Mass Effect 2 is an action role-playing video game developed by
BioWare and published by Electronic Arts. It was released for
Microsoft Windows and Xbox 360 in 2010, and PlayStation 3 in 2011.
Mass Effect 2 is the second installment of the Mass Effect series and
a sequel to the original Mass Effect. The game takes place within the
Milky Way galaxy during the 22nd century, where humanity is threatened
by an insectoid alien race known as the Collectors. The player assumes
the role of Commander Shepard, an elite human soldier who must
assemble and gain the loyalty of a diverse team and stop the enemy in
a suicide mission. With the use of a completed saved game of its
predecessor, the player can impact the story of the game in numerous
ways.For the game, BioWare changed several gameplay elements and put
further emphasis on third-person shooter aspects, including limited
ammunition and regenerable health. In contrast to the exclusive focus
on the main story of the original Mass Effect, the developers opted to
create a plot where optional missions had as much intensity as the
main mission. Mass Effect composer Jack Wall returned to compose Mass
Effect 2's music, aiming for a darker and more mature sound to match
the mood of the game. Mass Effect 2 also supports a variety of
downloadable content packs, ranging from single in-game character
outfits to entirely new plot-related missions. Notable packs include
Kasumi â€" Stolen Memory, Overlord, Lair of the Shadow Broker, and
Arrival.Mass Effect 2 was a commercial success and received universal
acclaim from video game publications, with the Xbox 360 version
holding a score of 96 out of 100 at the review aggregate website
Metacritic. Critics praised multiple aspects of the game, including
its interactive storytelling, characterization, and combat. In
contrast, some reviewers expressed concerns about the game's
simplified gameplay compared to the previous game in the series. The
game received numerous year-end awards, including Game of the Year at
the 14th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards, and Best Game at the
2011 British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards. The game is
considered to be one of the greatest video games of all time. A
sequel, Mass Effect 3, was released in 2012.
BioWare and published by Electronic Arts. It was released for
Microsoft Windows and Xbox 360 in 2010, and PlayStation 3 in 2011.
Mass Effect 2 is the second installment of the Mass Effect series and
a sequel to the original Mass Effect. The game takes place within the
Milky Way galaxy during the 22nd century, where humanity is threatened
by an insectoid alien race known as the Collectors. The player assumes
the role of Commander Shepard, an elite human soldier who must
assemble and gain the loyalty of a diverse team and stop the enemy in
a suicide mission. With the use of a completed saved game of its
predecessor, the player can impact the story of the game in numerous
ways.For the game, BioWare changed several gameplay elements and put
further emphasis on third-person shooter aspects, including limited
ammunition and regenerable health. In contrast to the exclusive focus
on the main story of the original Mass Effect, the developers opted to
create a plot where optional missions had as much intensity as the
main mission. Mass Effect composer Jack Wall returned to compose Mass
Effect 2's music, aiming for a darker and more mature sound to match
the mood of the game. Mass Effect 2 also supports a variety of
downloadable content packs, ranging from single in-game character
outfits to entirely new plot-related missions. Notable packs include
Kasumi â€" Stolen Memory, Overlord, Lair of the Shadow Broker, and
Arrival.Mass Effect 2 was a commercial success and received universal
acclaim from video game publications, with the Xbox 360 version
holding a score of 96 out of 100 at the review aggregate website
Metacritic. Critics praised multiple aspects of the game, including
its interactive storytelling, characterization, and combat. In
contrast, some reviewers expressed concerns about the game's
simplified gameplay compared to the previous game in the series. The
game received numerous year-end awards, including Game of the Year at
the 14th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards, and Best Game at the
2011 British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards. The game is
considered to be one of the greatest video games of all time. A
sequel, Mass Effect 3, was released in 2012.
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