Mass Effect 2 (2010) EditionVSMass Effect™ Legendary Edition
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition
Better Deal· SteamWinner
Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.
This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.
This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.
Statistics Over Time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player Count Trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over timeMass Effect 2 (2010) Edition
Quality
Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.
Value
Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.
Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition
Quality
Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.
Value
Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.
Popularity
Past its peak but still active — niche experience.
Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition
Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition
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™ Legendary Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 08:14 PM UTC