Is Mass Effect 2 Hard? Difficulty Rating 4.8/10

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Is Mass Effect 2 Hard? Difficulty Rating 4.8/10 | HDII

Mass Effect 2

Full Release (2010)

DIFFICULTY

4.8/10

Not Too Difficult

(12 ratings)

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Difficulty Summary

Players rate Mass Effect 2 as broadly accessible — easy enough to enjoy casually, with some sections that ask for more focus.

Why Players Find It Difficult

Players describe the challenge in this game as coming mainly from a few specific areas:

Punishing enemy and boss encounters that require pattern recognition
High penalty for mistakes, often resetting significant progress
Combat demands precision timing rather than raw stat power
Fast reaction speed is required, especially in later stages

Who Will Find It Difficult

Mass Effect 2 is suitable for a wide range of players. Newcomers may hit a few friction points, but should be able to progress with some persistence. Players who rated games like Call of Duty: Black Ops, Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, and Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare at a similar challenge level may find Mass Effect 2 broadly comparable in difficulty.

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Based on 12 ratings on Normal/Default difficulty, the average score is 4.8/10. Most players rated this game between 4 and 6.

Developer(s)

BioWare Edmonton, BioWare

Publisher(s)

Electronic Arts

Genre(s)

Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure

Platform(s)

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

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About Mass Effect 2

Are you prepared to lose everything to save the galaxy? You'll need to be, Commander Shephard. It's time to bring together your greatest allies and recruit the galaxy's fighting elite to continue the resistance against the invading Reapers. So steel yourself, because this is an astronomical mission where sacrifices must be made. You'll face tougher choices and new, deadlier enemies. Arm yourself and prepare for an unforgettable intergalactic adventure. Game Features: Shift the fight in your favour. Equip yourself with powerful new weapons almost instantly thanks to a new inventory system. Plus, an improved health regeneration system means you'll spend less time hunting for restorative items. Make every decision matter. Divisive crew members are just the tip of the iceberg, Commander, because you'll also be tasked with issues of intergalactic diplomacy. And time's a wastin' so don't be afraid to use new prompt-based actions that let you interrupt conversations, even if they could alter the fate of your crew...and the galaxy. Forge new alliances, carefully. You'll fight alongside some of your most trustworthy crew members, but you'll also get the opportunity to recruit new talent. Just choose your new partners with care because the fate of the galaxy rests on your shoulders, Commander.

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