Mass Effect 2 Preview

GamePro has kicked up a very short preview of Mass Effect 2, though it doesn’t appear to be based on any firsthand time with the game. One of three paragraphs:

Mass Effect 2 is looking to up the ante with a load of new features. The sequel will utilize a streamlined approach to item and weapon management (which many felt was unwieldy in the first game), and making quick decisions in combat will be much easier, with shortcuts added to manage each character’s combat choices. Mass Effect 2 also makes a departure from the past game by doing away with health packs, instead favoring the ever-popular regenerative health system popular in most current FPS games. So far combat in Mass Effect 2 looks to be much more engaging than in the first title, with Shepard having access to uber-destructive weapons such as a high-powered homing rocket launcher. Additionally, Bioware has added more depth to the damage system, with players able to blow the limbs off enemies with strategically targeted shots.