Mass Effect 2

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1348 Ratings

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  1. mezza
    Feb 2, 2011
    9
    Of playstation games to come out in 2011 so far, Mass effect 2 hits the nail on the head for all avid open world rpg gamers. Some negative reviews talk about the XBox version being better and more fluid with frame rates and better coding from microsoft, yet i have both consoles and both games on each and would say there is little difference between the two. The only reason i did not giveOf playstation games to come out in 2011 so far, Mass effect 2 hits the nail on the head for all avid open world rpg gamers. Some negative reviews talk about the XBox version being better and more fluid with frame rates and better coding from microsoft, yet i have both consoles and both games on each and would say there is little difference between the two. The only reason i did not give this game a perfect score was that the sheer vastness of the 70+ hour game makes it very difficult to follow the main story line when each and every different side quest leads you further and further away from it. Gameplay and customising of character is flawless with the ability to change and equip 1000's of different weapons and armour perfecting the best build for each character. Love the free DLC PS network provides, keep it coming i say.… Expand
  2. Sceptic
    Feb 23, 2011
    10
    Though streamlined(some would say stripped) compared to Mass Effect,this is one of the finest games ever made.Armed with what I consider to be the best story(and writing) outside of Bioshock,ME2 cuts a swathe through the galaxy.However,It can have a repetitive mission structure,some boring mini-games and average side quests.But who cares?Do yourself a favour and buy it.If you don't have aThough streamlined(some would say stripped) compared to Mass Effect,this is one of the finest games ever made.Armed with what I consider to be the best story(and writing) outside of Bioshock,ME2 cuts a swathe through the galaxy.However,It can have a repetitive mission structure,some boring mini-games and average side quests.But who cares?Do yourself a favour and buy it.If you don't have a 360 and Mass effect,buy those too.Then pray for ME 3 to arrive quickly.( 'A conversation with Sovereign' on youtube will convince you)… Expand
  3. Viper
    Feb 28, 2011
    10
    Great game, really entertaining. If you like Knights of the Old republic, you'll love this game. With many optional side quests you can play the long game or a shorter game focussing on just the main quest. Nice movies and voice overs. A must!
  4. Tramm
    Mar 4, 2011
    10
    Fantastic game! A worthy sequel indeed. The game itself offers a super catching story and the combat have been improved since the first game. You like sci-fi? You like RPG's that actually have a story? You feel like spending the next 10 hours with cola and twinkies? - buy Mass Effect 2, its worth it.
  5. thebestcdkey
    Mar 5, 2011
    10
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  6. Reginthorn
    Mar 15, 2011
    10
    Where to begin? Do you like shooters similar to Gears of War? How about role playing games? Well you get both with Mass Effect 2! Featuring an incredible story, but also great game-play to back it up. This will be the best game you ever spend your hard earned cash on! (Unless BioWare tops ME2 with Mass Effect 3) Don't be a fool and pick up this must have game now. If it helps, I just beatWhere to begin? Do you like shooters similar to Gears of War? How about role playing games? Well you get both with Mass Effect 2! Featuring an incredible story, but also great game-play to back it up. This will be the best game you ever spend your hard earned cash on! (Unless BioWare tops ME2 with Mass Effect 3) Don't be a fool and pick up this must have game now. If it helps, I just beat this game for a third time and am still not bored of it.… Expand
  7. juhnni
    Mar 20, 2011
    8
    I loved the original even with all the graphical glitches. I was happy that ME2 fixed that problem. With BioWares new trend of dumbing down there games is starting to turn me off to buying there games at launch. Having said that, this game is still leaps and bounds better that anything in this genre. The only reason i'm giving this game a 8 is because they regressed, in terms of game-play.I loved the original even with all the graphical glitches. I was happy that ME2 fixed that problem. With BioWares new trend of dumbing down there games is starting to turn me off to buying there games at launch. Having said that, this game is still leaps and bounds better that anything in this genre. The only reason i'm giving this game a 8 is because they regressed, in terms of game-play. The original had real strategy to it, this is a shot it till it dies hack'n'slash shoot'em up. It was the story that kept me playing not the game-play.… Expand
  8. richutton110
    Apr 12, 2011
    10
    Amazing experience! Never have I completed a game and then immediately wanted to play it all over again just to see the story from a different perspective! Simply incredible... The action scenes are intense and not once have I been bored! Well done Mass Effect... go straight to the top of the class!
  9. DumDumDugan
    Jul 7, 2011
    10
    Simply put, one of the GREATEST games i have ever played. If you love RPGs then you should buy this game, if you love third persons shooters you should buy this game, if you want a game with an amazing story that lets you choose your own path and make your own decisions then you should buy this game. I guess what I am saying is BUY THIS GAME.
  10. Jensen_82
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    Seriously, if you haven't played this game yet, get it now before the third installment comes out; the storyline once again centres around Commander Shepard and his (or her) battle against the Reapers. Character development is fantastic, together with excellent graphics, great voice acting and a musical score that is second to none.

    The way you can shape the storyline and modify your    Seriously, if you haven't played this game yet, get it now before the third installment comes out; the storyline once again centres around Commander Shepard and his (or her) battle against the Reapers. Character development is fantastic, together with excellent graphics, great voice acting and a musical score that is second to none.

    The way you can shape the storyline and modify your character pretty much demands that you play through multiple times, and the PS3 version includes a large chunk of dlc that XBOX players had to buy separately. You can get at least 25 hours worth of gameplay out of a single playthrough. There are very few games out there that offer this kind of in depth story telling where you genuinely feel emotional attachment to the characters.

    I cant wait for ME3, next March can't come soon enough - please don't let us down Bioware!!    … Expand
  11. houjo2000
    Jul 30, 2017
    7
    One of the better games ever made- not as good as the first ME, but still fantastic. Great job on story and making the series look absolutely epic. Side quests were very well done, and the combat is smooth and works well.
  12. mattyh101
    Mar 12, 2012
    10
    Amazing game with excellent replay value. Have completed over 10 play throughs and still love it. Even after completing ME3 (which sucked balls) I still love it. The characters and the story are awesome, you genuinely care about your crew and the mission. 10 for being so engaging and enjoyable at the same time.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. KayVen17
    Jan 4, 2017
    9
    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden?
    Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

    Mein persönlicher Score = 88/100
    Mein User Score = 9/10    … Expand
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. 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,
  21. 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
  22. OnlyGoryGames
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    Arguably the best game of all time. Arguably the best writing and dialogue in gaming.
  23. 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
  24. GhostlyMenace
    Apr 22, 2023
    6
    The gameplay is pretty nice but the writing of the game can get pretty bad. Some of the characters are sci fi knockoffs or depend on overused sci fi movie tropes. The Collectors seem to just be exactly the same as what the The Geth were in the first Mass Effect. The game doesn't really establish why its important to destroy The Collector base until the end of the game. Only that "They'reThe gameplay is pretty nice but the writing of the game can get pretty bad. Some of the characters are sci fi knockoffs or depend on overused sci fi movie tropes. The Collectors seem to just be exactly the same as what the The Geth were in the first Mass Effect. The game doesn't really establish why its important to destroy The Collector base until the end of the game. Only that "They're working for The Reapers, stop them!".

    There's outright fanservice in the form of sensual shots of Miranda, and pointless annoying characters like Jack and copies of squad members from the first Mass Effect like Grunt (essentially a carbon copy of Wrex). For a game that puts such a strong focus on the backstories of the squad members, it seems that some of them hardly have stories at all like Jacob. The game also does a poor job of giving an explanation as to why these people are joining you on a mission that will almost certainly lead to their deaths when they hardly know you. They also charge a hell of a lot of money for the DLC.    … Expand
  25. 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.
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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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94

Universal acclaim - based on 62 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 62 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 62
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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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