9.8 out of 10

Mass Effect 2

First seen: 4 april 2008

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  • User Score (527)
    9.2 9.2 from 527 reviewers
  • Expert Score (114)
    9.3 9.3 from 114 reviewers
  • Gameplay (32)
    9.9 9.9 from 32 reviewers
  • Graphics (44)
    10 10 from 44 reviewers
  • Sound (43)
    10 10 from 43 reviewers
  • Storyline (5)
    9.9 9.9 from 5 reviewers
  • Control (4)
    9.3 9.3 from 4 reviewers
  • Lifespan (10)
    9.5 9.5 from 10 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • fun to play, deep storyline, enough reading, no more elevator loads, decent challenge
  • lacklustre story, less of an rpg, but to me, 30 when thorough, the mako is gone

Two years after Commander Shepard repelled invading Reapers bent on the destruction of organic life, a mysterious new enemy has emerged. On the fringes of known space, something is silently abducting entire human colonies. Now Shepard must work with Cerberus, a ruthless organization devoted to human survival at any cost, to stop the most terrifying threat mankind has ever faced. To even attempt this perilous mission, Shepard must assemble the galaxy’s most elite team …

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Reviews of Mass Effect 2

  1. Mass Effect 2

    Reviewer: GameSpot
    26 January 2010
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    Mass Effect 2's third-person shooting action is greatly enhanced over the original, making battles exciting and violent, which befits the overall shift in tone. Battles play out as they do in a typical cover-based shooter like Gears of War, with a few caveats (you can't tumble, for example). Sliding into cover is slick and easy, as is popping in and out to take potshots at the wide variety of foes that assault you. Action sequences still present a few rare hangups; you... Read more

  2. Mass Effect 2 review

    Reviewer: Xbox World Australia
    13 February 2010
    Overall 10
    9.5
     

    Mass Effect 2 is sitting pretty atop of the mountain at the moment. It's really the gamer's game, and is hard to fault. With so much to do, and more undoubtedly on the way via downloadable content, it's easy to justify the price of admission. Even though the experience has been streamlined, it doesn't take away the fact that the Mass Effect series is by-far one of the better and most rewarding experiences on our fair console. The story does waver when it matters most,... Read more

  3. Mass Effect 2 Review

    Reviewer: PALGN
    4 February 2010
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    Though the original Mass Effect was a very good game, it was also a flawed one. The performance issues included horrid texture pop-in, very long elevator rides to cover loading and some rough slowdown, especially in combat. The repetitive locales in sidequests and the mountainous treks in the Mako buggy were drawbacks too. But Mass Effect 's overall quality was such that it outshone these flaws. BioWare had conjured up an incredibly compelling science fiction universe in... Read more

  4. Mass Effect 2 Review

    Reviewer: XboxZone
    6 March 2010
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    That being said, there is a whole universe to explore with the every detail covered for each planet you come across. The Codex is basically an encyclopaedia of the Mass Effect universe and if you take the time to read it you will learn everything from a species’ religion to how the thermal clips in your guns work. It is expansive, impressive and actually draws from relevant scientific theories and astrophysics. It’s just a shame that the awe we felt from the first... Read more

  5. Mass Effect 2 Review

    Reviewer: My360
    2 April 2010
    Overall 10
    9.8
     

    Mass Effect 2 is an early candidate for GOTY. It is a masterpiece RPG cinematic experience, blending wonderful and engaging storytelling with compelling characters, great combat and accessible RPG elements. It’s not as bumpy a ride as the first one, with BioWare ironing out some small issues that plagued the first adventure. This will be one of the most personal experiences you ever have with a video game, forcing you to make important decisions that could have massive... Read more

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