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| From: Electronic Arts
Category: Video Games
List Price: $59.99
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Rating:  41 reviews
Sales Rank: 683
Format: DVD-ROM
Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows XP
Genre: role_playing_games
ESRB: Mature
Media: DVD-ROM
Edition: Collector
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 17 - 20 years
Operating System: Windows Vista
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 1.2
MPN: 16881
Model: 16881
UPC: 014633168815
EAN: 0014633168815
ASIN: B002VL6GAO
Release Date: January 26, 2010
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | New location based damage system allows for targeting of key weak points, blasting off limbs, igniting enemies, or cripple and disable enemy troops. | | • | Collector's Edition items including: Mass Effect 2, art book, Mass Effect Redemption #1 comic book, exclusive in-game weapon and armor, behind-the-scenes and making-of DVD and Cerberus Network card granting access to bonus content. | | • | Improved NPC conversation system where Commander Shepard can take matters into your own hands by interrupting or using force to get the answer required. | | • | Integration with the original Mass Effect game allows players to import saved files and continue play with those files in Mass Effect 2. | | • | Choose from 19 different weapons, including devastating heavy weapons that can end a battle in seconds. |
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Mass effect 2 collectors edition pc
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Mass Effect 2 is the sequel to BioWare's hit space-based role-playing game (RPG), Mass Effect. A single player adventure, Mass Effect 2 allows players to continue the adventures of the fully customizable series hero, Commander Shepard, as you take on a whole new adventure and cast of supporting characters. Features new to this latest release in the franchise include the ability to import game save files from the original Mass Effect game to continue the adventure in an unbroken fashion, a new damage system, a more flexible dialogue game mechanic and more. Extending players play experience even further, the Mass Effect 2 Collector's Edition contain additional digital and physical content including art and comic books, in-game items and more. See the full list of included content below. Story
Two years after Commander Shepard repelled invading Reapers bent on the destruction of organic life, a mysterious new danger has emerged. On the fringes of known space, something is silently abducting entire human colonies. Now Shepard must work with Cerberus, a ruthless organization devoted to human survival at any cost, to stop the most terrifying threat mankind has ever faced. To even attempt this perilous mission, Shepard must assemble the galaxy’s most elite team and command the most powerful ship ever built. Even then, doubters say it would be suicide. Commander Shepard intends to prove them wrong. 
The return of Commander Shepard.
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A new cast of characters.
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Along with familiar faces from the past.
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New damage and dialogue systems.
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Collector's Edition bonus items.
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Integration with original game.
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An space-based action RPG like its predecessor, gameplay in Mass Effect 2 revolves around the player's particular version of Commander Shepard and continuing development of this character as the game proceeds. As the game opens a variety of character classes are made available to the player, with talents, both exclusive and general, associated with each. With experience these talents are leveled up, resulting in the unlocking of related abilities and/or entirely new talents. The player has the ability to customize their Commander Shepard in a number of ways including physical appearance, gender, and certain aspects of their personal history, with the rub being that these choices can influence things like available missions, dialogue choices with non-player characters (NPCs), and character background. Accompanying this main character are a number of preset supporting characters that the player can direct and develop relationships with, which again, will alter the outcome of the story. All the characters from the original game make an appearance in Mass Effect 2, but the immediate characters surrounding Commander Shepard are new. Additional new features that players can expect to experience include new alien races; a more realistic damage system; a new heavy weapons system allowing for maximum damage; a regenerative health system; a dramatic increase in the number of character animations available to Shepard; and updates to the dialogue mechanic used when conversing with NPCs. Integration with the Original Mass Effect
Mass Effect 2 allows players of the original Mass Effect game to import save games to continue the story of their own Commander Shepard. In doing this, the decisions that were made in the first game will affect the events of the second game. In addition, characters from the first game will return, as long as they were not killed off by the player in the first game. On the other hand, new players coming to the series for the first time in Mass Effect 2 will start a brand-new character, discover the events of the previous games as they progress and embark on a thrilling stand-alone adventure that does not require the previous game for play. Key Features - Futuristic Weapons - Choose from 19 different weapons, including devastating heavy weapons that can end a battle in seconds.
- Elite Specialists - Recruit up to a dozen of the galaxy's most dangerous operatives to help you in your mission. Train and equip your team to survive insurmountable odds.
- Explore the Galaxy - Scan planets to uncover unique secret missions in the Mass Effect universe.
- Integration with Original Mass Effect - Players of the first Mass Effect can import save games to continue the story of their own Commander Shepard. New players will find a thrilling stand-alone adventure awaits them, a polished and action packed journey that surpasses the first game in nearly every possible way.
- Intense Third-Person Combat - Increased intensity with precision shooter controls to let you control the action and overcome insurmountable odds.
- New Damage System - New location based damage system allows for targeting of key weak points, blasting off limbs, igniting enemies, or crippling and disabling enemy troops.
- Character Customization - Choose a player class, customize your appearance, and tailor your own abilities and strengths. As you progress, so do Shepard’s abilities.
- Improved Dialogue Mechanic - Improved NPC conversation system where Commander Shepard can take matters into your own hands – interrupting or using force to get the answer required.
| | Mass Effect 2 Collector's Edition for PC Includes: - Mass Effect 2 software
- 48-page hardcover art book
- Limited edition Mass Effect Redemption #1 comic book
- Exclusive in-game Collectors’ Edition weapon and armor
- Bonus DVD with behind-the-scenes and making-of videos
- Limited edition Cerberus Network card granting access to bonus content
| System Requirements: | Minimum Specifications: | Recommended Specifications: | | OS: | Windows XP or Vista. | | Processor: | 2.4+ GHz Intel or 2.0+ GHz AMD | 2.6+ GHz Intel or 2.4+ GHZ AMD | | RAM: | 1GB+ (XP), 2GB+ (Vista) | 2GB+ | | Disc Drive: | 8x DVD-ROM drive or better | | Hard Drive: | 12GB or more | | Video Card: | NVIDIA GeForce 6 series (6800GT or better), ATI 1300XT or better (X1550, X1600 Pro and HD2400 are below minimum system requirements) | NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GTX or higher. ATI X1800 XL series or higher | | Sound Card: | DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card and drivers – 5.1 sound card recommended | | Input Device: | Mouse and keyboard | | |
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 Mass Effect 2 worth the price; collector's edition not so much March 10, 2010
R. Witt (Falls Church, VA USA)
I want to break this into two parts, the added content from the collector's edition and the basic Mass Effect 2. Also I am trying to avoid any spoilers, so if you are trying to get a feel for the story or specific action, this is not the review for you.
First the collector's addition. It comes with a booklet and a DVD with extra info on the making of ME2. Of bigger interest to me was the DLC that came with it. You get some armor options that initially are better than what you start the game with, but you will soon ditch either DLC armor option which is not upgradeable, for the base armor, once you have earned upgrades. Of more utility is an added weapon. Depending on which foes you expect to encounter on your next mission or small excursion, you will want it with you. Unlike the armor, some upgrades along the way will apply to this assault weapon, so it remains useful throughout. You get an added excursion in your DLC, it is an OK excursion, I won't go into detail, don't want to be a spoiler. Finally you get an added character. He sort of duplicates the capabilities of other characters and is not as completely integrated in the story line as the other characters. That said, the combination of the added character and the assault gun probably tip the scales in favor of the collector's edition. If the booklet and DVD don't thrill you, the DLC can be purchased separately via the "Cerberus Network." That might be more cost effective. I got my game for less than the list of the base game, so for me the collector's edition was the better deal.
Now on to the main game.
One word. Wow.
Very nicely done. I have a high end machine, but they have done a nice job of building this game, it should play on most machines with respectable amounts of RAM and a decent GPU. The game is very stable. As of this posting, it has been patched once, but the problems it was fixing did not seem to plague me before or after the patch. The game loaded faster after the patch, that was nice.
For those that have the original Mass Effect, you will note some control changes. You'll quickly adapt and overall the controls are an improvement. The mini-games are much improved over ME, while not explained to any great detail in the manual, they are intuitive and don't become a distraction as the game progresses.
Players of ME will be able to import their character into ME2, along with the decisions that you made in ME. That really makes for a seamless transition in the storyline. You will also begin to realize that foreshadowing in ME is carried over to ME2 and fully expect certain characters to play big in ME3. It is obvious that they planned this as a trilogy very early on in ME's development. ME2 continues the great storyline, adds advances in video gaming to improve play and fixes some gripes from ME. Once you play through once, you can play again, importing elements from your first play into the second run. The second time through you will be amazed at how much you missed.
The game picks up two months after ME. A major event occurs and the result is a fast forward to 2 years past the conclusion of ME. Actually it is the time from the release of the first ME and release of ME2. You pick up a new cast of characters as well as some from ME. Based on your choices in action and dialog, your characters will develop a sense of humor and show a little snark when talking to you. They improved the character development from ME.
The missions are more varied than ME and the little excursions no longer consist of going to a planet, jumping in your APC and driving to an outpost to blast bad guys in the same style outpost, over and over and over. Now the excursions are unique, interesting and some even advance the plot a bit. Big improvement.
Gripe. To 'fund' upgrades you have to gain resources from planets in the solar systems you visit. The first 50 times it was interesting, but after the 5000th time, it just grew tedious. Hope that they dial it back a bit in ME3.
Guns had unlimited ammo in ME. While supposedly ammo is unlimited in ME2, 'cooling clips' are not. You have to keep supplied with them for your weapons to work. It was an artful way to correct an error in design of ME without looking too ridiculous.
The graphics and music are exceptional. Much improved over ME and that says a lot. The dialog holds a lot of info, so you need to pay attention, to include what passersby are saying. Adding tasks via global news service is gone, but now global news and ads take on a more sly and humorous role.
Finally, because this issue caused such a fuss for the first ME, they detuned the endgame of the 'social' opportunities that are available in ME2 and it will not raise any eyebrows this time. Don't think that they went all PC on you and wimped out, one of the characters is `dressed' mostly via her tattoos, apparently having severe overheating problems that caused her to eschew most clothing. Like ME, you have choices in your social opportunities. Multiple runs through ME2 will result in different outcomes if you make different choices. However, regardless of which choices you make, one of them will result in the death of a prime character, so choose well. That is as close to a spoiler as I want to get.
Bottom line, ME2 is a worthy follow on to ME and I look forward to ME3--worth your money and time to play. It is well scripted, well designed and has a thoroughly integrated storyline that will weave through ME, ME2 and ME3. Your choice on whether to get the collector's edition, basic edition with follow-on purchase of DLC or simply the basic edition.
Mass Effect 2 March 9, 2010
Daniel Thomas (Stevensville, Maryland)
Game is a must own for anyone. Even if you did not play Mass Effect 1 you will Find Mass effect 2 a really fun game. There is so much to do and alot freedom when it comes to your toon. i Find myself play throw it over and over again.
Bioware hits another home run March 7, 2010
Z. Wolfson
ME2 is better than the first game is almost every way. In particular, the Mako is gone, the combat is much faster paced, different mission locations have different designs (no more cookie cutter bases, mining tunnels, etc.), companion missions are much more interesting, and there is already more and better DLC for ME2 than for ME1. The new hacking minigames are much more fun than the old "concentric circles" game from ME1, but the new tedious system of scanning planets is only fun the first time you do it. Surely they can figure out some happy middle ground between ME1's "click on the scan button" and ME2's "move the cursor over every square inch of the planet" to implement in ME3. Other than that, though, this game is about as perfect as they come: you'll love it and will almost certainly want to play through it multiple times to see how varied are the paths that Commander Shepard can take.
A wonderful experience March 5, 2010
Zachary Williamson (Canton, NY)
Absolutely epic gameing. Wonderful balance between cinematics and gameplay. You make decisions to help/destroy/both.
Only one complaint: Using the probes to mine for resources gets old very fast. But nice idea.
 Worth the wait and worth the file transfer! March 4, 2010
Da Jester (Arkansas)
I was a huge fan of Mass Effect 1 for the xbox-360 and I simply wanted more when I was done with my first play through. Yes, there were few things that did not make it the perfect space-opera RPG that so many gamers would be picky about but it was a very good first attempt in the planned trilogy. I re purchased it for my PC and the graphics and presentation were so much better making me want to have the sequel for it as well.
Now comes Mass Effect 2. The PC version plays very well with literally (and depending on your PC speccs) no bad framerate lag and has VERY much improved controls. The use of the space bar was more welcoming this time than Mass Effect 1's default controls for the PC. However, if you have a thumb button on your mouse, I highly suggest mapping that instead of the space bar for it's funtions. It made the combat flow better and helped you focus your left hand moving around like a FPS. The overall presentation of this game is astounding as it applies more action and more fun when you converse with you Shepard character. The interrupt system was enough for me to want to save at certain locations and try a different path. For die hard ME 1 fans or RPG fans in general, some might feel a little confused the question if this is a RPG at all. I was skeptical at first that they divided up parts into missions fo which I thought it lost some of it's open ended RPG element. Instead this helps you out completely if you want to try the overal mission over, select different weapon loadouts, team members, or even power selection. The second thing they changed was skills like hacking are gone now. The new mini games for hacking, planet scanning, etc are strange at first but then most gamers will pick up on it immediately. However, it will get mundane the 20th time you do each one.
The collector's edition of Mass Effect 2 was worth the price to me for somebody who pre-orders highly anticipated titles. I will say this is worth more than the overpriced Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Hardened Edition. Plus, having the network card is a MUST if you want all the content possible. You can litterally get 3 things that most Xbox Live content would make you pay $5-10 each to obtain. The collector's disc is a nice thing to have since it has all of the trailers prior to release in full CGI. I could go one more on how this is the version to buy for Mass Effect 2 but the cover art for this is so much better than the regular cover. Let's just say it makes since when you play the game.
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