Mass Effect 2: Overlord

 Xbox 360
  • Publisher: EA Games
  • Release Date: Jun 15, 2010
  • Also On: PC
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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 91 Ratings

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  • 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]

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Gamers' Temple
    95
    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. Gameplanet
    90
    It presses all the right buttons to create a fun, varied and emotional side mission.
  3. IGN
    90
    Overlord is a winner and one of my favorite sets of Mass Effect missions yet. Go give it a try.
  4. Game Revolution
    83
    Regardless how you classify it, everything in this DLC is so exciting to play through, that it doesn't make feel like this an attempt to grab even more money from players.
  5. GameTrailers
    82
    Like Stolen Memories, though, Overlord is a short-lived experience with plenty of familiar elements. Two-or-so hours of gameplay is a little slim for the price, though the quality of the content ultimately speaks for itself.
  6. GameCritics
    80
    I very much enjoyed the thought and balance that obviously went into the creation of this new mission, and as a true Mass Effect fan, this attempt to return to form is probably the most welcome thing I could possibly imagine.
  7. Metro GameCentral
    50
    Yet another inessential and senseless expansion that ignores all the best elements of the original.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Matt
    Jun 20, 2010
    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 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. Sci-Fi-Dude1456
    Jul 28, 2011
    9
    Overlord is a great overall experience with an interesting story and a emotional ending that is one of the highlights of this DLC . You canOverlord is a great overall experience with an interesting story and a emotional ending that is one of the highlights of this DLC . You can ride the Hammerhead which is the successor to the Mako vehicle of the first game . It only took me about 93 minutes to finish the whole DLC , but it is highly recommended you play Overlord.… Expand
  4. RodrigoroRex
    Dec 21, 2020
    9
    "Mass Effect 2: Overlord": Great game, it provides a great experience for the player. 6 out of 7. Played it on Xbox 360.
  5. Cotts1988
    Apr 27, 2011
    8
    An extremely good add-on which consists of one of the best missions in Mass Effect 2. The story is extremely interesting, with the ending ofAn extremely good add-on which consists of one of the best missions in Mass Effect 2. The story is extremely interesting, with the ending of the final mission contained in the DLC being a particular highlight. These missions are varied and well-paced, with the action never lulling anywhere near boring. The only problem with these missions is that they can be finished within 2 hours. However, these 2 hours are as good as any that Mass Effect 2 can offer.… Expand
  6. Rox22
    Dec 14, 2012
    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-44A 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
  7. ImUnavailable
    Jul 21, 2011
    8
    An excellent DLC that brings new ideas to the game and also has the emotional core that made ME2 so special. Time is divided up betweenAn excellent DLC that brings new ideas to the game and also has the emotional core that made ME2 so special. Time is divided up between traveling with the Mako and fighting on foot so things don't go stale.… Expand
  8. Ross87
    Mar 21, 2012
    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. InterestingDecent 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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#49 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2010