Mass Effect 2 Launch:How you going to play?

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Friday brings us what is now the 2nd highest reviewed title on the Xbox 360 platform.

A very solid 9.6 on Metacritic confirms that Bioware have very likely blown it out of the park with ME2.

So all that’s left to do is ponder how your going to play the game. Mass Effect 1 was my first dip into Bioware RPG’s and I bitterly regret not getting a 2nd play through in before Fridays release. After playing through first time as a standard soldier class; I now realise what I missed out on- Biotics, close quarters combat etc etc.

This time I’m determined to have it all mapped out before I fire up the intergalactic soap opera and have been studying the below videos for hours and this what I derive. ……… I can’t decide.

I’m leaning on the Engineer class or the infiltrator but its changing every couple of minutes!

Let us know what your plan of attack is  below!

* Edit* I will also be adding any new tv spots and official breakdowns of each edition to the below, so keep checking here for all your Mass Effect needs!

* Update – Price watch. Some retailers have this on offer today and tomorrow for €39.99 while others have it out for €49.99 so shop around folks!

Vanguard

Sentinel

Soldier

Engineer

Adept

Infiltrator

DLC trailer: Zaeed

Official Launch Trailer

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EA are setting a new standard for special edition content, last years Dragon Age was just the start.

What edition are you going to purchase?

Collectors edition

Ultimate Mass Effect 2 Experience. The vast universe of Mass Effect 2 gets even bigger with this limited-run Collectors’ Edition packed with unique collectibles and bonus in-game content. This is the must-have edition of every fan of this groundbreaking franchise.

The full version of Mass Effect 2
Bonus in–game Collectors’ Edition weapon and armor
48–page hardcover art book
Limited Edition Cerberus Network card granting access to bonus content
Issue #1 of the Mass Effect comic book by Dark Horse comics.
All housed in a premium tin package with exclusive artwork.

Take the fight to the enemy with their own technology! The chitinous Collector armor uses advanced regeneration amplifiers allow you to move faster, take more damage and recover health quickly. The Collector assault rifle is built to strip shields off enemies with little effort, allowing you to turn a well fortified mercenary or mech into a shredded mess in no time.

Regenerate 10% faster
Increase storm speed by 10%
Increase health by 20%
Collector Assault Rifle: Rip through enemy shields and shred the opposition to pieces with this deadly Collector weapon.

Normal Edition

Two years after Commander Shepard repelled invading Reapers bent on the destruction of organic life, a mysterious new enemy has emerged. On the fringes of known space, something is silently abducting entire human colonies. Now Shepard must work with Cerberus, a ruthless organization devoted to human survival at any cost, to stop the most terrifying threat mankind has ever faced.

To even attempt this perilous mission, Shepard must assemble the galaxy’s most elite team and command the most powerful ship ever built. Even then, they say it would be suicide. Commander Shepard intends to prove them wrong.

Prepare for a suicide mission to save humanity
Choose between 19 different weapons
Devastating heavy weapons (that) can end a battle in seconds
Recruit a team of the galaxy’s most dangerous operatives
Explore the galaxy — scan planets to uncover unique secret missions
Train and equip your team to survive insurmountable odds
Control your conversation with physical moments of intense action

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Character vids including the hilarious Subject Zero one