

While it’s better than nothing, the comic is totally lame. BioWare’s answer to that dilemma is the inclusion of a digital comic book that summarizes the plot and prompts you to make a handful of choices that affect the state of the galaxy in Mass Effect 2. Since the first Mass Effect remains an Xbox 360 exclusive, PS3 owners need a way to get caught up on the story before beginning the sequel.

That hasn’t changed for the PlayStation 3 version, but not everything about the experience is the same. If you need a refresher on what made this game so successful, you can read our review of the Xbox 360 version here, but I won’t waste any more time reiterating what everyone already knows: Mass Effect 2 is awesome. With its release on PlayStation 3, the Mass Effect universe reaches out to a new audience and proves that it’s still a must-play title a year later. The continuation of BioWare’s blockbuster sci-fi franchise was one of the most acclaimed games of 2010. At this point, if you need me to tell you that Mass Effect 2 is a great game, you just haven’t been paying attention.
