Mass Effect 2 vs Portal 2
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Mass Effect 2 vs Portal 2 — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Mass Effect 2 Electronic Arts |
Portal 2
Electronic Arts, Valve
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|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | January 26, 2010 | April 18, 2011 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | Everyone 10+ |
| Developer | BioWare | Valve Software |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts | Electronic Arts, Valve |
| Official Site | http://masseffect.bioware.com/ | http://www.thinkwithportals.com/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action, RPG | Shooter, Puzzle |
| Game Modes | Single-player | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op, Local Co-op |
| Perspective | Third-person | First-person |
| Average Playtime | 22 hours | 11 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, Linux |
| Available On | Xbox Store, PlayStation Store, Steam, Xbox 360 Store | Xbox Store, Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox 360 Store |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | OS: Windows XP SP3 / Windows Vista SP1 / Windows 7 Processor: 1.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent AMD CPU Memory: 1 GB RAM for Windows XP / 2 GB RAM for Windows Vista and Windows 7 Graphics: 256 MB (with Pixel Shader 3.0 support) DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c August 2008 (included) Hard Drive: 15 GB Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible Supported Chipsets: NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or greater; ATI Radeon X1600 Pro or greater. Please note that NVIDIA GeForce 7300, 8100, 8200, 8300, 8400, and 9300; ATI Radeon HD3200, and HD4350 are below minimum system requirements. Updates to your video and sound card drivers may be required. | — |
| Recommended Requirements | OS: Windows XP SP3 / Windows Vista SP1 / Windows 7 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®: DirectX 9.0c August 2008 (included) Hard Drive: 15 GB Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible | — |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 94 / 100 | 95 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.5 / 5 (3,087 ratings) | 4.6 / 5 (6,108 ratings) |