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ME2 was a great game in many ways. It has great voice acting, an engrossing story, and beautiful graphics but there was just something about the game that felt off the entire time I was playing. Pros: -Great story: follows the first one very well and has some truly heart wrenching moments. -Fantastic characters: All of the characters stories are just so well done it is unbelievable. (Great voice acting) -Beautiful graphics: The scenery is really something to admire in this game. Everything from the cities to Shepard's animations are really just done so well. Cons: -Way too Linear: Sure when your not in a mission you can do whatever you want, but as soon as you enter a mission you have to follow one straight path. There is no exploration and it really took away from the game. -The little things- ME2 was dumbed down to gain a wider audience. The series quickly went from the new standard of rpg's in ME1 to a shooter with rpg elements. Many of the problems with the first game weren't fixed, they were simply removed. 1-10 (1 being worst and 10 the best) Fun Factor- 9 (Still a very fun game to play) Graphics - 9 Longevity/Replay Value - 8 (The classes aren't as fun to play. There's really no reason to choose anything outside of a soldier.) Audio - 10 DLC - 7 (DLC Adds a lot to this game, but the cost is heavy for every download, and much of it is insignificant with little to now replay.)Read full review
Similar games: Fallout 3, Oblivion, Borderlands, Bioshock I've played through the first Mass Effect game, enjoyed it enough after I played it that I went through many playthroughs to get the achievements and afterward bought all the released DLC's because I liked it. There are many changes in Mass Effect 2, for me it was leveling up, you dont get credit for shooting things; only upon mission completion, to me that sucks, at least I can max my Renegade stat. The aiming feature is improved, its not as wobbly or shaky. The interactive scenes are good and so are the cut scenes. The studio should consider doing an animated film for this game. If you played and enjoyed the first game, this game is definitely what I call a game better than the one before it, the DLC's are out and I think, the DLC with Liara in it (I have a thing for blue women since the last game) titled "Shadow Broker" is one of the best DLC's I've played. There was a lot of tweaking of earlier stuff from the first game and a lot of things were taken out of the first game which I thought were helpful, a lot of things added that are helpful too. If your a COD4, Halo or MOH Player, this game will be a hit or miss with you, if your an Oblivion or Fallout 3 player, this game might perk some interest.Read full review
Great all around game. Difficult to read what the words on the TV screen say most of the time even after switching TV's. But the game play is very addicting. Something about how the controller vibrates when you put a bullet in someones body or incinerating (setting them on fire) is very satisfying. And the whole saving the galaxy 1 mission and side quest at a time is very appealing. Granted this game is more adult friendly and not really for young children. But under watchful responsible parenting/guardianing this game can be lots of fun for the entire family. I'm playing it right now. Already on disc 2. I spend at least 5 to 7 hours daily on it off and on. LOOOOOOOVE Mass Effect 2 (ME 2) and would strongly recommend it if you like RPG/exploration/multiple choice type games as this has all of it mixed. Even has romance option if you wish to earn some extra things.Read full review
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Compelling storyline with innovative gameplay. This game was years ahead of its time and has outlasted its peers in terms of longevity. Still one of the best games ever mad to date.
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The galaxy of Mass Effect has been masterfully expanded upon albeit with the game play being streamlined. Having played through the original title years ago I was skeptical if BioWare could really follow through with all that was promised. I've waited to purchase till it was in the budget title range. I played the 1st hour not signed in with autosave off (as if I hadn't played Mass Effect 1) just to see what the base story had to offer. I have to say I sure am glad I keep that old save file on my cloud. Importing my Mass Effect 1 character into Mass Effect 2 was seamless. The differences in the story abound many of those morality choices matter & it was thoroughly satisfying, although you keep your face; collectible items from the original are all lost: every weapon, all that armor, all those credits lost, even the XP & Paragon/Renegade points. ME2 attempts to make up for this translating your prior status into stats that are compatible with the new interface. Graphics: Exceed contemporary standards for Q1 2010. GamePlay: Fast paced & still level up RPG rooted. Errors: None of the glitching textures from the original. Learning Curve: The game has a basic control scheme and appropriate scaling of difficulty levels. Replay Value: Exponentially change your character; switching your gender or class, changing morality choices, do you have the endurance to rifle through the marathon of content on INSANITY an excess for 40HRS or do you plan to run through on easy in 8HRS just to see what happens. Sound Design: EPIC USE OF DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND SOUND & the voice acting is second to none. Downloadable Content: The majority of which is not value adding (like paying for more outfits) and getting this game on XBOX 360 we get screwed as some of this content is included in the PS3 release( Kasumi: Stolen Memories, Overlord, and Lair of the Shadow Broker)... keep your eye out for an XBOX LIVE Deal of the Day perhaps you can get it on the low. Progression: This game make strides not just as a sequel to the series; but for the genre as well cinematic quality detail, action & excitement, along with solid story telling are becoming the new standard in the lexicon of RPGs. It's no longer simply: turn based attack, flashy non-engine cut-scene, then more cave trolling for loot. WildCard: If you enjoy Sci-Fi you can envision this as a near future depiction of Star Trek meeting Star Wars in this Rated "M" for mature environment. *Mass Effect Trilogy vs Skyrim... get em both!Read full review
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