SeekerMass Effect 2
This kick-ass sequel to the popular role-play combat game Mass Effect offers something for returning and new players alike.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- Space based RPG action as you create your version of Commander Shepard, customize your appearance and tailor your own abilities and strengths
- Take cover, command an elite squad, utilize over 20 weapons including new heavy weapons
- Explore an entire galaxy of unique planets and embark on side missions to uncover more secrets in the Mass Effect universe
- Exclusive Dark Horse digital comic allows PS3 players to experience the events of the first game and make choices related to them
- The three previously released DLC packs and one-time access code to the Cerberus Network, where additional content can be downloaded
PROS
+ Deep story.
+ Intuitive combat.
+ Solid role play.
+ You can import your character from Mass Effect.
CONS
- Almost too many options.
- Side missions can be distracting.
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Expert reviews and ratings
By PCMag on January 25, 2010
This kick-ass sequel to the popular role-play combat game Mass Effect offers something for returning and new players alike.
90
By IGN on February 08, 2010
Games like Mass Effect 2 don't come around often enough. Look at any aspect and you can be sure it's great. It's incredibly personal while still retaining a sense of epic sweeping scale. The combat and mission design are outstanding. The visuals, voice acting, soundtrack, and direction are miles ahead of the competition.
Perhaps most impressively, Mass Effect 2 manages to fulfill its incredible ambition while only suffering from very few technical hiccups. The only real caveat I should mention is that some of the revelations and plot twists won't be quite as powerful if you haven't played Mass Effect 1, but that isn't any reason to skip this fantastic videogame.
96
By IGN on January 17, 2011
Mass Effect 2 is one of the best games on PlayStation 3 and a must-own. It has a deep, fleshed-out story and focuses intensely on character development, which will appeal to RPG fans. Its non-linear approach, choice making and reliance on gray areas gives advocates of the sandbox-style game a reason to delve in. Its solid third-person shooting combat isn’t only functional, but stronger than many dedicated third-person shooters and a reason for shooter and action fans to get in on the fun. And above all else, the game’s clean look, amazing voice acting, stellar story and interesting characters will push you to go further and further into Mass Effect 2 to see everything it has to offer.
95
By IGN on January 23, 2010
Games like Mass Effect 2 don't come around often enough. Look at any aspect and you can be sure it's great. It's incredibly personal while still retaining a sense of epic sweeping scale. The combat and mission design are outstanding. The visuals, voice acting, soundtrack, and direction are miles ahead of the competition.
Perhaps most impressively, Mass Effect 2 manages to fulfill its incredible ambition while only suffering from very few technical hiccups. The only real caveat I should mention is that some of the revelations and plot twists won't be quite as powerful if you haven't played Mass Effect 1, but that isn't any reason to skip this fantastic videogame.
96
By IGN on January 23, 2010
Games like Mass Effect 2 don't come around often enough. Look at any aspect and you can be sure it's great. It's incredibly personal while still retaining a sense of epic sweeping scale. The combat and mission design are outstanding. The visuals, voice acting, soundtrack, and direction are miles ahead of the competition.
Perhaps most impressively, Mass Effect 2 manages to fulfill its incredible ambition while only suffering from very few technical hiccups. The only real caveat I should mention is that some of the revelations and plot twists won't be quite as powerful if you haven't played Mass Effect 1, but that isn't any reason to skip this fantastic videogame.
96
By TrustedReviews on February 06, 2010
Enjoyed Mass Effect? Played it to the end? Well, chances are that you’ve bought Mass Effect 2 already. By now you’re fully aware that the sequel is an exceptional effort, improving on the original and staking a claim as one of the finest games on the 360. Don’t let us keep you, get back to it right now. Already completed it? Why not start another character and have another go? Go on, you know you want to.
90