Hi there readers! This is my first ever game review on moddb.
Today I'm talking about Mass Effect 2, the sequel to Mass Effect (If you couldn't figure it out). It follows Commander Shepard two years after the Geth attack on the Citadel, and the Reapers are at it again.
The game starts of with a bang when the [MINOR SPOILER] SSV Normandy is attacked in the Terminus Cluster while looking for the last few pockets of Geth resistance. While the crew gets to the escape pods Shepard goes to persuade Joker (the ships pilot) to abandon ship. Joker safely gets off ship in an escape pod but Shepard is lost when the ship is blown up. Shepard it seems is dead... [SPOILER END]
The combat system has definitely been beefed up making it way more enjoyable and seems more challenging than the original Mass Effect. The cover system is much more noticeable now because crouch has been removed, on the higher difficulties you'll always want to stay in cover.
The weapons and armour has been scaled back. there are now less than five variants of each type of weapon and armour is just different armour plates to your N7 armour but still provide combat bonuses like health, shields and how fast you sprint, however downloadable content from the Cerberus network, preorder, collectors edition and Dragon Age: Origins Codes add in different Armour types like Collector Armour and Cerberus Assault Armour.
The game still has a massive RPG element with good conversations and choices with you can make on Mass Effect 1 which will affect Mass Effect 2. The big choice at the end doesn’t affect the overall outcome, but there is a clear difference between what was the Paragon or Renegade ending.
One of the things i like most about this game is the ability to import your Mass Effect 1 character. Keep all your choices and who you let live or die. This really effects how Mass Effect 2 plays out and makes it a way better experience.
Over all Mass Effect 2 is a great game boasting over 24 hours of content not including DLC to come, and you will almost definitely want to replay is numerous times in different classes and have different relationships with other crew members. I would recommend it to and gamer and would recommend getting Mass Effect 1 first.
Storyline 9/10
Content 8.5/10
Attention To Detail 10/10
Fun Factor 10/10
Overall 9.4/10
