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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition

Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition

Quality
81Popularity
21Value
37
SteamBest price· Steam
$29.99
Buy
VS
Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition

Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition

Quality
90Popularity
39Value
35
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−52% $28.61
Buy

Winner

Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Buy on Kinguin
5
Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition
5 of 15 metrics
Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition
10 of 15 metrics
10

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$29.99 -
$28.61 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.49 Wins
$4.79 -
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-52% Wins
Sales Frequency
9 price changes -
12 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
94/100 Wins
86/100 -
Steam Review Score
76.9% positive -
91.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
324 -
62.6K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
249 -
57.1K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
75 Wins
5.5K -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
14 -
1.8K Wins
Steam Recommendations
324 -
62.5K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
0 -
127 Wins
Supported Languages
9 languages Wins
8 languages -
Release Date
May 2023 Wins
May 2021 -
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleMass Effect 2 (2010) Edition

Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

MaybeMass Effect™ Legendary Edition

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition
Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition

Player count trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review score trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review volume trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition

Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition

1 Store
Steam
Steam$29.99Buy
Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition

Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −52% $28.61Buy
Steam
Steam +110% $59.99View

Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience: general consensus is positive.

77% positive (324 reviews): mostly positive
Metacritic 94/100: critics unanimous, one of the best
324 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

Not the right time to buy: wait for at least 50% off.

$29.99: mid-range price

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base: community is quiet.

Players down 58% in recent days
5 concurrent players: niche audience

Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

91% positive (62,609 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 86/100: high marks from professional reviewers
62,609 reviews: very large sample

Value

Unfavorable value right now: better ways to spend your money.

$28.61: mid-range price
52% off: solid discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active: niche experience.

Players down 26% in recent days
1,321 concurrent players: solid base
62,609 total reviews: major title
Game detailsMass Effect 2 (2010) EditionMass Effect™ Legendary Edition
Release date
May 15, 2023
May 14, 2021
Developers
BioWare
BioWare
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
—
127

Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 64bit
  • Processor: 2.6+ GHz Core 2 Duo Intel or equivalent AMD CPU
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT, or better recommended
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 22 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible

Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: 64-bit Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-7700 or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1070 / RTX 200, Radeon Vega 56, GPU RAM: 4 GB Video Memory
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 120 GB available space
Which is better: Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition or Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition?

Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition won the comparison against Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition worth buying over Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition?

Based on the metrics, Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 07:55 AM UTC

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