- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Release Date: Jan 26, 2010
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 3

- Summary:
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- Developer: BioWare
- Genre(s): Role-Playing, Action RPG, Action RPG
- # of players: No Online Multiplayer
- Cheats: On GameFAQs
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 98 out of 98
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Mixed: 0 out of 98
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Negative: 0 out of 98
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games(TM)Despite all of the ways Mass Effect 2 is more engaging to play and explore, after 35 remarkable hours it was the characters that stayed with us… Game of the year in January? Oh, go on then. [Feb 2010, p.112]
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AceGamezIt’s forty-plus hours of top-notch combat, incredible voice-acting, emotional provocation, stunning graphics and exhilarating gameplay of a standard that simply hasn’t been achieved before as a complete package.
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If you liked Mass Effect 1 to any degree whatsoever, you’ll definitely love Mass Effect 2 with its improved combat and AI, and cinematics and storyline – sans the glitches we all know and hate from ME1.
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Mass Effect 2 is easily one of the most compelling, exciting and emotionally affecting interactive experiences you’ll ever have.
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Right now I’m even salivating at the prospect of finishing up all of the extra content.
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Everything BioWare did to improve the game has lead to satisfying results. Such efforts actually redefine how sequels should be made. This was one of the most memorable gaming experiences we've had in recent history.
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Players who can look past the lack of drive, annoying decisions, and a general stripped-down, dumbed-down feeling can (thankfully) still look forward to some truly spectacular moments and unforgettable action before credits roll.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 548 out of 640
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Mixed: 49 out of 640
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Negative: 43 out of 640
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CraigB.Jan 26, 2010
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EddieB.Feb 14, 2010
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