 He noted that the shooting is "more immediate and satisfying, which keeps the pace moving and intensifies the violence of each encounter".Similarly, GameSpys Gerald Villoria observed that, while the original "Mass Effect" "walked the line between RPG and shooter [...] "Mass Effect 2" has become a much more focused shooter experience".Jeremy Parish of 1UP.com credited the combat for being more balanced, stating that the game encourages players to use different weapon classes and squad abilities when the situation requires it.