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Mass Effect 2

Based on 51 reviews

Excellent:

49
Good:

2
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros

Beautiful graphics+ Interesting characters+ Nice side quests+ Great combat system+ Choices can have consequences.
Deep story. Intuitive combat. Solid role play. You can import your character from Mass Effect.
Great Optimization, Well written script, Great mini-games (mining/hacking), Well tuned action
Fantastic graphics, Great storyline, Hugely fun
Innovative gameplay, great story line, excellent voice acting, conversation model is engaging and useful, impressive visuals, combat is fierce and immersive
Great cast of interesting and diverse characters, Excellent dialogue and voice acting, Fantastic art design with a strong sense of identity, Solid shooting mechanics make for exciting encounters, Level design makes every mission feel fresh.
Masterful storytelling, massive amount of choices, no elevator pauses, and enhanced combat.
Fastpaced action; compelling characters; immersive story; rewarding integration of savegames.
Excellent character development, credible motivations, refined action. They fixed everything that was wrong with the original.

Cons

Cerberus Network is clunky- Main story is full of holes- If your choice crosses the designers whims, the designers win- Too many incongruities with original game Source: Personal copy How you would like to subscribe to Gear Diary? We offer: Full Pos
Almost too many options. Side missions can be distracting.
Underwhelming end, Predictable plot
Lots of text can be tedious
Ending could have been better, vehicle handling is a bit irritating, scanning planets for resources is time consuming and can get boring
Scanning planets can get tedious, Some glitches and bugs.
Lack of weapons, big reveal a bit corny.
Oversimplified equipment management; a few boss fight gimmicks.
Silly ending spoils the conclusion of the game.

By Xtra Gamer on February 23, 2011

Some of you may be thinking why I’m reviewing a year old game. True, if you have an Xbox 360 or a PC then the game has indeed been out just over a year. However for all of us PlayStation 3 owners there is a different story. Originally Mass Effect...

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By The Lobe and Mail on January 14, 2011

Avatar’s wearisomely mystical Na’vi have become the de facto blue-skinned extraterrestrials of our imaginations, and it’s a shame. Consider instead the Asari, a cerulean-hued, mono-gendered alien race with millennium-long life spans...

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By Gaming Daily on August 09, 2010

Generally I enjoyed ME2, but after everything it felt more like a long introduction to ME3 than a stand out game on its own terms – Empire Strikes Back this is not, but it’s not Matrix Reloaded either. Nothing of significance really happens bar the...

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By Gear Diary on June 01, 2010

PC/XBOX360 Game Review: Mass Effect 2 (RPG, 2010) Posted on 19 April 2010 by Michael Anderson Way back in late 2007 (early 2008 on PC), Bioware released a game that was unique and interesting in several ways: it was their second game featuring...

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By Game Observer on March 25, 2010

Mass Effect 2 starts with a bang but hits several bumps along the way. All of the problems from the first game are gone, but they seem to have taken a lot of the RPG elements with them. The story feels more straightforward this time around, too....

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By PCMag Mideast on March 23, 2010

When last we left Commander Shepard he’d saved the day for humanity, but Council citadel and many lives were lost. Mass Effect 2 picks up right where Mass Effect left off. In fact one of the great things about this game is that you can upload your...

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By Atomic MPC on March 18, 2010

Another mighty achievement in RPGs for BioWare, and another must-buy...

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By Expert Reviews on March 10, 2010

A change of direction brings more exciting combat to the Mass Effect universe, but still retains the depth and charm typical of Bioware....

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By HEXUS.net on March 01, 2010

The following review is from snootyjim, a regular contributor to our community here at HEXUS.gaming. His opinion is his own and not necessarily the views of the HEXUS team, although we did love Mass Effect 2 as well! Version reviewed - PC Reviewer -...

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By Gadget Guy Australia on February 22, 2010

Mass Effect 2 may be yet another title published by EA but don’t let that put you off.Designed, coded, drawn and promoted by BioWare, Mass Effect 2 is, obviously, a follow-up to the popular sci-fi single-player PRG Mass Effect, but it’s had...

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