про капитана Шепарда запала в душу навсегда.
  6. Justmygaming
    Aug 15, 2018
    10
    Anything less than a solid ten doesn't give this game the acclaim it deserves. This game is a story and gameplay masterpiece, a technical marvel with its end mission, with a cast full of memorable and lovable people. This game will always be with me in my heart
  7. TonyKontana
    Aug 8, 2018
    10
    Любимейшая часть любимейшей серии. Отличные миссии как сюжетные так и побочные, отлично прописанный лор, атмосфера, музыка. В этой игре хорошо если уж не все, то почти все.
  8. prossnip42
    Jul 29, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a continuation of me reviewing the entirety of the Mass Effect franchise which i had the pleasure of purchasing and playing through it throughout it. I already reviewed Mass Effect 1 and thought it was a good start to this franchise. So what about the 2nd one? Well let's find out

    Pros:
    -The graphics have definitely gotten an upgrade. everything looks better, flashier and prettier. The worlds you land on look interesting with their own habitats and cities to explore. Don't be mistake though, this is a linear game but you have so much wiggle room in the areas that they put you in
    -Once again the story is fantastic. It continues the story to Mass Effect one where Sovereign was destroyed and a new threat called the Collectors are wiping out human colonies. Commander Shepard is hired by the Illusive man (played brilliantly by Martin Sheen by the way) to investigate the disappearances of the colonies. What happens next i won't spoil because if you're a loser like me and have only just discovered this franchise then i don't wanna spoil it for you
    -The combat has been improved by a ten fold. No more is getting to cover a chore, now it's seamless and fluid. No longer does aiming feel like somebody's pushing your right hand, now it's perfect. And most importantly. NO MAKO!! Thank the spirits for that
    - The characters. Dear God the characters are so good. Every single one of your companions has their own stories, backgrounds which you'll need to discover in order to keep them alive and so on. And the love interests are actually good (P.S Tali is the ultimate space waifu and i will strangle you if you think otherwise)

    Cons:
    -One thing i will complain about when it comes to Mass Effect 2 is that it feels less like an RPG than the previous installment. Not that Mass Effect 1 was very RPG to begin with but they took out the most basic RPG elements to make it more action oriented. Which is fine by me but for some people it might get them turned off

    In conclusion in my opinion this is the best game in the Mass Effect franchise. It has everything you'd want and more. And at the end of the game, when you see the big terrifying space octopuses flying in mass towards Earth, you know **** is about to go down. In the 3rd one at least    … Expand
  9. Diegochocho
    Jul 3, 2018
    10
    Fascinante juego, una jugabilidad mucho mejor que la primera entrega, una historia increíblemente hermosa, es pocas palabras, supera en todo al Mass Effect 1.
  10. Panica3643D
    Jun 17, 2018
    10
    Великолепное продолжение игры, в котором всё стало только ещё лучше.
  11. theirrelephants
    May 25, 2018
    8
    I know this game gets a lot of flack for focusing more on the shooter aspects rather than the rpg ones, but I found the party members more than made up for it. Liara, Miranda, Jack, etc were all fun characters.

    The story suffers a bit compared to the first game, but the slightly (very) improved gunplay and what I feel is better dialogue makes up for it. The renegade interrupts are    I know this game gets a lot of flack for focusing more on the shooter aspects rather than the rpg ones, but I found the party members more than made up for it. Liara, Miranda, Jack, etc were all fun characters.

    The story suffers a bit compared to the first game, but the slightly (very) improved gunplay and what I feel is better dialogue makes up for it. The renegade interrupts are hilarious and some of the one liners had me laughing out loud. Probably the last good game Bioware made.

    For those of you who haven't played Mass Effect 3 that are reading this review: Don't.    … Expand
  12. JaapStam
    May 19, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Al reconstruir a Shepard este olvida como disparar... A mitad del juego se vuelve bastante repetitivo pero el final vale la pena.

    When rebuilding to Shepard this forgets how to shoot... Halfway through the game it becomes quite repetitive but the end is worth it.    … Expand
  13. micic00
    May 12, 2018
    4
    A dumbed down Mass Effect 2. Corridor shooter, so few RPG elements that it's actually FPS more than RPG. A teen game with lame dialogue and occasional flirting wtih sex. Main story game is decent, graphics great for the time. Overall skip if you're looking for an RPG/grownup game, play if you don't like thinking and are just looking for shooting/running/following an objective marker.
  14. KARF4GEN
    May 10, 2018
    10
    Из трилогии и вбоквела андромеда именно вторая часть самая цельная и цепляющая.
    Мое уважение Хадсону и Карпишину
  15. Greko03
    May 9, 2018
    10
    Desde el inicio hasta el final me sorprendió, un juego épico, lleno de emociones y decisiones que te harán pensar demasiado en las consecuencias, un sello característico de la trilogía, una maravilla de videojuego.
  16. AbeMC
    Mar 21, 2018
    9
    Mass Effect 2 takes the story and characters from the first game and adds an even better story and more characters with a darker, almost noir / horror overtone. More of a third-person-shooter with RPG elements instead of a “regular” RPG, the missions, voice-acting, music, combat, and graphics come together for an unforgettable ride. Mass Effect 2 is BioWare’s high water mark and theMass Effect 2 takes the story and characters from the first game and adds an even better story and more characters with a darker, almost noir / horror overtone. More of a third-person-shooter with RPG elements instead of a “regular” RPG, the missions, voice-acting, music, combat, and graphics come together for an unforgettable ride. Mass Effect 2 is BioWare’s high water mark and the pinnacle of the developer’s “golden age.” A less than ideal DLC situation tempers the enthusiasm, but only a little.

    ++ That final mission. What missions you have completed (or haven’t!), what upgrades you installed (or didn’t!), who you assign to certain tasks as part of the mission – the fate of your crew literally rests on your decisions.

    + Mass Effect 2 assembles a fantastic cast of diverse characters. Several return from the first game (like Garrus and Tali), while the new additions all have unique personalities and back stories. Including DLC, there are TWELVE possible squad-mates.
    + The stakes are high. With the rest of the galaxy closing their eyes to the Reaper threat that manifested in the first Mass Effect game, Shepard is the only person with the opportunity to halt the coming invasion.
    + Character missions. While saving the galaxy is well and good, helping your team become focused for the final battle involves the completion of individual “loyalty missions.” Lots of variety here, from pursuing a gang lord through a burning factory (Zaeed’s mission), to exploring the rubble of the krogan homeworld (Mordin’s mission) to fighting the criminal underworld in the backstreets of Ilium (Miranda’s mission), you’ll be taken many places as you help the members of your squad find a small measure of peace.
    + The voice acting is some of the best in a video game. In addition to the return of series regulars voiced by Mark Meer / Jennifer Hale, Keith David, Brandon Keener and Seth Green, the supporting cast includes Martin Sheen (yes, THAT Martin Sheen), Yvonne Strahovski, Claudia Black, Adam Baldwin, Tricia Helfer, Shohreh Aghdashloo, and Michael Hogan.
    + Great soundtrack. Jack Wall & crew kept the synth base of the previous Mass Effect soundtrack, but added more orchestra and bigger Hollywood-style heroic themes.
    + Good graphics (Unreal 3). While not Crysis, still some of the best visuals of its time. Low-res textures aside, they hold up well.
    + Ability to import saves from Mass Effect 1. Several of the decisions you made in the first game have an impact here.

    +/- Greatly improved combat over the first Mass Effect game. Weapons have decent heft, while individual weapons feel and sound different from each other (even if the damage they do is largely similar). Gone, though, is the unlimited ammunition of the previous game; now we have “thermal clips,” which makes the gunplay much like every other shooter out there. The tactical pause menu is present, and is still useful, as companion AI is still not the best.
    +/- The Mako rover (and planetary exploration) is gone. Rejoice, ye who hated the Mako.
    +/- Mass Effect 2 is a complete experience without DLC. Several DLC are great adventures (Lair of the Shadow Broker, Kasumi, Arrival, Overlord), but aren't included with the base or Deluxe editions.

    - No, the Deluxe Edition does NOT include all the DLC.
    - The DLC is pricey. Buying ALL the available, non-free DLC will cost $25 on the Origin store.
    - Logging in to EA’s “Cerberus Network” is required to play with DLC installed.
    - Capped at 62 fps. This can be unlocked via a config file.
    - Load times are oddly high.
    - RPG elements are greatly reduced / gone. Skills and talents are extremely streamlined. Using one skill puts ALL of the skills on cool-down, forcing you to create combos with your squad (in the first Mass Effect, using a skill triggered a cool-down for only that skill). The loot and inventory management is completely gone; instead Shepard finds credits, medigel, the occasional weapon and “various industrial bits” (seriously, that’s what some scrap is called).
    - Forced sequence of missions. Unlike the first Mass Effect, which allowed you to play the primary missions in any order, Mass Effect 2 tiers the primary missions in prescribed stages. My understanding is that the game was forced into this format so console players wouldn’t need to keep swapping discs.
    - The famous “climbing bug” can happen anywhere, any time Shepard makes contact with terrain. It has never been patched. Quick-save often.

    Mass Effect 2 is a superb sequel and one of the great narrative-driven space adventure games. It would easily be worth the asking price, but the pricey DLC means you should only get it when on sale for 75% off. EA is mercilessly milking a fantastic game because they know they have a true classic on their hands, and they know that people will pay to experience it. *smh*    … Expand
  17. iddqd4
    Mar 17, 2018
    8
    В этот раз сюжетец можно описать вообще двумя словами, собираем команду и летим на одну последнюю миссию. Написано гораздо слабее первой части. И так во всем.
  18. post_no_bills
    Mar 11, 2018
    0
    OK, so why such a bad score? Is it fair?

    I want to be clear about one thing. This is NOT a review based on how much I loved the game ORIGINALLY. It is a review of the game as it is NOW. Why the difference? The game is still for sale on Origin, which, in my mind, confers a responsibility on the part of EA to ensure that it actually works on modern systems. IT DOES NOT.    OK, so why such a bad score? Is it fair?

    I want to be clear about one thing. This is NOT a review based on how much I loved the game ORIGINALLY. It is a review of the game as it is NOW.

    Why the difference? The game is still for sale on Origin, which, in my mind, confers a responsibility on the part of EA to ensure that it actually works on modern systems. IT DOES NOT.

    Specifically, there are game ending bugs associated with both the Liara and Kasumi missions. Game ending. As in, no way past.

    I have wasted quite a bit of time on this, and I heartily regret my decision to repurchase this game (my original purchase was via CD, and it was too scratched up to reload).

    Buying this game in 2010 was a great idea. Buying this game today is a complete waste of time and money. Given the spectacular incompetence typically shown by EA in almost everything they do I probably should have expected it, but I didn't. So shame on me.

    Edit: I spent 3 hours online with EA technical support. Three (3) different people. Their technical support is singularly inept. End result? It is a BUG. They could not figure out a way around it. It is a top of the line system that I play tons of games on without any problems. It is SHAMEFUL that they are selling old software that they know probably won't work.    … Expand
  19. jimlock
    Mar 9, 2018
    10
    A very well executed RPG. Immersive, detailed, with great characters and lore. "Choise and Consequence" plays a great role in the game and makes the player feel that they can actually affect the world with their actions.
    The Game improves on its predecessor in so many ways ( and most importantly gets rid of MAKO exploration!).
    While Mass Effect 1 is in and on itself a superb game as    A very well executed RPG. Immersive, detailed, with great characters and lore. "Choise and Consequence" plays a great role in the game and makes the player feel that they can actually affect the world with their actions.
    The Game improves on its predecessor in so many ways ( and most importantly gets rid of MAKO exploration!).
    While Mass Effect 1 is in and on itself a superb game as well, Mass Effect 2 takes a dive into the more dirty and obscure pockets of the Milky May. The Omega arc, Illium, Blue Suns, Eclipse, Blood Pack... all manage to make the galaxy more real, more vibrant and dark whilst maintaining the techie aspect of the franchise.
    But if I was allowed to praise a single aspect of the game, that would be its characters. Well written, well designed, diverse, funny.. serious... they really take the game to another level.    … Expand
  20. alanbessa
    Feb 24, 2018
    10
    Masterpiece.

    One of the best in the genre, choices, story, characterization, depth, this game has it all.
  21. CoKronakan
    Feb 12, 2018
    9
    Visually stunning game for it's time. Amazing immersive semi opened sandbox environment. Best characters ever, and fun game-play. Overall the best game from it's series.
  22. JavierTaco
    Jan 17, 2018
    10
    This is an extraordinary game. It is my 2nd favorite game of all time perhaps. It takes pretty much everything that was good from Mass Effect 1 and introduces it to a new light, and the gameplay has been improved dramatically. I also think its graphics are way ahead of its time, and they still impress me to this day. I can't think of many final missions that even come close to the oneThis is an extraordinary game. It is my 2nd favorite game of all time perhaps. It takes pretty much everything that was good from Mass Effect 1 and introduces it to a new light, and the gameplay has been improved dramatically. I also think its graphics are way ahead of its time, and they still impress me to this day. I can't think of many final missions that even come close to the one found in this game. It is just amazing.… Expand
  23. PappyBakesCakes
    Dec 12, 2017
    8
    This game is great as both a standalone venture and as a sequel. The highlight of the game is the combat which is both simplistic and complex enough to feel rewarding without having to put too much effort. Compared to the first game there are a lot of improvements, namely in the combat and character development, but at times the dialogue does suffer from being a bit out of place. In factThis game is great as both a standalone venture and as a sequel. The highlight of the game is the combat which is both simplistic and complex enough to feel rewarding without having to put too much effort. Compared to the first game there are a lot of improvements, namely in the combat and character development, but at times the dialogue does suffer from being a bit out of place. In fact behind the whole game there is that feeling of being "out of place" which is the main reason I gave it an 8... beyond the fact its super easy to accidentally get stuck behind cover.… Expand
  24. argo2001
    Dec 5, 2017
    1
    Самая переоценённая игра в истории.
    Именно с неё началось падение Биовар, она заложила те основы, которые сделали игры Биовар всё хуже и хуже с каждым новым выпуском.
    После почти шедеврального МЭ 1 Биовар выпустила крайне унылый почти безсюжетный шутер с отвратительным и совершенно однообразным геймплеем. И тот факт, что эта недоигра была хорошо принята общественностью - сыграло с    Самая переоценённая игра в истории.
    Именно с неё началось падение Биовар, она заложила те основы, которые сделали игры Биовар всё хуже и хуже с каждым новым выпуском.
    После почти шедеврального МЭ 1 Биовар выпустила крайне унылый почти безсюжетный шутер с отвратительным и совершенно однообразным геймплеем. И тот факт, что эта недоигра была хорошо принята общественностью - сыграло с разработчиками и издателем злую шутку.
    Единственный плюс МЭ2 - это финальная миссия, но до неё игра уже успела вызвать к себе ненависть и презрение.    … Expand
  25. Trenos
    Nov 29, 2017
    8
    Nice Sequel, again great story, soundtrack and characters but this time game-play and side quests are very good, and last mission......last mission is the best mission of all games! Very Good game and definitely best Mass Effect.
  26. ComandanteCobra
    Nov 18, 2017
    10
    It's a must have game.
    It's on pair with Fallout 1 (1997), Baldur's Gate 2 (2000), Dragonage (2009) and all the other classic rpg.
    Plenty of player choice, very good narrative, detailed character, splendid voice acting, fun combat (Beware though that it's more action oriented....gameplay it's more "simple" than old school turn-based rpg). I really liked the interactions between player    It's a must have game.
    It's on pair with Fallout 1 (1997), Baldur's Gate 2 (2000), Dragonage (2009) and all the other classic rpg.
    Plenty of player choice, very good narrative, detailed character, splendid voice acting, fun combat (Beware though that it's more action oriented....gameplay it's more "simple" than old school turn-based rpg).
    I really liked the interactions between player and companions and npc.
    Play it !!!!, Now you cand find it very cheap.    … Expand
  27. Jilliman
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    Bellissimo!! Consigliato, non posso aggiungere nulla alle altre recensioni...... da comprare assolutamente!!! 10/10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  28. Magic_Pony
    Aug 13, 2017
    10
    One of the best games in gaming history if not the best. I really enjoyed the mass effect 3 but yeah the ending wasn't the best. Still the story, the characters, the jokes, the epic moments, the choices u had to make and everything was perfect. It's a shame that u can't say that from the Andromeda
  29. Tomle1202
    Jul 2, 2017
    9
    Mass Effect 2 is like Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight - the type of outstandingly amazing sequel that surpasses every aspects of its memorable predecessor.
  30. Genezi
    Jun 10, 2017
    9
    Great game. i have spent a lot of time on this title. It has a great story with memorable characters. Good gameplay with lots of possibilities during missions and best cut scenes with good dialogs.
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#1 Best PC Game of 2010
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#3 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
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#4 Most Shared PC Game of 2010

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Metascore
94

Universal acclaim - based on 55 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 55
  3. Negative: 0 out of 55
  1. Vandal
    96
    Mass Effect 2 resumes with pride the path opened by the first game. This sequel is a lesson of how things should be made.
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  2. AtomicGamer
    96
    Mass Effect 2 delivers a story that's deeper than what many novelists are capable of, and its action is better than what most Hollywood directors are creating nowadays. It's an addictive, engrossing experience that many gamers will replay over and over while they hold their breath waiting for the third game.
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  3. PC Games
    88
    A brilliant mix of shooter and role-playing, filled with great characters, excellent design, lots of action and clever dialogue. It's a shame though that Bioware did not improve the inventory and skill system of the first game, but actually reduced it even more. I really wished there were more customization options, more ways to develop and gear up my characters. But all these are merely small points of criticism, since there is so much to feel and experience in this game. Mass Effect 2 is a thrilling, emotional ride and ultimately every bit as good as its predecessor.
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