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February 2010
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The editors liked
Same great gameplay as the original
Great environments
And beautiful sound track and score
Use of rumble
Expanded moral choices
Interactions with Little Sisters
Money
Ammo
ADAM is doled out well
You always have to be smart
But it never feels frustrating
Satisfying story
Combat is improved
Rapture is still an interesting setting.
Arresting visuals
Engaging story
Solid gameplay
With minor but effective tweaks to the first BioShock's methods
Strong multiplayer mode
Great presentation
Great gameplay
Awesome setting
Solid story
Decent multiplayer
Greatly improved combat
New Plasmids/Tonics offer up some great mixandmatch opportunities
Stunning presentation
Multiplayer mode is good fun.
Improved combat
Tight story
Great atmosphere
Retains the solid combat system of the original Bioshock
Storyline is a unique twist on the series
Minor changes to hacking
Research
And combat work out well
Multiplayer mode is surprisingly addictive
Expanded set of moral quandaries
Story expands upon the world of Rapture
Fantastically atmospheric and creepy
Improved combat mechanics
Fun and engaging multiplayer
Excellent sound
Rapture is still one of the most interesting settings ever made...
The editors didn't like
Storyline is somewhat convoluted
Feels more like an expansion than an actual sequel.
Multiplayer uses very familiar modes
Game looks and plays a little too similar to the first title
Vita-Chambers still allow you to turn battles into a matter of attrition
Okay
Hacking can get a little annoying in places
The initial awe of finding and exploring Rapture is gone
The game looks rough at points
Multiplayer is fun but tacked-on.
Overly derivative of the first game
But with a less-involving story
Internet connection required for activation on PCs
Toned down horror elements
Lacks little touches that made original so great
Story
2K Games
BioShock 2 places you in the role of a Big Daddy known as Subject Delta who has just been reawakened after a tenyear downtime. Big Daddies are pairbonded with little girls known as Little Sisters
And Delta’s Little Sister
Elanor
Has grown up and wants to reunite with her Daddy. The only thing
A few technical hiccups here and there
Still a bit of backtracking involved.
Multiplayer lag
Buggy in a few spots
Many of the changes like Little Sister protection missions don’t work out so well
Challenge remains hindered by frustratingly easy dierespawn system
Doesn’t possess the haunting and thoughtprovoking storyline of the original
Expanded set of moral quandaries, Story expands upon the world of Rapture, Fantastically atmospheric and creepy, Improved combat mechanics, Fun and engaging multiplayer
Less memorable story than BioShock, A bit too familiar for fans of its precursor
BioShock 2 is a beautiful and disturbing return to Rapture....
Abstract: When the city of Rapture was first unveiled, it was an underwater dystopia ravaged by civil war and self-destructive genetic manipulation. This strange and unforgettable world was also one of awe and wonder. Set nearly a decade after the events of its ...
Abstract: When BioShock launched in 2007, it felt like a breath of fresh air to many gamers. A brand-new IP with a fantastic story and an interesting sandbox-style approach to combat within a linear format, it was a damn fine game. Superb, even. So good, in fa...
It's going to be a familiar experience for anyone that played the original, but BioShock 2's improvements to gameplay and its more focused storyline make for a game that's more playable and easier to digest. Some of the sense of awe and myster...
Abstract: Bioshock 2 is an atmospheric, immersive game that does more than just hold a candle to its beloved predecessor. The campaign is engaging, the multiplayer is great, and the new gameplay elements are excellent. Don’t miss out on this one.
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Published: 2010-02-15, Author: Simon , review by: tweaktown.com
In recent interviews Kevin Levine has stated that Bioshock was never meant to be the success it was. Speaking from past games he had developed which were critically acclaimed but never sold well, he expected Bioshock to suffer the same fate. In fact...
Expanded set of moral quandaries , Story expands upon the world of Rapture , Fantastically atmospheric and creepy , Improved combat mechanics , Fun and engaging multiplayer
Less memorable story than BioShock , A bit too familiar for fans of its precursor
BioShock 2 is a beautiful and disturbing return to Rapture....
