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{{Stub}} {{GameInfobox | image = Front-Cover-Mass-Effect-2-NA-PC.png | developer = BioWare Corporation | publisher = Electronic Arts,Microsoft Game Studios | na_rel = {{Release|2010|January|26|NA|Xbox 360,Microsoft Windows}} | eu_rel = {{Release|2010|January|29|EU|Xbox 360,Microsoft Windows}} | ww_rel = {{Release|2010|January|22|WW|Origin,Microsoft Windows}} | perspective = Third-person | setting = Futuristic | genre = Action RPG,Third-person shooter | features = Single-player,Achievements,Cloud Saves | series = Mass Effect | media = DVD-ROM,Download | ratings = ESRB-M,BBFC-15,PEGI-18,USK-16 | pegiadd = Bad Language,Violence | platforms = Xbox 360,PlayStation 3,Microsoft Windows | digital_platforms = Origin,PlayStation Store,Xbox Games Store | origin_platforms = Microsoft Windows | predecessor = Mass Effect | successor = Mass Effect 3 | input = Keyboard,Mouse }} '''''Mass Effect 2''''' is a third-person action game that was developed by [[BioWare Corporation]]. The game was released on [[Xbox 360]] and [[Microsoft Windows]] on January 26, 2010. The game takes place in the future, after the events of ''[[Mass Effect]]''. Also available as a ''[[Mass Effect 2: Limited Collector's Edition|Limited Collector's]]'' and ''[[Mass Effect 2: Digital Deluxe Edition|Digital Deluxe Edition]]''. ==Gameplay== ''Mass Effect 2'' is a third-person role playing shooter video game, much like its predecessor ''[[Mass Effect]]''. Like the first game, the player has the ability to pause the game mid-battle and issue commands to the player's allies, as well activate their own personal powers. The player also has the ability to upgrade their armor and weapons over time as the player locates upgrades. Many changes were made over the first instalment, such as removing the confusing mod & upgrade system for weapons and armor, and introducing an ammo constraint for weaponry in lieu of an overload mechanic. The game allows the player to play as their player from the previous game, or start as a whole new [[Commander Shepard]]. Some of the ways to customize the character include selecting their gender, race, and personal history. ==Reception== ''Mass Effect 2'' received generally positive reviews. [[GamePro]] gave the game a 4.5 out of 5, stating that "the games' build up was great but the ending left disappointment". ==See also== * ''[[Mass Effect]]'' * ''[[Mass Effect 3]]'' {{-}} ==Localization== {{PCLanguageSupport | origin_interface = Czech,German,English,Spanish,French,Hungarian,Italian,Polish,Russian }} ==Minimum & Recommended Specifications== {{OriginSpecs | origin_min_win_os = [[Windows XP]] [[Windows XP Service Pack 3|SP3]] / [[Windows Vista]] [[Windows Vista Service Pack 1|SP1]] / [[Windows 7]] | origin_min_win_cpu = {{Icon|Intel}} [[Intel Core 2 Duo|Core 2 Duo]] 1.80 [[GHz]] | origin_min_win_ram = 1.0 [[GiB]] ([[Windows XP]]) <br> 2.0 [[GiB]] ([[Windows Vista]] / [[Windows 7|7]]) | origin_min_win_graphics = [[Pixel Shader 3.0]] Support | origin_min_win_gpu = {{Icon|NVIDIA}} [[NVIDIA GeForce 6800|GeForce 6800]] <br> {{Icon|ATI}} [[ATI Radeon X1600 Pro|Radeon X1600 Pro]] | origin_min_win_storage = 15 [[GB]] | origin_min_win_optical_drive = 1X [[DVD-ROM]] | origin_min_win_gpuram = 256 [[MB]] | origin_min_win_addsoft = [[DirectX 9.0c]] August 2008 | origin_min_win_sound = [[DirectX 9.0c]]-compatible | origin_min_win_notes = The following minimum system requirements apply to [[NVIDIA GeForce 7300]], [[NVIDIA GeForce 8100|8100]], [[NVIDIA GeForce 8200|8200]], [[NVIDIA GeForce 8300|8300]], [[NVIDIA GeForce 8400|8400]], [[NVIDIA GeForce 9300|9300]], [[ATI Radeon HD3200]], and [[ATI Radeon HD4350|HD4350]]. Video and sound card driver updates may be required. Intel and S3 video cards are not officially supported in ''Mass Effect 2''. | origin_rec_win_cpu = {{Icon|Intel}} [[Intel Core 2 Duo|Core 2 Duo]] 2.60 [[GHz]] | origin_rec_win_ram = 2.0 [[GB]] | origin_rec_win_sound = [[DirectX 9.0c]]-compatible | origin_rec_win_addsoft = [[DirectX 9.0c]] August 2008 | origin_rec_win_gpu = {{Icon|NVIDIA}} [[NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT|GeForce 8800 GT]] <br> {{Icon|ATI}} [[ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT|Radeon HD 2900 XT]] | origin_rec_win_notes = For best performance, make sure your video and audio card drivers are up to date. The notebook or mobile version of the video card is not sufficiently verified and may cause drivers or other performance issues. These cards are also not officially supported in ''Mass Effect 2''. Intel and S3 video cards are not officially supported in Mass ''Effect 2''. }} {{Mass Effect}}
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