Mass Effect vs Portal 2
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Mass Effect vs Portal 2 — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Mass Effect Electronic Arts, Microsoft Studios |
Portal 2
Electronic Arts, Valve
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|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | November 16, 2007 | April 18, 2011 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | Everyone 10+ |
| Developer | BioWare, Edge of Reality, Demiurge Studios | Valve Software |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts, Microsoft Studios | 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 | 9 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 | Supported OS: Microsoft Windows® XP with SP2 or Windows Vista* Processor: Intel P4 2.4 Ghz or faster / AMD 2.0 Ghz Memory: 1.0 GB RAM or more (2.0 GB for Vista) Graphics: DirectX 9.0c compatible, ATI X1300 XT or greater (ATI X1300, X1300 Pro, X1600 Pro, Radeon 2600 HD, and HD 2400 are below minimum system requirements); NVidia GeForce 6800 or greater (7300, 7600 GS, 8500 are below minimum system requirements) Hard Drive: 12.0 GB or more free hard drive space Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible DirectX®: 9.0c * WINDOWS VISTA OR WINDOWS 7 USERS: Launching “Mass Effect” from Steam requires the setting “Run as Administrator”. If the User Account Control feature of Windows Vista is enabled, launching “Mass Effect” from Steam will result in failure. For users with User Account Control enabled, launch Steam using the “Run as Administrator” option or launch from the windows shortcut. INTERNET CONNECTION AND END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT REQUIRED TO PLAY. MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.EA.COM. | — |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 89 / 100 | 95 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.4 / 5 (2,704 ratings) | 4.6 / 5 (6,108 ratings) |