Mass Effect 2

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5738 Ratings

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  1. Ordnik
    May 14, 2021
    10
    An amazing story continues. Along with the characters, game is getting more and more fun.

    Pros:
    -Great story
    -Nice graphics
    -Interesting characters

    Cons:
    -Mouse sensitivity is badly effecting gameplay.
  2. laertan
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    I'm not huge fan of action RPG, but this one is definetly masterpiece. Awesome story, great combat, nice romances, various and interesting crew members (with unique personal quests), many decisions that will affect the outcome of the game directly. And let's not forget scars! Scars are brilliant idea, whoever come out with this idea is genius.
  3. Hochbichler
    Oct 31, 2021
    10
    Mass Effect 2 is the second installment (duh!) of the legendary Mass Effect sci-fi action RPG game series, released in 2010. Generally it is considered the best of the Mass Effect games and for good reasons. This game is another great example of how to make a sequel to a already successful game. The developers kept what was good about the original Mass Effect, namely the atmosphere, theMass Effect 2 is the second installment (duh!) of the legendary Mass Effect sci-fi action RPG game series, released in 2010. Generally it is considered the best of the Mass Effect games and for good reasons. This game is another great example of how to make a sequel to a already successful game. The developers kept what was good about the original Mass Effect, namely the atmosphere, the emphasis on the crew, improved what needed improving, like the depth of some of the characters, more interactions onboard the Normandy and completely left out the boring Mako missions. On top of that, BioWare took some risks and basically constructed the story around a single mission. So the first two thirds of the game you just go around the galaxy and gather your new crew. It is a bold move, but it absolutely paid off. Creating strong characters always was something that BioWare did very well. With all the DLCs installed there is twelve companions in total, all of which have a distinct personalities and backgrounds. My personal favorites are: Miranda (obviously), Samara/Morinth (the least predictable moment in gaming history), Mordus (salarian autistic genius able to rationalize anything) and Jack (really messed up). The number of important choices you can do is also greater than in the original game. You can easily lose a companion through a dialogue. The graphics is also greatly improved. There are more romance options (and more interesting options, I might add). Monetary balance is great. Just about everything is better than it was in the Mass Effect. There are no obvious negatives on this game. The probe system is very slow and boring, but you actually only need about 20% of all the available material to upgrade everything you can upgrade. Still pretty slow and boring. Mild microtransactions (overpriced DLCs) and no SJW politics.

    Major DLCs: Arrival - interesting, yet short DLC with serious consequences for the entire galaxy. Overlord - a slightly longer DLC about a rogue VI with (again) pretty grim choice at the end. Lair of the Shadow Broker - storywise, this is the most important DLC, should have been part of basic game.

    Fantastic sequel, one of the best and most enjoyable BioWare games, hell one of the best games period. Final Verdict: 95%    … Expand
  4. yongsinner
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest action-rpg games I've ever played.
    I've already completed this game a lot of times and ready to repeat.
  5. Arfon
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    This game is my personal favorite from the trilogy. At first I wasn't really invested in the story, but after meeting a couple new characters and learning more about this universe I must say I had the time of my life playing this. It has everything I loved from the previous game and adds a lot of new things.
  6. Edco0328
    Nov 18, 2020
    10
    Mass Effect 2 | November 11, 2020 | [★★★★★]

    A terrific exploration in my book. Mass Effect 2 manages to expand the deeper world that the first game already serves. This entry focused on a journey, where you'd assembly a high skilled team scattered around the galaxy. Each individual has an interesting story that makes you value them for their vital role in upcoming battles. Gameplay:    Mass Effect 2 | November 11, 2020 | [★★★★★]

    A terrific exploration in my book. Mass Effect 2 manages to expand the deeper world that the first game already serves. This entry focused on a journey, where you'd assembly a high skilled team scattered around the galaxy. Each individual has an interesting story that makes you value them for their vital role in upcoming battles.

    Gameplay:
    Improved foundation of combats from the first game but still doesn't separated them very far. I liked how they compressed the upgrading system which is overwhelming on the first one, they make them straight to the point which turn them easier to use here. Character Actions and Decisions choices were always straightforward, which makes your intention very easy to spot either it was good or bad.

    Graphics:
    Visual that doesn't look like it came out from 2010. The details were night & day compared to its predecessor. However, there are noticeable size decreased of levels, which make the free roam very shorter than the first one. There are also some few glitches where you get stuck in the air if somehow you walked in a wrong place which kinda ruin some immersion in some part.

    Story:
    The main narrative was straight to the point and can be easily explained briefly. It was like the first Avenger movie where you're Captain America and trying to recruit each hero for a great cause. However, that was not what make Mass Effect great. It was their storytelling and how they portray a non-existent world to be comfortably real at is it.

    Overview:
    It was an experience to remember. There is a lot of great comedic timing that makes me laugh off guard, A lot of moment that makes you cared, A bunch of choices that make you think "what if?", and a suspense grand finale that only Bioware knows how to drop.    … Expand
  7. watrfll
    Oct 18, 2020
    10
    This game is legendary. Best game of the Mass Effect Trilogy: great story, great characters - everything is great.
  8. DimaSlabii
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Incredible game that stays perfect even in 2020. Highly recommended anytime
  9. funboby
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    An under rated gem that has amazing story, characters, gameplay, and music. RPG fans need to play this.
  10. Kradok
    May 9, 2020
    10
    I think this is the best game of my life. An interesting story, good gameplay, sandbox elements and great graphics for its time.
  11. MattKingsbury
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Mass Effect 2 is an absolute thrill from beginning to end. Characters old and new are captivating: Garrus in particular is a highlight of the cast, from which only 1 or 2 fall flat. The new hub worlds are beautifully crafted (if slightly restrictive) and the story telling is a massive plus. The plot admittedly has flaws: the horizon sequence with the character from the original is a tadMass Effect 2 is an absolute thrill from beginning to end. Characters old and new are captivating: Garrus in particular is a highlight of the cast, from which only 1 or 2 fall flat. The new hub worlds are beautifully crafted (if slightly restrictive) and the story telling is a massive plus. The plot admittedly has flaws: the horizon sequence with the character from the original is a tad baffling, and some of the loyalty missions work better than others. But I'm nitpicking - the game is nothing short of masterpiece that everyone should give a try. The highlight of the series.… Expand
  12. ErhanCeylan123
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    One of the most epic stories told in the history of video games and it's pretty good at that.
  13. Tioneb-_
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    The best Mass effect for sure. A game from one of the favourites trilogy ever done. The characters are so well written, the universe and so story are so immersive you can play it for hour. + the Game and shepard is so **** badass! A reference in Sci-fi , and also in RPG Games.
  14. TudorPopescu
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Mass Effect 2 is a very worthy sequel to the brilliant Mass Effect 1. Just like its predecessor, it has excellent writing, there are different paths you can take, choices you can make, and the actions you take at the end could have serious consequences.

    The characters are very interesting, some are new, others return from ME1. Graphics and especially combat received a significant    Mass Effect 2 is a very worthy sequel to the brilliant Mass Effect 1. Just like its predecessor, it has excellent writing, there are different paths you can take, choices you can make, and the actions you take at the end could have serious consequences.

    The characters are very interesting, some are new, others return from ME1. Graphics and especially combat received a significant upgrade. The combat is actually fun and responsive now.

    Mass Effect 2 is a very solid RPG.    … Expand
  15. DaghanAbi
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    The best RPG game with a great lore, story telling and characters. People say Mass Effect 2's gameplay is boring. Well at least gameplay isn't all of the actual game unlike Andromeda.
  16. oceanice
    Sep 25, 2021
    10
    После первой части эта задаёт высокую планку, лучшая из лучших, персонажи, миссии, муз. сопровождение, а какой финал, ШЕДЕВР МАТЬ ЕГО
  17. levitan17
    Oct 14, 2020
    10
    Probably one of the best games ever made... It was a truly fantastic game...
  18. flowersdiego
    Aug 8, 2020
    10
    Less RPG elements, better engine, better combat and a excellent contiuation to that amazing story
  19. Malgenec
    Aug 27, 2022
    10
    Шедевр, не только лучшая часть масс еффекта, но одна из лучших игр в которую я играл.
  20. bigreview122
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best sequels to one of the best games to exist. Characters are well written, the story is well written and the combat is a lot more improved than the previous game. 10/10 worth the full price.
  21. Lifwerne
    Sep 16, 2020
    10
    I made a list in my head of my favorite RPG:s of all time and I think Mass Effect 2 is my number one out of all games i've played with a close Divinity Original Sin 2.
    So I cannot give it anything else than a 10.
    + *Awsome story *Awsome graphics (for it's time) *Awsome voice acting and characters *You feel like a hero. *Awsome music *Immersive *Good choices *Great and fun    I made a list in my head of my favorite RPG:s of all time and I think Mass Effect 2 is my number one out of all games i've played with a close Divinity Original Sin 2.
    So I cannot give it anything else than a 10.

    +
    *Awsome story
    *Awsome graphics (for it's time)
    *Awsome voice acting and characters
    *You feel like a hero.
    *Awsome music
    *Immersive
    *Good choices
    *Great and fun combat
    *No **** SJW agenda where
    everyone has to be ugly like now or
    push IRL politics down your throat
    *Before the time of greedy game companies
    *Good optimization
    -
    Cannot think of any. All games can be bigger and better
    in some aspect. Nothing noteworthy.    … Expand
  22. nexus151196
    Sep 6, 2020
    10
    Лучшая игра студии, великая опера, игра детства.Сколько я ее проходил и не сосчитать! Каждый персонаж , каждая миссия, каждый диалог и планета сделаны с любовью и трепетом. Это великая игра, которую каждый обязан пройти. Вселенная которую создали Bioware - это монументальное произведение:жнецы, ретрансляторы, древние расы, Левиафаны ,это все очень ооооочень интересно .Лучшая игра студии, великая опера, игра детства.Сколько я ее проходил и не сосчитать! Каждый персонаж , каждая миссия, каждый диалог и планета сделаны с любовью и трепетом. Это великая игра, которую каждый обязан пройти. Вселенная которую создали Bioware - это монументальное произведение:жнецы, ретрансляторы, древние расы, Левиафаны ,это все очень ооооочень интересно .
  23. kultigin
    Jan 24, 2021
    10
    Played at 2021, this game still rocks. I now understand what people were talking about. Didn't like the ME1 tho. Now ME3 and further journey await.
  24. 19magathann
    Sep 28, 2020
    10
    NO SPOILERS INCLUDED: With Mass Effect 1, you were given an introduction to a universe that felt real, and the fact that BioWare spent so much time and resources toward building the universe was an approach I appreciated. However, with Mass Effect 2, BioWare had partnered up with EA, therefore increasing their budget for Mass Effect 2 exponentially. The writing is still solid as ever, andNO SPOILERS INCLUDED: With Mass Effect 1, you were given an introduction to a universe that felt real, and the fact that BioWare spent so much time and resources toward building the universe was an approach I appreciated. However, with Mass Effect 2, BioWare had partnered up with EA, therefore increasing their budget for Mass Effect 2 exponentially. The writing is still solid as ever, and every major problem with Mass Effect 1 was fixed and drastically improved with Mass Effect 2, especially the dialogue, combat, and difficulty spikes. Where in Mass Effect 1, it feels as if conversation are too forced or stale, nearly every conversation in the sequel feels natural and well done. Where in Mass Effect 1, the combat was ridiculously broken in many different ways, the sequel's combat both diversifies itself far more and expands upon previous foundations. The one complaint is the introduction of thermal clips, but since this introduction also means you can no longer pick and pop out of cover like you'd do in Mass Effect 1, I eventually welcomed the change. Where in Mass Effect 1, the only way you'd challenge yourself is on Insanity, which you have to unlock by beating the campaign at least once, the sequel is far more challenging thanks to a weaker shields system, more enemies, more enemy variety, and several different strengths and weaknesses to every part of the combat which can be exploited by both you and the AI, who are significantly smarter in the sequel than they were in Mass Effect 1. Where Mass Effect 1 is begging for a remaster in it's current 13 year old state, Mass Effect 2's art and graphics still look so good, you could make the case that it doesn't need a remaster and won't need one for another 10 years. Well done, BioWare. Well done. This is your masterpiece as a game developer. Take pride in that, because that's good company to be in, what not with KOTOR, Dragon Age, and Baldur's Gate also being developed by BioWare.… Expand
  25. Fernandogza
    Oct 15, 2020
    10
    Mass Effect, que más se puede decir, la trilogía era hermosa y todos deberían de darle una oportunidad.
  26. jarvitom
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    One of the best games of all time, pretty flawless in every aspect and the strongest game of the series
  27. Zerolisk
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    When I was downloading Mass Effect 2, I was basically buying a cat in a bag. The first part left mixed feelings: I could not say that this was a masterpiece, but I could not call the game garbage. But... When I played a little in the second part, I realized that there were a lot of improvements in it: a tasty battle system, the absence of any improvement in weapons made the game more forWhen I was downloading Mass Effect 2, I was basically buying a cat in a bag. The first part left mixed feelings: I could not say that this was a masterpiece, but I could not call the game garbage. But... When I played a little in the second part, I realized that there were a lot of improvements in it: a tasty battle system, the absence of any improvement in weapons made the game more for talent than for numbers. The plot, in general terms, has suffered a number of changes: the main enemies are now not synthetics, but organics, moreover, not very weak. But I wanted to talk about the immediate benefits of this game. Firstly, the characters: in Mass Effect 2 they are made as masterpiece as possible, so you can also have a novel with almost everyone (but my choice will always be on Tali and Garrus). Porsonage also worked knowingly, added much more replicas, interactions and other improvements. Most of the secondary quests, of course, remained in the file-bring format, but the main plot was made chic. DLCs, of course, can leave the best, but they look very even nothing, although driving a "hammer" on many planets, the battles in which consist of clamping the left mouse button, are slightly strained. If you want to try this game, then I strongly recommend that you pre-pass the first part, so as not to lose the threads of the plot. This masterpiece cannot be described in words to understand its taste, you need to go this road yourself… Expand
  28. lxRs451
    Nov 7, 2020
    10
    Great story, great characters, great setting, vastly improved combat and variability of side missions. There is not much more to say just that this is the best Bioware game.
  29. Lattely
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    I complete this game 3 times with different companions, with all side quests and different endings. I play this game before completing the first game of Mass Effect and after the third part. I found everything new about characters, their stories, reapers and the all story of our near future. Gameplay have changed (after first part): now you have ammo when in fist part you have unlimitedI complete this game 3 times with different companions, with all side quests and different endings. I play this game before completing the first game of Mass Effect and after the third part. I found everything new about characters, their stories, reapers and the all story of our near future. Gameplay have changed (after first part): now you have ammo when in fist part you have unlimited shooting limit (only overheat), maps become rooms with action or talking, more romance variants. BioWare improve every mistakes from first part and made a game which you can complete many times and every time you can find something new.… Expand
  30. Murzinio
    Dec 23, 2020
    10
    I think this may be the only game I can give a 10/10 without any doubts. Major improvement over the first one, combat and gameplay is much better, great side quests, characters, dialogues, nailed the approach with team building and atmosphere, still looks good with mods and scales well to 4k. Peak of the series for me and probably my top 1 game of all time, even beats titles like WitcherI think this may be the only game I can give a 10/10 without any doubts. Major improvement over the first one, combat and gameplay is much better, great side quests, characters, dialogues, nailed the approach with team building and atmosphere, still looks good with mods and scales well to 4k. Peak of the series for me and probably my top 1 game of all time, even beats titles like Witcher 3. Just make sure to get all the story DLCs, without them it would be a 9. :)… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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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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