Mass Effect 2 - Xbox 360

The Magnificent Seven in space

“Warning: SpoilersThe second chapter of the Mass Effect trilogy is a triumphant achievement by Bioware and, along with Dragon Age: Origins, one of their best games since Baldur's Gate 2.

I enjoyed the quality of the writing, the phenomenal voice acting, the huge cast of memorable characters, visiting distinctive locations on different planets, facing interesting side quests (a step forward from the "go to planet XYZ, find the bunker and kill everyone" of ME1), dealing with an intriguing morality system (with the Paragon/Renegade choices). Also worth noting: if you import a character from the first game using the final savegame, some decisions you made suddenly become relevant, showing the consequences of your actions - what happened to characters or groups you saved or ruined, spa” read more

My Top 20 Games of the 2010s (20 games items)

" Released: 2010 The best game I played in the 2010s is also the first major game I played in the decade and through all the years, it has stuck with me. The last masterpiece Bioware has developed before their tragic downfall, Mass Effect 2 changed my perception of video games for their potential as a story-telling medium. Before, I've always had the mindset that gameplay matters first and story is just an after-thought but Mass Effect 2 showed me that the two can be combined to an amazing conc"

Juegos Pasados en 2019 (24 games items)

"Después de la grandiosa historia de la primera parte vengo muy emocionado para continuar esa grandiosa, y que experiencia tan mixta me he encontrado. Lo mejor de este juego es al mismo tiempo la peor pues a favor de mejores mecánicas de disparos sacrificaron muchos de la personalizaron y el factor RPG quitando muchas de las modificaciones de armas y trajes, reduciendo estos últimos y dejando las habilidades reducidas también dejando un factor RPG casi insistente, pero no pararon ahí ya que "

IGN's Top 100 RPGS of All Time (2017) (100 games items)

" By the time we've returned to Commander Shepard in this sequel, we have an idea of the threats and mysteries looming over the Milky Way. Mass Effect 2 gives us the chance to get to know them on a personal level with revamped combat that greatly improves upon its predecessor. Mass Effect 2's creative take on RPG systems are more welcoming with its blend of third-person shooter mechanics, and its variety and focus on the new squad members make for a memorable (and sometimes heartbreaking) campai"

Disappointing (45 movies items)

"So acclaimed because of story, but the story is very simple, unsurprising and bland. Acclaimed because of the choices, but it's impossible to pinpoint what leads to what."

Favorite games of all time (since the late 90s) (17 games items)

"Everything I'd hoped for in ME1 was realized here. Improved battle mechanics, incredible character connections and a perfectly balanced story, pace, action, and writing."