Mass Effect 2

Mass Effect 2 conveys both a grand story, and intimate experience that will most likely be savored by all that come in contact with it. Mass Effect 2 is the result of effective criticisms being taken into consideration and improved upon. Living up to the hype, Mass Effect 2 casts a large shadow over the rest of 2010 if this level of quality is what we now measure by.

Mechanically speaking, the shooting has been raised to the standards of most elite third person shooters. The much criticized inventory system and Mako driving sections of the original have been discarded and instead replaced by an economic system based on mining, which I can recognize as being the worst part of the game.

At the end of the day, Mass Effect 2 essentially does everything it does exceptionally well, and it shows from beginning to end. PlayStation 3 gamers had to wait a year to get their hands on Mass Effect 2, but the wait was well worth it. Not only do you have a game that’s already running on the engine for the upcoming Mass Effect 3, but you have a game packed with DLC and access to an in-game comic book that explains the game’s story to those new to Mass Effect. But don’t remain new to Mass Effect for long. Mass Effect 2 is a game that you should purchase, play, and enjoy. And you should do so...

There’s no doubt in my mind that this is one of the best games ever made and an entertainment experience that should be unreservedly celebrated. Whether this is your first time in the Mass Effect universe or the third version of the game you’ll own, Mass Effect 2 is completely and utterly essential.

Mass Effect 2 is all about choice. Players who import their character from the first Mass Effect will have the pleasure of seeing how their choices influenced the galaxy, and the number of story points carried over is surprisingly high. Expect to reencounter several characters from the original, some of whom will simply offer word on how your decisions played out, while others will have new missions for you. Seeing past decisions remain relevant creates a strong sense of ownership in the game...