Rating: 9.5 Out of 10
Mass Effect 2 has arrived and let me be clear that it is everything that you want for a Mass Effect sequel plus more. The introduction sequence alone is totally worth it and draws you in. The game has excellent dialogue and voice action from a list of very popular actors and actresses. The art design and graphics are also to be applauded for very life like aliens that can leave you in awe. They have rid themselves of the inventory system and the bland level designs. You now gather research equipment that improves your weapons and skills and the levels are all designed differently. The leveling system has also been modified to support an easier action packed experience that has a max level of 30 instead of 60. Lastly, the shoot and cover system has also been improved as well as the UI to provide an easier experience. Everything has been improved no matter what the situation is. However, the only problem I really had with this game is the scanning of planets. You scan the planets for the material to upgrade weapons, shields, armor, etc, but the only problem with that is that it is super slow and the planets have big areas to cover. Overall, if you liked the first Mass Effect and you are just interested in a third person shooter then I highly recommend you play this game. It is 2 discs and will guarantee you a lot of play time.
Pros:
+ Great cast of interesting and diverse characters
+ Excellent dialogue and voice acting
+ Fantastic art design with a strong sense of identity
+ Solid shooting mechanics make for exciting encounters
+ Level design makes every mission feel fresh
Cons:
- Scanning planets can get tedious
Extras:
# Mass Effect 2 Cheat Codes
# Mass Effect 2 Achievements
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Importing Characters from Mass Effect 1:
Bioware has made it easy for you to transfer your character to Mass Effect 2. When you start a new game, there will an option to import a Mass Effect 1 character. The character save file is when you beat the Mass Effect 1 game but is hidden from your hard drive so even if you deleted your save file, it is still located there. You will see the characters listed in which you beat the game and the main statistics of that character.
If you continue further, you will see the pivotal moments of the game and the decisions you made for them. Did you save the council? Who did you pick as an ambassador? Did Wrex surive Virmire? Who sacrificed themselves on Virmire? Not only that, but the side quest characters also reprise their roles and the decisions you made. Ada Wong the reporter? How about the other reporter that made you look bad? Another cool aspect is the love interests where you the person you affiliated with is still around, will you stay loyal to your love interest or move on to Jacob / Miranda?
You also get some bonuses for importing a level 60 character. You will get money, raised to level 5, money, materials, as well as some Paragon / Renegade boosts. You can change your appearance, your class, everything but whether your male or female.
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