Mass Effect 2

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  1. Jackthegamer
    Aug 17, 2023
    8
    Mass Effect 2 is a great sequel and I can't wait to see what's gonna happen in the third game.
  2. DonTheGamer
    Jun 21, 2023
    10
    Truly a game that was ahead of it's time. The characters and the story are both amazing, and be careful when making decision, because they will matter.
  3. phoenix_prjct
    Apr 9, 2023
    10
    Final Thoughts:

    Mass Effect 2 is a focused, more personal epic space opera compared to its predecessor, but it’s this intimacy that sets it apart as one of the best sci-fi RPGs. Characters shine and develop in stunning ways, and decisions affect them and the plot in such satisfying fashion that you’re forced to think about your choices or face the consequences in an exceptional finale.    Final Thoughts:

    Mass Effect 2 is a focused, more personal epic space opera compared to its predecessor, but it’s this intimacy that sets it apart as one of the best sci-fi RPGs. Characters shine and develop in stunning ways, and decisions affect them and the plot in such satisfying fashion that you’re forced to think about your choices or face the consequences in an exceptional finale. Developers the world over should use this game as the template of which to follow, the standard for a hooking RPG that’s both grand and streamlined where it’s needed.

    For the full review and more posts like it, visit my site: https://thephoenixprjct.com    … Expand
  4. JornoWiesel
    Feb 28, 2023
    9
    A huge upgrade to the first game, which delivered on all negatives that arose in the previous installment. The new weapon-system is clearly better and very easy to understand. All main and side-missions feel very fresh. The scraping of the mako parts leads to a better playing experience. The new cast of characters are mostly interesting and lead to fun and engaging sequences. I love thatA huge upgrade to the first game, which delivered on all negatives that arose in the previous installment. The new weapon-system is clearly better and very easy to understand. All main and side-missions feel very fresh. The scraping of the mako parts leads to a better playing experience. The new cast of characters are mostly interesting and lead to fun and engaging sequences. I love that the shopping and interacting hub was now split up into multiple hubs which lead to easier access and more immersion. All collecting mission of the first part have been scraped which was very nice. But there are also some problems, the last mission is not that great, the scanning for materials was tedious and boring, some of the crew members could have been scraped and because of the lack of mobility and speed in the battle sequences, the main shooting and skills game-play got a little bit stale in some parts. But the huge positives in dialog and world building from the first game got even improved. This is nearly perfect and i'm highly anticipating to play the third game in the series.… Expand
  5. OnlyGoryGames
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    Arguably the best game of all time. Arguably the best writing and dialogue in gaming.
  6. hector_bcn98
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    El mundo más rico que jamás ha creado la industria de los videojuegos. Las posibilidades eran infintas e infinitas fueron las cualidades de esta segunda entrega de la saga. Perfecto en todos los aspectos.
  7. kyle20ellis
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Mass Effect has become one of the most iconic franchises in the growing field of gaming, and it's easy to see why: it feels like a franchise that's always been there and it has a self-constructed history that we buy, just like the worlds of Star Wars, Star Trek and Doctor Who. However, Mass Effect 2 is debate-ably more ambitious than those franchises combined. And dare I say it: MassMass Effect has become one of the most iconic franchises in the growing field of gaming, and it's easy to see why: it feels like a franchise that's always been there and it has a self-constructed history that we buy, just like the worlds of Star Wars, Star Trek and Doctor Who. However, Mass Effect 2 is debate-ably more ambitious than those franchises combined. And dare I say it: Mass Effect leaves the Halo franchise for dead (but that's just my opinion).

    This game is one of the most phenomenal experiences I've ever seen play out before my eyes, and I'm happily replaying it now. The whole series is immersive, deep in character development and freedom of player-choice: I can't fault this game if I tried. It's gorgeous, fun, exciting, and it's got an engrossing story that can take you on so many side-quests that are necessary to your choices as the player.

    The characters are three-dimensional, graphically and figuratively speaking, and they don't bore you; they compliment the world of Mass Effect even more with their presence. No character is a carbon copy of the other; they're all their own persons, something that a lot of developers wish they could say; but most cannot.

    Mass Effect 2 is a masterpiece of the video game medium and I think it's even suitable for non-gamers who want to try something new in the world of sci-fi.    … Expand
  8. Luahanseng
    Mar 7, 2022
    8
    Mass Effect 2 (LE) on PS5
    Game completed : March 6, 2022
    Playtime : 32 hrs. Writing my review in comparison with Mass Effect 1 Legendary Edition. it was an upgrade in almost all aspects particularly with its gameplay, graphics, and content but it was not groundbreaking. With its reviews and reputation, you would as well have a very high expectation before you play the game. It did    Mass Effect 2 (LE) on PS5
    Game completed : March 6, 2022
    Playtime : 32 hrs.

    Writing my review in comparison with Mass Effect 1 Legendary Edition. it was an upgrade in almost all aspects particularly with its gameplay, graphics, and content but it was not groundbreaking. With its reviews and reputation, you would as well have a very high expectation before you play the game. It did deliver and it is super fun specially it is a remake from a decade old game but it was not the same level as i was expecting as it was hyped. After 10-15 hours of playtime, its complexity became predictable which would lead you to wanting to finish the game already. The story is great and have a good ending but again it was predictable. perhaps if you are playing this game decade before your experience would surely be a masterpiece.

    Remaster : 9/10
    Story : 8/10
    Overall gameplay : 8/10
    Progression : 7.5/10
    Phasing and replayability : 9/10
    enjoyment : 9/10    … Expand
  9. EggoBlyat
    Jan 12, 2022
    10
    An incredible game with great characters, a great story, and that stress on the player's decisions that so many love about this series.

    The overall appearance of the game is weirdly dark. I don't know why, and it might just be me, but it does not take away from the game at all and it can be easily fixed if your TV has basic display settings. Overall, though, If you're looking for new a    An incredible game with great characters, a great story, and that stress on the player's decisions that so many love about this series.

    The overall appearance of the game is weirdly dark. I don't know why, and it might just be me, but it does not take away from the game at all and it can be easily fixed if your TV has basic display settings. Overall, though, If you're looking for new a game to play, this is it.

    11/10    … Expand
  10. egoBorder
    Oct 25, 2021
    8
    A great game on its own, not to mention a great sequel to the fantastic original, but like that original the technical issues on display here sour the experience noticeably. I can't remember the last time I had to restart a game so much because the gravity stopped working, or an interactable object refused to interact. However, it is a testament to the rest of the game's quality that IA great game on its own, not to mention a great sequel to the fantastic original, but like that original the technical issues on display here sour the experience noticeably. I can't remember the last time I had to restart a game so much because the gravity stopped working, or an interactable object refused to interact. However, it is a testament to the rest of the game's quality that I never gave up and pushed through.

    In terms of changes to the ME formula based on the first game, ME2 is an improvement in almost every regard. The environmental and artistic design are just as impressive, but now grounded in more player-friendly level design. Getting around is much less of a chore, given the frequent backtracking. Missions are more cohesive and clear, and more forgiving in their length. The dialogue and personality systems are unchanged from the original's great foundation, and the more diverse cast is overall a bit stronger than ME1.

    Overall, a must-play but maybe not on this platform unless you are very patient.    … Expand
  11. 8tonystark8
    May 26, 2021
    10
    One of the best games ever created.
    I was astonished by the graphics, the story, the sheer size of the open world and possibilities to influence the story.
    Just played for the first time and finished a few days before the remaster was announced. I enjoyed playing every second of it and already look forward to play the game on future consoles.
  12. damicosta02
    Mar 18, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game, as the other two chapters of Mass Effect trilogy, is pure perfection. If someone thought that the end of Mass Effect (1) could be an end once and for all BioWare showed him how wrong he was. Immersive story, very interesting side-quests and those little recalling to the previous chapter (I think, for example, about Shiala, the green Asari you saved on Feros and that you meet in Illium) and of course the new characters which are pure fire. In addition the soundtrack is very pleasant. The Overlord DLC is also worth to play. If you still haven't played Mass Effect I strongly recommend you to do it as soon as possible.… Expand
  13. RodrigoroRex
    Dec 21, 2020
    10
    "Mass Effect 2": Amazing game, it provides an amazing experience for the player. 7 out of 7. Played it on PlayStation 3,
  14. FidelGastro
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    Absolute masterpiece in every way.
    Its 2020 and these graphics are more than good even for PS3 this game looks so good.
    Level design.... man, i just wanna say "thank you" to all these people who designed it. Mini games (hacking, bypassing etc.) were funny, i like it a lot. Combat system is excelent (only thing i didnt like was absent of being able to jump with your character). Story is    Absolute masterpiece in every way.
    Its 2020 and these graphics are more than good even for PS3 this game looks so good.
    Level design.... man, i just wanna say "thank you" to all these people who designed it.
    Mini games (hacking, bypassing etc.) were funny, i like it a lot. Combat system is excelent (only thing i didnt like was absent of being able to jump with your character).
    Story is catchy, maybe i´ll read some extra lore in future.
    Also recruiting crew members and gaining their loyality, doing their side quests. Each quest is unique (loved it).

    Last boss was terrifying i dont know why, but im 22 yo and i had weird feeling during this encounter (not scared but i dont know how to describe it).
    PS network achievements - well designed as well, it motivates you to do every extra mission in game.

    I can hardly guess what could be better in this game. Its pure perfection and after long time its a single player game i know i´ll play again.

    10/10 and definitely a MUST PLAY game.    … Expand
  15. TheSnitchfather
    Sep 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 10/10
    Best one of the franchise.
    Love the story, characters, choices and the way it affects the whole ending with the suicide mission.    … Expand
  16. CamyVero
    Jul 29, 2020
    9
    Excellent adventure. Great space opera history. I missed exploring planets in a vehicle like in first game, but I think the combat mechanichs were improved in this second part. The history is also better in this game. If you are a player that, like me, loves space adventures like Star Wars, or Star Trek, you must play this games.
  17. WildWolfJoe
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    One of the best games ever. Played it for days, years. Awsome story, characters, quests... Awsome game
  18. Avasti
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Incredible RPG and highlight of the trilogy, incredible characters and world building players can really get invested. Must Play.
  19. ElleryHQ
    Feb 17, 2020
    10
    По моему скромному мнению лучшая игра в серии, если не во всем жанре. Переигрывал уже раз 6.
  20. Kai82
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    The best game in the Mass Effect trilogy. This time they reduced the RPG elements, increased the action, put a focus on the characters (development, interactions, backgrounds and side quests) and story telling. The main story arc is about the suicide mission. You will go to a place no one has ever returned to fight an enemy that most people believe is a myth. The whole game is practicallyThe best game in the Mass Effect trilogy. This time they reduced the RPG elements, increased the action, put a focus on the characters (development, interactions, backgrounds and side quests) and story telling. The main story arc is about the suicide mission. You will go to a place no one has ever returned to fight an enemy that most people believe is a myth. The whole game is practically a preparation for this intense mission that will have impacts to the whole galaxy. Like I said you will recruit old friends from Mass Effect 1 and new members. Each one has his own back story, motivations, world-views and missions. You will learn a lot about them and yourself. I will praise the development team for the characters. This is the best cast since Baldurs Gate 2. I like Archangel, Jack, Mordin, Thane, Joker, Legion and David Anderson. Then there is the Illusive Man. He is a great character and you will always question his true motives or what his agenda really is. You can view him as antagonist, anti hero, protector of mankind, leader of a criminal organisation, racist, someone who has looked behind the mirror or as the person that makes the decisions that others refuse to make but must be done. Bonus for Aria. She is not the kind of person you want as enemy. All characters are well integrated into the story and their side quests give them depth and personality. I will say they grow on me like real persons (Good immersion). Be warned this time you can die and receive a bad ending. You can always reload an earlier save files but there are points of no return (Use multiple save files!). You can win the game without any casualties or get your whole crew killed. It depends on you and your choices / preparations. The unique feature of the Mass Effect trilogy was that you can import your decisions from earlier games. For PlayStation it was only possible after the release of Mass Effect 1 in the Mass Effect trilogy with a patch. I did not test this for Mass Effect 1. You can of cause use an in-game method to determine some choices. It does work well. While you don't get total different outcomes you get a variety of differences and additional content. They fixed and polished the battle system. Now you have full control and there are no complaints. It works smoothly. I recommend the use of Biotics (space magic / the force;-). It is so rewarding to pummel your enemies with it. There is even a way to learn some of your teammates abilities (Not all or multiple at once). Like I mentioned earlier they reduced the RPG elements. You still have a level system and choices in ability paths but I have no problem with it because it works well. I have no complaints for this game except that I wanted more options for Mass Effect 1 decisions. Overall this is a game with great characters, side quest, lore and the suicide mission is a highlight in video game history. It is done so well and has so many possible outcomes. Critical warning: It is my duty to warn you of the conclusion of the trilogy in Mass Effect 3. Before I planed to replay all games to get my favourite outcomes. After it I haven't touched the games again (I am the kind of gamer that replays his favourite games once in a while). I wont go in details but it was even in the mainstream media. For details the famous YouTuber Angry Joe has made a list what is wrong with the ending.… Expand
  21. BeboFett
    Jan 8, 2020
    8
    Another 50 hours it took me for the second game. The story and gameplay improved, however, there were mechanics that were left behind and I felt "limited" in the progress of my characters.

    The great thing about Mass Effect 2 is that it respects your decisions from the previous game and that's something I had never experienced before at least.
  22. KratosKong
    Jan 18, 2019
    10
    Uno de los mejores videojuegos de la historia sin ningún tipo de duda. Mezcla perfectamente historia con jugabilidad y nos proporciona un universo rico en culturas y personajes.
  23. Empyrea
    Apr 20, 2018
    9
    I've just finished game and I can say this is a gem. This is with no doubt the best scifi game for ps3. I wanted to play the first Mass Effect but it's difficult to find it for ps3 so I decided to read and watch some summary of the first game to know the plot. I recommend you to do that. Also, I was afraid I wouldn't like this game (in fact I didn't like the cover of the game. I found itI've just finished game and I can say this is a gem. This is with no doubt the best scifi game for ps3. I wanted to play the first Mass Effect but it's difficult to find it for ps3 so I decided to read and watch some summary of the first game to know the plot. I recommend you to do that. Also, I was afraid I wouldn't like this game (in fact I didn't like the cover of the game. I found it tacky, but you never have to judge a book for its cover. The same you could say for games). I also was afraid that it would be too difficult but there are several modes to play. So yes, I almost miss one of the best games I've ever played for ps3. Graphics are great for 2011, sound, music, voices are also very good but I think that the most catchy thing apart of its plot is that you can choose to speak a lot and take real decisions. I mean you have so many options and sometimes you can take important choices. Here goes some advices to fully enjoy this game: feel free to ask and answer what ever you want (at first I wanted to do only good things but in the middle of the game I decided to choose what ever I felt that day), when the enemy is cover don't use the powers as if it was a gun, use it as it was a grenade, otherwise you'll fail. Subtitles could be bigger although they are not so tiny like in Sleeping Dogs. Also you can customize your character and your equipment. It took me 39 hours to beat with all the allies and with most of them "loyals". So, it can take you less time if you don't do this extra missions. Before going to Omega 4 is good to do this optional tasks, of course, if you want to go fast you can go directly to Omega 4 but I would recommend you to do some of this extra missions because they are worthy. I just want to start with Mass Effect 3 because I'm curious about the characters that will appear. Tu sum up: great game.… Expand
  24. Jamespotte
    Mar 15, 2018
    10
    Man.... I didn´t played the first one originally so i have to watch a couple of videos on Youtube to know about the history, then i learned there was some kind of add-on that allowed me to choose some of the important decisions of the first game, so i buy it. When i started to play it, i was like: Dude, this game looks awesome... And it was freaking awesome, one of the best histories ever,Man.... I didn´t played the first one originally so i have to watch a couple of videos on Youtube to know about the history, then i learned there was some kind of add-on that allowed me to choose some of the important decisions of the first game, so i buy it. When i started to play it, i was like: Dude, this game looks awesome... And it was freaking awesome, one of the best histories ever, and everything about it too: Soundtrack, gameplay, atmosphere, you name it. So in small words, everyone should play this RPG masterpiece… Expand
  25. SrPepe
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    Otro excelente título de los dioses de BioWare. Los mejores personajes que he visto en un juego.
    I'm the commander Shepard, and this is my favorite game in the Citadel.
  26. destinyfan1
    Jun 23, 2017
    9
    Never played mass effect 1 , but I think it can't be better then this level
    The graphics ( I think ) are very great for its time , the combat was already pretty deep , the story the enemies all of it was perfect, my second favorite ps3 game
    The only thing is that i saw bugs and the loading was pretty long.
    Still , if you don't have this game , you have no life
  27. MetaRogue
    May 19, 2017
    10
    Mass Effect 2 confidently spacewalks it's way towards being one of the greatest science fiction games of all time - A triumph delivered from Canadian RPG luminary, Bioware.
  28. SuperkenGaming
    Feb 28, 2017
    8
    Mass Effect 2
    Overrated.
    Mass Effect 2 is a 3rd person shooter that continues the story of Commander Sheppard... Who is customizable if you choose... When the game starts you have the choice of loading your character and choices from mass effect 1 or start fresh and choose the important decisions from that game during a brief recap… Which I was thankful for since the first mass effect    Mass Effect 2
    Overrated.
    Mass Effect 2 is a 3rd person shooter that continues the story of Commander Sheppard...
    Who is customizable if you choose...
    When the game starts you have the choice of loading your character and choices from mass effect 1 or start fresh and choose the important decisions from that game during a brief recap…
    Which I was thankful for since the first mass effect wasn’t interesting enough or fun enough for me to finish…
    Thankfully Mass Effect 2 is much more enjoyable...
    Youre still dealing with the threat of the reapers here…
    You wake up from a 2 year long comma.. Things have changed, past relationships have changed, and now you have to deal with the collectors who are working for the reapers…
    And you spend the entire 24 hours of this game going to different planets, recruiting the best mercenaries out there and gaining their loyalty by completing their own missions with them after they join your crew…
    And if you see a fine piece of booty on that ship, you can hug them...
    You can hug them all…
    The sex scenes are no witcher 3 scenes...
    But the option to romance is there if you want to see bras or naked backs I guess.
    Or pretend that someone loves you while you shoot things with them.
    Between each mission you’re back in your ship the Normandy, and you choose the solar system and planet to travel to, you can then mine some of the planets for materials to upgrade your weapons and ship, or land for the mission…
    And before every land you choose the 2 characters to bring with you as well as edit unspent skill points and change their weapon loadouts…
    But the journey to the credits is fairly repetitive…
    There are a few cool missions in here that mix things up, making you use your brain to investigate or figure out how to get inti a secured location..
    But for the most part you’re clicking r3 to get the tiniest idea where to go with the games added objective compass, which is for the most part useless as it goes crazy and often points in the wrong direction…
    And you shoot everything in your way…
    Take cover... wait for these super spongey enemies to need to reload, use your powers... swap your weapons or command your squad to use their powers and swap their weapons…hop out of cover, shoot them, move on… along your ways hack some doors for credits or to progress and do all of it over and over until you get a mission complete…
    And none of these levels are interesting to run through.. They look and feel the same throughout... 0 cool moments... even the boss battles are lame... They’re just for the most part larger and spongier enemies...
    This is all 24 hours of the game…
    The combat is spaced out as you always have to find an npc to talk to and then they tell you to go this location and talk to someone else…
    But none of this is ever interesting.. none of the dialog choices seemed to hold any weight…
    And seemingly didn’t matter…
    I found myself just shooting or assaulting every time the option popped up to get on with it…

    I understand why people love Mass Effect 2…
    There are so many interesting characters with interesting backstories…
    But beyond that I just don’t get it…
    Did I have fun with the game? Yes
    But it never blew me away…. The story was a cool idea…
    The delivery of the story was a cool idea…
    But the repetitive mission structure and level design stops it from being amazing
    Mass Effect 2 is a Great game
    but nowhere near this masterpiece that everyone has made it out to be.
    I give Mass Effect 2
    an 8/10    … Expand
  29. Nel
    Jan 21, 2017
    9
    Really great game, you have several different choice you can do, it has a really good story. It is one of the best RPG games ever made. If you are looking for some great fun.
  30. Jaleo
    Jan 13, 2017
    9
    The best ME in the series. Well, actually I like ME1 more, because it had more of that RPG element, and smelled more of Star Trek. But ME2 improves the shooting system, the action is better scripted. But the best is, like many Bioware games, the story. Interesting, intriguing, it catches you from the very first second. You want to know more about the characters (some with more charismaThe best ME in the series. Well, actually I like ME1 more, because it had more of that RPG element, and smelled more of Star Trek. But ME2 improves the shooting system, the action is better scripted. But the best is, like many Bioware games, the story. Interesting, intriguing, it catches you from the very first second. You want to know more about the characters (some with more charisma than others), you also want to know more about the ME world, even if you know it's all fake. That's the true pure of narrative. Besides the lack of RPG, I'd also blame on EA for all those DLC, some of them (Arrival) is clue for ME3. Other than that, little more, like, the lack of interactivity with the environment, and how rigid can the characters be at times (and some bugs due to the conversion to Unreal Engine for the PS3).… Expand
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#3 Best PS3 Game of 2011
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#13 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2011
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#11 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2011

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Universal acclaim - based on 62 Critic Reviews

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  1. Videogameszone.de
    May 24, 2011
    90
    Mass Effect 2 is a masterpiece of Sci-Fi-Storytelling. The characters in the Mass Effect universe are offering a deep background. The Game is exciting until the very end.
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  2. Multiplayer.it
    Mar 29, 2011
    95
    Mass Effect 2 is still a game you shouldn't miss at all costs, and one of the best RPG's of this generation of consoles. You need an internet connection to download all of the contents which EA didn't include on the main BR disk.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Mar 17, 2011
    100
    Yes, ME2 isn't perhaps the most technical RPG ever created, but it's easily one of the slickest, bearing the unmistakable master craftsmanship of RPG luminaries, BioWare. Not only is this supersized Sony edition of ME2 outstanding value for money – it also represents a sound long-term investment. If the Mass Effect 3 reveals are anything to go by, the conclusion of this saga will be similarly unmissable and the galactic apocalypse will be decided in our own backyard: Earth. [March 2011, p70]
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