Why does Mass Effect 2 still resonate with players more than a decade later? In this episode of Last Save Lounge, host Aaron “TurboHoodie” Amendola sits down with games journalist Ryan Gilliam of Rogue.site to talk about his all-time favorite: Mass Effect 2.

Released by BioWare in 2010, Mass Effect 2 is widely considered one of the greatest sci-fi RPGs ever made. Ryan explains why the game’s unforgettable story and characters continue to stand above the rest of the series.

Aaron and Ryan dive into the emotional impact of the Normandy’s crew, including Ryan’s longtime love for Garrus Vakarian, the sharp-shooting Turian companion whose loyalty and relationship arc helped Ryan realize he was queer while he was still in high school. It’s a thoughtful discussion about how games and the characters within them can help players understand themselves. Together, Aaron and Ryan reflect on what made Mass Effect 2 such a defining moment for modern role-playing games and why the bonds we form with characters can stay with us long after the final mission.

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