Bioware Launches Mass Effect 2, Critics Claim It’s a “Must-Have”

By Dena Cassella Published January 29, 2010

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Looks like 2010 is already a good year for the video game enthusiasts with the launch of the already highly-acclaimed Mass Effect 2. Bioware’s Mass Effect 2 has been getting rave reviews from sources all over the Web. Ars Technica’s Ben Kuchera smothered the new game with compliments today, calling it “richly woven” and fascinating. Similar compliments poured in from various sources as well, calling the game riveting and “one of the best real-time action RPG’s” some critics have ever played. USA Today’s Game Hunter Marc Saltzman considers this game a “must-have” of the year.

“It throws out much of the RPG trappings, keeps what worked, and streamlines the experience for a much more action-oriented package, all while keeping the depth and heart of the first game,” says Kuchera. “This is something you’ll only truly appreciate after playing the first game and seeing how the threads are woven together.”

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