Mass Effect 2
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Mass Effect 2

BioWare, BioWare Edmonton

2010•Shooter•PEGI 18•About 37 hours

Taste attributes: actionadventurescience fictionanimalshistoricalmonster/alien/supernaturalmusic/dancerobots/ai/spacevehiclesfastunsavouryimaginarysimplelinearbig & variedemotive & stirringall consuming questfighting evilfish out of water/culture clashhuman spirit/resilience/survivalinjustice/tragedy/vengeancesocial commentarysolving the riddle/not as it seemsunderdog triumphs

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Boxlist takeA fantastical, breakneck shooter: sweeping and simple. Best if you like the extraordinary over the everyday.

Pace: very fast · Originality: balanced · Tone: dark · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: simple · Structure: very linear · Look: balanced · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score

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About This Game

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...

Summary: IGDB

Story

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...

Screenshots

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Characteristics

Where this game sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

ActionAdventureScience fictionAnimalsHistoricalMonster/alien/supernaturalMusic/danceRobots/ai/spaceVehiclesAll consuming questFighting evilFish out of water/culture clashHuman spirit/resilience/survivalInjustice/tragedy/vengeanceSocial commentarySolving the riddle/not as it seemsUnderdog triumphs

Keywords

AliensAssassinExplorationBloodyDiseaseMinigamesOrganized crimeDeath

Details

Developers
BioWare, BioWare Edmonton
Publisher
Electronic Arts
Released
26 January 2010
Series
Mass Effect
Platforms
PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360
Modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Time to beat
18h rushed, 37h normally, 62h complete
Age rating
PEGI 18
Taste scores
How we score
Source
IGDB

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