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Mass Effect 2 - PC

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  • Improved NPC conversation system where Commander Shepard can take matters into your own hands – interrupting or using force to get the answer required.
  • The second act of BioWare's epic sci-fi RPG trilogy continues the story of Commander Shepard and humanity's first steps onto the galactic stage.
  • Integration with the original Mass Effect game allows players to import saved files and contiue play with those files in Mass Effect 2.
  • Choose from 19 different weapons, including devastating heavy weapons that can end a battle in seconds.
  • New location based damage system allows for targeting of key weak points, blasting off limbs, igniting enemies, or cripple and disable enemy troops.
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The second chapter in the Mass Effect trilogy takes you to the darkest reaches of space, where you must uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of humans across many worlds. Prepare yourself for a suicide mission to save mankind. Travel the galaxy to assemble a team of soldiers and combat specialists, and launch an all-out assault on the heart of enemy territory.

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Mass Effect 2 is the sequel to BioWare's hit space-based role-playing game (RPG), Mass Effect. A single player adventure, Mass Effect 2 allows players to continue the adventures of the fully customizable series hero, Commander Shepard, as you take on a whole new adventure and cast of supporting characters. Features new to this latest release in the franchise include the ability to import game save files from the original Mass Effect game to continue the adventure in an unbroken fashion, a new damage system, a more flexible dialogue game mechanic and more. .caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } ul.indent { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: -15px; } table.callout { font-family: verdana; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1. 3em; } td.vgoverview { height: 125px; background: #9DC4D8 url(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/callout-bg.png) repeat-x; border-left: 1px solid #999999; border-right: 1px solid #999999; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px; padding-bottom: 10px; width: 250px; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; }

Story
Two years after Commander Shepard repelled invading Reapers bent on the destruction of organic life, a mysterious new danger 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, doubters say it would be suicide. Commander Shepard intends to prove them wrong.


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An space-based action RPG like its predecessor, gameplay in Mass Effect 2 revolves around the player's particular version of Commander Shepard and continuing development of this character as the game proceeds. As the game opens a variety of character classes are made available to the player, with talents, both exclusive and general, associated with each. With experience these talents are leveled up, resulting in the unlocking of related abilities and/or entirely new talents. The player has the ability to customize their Commander Shepard in a number of ways including physical appearance, gender, and certain aspects of their personal history, with the rub being that these choices can influence things like available missions, dialogue choices with non-player characters (NPCs), and character background.

Accompanying this main character are a number of preset supporting characters that the player can direct and develop relationships with, which again, will alter the outcome of the story. All the characters from the original game make an appearance in Mass Effect 2, but the immediate characters surrounding Commander Shepard are new. Additional new features that players can expect to experience include new alien races; a more realistic damage system; a new heavy weapons system allowing for maximum damage; a regenerative health system; a dramatic increase in the number of character animations available to Shepard; and updates to the dialogue mechanic used when conversing with NPCs.

Integration with the Original Mass Effect
Mass Effect 2 allows players of the original Mass Effect game to import save games to continue the story of their own Commander Shepard. In doing this, the decisions that were made in the first game will affect the events of the second game. In addition, characters from the first game will return, as long as they were not killed off by the player in the first game. On the other hand, new players coming to the series for the first time in Mass Effect 2 will start a brand-new character, discover the events of the previous games as they progress and embark on a thrilling stand-alone adventure that does not require the previous game for play.

Key Features

  • Futuristic Weapons - Choose from 19 different weapons, including devastating heavy weapons that can end a battle in seconds.
  • Elite Specialists - Recruit up to a dozen of the galaxy's most dangerous operatives to help you in your mission. Train and equip your team to survive insurmountable odds.
  • Explore the Galaxy - Scan planets to uncover unique secret missions in the Mass Effect universe.
  • Integration with Original Mass Effect - Players of the first Mass Effect can import save games to continue the story of their own Commander Shepard. New players will find a thrilling stand-alone adventure awaits them, a polished and action packed journey that surpasses the first game in nearly every possible way.
  • Intense Third-Person Combat - Increased intensity with precision shooter controls to let you control the action and overcome insurmountable odds.
  • New Damage System - New location based damage system allows for targeting of key weak points, blasting off limbs, igniting enemies, or crippling and disabling enemy troops.
  • Character Customization - Choose a player class, customize your appearance, and tailor your own abilities and strengths. As you progress, so do Shepard’s abilities.
  • Improved Dialogue Mechanic - Improved NPC conversation system where Commander Shepard can take matters into your own hands – interrupting or using force to get the answer required.

System Requirements:

Minimum Specifications: Recommended Specifications: OS: Windows XP or Vista. Processor: 2.4+ GHz Intel or 2.0+ GHz AMD 2.6+ GHz Intel or 2.4+ GHZ AMD RAM: 1GB+ (XP), 2GB+ (Vista) 2GB+ Disc Drive: 8x DVD-ROM drive or better Hard Drive: 12GB or more Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 6 series (6800GT or better), ATI 1300XT or better (X1550, X1600 Pro and HD2400 are below minimum system requirements) NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GTX or higher. ATI X1800 XL series or higher Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card and drivers – 5.1 sound card recommended Input Device: Mouse and keyboard

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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Customers like the quality, plot, graphics, and character design of the video game. They mention that it's a great game with an engaging storyline that continues and expands on the story of Mass Effect 1. They also appreciate the smooth graphics and the environments depicted very well. Customers also appreciate that the game has great replay value.

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187 customers mention161 positive26 negative

Customers like the quality of the game. They mention that the gameplay is very good, highly polished, and fun. They also say that the mini-games are interesting and the combat is more enjoyable. Customers also mention that there is a lot of game play time.

"...Overall:This game is a lot of fun...." Read more

"...It is extremely immersing. Combined with the game's fun shoot-em style gameplay, it's a solid bet that just about anyone who likes games will like..." Read more

"...2 does to make up for any such shortcomings is creating a ton of game play time that allows the gamer to explore and wander without being locked to..." Read more

"...This is one of the best combat designs I've seen in years.Role-playing and storyline are a big part of the experience...." Read more

119 customers mention96 positive23 negative

Customers find the plot engaging, intelligent, and brilliant. They also say the storyline continues and is expanded on, with many twists and turns. Customers also mention that the main quest is a good continuation of the Mass Effect plot.

"...ME1 is gone in ME2, and that, along with the game having an equally compelling story and far prettier graphics, is a great achievement for the..." Read more

"...Role-playing and storyline are a big part of the experience. Many twists and turns, lots of options on how to handle things, and a tracking system..." Read more

"...However while the story was great, the game centered around collecting a team and pretty much most of the missions in the game are all about getting..." Read more

"...Effect, breaking all genre standards, managed to fuse an extremely intelligent narrative and complex role play with the mechanics of a fierce shooter..." Read more

70 customers mention58 positive12 negative

Customers like the character design. They say the interaction is the best out there, the detail on each of the characters is stunning, and there are many more characters to learn about and interact with. The character models are pretty and unique, and the game has a good GUI.

"...The characters and environments draw you in, especially if you've played the first game and are already familiar with most of the background and..." Read more

"...because this way, I am able to explore the multiple classes, dialogue options, team compositions, endings, combat styles, difficulties, romances,..." Read more

"...Character models in this game are pretty and unique. Turians, for example, no longer look like humans wearing masks...." Read more

"...What is developed nicely are the characters that you will add to your crew. Each is very unique in looks and style...." Read more

70 customers mention65 positive5 negative

Customers like the graphics. They say the environments are depicted very well, and the visuals are better than ME1. They also appreciate the smooth graphics and the smooth design. Customers also mention that the level design is superior to most similar titles, and they're impressed with the amount of detail and variety of scenarios.

"...Facial animations are also a lot more animated as well, able to convey more emotion than before...." Read more

"...That's why I didn't rank them, but I can tell you they look really cool in screen shots!..." Read more

"...Cosmetic effects in general are improved across the board, actually. The dreaded terribad face-shadow of doom is gone. So are low-detail textures...." Read more

"...Overall, the environments are depicted very well with tons of variety - from lush jungle settings to abandoned space ships - but it doesn't have..." Read more

57 customers mention54 positive3 negative

Customers find the game worth buying, with great replay value. They also say it's worth the time, cost, and playing a second time. That said, they say the economy system is better and the game is a worthy continuation of the ME series.

"...It's a worthy sequel, and the ending of the game has me REALLY looking forward to Mass Effect 3!..." Read more

"...From the perspective of game play time, Mass Effect 2 is a fantastic value!" Read more

"...Replay value is decent. This is because you can bring different members along on a mission and get different dialog/reactions...." Read more

"...It's definitely worth buying despite some drawbacks. It may not be the best Bioware has to offer, but it's still pretty damn good." Read more

32 customers mention26 positive6 negative

Customers find the installation process of the video game software easy. They mention that the commands and powers are easy to execute, and the interface is streamlined.

"...Control is more intuitive than the first game, while commands and powers are easily executed...." Read more

"...Combat is clean, easy to command your npcs, and is pretty much an over the shoulder shooter where you can hide behind the environment for protection..." Read more

"...was created in ME1, combat is virtually swapped with a better, more intuitive system, allowing for smoother covering and a sharper response from the..." Read more

"...game differs from ME1, it does so in such a way that really streamlines the entire experience...." Read more

37 customers mention20 positive17 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the video game. Some mention that it plays well with only a few bugs, while others say that it won't run on their Win XP system.

"...However, the game runs great on my ATI card...." Read more

"...Problem is this doesn't always work...." Read more

"...Mechanically, the game plays fine but takes some sincere getting used to. For PC users, you'll quickly notice the game is a console port...." Read more

"...6+ hours on Highspeed/Broadband and only to find out it wouldn't run after the install...." Read more

27 customers mention6 positive21 negative

Customers find the writing style in the video game tedious, time consuming, and difficult. They also say the game play is tedious and lose interest after an hour or so. The required exploration can sometimes get tedious, and the story is slow and not very entertaining.

"...Mechanically, the game plays fine but takes some sincere getting used to. For PC users, you'll quickly notice the game is a console port...." Read more

"...compelled, however, to point out that I found the Praetorians to be almost ridiculously difficult...." Read more

"...It was not intuitive. And, it was no help when the first time I got within 10' of it, and my character got stuck, and could not move...." Read more

"...the planets, characters, and just everything was just really well done and detailed. The detail on each of the characters was stunning...." Read more

Works on origin and it was great deal
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Works on origin and it was great deal
I bought a new copy and it worked on origin and saved 19 dollars on origin which i can play the greatest sequel of all time
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5.0 out of 5 stars Mass Effect 2 - Better In Almost Every Regard
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2010
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Cinematics:
I think the strongest draw of the Mass Effect games are how cinematic they feel. During this game, it feels more like watching a sci-fi epic rather than playing a game. The characters and environments draw you in, especially if you've played the first game and are already familiar with most of the background and returning characters.

It's also a lot more fluid than the first game, both in terms of conversation, gameplay, and the cinematic cutscenes. During conversations, characters (including your own) will move around a lot more and seem more realistic in how they move and gesture. This enhances both the dramatic moments and the humorous moments. Facial animations are also a lot more animated as well, able to convey more emotion than before. There's also a new interrupt feature, that lets you take a paragon or renegade action to end the conversation early.

The game is a lot more 'gray' than the first one. It's really hard to tell what's the right decision and what the wrong decision is. Speculation is running rampant on what kind of effect decisions will have on the final game in the trilogy, but due to the nature of choices you make and the subjective viewpoint, it's really hard to do. All I know is that even though I played through as a Paragon, it was almost impossible to avoid doing some of the Renegade interrupt options, so I have to give credit to Bioware, which is usually known for having only blatant good and evil choices.

Controls and Combat:
It took me awhile to get used to the gameplay in the second game, but that might be because I was playing the first one before it arrived so I would be refreshed on what happened. The controls, at least for the PC version, have been shifted around. E is no longer the 'use/action' button, it's been changed to space. The pause button is no longer space, it's the left shift. It took me a few hours to finally get used to the new system (and ironically, this makes going back to the first game hard).

The combat style also takes awhile to get used to. You have to rely on cover a lot more than before, which I learned the hard way. There's also a new ammo system in place. I don't really care for the ammo system, but opinions seem to vary with people on how effective it is. It seems like an unnecessary regression from the first game, but that's an issue of personal taste.

Story:
The overall story is probably what I like most about the Mass Effect universe. However, for as strong as this game is, I did have some problems when comparing it to the first game.

First, the plot isn't as straightforward as the first game - that's both a good and bad thing. It's good because it keeps you on your toes in the sense that you don't know what's going to happen next. There's no real set order in how you have to do things - you are forced into certain missions at some points, but the bulk of the game is spent wandering around and doing missions in whatever order you feel like doing them. It's nice to have such freedom in a game, but at the same time, it weakens the story slightly by making it feel less focused. You don't really have much contact with the main villains of the game until the latter part. You also lack a direct nemesis plaguing you throughout the game. In the first game, it was much more focused - you had Saren, a rogue Specter with an army of geth that you had to track and stop. In this game, your enemies vary greatly and you don't have that personal nemesis that you track through the galaxy.

Like I said, it's not a bad thing, and that's for a specific reason - the strength of the characters and their personal side missions.

Really, the strength of this game lies in your quest to find allies in the galaxy. They are a diverse, interesting bunch. Everyone is going to have their own favorite, but they all have a diverse background and an interesting side quest that fleshes out their personality and the world around them. It felt that the bulk of the game was really about gathering the team to make sure you're ready to take on the final mission, and the strength of the characters you gather and their interesting dialogue makes up for the lack of focus in the overall plot. If you take the time to get to know the people you recruit to your team, it'll make the ending of the game that much more heartbreaking or triumphant, depending on how well you do.

Overall:
This game is a lot of fun. It's superior to the first game in almost every regard (though I do like the overall plot in the first game better). It's a worthy sequel, and the ending of the game has me REALLY looking forward to Mass Effect 3! Here's to hoping that we have it sooner rather than later!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Comprehensive Review of Mass Effect 2 and its DLC.
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2010
Platform For Display: PCEdition: StandardVerified Purchase
I am simply addicted to this game! So far, I have made five Commander Shepards, three males and two females, and played through the games many times. Why? You make ask. Well, because this way, I am able to explore the multiple classes, dialogue options, team compositions, endings, combat styles, difficulties, romances, and armor layouts the game has to offer! I can also replay the game as a Paragon (hero), as a Renegade (villain), or a combination of both. I went a little crazy with the DLC (such as buying Dr. Pepper caps on an auction site to get the special helmet codes) but they were worth it! Before I ramble further with my fan boy praises, I listed below my pros and cons of the core game:

PROS

1. Engaging Story. The story continues where Mass Effect 1 left off. It may not feel as epic as the first one, but playing through your teammates' stories creates more depth and connection. Also, don't worry if you didn't play the first one, as the game does a nice job of catching you up with what happened before.
2. Awesome graphics and voice acting. At certain times, it's feels like I'm watching a really good Sci-Fi movie. It utilizes the Phys-X engine, so Nvidia is the better card to run this game on. However, the game runs great on my ATI card.
3. Streamlined game mechanics. Control is more intuitive than the first game, while commands and powers are easily executed. Teammates are more useful too, but tend to stay behind you and let you do the dirty work (which is not a bad thing I guess).
4. Six different classes. The default class is soldier. It emphasizes weapons as your main strength. The most difficult to play is Vanguard, which emphasizes close quarters combat (melee and shotgun). But it also offers the most fun as you barrel into enemies with Biotic Charge. I'll let you discover the rest of the classes for yourself.
5. Dialogue Interrupts and Skips. Conversations are more dynamic by giving you the option to interject with a heroic or villainous action and/or dialogue. Also, you can skip dialogues and scenes with the spacebar, minimizing replay annoyances.
6. Heavy Weapons. The M-920 Cain=Armageddon. Enough said.
7. 10 teammates! 11 if you buy the game new. 12 if you purchase the Kasumi DLC.

CONS

1. Cerberus Network. EA's solution to the booming resale market is to devalue an used game by locking certain content to initial game purchasers. This means if you buy this game used, you will not have access to Zaeed, the Arc Projector heavy weapon, Firewalker missions, a crash site, Inter-Stellar news feeds, and a Cerberus armor and weapon. However, you can purchase the above contents as a DLC.
2. DLC economy. I don't mind paying for quality work, but the fact that I have to convert my US dollars to specific amounts of BioWare (BW) points is ridiculous. It's another ingenious idea concocted by Microsoft to maximize profits.
3. Level cap at 30. I really wanted to max out all my skills, but it's impossible with the level cap. I understand the developers did this in order to balance the game play, but sometimes I just want to kick butt!

The following list of DLC is ranked, 1 being the best and 11 being the weakest.

1. Lair of the Shadow Broker. Additional missions with unique game play and environments. You get to have Liara as a teammate as she tracks down her arch nemesis. At the end of it, you get multiple rewards, like resources and the ability to change teammates' skill distribution points.
2. Firepower Pack. Obtain three additional weapons. My favorite is the Geth Plasma Shotgun. It's an amazing weapon that has very good range and damage. Also, you can charge it up to shoot 2 rounds at once!
3. Overlord. Additional missions with unique environments and a story that leaves a haunting image in the end.
4. Kasumi - Stolen Memory. Gain an additional member and weapon. She's a good compliment to a Vanguard class Shepard, but otherwise quite useless later in the game. Her weapon, the SMG Locust is a great gun to have early on. She does have an engaging and heart-retching story (it can be quite sappy for some).
5. Blood Dragon Armor Set. It is simply the coolest armor set in the game. Basically, you get to wear medieval style armor in outer space! However, you'll need to buy a new copy of Dragon Age in order to obtain this DLC.
6. Alternate Appearance Pack. Three alternate costumes for three different teammates. My favorite is Garrus'
7. Dr. Pepper Promo Helmets. You can obtain up to 3 different helmets. The recon hood is my favorite. The promo ends in December 30, 2010.
8. Aegis Pack. Gain an additional armor set geared towards melee combat and a sniper rifle that rips through shields.
9. Equalizer Pack. You get two helmets and an armor set. One of the helmets is hideous to look at. While the armor set looks like a red version of the Cerberus assault armor, it does look good on my renegade Shepard.
10. Alternate Appearance Pack 2. Three more alternate costumes. This time, none of the costumes stood out to me.
11. Arrival - The last DLC mission released for this game. It had Shephard solo'ing to rescue a scientist caught in Batarian space. Without giving the ending away, I find the conclusion to be rather unsatisfactory, while the character development to be minimal and rushed. This is one DLC you can skip buying.
*Collector Weapon and Armor. The armor and weapon are wonderfully designed. But the only way to obtain them at the moment is through auction sites. Right now, they're going for about $45!
*Terminus Weapon and Armor. Once again, this can only be obtained through 3rd party reseller or auction sites. It is cheaper than the above DLC by about $10.

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*I personally did not obtained the Collector or Terminus DLC. That's why I didn't rank them, but I can tell you they look really cool in screen shots!

Also, if you play the game at hardcore difficulty, you'll have the chance to obtain the Geth Pulse rifle!
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5.0 out of 5 stars great game
Reviewed in India on February 20, 2017
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If you desired to play games which are full of action so Mass Effect 2 is one of the best option. Because it is a game in which you will enjoy action and adventure in every moment of play
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Al
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent game!
Reviewed in Canada on February 13, 2013
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The game play is brilliant. The environments are engaging, If you like the sci-fi genre than this game is perfect. The graphics are far ahead of the xbox.
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Thomas Kryton
4.0 out of 5 stars Love, honor, and a smoking gun.
Reviewed in Canada on February 15, 2010
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This game has it all and it has to be one of the best RPG's I've played in a while. The first thing I noticed was the graphics, not the backgrounds or the environment, the special effects, but the ingrown hairs on one guys face. The graphics overall are spectacular but the characters in this game are detailed down to the pores.

The story line is good as well. It follows a logical progression and any deviations from that make sense. There's nothing more frustrating than when you're immersed in the game and the aliens you've been battling suddenly introduce a fire breathing, flying dragon from medieval England. In Mass Effect 2 there is the possibility of developing a romantic relationship with some of the characters. I never knew someone with blue skin and tentacles could look so hot. This is where the game designers have done a superb job. The game is an excellent blend between reading a good book or watching a good video and good role playing. The blurring between game play and story is great, when you're standing before you're crew on a radiation hardened chunk of rock on the far side of the galaxy knowing that none of you may come back it brings a tear to your eyes and a surge of adrenalin and pride to your blood. Yeah, it's that good. Action sequences are good and fit the story line well. I did find I wished for a bit better control over my own weapons and how the NPC characters performed.

Production values in the game overall are great. As the credits role by you see voice overs done by notables such as Martin Sheen, Claudia Black, and Carrie Anne-Moss. I can't say I'm familiar with the engineers, designers, or other team members but the game is pure Hollywood all the way from the standpoint of the level of craftsmanship that's gone into it.

On the down side. Whoever came up with introducing sloppy physics into the mouse control on the circuit bypass doors should be slapped. After a while hopping from planet to planet looking for minerals to build things gets a little tedious. The game crashed a few times, most of which we're recoverable, which on my machine isn't unusual, I run Windows 7 64 bit ultimate. One crash that didn't prevent me from finishing the game I could never work through.

Overall though the game is great and worth the money. Auto game saves are logically placed and you don't find yourself slogging through something that took you an hour to do before. Story and action don't get in the way of each other and move the game's progression on nicely. I got about eighty hours worth of play time out of it and couple of very late nights.
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Larry Stevenson
5.0 out of 5 stars Play ALL of Mass Effect
Reviewed in Canada on October 30, 2016
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ME2 is a fantastic game. Played it many times and always enjoy it.  Mass Effect 2 - Standard Edition
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5.0 out of 5 stars five stars
Reviewed in India on July 12, 2016
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awesome game, amazing graphics, nice story
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