Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition

Third-person sci-fi RPG about recruiting allies against an invasion

BioWare · Published by Electronic Arts · Released May 15, 2023

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 78% of 386
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 12; peak 24h 22
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update: Unknown; no patch notes found

What is Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition?

In this single-player, third-person sci-fi RPG, you play Commander Shepard and recruit allies across the galaxy to resist the invading Reapers. Missions combine shooting alongside crew members with dialogue choices that can affect them. This edition includes previously released DLC.

For you if...

+you like character-focused stories shaped by dialogue choices
+you want squad-based shooting in a sci-fi setting
+you enjoy recruiting companions and following their stories

Not for you if...

−you prefer deeper RPG progression over streamlined action
−you dislike repetitive planet scanning and hacking minigames
−you want little dialogue between combat encounters

What players say

78% of 386 reviews are positive

Players praise the crew's stories, the broader narrative, and the combat. Many report login or launch problems involving the EA app. Others complain about missing controller support and repetitive planet scanning and hacking.

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Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 7 64bit
Processor: 1.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent AMD CPU
Graphics: 256 MB (with Pixel Shader 3.0 support)
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 22 GB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Notes: Please note that NVIDIA GeForce 7300, 8100, 8200, 8300, 8400, and 9300; ATI Radeon HD3200, and HD4350 are below minimum system requirements. Updates to your video and sound card drivers may be required.