BioShock 2

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  1. 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.
  2. UserScore
    Mar 30, 2014
    9
    BioShock 2 spoiler-free review.
    BioShock 2 is a sequel that proudly carries the name, with enough tweaks and changes to make it worthwhile.
    Let's start with the world. It's more of the same from the original but with upgraded graphics and effects, making it a lot more enjoyable. In BioShock 2 you controll a Big Daddy, and it's gratifying. That's the problem as well. While in the first    BioShock 2 spoiler-free review.
    BioShock 2 is a sequel that proudly carries the name, with enough tweaks and changes to make it worthwhile.
    Let's start with the world. It's more of the same from the original but with upgraded graphics and effects, making it a lot more enjoyable. In BioShock 2 you controll a Big Daddy, and it's gratifying. That's the problem as well. While in the first BioShock you were killed with ease, here, the enemy A.I offers from little, to no challenge. They introduced Big Sisters, which come after you harvest or save the 3 little sisters in an area (and you will, because Big Daddies are not a challenge anymore). They are the toughest enemies in the game, but I think they must have killed once or twice throughout the whole game. The sound and music are just as good, delivering an overall better experience (mostly the music, it's brilliant). The hacking element is much better, and I never got tired of it. Harvesting or saving Little Sisters do the same in BioShock 2 than in BioShock 1, they change a few plot points, but not much else. The difference with Little sisters is that each Little Sister can take ADAM from especific bodies before harvesting or saving them. This addition is genius, as it consists in keeping the Little Sister safe while she takes the ADAM. This requires planning and strategy which is a really nice change for the game. The story. Now, many won't agree, but I considered it better and also much more relatable story than the previous. It was more focused and more engaging, and I enjoyed every bit. There's also the mutiplayer, which is fun, but I don't really see myself playing it long-term.
    After all, BioShock 2 keep itself fresh and innovative enough to make a more enjoyable and focused game than the first.
    Average Score: 9.1    … Expand
  3. 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
  4. Triasadi
    May 19, 2015
    9
    Bioshock 2 takes place 8 years after the first Bioshock where you play as Subject Delta, a Big Daddy that was revived. This game offers more content than the first Bioshock because you will play with weapons and plasmids at a time. The gameplay is more brutal than the first Bioshock. And like the first game, you can upgrade your character, weapon, and plasmids. The game may crash once in aBioshock 2 takes place 8 years after the first Bioshock where you play as Subject Delta, a Big Daddy that was revived. This game offers more content than the first Bioshock because you will play with weapons and plasmids at a time. The gameplay is more brutal than the first Bioshock. And like the first game, you can upgrade your character, weapon, and plasmids. The game may crash once in a while eventhough you have a good spec so be sure to save as often as you can. Bioshock 2 is a worthy sequel to the first Bioshock. The story is very complex as the first Bioshock. I recommend to play the first game before playing Bioshock 2.… Expand
  5. debigman
    Jun 11, 2014
    9
    This game is quite solid but is not as good as the first one. This is the one to skip in the series. However, it stands as a beautiful game which can be quite enjoyable if you are a fan of the series.
  6. MetroidFelipe
    Aug 10, 2015
    9
    Great game... The game is so imersive and you don't see the time pass. One of the best FPS I've played in this year. =D
    Um excelente jogo, imersivo você não nota o tempo passar,e foi um dos melhores FPS que eu joguei esse Ano =D
  7. Thewarrior43
    May 29, 2014
    9
    Awesome game but delta is just the worst and weakest big daddy ever but I do like him it's that his armor is like a pillow and I have played hundreds of shooters and I was good at it but when I got out of mission 2 that's when it all went to hell my ass was being kicked by the splicers and I meant the weakest they are how can a pipe attack take a quarter of my health it's a good game butAwesome game but delta is just the worst and weakest big daddy ever but I do like him it's that his armor is like a pillow and I have played hundreds of shooters and I was good at it but when I got out of mission 2 that's when it all went to hell my ass was being kicked by the splicers and I meant the weakest they are how can a pipe attack take a quarter of my health it's a good game but be ready to visit the chamber or what ever it's called a lot.… Expand
  8. Marick
    Mar 8, 2015
    9
    Bioshock 2 is a FPS game developed by 2K Games and released in 2010. The game follows the universe Rapture, but begins 2 years before the first Bioshock, then you move immediately in 1968.The protagonist is a Big Daddy, called Subject Delta, which was designed to protect the Little Sisters. The game is very similar to the first in the series, just bring many improvement in graphics andBioshock 2 is a FPS game developed by 2K Games and released in 2010. The game follows the universe Rapture, but begins 2 years before the first Bioshock, then you move immediately in 1968.The protagonist is a Big Daddy, called Subject Delta, which was designed to protect the Little Sisters. The game is very similar to the first in the series, just bring many improvement in graphics and more. I had little problems with the sound, but it was not a problem in how to ruin the game.… Expand
  9. 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.
  10. 4y4
    Feb 15, 2020
    9
    This game was awesome back in 2010. It's now a little bit outdated but still playable.
  11. TheChosenOne7
    Jan 6, 2017
    9
    Awesome game. Every bit as good as the second with improvements. Story of Rapture continues from the first, and it interesting all the way to the end. The last actual Bioshock game with 3, a decent game in its own right, being something entirely different with the Bioshock label on it.
  12. 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.
  13. elolugo
    Oct 18, 2020
    9
    The same formula as the first one, very fun game regardless. The multiplayer is a nice addition though
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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!!
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. Uarabei
    Feb 21, 2022
    9
    Sequel to a masterpiece. The game turned out good, it was cool to feel like a big daddy.
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. LogicalTomato
    Jul 21, 2022
    9
    Dark underwater city with amazing atmosphere. Beautiful soundtrack. Great gameplay. Solid plot.
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
  31. 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.
  32. Laranja3321
    Apr 1, 2023
    9
    Me julguem, mas da serie esse é o meu jogo preferido. Possui uma historia que envolve tanto quanto o primeiro e traz novamente a Rapture só que dessa vez mais maravilhosa, faz algumas mudanças em sua gameplay umas que me agradam muito outras que nem tanto, o que me faz gostar tanto desse jogo é sua narrativa onde dessa vez temos um protagonista que é mais fácil de entender e simpatizar comMe julguem, mas da serie esse é o meu jogo preferido. Possui uma historia que envolve tanto quanto o primeiro e traz novamente a Rapture só que dessa vez mais maravilhosa, faz algumas mudanças em sua gameplay umas que me agradam muito outras que nem tanto, o que me faz gostar tanto desse jogo é sua narrativa onde dessa vez temos um protagonista que é mais fácil de entender e simpatizar com suas motivações é uma historia que tem um ritmo melhor que do primeiro e continua tendo a mesma qualidade. A única coisa que me incomodou foi a falta de novas armas/plasmidios que são quase todas muito idênticas a do primeiro jogo.… Expand
  33. Agha_3alar
    May 30, 2023
    9
    One of my best experiences
    I will always remember this game
    I thank the creators of this game because they gave me a world
  34. Spidertime99
    Jun 17, 2023
    9
    BioShock 2 builds upon its predecessor's foundation, introducing improved gameplay mechanics that offer greater variety and enhance the player's experience. The consistency of the story expands upon the world of Rapture, delving into the intriguing conflict between Sofia Lamb and Andrew Ryan, as well as exploring the complex father-daughter relationship between Subject Delta and EleanorBioShock 2 builds upon its predecessor's foundation, introducing improved gameplay mechanics that offer greater variety and enhance the player's experience. The consistency of the story expands upon the world of Rapture, delving into the intriguing conflict between Sofia Lamb and Andrew Ryan, as well as exploring the complex father-daughter relationship between Subject Delta and Eleanor Lamb. While the game delivers another incredible experience, it falls slightly short of the groundbreaking impact of BioShock 1. Nonetheless, BioShock 2 remains a remarkable game that continues to showcase the hauntingly beautiful and thought-provoking world of Rapture.… Expand
  35. SebatigerW
    Feb 11, 2010
    8
    Bioshock 2 is a great game, great story is probably its biggest improvment. You get to find out how Rapture was made *in a way*. But after a while you start getting the feeling that its always the same fighting moves and everything, just a different map and mabye a new weapon or two. The game could also become more shocking with twists and scares. Bioshock was great because when you walk Bioshock 2 is a great game, great story is probably its biggest improvment. You get to find out how Rapture was made *in a way*. But after a while you start getting the feeling that its always the same fighting moves and everything, just a different map and mabye a new weapon or two. The game could also become more shocking with twists and scares. Bioshock was great because when you walk into a room you get the feeling that someone is going to jump out at you from another room, but in bioshock 2 all the splicers are in view most of the time and there are no surprises. If we could have more twists the game would be perfect. Hopefully 2k makes major improvements on Bioshock 3.… Expand
  36. N.D
    Feb 10, 2010
    8
    Some of the graphics and game mechanics are better, but the storytelling of the first game is still more memorable and clever. Also, it took me a while to get used to using both Plasmids and weapons at the same time, and the game seems much harder than its predecessor. Overall, the singleplayer is pretty great and no BioShock fan should pass this game up. The multiplayer on the other Some of the graphics and game mechanics are better, but the storytelling of the first game is still more memorable and clever. Also, it took me a while to get used to using both Plasmids and weapons at the same time, and the game seems much harder than its predecessor. Overall, the singleplayer is pretty great and no BioShock fan should pass this game up. The multiplayer on the other hand, is a horrible joke, and a sick waste of time.… Expand
  37. MandyC
    Feb 11, 2010
    8
    To be honest I feel the game is way too short to receive a higher score. Its a revisit, with few surprises. The game play is immersive, the story well told as with #1, but , I cant stress enough, at 4-6 hours playtime its really not worthy of being a classic. Sure the multiplayer is fun, but it adds nothing new to the overcrowded multiplayer FPS genre. When you look at the likes of To be honest I feel the game is way too short to receive a higher score. Its a revisit, with few surprises. The game play is immersive, the story well told as with #1, but , I cant stress enough, at 4-6 hours playtime its really not worthy of being a classic. Sure the multiplayer is fun, but it adds nothing new to the overcrowded multiplayer FPS genre. When you look at the likes of Fallout 3 , DAorigins, Mass Effect etc with 80+ hours gameplay, this great looking game falls short.… Expand
  38. MatthewQ
    Feb 15, 2010
    8
    It doesn't quite live up to the first game, though it adds a few interesting new gameplay elements. The controls are a little awkward, especially in multiplayer where the controls are totally different from the singleplayer game. The multiplayer is unnecessary and unpolished. LIke similar online systems, the p2p multiplayer can be ridiculously laggy at times and isn't as It doesn't quite live up to the first game, though it adds a few interesting new gameplay elements. The controls are a little awkward, especially in multiplayer where the controls are totally different from the singleplayer game. The multiplayer is unnecessary and unpolished. LIke similar online systems, the p2p multiplayer can be ridiculously laggy at times and isn't as responsive as it could be. The single player experience is more of the same from the original however rapture doesn't have the same feel to it the second time around.… Expand
  39. VonCarlsson
    Dec 30, 2010
    8
    Fantastically good game. I can tell you right now: Go buy it.
    Although it haven't completely succeeded in pushing the game forward from its predecessor, for instance the graphical engine is still the same. However I didn't feel that it was much of a problem, but it will be a let down for some people.
    The same can be said about the environments, it's pretty much the same as it used to be,    Fantastically good game. I can tell you right now: Go buy it.
    Although it haven't completely succeeded in pushing the game forward from its predecessor, for instance the graphical engine is still the same. However I didn't feel that it was much of a problem, but it will be a let down for some people.
    The same can be said about the environments, it's pretty much the same as it used to be, except for a few things. More work could have been put into it.

    But I find the objections that some people launch at this game to be greatly exaggerated. In my opinion the graphics or even the environment isn't what makes a good game good, it's the storyline.
    And the storyline in this game is very good, and pulled off in an excellent manner. It might even be better than the first BioShock. The interface has gotten a lot of improvement from the first game, making it very smooth to play, there's never a moment where you panic because you can't find the right power or weapon. However, just like the first game, there are weapons that are much better than others, removing the incentive of upgrading other weapons.

    And last but not least, the ending, it's perfect, very emotional and absolutely worthy.    … Expand
  40. whitespider999
    Feb 27, 2012
    8
    Bioshock 2 is more of the same, or perhaps less of the same. However since the original bioshock's world was so staggeringly inviting and original, more of the same in this context is not bad. I guess what I am saying is that it takes more than two games set in the same world for genre fatigue to set in. This game also makes some mild improvements to the gameplay and mechanics, it's storyBioshock 2 is more of the same, or perhaps less of the same. However since the original bioshock's world was so staggeringly inviting and original, more of the same in this context is not bad. I guess what I am saying is that it takes more than two games set in the same world for genre fatigue to set in. This game also makes some mild improvements to the gameplay and mechanics, it's story is solid - although not as masterful as the originals - and the game still maintains a sense of emotional weight. It's major downfall for me is it's length, and a more enclosed world that feels a little more like a rails-first-person-shooter than bioshock has any right to feel. I enjoyed the heck out of this game - although it's absolutely a step in the wrong direction.… Expand
  41. Tomwelcome
    Mar 25, 2011
    8
    Gameplay - 8.5 , Graphics - 8.0 , Story - 8.5 , Playing time - 10 hours (not include MP). While Bioshock 2 is better than it's predecessor in every way, it's still outdated consider it's release date 2010. Especially the graphics, it has no improvement to Bioshock 1 at all.
  42. xZippy
    Dec 7, 2011
    8
    The first and second BioShock games are good in their own ways. BioShock 1 is good for it's clever writing and atmosphere, while the second is good for the action factor. It's a bit disappointing for me to see that the score is not at least a 90, but an 88. I find the BioShock series to be the best series ever. Did a BioShock 2 have to be made? No, but I'm damn glad that it is. It doesThe first and second BioShock games are good in their own ways. BioShock 1 is good for it's clever writing and atmosphere, while the second is good for the action factor. It's a bit disappointing for me to see that the score is not at least a 90, but an 88. I find the BioShock series to be the best series ever. Did a BioShock 2 have to be made? No, but I'm damn glad that it is. It does lack some atmosphere and originality that the first game had, which is a hard game to top anyway. BioShock 2 makes up for these lacking factors with the improved combat, quicker hacking, more flexible plasmids and increasingly interesting story as you reach the end, unlike the first game which sort of got stale and repetitive toward the end in some parts. The concept of the multilayer is very well done, the actual playing of it is not, as it seems to be the laggiest thing I've ever played. It's also painfully unbalanced. Overall, BioShock 2 may not be groundbreaking, but it's still an enjoyable game that no gamer should pass up.… Expand
  43. FlyYellowMoon
    Jul 27, 2011
    8
    I enjoyed it. Not as much as the first, but nonetheless a good game. The default controls were WAY easier as well. The atmosphere is just as creepy but in a different way than the first.
  44. kitsoon
    Aug 25, 2011
    8
    Playing the first game is not essential at all to playing this game, it is very similar to the first game though in that the gameplay is basically the same and so is the setting. Gameplay has been improved, you can use both plasmids and weapons at the same time, there are mini turrets now and different types of big daddies and enemies. The story is not very much like predecessor, more ofPlaying the first game is not essential at all to playing this game, it is very similar to the first game though in that the gameplay is basically the same and so is the setting. Gameplay has been improved, you can use both plasmids and weapons at the same time, there are mini turrets now and different types of big daddies and enemies. The story is not very much like predecessor, more of an emotional tale of a father, still very good though. I didn't play the multiplayer much but it didn't seem very noteworthy. The diaries found around rapture are still as interesting.… Expand
  45. Exostenza
    May 4, 2013
    8
    Bioshock 1 had a good story line and great atmosphere, but the polish in game mechanics/play was lacking. Bioshock infinite had very smooth gameplay, a great story and dreadful gameplay/mechanics so much was missing and it was uncontrollably linear (run and gun don't think) I thought as to why they even called it Bioshock as it would have been better under a different name.

    Bioshock 2    Bioshock 1 had a good story line and great atmosphere, but the polish in game mechanics/play was lacking. Bioshock infinite had very smooth gameplay, a great story and dreadful gameplay/mechanics so much was missing and it was uncontrollably linear (run and gun don't think) I thought as to why they even called it Bioshock as it would have been better under a different name.

    Bioshock 2 on the other hand had a weaker story compared to the other two, but it really wasn't so bad. The atmosphere was just as good if not better than the first and was way better than infinite. Now what sets apart Bioshock 2 from the rest of the pack is that the game play mechanics were superb, the atmosphere amazing and not too linear while there were the best guns, plasmids and upgrades. Bioshock 2, in my opinion, was by far the best game out of the trilogy. I loved it.    … Expand
  46. keefbaker
    Oct 17, 2013
    8
    Play as a big daddy from the first game? Interesting idea, but did it work? Was the protagonist too far removed from you to really care? For me the game worked, not in the same ballpark as the first but it did indeed work. Just not as well as the original, not by a long chalk.
  47. JimCorbett
    Feb 19, 2014
    8
    The gameplay and depth are both improvements over the original installment. However, the story, lore, atmosphere, and length are not as good. In addition, they added a lame multiplayer mode to an obviously singleplayer only game. Overall not as good as the original.
  48. BasilZero
    Sep 18, 2016
    8
    Game: Bioshock 2
    Genre: First Person Shooting - Horror
    Developer: 2K Games System: Steam (PC) Total Score: 84/100 Value Score: 8.4/10 • Story: 10/10 • Characters: 8/10 • GamePlay: 9/10 • Graphics: 8/10 • Sound: 8/10 • Music: 6/10 • Length: 9/10 • Replay Value: 7/10 • Player Value: 9/10 Pros +Great story and atmosphere just like the first game +Addition of multiplayer    Game: Bioshock 2
    Genre: First Person Shooting - Horror
    Developer: 2K Games
    System: Steam (PC)
    Total Score: 84/100
    Value Score: 8.4/10

    • Story: 10/10
    • Characters: 8/10
    • GamePlay: 9/10
    • Graphics: 8/10
    • Sound: 8/10
    • Music: 6/10
    • Length: 9/10
    • Replay Value: 7/10
    • Player Value: 9/10

    Pros
    +Great story and atmosphere just like the first game
    +Addition of multiplayer versus modes and characters
    +Multiple Endings based on a morale decision you make within the game just like the first game
    +Minverva's Den DLC features an additional 2-3 single player campaign with a different cast of characters and story

    Cons
    -Some sound effects do not work at all (this is a known glitch and sadly there is no fix to this) however the DLC sound effects work fine.
    -Visuals at certain points in the game look like they are from the 6th gen rather than the 7th gen which Bioshock is from.
    -Like the first game some visual effects are in 30 FPS rather than 60 FPS
    -Some mechanics from the first game are missing such as the hacking pipes mini game
    -At one point in the game there is a sound glitch where it plays the big sister's theme continually until you finish the level
    -Some parts in the game felt rushed and out of place - some portions of how some mechanics were introduced were far better represented in the first game than this game such as the introduction of abilities.    … Expand
  49. slipknotz
    Dec 29, 2011
    8
    simply copy of Bioshock however still perfect to play, good story.... minus a point because of technical issues with GFW - solved after 2 hours findings on internet
  50. dionissos
    Jan 1, 2012
    8
    This is the second part of an amazing game but i think is not in the same high level of the first Bioshock. The graphics is a little worst, the gameplay the same but it has one more time a very nice story and an amazing cinematic ending.
  51. HellzAssassin
    Dec 2, 2014
    8
    Without knowing, I wrote a review for the PC version of Bioshock 2, which is the one you're reading now. I haven't played Biosock 2 for PC, so I wrote my actual review on the system I played it on (Xbox 360). I couldn't find a way to delete this one, so instead, I just wrote a message letting you know about this accident.

    Game's decent. 8/10
  52. bosnian
    Apr 9, 2012
    8
    Its a different game than the first one. First game introduced an amazing world and amazing set of characters. This one has the feel of "been there", but it innovates enough with the concept of you being a Big Daddy, introducing Big Sisters and giving little improvements, such as balancing of plasmids that make as enjoyable of an experience as the first one.
  53. gotrek87
    Apr 1, 2013
    8
    Although the magic from the first Bioshock is lost, it manages to be a very enjoyable title with some interesting new weapons and a solid story. It lacks the powerful atmosphere of its predecessor but still has original ideas left that delves into the world of Rapture. And the ending is certainly more satisfying than the one in the first Bioshock.
  54. Darkmark
    Jan 23, 2014
    8
    BioShock 2 improves what was already a good game by adding a better story and more interesting gameplay. The Big Sisters are also a great addition as they help make the game a bit scary, an aspect that the first game lost after a few hours of gameplay, as soon as you got used to it. But the Big Sisters will give you creeps every time with their crazy screams.
    The only thing that this game    BioShock 2 improves what was already a good game by adding a better story and more interesting gameplay. The Big Sisters are also a great addition as they help make the game a bit scary, an aspect that the first game lost after a few hours of gameplay, as soon as you got used to it. But the Big Sisters will give you creeps every time with their crazy screams.
    The only thing that this game didn't live up to was the great ending that the first one had. Though the game did have a decent ending, it simply couldn't compare to the one in the first game. Not gonna go into detail though as that would be too much of a spoiler.
    Overall I would give this game 8,5/10 if I could, but since I can't i'll just leave it at an 8.    … Expand
  55. kane148
    Dec 13, 2012
    8
    Bioshock 2 is a thoroughly enjoyable game which improves on many aspects of the first game, but suffers a bit from lack of originality. In this game the 'morality system' matters a little bit more than in its predecessor, but in the end it mostly just determines whether you see the 'good' or 'bad' ending cinematic. There is also a improved array of plasmids and upgrades, a quicker andBioshock 2 is a thoroughly enjoyable game which improves on many aspects of the first game, but suffers a bit from lack of originality. In this game the 'morality system' matters a little bit more than in its predecessor, but in the end it mostly just determines whether you see the 'good' or 'bad' ending cinematic. There is also a improved array of plasmids and upgrades, a quicker and simpler hacking minigame, and a greatly improved research system. However, the basic gameplay remains the same and the storytelling is very similar. The story itself is not bad, but I found it less interesting and engaging than Bioshock, especially since you (presumably) already know all about Rapture--and thus there is far less mystery and shock value. Still well worth playing tho, especially if you enjoyed the first game.… Expand
  56. Dazaras
    Aug 12, 2012
    8
    Despite a completely new storyline, new enemies and weapons, and updated graphics, this game felt a lot like more of the same. There really weren't many parts of this game that made me feel like I was playing a different game than Bioshock, not that I'm complaining.
  57. fedak
    Nov 23, 2012
    8
    I had played and enjoyed the original Bioshock a number of years ago- though I
  58. 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.
  59. Marica
    Aug 23, 2014
    8
    "You had me under a gun... and yet you just walk away? No monster alive turns the other cheek. No monster does that. A thinking man does that." - Grace Holloway

    Set 8 years after the events of the first initial game , BioShock 2 follows Subject Delta, a prototype Big Daddy brought back to life and sent on a quest to recover the Little Sister he was bonded to prior to his death,    "You had me under a gun... and yet you just walk away? No monster alive turns the other cheek. No monster does that. A thinking man does that." - Grace Holloway

    Set 8 years after the events of the first initial game , BioShock 2 follows Subject Delta, a prototype Big Daddy brought back to life and sent on a quest to recover the Little Sister he was bonded to prior to his death, Eleanor, from the clutches of the new leader of Rapture, Sofia Lamb. Welcome to the Rapture!. another success!    … Expand
  60. 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
  61. 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.
  62. 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
  63. 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.
  64. iddqd4
    Mar 17, 2018
    8
    Команда разработчиков сменилась, и вышло немного вторично но увлекательно.
  65. 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
  66. EmpireElite
    Sep 18, 2013
    8
    With the first Bioshock being a ground-breaking piece of art, Bioshock 2 falls short of it's predecessor. This time around, you play as Delta, the first successful Big Daddy. You want to find your original "Little Sister", but she has been put into custody of a corrupt politician who plans to create a woman made of all the great minds of Rapture.
    The game's single player campaign is    With the first Bioshock being a ground-breaking piece of art, Bioshock 2 falls short of it's predecessor. This time around, you play as Delta, the first successful Big Daddy. You want to find your original "Little Sister", but she has been put into custody of a corrupt politician who plans to create a woman made of all the great minds of Rapture.
    The game's single player campaign is slightly lacking. It has enough substance, such as new weapons, powers, and enemies to keep the player somewhat interested during the majority of it, but it was not varied enough from the original game's formula.
    One of the redeeming factors of the game as a whole is the multi-player. It takes place before the events of the original game, and retains the weapons and powers from the first. It gives the player something to come back to after the single player game.
    Overall, the game had some problems, but the game was still descent enough to keep the same charm of the original game.    … Expand
  67. 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
  68. 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.
  69. SeriousPain
    May 20, 2014
    8
    Not a bad story but inferior to the original, the plot isn't new, the world of Rapture isn't new to us anymore, but the gameplay is improved, so unless you hated the gameplay in the original game for some reason, and the original had good gameplay, or you only come to experience the plot and story, its a recommendation.
  70. 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.
  71. 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
  72. 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
  73. 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
  74. 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
  75. Jodle
    Dec 1, 2015
    8
    Big dady........
    ........... . .
  76. ankittoms
    Jan 3, 2016
    8
    Excellent story, Amazing Atmosphere with varied and challenging combat. But a bit too familiar.

    Graphics: 7
    Game play : 9
    Combat: 8
    World Design: 9
    Content: 7
    Immersion: 9
    Story: 9
  77. 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
  78. 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.
  79. 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
  80. 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
  81. 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.
  82. rezo_21
    Sep 19, 2021
    8
    ====================IIIIIIIIII GAME SCORE : 79 IIIIIIIIII====================
  83. moonlaba
    Jan 17, 2022
    8
    1편과 인피니트의 사시에 낀 비운의 작품이지만 1편에서 애매했던 시스템을 확실히 계승해서 발전시킨 작품이다. 세계관의 확장도 성공적으로 꾀했다는 점도 높게친다.
  84. Genek13
    Nov 15, 2019
    8
    Very good sequel nut not as good as the previous one.
    Still atmospheric and gorgeous :)
  85. PanMrkvicka
    Feb 11, 2020
    8
    Still a quality game as Bioshock 1 but not as exciting this time as the first one.
  86. 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
  87. Alvelian
    Dec 16, 2022
    8
    Отличный шутер, больше и сказать нечего. Серия биошок обязательна к ознакомлению
  88. 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
  89. 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.
  90. 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.
  91. Chubac
    May 13, 2020
    8
    Greatly improved the gameplay compared to the first one, but sadly the story is not as good.
  92. 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
  93. 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.
  94. 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
  95. ErayTellezi
    Nov 17, 2020
    8
    İlk oyunun ve ilginç evreninin güzel bir devamı. Atmosfer çok iyi. Aksiyon geliştirilmiş.
  96. 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.
  97. TEG_17
    Feb 6, 2022
    8
    Играется поинтересней чем первая часть, но а также все супер с сюжетом и атмосферой.
  98. 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
  99. 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.
  100. 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.
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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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