Mass Effect 3 vs Mass Effect 2
Both Mass Effect 3 and Mass Effect 2 share Romance — so which one deserves your time? On raw data, Mass Effect 2 takes 1 categories against 3 for Mass Effect 3.
Mass Effect 3
Mass Effect 2| Metric | Mass Effect 3 | Mass Effect 2 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 4.40 | ★ 4.45 | Mass Effect 2 by 0.05 (1%) |
| Metacritic | 90 | 94 | Mass Effect 2 by 4 (4%) |
| Catalog popularity | 4,731 adds | 9,566 adds | Mass Effect 2 by 4835 (102%) |
| Avg. playtime | 30h | 22h | Mass Effect 3 is longer |
| Platform families | 4 | 3 | Mass Effect 3 |
| Release year | 2012 | 2010 | Mass Effect 3 is newer by 2 yr |
Platform exclusives
- Mass Effect 3 only: Nintendo
Verdict
Mass Effect 2 takes 3 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on Romance, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.