Official XBOX Magazine Exclusive Mass Effect 2 REVIEW!!! 9.5

Well here it is boys, your world exclusive first review of the 2010 game of the year. You probably wont get another review till it ships.

The Verdict

+Enveloping Universe filled with interesting characters and revealing side stories.

+Outstanding flexible combat in gorgeous environments

-Main story is a bit dissapointing; Dull element mining and hacking

?Why do characters cry oil slicks?

Other Notes...

The written review is very good, giving praise to the games incredible polish and massive improvements over the original in most every way. It makes not of highly satisfying battle sequences and "on your knees, in front of the tv" moments throughout.

The experience system is different, delivering bulk experience for mission completion rather than after each individual kill. Each character is rewarded through different missions with different skills and upgrades.

The reviewer noted that he was dissapointed with the "loot". The original had an abundance and the sequal doesnt have enough, BUT you would constantly be experimenting with weapon upgrades.

Mining Planets was kind of a drag.

Each character is a brilliant fleshed out dynamic story waiting to be uncovered. The reviewer noted that while its hard to match a main story that literally fleshes the universe out, like the first game, the side stories, missions and characters more than make up for it. The best fun in the game can be found in these moments.

Incredibly replayable...

These are general impressions the review gave in the review. Im paraphrasing. The game looks and plays like absolute butter.... Can not Wait!!!!

Post questions you have about the review and I'll try and answer if you want more detail.

Well here it is boys, your world exclusive first review of the 2010 game of the year. You probably wont get another review till it ships.

The Verdict

+Enveloping Universe filled with interesting characters and revealing side stories.

+Outstanding flexible combat in gorgeous environments

-Main story is a bit dissapointing; Dull element mining and hacking

?Why do characters cry oil slicks?

Other Notes...

The written review is very good, giving praise to the games incredible polish and massive improvements over the original in most every way. It makes not of highly satisfying battle sequences and "on your knees, in front of the tv" moments throughout.

The experience system is different, delivering bulk experience for mission completion rather than after each individual kill. Each character is rewarded through different missions with different skills and upgrades.

The reviewer noted that he was dissapointed with the "loot". The original had an abundance and the sequal doesnt have enough, BUT you would constantly be experimenting with weapon upgrades.

Mining Planets was kind of a drag.

Each character is a brilliant fleshed out dynamic story waiting to be uncovered. The reviewer noted that while its hard to match a main story that literally fleshes the universe out, like the first game, the side stories, missions and characters more than make up for it. The best fun in the game can be found in these moments.

Incredibly replayable...

These are general impressions the review gave in the review. Im paraphrasing. The game looks and plays like absolute butter.... Can not Wait!!!!

TheEroica

why does it make me feel bad that this game didnt get a 10.0

I never trust a review of a game by a magazine bearing the name of the console it's on. This includes Nintendo Power. Keywords: score inflation.

[QUOTE="TheEroica"]

Well here it is boys, your world exclusive first review of the 2010 game of the year. You probably wont get another review till it ships.

The Verdict

+Enveloping Universe filled with interesting characters and revealing side stories.

+Outstanding flexible combat in gorgeous environments

-Main story is a bit dissapointing; Dull element mining and hacking

?Why do characters cry oil slicks?

Other Notes...

The written review is very good, giving praise to the games incredible polish and massive improvements over the original in most every way. It makes not of highly satisfying battle sequences and "on your knees, in front of the tv" moments throughout.

The experience system is different, delivering bulk experience for mission completion rather than after each individual kill. Each character is rewarded through different missions with different skills and upgrades.

The reviewer noted that he was dissapointed with the "loot". The original had an abundance and the sequal doesnt have enough, BUT you would constantly be experimenting with weapon upgrades.

Mining Planets was kind of a drag.

Each character is a brilliant fleshed out dynamic story waiting to be uncovered. The reviewer noted that while its hard to match a main story that literally fleshes the universe out, like the first game, the side stories, missions and characters more than make up for it. The best fun in the game can be found in these moments.

Incredibly replayable...

These are general impressions the review gave in the review. Im paraphrasing. The game looks and plays like absolute butter.... Can not Wait!!!!

Idream2010

why does it make me feel bad that this game didnt get a 10.0

I felt the same way at first... but it is a different reviewer than last time, who self admittedly LOVES sci fi rpg and in all honesty, if ME2 is an improvement in every way over the original can we really be sad? my god NO!

If OXM doesn't give a 10 to such a big title, we know for sure it isn't that amazing (probably still great though).

I never trust a review of a game by a magazine bearing the name of the console it's on. This includes Nintendo Power. Keywords: score inflation.

jimkabrhel

if that was the case why wouldnt they just give it a 10. OXM is pretty fair from what I have seen, they gave MGS4 a 10.

That's encouraging, but to be honest, I'd get the game even if it scored badly. I've already been hooked on mass effect's story and universe. I need more!

I never trust a review of a game by a magazine bearing the name of the console it's on. This includes Nintendo Power. Keywords: score inflation.

jimkabrhel

[QUOTE="jimkabrhel"]

I never trust a review of a game by a magazine bearing the name of the console it's on. This includes Nintendo Power. Keywords: score inflation.

RavenLoud

[QUOTE="RavenLoud"][QUOTE="jimkabrhel"]

I never trust a review of a game by a magazine bearing the name of the console it's on. This includes Nintendo Power. Keywords: score inflation.

wolverine4262

hahaha... yeah, it does. This whole thread turned into typical fanboy hate rubbish. "OXM sucks" and "AA meterial", what the hell are you talking about. It just scored a 9.5 from a major publication that gets a lot of reviews right on the money. His DIRECT QUOTE ABOUT STORY IS AS FOLLOWS...

"The middle chapters of a trilogy ussually have one big obstacle : They can't exactly offer up the intoxicating discovery of a new universe, or the gratifying closure of a final chapter." he goes on to say that discovering "delicious truths about the collectors and reapers proves Irrisistable"

So you can probably stop with the ridiculous, "story sucks" garbage.

it looks really good!

[QUOTE="wolverine4262"][QUOTE="RavenLoud"] Yep, just for the record the original Killzone scored a 9.5/10 on the Official PS magazine. 'nuff said I heard the story of ME2 leaves something to be desired, but I guess it's ok since it's only the second episode (Halo 2 anyone?). TheEroica

hahaha... yeah, it does. This whole thread turned into typical fanboy hate rubbish. "OXM sucks" and "AA meterial", what the hell are you talking about. It just scored a 9.5 from a major publication that gets a lot of reviews right on the money. His DIRECT QUOTE ABOUT STORY IS AS FOLLOWS...

"The middle chapters of a trilogy ussually have one big obstacle : They can't exactly offer up the intoxicating discovery of a new universe, or the gratifying closure of a final chapter." he goes on to say that discovering "delicious truths about the collectors and reapers proves Irrisistable"

So you can probably stop with the ridiculous, "story sucks" garbage.

It'll get a 10 here

Thats cool, but I don't really care what this game scores. I just want this game now!!

Wow if an xbox magazine can't even give its own exclusive a 10/10 then I fear for ME2's fate in the hands of other reviewers.

Wow if an xbox magazine can't even give its own exclusive a 10/10 then I fear for ME2's fate in the hands of other reviewers.

Aku101

[QUOTE="wolverine4262"][QUOTE="RavenLoud"] Yep, just for the record the original Killzone scored a 9.5/10 on the Official PS magazine. 'nuff said I heard the story of ME2 leaves something to be desired, but I guess it's ok since it's only the second episode (Halo 2 anyone?). TheEroica

hahaha... yeah, it does. This whole thread turned into typical fanboy hate rubbish. "OXM sucks" and "AA meterial", what the hell are you talking about. It just scored a 9.5 from a major publication that gets a lot of reviews right on the money. His DIRECT QUOTE ABOUT STORY IS AS FOLLOWS...

"The middle chapters of a trilogy ussually have one big obstacle : They can't exactly offer up the intoxicating discovery of a new universe, or the gratifying closure of a final chapter." he goes on to say that discovering "delicious truths about the collectors and reapers proves Irrisistable"

So you can probably stop with the ridiculous, "story sucks" garbage.

[QUOTE="TheEroica"]

[QUOTE="wolverine4262"]The rumor about ME2s story comes from this review....wolverine4262

hahaha... yeah, it does. This whole thread turned into typical fanboy hate rubbish. "OXM sucks" and "AA meterial", what the hell are you talking about. It just scored a 9.5 from a major publication that gets a lot of reviews right on the money. His DIRECT QUOTE ABOUT STORY IS AS FOLLOWS...

"The middle chapters of a trilogy ussually have one big obstacle : They can't exactly offer up the intoxicating discovery of a new universe, or the gratifying closure of a final chapter." he goes on to say that discovering "delicious truths about the collectors and reapers proves Irrisistable"

So you can probably stop with the ridiculous, "story sucks" garbage.

I'll see what I can do... give me a few minutes

[QUOTE="wolverine4262"][QUOTE="TheEroica"]

hahaha... yeah, it does. This whole thread turned into typical fanboy hate rubbish. "OXM sucks" and "AA meterial", what the hell are you talking about. It just scored a 9.5 from a major publication that gets a lot of reviews right on the money. His DIRECT QUOTE ABOUT STORY IS AS FOLLOWS...

"The middle chapters of a trilogy ussually have one big obstacle : They can't exactly offer up the intoxicating discovery of a new universe, or the gratifying closure of a final chapter." he goes on to say that discovering "delicious truths about the collectors and reapers proves Irrisistable"

So you can probably stop with the ridiculous, "story sucks" garbage.

TheEroica

I'll see what I can do... give me a few minutes

Wow if an xbox magazine can't even give its own exclusive a 10/10 then I fear for ME2's fate in the hands of other reviewers.

Aku101

[QUOTE="Aku101"]

Wow if an xbox magazine can't even give its own exclusive a 10/10 then I fear for ME2's fate in the hands of other reviewers.

mitu123

[QUOTE="Aku101"]

Wow if an xbox magazine can't even give its own exclusive a 10/10 then I fear for ME2's fate in the hands of other reviewers.

mitu123

It's getting pirated to death

[QUOTE="mitu123"]

[QUOTE="Aku101"]

Wow if an xbox magazine can't even give its own exclusive a 10/10 then I fear for ME2's fate in the hands of other reviewers.

wolverine4262

[QUOTE="Aku101"]

Wow if an xbox magazine can't even give its own exclusive a 10/10 then I fear for ME2's fate in the hands of other reviewers.

wolverine4262

They gave Dead Space a 6.5

Doesn't really seem like a fair mag to me.

[QUOTE="wolverine4262"][QUOTE="Aku101"]

Wow if an xbox magazine can't even give its own exclusive a 10/10 then I fear for ME2's fate in the hands of other reviewers.

Eggimannd

They gave Dead Space a 6.5

Doesn't really seem like a fair mag to me.

Good for those that like the series as for me it dosent look that good imo

Good for those that like the series as for me it dosent look that good imo

finalstar2007

The same magazine gave Halo 3 9/10 , and in my opinion , Halo 3 is the best ( joint ) games this gen with ME 1 So ME2 is looking awesome :Dscottiescott238

Didn't they give Halo 3 a 10?

Well here it is boys, your world exclusive first review of the 2010 game of the year. You probably wont get another review till it ships.

The Verdict

+Enveloping Universe filled with interesting characters and revealing side stories.

+Outstanding flexible combat in gorgeous environments

-Main story is a bit dissapointing; Dull element mining and hacking

?Why do characters cry oil slicks?

Other Notes...

The written review is very good, giving praise to the games incredible polish and massive improvements over the original in most every way. It makes not of highly satisfying battle sequences and "on your knees, in front of the tv" moments throughout.

The experience system is different, delivering bulk experience for mission completion rather than after each individual kill. Each character is rewarded through different missions with different skills and upgrades.

The reviewer noted that he was dissapointed with the "loot". The original had an abundance and the sequal doesnt have enough, BUT you would constantly be experimenting with weapon upgrades.

Mining Planets was kind of a drag.

Each character is a brilliant fleshed out dynamic story waiting to be uncovered. The reviewer noted that while its hard to match a main story that literally fleshes the universe out, like the first game, the side stories, missions and characters more than make up for it. The best fun in the game can be found in these moments.

Incredibly replayable...

These are general impressions the review gave in the review. Im paraphrasing. The game looks and plays like absolute butter.... Can not Wait!!!!

Post questions you have about the review and I'll try and answer if you want more detail.

TheEroica

I can't wait to get my hands on the PC version :)

Wow if an xbox magazine can't even give its own exclusive a 10/10 then I fear for ME2's fate in the hands of other reviewers.

Aku101

I never trust a review of a game by a magazine bearing the name of the console it's on. This includes Nintendo Power. Keywords: score inflation.

jimkabrhel

Wow if an xbox magazine can't even give its own exclusive a 10/10 then I fear for ME2's fate in the hands of other reviewers.

Aku101

[QUOTE="wolverine4262"][QUOTE="RavenLoud"] Yep, just for the record the original Killzone scored a 9.5/10 on the Official PS magazine. 'nuff said I heard the story of ME2 leaves something to be desired, but I guess it's ok since it's only the second episode (Halo 2 anyone?). TheEroica

hahaha... yeah, it does. This whole thread turned into typical fanboy hate rubbish. "OXM sucks" and "AA meterial", what the hell are you talking about. It just scored a 9.5 from a major publication that gets a lot of reviews right on the money. His DIRECT QUOTE ABOUT STORY IS AS FOLLOWS...

"The middle chapters of a trilogy ussually have one big obstacle : They can't exactly offer up the intoxicating discovery of a new universe, or the gratifying closure of a final chapter." he goes on to say that discovering "delicious truths about the collectors and reapers proves Irrisistable"

So you can probably stop with the ridiculous, "story sucks" garbage.

I was extremelty hyped for this game and I look forward to it getting AAA. But until I see a Eurogamer or at least a IGN review I won't take this one seriously.

8.5-9.0 at best on GS. Mass Effect was AA, Mass Effect 2 will probably follow suite.KukicAdo

8.5-9.0 at best on GS. Mass Effect was AA, Mass Effect 2 will probably follow suite.KukicAdo

I beg to differ. I believe it will get a 9.5. Similar to that of Dragon Age for PC.

Wow if an xbox magazine can't even give its own exclusive a 10/10 then I fear for ME2's fate in the hands of other reviewers.

Aku101