Mass Effect 2 is the sequel to BioWare's hit space-based role-playing game
(RPG), Mass Effect. A single player adventure, Mass Effect 2 allows players to
continue the adventures of the fully customizable series hero, Commander Shepard,
as you take on a whole new adventure and cast of supporting characters. Features
new to this latest release in the franchise include the ability to import game
save files from the original Mass Effect game to continue the adventure in an
unbroken fashion, a new damage system, a more flexible dialogue game mechanic
and more.
This package includes Cerberus Network card. This allows the player
access to bonus downloadable content.
Story
Two years after Commander Shepard repelled invading Reapers bent on the
destruction of organic life, a mysterious new danger 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 and command the most powerful ship ever built. Even then, doubters
say it would be suicide. Commander Shepard intends to prove them wrong.
Gameplay
An space-based action RPG like its predecessor, gameplay in Mass Effect 2
revolves around the player's particular version of Commander Shepard and
continuing development of this character as the game proceeds. As the game opens
a variety of character classes are made available to the player, with talents,
both exclusive and general, associated with each. With experience these talents
are leveled up, resulting in the unlocking of related abilities and/or entirely
new talents. The player has the ability to customize their Commander Shepard in
a number of ways including physical appearance, gender, and certain aspects of
their personal history, with the rub being that these choices can influence
things like available missions, dialogue choices with non-player characters (NPCs),
and character background.
Accompanying this main character are a number of preset supporting characters
that the player can direct and develop relationships with, which again, will
alter the outcome of the story. All the characters from the original game make
an appearance in Mass Effect 2, but the immediate characters surrounding
Commander Shepard are new. Additional new features that players can expect to
experience include new alien races; a more realistic damage system; a new heavy
weapons system allowing for maximum damage; a regenerative health system; a
dramatic increase in the number of character animations available to Shepard;
and updates to the dialogue mechanic used when conversing with NPCs.
Integration with the Original Mass Effect
Mass Effect 2 allows players of the original Mass Effect game to import save
games to continue the story of their own Commander Shepard. In doing this, the
decisions that were made in the first game will affect the events of the second
game. In addition, characters from the first game will return, as long as they
were not killed off by the player in the first game. On the other hand, new
players coming to the series for the first time in Mass Effect 2 will start a
brand-new character, discover the events of the previous games as they progress
and embark on a thrilling stand-alone adventure that does not require the
previous game for play.
Key Features
- Futuristic Weapons - Choose from 19 different weapons, including
devastating heavy weapons that can end a battle in seconds.
- Elite Specialists - Recruit up to a dozen of the galaxy's most dangerous
operatives to help you in your mission. Train and equip your team to survive
insurmountable odds.
- Explore the Galaxy - Scan planets to uncover unique secret missions in
the Mass Effect universe.
- Integration with Original Mass Effect - Players of the first Mass Effect
can import save games to continue the story of their own Commander Shepard.
New players will find a thrilling stand-alone adventure awaits them, a
polished and action packed journey that surpasses the first game in nearly
every possible way.
- Intense Third-Person Combat - Increased intensity with precision shooter
controls to let you control the action and overcome insurmountable odds.
- New Damage System - New location based damage system allows for
targeting of key weak points, blasting off limbs, igniting enemies, or
crippling and disabling enemy troops.
- Character Customization - Choose a player class, customize your
appearance, and tailor your own abilities and strengths. As you progress, so
do Shepard’s abilities.
- Improved Dialogue Mechanic - Improved NPC conversation system where
Commander Shepard can take matters into your own hands – interrupting or
using force to get the answer required.
Minimum Specifications:
- OS: Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7
- Processor: 2.4+ GHz Intel or 2.0+ GHz AMD
- RAM: 1GB+ (XP), 2GB+ (Vista/Windows 7)
- Disc Drive: 8x DVD-ROM drive or better
- Hard Drive: 12GB or more
- Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 6 series (6800GT or better), ATI
1300XT or better (X1550, X1600 Pro and HD2400 are below minimum system
requirements)
Recommended Specifications:
- OS: Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7
- Processor: 2.6+ GHz Intel or 2.4+ GHZ AMD
- RAM: 2GB+
- Disc Drive: 8x DVD-ROM drive or better
- Hard Drive: 12GB or more
- Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GTX or higher. ATI X1800 XL
series or higher
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