Mass Effect 2

Mass Effect 2

Released: January 26, 2010
Type: Main Game

Platforms:

PlayStation 3 PC (Microsoft Windows) Xbox 360

Genres:

Shooter Role-playing (RPG) Adventure

Game Modes:

Single player

Themes:

Action Science fiction

Player Perspectives:

Third person

Ratings

User Rating

91.4
Based on 2529 ratings

Critics Rating

95.6
Based on 9 ratings

Total Rating

93.5
Based on 2538 ratings

Summary

Are you prepared to lose everything to save the galaxy? You'll need to be, Commander Shephard. It's time to bring together your greatest allies and recruit the galaxy's fighting elite to continue the resistance against the invading Reapers. So steel yourself, because this is an astronomical mission where sacrifices must be made. You'll face tougher choices and new, deadlier enemies. Arm yourself and prepare for an unforgettable intergalactic adventure.

Game Features:

Shift the fight in your favour. Equip yourself with powerful new weapons almost instantly thanks to a new inventory system. Plus, an improved health regeneration system means you'll spend less time hunting for restorative items.

Make every decision matter. Divisive crew members are just the tip of the iceberg, Commander, because you'll also be tasked with issues of intergalactic diplomacy. And time's a wastin' so don't be afraid to use new prompt-based actions that let you interrupt conversations, even if they could alter the fate of your crew...and the galaxy.

Forge new alliances, carefully. You'll fight alongside some of your most trustworthy crew members, but you'll also get the opportunity to recruit new talent. Just choose your new partners with care because the fate of the galaxy rests on your shoulders, Commander.

Storyline

Two years after Commander Shepard repelled invading Reapers bent on the destruction of organic life, a mysterious new enemy has emerged. On the fringes of known space, something is silently abducting entire human colonies. Now Shepard must work with Cerberus, a ruthless organization devoted to human survival at any cost, to stop the most terrifying threat mankind has ever faced.

To even attempt this perilous mission, Shepard must assemble the galaxy's most elite team and command the most powerful ship ever built. Even then, they say it would be suicide. Commander Shepard intends to prove them wrong.

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Involved Companies

Electronic Arts

Role:
Publisher

BioWare

Role:
Developer

BioWare Edmonton

Role:
Developer

BioWare Montréal

Role:

Game Engines

Unreal Engine 3

Keywords

aliens assassin exploration bloody disease minigames organized crime death soldier military robots permadeath androids doctor pets spaceship female protagonist hamster action-adventure space battle cyborg religion steam multiple protagonists space exploration achievements bullet time multiple endings special forces hacking artificial intelligence dialogue trees dancing snow slavery racism nudity over the shoulder singing sequel slow-motion resurrection mining good vs evil easy pilot boss fight sexual content explosion single-player only throwing weapons robot dog playstation trophies attributes rivaling factions alternate costumes customizable characters customization voice acting based on - comics bink video human polygonal 3d color customization upgradeable weapons loot gathering love triangle game reference party system ea app original soundtrack release motion blur wasd movement non-player character profanity hologram fake in-game advertising sprinting mechanics playstation plus sniping ragdoll physics save file unlockables character creation saving the world moral decisions side quests pick your gender branching storyline recruitable characters downloadable content xbox live melee auto-saving real-time combat useable vehicles a.i. companion male antagonist vision obstruction shielded enemies difficulty level in-game achievement menu wilhelm scream fuel management audio logs mercenary coming of age cross culture language skills cover system squad terrorists scientist been here before xbox one backwards compatibility invisible wall achievement attempt detection physics manipulation gamersgate difficulty achievement day one dlc merchants motion capture animation high definition graphics squad tactics pre-order exclusive dolby digital weapons swap plot twist character import unskippable cutscene unskippable intro movies power of friendship banter during gameplay not-so-bad guys recurring character meme origin planet squad based shooter regenerating health ancient advanced civilization technology book tie-in victory music invisibility in-game e-mail new game plus surprising character switches character models based on actual people working for the enemy journalist guided by radio aquarium genocide private military company new purchase incentives interrogation innocent people die sociopathy alien abduction terminal illness invented language behind the waterfall trilogy foreshadowing sealing your own fate point of no return second person perspective pseudo non-linear slip cover packaging bartender a.i. construct tomboy missable achievements timeskip disfigurement tragic hero psychics redemption biblical quotes breaking through windows steelbook potential love interest missile launcher dark second act hostile a.i. extinction landmark button retroactive achievements machinima hero turned evil metagame level scaling novint falcon support planet destruction roadie running gunship collective conciousness on disc dlc femme fatale interactive achievement awards 2011 spike video game awards 2010 ea gun club game developers choice awards 2011 platinum played for charity pax 2009 gamescom 2009 lgbtq+ male protagonist political

Alternative Names

ME2

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