• Publisher: EA Games
  • Release Date: Jun 15, 2010
  • Also On: PC
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Mixed or average reviews- based on 59 Ratings

  • Summary: (Downloadable Content) Keep a powerful hybrid VI intelligence – and the geth it has unleashed upon a planet – from wreaking havoc across the galaxy! Overlord includes 5 new levels, exciting ground combat and Hammerhead missions, and all-new achievements. [Xbox.com]
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Overall, Project Overlord is a fantastic piece of DLC that either extends Mass Effect 2 for those still playing it or reignites the fire in those of us who loved it but have moved on.
  2. If you're a Mass Effect 2 head, then this is must have content.
  3. Fun action, great audio, and multiple memorable moments make Mass Effect 2's latest add-on a winner.
  4. If you loved Mass Effect 2 you will certainly like Overlord. Unfortunately it only lasts two hours, but every mission adds new pieces to the overall story.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Matt
    9
    Very solid add-on, though it's not very long (I finished it in about 90 minutes). Despite it's somewhat short length, it's highly playable, and satisfyingly bizarre. It's much darker in tone than any level in the core game, and it features some great psychedelic graphics and mind-f*cks that will make it worth playing through a few times. Highly recommended. Expand
  2. 8
    A pretty good piece of DLC. Story content is good and the locations are very scenic and well done. Plus it allows you to play with the M-44 Hammerhead a bit more in an open environment. My only complaint is that the indoor combat doesn't really add anything new, aside from locations. No new enemies types which it had the opportunity to present, it was a science station after all. Overall: A pretty good DLC worthy of purchase. Expand
  3. 8
    Mass Effect 2: Overlord feels like a glorified side mission. However, that doesn't stop it from being good. You get to use the Hammerhead to "explore" the planet (not to the extent of the planets in ME1) and go to your objectives. The content is rather short, but the real highlight of the DLC is the story, and the absolutely amazing ending, which is quite emotional.

    Is it worth buying? Absolutely. At 560 Microsoft Points (7 dollars) you get a bit more gameplay and a great story to experience.
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  4. 7
    Decent bit of DLC. Gameplay was good and story was intersting aswell. Not too long, but im not a fan of overly long games anyhow. Interesting twist story with moral dilemma. worth buying and playing if your after paragon/renegade points etc. Expand

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