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Mass Effect 2 – reviews and rating

Mass Effect 2 has an average rating of 97% based on 3 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9.8/10), the worst by Game Informer (9.5/10). The game was released on January 26, 2010 for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Metacritic score is 94, players on RAWG rate the game 90%.

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What critics praise
„The second chapter in the Mass Effect trilogy is an engaging enigma.“
9,8/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date
Jan 26, 2010
Platforms
PS3Xbox 360
Genres
ActionRPG
Developer
BioWare, BioWare Edmonton
Publisher
Electronic Arts
Age rating
PEGI 18
Average playtime
22 h
Steam reviews
Mostly Positive (389)
Game engine
Unreal Engine 3
Reviews count
3

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FAQ

What is the rating of Mass Effect 2?

Mass Effect 2 has an average rating of 97% based on 3 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9.8/10), the worst by Game Informer (9.5/10).

When was Mass Effect 2 released?

Mass Effect 2 was released on January 26, 2010.

What platforms is Mass Effect 2 available on?

Mass Effect 2 is available for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

How long does it take to beat Mass Effect 2?

Players on RAWG spend on average 22 hours playing Mass Effect 2.

Is Mass Effect 2 worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 97%, Mass Effect 2 is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to Mass Effect 2?

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Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
3 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 1,2
Best rating
9,8/10 Game Informer
Worst rating
9,5/10 Game Informer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #7 of 1022 games released in 2010 better than 99 % of games
  • #2 of 64 games released in 2010 on PS3 better than 98 % of games
  • #1 of 65 games released in 2010 on Xbox 360 better than 100 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language3 reviews 97%
  • Foreign critics15 reviews 94%
  • MetacriticMetascore 94%
  • Players (RAWG)1 571 votes 90%

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 65 %
  • Recommended 25 %
  • Meh 6 %
  • Skip 4 %

1 571 votes · RAWG

Reviews

9,5/10
Game Informer Jan 18, 2011
With its release on PlayStation 3, Mass Effect 2 reaches out to a new audience and proves that it’s still a must-play title.

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How is xxx game compared to similar games? Mass Effect 2 has not been beaten once. This could be a hit. Our recommendation - the game is definitely worth playing, do not hesitate.

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Reviews count
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