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Mass Effect 2

January 26, 2010ShooterESRB M

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Overview

About Mass Effect 2

Are you prepared to lose everything to save the galaxy? You'll need to be, Commander Shephard. It's time to bring together your greatest allies and recruit the galaxy's fighting elite to continue the resistance against the invading Reapers. So steel yourself, because this is an astronomical mission where sacrifices must be made. You'll face tougher choices and new, deadlier enemies. Arm yourself and prepare for an unforgettable intergalactic adventure. Game Features: Shift the fight in your favour. Equip yourself with powerful new weapons almost instantly thanks to a new inventory system. Plus, an improved health regeneration system means you'll spend less time hunting for restorative items. Make every decision matter. Divisive crew members are just the tip of the iceberg, Commander, because you'll also be tasked with issues of intergalactic diplomacy. And time's a wastin' so don't be afraid to use new prompt-based actions that let you interrupt conversations, even if they could alter the fate of your crew...and the galaxy. Forge new alliances, carefully. You'll fight alongside some of your most trustworthy crew members, but you'll also get the opportunity to recruit new talent. Just choose your new partners with care because the fate of the galaxy rests on your shoulders, Commander.
Story setup
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.
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At a glance

Released
January 26, 2010
Platforms
PC
Genres
Shooter, RPG, Adventure, Action
Play modes
Single Player
Age rating
ESRB M
Time to beat
~37 hours
Media

Screenshots

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Playtime

How long to beat

Player-reported completion times for Mass Effect 2.

Rushed
18hoursMain story only
Typical
37hoursStory plus some extras
Completionist
62hoursEvery side objective too

Estimated from 11 player reports — a small sample, so treat these as approximate.

Playing together

Multiplayer & game modes

Mass Effect 2 offers various play modes for different gaming experiences.

Play Modes

Single Player

Content

Age ratings

How rating boards around the world have classified Mass Effect 2. Open a board for its content descriptors.

ACBMA 15+

Strong violence

CEROD
  • Love
  • Sexual Content
  • Violence
CLASS_IND16
  • Violência (Violence)
  • Atos Criminosos (Criminal Acts)
ESRBM
  • Blood
  • Drug Reference
  • Sexual Content
  • Strong Language
  • Violence
GRAC19+
  • Sexuality
  • Violence
  • Language
  • Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug
PEGI18
  • Violence
USK16

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