Mass Effect 2: Overlord

 Xbox 360
  • Publisher: EA Games
  • Release Date: Jun 15, 2010
  • Also On: PC
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 91 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 62 out of 91
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 91
  3. Negative: 7 out of 91

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  1. Matt
    Jun 20, 2010
    9
    Very solid add-on, though it's not very long (I finished it in about 90 minutes). Despite it's somewhat short length, it's highly playable, and satisfyingly bizarre. It's much darker in tone than any level in the core game, and it features some great psychedelic graphics and mind-f*cks that will make it worth playing through a few times. Highly recommended.
  2. MarsR.
    Jun 19, 2010
    9
    By far the best DLC to come out with over 2 hours of gameplay. it contains 2 Achievements, and an extremely well written story. The ending of this DLC alone makes it worth the purchase. This is by far one of the best missions I've ever seen bioware craft. A lot of suspense, wow factor and characters you care about. Definitely one to own if you have mass effect 2. P.S. You also get to By far the best DLC to come out with over 2 hours of gameplay. it contains 2 Achievements, and an extremely well written story. The ending of this DLC alone makes it worth the purchase. This is by far one of the best missions I've ever seen bioware craft. A lot of suspense, wow factor and characters you care about. Definitely one to own if you have mass effect 2. P.S. You also get to use the firewalker.… Expand
  3. ImUnavailable
    Jul 21, 2011
    8
    An excellent DLC that brings new ideas to the game and also has the emotional core that made ME2 so special. Time is divided up between traveling with the Mako and fighting on foot so things don't go stale.
  4. Cotts1988
    Apr 27, 2011
    8
    An extremely good add-on which consists of one of the best missions in Mass Effect 2. The story is extremely interesting, with the ending of the final mission contained in the DLC being a particular highlight. These missions are varied and well-paced, with the action never lulling anywhere near boring. The only problem with these missions is that they can be finished within 2 hours.An extremely good add-on which consists of one of the best missions in Mass Effect 2. The story is extremely interesting, with the ending of the final mission contained in the DLC being a particular highlight. These missions are varied and well-paced, with the action never lulling anywhere near boring. The only problem with these missions is that they can be finished within 2 hours. However, these 2 hours are as good as any that Mass Effect 2 can offer.… Expand
  5. Ross87
    Mar 21, 2012
    7
    Decent bit of DLC. Gameplay was good and story was intersting aswell. Not too long, but im not a fan of overly long games anyhow. Interesting twist story with moral dilemma. worth buying and playing if your after paragon/renegade points etc.
  6. Sci-Fi-Dude1456
    Jul 28, 2011
    9
    Overlord is a great overall experience with an interesting story and a emotional ending that is one of the highlights of this DLC . You can ride the Hammerhead which is the successor to the Mako vehicle of the first game . It only took me about 93 minutes to finish the whole DLC , but it is highly recommended you play Overlord.
  7. Lieber
    Mar 9, 2013
    8
    Mass Effect 2: Overlord feels like a glorified side mission. However, that doesn't stop it from being good. You get to use the Hammerhead to "explore" the planet (not to the extent of the planets in ME1) and go to your objectives. The content is rather short, but the real highlight of the DLC is the story, and the absolutely amazing ending, which is quite emotional.

    Is it worth buying?    Mass Effect 2: Overlord feels like a glorified side mission. However, that doesn't stop it from being good. You get to use the Hammerhead to "explore" the planet (not to the extent of the planets in ME1) and go to your objectives. The content is rather short, but the real highlight of the DLC is the story, and the absolutely amazing ending, which is quite emotional.

    Is it worth buying? Absolutely. At 560 Microsoft Points (7 dollars) you get a bit more gameplay and a great story to experience.    … Expand
  8. Rox22
    Dec 14, 2012
    8
    A pretty good piece of DLC. Story content is good and the locations are very scenic and well done. Plus it allows you to play with the M-44 Hammerhead a bit more in an open environment. My only complaint is that the indoor combat doesn't really add anything new, aside from locations. No new enemies types which it had the opportunity to present, it was a science station after all.A pretty good piece of DLC. Story content is good and the locations are very scenic and well done. Plus it allows you to play with the M-44 Hammerhead a bit more in an open environment. My only complaint is that the indoor combat doesn't really add anything new, aside from locations. No new enemies types which it had the opportunity to present, it was a science station after all. Overall: A pretty good DLC worthy of purchase.… Expand
  9. eva3si0n
    May 10, 2020
    7
    Good DLC for Mass Effect 2 having an impact on part 3. Gameplay for 2-3 hours, part of the mission boils down to exploring locations on the Hammerhead M-44.
  10. Broyax
    Apr 16, 2017
    7
    Pas mal ce DLC, il m'a fait penser à celui de Mass Effect 1 (Turbulences à 900 000 pieds), il est construit selon le même schéma sauf qu'ici ce n'est plus le Mako mais le Hammerhead qu'on "pilote"... une très nette amélioration à cet égard d'ailleurs : maniable et agréable, il est tout ce que le Mako n'est pas et n'a jamais été.

    Bien que l'histoire de "Suprématie" soit très banale, on    Pas mal ce DLC, il m'a fait penser à celui de Mass Effect 1 (Turbulences à 900 000 pieds), il est construit selon le même schéma sauf qu'ici ce n'est plus le Mako mais le Hammerhead qu'on "pilote"... une très nette amélioration à cet égard d'ailleurs : maniable et agréable, il est tout ce que le Mako n'est pas et n'a jamais été.

    Bien que l'histoire de "Suprématie" soit très banale, on s'y plonge sans se forcer malgré un début de prime abord assez peu engageant. Mais la tension va crescendo tout du long jusqu'à la conclusion assez spectaculaire à dire vrai.

    Graphiquement, en quelques mots : tout simplement magnifique. Mais on le sait, depuis Mass effect 2, Bioware maîtrise bien le moteur Unreal tout en y ajoutant sa patte artistique reconnue depuis longtemps. Du beau travail.    … Expand
  11. RodrigoroRex
    Dec 21, 2020
    9
    "Mass Effect 2: Overlord": Great game, it provides a great experience for the player. 6 out of 7. Played it on Xbox 360.

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#49 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2010

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. GameSpot
    85
    Fun action, great audio, and multiple memorable moments make Mass Effect 2's latest add-on a winner.
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  2. Gamers' Temple
    95
    Overall, Project Overlord is a fantastic piece of DLC that either extends Mass Effect 2 for those still playing it or reignites the fire in those of us who loved it but have moved on.
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  3. MS Xbox World
    85
    If you're a Mass Effect 2 head, then this is must have content.
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