Recruit. Explore. Control.
Two years after Commander Shepard repelled invading Reapers bent on the destruction of organic life, a mysterious new enemy has emerged. On the fringes of known space, something is silently abducting entire human colonies. Now Shepard must work with Cerberus, a ruthless organization devoted to human survival at any cost, to stop the most terrifying threat mankind has ever faced.
To even attempt this perilous mission, Shepard must assemble the galaxy’s most elite team and command the most powerful ship ever built. Even then, they say it would be suicide. Commander Shepard intends to prove them wrong.
Just like in the previous game, what you say to the other characters matters a great deal. Fortunately, the conversation system has been improved. The camera now pans around characters as they talk to one another to evoke a dramatic, cinematic feel. Also, Shepard can interrupt the conversation when given the... [Read All]
Recruit. Explore. Control.
Two years after Commander Shepard repelled invading Reapers bent on the destruction of organic life, a mysterious new enemy has emerged. On the fringes of known space, something is silently abducting entire human colonies. Now Shepard must work with Cerberus, a ruthless organization devoted to human survival at any cost, to stop the most terrifying threat mankind has ever faced.
To even attempt this perilous mission, Shepard must assemble the galaxy’s most elite team and command the most powerful ship ever built. Even then, they say it would be suicide. Commander Shepard intends to prove them wrong.
Just like in the previous game, what you say to the other characters matters a great deal. Fortunately, the conversation system has been improved. The camera now pans around characters as they talk to one another to evoke a dramatic, cinematic feel. Also, Shepard can interrupt the conversation when given the appropriate prompt, taking situations into new directions that could help or hinder the mission.
Shepard is more customizable than ever, letting you create your ideal lead character — gender, facial features, class, and of course, attitude. Once you embark on missions, you’ll be treated to an improved battle system that lets you target weak points and blast off your enemy’s limbs with a variety of weapons.
Set out to lead your team to victory… or die at the hands of The Collectors. Either path is possible in BioWare’s smash hit, Mass Effect 2. Which destiny will you choose?
Features:
- The second act of BioWare’s epic sci-fi trilogy continues the story of Commander Shepard and humanity’s first steps onto the galactic stage
- Success – or failure – depends heavily on the crew you assemble and their loyalty to you and the mission
- Stunning graphics and a refined dialog system will draw you into the story like never before
- Numerous improvements to the intense, third-person shooter combat
- Deep character customization options let you create your own vision of Commander Shepard
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Mass Effect 2
Very cool! A friend was just saying "Man, I should have picked this up during the Steam sale..."
Nice! I tried to play the ME demo before the Steam Winter sale, but the EA servers were down, constantly. I have the demo, but you still have to connect to their servers to play, apparently (like Diablo 3).
What are your thoughts on Mass Effect 3? I've not played any of the games, but I've heard Mass Effect 3 completely ruined the series. (And I heard the first 2 games are brilliant)
@Greg-- which game? It may be a multiplayer only demo or something because the games themselves don't require server connections.
@Adam-- I loved Mass Effect 3. People say the ending ruined it. It didn't. It was a gutsy ending, I thought. Well, this isn't really a spoiler, there are multiple endings. I think what people disliked is that there wasn't a clean black-or-white this-is-good ending.
I don't think it's as good as 2 but probably better than 1. All three are great, though.
Also, word of advice: Fem shep. The voice acting is way better if you play as the lady version of Shepard.
Also the image I included has always bugged me in that it makes Thane seem like a very small person. He's really not, he's tall and fairly badass.
That's great to hear :)
The one thing I didn't care for in 3 is the character design suddenly changed and not for the better, but that's just opinion.
Travis, I was talking about the Mass Effect demo.
The original mass effect? Interesting. I guess it's a drm thing.