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Mass Effect 2

A third-person sci-fi shooter and RPG where you play Commander Shepard and assemble a crew for a dangerous mission. Missions mix cover-based combat, conversation choices and squad abilities. Your decisions and relationships shape how the story plays out. Between missions you talk with your crew and prepare for what comes next. Is it your kind of game?

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2,778 ratings

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323 reviews

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you want a story-driven space adventure built around a crew and meaningful choices.

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Platforms: PlayStation · PC · Xbox
Release date: January 26, 2010
Length: About 37 hours
Difficulty: 3/5 (estimated)
Genres: Shooter · Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure
Themes: Action · Science fiction
Perspective: Third person
Modes: Solo only
Languages: 3 languages
Text in your language: Yes
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Microtransactions: None

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How long is Mass Effect 2?: About 37 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is Mass Effect 2 on?: Mass Effect 2 is available on PlayStation · PC · Xbox.
Does Mass Effect 2 have co-op?: No, Mass Effect 2 is single-player only.
Does Mass Effect 2 run on Steam Deck?: Unsupported
What does Mass Effect 2 cost?: $7.49 on Steam.