BioShock 2

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  1. fedak
    Nov 23, 2012
    8
    I had played and enjoyed the original Bioshock a number of years ago- though I
  2. Kaniya
    Mar 30, 2013
    9
    Bioshsock 2 is the sequel to its first game. However story is not connected, you take the role this time as a citizen of rapture A big daddy, 10 years after the happenings in the first game. Once you entered the game you know what to expect from being a big daddy. Story is good but its not as engaging as the first one was but still its quiet interesting This time you can protect littleBioshsock 2 is the sequel to its first game. However story is not connected, you take the role this time as a citizen of rapture A big daddy, 10 years after the happenings in the first game. Once you entered the game you know what to expect from being a big daddy. Story is good but its not as engaging as the first one was but still its quiet interesting This time you can protect little sisters as your a big daddy. The guns are different and you have a wide variety if choices among the weapons. Plasmids are still the main feature of the game and they work as awesome as they did in Bioshosck one. Story still takes place in the Rapture but you will be going to new places that we did not visit in Boshsock one. SOme of this places have familiar sens due to the nature of Rapture but it never feels the same. Every area as a large amount of loot and places to discover. New enemies have been added to game such as the big sisters and new splicers. General the gameplay follows the same mechanism as the first game along with some new features. Eventhough the new features may not that be much but having a new and sequel to what we had in Bioshsock one is still amazing, The gameplay is still awesome. Graphics are much better than the first game, textures are not much more detailed thanks to new techs. The environments are sometimes bigger but still they have much as nice details in themselves. Finally you dont wnat to miss this game … Expand
  3. SamHam
    Nov 14, 2012
    10
    The game might have been pretty much "recycled" from the first release, Bioshock 1, but a formula that works perfectly shouldn't be altered too much. All our favourite plasmids are still there, like electro shock, incinerate and so on, but with vast upgrades, as well as completely new and fun plasmids, like the cyclon trap. The game's approach to fast paced shooting sequences is stillThe game might have been pretty much "recycled" from the first release, Bioshock 1, but a formula that works perfectly shouldn't be altered too much. All our favourite plasmids are still there, like electro shock, incinerate and so on, but with vast upgrades, as well as completely new and fun plasmids, like the cyclon trap. The game's approach to fast paced shooting sequences is still there, with your character packing some serious heat, but also being extremely vulnerable to shotgun shell right in the face, which makes you feel like a glass cannon; in my opinion the perfect feel.
    What I liked the most, though, is the freedom given to you in this game. Within boundaries, of course. You are entitled to different approaches to problems. You can set up traps, sneak around dealing devastating sneak attacks or just come bargin in, kicking down the door wielding plasmids in one hand and a rocket launcher in your other hand and mashing in faces with drill attacks. Playing this game really took me back; I really felt like a kid unwrapping his first pc game and being totally immersed playing it.
    The story is also pretty grand, with consequence system resulting in a superb twist and with an ending that really nails the spot and makes you smile :) Not gonna spoil anything, so go try the game out ;)
    Although the game play and immersion might seem flawless, there are matters that deserve some criticism. The rpg elements are superb in this game, giving people the freedom of altering the character just the way they like it, but after some upgrades your character feels quite overpowered for the content. The only thing that saves it is the fact that you still take loads of damage from enemies, creating fast paced action with little time to react, with emphasis on the proactive game play. Early releases of the game also included some nasty bugs, but as of today, these seem to be ironed out and the game should run flawlessly.
    A big thumbs up from me; just finished the game and I want more!    … Expand
  4. Klewer
    Nov 14, 2012
    8
    Continued on from the original with a great setting and unique combat system while telling a great story amongst all this.

    Tacked on Multi-Player which was average but worth it for the single player.
  5. will930
    Dec 20, 2013
    9
    When I first bought bioshock 2 I was very disappointed with the lack of controller support, but they recently added it! The game is much more enjoyable now
  6. Toffenuff
    Jun 19, 2013
    9
    Rapture, the second time around, loses a little bit of the awe factor since the environments look familiar already instead of something new and yet-to-be-explored. The story is kinda iffy, in my opinion, but there are a good amount of new things to use and to do. I do really love the combat gameplay since I find it fun to play and it is much improved over the first game. I still found itRapture, the second time around, loses a little bit of the awe factor since the environments look familiar already instead of something new and yet-to-be-explored. The story is kinda iffy, in my opinion, but there are a good amount of new things to use and to do. I do really love the combat gameplay since I find it fun to play and it is much improved over the first game. I still found it rather enjoyable and the relationship between the character (Delta) and Eleanor was actually well done in my opinion, so while it isn't as excellent as the first game it is still a good one.… Expand
  7. drakenseng
    Feb 12, 2013
    8
    the game is like the previous release. but with new enemies and some new powers. i guess, if let you play as another person might be better. it is still a great game regardless. nothing really memorable to me, although the choice to save or eat the little sisters were interesting. some levels were fun but some were an annoying go around experience. not as unpredictable and scary as thethe game is like the previous release. but with new enemies and some new powers. i guess, if let you play as another person might be better. it is still a great game regardless. nothing really memorable to me, although the choice to save or eat the little sisters were interesting. some levels were fun but some were an annoying go around experience. not as unpredictable and scary as the first but it has more action though.… Expand
  8. Diogmites
    Feb 10, 2013
    9
    BIoshock 2 is amazing. It has a smarter story than the first one, with some real amazing moments and a better ending. All that and the game has a much slicker interface. You can wield the better plasma options alongside your weapons against the more imaginative enemies. The bosses are more interesting (well, Sander Cohen withstanding). Big Sister beats Big Daddy any day. The upgradeBIoshock 2 is amazing. It has a smarter story than the first one, with some real amazing moments and a better ending. All that and the game has a much slicker interface. You can wield the better plasma options alongside your weapons against the more imaginative enemies. The bosses are more interesting (well, Sander Cohen withstanding). Big Sister beats Big Daddy any day. The upgrade system is also more enjoyable and deeper. I loved the first game. But I saw the twists coming. I think it's because I played System Shock 2. Bioshock was excellent. Bioshock 2 is a masterpiece.… Expand
  9. Basem101
    May 9, 2013
    9
    another great shooter and more of bioshock which was an amazing game the story is good but not as great as the previous one but the gameplay is much better and you get to play as a big daddy how great is that simply a great successor to the first game
  10. Liteit
    Nov 17, 2013
    9
    The continuation of one my favourite games. It lacks a lot from the original game, but it also a great game, especially for Bioshock fans. It expands the world of Rapture and now some of the unanswered questions are cleared, and the ending is perfect again.
  11. PStakhiv
    May 25, 2013
    8
    It's like expansion of original Bioshock, just more of it. There are lot of new super interesting plasmids, that allows us variety of combat tactics, story is nothing great, but ok, enemies more interesting than in original. But overall Bioshock 2 is not an improvement, it's more like on the same level.
  12. rubeszilla
    Jun 22, 2013
    10
    What I have been reading on Metacritics disgraces me, this game deserves a lot higher score, not just from the critics but from the users as well. Critics say the game doesn't have the mystery and thrill of design that the original had and people say that it lacks its unique appeal. These people should be banned from metacritic! Sure the design isn't unique but I think it's better, and whoWhat I have been reading on Metacritics disgraces me, this game deserves a lot higher score, not just from the critics but from the users as well. Critics say the game doesn't have the mystery and thrill of design that the original had and people say that it lacks its unique appeal. These people should be banned from metacritic! Sure the design isn't unique but I think it's better, and who wouldn't want to come back to good old Rapture. By the way, the ending is great with multiple endings suiting the players who want to play the way they want to. Rapture looks beautiful, level design is interesting and it has the best bad guy I have ever seen. So don't put this game down, it deserves a 10 out of 10, be smart enough to realise that with no denying it. The beginning is great and the length is great. Do me a favour and score this game 10 out of 10, do it for justice and the lord.… Expand
  13. Edd
    May 15, 2013
    10
    I really love this game,Best textures,graphics,sound effects,storyline,characters and all of IT TOO FANTASTIC I mean Come on THIS GAME IS SWEET SUBJECT DELTA WILL BE THE BEST
  14. HolyShiits
    May 30, 2013
    9
    I give the first bioshock a 10/10, but i would give this a 9/10.
    It feels like a little boring though, but i still like it.
    The game isn't that bad, if the first Bioshock never existed. XP
  15. braeden
    Jun 25, 2013
    8
    I haven't played the first Bioshock and don't know how it compares to this sequel. As standalone game Bioshock 2 has unique dark atmosphere and some interesting design choices.

    Bioshock offers just right amount of different weapons, which all have they uses. On the other hand, I only used selected few plasmids although they all seems useful enough. Battles are typically very intense and    I haven't played the first Bioshock and don't know how it compares to this sequel. As standalone game Bioshock 2 has unique dark atmosphere and some interesting design choices.

    Bioshock offers just right amount of different weapons, which all have they uses. On the other hand, I only used selected few plasmids although they all seems useful enough. Battles are typically very intense and lots of fun. Especially big daddy sister fights and when you have to protect little sisters from swarms of enemies can be exciting.

    Main problem with this game is the plot and storytelling. At best, the story is messy and uninteresting. Most of the dialog and NPC characters are left very superficial. The inherent weirdness of the game also makes it hard to relate to any of the main characters and I didn't find myself caring too much of any of them.

    If you find copy of this game cheap, I would recommend it as fun shooter with some RPG elements. If you're searching for game with good story, this ain't it.    … Expand
  16. player4321
    Jul 7, 2013
    8
    A simplified review for novice gamers
    Graphics:
    Magnificent graphics they did a great job in it
    Sound:
    Not as great as the previous bioshock but still its very good
    Game play:
    Quite the same as bioshock only faster
    Story:
    Impressive story line with multiple endings
    Overall Bioshock 2 is a great game but not as great as the first one was.
  17. iddqd4
    Mar 17, 2018
    8
    Команда разработчиков сменилась, и вышло немного вторично но увлекательно.
  18. Solmyname
    Aug 5, 2013
    8
    Good... at all...
    Just like I hoped: Bioshock but sadly with Windows Live I really liked this game, nice graphics, bioshock gameplay and good Story but with WinLive you just can't play without saving every minute soo... only 8/10
  19. Arjuna
    Sep 6, 2013
    10
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  20. DeathtoSpongify
    Sep 20, 2013
    8
    This is another great game, though it doesn't exactly live up to its predecessor. The mechanics are much the same as the previous installment, though some minor improvements have been made to the combat and genetic skill trees to make it slightly more fluid. All this taken into account however, the story feels like much more of an afterthought than did that of the first game (probablyThis is another great game, though it doesn't exactly live up to its predecessor. The mechanics are much the same as the previous installment, though some minor improvements have been made to the combat and genetic skill trees to make it slightly more fluid. All this taken into account however, the story feels like much more of an afterthought than did that of the first game (probably because, to a point, it was). Although it is still a great shooter, you don't lose much of the bioshock experience by leaving this particular installment out. Great mechanics, great atmosphere, great graphics, but the story is definitely lacking.… Expand
  21. RockBand44
    Dec 30, 2013
    8
    The biggest con of this game is the save system. The game doesn't auto save on certain events, just the level beginnings and you know what it is very frustrating. The game sometimes crashes and you have to start at your latest save. You can manually save the game but I don't want to save game every 5 minutes.
  22. Allegice
    Dec 9, 2013
    10
    Ah, yes, a return to Rapture is just what I needed before taking to the skies in Bioshock Infinite, and what an emotionally charged return to Rapture it is. Bioshock 2 took every gameplay and story element from it's predecessor, and improved them greatly. The new hack mechanic, the new dual plasmid and weapon combat, all combined with feeling like an unstoppable force in the suit of a bigAh, yes, a return to Rapture is just what I needed before taking to the skies in Bioshock Infinite, and what an emotionally charged return to Rapture it is. Bioshock 2 took every gameplay and story element from it's predecessor, and improved them greatly. The new hack mechanic, the new dual plasmid and weapon combat, all combined with feeling like an unstoppable force in the suit of a big daddy make this an engrossing gameplay experience.The interactions with some of the characters, specifically the decisions whether or not to kill them, is engaging because you are instantly rewarded or penalized based on your decision. The father-daughter bond between you and Eleanor is one of the most important parts of the game; she is seriously a driving force, and is center-stage in a beautiful, unforgettable ending.… Expand
  23. Tomle1202
    Jul 16, 2017
    8
    BioShock 2 does not try to improve upon what the first game set up, instead annoyingly contains itself within a safe zone. It still works, but not as impressive as the first time back in 2007.
  24. ThePCGamer101
    Jun 24, 2015
    8
    BioShock 2 is the sequel to the highly successful BioShock game, and I must say 2K Games have really improved the graphics on the game! It is absolutely beautiful and very rich and diverse, there are new splicers to kill, the new and scary Big Sisters and the return of the famous Big Daddy!

    What I love about this sequel is that now you can play as a Big Daddy and rip the enemies apart    BioShock 2 is the sequel to the highly successful BioShock game, and I must say 2K Games have really improved the graphics on the game! It is absolutely beautiful and very rich and diverse, there are new splicers to kill, the new and scary Big Sisters and the return of the famous Big Daddy!

    What I love about this sequel is that now you can play as a Big Daddy and rip the enemies apart which is really satisfying and makes me cringe my teeth whenever I do such a task, its awesome! (Used to do the same with the new Shadow Warrior with the Katana mechanic)

    Although the game looks beautiful and has done some improvements that BioShock suffered with, sadly, the game is not as good as the first one. Don't get me wrong, the game is awesome and really cool to return to Rapture, but sadly, it does fall flat

    Some of the missing sound effects that was a constant problem and the downgrade in audio quality in the first game have been resolved to a certain extent, however once or twice I have noticed a missing sound effect or two but till now I haven't noticed a downgrade in audio quality

    The textures on the signs and billboards are just horrible, and my gaming PC can play this on high, let alone if the game had an Ultra High option, but, the textures just look horrible

    The difficulty has been slightly tweaked from the last one, thankfully Splicers are no longer as stupid as the first game, however they are really cruel and I have died multiple times on Medium difficulty, I understand you have to die once or twice but not most of the time, it makes me just want to stop playing the game

    The first BioShock was creepy and a bit scary, however this sequel is not as scary. The only bit that made me a bit scared was the first encounter of the Big Sister, its loud screech did make me jump out of my seat and the few jumpscares of splicers popping out here and there is in this sequel, but it is not as scary as the first game

    The story (till where I have reached), is pretty poor, Although it is good, it doesn't have a OMG plot twist like in the first BioShock, its just mentioned to you and that's it! Nothing more, nothing less! However, I haven't finished the game and this is just a first impressions review, so, who knows?

    And... the fetch quests are back! BUT there is not as much as the first game, but I still hate fetch quests, developers just put them in the game in my opinion just to lengthen the story!

    I have heard from many people who have played the sequel saying that the game is not as long as the first one, if you check my playtime, I finished BioShock in 6 hours, and I am already (probably) half way through the game and according to Steam I have just played 2 hours of it! So if the length of the game is short, then it is a pretty short game!

    Even though all the above stuff I mentioned may be a bit negative, don't feel discouraged to buy this sequel, its not bad nor is it unplayable, its just not as good as the first game but if they ever have another 2K Weekend or sale and are selling the BioShock Triple Pack for 15.00EUR or less, GET IT, it is worth the money

    Now, Subject Delta, like this review and buy the game, would you kindly? But that was in BioShock, I hear many people scream and shout!    … Expand
  25. jelikey
    Sep 10, 2015
    8
    good... at all...
    Just like I hoped: Bioshock but sadly with Windows Live I really liked this game, nice graphics, bioshock gameplay and good Story but with WinLive you just can't play without saving every minute soo... only 8/10
  26. Steeldude
    Aug 24, 2015
    8
    Compared to Bioshock 1:

    + More personal story, in my opinion better + More varied locations, including water portions where you swim around + More incentive to switch weapons (that are more interesting) + More enemies + An actual difficulty (you no longer kill everyone with the first weapon, you have to hack, set traps, shoot, drill, take photos ...) + Overall, the levels are    Compared to Bioshock 1:

    + More personal story, in my opinion better
    + More varied locations, including water portions where you swim around
    + More incentive to switch weapons (that are more interesting)
    + More enemies
    + An actual difficulty (you no longer kill everyone with the first weapon, you have to hack, set traps, shoot, drill, take photos ...)
    + Overall, the levels are longer (even though there are not as many of them) and their design is better, each level feels like a large adventure that happpens on your journey and usually each level
    is around 1-2 hours long if you explore everything
    + Better hacking minigame that can be solved every time
    + A good ending portion of the game with several surprises

    - The Little Sister business is more annoying this time and takes longer (you have to find them, use them to harvest 2 corpses, then return them, then find another, 2 more corpses etc.)
    - Horrible map screen with overlapping floors that will confuse you a lot and stupid zoom that does not allow you to see the whole map on screen.
    - Once again, way too many upgrades, out of which most of them you are not going to use (despite that, it's slightly better than in the previous game)
    - Worse photography feature that does not let you know how much you've progressed in research, you have to look it up yourself
    - Considerably shorter than the first game, especially if you don't explore - and still few hours shorter even if you do
    - Vastly similar to B1 in mechanics, more innovations would have been nice (still underwater, you still collect plasmids and tonics, all the shops are the same, you also fight against splicers,
    you still rescue LS etc.), they could've thought of new things while keeping the soul of the first game, this feels a little lazy, especially when you consider you did this in B1, including
    playing as a Big Daddy and harvesting ADAM)
    - It's quite unrealistic how weak the character you play as is when even the basic Splicers can practically kill you, even further in the game. I know he's just a guy in a suit of BD, but still.
    In B1 the suit raised your defenses immensely, here it feels like you're walking with a T-shirt.
    - Subtitles often appear too late
    - Crashing issues

    Overall, it's better in almost every important aspect compared to its predecessor - better story, better environments, better difficulty, more weapons and enemies.

    The only real negatives are the Little Sisters (you'll get used to that though, moreover it is a side quest) and the map.
    LS would be fine if you could keep one and rescue everything but it's stupid that each one can only gather 2 adam resources. Because you have to backtrack a lot as you have to capture
    all LS, that makes the horribleness of the map screen a lot more obvious, because you'll be having a hard time to figure out where the hell to go. Lower floors SHOULD NOT be visible on the map.
    The colors are too similar as well. And the zoom is bad. The Bioshock 1 map wasn't ideal either (those arrows were somehow confusing), but it was definitely much better than this mess.
    Because I used the map a lot so as not to miss anything, it pissed me off enough to warrant a point loss.
    The other point loss is for various reasons, mostly for crashing without giving any sort of error.

    8/10 as opposed to B1's 6/10    … Expand
  27. ShawnD
    Jan 16, 2018
    8
    Good. 8/10

    Story: The story is absolute garbage. I'm trying to fight against a communist, but everything else is a confusing mess. Some girl is communicating with her psychic powers or something? Bioshock 1 had a great story with bad gameplay. Bioshock 2 has good gameplay with a bad story. Hacking: The hacking is greatly improved over Bioshock 1. Instead of it being a plumbing    Good. 8/10

    Story:
    The story is absolute garbage. I'm trying to fight against a communist, but everything else is a confusing mess. Some girl is communicating with her psychic powers or something? Bioshock 1 had a great story with bad gameplay. Bioshock 2 has good gameplay with a bad story.

    Hacking:
    The hacking is greatly improved over Bioshock 1. Instead of it being a plumbing game, it's just a timing game. Click the button when a needle swings within a certain range, and that's the hack. Simple, quick, and it works.

    Plasmids:
    The plasmids are greatly improved because they do not take the place of a gun. A gun and plasmid are always active. You shoot your gun with the left mouse button and use the plasmid with your right mouse button.

    Crashing:
    The game is not stable at all. Bioshock 2 Remastered is unstable in a way that it cannot be fixed. Bioshock 2 (not remastered) is stable if run in DirectX 9. Add "-dx9" to the launch shortcut to do this.    … Expand
  28. Amsheagar
    Nov 30, 2020
    9
    i cant say much about this game. it is very similar, than bioshock 1, just different story and a little imroved gameplay and graphics. I think the story was better in the previous episode, but this was fantastic too. It expand the city background and history. If you liked the 1, you have to play with this too.
  29. 4y4
    Feb 15, 2020
    9
    This game was awesome back in 2010. It's now a little bit outdated but still playable.
  30. Dco326
    Jun 11, 2022
    10
    Meni je svaki bioshock bio top i preazanimljiv za igru tako i ovaj sad i to je to, igrao bi opet sigurno
  31. madamateur
    Nov 24, 2017
    10
    Bioshock 1 was, and still is, a great game, but Bioshock 2 just takes that a step further! Combat is improved, level design is incredible, the characters involved in the story are all interesting, and the plot is less convoluted than in the first one, which had some plot twists that while interesting i think were poorly handled or maybe just weird... i played this game right when it firstBioshock 1 was, and still is, a great game, but Bioshock 2 just takes that a step further! Combat is improved, level design is incredible, the characters involved in the story are all interesting, and the plot is less convoluted than in the first one, which had some plot twists that while interesting i think were poorly handled or maybe just weird... i played this game right when it first came out, and 7 years later i still feel a deep bittersweet pain in my chest, over the protagonist and its tale. it has probably been my favourite game ever since i played it. Plus it doesn't have a giant naked bodybuilder coming at you as final boss! cheers!… Expand
  32. nik_balani
    Dec 24, 2017
    10
    Incredible. Builds on the story and gameplay of the original and adds to the incredible story. Graphics are even upgraded. What a franchise!
  33. CoKronakan
    Nov 17, 2018
    8
    The world in which the action takes place is the same, but better decorated better depicted Rapture with a more stable story and a more entertaining one at that. Sadly the basics of the game is the same as the previous title in this series, and the game engine, menus, interfaces, HUD, animations and graphics are the exact same. Which is not necessarily bad but not fresh or new in any way,The world in which the action takes place is the same, but better decorated better depicted Rapture with a more stable story and a more entertaining one at that. Sadly the basics of the game is the same as the previous title in this series, and the game engine, menus, interfaces, HUD, animations and graphics are the exact same. Which is not necessarily bad but not fresh or new in any way, which makes it recycled and boring. The protagonist has no personality but this is another debate, so I am not condemning this, but it's more involved and better intertwined with the story. The voice acting is still amazingly done, and the script was solid as well, although I see a lot of room for improvement, compared with other amazingly great games. The AI was very solid, and often smart enough to out best you, mid combat and was solid with no issues. While the mechanics are the same at core it has changed up a lot to make it feel like a new game from base mechanic's and feature's perspective. It has a handful of new features which are warmly welcomed and feel great in the game by fitting in with the story as well. Also keeping the old perfectly working features and the 'Little sisters' morality system, with some new bosses, and non playable characters that are part of the game's morality system.
    The game-play is where I am very disappointed and left down finding out that only a couple of weapons where added to change the feel of the game up which is by far not enough and it's not innovative at all. The endings satisfy a lot better than they did in Bioshock 1, because they added a larger variety of endings depending on your decisions throughout the game. The progression is pretty stable system as well, but recycled as well. Chore like collectibles, achievements and disappointing side missions and at the end of all them unrewarding made me want to drop the game after the half of it.
    Other critics would say that this is just as good, and I'd have to disagree...It's better in some ways, for example the story is more solid and the AI is more polished, but in other ways it's worse. Like: side missions and the same boring collectibles, and every single piled up recycled element. So the rating is the same for me as general gamer's and critics would rate it but not because i consider it that good but because I consider it better, but it's purely repetitive at it's core which make it not fun and not entertaining at all. Otherwise could have been the same as the original.
    Overall it's a very good game, which was held back by the untold amount of reused elements from the previous one. And sadly the greatly portrayed antagonist and new side characters are not enough to fill that spot.    … Expand
  34. KARF4GEN
    May 11, 2018
    9
    Продолжение борьбы на территории Восторга на сей раз борьбы отца за судьбу дочери, красивые урбанистичные виды и морские миссии.
    Сюжет и его подача вновь на высоте.
  35. Grachechkovski
    Jan 26, 2020
    10
    This is one of the illustrative examples when the sequel is an improved version of the original in everything. Here both lor expanded and game mechanics improved, and more drama was added to the plot, and the perception of the atmosphere increased by walking on new locations and the bottom of the ocean. In general, it's the same masterpiece as the entire BioShock series for me.
    I also    This is one of the illustrative examples when the sequel is an improved version of the original in everything. Here both lor expanded and game mechanics improved, and more drama was added to the plot, and the perception of the atmosphere increased by walking on new locations and the bottom of the ocean. In general, it's the same masterpiece as the entire BioShock series for me.
    I also noticed interesting hints at BioShock Infinite, though Ken Levin was not involved in the development of the sequel.    … Expand
  36. Satyr_King
    Sep 3, 2019
    8
    I did enjoy this game as much as with Bio1. This had more guns, ammo types and plasmids. This game gave also big freedom to gene tonic, you can spec the chr to be a tanker, "mage", melee spesialist or ranged gunner. Love the story after the event after the first game.
  37. Br_AgSs
    Apr 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Maybe Bioshock's 2 story is not as quite engaging as Bioshock 1, but its still an amazing game. The graphics are very superior than Bioshock 1, the gameplay is more smooth and there are several memorable moments in this game, like becoming a Little Sister or doing the harvests with the Little Sisters, or Eleanor becoming a Big Sister.… Expand
  38. SilverOrlov
    Sep 28, 2019
    10
    While the first part was a masterpiece with incredibly strong and deep history and atmosphere with excellent game-play and interesting and beautiful design and graphics at its time, the second part "is not a centimeter behind its predecessor" in any condition. It is still strong and very interesting game about history that was before the plot of the first game. And one more time, as IWhile the first part was a masterpiece with incredibly strong and deep history and atmosphere with excellent game-play and interesting and beautiful design and graphics at its time, the second part "is not a centimeter behind its predecessor" in any condition. It is still strong and very interesting game about history that was before the plot of the first game. And one more time, as I wrote about first game: since I liked the book "Atlas Shrugged", I got additional pleasure in this two games, meeting references to this book. And all that things made this game for me one of the most beloved and unforgettable among all the games that I played. The game of 2010, which I played in 2019.… Expand
  39. fake_nikpap
    Jul 14, 2022
    8
    With Ken Levine busy working on a new setting and a new story for the Bioshock series, another team from 2K was hired to handle the property. They came up with Bioshock 2, a direct sequel to the original. Rapture is still the protagonist but this time it's an older more destroyed Rapture. After the first game's ending, Eleanor Lamb took over from Andrew Ryan and she's this time "crazy"With Ken Levine busy working on a new setting and a new story for the Bioshock series, another team from 2K was hired to handle the property. They came up with Bioshock 2, a direct sequel to the original. Rapture is still the protagonist but this time it's an older more destroyed Rapture. After the first game's ending, Eleanor Lamb took over from Andrew Ryan and she's this time "crazy" main antagonist. This time you play as a Big Daddy and although you wield heavier weapons, the gameplay hasn't changed that much. It's good but it doesn't add that many new things to make it distinct from the original Bioshock.… Expand
  40. VG_Alex
    Feb 5, 2020
    8
    Same artistic to 'Bioshock',This time the game has more playable weapons and powers,It's good improves but the narrative doesn't good enough than the 'Bioshock',Overall it's a great game with Utopia background.

    8.6 Great
  41. gameking
    Aug 2, 2020
    8
    Scenario is very good but not like first game. I like the first game much more than. This game's graphics are enough but not revolutionary. After half of the game you start to be boring and want finish quickly. Generally this game is succesfull.
  42. rezo_21
    Sep 19, 2021
    8
    ====================IIIIIIIIII GAME SCORE : 79 IIIIIIIIII====================
  43. elolugo
    Oct 18, 2020
    9
    The same formula as the first one, very fun game regardless. The multiplayer is a nice addition though
  44. ArcanaThe4th
    May 25, 2019
    9
    BioShock 2 had a lot to live up to, and while it may not please all the fans of the original, it maintains it high level of beauty, storytelling and action. Sure it may be missing some of the more iconic characters from the previous game, but Subject Delta and Eleanor's heartwarming father-daughter dynamic was a welcome thing.
  45. Envyy
    Jun 8, 2019
    10
    Playing with character named big daddy and you cary little girls with you 10/10 game of the century
  46. CriticalHit20
    Oct 23, 2019
    9
    Everything was so polished in this game from the graphics to the writing to the game play. Had a lot of fun with this one. Like many games, got a little repetitive and grinding at time but a very strong experience overall.
  47. VigilanteOito
    Jan 12, 2021
    9
    Superou o primeiro.
    Gameplay boa igual o primeiro, uma das melhores franquias de shooters que existe.
    Visual e grafico do ambiente é incrivel, a água do Bioshock 2 é a mais bonita dos games que vi até hoje. Tem uma DLC que vc termina em 3 horas ou menos. O game crashou um monte de vezes, principalmente em momentos em que tem muito inimigo na tela, desistalei a tradução, dai diminuiu    Superou o primeiro.
    Gameplay boa igual o primeiro, uma das melhores franquias de shooters que existe.
    Visual e grafico do ambiente é incrivel, a água do Bioshock 2 é a mais bonita dos games que vi até hoje.
    Tem uma DLC que vc termina em 3 horas ou menos.
    O game crashou um monte de vezes, principalmente em momentos em que tem muito inimigo na tela, desistalei a tradução, dai diminuiu mais esses crashes.    … Expand
  48. moonlaba
    Jan 17, 2022
    8
    1편과 인피니트의 사시에 낀 비운의 작품이지만 1편에서 애매했던 시스템을 확실히 계승해서 발전시킨 작품이다. 세계관의 확장도 성공적으로 꾀했다는 점도 높게친다.
  49. Genek13
    Nov 15, 2019
    8
    Very good sequel nut not as good as the previous one.
    Still atmospheric and gorgeous :)
  50. AlBal665
    Jul 26, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I only just played Bioshock 2 for the first time as part of the Remastered Collection on PS4 and I have to say I really enjoyed it! I think it was an improvement on the first game on pretty much every way, from the characters to upgraded game mechanics, new exciting enemies and the much improved hacking! For me the story of Delta is a lot more interesting and hits a lot harder than it did for Jack, for one the whole idea of your choices influencing the kind of person (or monster) Eleanor will become resonates a lot more with me than Jack’s mind control. Also in Jack’s happy ending he got to live a full life with his adopted family whereas Delta was doomed regardless of what you do making it all the more poignant. Bioshock has always been great at making you feel for it’s tragic monsters even if you are forced to gun them down, I always feel terrible when I have to kill a Big Daddy to rescue a Little Sister or when I see a forlorn Big Daddy wandering around looking for his Little Sister once I have rescued them all. Bioshock 2 is even better at this, with the grief-stricken Alpha Series on a suicidal rampage to Sinclair and Gil who beg you for death and even the Big Sisters, they may be the most dangerous thing in Rapture and very much trying to kill you but they are just scared teenage girls who have gone mad from their brainwashing failing. Anyway this is all round a great sequel to the original one and I can’t wait to see what happens in Infinite.… Expand
  51. PanMrkvicka
    Feb 11, 2020
    8
    Still a quality game as Bioshock 1 but not as exciting this time as the first one.
  52. mrrealperson
    Feb 25, 2020
    8
    Вообще игра мало чем отличилась от предшественницы. Управление сделали удобнее, теперь не нужно вечно переключаться между плазмидами и оружием, а можно использовать их одновременно. Драматургия выросла, но всё равно вряд ли вытянет из вас хоть одну слезинку. Сюжет нормальный, но крутого твиста как в первой части здесь нет. А в остальном: атмосфера, повествование, графон и техническиеВообще игра мало чем отличилась от предшественницы. Управление сделали удобнее, теперь не нужно вечно переключаться между плазмидами и оружием, а можно использовать их одновременно. Драматургия выросла, но всё равно вряд ли вытянет из вас хоть одну слезинку. Сюжет нормальный, но крутого твиста как в первой части здесь нет. А в остальном: атмосфера, повествование, графон и технические составляющие остались практически на прежнем уровне. Всё просто, понравился первый Биошок, то второй скорее всего тоже понравится.… Expand
  53. Alvelian
    Dec 16, 2022
    8
    Отличный шутер, больше и сказать нечего. Серия биошок обязательна к ознакомлению
  54. Wrathzo
    Mar 21, 2022
    8
    BioShock 2 is a first-person shooter video game developed by 2K Marin and published by 2K Games. It is the sequel to the 2007 game BioShock and was released worldwide for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 on February 9, 2010. Set in the fictional underwater dystopian city of Rapture, the game's story takes place eight years after BioShock. Assuming control of an armored BigBioShock 2 is a first-person shooter video game developed by 2K Marin and published by 2K Games. It is the sequel to the 2007 game BioShock and was released worldwide for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 on February 9, 2010. Set in the fictional underwater dystopian city of Rapture, the game's story takes place eight years after BioShock. Assuming control of an armored Big Daddy known as Subject Delta, players are tasked with fighting through Splicers—the psychotic human population of the city—using weapons and an array of genetic modifications. The game also includes a story-driven multiplayer mode that takes place during Rapture's civil war, before the events of the first game.… Expand
  55. Lazyyybone
    Aug 4, 2020
    8
    여전히 재밌는 바이오쇼크. 물론 전작이 자유주의가 극대화된 시대에 대한 비판을 가지고 있었다면 파시즘 비판은 나치 이후로 너무 많이 반복되어서 좀 진부하긴 했다. 특히 전작의 결말 부분과 비교해보면 너무 아쉬운 부분.. 전작보다 연출과 버그 등 조금 아쉬운 부분이 있지만, 여전히 시원 시원한 게임성과 좋은 접근성 그리고 세계관 구축은 훌륭하디 훌륭하다.여전히 재밌는 바이오쇼크. 물론 전작이 자유주의가 극대화된 시대에 대한 비판을 가지고 있었다면 파시즘 비판은 나치 이후로 너무 많이 반복되어서 좀 진부하긴 했다. 특히 전작의 결말 부분과 비교해보면 너무 아쉬운 부분.. 전작보다 연출과 버그 등 조금 아쉬운 부분이 있지만, 여전히 시원 시원한 게임성과 좋은 접근성 그리고 세계관 구축은 훌륭하디 훌륭하다.
  56. yangfanhong
    Sep 18, 2022
    8
    This title is quite similar to its predecessor, even the plasma skills and enemy soldiers are identical. The story seems to be a little bit less immersive and intriguing. Nevertheless, the game is still wonderful and I really enjoyed it.
  57. Chubac
    May 13, 2020
    8
    Greatly improved the gameplay compared to the first one, but sadly the story is not as good.
  58. Alexander_1996
    Dec 1, 2021
    10
    This is rated 8.0 on Metacritic and still I would dare to say Bioshock 2 is one of the most underrated videogames in history. Why? Because of the original Bioshock. Hear me out, Bioshock 1 is probably one of the best videogames ever made and everyone has already acknowledged that by this point so the star of the original Bioshock shines so bright it literally overshadows the excellence ofThis is rated 8.0 on Metacritic and still I would dare to say Bioshock 2 is one of the most underrated videogames in history. Why? Because of the original Bioshock. Hear me out, Bioshock 1 is probably one of the best videogames ever made and everyone has already acknowledged that by this point so the star of the original Bioshock shines so bright it literally overshadows the excellence of Bioshock 2. Is Bioshock 2 worse than Bioshock 1? No, not in a single aspect, quite the opposite - in terms of gameplay it is definitely superior (Bioshock 2 probably has the best gameplay I have ever seen in my life - it really feels as though you could play the game for days and never get bored. Every encounter with an enemy turns into a mini-war with its own tactics and strategy which depends on the type of the enemy, their number, surroundings, your health and eve conditions, your plasmids and your ammo. This game pretends to be a first-person shooter when in reality it is a first-person strategy.) and the final sequence is much stronger than the original's one (Usually I like how videogames end but I am not sure I have ever seen a PERFECT ending...until I finished Bioshock 2. Of course your ending might differ from mine but since I choose to harvest all Little Sisters I got probably the "darkest" one and believe me that ending IS exactly what it should be - it left me literally speechless not because it was epic or something but because it was so logical, so suitable, so on point). Is Bioshock 2 as revolutionary as Bioshock was in 2007? Of course not and it doesn't have to - a game doesn't have to be revolutionary to be a great game, right? Bioshock 2 is still the same good old Bioshock from 2007 but just with different story and improved game mechanichs and that's, in my opinion, should be enough to be regarded as one of the best games of the past decade but for some reason Bioshock 2 rarely pops up as a top contender for that nomination all thanks to the fact Bioshock 1 has all the attention.… Expand
  59. Blint31
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    Bioshock 2

    Positives
    -Great atmosphere
    -You are playing as a Big Daddy
    -Great visuals
    -Emotional and heartfelt story

    Negatives
    -The story is not as interesting as its predecessor's
    -Gameplay doesn't felt very good
  60. garygreen
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    why everyone hate this part,this part is a good game i play althought not the best like the first but it good game
  61. ahrek
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    magnific sequel. with beautiful, sad and scary music. don't forget to get minerva's den dlc. it has a wonderful and sad little story.
  62. EdgarMttz
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    2K impresiona una vez más con Bioshock 2. Lo que venga después podría beneficiarse de un modo multijugador mejorado, aparte de eso, jugar como un Big Daddy fue un cambio de ritmo impresionante, incluso puedes esperarlo en MP. Aquellos que no han jugado el Bioshock original deben darse un capricho antes de recoger al predecesor, se perderá una gran cantidad de antecedentes.
  63. Fox45
    Oct 6, 2022
    8
    A game that's only worth playing for the environment (level design) and gameplay (the same as bioshock 1, so even that doesn't have any merit), where the story is nothing special and a little boring. A downgrade from Bioshock 1, but I'm excited to play Bioshock Infinite.
  64. smolheartbigpp
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Aesthetically Bioshock 2 is not different than Bioshock. But there are so many other improvements that make Bioshock 2 better than Bioshock.
    I hated hacking in Bioshock which is improved by changing the minigame and introducing "Hack Tool". Through this one can hack anything from long distances and set up mini turrets for big fights.
    The addition of "Big Sisters" is another great idea.    Aesthetically Bioshock 2 is not different than Bioshock. But there are so many other improvements that make Bioshock 2 better than Bioshock.
    I hated hacking in Bioshock which is improved by changing the minigame and introducing "Hack Tool". Through this one can hack anything from long distances and set up mini turrets for big fights.
    The addition of "Big Sisters" is another great idea. Fighting them is challenging, requires preparation, but rewarding.
    The new weapon set is far much better.
    Weapon Upgrades were not hidden this time, which is a bit of a let down because hidden upgrades give way to exploration.
    Maps were difficult to understand because of the overlapping of floors.    … Expand
  65. Ganderlow
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just as good as the original. They improved the mechanics a lot and the decision to make the player a big daddy was ingenious. I loved the story and the fact that it centers around the little sisters. They had much more character development and it made me feel invested in saving them.… Expand
  66. adam_carl
    Sep 21, 2020
    9
    Bioshock 2 is not better than the first one but we have more scary characters,more powers,more weapons and twisted storylines and enjoyable gameplay too so bioshock 2 almost amazing as the first one BUT JUST ALMOST!!
  67. ErayTellezi
    Nov 17, 2020
    8
    İlk oyunun ve ilginç evreninin güzel bir devamı. Atmosfer çok iyi. Aksiyon geliştirilmiş.
  68. pizzalover2788
    Nov 2, 2020
    8
    Pretende mejorar aspectos del primer BioShock, pero no llega a superarlo. No aporta nada nuevo aunque está bien si eres fan de la saga.
  69. Gorbunov2004
    Apr 18, 2021
    10
    В этой части как мне кажется сюжет стал лучше иногда даже переживаешь за главного героя и его дочь. Стало ещё больше способов убивать врагов, стало раза в 2 больше плазмидов и появились боевые тоники. Некоторые виды оружия заменили на новые но функция у них одна, у каждого вида оружия по 3 вида боеприпасов.В этой части как мне кажется сюжет стал лучше иногда даже переживаешь за главного героя и его дочь. Стало ещё больше способов убивать врагов, стало раза в 2 больше плазмидов и появились боевые тоники. Некоторые виды оружия заменили на новые но функция у них одна, у каждого вида оружия по 3 вида боеприпасов.
  70. TEG_17
    Feb 6, 2022
    8
    Играется поинтересней чем первая часть, но а также все супер с сюжетом и атмосферой.
  71. CerafM
    May 19, 2021
    8
    The sequel to Bioshock felt uninterested and a bit out of focus. But they still delivered so many good things with this game. Some people say you should skip this one and go to Infinite right away. There are wrong, Bioshock 2's level design and story is still genius, it's not going to offer you anything spicy or new but the experience is certainly worth it. The Gameplay however is a bitThe sequel to Bioshock felt uninterested and a bit out of focus. But they still delivered so many good things with this game. Some people say you should skip this one and go to Infinite right away. There are wrong, Bioshock 2's level design and story is still genius, it's not going to offer you anything spicy or new but the experience is certainly worth it. The Gameplay however is a bit unbalanced compared to the original but the mechanics are really well-done and the combat is superior in some ways.… Expand
  72. FabuJono
    May 17, 2021
    8
    Bioshock 2 felt more like a DLC, rather than a sequel. It is a very solid first-person shooter experience but it does nothing new. Bioshock 2 is the odd child and while it is still a worthy experience, it's the one that you can forget about immediately after you finish the game.
  73. Ali129
    Jan 14, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. BioShock 2 benim bugüne kadar oynadığım en iyi Aksiyon-Birinci Şahıs Nişancı oyunlarından birisiydi. Serinin ilk oyunu da çok güzeldi -zaten ikisinin hikayeleri bağlantılı- ancak bu oyun kesinlikle çıtayı arşa çıkarmış. Hikaye ile başlayalım, oyun ilk oyunun 2 sene öncesinde, yani 1958'de başlıyor. Oyunda Eleanor Lamb isimli Küçük Kız Kardeş'in Koca Baba'sı olan, ismini bilmediğimiz kod adı "Denek Delta" olan birini oynuyoruz. Yani kontrol ettiğimiz karakter bir Koca Baba. Eleanor Lamb'in annesi, psikiyatrist Sofia Lamb'in Eleanor'u bizden alıp zihin kontrolü plazmitini kullanarak elimize bir silah veriyor ve intihar etmemizi emrediyor. Kaskımızı çıkarıp silahı kafamıza doğrultuyoruz ve tetiği çekiyoruz, her şey buradan sonra başlıyor. 10 yıl sonra ilginç bir şekilde Rapture'un dibinde uyanıyoruz, kurşundan sonra ölmediğimiz anlaşılıyor. Bu sırada, 10 yıl boyunca bizim baygın olduğumuz süre içinde BioShock 1'deki olaylar gerçekleşmiş oluyor ve bambaşka bir Rapture'a uyanıyoruz. Yani hikaye buradan sonra ilk oyunun sonrasını konu almaya başlıyor, ilk oyunda öldürdüğümüz Andrew Ryan'ın ardından Rapture'un kontrolünün Sofia Lamb'e geçtiğini öğreniyoruz. Bizden kurtulduktan sonra, Sofia Lamb Koca Baba sistemini ortadan kaldırıp, yerine "Büyük Kız Kardeş" modelini geliştirdiğini öğreniyoruz. Büyük Kız Kardeşler, yanlarında bir Koca Baba'ya ihtiyaç duymuyorlar çünkü fazlası ile güçlüler, oyunda yenmesi en zor düşmanların da Büyük Kız Kardeş'ler olduğunu belirteyim. Ardından Koca Baba'ları ve Küçük Kız Kardeş'leri ortadan kaldırmaya çalıştığı için çaresiz bir durumda kalan, ilk oyundan hatırladığımız Tenenbaum ile karşılaşıyoruz ve kendisine Küçük Kız Kardeşler'ini kurtarması konusunda yardım ediyoruz. Buradan sonra oyun Elanor'un izini sürüp bulmaya çalışmamız ile geçiyor, aynı zamanda Andrew Ryan'da aralarında bulunmak üzere ilk oyundan hatırladığımız bazı karakterlerin de ses kayıtları ile zaman zaman karşılaşabiliyoruz. Oyunun sonlarına doğru ise Elaenor'u buluyoruz ve Elaenor da bir Büyük Kız Kardeş olup Rapture'dan kurtulmak için bizimle birlikte savaşıyor. Oyunun sonunda ne olacağı ve Sofia Lamb'in akıbeti oyun boyunca verdiğiniz kararlara göre şekilleniyor ve oyun o şekilde son buluyor. BioShock 2'nin çok güzel işlenmiş ve heyecanı oyuncuya hissettirebilen bir hikayesi var. Ben hikayeyi çok beğendim. Oynanış olarak fizik motoru ilk oyundakinin aynısı, ancak geliştirmeler yapılmış. Yani anlayacağınız fizikler ilk oyunun biraz üstünde, ortalama sayılır. Oyundaki savaşlar çok hızlı ve heyecanlı olduğu için "canlandırma tüpü" olayı hariç hiç sıkmıyor ve oyun kendini oynatıyor. Yakın dövüş ve plazmitler bu oyunda ilk oyuna göre oldukça geliştirilmiş ve hem yakın dövüş hem de plazmit kullanımı ilk oyuna göre çok daha rahat ve keyifli. Hack olayı da kolaylaştırılmış ve makineleri uzaktan hackleyebilmemize yarayan bir silah oyuna eklenmiş, bunlar da çok yararlı geliştirmeler olmuş. İlk oyundaki zor ve zaman kaybettiren hack sisteminin kaldırılması yerinde bir geliştirme. Ateşli silah kullanımı ilk oyunla neredeyse aynı, yani vuruş hissi vasat bu silahlarda. Ancak pompalı tüfekteki vuruş hissiyatı diğer silahlara göre daha tatmin edici bir hisse sahip, onu da söyleyeyim. Atmosfere gelirsek, BioShock 2'nin Rapture'u benim bugüne kadar gördüğüm en iyi oyun şehri olabilir. Atmosfer tek kelime ile inanılmaz, oyunu sadece manzaralara bakmak için oynayabilirsiniz. Şehrin her kısmı özenle modellenmiş, ben remastered sürümünü oynadım ve grafikler bugün bile sırıtmıyor. İyi yapılmış bir remaster ile harika bir atmosfere sahip şehrin birleşmesi inanılmaz olmuş. Atmosfer konusunda oyun kusursuz. Onun dışında, ilk oyundaki yükleme süresi probleminin bu oyunda da olması beni üzdü. Oyunu SSD'den oynamama rağmen hızlı kayıt aldığım zaman 3-4 saniyelik bir yükleme ekranı geliyor ve bu hiç güzel değil. Yine ilk oyunda olan ölünce canlandırma tüpünden doğma olayı ne yazık ki bu oyunda da devam ediyor ve bunun olmasına üzüldüm. Çünkü bana kalırsa bu oyunun atmosferine uygun değil, onun yerine hızlı kayıt alıp öldüğümüz zaman en son kayıttan başlamalıydık. Oyunu oynadığım süre boyunca sanırım sadece bir tane hata ile karşılaştım, o da çok küçük bir hataydı göze batmadı. İlk oyunda daha fazla hata ile karşılaşmıştım, bu oyunda hataların önüne geçilmesi beni mutlu etti. Sona gelelim, BioShock 2 muazzam atmosferiyle, iyi yazılmış karakterleriyle, oyuncuyu içine çeken harika hikayesiyle, eğlenceli, hızlı ve aynı zamanda akıcı oynanışı ile Aksiyon-Birinci Şahıs Nişancı türünün en iyi oyunlarından biri, hatta belki de en iyisi.… Expand
  74. Richard_dias
    Aug 14, 2023
    9
    Everytime I play BioShock 2, I like it more. Is definitely not as good as the first game, but still one the best FPS I've ever played.
  75. JoelArpal
    Dec 16, 2020
    8
    Bioshock 2 was a big surprise. After playing Bioshock and Bioshock Infinite i was quite reluctant to play it knowing Levine was not involved. Even though, Bioshock 2 was a great experience and i got such a great time playing it.
  76. BeeSting1
    Jan 1, 2021
    8
    Experience the life Big Daddys and Little Sisters.

    This was a good sequel to Bioshock. Experiencing Rapture through the shoes of a Big Daddy is interesting. Cool thing is you get to wield a big ass drill. You can launch yourself around and deflect projectiles, giving the game a completely different approach if you didn't want to use guns. There is a much larger variety of enemies in    Experience the life Big Daddys and Little Sisters.

    This was a good sequel to Bioshock. Experiencing Rapture through the shoes of a Big Daddy is interesting. Cool thing is you get to wield a big ass drill. You can launch yourself around and deflect projectiles, giving the game a completely different approach if you didn't want to use guns. There is a much larger variety of enemies in Bioshock 2. The game challenges your use of plasmids and weapons more so than it's predecessor. I love how the game grouped the gene pools together, such that it's less cluttered when managing. Though I wish there were plasmid previews before purchasing, cause I never know what some plasmid upgrades actually do. The explanation is not that good. I still wish there was an easier way to manage your weapon and plasmid shortcuts though. You get so many along the way, that you can easily get mixed up during an intense battle. There were times where I just settled with a less optimal weapon because cycling through to the right one would take too much time, and I'd take too much damage. Though with multiple play throughs, I can imagine speed running through Bioshock 2 would be quite fun.

    The narrative is one of the strong points of the game as usual. There are plenty of dialogue that enriches the story as you progress. Plenty of characters have various agendas, and don't always align with the ideologies of Sofia Lamb. This draws into question of their real intentions. I was questioning my ally for a majority of the game, assuming he had ill intentions. But in the end, he proved to be a good guy, who sacrificed himself. I enjoyed the ending as well. It nicely reflects the moral choices you've made on your journey.    … Expand
  77. gotterpotter56
    Mar 26, 2023
    8
    Сперва скептически отнёсся к игре, но потом игра расцвела. Тотальное улучшение во всех аспектах. Геймплей стал динамичнее, а локации более детализированными. Хотя история не так удивляет, как оригинал, она не плоха. Крепкий сиквел.Сперва скептически отнёсся к игре, но потом игра расцвела. Тотальное улучшение во всех аспектах. Геймплей стал динамичнее, а локации более детализированными. Хотя история не так удивляет, как оригинал, она не плоха. Крепкий сиквел.
  78. TheLastOfRich
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    The Story is really good, the Gameplay has improved and the Environment looks gorgeous. Not to mention that you play as a Big Daddy!
  79. Thecaseyoz
    Jul 12, 2021
    9
    Everything in this game built upon an already great game. Bioshock 2 brings the player deeper into the lore and they'll have a great time playing it. Only thing that stood out to me - it felt like a self insert fan fiction. The story had added new characters in a timeline already established. So while playing Bioshock One again, you may ask yourself, where are all the characters mentionedEverything in this game built upon an already great game. Bioshock 2 brings the player deeper into the lore and they'll have a great time playing it. Only thing that stood out to me - it felt like a self insert fan fiction. The story had added new characters in a timeline already established. So while playing Bioshock One again, you may ask yourself, where are all the characters mentioned in the second game.

    Still a great play and lovely atmosphere    … Expand
  80. KP1994
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfect underrated G@me en te@ 2007-2013 Tr1l0g1c@l G@me$ much better than tea 1$t WYK @nd C0nv0luted 1nf1n1te.… Expand
  81. TheSRG
    Sep 9, 2022
    8
    The first game had a structure that broke its spell, but it still had a great story set in the best places in the game world. It was nice to have new mechanics
  82. KIrillooss
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    Лучшая часть из серии Биошоков. Самый классный сюжет и прокачанная боёвка, которая тут сделана просто отлично. На этой игре я плакал
  83. petrkozak13
    Dec 13, 2021
    8
    Playing as big daddy was unexpected turn and I'd say it's almost as good as the first Bioshock.
  84. Leonsjm
    Jun 11, 2022
    8
    aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  85. cchenders40
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece that is even better than the first. The combat really holds up even in 2023z amazing game.
  86. good76
    Aug 24, 2022
    9
    So Bioshock 2 was made by another studio, but it turned out to be a cool and exciting story about a big daddy who ends an arc about delight
  87. Uarabei
    Feb 21, 2022
    9
    Sequel to a masterpiece. The game turned out good, it was cool to feel like a big daddy.
  88. Cookse
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    In my opinion rhe best one in the series.
    The gameplay, atmosphere, Story and DLC are fantastic
  89. Optss
    Jul 13, 2022
    10
    Great game. Im a true fan. End second part of masterpice in one breath. Give me more.
  90. AngryGeek
    Jun 8, 2022
    8
    It is one of my favorite games with its mysterious and tense atmosphere. We're going back to the city of rapture.
  91. decumon
    Jun 7, 2022
    9
    Ремастер очень красивый, вода и освещение шик даже для 2022 года, зеркала и вода все отражают, выглядит очень красиво, сюжет и геймплей тоже класс.
  92. Clusteronex
    Jun 17, 2022
    8
    Стрельба по сравнению с первой частью стала намного лучше, как и графика, но добавились моменты растягивающие игру, по типу сбора адама сестричками. Этого можно и не делать, но тогда прокачка ячеек для плазмидов и самих плазмидов осложняется. Долго пытался найти биндинг оружия и плазмидов, а оказалось что это все в настройках, очень неудобно да и при прокачке плазмида все они сразуСтрельба по сравнению с первой частью стала намного лучше, как и графика, но добавились моменты растягивающие игру, по типу сбора адама сестричками. Этого можно и не делать, но тогда прокачка ячеек для плазмидов и самих плазмидов осложняется. Долго пытался найти биндинг оружия и плазмидов, а оказалось что это все в настройках, очень неудобно да и при прокачке плазмида все они сразу путаются и приходится назначать по новой.
    ps Прокачанный заклепщик является лучшим оружием по моему мнению ( разве что он не берет больших папочек ) попадание в голову по исследованному противнику наносит огромный урон. Арбалет тоже вещь классная, но появляется он ой как не скоро, да и скорость перезарядки оставляет желать лучшего
    Hardest difficulty    … Expand
  93. Easheff
    Jun 20, 2022
    9
    a great game with new combat mechanics like gun bashing and new plasmids the story is ok but the ending is underwhelming
  94. arkantos869
    Aug 10, 2023
    9
    Overall a very good game. While there were obvious improvement to the gunplay as compared to the original Bioshock, the story is much less engaging. The DLC is great and I still recommend those who liked Bioshock to play the sequel.
  95. LogicalTomato
    Jul 21, 2022
    9
    Dark underwater city with amazing atmosphere. Beautiful soundtrack. Great gameplay. Solid plot.
  96. trinovatic
    Apr 20, 2023
    9
    Aunque considere que su historia sea peor que la del primero aun asi pienso que es una muy buena historia, el apartado gráfico es una maravilla junto con su diseño de arte que hasta ahorita es mi favorito, el único problema es que en pc tuve el problema del directx10 y tuve que bajárselo, empeoraron un poco las texturas pero nada catastrófico, el soundtrack es increíble, hay temas delAunque considere que su historia sea peor que la del primero aun asi pienso que es una muy buena historia, el apartado gráfico es una maravilla junto con su diseño de arte que hasta ahorita es mi favorito, el único problema es que en pc tuve el problema del directx10 y tuve que bajárselo, empeoraron un poco las texturas pero nada catastrófico, el soundtrack es increíble, hay temas del primero que tocan algunas cosas y los nuevos son buenísimos, el gameplay es muy divertido, muy diferente a algunos shooter de esta época pero aun asi es muy dinámico. JUEGAZO… Expand
  97. Antavardo
    Aug 24, 2022
    9
    Gran segunda parte, el cambio de ahora ser un Big Daddy resulta refrescante en la historia, la música como era de esperar de la franquicia excelente, la jugabilidad un tanto repetitiva tanto como parecer un DLC del primer juego lo cual no es algo malo, historia diferente a la primera entrega pero igual de buena, sin duda un must to play.
  98. 3ls0ul
    Mar 7, 2023
    9
    Este juego aún no lo eh jugado o completado, así que pondré una reseña y nota diferentes cuando lo haga.
  99. LT_Gruber
    Dec 11, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfect sequel to the original.

    The first BioShock was, and still is, the best game I played in my life and BioShock 2 is in every way an amazing sequel that follows the story from the first game very well. Everywhere are pieces of the story that fits perfectly with the whole series. History from the first game, the founding of Rapture and the many mad scientist experiments that happened there.

    You play as a Big Daddy this time, so the perspective is completely different. You feel like a Bouncer Big Daddy right away from the start of the game. It is a really great idea.

    The graphics and gameplay in BioShock 2 have been greatly improved. It has the same atmosphere and feeling like the first game but looks way nicer. The mechanics, like dual wielding plasmids and guns is also a big plus. The sound is also improved, when you shoot the living sh!t out of a splicer, you hear your bullets impact in their twisted body’s.

    The new weapons and enemies in the game are very well balanced and add new strategies you can use to defend yourself against enemies, like the hack tool turrets for example.

    The game has the same moral decisions from the first game. How you treat people in this game determines your ending. I, of course, am a good guy so I saved everything and everyone.

    There were some minor irritations like the hacked security bots that constantly blocks your movement in small spaces and the same goes for Eleanor when you rescued her. Also, the constant “father, father I love you father, we will be together father, oh father” got really on my nerves sometimes but despite this the game was good, incredibly good.

    I had some technical issues in the beginning where the difficulty kept resetting itself but thanks to a tip from a Steam community member if fixed this.

    The DLC is fun to play and rewards you with special items.

    The strong story is the best part of this game and because of it, along with the improved mechanics and pace, I enjoyed every minute of it.

    The original game from 2010 still has the multiplayer function and it is, surprisingly, still active and has a whole community behind it that plays. With this people it is lot of fun to do.

    I definitely recommend BioShock 2, Remastered or original.    … Expand
  100. YouveBeenVexed
    Jan 27, 2023
    9
    A worthy sequel to the original. Despite the higher focus on the action than horror, it still keeps the world and acting that you'd come to expect with a Bioshock sequel.
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#5 Best PC Game of 2010
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#12 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
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#13 Most Shared PC Game of 2010

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
  1. PC Gamer
    90
    Similar and slightly improved mechanics make this a worthy sequel, despite a sadly less-memorable story. [Mar 2010, p.70]
  2. Vandal
    86
    A conservative return to Rapture, but full of quality.
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  3. VideoGamer
    90
    If 2K had managed to tell a story that equalled or bettered that found in the original, we'd have been left with an unquestionably better experience, rather than just a more exciting, smarter shooter.
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