(Heads up: this review is based on the Legendary Edition of the game)

Man, this game took the potential of the first one and just ran with it. Everything about this game is better than its predecessor. Better controls, the characters are better written, and exploring the galaxy is better. If you couldn't tell, it's a vast improvement. The story is very gripping, having to save humans (and the whole galaxy) from an evil alien race was great. Unlike in the previous game, all the companions have their unique mission to complete (whereas there were only three to do in Mass Effect 1). The best part is you must complete them if you want what's best for your squad. These missions have an overall effect on the story. While this game is amazing, it does have its faults (though, it does not hinder your overall enjoyment). The leaping feature is wonky at best. Whenever you want to leap over an object, Shepard will likely crouch/stand behind it. The game is rather linear too, but that is due to hardware limitations at the time. This game was fantastic from start to end. It's an amazing game and an even better sequel.