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Platform: Xbox 360
Genre: role_playing_games
ESRB: Mature
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Model: 15982
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ASIN: B001TORSII
Publication Date: December 31, 2009
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| Features:
| • | Improved NPC conversation system where Commander Shepard can take matters into your own hands ¿ interrupting or using force to get the answer required. | | • | The second act of BioWare's epic sci-fi RPG trilogy continues the story of Commander Shepard and humanity's first steps onto the galactic stage. | | • | Integration with the original Mass Effect game allows players to import saved files and contiue play with those files in Mass Effect 2. | | • | Choose from 19 different weapons, including devastating heavy weapons that can end a battle in seconds. | | • | New location based damage system allows for targeting of key weak points, blasting off limbs, igniting enemies, or cripple and disable enemy troops. |
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Mass Effect 2 X360
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Mass Effect 2 is the sequel to BioWare's hit space-based role-playing game (RPG), Mass Effect. A single player adventure, Mass Effect 2 allows players to continue the adventures of the fully customizable series hero Commander Shepard, as you take on a whole new adventure and a new cast of supporting characters. Additional new features include the ability to import game save files from the original Mass Effect game to continue the adventure in an unbroken fashion, a new damage system, a new, more flexible dialogue game mechanic and more. 
The return of Commander Shepard.
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A new cast of characters.
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Along with familiar faces from the past.
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New damage and dialogue systems.
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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. Gameplay
An space-based action RPG like its predecessor, gameplay in Mass Effect 2 revolves around the player's particular version of Commander Shepard and continuing development of this character as the game proceeds. As the game opens a variety of character classes are made available to the player, with talents, both exclusive and general, associated with each. With experience these talents are leveled up, resulting in the unlocking of related abilities and/or entirely new talents. The player has the ability to customize their Commander Shepard in a number of ways including physical appearance, gender, and certain aspects of their personal history, with the rub being that these choices can influence things like available missions, dialogue choices with non-player characters (NPCs), and character background. Accompanying this main character are a number of preset supporting characters that the player can direct and develop relationships with, which again, will alter the outcome of the story. All the characters from the original game make an appearance in Mass Effect 2, but the immediate characters surrounding Commander Shepard are new. Additional new features that players can expect to experience include new alien races, a more realistic damage system, a new heavy weapons system allowing for maximum damage, a regenerative health system, a dramatic increase in the number of character animations available to Shepard, and updates to the dialogue mechanic used when conversing with NPCs. Integration with the Original Mass Effect
Mass Effect 2 allows players of the original Mass Effect game to import save games to continue the story of their own Commander Shepard. In doing this, the decisions that were made in the first game will affect the events of the second game. In addition, characters from the first game will return as long as they were not killed off by the player in the first game. On the other hand, new players coming to the series for the first time in Mass Effect 2 will start a brand-new character, discover the events of the previous games a they progress and embark on a thrilling stand-alone adventure that does not require the previous game for play. Key Features - Futuristic Weapons - Choose from 19 different weapons, including devastating heavy weapons that can end a battle in seconds.
- Elite Specialists - Recruit up to a dozen of the galaxy's most dangerous operatives to help you in your mission. Train and equip your team to survive insurmountable odds.
- Explore the Galaxy - Scan planets to uncover unique secret missions in the Mass Effect universe.
- Integration with Original Mass Effect - Players of the first Mass Effect can import save games to continue the story of their own Commander Shepard. New players will find a thrilling stand-alone adventure awaits them, a polished and action packed journey that surpasses the first game in nearly every possible way.
- Intense Third-Person Combat - Increased intensity with precision shooter controls to let you control the action and overcome insurmountable odds.
- New Damage System - New location based damage system allows for targeting of key weak points, blasting off limbs, igniting enemies, or cripple and disable enemy troops.
- Character Customization - Choose a player class, customize your appearance, and tailor your own abilities and strengths. As you progress, so do Shepard’s abilities.
- Improved Dialogue Mechanic - Improved NPC conversation system where Commander Shepard can take matters into your own hands – interrupting or using force to get the answer required.
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 Mass Effect 2 is fantastic March 14, 2010
W. Epps
This game was a great way to start off 2010. I love all the free DLC that Bioware has provided and hope that that the paid DLC will keep up the great quality found in this game. If you have an 360 you must buy Mass Effect 2.
Mass Effect 2
A Brilliant Sequel March 14, 2010
Andrew K. (California, USA)
"The darker second chapter." That's how BioWare describes Mass Effect 2. A little more than two years after the original Mass Effect, players will finally get a chance to save the galaxy once more. But with your odds of survivability as low as the stakes are high, combat as visceral as some of the best shooters out there, and a larger, darker, and more complex cast, BioWare has succeeded in upping the ante, and the aforementioned description certainly fits. Mass Effect 2 is an intense, and engaging experience that delivers on its promise of a universe which is truly shaped by the players' actions.
The story starts off with a bang, and barely slows down from that point. I won't dare spoil how the game starts off, but soon enough you'll find yourself working for Cerberus, a shady organization focused on protecting humanity's place in the galaxy. An alien race known as the Collectors has been kidnapping human colonists, and it's up to you to find out why.
The intensity of the story, and the effect of your actions is vastly improved thanks to the game's basic scenario. After you finish the opening few hours of the game, you'll spend the rest of your time essentially preparing yourself for the end-game experience. This time around, Shepard and his team are on a suicide mission, but the more you do in terms of side quests, exploration, and recruitment will serve to up your chances of survival. This concept makes for a very tightly-wound narrative in which everything you do seems important, exactly the feeling you'd want to get as the savior of the galaxy.
Shepard's dirty dozen make for an excellent cast of characters to whom you really grow attached throughout the events of the game. Shepard is out to recruit the best of the best, which doesn't always lead him to the most pure-hearted people in the galaxy. In fact, most of the characters in the game are, on the surface, pretty bad people (or aliens), but once you get to know them, you'll find out just how three-dimensional, and memorable they really are.
The conversation system largely remains the same, although it has a few nice new touches. You can still select dialogue options to further your Sheperd's status as the badass renegade, or the noble paragon. This time around, however, conversations are much more dynamic, and the interrupt system add some great bits of action.
Combat is vastly improved. Action is intense, and fast-paced, easily on par with some of the best third person shooters in recent memory.
The basic formula is that of a stop-and-pop shooter a la Gears of War. Playing it smart, and using cover is a must if you're to survive. But what makes Mass Effect 2's combat so unique is its mastery of the various abilities each class has at their disposal. From the Vanguard's in-your-face abilities which focus on putting as little distance as possible between you and your enemy, to the Sentinel's Power Armor, which adds another layer of defense.
Classes vary dramatically to support different play styles, so that those who like to run around guns blazing, and those that like to take a more tactical approach will both be satisfied.
BioWare seems to have admitted defeat in regards to planetary exploration on the Mako. The result is the loss of a rather mediocre gameplay component, but it still comes at the cost of less variety. Exploring planets now consists of either landing in a more enclosed area to complete a side quest, or playing the rather tedious mining mini-game.
Even though Mass Effect 2 isn't as varied as its predecessor, its conversation system is nearing perfection, and its shooter gameplay is far more fleshed out, and all around satisfying.
Mass Effect 2's graphics engine hasn't received a significant overhaul, but the art-style is quite improved. The shiny chrome environments of locales such as the Citadel contrast very well with the dark, twisted nature of places like Omega, a seedy space station, and they all evoke the feel of a classic space opera. The graphics department is not without its flaws, however. Facial animations aren't what they could be, especially considering the heavy emphasis on conversation, and there are a few clipping issues here and there.
The sound department, similarly, is great, but not without flaws. The voice-overs, and sound effects are superb, but the real star of the show is the soundtrack, which provides an excellent mix of classic ambient science fiction tunes, to truly memorable scores. I did have multiple instances of sound dropping out during cut-scenes. Again, in a game that is as dialogue heavy as Mass Effect 2, that kind of flaw really sticks out.
Mass Effect 2 is a game that will last pretty much as long as you want it to. You can easily blast through to the end-game in about 15 hours, but if you're a real completionist the experience could easily last over 35 hours. Although your ability to rush through the game comes with a wink and nudge, as being ill-prepared before the endgame might not go over well. Luckily, the game's sidequests have been very much improved upon, and upgrading all your squad members becomes addicting.
Mass Effect 2 is an achievement alone in just how much it improves upon its predecessor. The combat system goes above and beyond the call of duty, plot and characters are much more memorable, and the overall structure is the game is pure genius. Though the game has technical flaws, you'll be too absorbed in the narrative, and action to care a whole lot. Mass Effect 2 is a suicide mission that is well worth embarking on.
This Years Best..Blend of 3rd PS and RPG March 14, 2010
K. A. Jones (Nashville TN)
I recentlly finished this game and prior to this did the first Mass Effect. There were vast improvements to the overall game in all aspects. I break it down as follows....
RPG & Shooter
In Mass Effect 1 it was pretty close to 50/50 split of both elments. With Mass Effect 2 it felt more 40/60 with more toward combat which to me was a good thing. That way you were able to use all the different characters powers and experience the several combinations using them on various missions.
Visual
I thought Mass Effect 1 looked really good but Mass effect 2 was a vast improvement on already something good. The details everywhere were upped a notch with various surroundings to worlds, structures, lighting, weapon effects, character details and so-on just really came to life.
Audio
Just great overall and the 5.1 mix is really something in battles and explosions. You can fine tune various parts to music, voice, effects. I did tone down the soundtrack to enhace the dialogue which is important.
Storyline
It picks up from Mass effect 1 so if you played it it's basically a continued story which is a big plus. Hence one reason why so many...including me say play the first game and you'll appreciate it much more. Plenty of side quests as in the first one but this has a few twists in it that keeps you wondering. This is the strength of the RPG side of it and no doubt will continue with ME3.
Extras
There are a few notables here like character customization in both facial and armor where you just have countless features and colors to choose from. Whatever you choose it pretty much is seen throughtout the game in play and cutscenes. The DEVs did a great job here with having your custom character shown throughout the game. Kudos here
Characters - A good solid cast of "Team" members to get and play with. Each with a "special" ability with even more available with "Loyalty" missions. You first have to get them and then in turn to earn their trust you must help them. There are combat and RPG elements at play here so choices have to be made in both areas.
Planet Scanning - Something new here to where you have to venture around the whole glaxay in search of certain raw material for certain upgrades to all sorts of weapons, armor, biotics and even the ship. Some have more than others and some have certain materials and some don't....you have to find them. But to do so you need fuel and probes which you have to buy with credits. And those come via side missions, goodies found thanks to another part....
Hacking -where you are given chances of hacking wall safes, to doors, to computers and so-on. Some for credits, some for goodies and some for access. There are two types of hacking and you can obtain upgrades to help out.
Squad Commands - You now have the ability to direct each squad member seperately where you want them. This way you can space out the team and out-flank the enemies better.
The only downside I found was the characters you gain toward the end really don't get a chance to use much since most of the missions have already been done. So you're limited to a few chances to play them with your squad
The other slight pain is assigning your "points" you gain to certain abilities. In the first Mass Effect you could do one point at a time. This one goes as 1.2,3 then 4. In other words to use (4) points you have to wait till you get (4) points before applying them. The first one you just had a bit better control. Several characters had left over points because i didn't have enough to assign them to a spot.
Other than that a fantastic journey of a game to play and already looking forward to the second playthru. And yes you can import your same character from ME1 to ME2 and ME2 first playtru to the second playthru. The folks at Bioware did a heck of a job here and it's worth 5 Stars hands down
Do it, you will. March 13, 2010
Kevin Tsui (With that Carmen lady.)
I dare you to find this game awful. If you do, you don't like fun. And if you don't like fun then video games is not a good hobby for you. I recommend para-sailing.
An amazing follow up to Americas proudest RPG March 13, 2010
Nicholas (San Francisco, CA)
Mass Effect 2... where to begin. It is already being hailed as one of the best games of 2010 and for good reason. Its story line is engaging, its combat exciting, and is overall one of the most tightly constructed games I have ever had the pleasur of playing. From the moment you boot the game up and to the final moments in Biowares strongest efforts to date, I was never once had the feeling that I had had enough play time. On the contrary, I could not pull myself away from the game.
While I could give you the laundry list of specific features that made this game such a pleasure to play, I will just mention my own highlights.
1) If you've played through the first Mass Effect and enjoyed that experience, you owe it to yourself to get this game. Never before have I seen game intertwine itself with the first outing so intensly. It made me feel like what I was playing was truly an epic.
2) While not perfect, the combate was always a joy to play. Shepards skills are varied enough and your teammates are all unique that you'll always be on you toes. Always good stuff.
3) Story. By far Mass Effect 2's strongest point. I won't go over it in great detail but let me just say that whatever decisions you make in this game will greatly effect the games flow and ending. I. Other words, this is your experience so don't take any decision lightly, no matter how travial it my seem.
This is by far one the greatest games to be released this year, one of best for the 360, and as time goes on, most likely ever made. Do yourself a favor and buy this game. It is worth evry penny.
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