Mass Effect 2 Overrated?

[MasterHien]

slowburn said:

First, I spent endless hours playing the first Mass Effect, and I did the whole thing of importing both a Paragon Shepard and Renegade Shepard. 

I've played through Mass Effect 2 twice and I am a bit underwhelmed.

These are my complaints -

1. Very linear and very short mission structure, there isn't much mystery or strategy to this game, basically go on mission, walk through some hallways, kill bad guys, return to ship. I really thought ME2 would expand on the ideas introduced in ME, instead of innovating Bioware decided to streamline.

2. Game is short, unless you want to scan every planet for minerals, which isn't necessary, I was shocked when the game ended, I thought I was about to open up a new part of the universe to explore, but no, that was the end. The final battle is lame too. 

3. Planet scanning, ME2 is a fun game to play, but Bioware managed to incorporate the most un-fun thing possible to balance this, if you want upgrades be prepared for endless, mindless hours of planet scanning. Gone are the days of using your Mako to explore new worlds and complete side quests, now in its place is the worst idea to ever enter a video game, planet scanning, thank you Bioware.

Its a good game, its fun to play, but it's not the groundbreaking title that the first Mass Effect was. Innovation has been replaced by simplicity and polish. Parts of it are excellent and parts of it are terrible, the graphics are pretty good overall, but my final opinion is that ME2 is overrated.

Anyone else agree, disagree?

1: I definitely agree on this point, this game is NOT an RPG, its an action game for me, honestly i'av completed it twice (addicted)

the mission are very short and its has a structure of missions rather than exploration.

2: Game is short indeed, Side quests doesn't even consume much time either

3: Planet scanning was interesting at first but gets boring after a while

Great game, I loved the upgrades and its deep gameplay.

I don't think the story telling was that good, was it just me or did anyone notice how plain the facial expression was? lol it was pretty bad.

One of the best game i played this generation which is a huge accomplishment from bioware, but due to the hype i think this game is overhyped and overrated. Don't get me wrong, its just these fanboys Hyping 24/7 about how GREAT GREAT GREAT it is as if its one of the best game in the world. I enjoyed the game very much infact i even started again and ready to complete it on my 3rd try to prevent any members dieing on the suicide mission