Publisher: Bioware/EA
Genre: RPG
Summary: A thief joins Shepherd's crew and requests help in a heist.
Gameplay: As a party member, Kasumi isn't a heavy hitter, but Overload is always useful. Her sneak attack ability seems like it would be more useful when under main character control. She also comments on game events and locations as much as other party characters.
Kasumi's loyalty mission involves exploring a fancy party while trying to hack into a secure vault, and there are several paths to do so. It's a nice combination of dialogue, hacking, combat, and (new to the series) following power lines.
There's also plenty of combat, including another gunship battle. Depending on Sheperd's build and the mission timing, the combat during the loyalty mission can be difficult. The reward is an excellent new submachine gun and a new fancy outfit for Shepherd.
Style: The fancy mansion of the loyalty mission is a nice change of pace.
Story: The heist is a lot of fun. Shepherd gets to infiltrate a fancy party, then fight their way out through a weapons factory. There are moments of humor throughout, and the titular "stolen memory" you recover (and choice regarding it) is actually very poignant.
Conclusion: Kasumi is fun character. Although not necessary for the plot of Mass Effect 2, her mission is enjoyable in its own right.
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