Mass Effect 2 vs Mass Effect 3
Compare Mass Effect 2 vs Mass Effect 3 side by side on Watch Gameplay.
| Attribute | Mass Effect 2 | Mass Effect 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Combined scorecritics and players, blended • Source: IGDB (differs) | ||
| Released (differs) | January 2010 | March 2012 |
| Main Story (differs) | 37h | 38h |
| Completionist (differs) | 62h | 56h |
| Mature Content | Yes | Yes |
| Should You Play It? | ||
| Great fit if you want (differs) | To build a character over dozens of hoursGunplay at the centre of itA story that leads you somewhereA game to play by yourself | To build a character over dozens of hoursTo plan several moves aheadGunplay at the centre of itA story that leads you somewhere |
| Think twice if you want (differs) | — | To switch off and react |
| What it feels like (differs) | Character-drivenStory-ledCombat-focusedSoloThird-person | Character-drivenStory-ledPlanning-ledCombat-focusedThird-person |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genres (differs) | ShooterRole-playing (RPG)Adventure | ShooterRole-playing (RPG)StrategyAdventure |
| Themes | ActionScience fiction | ActionScience fiction |
| Modes (differs) | Single player | Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative |
| Perspective | Third person | Third person |
| Availability | ||
| Platforms | PlayStation GamingXbox GamingPC Gaming | PlayStation GamingXbox GamingPC Gaming |
| Makers | ||
| Developer | BioWare | BioWare |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts | Electronic Arts |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 3 | Unreal Engine 3 |
| Series | Mass Effect | Mass Effect |
| Watch on Watch Gameplay | ||
| Wallpapers (differs) | 21 | 23 |
