- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Release Date: Jan 26, 2010
- Also On: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 5118 Ratings
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Positive: 4,518 out of 5118
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Mixed: 384 out of 5118
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Negative: 216 out of 5118
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Feb 22, 2019The best game from Bioware, not without flaws, but was the pinnacle for Bioware, and all after it only - fail.
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AkiIApr 7, 2010I haven't played a game as satisfying as ME2 in years, on keeping all it's promises and surpassing all expectations. A true roleplaying game, with choices you've made following you to the end, instead of just the hollow leveling. Makers of Fina Fantasy should play this game to learn how to write good and believable characters and outcomes.
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RoyPFeb 20, 2010
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May 8, 2019
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TomL.Jan 30, 2010
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DonC.Jan 30, 2010
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JayEFeb 13, 2010
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Nov 22, 2012
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Jul 31, 2012A true Sci-Fi game. With amazing visuals, music, writng, voice acting, and gameplay, a diverse cast of characters, a dark and mysterious plot. You can feel actual pressure for your decisions. Option of importing a character from ME1 is amazing.
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May 12, 2018A dumbed down Mass Effect 2. Corridor shooter, so few RPG elements that it's actually FPS more than RPG. A teen game with lame dialogue and occasional flirting wtih sex. Main story game is decent, graphics great for the time. Overall skip if you're looking for an RPG/grownup game, play if you don't like thinking and are just looking for shooting/running/following an objective marker.
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Sep 24, 2013
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Mar 6, 2014
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Apr 1, 2014Loooooved the story,emotion is this game fuel.You feel responsable for every word,act,charachter and universe.Great job.My top 10 of all times is here.
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Mar 22, 2016Very mediocre, boring game.
Production values - best character animations and voice acting I saw - closer to AAA movie than a game - but the story is really lame and shooter gameplay bored me to death. Halfway through I deleted my Origin account to never see this again. -
MeshelleFeb 5, 2010
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TimDFeb 6, 2010
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JustinR.Mar 4, 2010
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KillerJApr 15, 2010
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acacJan 29, 2010
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ScottGJan 31, 2010It's a decent game, but not really a roleplaying game. Most of the traditional elements of RPGs, like exploration, character development, and loot have been "streamlined" out of the game. What's left is a very pretty third-person shooter with a good story. In sum, great for shooter fans, but RPG fans might want to think twice.
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D.S.Feb 1, 2010
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F.DFeb 18, 2010
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LarryLFeb 19, 2010
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SteveMFeb 26, 2010
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ChrisRFeb 9, 2010
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RobCMar 3, 2010
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SvenPMar 8, 2010One of the best games ever. The story and the Characters are the best on the PC at the moment. Only thing I have to critic is that there are no real RP elements like an inventory and the "skills" are lame.
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MetehanB.Jan 27, 2010Maybe it's a little bit different than a RPG, an Action-RPG, but still it's really the best made BioWare game, like they said =) My real score is 9.6 ;)
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BenJan 29, 2010Its cool but when you play it A LOT it gets so boring you hardly have any guns but yes i know great graphic but miner glitches need to be fixed and also the catacters,Some of the level are awsome and difficulty is awsome so a give it a thumbs up and player out there you should get it and all and all its Thrilling and Fun i Give at least a 6.5-7
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ChrisWFeb 15, 2010
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StuartFFeb 26, 2010
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Feb 28, 2012
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Sep 5, 2010This game is great. The atmosphere makes up for a lack of variety in combat. I did not like the restrictive environments (you can't really go anywhere on the Citadel for example), but in general if you liked the first, you should give this one a chance. Planet scanning does suck though.
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Sep 5, 2010
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Oct 15, 2010
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Oct 24, 2010This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Nov 21, 2010
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Nov 26, 2010One of the best games I've ever played, right up there with Half Life 2 and Call of Duty 4. I don't generally like 3rd person shooters, but Bioware did a great job on it. Game play is very engrossing and story line is quite good (though not the best).
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Dec 31, 2011
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Mar 13, 2011Very fun game. Deserved GOTY on IGN.
Good: Loved the first one, second one's storyline was epic too. Soundtrack epic. Voice acting epic. Beautiful worlds. Graphics were decent. Problems: mining is bad. not enough RPG elements. AI squadmates are slightly annoying. -
Mar 25, 2011
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Mar 28, 2011
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Apr 9, 2011Mass Effect 2 has a good if not the best story in a game i have ever seen and there for the story is also the main selling point. The gameplay is not Super but it is ok. I would give it 9,5 if i could. But now its 10. Its my favorite game.
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Apr 14, 2011
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Sep 5, 2011Expands the story very well, although heavily spoilt by amount of DLCs that you have to buy to make the game even halfway decent in length. Paid DLCs is a ripoff no matter how it's marketed, the game is VERY short even with them all.
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May 11, 2011The most re playable out of any game I have ever owned, far too much fun I cant wait for the third installment. I do hope that they add more RPG element to 3 like more customizable weapons (like in ME1) and armor. And maybe even more powers for biotics. either way I'm looking forward to ME3
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May 13, 2015
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Sep 16, 2011I was impressed by ME1 and when i see the first reviews of ME2 i was sure it will get 10 from me. Unfortunately, reality was brutal. Why BioWare removed sightseeing the planets and substitiuted this dull minigame? Why there's no many weapons and armors? For me, ME2 is a step back.
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Mar 6, 2012
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Mar 9, 2012Great game but doesnt stands up to Mass Effect 1, improved on gameplay but downgraded the RPG elements of the prequel, improved on some aspects such as the inventory but also simplified it by alot.
Epic beggining and even more epic end! -
Aug 25, 2012
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Feb 24, 2018Masterpiece.
One of the best in the genre, choices, story, characterization, depth, this game has it all. -
Jul 24, 2012
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Jul 27, 2012
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Jan 31, 2013
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Jan 11, 2014The graphics are great, the story is great, the game-play is great and the soundtrack it great. Over all this is a very fun game and it should not be missed out on. This game is GREAT!!!
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Jan 19, 2014Most things that got potential in the first game were completly removed, but the game works better as a TPS than as a tactical RPG. I am a little dissapointed because the story is weaker and some opportunities were missed, by it has a better gameplay with combat that actually works.
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Jun 12, 2014This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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May 18, 2013
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May 23, 2013
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May 30, 2013Mass Effect went from being a wonderful, epic RPG that was very unique, to a poor cover based shooter. I don't hate cover based shooters, but Mass Effect 2 did a terrible job with it. The enemies are predictable and do the same damning thing every time that it just becomes boring! I can't recommend this game, but it doesn't mean it was bad. Just very disappointing if you played the original.
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Jul 30, 2013
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Feb 5, 2014
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Oct 27, 2013A gem of a game, engaging story with fun, sometimes tricky combat situations and also a surprisingly re-playable game where actions, sometimes silly and insignificant have followed you through the story [more game if you kept a save game from the first game]. Love it, Thank you Bioware.
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Apr 12, 2014
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Nov 7, 2013Without a doubt the best series i've ever come to play! So much replay value! Its insane and I can't describe it enough. THIS IS A MUST BUY AND PLAY EXPERIENCE. Trust me on this!
Pros:
Just... wow (useless pros. I know :v)
Story and characters are so well done!
Cons:
Combat can get a little linear
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Jun 26, 2015- Good: Gameplay, Story, Characters, Setting
- Mixed: Atmosphere/Mood, Exploration, Writing
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Great, the best game in the series. Probably one of the most enjoyable game from Bioware i ever played. -
Nov 18, 2017
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Apr 8, 2017Увы - деградация РПГ составляющей налицо, но планку удержали персонажи интересные (Явик, Джек, Миранда да все практически интересны) и шикарная финальная миссия.
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Jul 3, 2018Fascinante juego, una jugabilidad mucho mejor que la primera entrega, una historia increíblemente hermosa, es pocas palabras, supera en todo al Mass Effect 1.
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Dec 19, 2018More polished than the first game, but more dumbed down combat, inventory, exploration than the first game. Replacing the fun real time land exploration in a buggy with a crappy space probe mini game on board the command ship just hell and no. Story felt weaker and just a filler until they could release the next game.
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Oct 27, 2017Bellissimo!! Consigliato, non posso aggiungere nulla alle altre recensioni...... da comprare assolutamente!!! 10/10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Nov 29, 2017Nice Sequel, again great story, soundtrack and characters but this time game-play and side quests are very good, and last mission......last mission is the best mission of all games! Very Good game and definitely best Mass Effect.
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Nov 18, 2020
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Aug 28, 2020One of the best sequels to one of the best games to exist. Characters are well written, the story is well written and the combat is a lot more improved than the previous game. 10/10 worth the full price.
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Nov 28, 2020
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Nov 7, 2020Great story, great characters, great setting, vastly improved combat and variability of side missions. There is not much more to say just that this is the best Bioware game.
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ChadWFeb 13, 2010
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Awards & Rankings
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Mass Effect 2 resumes with pride the path opened by the first game. This sequel is a lesson of how things should be made.
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Mass Effect 2 delivers a story that's deeper than what many novelists are capable of, and its action is better than what most Hollywood directors are creating nowadays. It's an addictive, engrossing experience that many gamers will replay over and over while they hold their breath waiting for the third game.
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A brilliant mix of shooter and role-playing, filled with great characters, excellent design, lots of action and clever dialogue. It's a shame though that Bioware did not improve the inventory and skill system of the first game, but actually reduced it even more. I really wished there were more customization options, more ways to develop and gear up my characters. But all these are merely small points of criticism, since there is so much to feel and experience in this game. Mass Effect 2 is a thrilling, emotional ride and ultimately every bit as good as its predecessor.