Is Mass Effect 2 for PS3 worth buying?

Today, Mass Effect 2 for the PS3 has gone Gold! This is great news for PS3 owners, or is it? For starters, this is a whole year after the Xbox 360 and PC version went Gold.

Mass Effect is a great series and all but is it really worth getting a year later on the PS3, with no Mass Effect 1 ever to step digital foot on the console and having to pay full pop to boot (a WHOPPING $59.99) for a year old game?

[NYC_Gamer]

yes in my opinion the game is real good plus its running on the new engine and comes with all the dlc

[dc1]

Fan of Bioware (I Love Dragon Age).
And it helps that our 360 and PC friends speaks very well of Mass Effect 2.

[SuperKing]

I'd buy it when it hits the bargain bin. LBP2 is coming out the same day so I can't buy ME2 PS3.

[dc1]

That is rough.. 2011 = the year of pocket lint..

[Active Reload]

"Is Mass Effect 2 for PS3 worth buying?"

Umm, if you haven't played it, then yes. A resounding and emphatical...yes.

[Kran]

unfortunatly, PS3 dont speak well of us, and yet this is what we do for them.

If they get Mass Effect, we deserve an exclusive of theirs.

[Abash]

I commend Bioware for what's looking to be a great job done on the PS3 version of Mass Effect 2, but I'll be getting LittleBigPlanet 2 on that day. I'll get ME2 PS3 later on though

[King_of _the_Casuals]

It's only worth it if you like GREAT games! So if you don't own it, you owe it to yourself to try it out.

Putting all fanboyism aside....It's the Greatest Game I have EVER played in my 23 years of gaming. I'm glad more people will get to try it out with it being released on the PS3.

[xxBiG_BoSSxx]

i'm glad this series has made its way onto ps3. if you don't own a 360(like me) then of course its worth buying. there are so many games coming i actually hope some get pushed back toward the summer drought.

@clockback
"PS3 dont speak well of us"
That's funny. my ps3 hasn't mentioned you.

[cemelc]

Well in my honest opinion.

Ill hold that purchase till mass effect 3 comes out later that year, by that point itll be pretty cheap.

I will hold on purchasing mass effect 3 til 2012, since it´ll probably have the complete edition or something, i mean they pretty much done it, with every game so far.

[yewles1]

"If they get Mass Effect, we deserve an exclusive of theirs."

ROFLMFAO!!! So Tekken, DMC and FF were just blips in the radar, but ME causes potential suicide. XD

[nycredude]

I only have a Ps3 and Pc now but I played ME1 and before I traded my xbox in and then I played them again on my PC.

TO my PS3 brethen if you haven't played these games go out and find a way to play ME1 and then buy Me2 when it comes out on Ps3. Seriously if you remotely like third person shooters/rpgs then buy this game.

[darthv72]

this is an interesting topic. The game (when it was still "exclusive") was critically acclaimed and got great reviews and now...

People want to question if its worth buying. That is like asking if LoTR trilogy is worth buying on bluray even if you own the DVD collector editions.

It is a great game hands down. It is now being offered to those who may have missed it the first time and it comes complete with the odds and ends.

If you own the original then you know how good it is. If you dont, here is your chance (if you only have ps3). If you are a multiconsole gamer, it may be worth a rent. I know there have been many other multiplatform games that people have bought both just to satisfy their own curiosity.

Nothing wrong with that.

[Anon1974]

Well this is stupid. What does the fact that it's been out for a year have to do with anything. I got Assassin's Creed 2 last Christmas and just started playing it this morning. Is the fact that it's a year old hampering my enjoyment of the title? Of course not.

And I never played Mass Effect 1. So what? The start of the game runs through the past game and lets you make the decisions that had an effect on the landscape of the 2nd game. Wouldn't it be cool if more games did this, so if you did miss the first couple of games you could still have a game world that was impacted by your decisions without having to play through 20+ hours to enjoy the game you've purchased?

And on top of that, all the DLC is included. If this game was worth buying in the first place - of course it's worth buying now.

"You could have got it for $10 on the 360!"
Wow. Really? Or I could have bought it for $60 on the 360 when it first came out. What difference does that make?

This article just oozes stupidity. A great game is a great game no matter what console it's on. Assassin's Creed 2 isn't a lesser game for me because it came out a year ago, and it was on multiple consoles, and I could have potentially got it for cheap now. None of those points affect the gameplay of the title one bit.

Go post your troll articles somewhere else.

[insomnium2]

@darkride

Could it be that now when it's hitting the PS3 it becomes unworthy of a purchase? I could swear the media was loving this franchise to death just a while ago.

[No Way]

Actually.. FF caused suicides. >.<

[tacosRcool]

Dragon Age FTW!! Bought Origins and then bought the Ultimate Edition for the DLC plus the Awakening Expansion

It will be so worth it. Good thing I didn't buy it for my PC when I had the chance

[BlackKnight]

Bubbles to you dc1.

Calling 360 and PC gamers "friends" is how it should be. We are all GAMERS, whether it's 360/PC/PS3. Sure, each have pros and cons that we should be honest about, but not running around with flamethrowers saying "360/PC/PS3 SUCKS!"

Thanks for the mature input.

[Christopher]

Good games are worth buying any time.

[UltimateIdiot911]

Completely agree. I've played ME2 on the PC, finished it, loved it, and plan to buy it on the PS3.

Good game can withstand the test of time. I believe ME series has that potential.

[phatak]

just thinking how freaking hardworking bioware is: They have like 4 games to come out this year
1. mass effect 2 (ps3)
2. Mass effect 3
3. The Old Republic
4. Dragon Age Origins 2
4 games by 1 developer in 1 year!!!
wow

[cemelc]

Wasnt the old republic 2012?

[Kran]

technically, ME2 doesnt count as they're just copying all the files over to a new engine, Mass Effect 3, yes, TOR hasnt even got an official release date, and that then is done by other bioware stations around the world, and DA2.... will just rock your socks off.

[lh_swe]

All I hear from this site is; 'blah, blah, blah we want hits'...because despite people having different opinions when it comes to games, some opinions are luckily trumped by people who actually enjoy good games...just sayin'

[Koolno]

COnflictinggamers : another xbox fanblog spotted.

i'll remeber this for the next review they'll make.

[poopface1]

The game is great and is worth 60$, and the DLC is great too. I have it all and it adds to the story. They have used the last year good and are using the ME3 engine on this version.

[homer479]

Totally agree and it comes with tons of free DLC.

[Ratchet510]

This one of those games on playstation where you get last after you get all the great exclusives coming out. My first 2011 game will be LBP2. Ill get Mass Effects when i need an RPG and ps3 has good exclusives RPG coming out also in 2011.

[SnakeMustDie]

It is worth buying. PS3-only owners are missing a great game if they don't buy it.

[Kurisu]

And that's why it's worth buying for me! PS3 only owner, and never had the chance to play it before. Yes, it will be a full £40, but that's the standard for a new game...and this is new, TO ME! What a stupid article lol.

[Active Reload]

It kinda gives me goose bumps to know PS3 only owners will get to play it. There isn't anything else out there this gen thats like it. I hate to hype the game, so I'll just let people play it for themselves.

[JUDALATION]

Huh??? It may be a great game But LITTLE BIG PLANET 2 will be game of the year!!! Ill wait till mass effect 3 comes out and get it for 10 bucks used... Its not Little Big Planets fault EA sold out its PS3 fanbase... MM deserves a big opening day form giving us LBP 1.

[Ratchet510]

That is not true because we have over 12 exclusives that are the best of 2011.

[cliffbo]

yes

[Shaka2K6]

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[Parapraxis]

yes...because it's a great game.

[jony_dols]

Well it does use ME3's graphics engine, which is a massive plus!

[UltimateIdiot911]

So are you saying the game is not worth buying for anything more than $10 to $20 because that's the price it's going for on the 360/PC.

As far as I remember, a lot of 360 fanbabies praise this game to hell and back.

[fromasterjay]

You could always do what I did and catch up with the first story on Wikipedia...then you won't miss a thing!! HAHA!!

[sp1deynut]

...because reading a Wiki entry = playing a 40 hr, choice-laden interactive video game, which can be carried over into the sequel. :o

[MysticStrummer]

6 major game changing decisions doesn't make it "choice-laden". Those choices can be made in the PS3 version's interactive ME1 comic, so yeah.

[fromasterjay]

Well if you want to play ME2 and all you have is a PS3, then how else would you catch up with the first story since ME1 isn't even ON the PS3? Riddle me that smart guy!

[No Way]

Have you played Mass Effect 1?
Have you played Mass Effect 2, with a carried character?
Have you played Mass Effect 2, without a carried character?

If not, please don't talk about the carry over.
Thanks.

[No Way]

Well, from what I remember..
The PS3 fanboys, here, all have supercomputers..

[guigsy]

That's like saying you could read up on any game or film, yeah you know what happens but it's nothing like experiencing it for yourself.

[AKA]

if they sale it at $40 from day one maybe.

this was the only xbox game that i was diferent
i will rent in or buy it cheap and
if i njoy it a lot i will buy me3 first day.

people bubble me up, i have lost two bubble in few days, whats wrong with the nerds this days.

[Active Reload]

You so crazy =P

[AKA]

ok so because i said that you can get it cheap($11) on the xbox im crazy?
know im buying the game used, finish it and return it, all for free, well i'm paying for the gas.

its very clear that by holidays amazon will have this pt2 really chep or free if you buy me3.
that will be a great deal.

activeR its very clear that you are a xbox fanboy i see you trolling in every ps3 news. and you keep attacking everyone.

[Active Reload]

You so crazy =P, lol.

[No Way]

You so crazy =P

O.O

[Myst]

Yep even I who own it for 360 will pre-order this as soon as the funds land. Why? Because it was the main reason for me getting a 360 and one of the best games on it. Since it's coming over and Mass Effect 3 will hit for it as well I can now use my PS3 for everything and not have to switch back and forth. Though there is still Lost Odyssey...

[phantomexe]

I think it is but i'm going have to pick it up at a later date. With x-mas comeing i've got money for 2 games in jan dead space 2 and two worlds 2. I'll pick up ME2 in feb or march.

[marioPSUC]

If you want a great single player game that you can play through several times, then yes its definitely worth a buy.
Especially considering it comes with all the DLC.

[poopface1]

the game is worth the price and the DLC is good.

[-MD-]

If you didnt play it a year ago then yes it is worth buying.

[maniac76]

durrrrrr,is it,wotta dumb title. just been watchn a stream of the first one and i cant wait to play this on ps3 where it will be more fluid and look better

[femshep]

for those who don't have a 360 to enjoy it and for ps3 bioware fans Yes of course

[TronEOL]

If the game looked the exact same and had no extra content this would be a terrible deal.

But seeing as PS3 fans will be the first to get a small glimpse at ME3 (ME2 on ME3 engine), and get all that extra content, it makes it more than worth it for the price. It's pretty much the more, full, complete game.

If you really want to look at it as they do in the title, I could also say do you feel good about your purchase, as you played the Beta version? Good things happen for those who wait.

[Allowen]

I got ME2 collector's edition from Steam on day one and will also get this version of the PS3 since I played none of the many DLCs .

It is a totaly worth game for people that had no chance to play it neither on PC or XBOX360 .

it is a very beautifull game regardless the Unreal engine since they put a lot work in art direction in ME2.

[KratosGod3]

I'm a PS3 gamer only and yes I'm going to buy it... end of story.

[AceofStaves]

It's worth buying as far as I'm concerned. I've wanted to play the series, and since I own neither a 360 nor a gaming PC, this will be my chance.

[Dsnyder]

Yes

[thebudgetgamer]

it's a game of the year contender. one of the best rated games this gen.

[Silly gameAr]

Boy. I've never seen someone type "year old game" so many times in one article. Isn't a good game a good game no matter how much time has passed since the release date? It's not like ME2 will suck all of a sudden because it's been a year since the release.

Playing Mass Effect one shouldn't really be an issue either. Bioware is filling the PS3 owners who haven't played ME 1 in and catching them up to the story in 2, and they should be prepared for ME 3 just like 360 and PC owners.

[divideby0]

if you like these types of games yes..

[Viper7]

Bought the first game for PC, so wont miss a thing plot-wise at least.

[Gamer112]

Not worth getting the port version.

[thebudgetgamer]

:
http://www.defeathemorrhoid...

[Gamer112]

The only thing that is sore is the ps3 version of ME2

[thebudgetgamer]

:
http://n4g.com/news/665353/...

[dc1]

You mentioned this on another thread. Someone replied responding that this is not a port ,..rather a rebuild off of the MS3 engine. For this reason, its one of the very few multiplat games that shine on the PS3.

..hmmm ..why are you doing this Gamer112?
Are you a one gaming console only fan?

[djfullshred]

yes, it sounds like they made the PS3 version correctly, and not just did a halfassed port.

[Koolno]

LOl, misinformed troll, the version is better and have all extra content.

"For this reason, its one of the very few multiplat games that shine on the PS3."

and the others are almost always the same.

[Clarence]

Well according to this:

http://playstationlifestyle...

Its better on the PS3. It also looks better. I could care less I have the game on 360 and its excellent.

[Gamer112]

Have you heard the saying "thi cake is a lie" well that link is a lie.

[Clarence]

U ever heard the phrase stop hating?
Well Stop hating!

[bessy67]

If you don't have a 360 or a pc that could run it and haven't played it yet, then it's a no-brainer. ME2 is getting GOTY consideration from every gaming publication around, and for good reason. If you've already played the game, it's probably not worth it. There's no new content except the comic opening that doesn't matter if you played ME1, and the graphics improvements aren't worth the extra money. Bottom line, get it for ps3 if you don't have a pc that can run it or an xbox. Otherwise, you can get the game for cheaper (including all dlc) on the other platforms.

[Shazz]

So begins the onslaught of negative articles on n4g now slating and putting down a game that's very highly rated just because it's been improved and heading to the ps3

[djfullshred]

Or ripping it for being "old" because it is released on another platform a year later. Of course nobody should ever buy a game that came out a whole year ago. That is like ancient times or something. j/k

[Joel2211]

I say yes because it gives people a fresh new look at the game since it is using the mass effect 3 engine.

[nchizimbi]

At $60, it's worth the buy for PS3; besides, it's a first newly release on the system.

The $60 price can further be justified that Mass Effect 2 comes in three segments: (1) the interactive comic; (2) the main game; (3) the X360/PC DLC...all on 1 disc.

[GodsHand]

I agree wholeheartedly. I can't say the same thing when Bio Shock came out on the PS3 for the first time with a full sale price of $60, it was about the same time frame, and they also did not include the DLC for free, or was in the game from the start.

[nchizimbi]

When Mass Effect 2 was announced for PS3, and having played Mass Effect 1, my argument was how Bioware/EA were going to bring the new audience into the Mass Effect world. To appreciate the Mass Effect universe, the first game has to be played and enjoyed...the choices made in Mass Effect 2's prequel are vital and one of the most exciting components when continuing into the second installment.

With Mass Effect Genesis, the interactive comic, it's the substitute of Mass Effect 1 the game for X360/PC that's put my argument to rest,...it's a neat (exciting method) of introducing and bringing up to speed the new audience into the Mass Effect universe.

It's been a year, YES, but the content in the retail box (on disc) is worth the $60...no complaints from me.

I love Mass Effect...I have it on both the X360 and PC, but NOT the DLC stuff. I'll be getting the PS3 version later down the road, not at launch.

PS3 fans, prepare to trek into an exciting world of Mass Effect.

[FrigidDARKNESS]

yes you'll enjoy the story and game plus all the the DLC on one disc.
I played it on my 360 and loved every minute of it but didn't get to play all the DLC missions before trading it in for Halo Reach. Im going to het the PS3 version and replay everything along with the DLC.

[AusWarrior]

Yes it is worth it getting it.... unfortunately I'll only be able to afford LBP2 around then, which means it will have to wait a little bit.

[gypsygib]

Slow day for conflictinggamers.com.

A whole year!

I have the game on 360 and am thinking it's worth buying on PS3 for the DLC and the ability to import my character in ME3. Judging from the looks of it I'd prefer ME3 on PS3 with only one disk and better graphics.

I thought it was so dumb that I installed both disks but it still made me switch them.

[NorwegianGamer]

Having played through the game on PC, and knowing that the game includes most DLC, and is rebuilt in the ME3 engine, I'd say yes. It's absolutely worth it. :)

[KaiokenKid]

Your getting a better version of the game from a graphics point, your getting alot of DLC for free, your getting that comic, plus your getting it on one disc. Yes, its worth 60 dollars.

BTW: I totaly jumped on that 10 dollar deal on Amazon for the game on 360.

[SSKILLZ]

yes

[Jdq7pr]

I can't say is a bad game. I watched my wife play it on her 360 and it looks good. I just don't like it. Still, ME2 with the engine of ME3 and with DLC, HE'LL YEAH that is a good buy. So what if it came a year ago on the 360? The same happened with bioshock and it didn't stop me from buying it. ME2 on PS3 is worth the wait and the buy.

[trainsinrdr]

i realise ill get alot of hate for this but i do think that xbox only owners should get uncharted 2 its only fair

[Koolno]

It's just not possible for obvious reasons, sorry.

[kishan420]

have played it on pc

it was great

c ya

[Chaos23]

yup

[Kishin]

Where's part 1? No thanks...

[frostypants]

Once you pay ME2, ME1 feels unpolished.

Besides, this version will include an interactive comic, so you'll still get to make the key decisions. All that will be missing is any attachment to the characters from ME1, e.g. Garrus (so you might not understand how bada$$ they are), and perhaps some random references.

[Kishin]

yes exactly why im not bothering, I want the COMPLETE experience or nothing at all..

[jalen247]

Mass Effect was the only game on PC and 360 that I wished was on PS3 also. So I would say that yes, it is worth buying.

Besides this is a AAA a game right up their with Uncharted 2.

I hope PS3 fanboys do not think they are above buying this incredible game.

This is not a shody port.

Bioware actually made the PS3 version the definitive version so we should be thanking them with our dollars.

[frostypants]

Plus they are including the DLC in the price. It's not a bad deal at all. The author of this article clearly didn't understand what he was talking about.

[pr0digyZA]

I would say if you have it on 360 or pc then dont just get the DLC for cheap (plus save system will help).If you dont have a capable pc (because game is so cheap at the moment) and only a PS3 then hell yeah you'd be stupid not to.

[ironmonkey]

well since now that it looks way better than 360, yup for sure. thank you ms for being the beta.

[Vesemir]

If ME2 on PS3 isn't worth buying, no other version is.

[frostypants]

Misleading article is misleading. Yes, the PC and 360 versions are just $19 right now. But when you tack on all the DLC (and the really big ones are absolutely worth it...Shadow Broker is ESSENTIAL imo) it comes to something like $50. The PS3 version will have all of that included. So really, it's just $10 more.

I already have the 360 version, so will I buy this one? Nah.

Is it a rip-off though? Not even close. In fact it's the version I'd buy if I didn't already have a copy.

Any PS3 owner who hasn't played this yet owes it to themselves to buy it. It is *awesome*. Put the typical N4G fanboy stuff to bed. This is a great, great game.

[razpor]

this makes me sick.....
i bought 360 only to play me 1 nd 2 and now this comes to ps3... :|
anyways .. the graphics look a bit better...and i really like the idea of a comic strip save generator,smart work from bioware. but i guess its only good if u play me 1 yourself and then play me2.
comic strip wont be that much of an experience for some1 who is new to the series,but for those who have already played me1 ,it would be really a bonus as i can generate my own save without actually having to play me 1*sweet*
plus all the dlc...which i dnt buy fr xbox ...so,
this is a buy buy.. atleast for me. :D

[FFXI101]

Of course. However, to me it was a 3rd person si-fi shooter with lots dialogue in it so I didn't really care for it and I don't think I'll getting it cause I'll be buying Dead Space2 & LBP2.

[razpor]

btw,...does some 1 no ..if the DLC is included on the disc itself...or u get the codes to download.....????? :|

[tigertron]

Well I just completed Mass Effect on the PC today and loved every second of it, and with all the good reviews going around about ME2 with its updated engine, better visuals, one disc and DLC...its kind of hard to refuse. Hurry up January! ^_^

[Bluemaster77]

This game has been out for an entire year and is only 20 bucks for 360 and PC who in their right mind would pay 60 dollars plus tax for this ?

[PickAShoe]

best game of 2010 hell yes it is worth buying! who approves this shit article?

[Blaine]

Wow this "article" fails hard.

For one: a YEAR old game isn't that old. Also, I read over on gametrailers these interesting details about the "port":

-Uses the ME3 engine
-All patches installed
-6 hours of content not in the 360 or PC versions
-All DLC included.

So factor in the price of DLC on top of the price of the PC and 360 versions, and the fact that the extra content isn't even available to either, and that it's running on the next engine, and suddenly a YEAR OLD (OMG O_O) game doesn't seem like such a bad deal at 60$.

[Tikicobra]

If you don't already own the 360 version, then yes.

I hate these types of articles.

[gam3fr33k]

1) Contains all DLC
2) I'm sure the interactive comic will help, not the full thing but better than nothing
3) Runs on a better engine
4) On 1 disk
5) win?

[Blaine]

Win.