Mass Effect 2

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8.9

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  1. SWFan523
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Mass Effect 2 is home to probably the best mission in all of video games. One that takes the context of your entire journey and lays out your decisions right in front of you. For that alone, it's worth playing, not even mentioning it's other successes.
  2. GhostKill
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Perfect! One of a very few games that deserves a 10, but Shep and crew in Mass 2 well deserves it. Mass Effect 2 take a huge leap from 1 and this is the space RPG of a lifetime. Bioware were at their best with Mass 2. Definitely one of my favorite games ever!
  3. Triguin
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    La trilogía en su conjunto es la más épica historia espacial jamás contada...
    Esta segunda parte cuenta una historia más oscura, más adulta, más inmersiva....
    El desarrollo del juego es genial, y las misiones secundarias de los compañeros son la piedra angular del juego....además el final del juego es posiblemente de lo mejor y más emocionante que jugarás en tu vida.... Mención especial a    La trilogía en su conjunto es la más épica historia espacial jamás contada...
    Esta segunda parte cuenta una historia más oscura, más adulta, más inmersiva....
    El desarrollo del juego es genial, y las misiones secundarias de los compañeros son la piedra angular del juego....además el final del juego es posiblemente de lo mejor y más emocionante que jugarás en tu vida....
    Mención especial a la música de Jack Wall....    … Expand
  4. iamvenom
    Sep 13, 2020
    10
    it is the halo 2 but of bioware which means more and better, for me the better sequel of all times
  5. Dom007
    May 4, 2021
    10
    One of the best video games of all time in the greatest video game trilogy ever. Brilliant storyline, amazing opening sequence and the greatest video game finale of all time. It has possibly the greatest video game cast ever with superb voice acting, character dialogue and interaction. The soundtrack is one of the best gaming ost's ever made, the graphics where incredible for its time andOne of the best video games of all time in the greatest video game trilogy ever. Brilliant storyline, amazing opening sequence and the greatest video game finale of all time. It has possibly the greatest video game cast ever with superb voice acting, character dialogue and interaction. The soundtrack is one of the best gaming ost's ever made, the graphics where incredible for its time and they still hold up to this day, the in game universe is my personal favourite of any gaming franchise and to top it all off the game has decent combat and gameplay.… Expand
  6. 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 Xbox 360.
  7. Megalo_Dongg
    May 14, 2021
    10
    Simply the Greatest Game ever made without contest. This is an irrefutable fact.
  8. EasyGamerBoi
    Jun 10, 2021
    10
    Probably the best game I’ve ever played. Everything is perfect. That’s all I can say honestly, i love it to death
  9. CloudStrife05
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    One of the greatest games, sequels, opening, story and ending ever made in the gaming industry.
  10. StonePwnReviews
    Oct 8, 2021
    10
    The pinnacle of the Mass Effect series, ME2 is full of rich storytelling that connects you to NPC's in ways no other RPG does.
  11. JJ2FAS4U
    Dec 28, 2021
    10
    Atmosphere: 10
    Enjoyment: 10
    Gameplay: 9
    Graphics: 8
    Music: 10
    Story: 10
    Total: 9.50
  12. BroTheHomes
    Jan 2, 2022
    10
    Simply put one of the best games I've ever had the enjoyment of playing, while it's quality as a fully fleshed out 'RPG' is certainly questionable, there is no denying the vast beauty and pure greatness this game is. The game is all built around reaching the end point of the game, and while, at almost any point, you can go to the end of the game you are HEAVILY encouraged to do the variousSimply put one of the best games I've ever had the enjoyment of playing, while it's quality as a fully fleshed out 'RPG' is certainly questionable, there is no denying the vast beauty and pure greatness this game is. The game is all built around reaching the end point of the game, and while, at almost any point, you can go to the end of the game you are HEAVILY encouraged to do the various quests around the galaxy, as based on the decisions you choose and make your ending of the game will vary massively. I love the concept of building up to one final point and having almost every decision you've made up to it come into play. The characters and companions throughout this game are definitely the best part about it but just the sheer amount of fun this game provides earns its status as one of the best games to ever be made, in my opinion.… Expand
  13. DarthRevan4
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    This entire trilogy is one of the most well-written narratives in gaming. The amount of impact you have on the game world as a player is staggering even 12 years later.
  14. Hiccup3319
    Jun 18, 2023
    10
    Amazing game, great RPG and story elements. Good side quests aswell and how your actions affect the story.
  15. Valkdorah
    Jul 14, 2022
    10
    One of the most, if not the most inmersive games of all time, the history that this trilogy of games provides to the players is as good as the best Tv series of all time, every decision you make counts and when you reach to the final part of the game, you are going to think over and over what you are going to decide because you love the characters of the game and you take it seriously.One of the most, if not the most inmersive games of all time, the history that this trilogy of games provides to the players is as good as the best Tv series of all time, every decision you make counts and when you reach to the final part of the game, you are going to think over and over what you are going to decide because you love the characters of the game and you take it seriously.
    The main quest are awesome, but the secondary quests which i recommend doing, are also awesome, you know that you do them with a purpouse and that they matter to the game.
    I cannot say more things of this game because you have tou play it to see how Bioware can create masterpieces like this.
    One of the best games of all time with the best characters in videogame in my opinion    … Expand
  16. Muzketin
    Jun 1, 2023
    10
    This game is extremely epic, with a very beautiful world and lore. I really enjoyed travelling in the space and discovering new worlds, meeting new characters and locations with quests. Also you can customize your starship, and add a cute space pet as cherry on top! It was one of the game that i enjoyed the most in my Xbox 360. Even tho im not a big sci-fi fan, this game is just too epicThis game is extremely epic, with a very beautiful world and lore. I really enjoyed travelling in the space and discovering new worlds, meeting new characters and locations with quests. Also you can customize your starship, and add a cute space pet as cherry on top! It was one of the game that i enjoyed the most in my Xbox 360. Even tho im not a big sci-fi fan, this game is just too epic so i LOVED it. Also the heroic ending was amazing aswell.… Expand
  17. Yojimbo2015
    Jul 4, 2023
    10
    Much improved combat irons out all of the quibbles that slightly marred the original game making for the best adventure game money can buy, with the possible exception of its own sequel.
  18. harisk8888
    Mar 8, 2023
    10
    The best mass effect game and it’s not even close. It’s hard for a story to really grip me and have me hooked the whole time but this one did. The characters were all spectacular and the excellent writing made me care about them all so much. This is a must play.
  19. Erick666
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Mass Effect es una saga maravillosa, pero la segunda entrega es una obra maestra digna de cualquier amante de la ciencia ficción.
  20. AndrewR.
    Jan 30, 2010
    9
    It's sad that they removed the elevators and replaced them with generic boring loading screens. Also, I thought that going from "RPG" to "RPG-lite" really hurt the gameplay for me. I liked having more options for armor, weapons, skills, etc. The whole skill/item system felt really really dumbed down compared to the amount of choices and customization we had in Mass Effect 1. No It's sad that they removed the elevators and replaced them with generic boring loading screens. Also, I thought that going from "RPG" to "RPG-lite" really hurt the gameplay for me. I liked having more options for armor, weapons, skills, etc. The whole skill/item system felt really really dumbed down compared to the amount of choices and customization we had in Mass Effect 1. No loot=boring. Upgrades didn't really cut it. Also, the story suffers from "middle of the trilogy" syndrome. There's no clearcut single villain, there's too many last second revelations, too many new characters. This is no "Empire Strikes Back" or "Godfather 2". Saren and Sovereign were far more compelling than the Collectors. Still a great game, but inferior to Mass Effect 1 in gameplay AND story.… Expand
  21. TerryG
    Feb 2, 2010
    9
    This game just set the gold standard for what an Xbox 360 game should look and play like. The story is intense, regardless of the doldrums in the middle of the game. This is also a great example of what a science fiction epic should feel like, a feeling not felt since your first trip through Star Wars. Yes there were some points where I begged the question "Why?" but for the most part the This game just set the gold standard for what an Xbox 360 game should look and play like. The story is intense, regardless of the doldrums in the middle of the game. This is also a great example of what a science fiction epic should feel like, a feeling not felt since your first trip through Star Wars. Yes there were some points where I begged the question "Why?" but for the most part the galaxy is expansive and with my first play through topping 30 hours I was not left feeling like I could have done more. Looking forward to ME3 and hoping they keep up the good work.… Expand
  22. TreH.
    Feb 7, 2010
    9
    Man.. It's really irritating to see people compare this game to other Third Person Shooters. This game is a SHOOTER RPG, not a SHOOTER. Comparing ME2 to Gears of War is stupid, I love Gears, and they are two DIFFERENT GENRES. Comparing this game to Fallout 3 is a good comparison yes, but stick with the same genres please. Also, I remember when games were about gameplay, not having Man.. It's really irritating to see people compare this game to other Third Person Shooters. This game is a SHOOTER RPG, not a SHOOTER. Comparing ME2 to Gears of War is stupid, I love Gears, and they are two DIFFERENT GENRES. Comparing this game to Fallout 3 is a good comparison yes, but stick with the same genres please. Also, I remember when games were about gameplay, not having the best graphics. As for dimming down on the rpg element, I personally was irritated with the first game. As much as I loved how much customization there was, it was just too much to do. That game was 80% customization and 20% gameplay in my opinion. ME2 did a great job at keeping the story engaging, while the cover system, and combat were a bit itchy, I still give this game a 10 for good story, GREAT character builds, and an engaging experience.… Expand
  23. QuangN.
    Jan 28, 2010
    9
    One of the best dialogue system in the history of gaming along with great story telling and combat mechanics. foe ME 1 fans a must have and for those who start with the second game, I can only recommend you to get the original as well. the save game import function should be installed to all games that have story relevant sequels!
  24. T.M.
    Feb 1, 2010
    9
    A very good game every dialogue has at least a good or bad option and you can do pretty much whatever you like. The graphics are so good too, way more action and a superior story The only negatives that I'm sure everyone agrees with are the planet scanning which you have to do for upgrades if you wanna survive on higher difficulties, the repetitive Harbinger enemies and the glitches A very good game every dialogue has at least a good or bad option and you can do pretty much whatever you like. The graphics are so good too, way more action and a superior story The only negatives that I'm sure everyone agrees with are the planet scanning which you have to do for upgrades if you wanna survive on higher difficulties, the repetitive Harbinger enemies and the glitches such as randomly floating in the air forcing you to have to re load a save. But trust me man it is an awesome game. The reason for the 9 is the glitches and game issues.… Expand
  25. HugoS
    Feb 10, 2010
    9
    Mass Effect 2 is a great game with some steps forward from the first but a couple of steps in the opposite direction. The voice acting, story, and graphics remain the same great thing as ever with some slight variations. The combat is one area where Bioware took a step forward. The fights feel soother and the powers are more accessible to use and are generally stronger. The leveling Mass Effect 2 is a great game with some steps forward from the first but a couple of steps in the opposite direction. The voice acting, story, and graphics remain the same great thing as ever with some slight variations. The combat is one area where Bioware took a step forward. The fights feel soother and the powers are more accessible to use and are generally stronger. The leveling system is pretty good. The experience gaining system on the other hand, is horrible. Instead of gaining exp from every individual enemy that you brutally murder, you only gain a net value at the end of every mission. This is extremely strange, in my opinion, because Bioware really focused on combat in this entry. Another thing that got on my nerves was how Bioware removed much of the role playing elements. There is hardly any equipping of items and the few you do find are minor visual variations and slightly different weapon damage. In its place is a rather empty upgrading system that really doesn't make the player that much more powerful. Bioware also made it necessary to gain paragon and renegade to upgrade your charm/intimidate skill. This makes it hard to chose the neutral path as you are losing and option to access bonuses and generally make the game more fun. But besides those annoying quips, Bioware still developed a great tittle that feels more like a shooter with some flimsy RPG elements than a true action RPG.… Expand
  26. ClaytonB
    Feb 6, 2010
    9
    For people that liked Mass Effect 1 and wanted the second to be the same will be disappointed. The change made the game less repetitive in this reviews eyes. One can still go around, plot, and deplete every planet for valuable resources while running into a mission. If you were to do everything in the game, your playtime would range from 30-35 hours. The most interesting part of Mass For people that liked Mass Effect 1 and wanted the second to be the same will be disappointed. The change made the game less repetitive in this reviews eyes. One can still go around, plot, and deplete every planet for valuable resources while running into a mission. If you were to do everything in the game, your playtime would range from 30-35 hours. The most interesting part of Mass Effect 2 is that the choices you made in the first mass effect follow into Mass effect 2 to make a different story Multiple and different playthroughs in the first one can make each playthrough different in ways. Its a game that is worth multiple paythroughs, new and old characters and will be in to help shepherd fight the good fight. More in depth romance subplots are a quirky and interesting part the the first one introduced. All around this game is set up better than the first and doesn't have the graphic pop that ailed the first one also. Not the best game i've ever played but warrants a purchase if you own an Xbox 360 or a pc. 9/10… Expand
  27. alexh
    Mar 2, 2010
    9
    This is an excellent title. Bioware took everything that was wrong with the first game and scrapped it. to name a few the mako, elevator rides, and the spotty fighting mechanics . The writing is also top notch and I appreciate how you can actually here your character act out your decisions. It makes me feel a lot closer to Shepard. I have a couple of tiny nit picks which is that the game This is an excellent title. Bioware took everything that was wrong with the first game and scrapped it. to name a few the mako, elevator rides, and the spotty fighting mechanics . The writing is also top notch and I appreciate how you can actually here your character act out your decisions. It makes me feel a lot closer to Shepard. I have a couple of tiny nit picks which is that the game can be hard to play through multiple times since you've heard %80 of the dialogue already and the classes aren't very balanced. Oh and one more thing, I bought the game new so I had access to the cerberus network out of the box, but i think that's kind of a cheap tactic to prevent people from buying used. I blame EA for that one, not Bioware.… Expand
  28. darrylQ.
    Jan 27, 2010
    9
    i love this game. to be a perfect ten more adult content uncensored is needed. this is a mature game, so an option should be added or dlc for more adult gameplay and content.
  29. JohnC
    Jan 28, 2010
    9
    Great game, a beautifully crafted RPG with strong combat elements, a solid storyline bedded down with some great graphics and fluid cut scenes. No dull moments or time to stand around and get shot at here! The only down side, I found the mini games annoying at times. If you liked Mass Effect 1 then you need to get Mass Effect 2
  30. BrandonS.
    Jan 31, 2010
    9
    This game is mostly perfect. There are a few scant problems with the cover system and friendly AI isn't very good. However the story and presentation is spectacular and needs to be experienced by everyone whom claims they enjoy video games. For that, it would be 10 in my book. However, the game takes too many steps back in it's RPG, Exploration, and Strategy elements for This game is mostly perfect. There are a few scant problems with the cover system and friendly AI isn't very good. However the story and presentation is spectacular and needs to be experienced by everyone whom claims they enjoy video games. For that, it would be 10 in my book. However, the game takes too many steps back in it's RPG, Exploration, and Strategy elements for seemingly no reason. Those of us whom enjoyed the first one get a little less stuff to love here even though the main campaign is twice as long. It's more about the story this time around.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#1 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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#2 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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#8 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2010

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96

Universal acclaim - based on 98 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 98 out of 98
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 98
  3. Negative: 0 out of 98
  1. Official Xbox Magazine
    95
    Mass Effect 2 overcomes its few gameplay weaknesses with a fantastic weave of dynamic combat, lavish presentation, and engaging character and weapon customization. But for all the myriad improvements that make Mass Effect 2's visuals so appealing and its combat so exhilarating, it's ultimately the way it moves us that makes it so memorable. [Feb 2010, p.56]
  2. games(TM)
    100
    Despite all of the ways Mass Effect 2 is more engaging to play and explore, after 35 remarkable hours it was the characters that stayed with us… Game of the year in January? Oh, go on then. [Feb 2010, p.112]
  3. X-ONE Magazine UK
    100
    Both an astonishing RPG and confident shooter, Mass Effect 2 is daring, shocking and often awe-inspiring in its use of choice. This is the future of storytelling in videogames. [Issue#, p.85]
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