Mass Effect 2

Mass Effect 2 is a sci-fi action RPG from BioWare that perfected the cinematic, choice-driven formula of the trilogy. As Commander Shepard, players assemble a diverse team of specialists for a suicide mission, with the game's core focus being on deep character-driven loyalty missions. Choices from the first game carry over, and decisions made here have dire consequences for the finale. It streamlined the RPG mechanics of its predecessor into a tighter third-person shooter with robust power-based combat.

It ranks highly for its exceptional character writing, pulse-pounding narrative, and the immense weight of player decisions, creating one of the most memorable crew dynamics in gaming. It's a paid title, often bundled in the Legendary Edition.