Didn't know much about this game but it's name, so I read some reviews and watched some videos, thought it looked pretty good so went out and got it. VERY GLAD I DID. Before this game, I don't think I could declare my favorite game, but this officially is as of now. Since I didn't play the first one, yet, the first hour or so of the game was a little confusing and not knowing what's going on. Battle seemed awkward at first not knowing what all these powers were and what not, but now I'm used to it and it works well. Graphics are great. Sounds are great. Gameplay is great once you figure it out. And for lasting appeal, I'm on the second time through playing on INSANITY difficulty, which is truly insane. I will be playing it through many more times trying new classes, and after I get Mass Effect 1 and beat that, i'll be importing that character in and playing many more times. This game is a Space RPG Game, or something relating to that name, it has character customization and you get to choose your character class type, has many choices, many missions, lots of stuff to explore, and is an absolutley amazing game that I've recommended it to a few friends, who I think will be getting it soon. AMAZING GAME.
I like how Bioware improved the game play for Mass Effect 2. They made the fighting controls better and that is great. I like how the story grabs you and you become immersed with Commander Shepard's story and life. I also like the cameos of some of the Mass Effect 1 characters. I am actually on my second play through with this game and I love how the conversations differ because of the paragon and renegade choices. I think this is a great addition to any adult gamer's library. I can't wait to see what Bioware does with Mass Effect 3 and the end of the trilogy.
I have to say that this game is much improved from ME1. The graphics, combat, dialogue, character development, and everything in between are much better in this game. The minimap is actually useful now! The only thing that seemed to get downgraded was the leveling, but it makes you think harder on who to bring with you on missions. Tons of replay value with the decisions you have to make. The story was incredible and the ending was even better. I finished the game in just about 25 hrs and that's including doing most of the side missions. I'm very excited for the release of ME3.
I've played mass effect and mass effect 2. Mass effect had better story. Mass effect 2 had more action. I do hope that mass effect 3 will have an equal amount of story and action focusing more on the story. I might get mass effect 2 again just to maybe get a better ending and play all the DLCs i missed out on. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who hasn't played it yet. If you haven't you have no idea your missing out on.