This game is great. I'm not sure if the fight/ battle sequences were shortened to keep the story rolling but it wouldn't have hurt to make them longer. The weapon load out vs the inventory clutter was a good idea. The graphics in this game are excellent showing great detail in everything and the lighting completes the immersion. I also like that the AI wasn't completely idiotic in this sequel. They (AI characters) did have moments where they ran out in the middle of a fire fight and stood outside of nearby cover taking damage but were manageable for the best part. This is one of those games where you wish the story was twice as long just to prolong the experience. Importing the ME1 character was a good portion too although I'd have to say I wasn't excited about the Mass Effect original game play. I've started my second play through and enjoying it.
As for the gameplay itself, it seems very boring considering all these scans that you need to do in order to get metals or some new sub quests. In fact the process of scanning is the most annoying part of all; it's the o... Read Full Review
As great a game that Mass Effect 2 is, brevity of the main campaign is a big let down. Most of the game is spent putting together your squad and doing their loyalty missions. While these are some of the best written miss... Read Full Review