Mass Effect 2

Literally my favorite game of all time. Amazing story and companions. I probably re-played this one like 10 times back in 2010-2011 in preparation for Mass Effect 3 and just to see every single scene/interaction.

10/10 - The Triology is an absolute masterpiece. A must play for all fans of good stories or sci-fi!

⚔️ Mass Effect 2 (2010 Edition) - Space Heroic Adventures
What I Played: I sunk countless hours into this gem on my Xbox 360 back in the day. From making tough decisions to battling epic foes, it's a timeless journey through space that I just had to dive back into.
The Good:
The soundtrack is like a warm, nostalgic hug. It sets the perfect tone for every mission and decision, making the whole experience unforgettable.
The choices you make really matter. Each decision feels weighty, impacting the story in meaningful ways that kept me constantly engaged.
The companions you recruit are top-tier. Building relationships with them and witnessing their unique stories unfold added layers to the already deep narrative.
The combat is smooth as butter. The mix of shooter and RPG elements feels just right, and the variety of weapons and abilities kept me experimenting for hours.
The Bad:
The planet scanning... oh boy, the planet scanning. As cool as it sounds, it can get tedious real quick. I found myself zoning out more than once while probing for resources.
Not all missions are created equal. Some felt like filler content, lacking the punch that the main story quests delivered.
The default appearance of Commander Shepard... let's just say I spent a bit too long in character creation trying to make them look less... default.
Verdict: Recommended - Mass Effect 2 (2010 Edition) is a classic for a reason. Despite its few quirks, the stellar storytelling, engaging gameplay, and unforgettable characters make it a must-play for any RPG fan. If you haven't experienced Shepard's journey yet, what are you waiting for? Get ready to lose yourself in this galaxy-saving adventure.

Amazing game!! So many paths to choose on, depending on your own choices! Every character is amazing, either ally or villain! There's so much mistery, the story is simply excellent! Combat system is also really good! The sci-fi ideas are really well founded! Love both the beginning and the ending of the game! Such a great sequel to Mass Effect 1, improving it greatly. Also, too good for its year!

great game in many ways, so go play it , but not for me
i tried to like mass effect series, but cant get immersed in its plot or combat system

Launching probe, probe away, launching probe, probe away, launching probe, probe away, launching probe, probe away, launching probe, probe away, launching probe, probe away, launching probe, probe away, launching probe.

On a real note, I'd say the strongest parts of the game are the beginning and ending. Most of the side content felt pretty underwhelming. I could have done without all of the recruiting missions and loyalty missions, they all felt pretty much the same. The game could have benefited from integrating squadmates more into both sidequests and the main quests. It is unfortunate that most of what you will be doing in the game is combat, because although the combat is improved from the first game, it's still not engaging enough for the runtime of the game. There is just not enough depth, weapons arent all that interesting, and worst of all enemy AI are dumber than dirt. Almost all enemy types can be dealt with the same way, point your gun and shoot them in the face. There simply is not enough depth in the combat to warrant how frequently they make you engage in it. Shepard can be pretty hit or miss as a character, he does have some good moments. I would have liked to see more drama between squadmates. The hacking minigames are still a pain in the ass, they are not difficult, just mind numbingly tedious. That being said, I still love the mass effect universe and the world building. I'm cautiously optimistic for mass effect 3.

Actually it is good quality action RPG game but whole suicide mission is a big joke. Because you can't direct the scenario to cause some companions' death. For example, Miranda is invincible until the last defence option, which is you led 2 people to fight with boss and while create a group that, covers your back. Before that you could get killed every companion but not Miranda. For cutscene reasons, unfortunately. If you reject the offer of Illusive Man, Miranda will defy him. So "we should make her alive, until that point." That's is horrendous for solid RPG design. To survive everyone, you need to upgrade the ship armor, gun and base defence. Loyalty level is important. Once you do that some random decisions will decide outcome of the last mission. Objectively, ME1 is a better game..