BioShock 2

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  1. D.S.
    Feb 10, 2010
    0
    This is not a PC game, what we have here is a hulking piece of console port trash. First off, It took me about ten hours to get this game to even launch, and trust me, Im not alone with these problems, just look at the forums. Then, the game is an unoptimized, buggy piece of unplayable shit. Textures take forever to load even on heavy duty PCs and controls are horrid and feel very This is not a PC game, what we have here is a hulking piece of console port trash. First off, It took me about ten hours to get this game to even launch, and trust me, Im not alone with these problems, just look at the forums. Then, the game is an unoptimized, buggy piece of unplayable shit. Textures take forever to load even on heavy duty PCs and controls are horrid and feel very console-oriented. Even if you do manage to fix this broken game, its all really more of the same, but worse. Imagine Bioshock 1 without the engaging story or atmosphere.… Expand
  2. mrJerp
    Feb 21, 2010
    6
    I am sad that I had to rate this game a 6. I loved the first game; it was the game that made me finally like the fps genre. I was very excited to play the second one and I knew that I wouldn't feel the same about it because Rapture is no longer a mystery. However, this is not why I rated the game so low. The rating comes from 2K's complete lack of product testing. After I beat I am sad that I had to rate this game a 6. I loved the first game; it was the game that made me finally like the fps genre. I was very excited to play the second one and I knew that I wouldn't feel the same about it because Rapture is no longer a mystery. However, this is not why I rated the game so low. The rating comes from 2K's complete lack of product testing. After I beat the game, I tried out the multiplayer, and I thought it was enjoyable. Then, the next day 2K came out with a patch to "fix" problems they forgot about in the 3 MONTHS they delayed the game. And, what does it do? Bugs the multiplayer to hell and now after nine days they still have done nothing to fix these problems. How do you do that? Did no one at 2K have a copy of the game to test this patch on? Did they just ignore some aspects of the game when testing just to save time? I don't know but I am very disappointed.… Expand
  3. TitaniumDragon
    Apr 21, 2013
    4
    Bioshock 2 is a poor game. The combat is dull and repetitive, there are no interesting puzzles to solve, the plot is boring, the characters are difficult to care about, and the level design is as repetitive as the combat is. While the original Bioshock's story managed to pull through the mediocre gameplay elements, Bioshock 2 fails to do so, and is not worth your time or money.
  4. distractonator
    Mar 15, 2012
    1
    its forced sequel to bioshock 1, one of its big innovations is having the ability to use a plasmid and a gun at the same time :0. sadly the game is lacking in any kind of story give a **** and that's why i give it 1
  5. sf
    Feb 9, 2010
    0
    0 for treating us like idiots.. AGAIN! ---- YOu thought they would have learned but it appears not. I have seen reports around the net already that PC widescreen users are once again SOL. 2K are you a bunch of monkeys? This game repeats all the same technical problems the first game had, that the 'community' helped you fix. And you throw it all away at the first hurdle with 0 for treating us like idiots.. AGAIN! ---- YOu thought they would have learned but it appears not. I have seen reports around the net already that PC widescreen users are once again SOL. 2K are you a bunch of monkeys? This game repeats all the same technical problems the first game had, that the 'community' helped you fix. And you throw it all away at the first hurdle with ridiculously cheap/outmoded 'vert+' 4:3. haha Don't play multiplayer with anyone on a 4:3 they will have massive advantage as they can see more in the Z Axis (up down) which is a proven advantage. Widescreen done correctly barely provides and advantage as X axis to the sides is not as big a show stopper. Simply can't believe they did this, even worse they lied again in the pre release blurb, saying that all aspect ratios were catered for! I've not seen the game myself yet but head over to wsg forum or google it if you are concerned about this silly developer not even remembering the s-storm their first game created. IT DOES NOT WORK ON A PC MONITOR 2 FEET IN FRONT OF YOUR FACE. Forced low FOV like this is ergonomically wrong and for many, a down right enjoyment killer. A total bunch of muppets working at 2k. First game was bad, almost excusable as these monkeys weren't tipped off yet to what other companies like Crytek and Valve already knew and were doing correctly, but to repeat the same mistakes all over again? Clowns, liars, lazy people god I hope this game bombs. see the 2 links to compare 4:3 with widescreen. If you just don't 'get' what all the fuss is about you really should go read up and start demanding proper respect. Does anyone even use 4:3 now that matters? http://img5.imageshack.us/i/98963547.png/ 4:3 Note the shots. the 4:3 is 'as envisaged' by the devs, it shows a nice scene, plenty of immersion due to feeling 'in the game' because you have visual room to breathe. http://img22.imageshack.us/i/65311755.png/ WS 16/10 16/9 Then look at the widescreen shot. What real devs do is correct the projection matrix to take this into account.. the WS screen should show EXACTLY the same top and bottom as the 4:3 screen, with a little extra on the sides to take into account the shape of the monitor. However what it does instead is use the same 'width' of the 4:3 and simply CROPS the picture and top and bottom, thus losing immersion, ergonomics and environmental depth. You feel like you are 'stuck on' the screen rather than surrounded by a game. It runs much deeper than this but as I said I can't believe 2k of ALL devs are repeating this basic school boy error again. They really are cheap hacks. Worse is that they didn't take WS users seriously. Those WS users who say 'so what, I don't care' well done you are part of the problem. Lets hope you never want to play on a triple surround screen set up because i'd love to see you squinting at games that fake widescreen like this. Anyone who is playing in widescreen, be aware you POV is no aprox 1 foot in front of your body, zoomed in, sickening to some but for me personally I don't like what it does to immersion. And don't believe anything the devs say about 'artistic vision' because it's clear their 4:3 is so different and actually looks 'better' because it has z-axis breathing space. I really think someone at 2k should use all the massive profits from the first game to invest in some MODERN monitors over at the dev offices, they wouldn't need us players to keep doing their job for them then.… Expand
  6. MJ
    Feb 10, 2010
    3
    How'd they manage to keep a bunch of bugs that were existent in the first game? Wide-screen mouse sensitivity in menus? Subtitles not appearing correctly? Awkward mouse settings? It's like nobody tests their games anymore.
  7. ThomasJa
    Jul 24, 2011
    0
    This game bring nothing new to the genre. Not only is it buggy with bad controls but repetitive as hell. The story is bad filled with boring characters and stereotypes. And yet again re-spawning enemies. The control scheme is badly thought out. You have 8 plasmid and 8 weapon slots. I for one found it impossible to be able to bind all these to easy reachable keys with out dislocating myThis game bring nothing new to the genre. Not only is it buggy with bad controls but repetitive as hell. The story is bad filled with boring characters and stereotypes. And yet again re-spawning enemies. The control scheme is badly thought out. You have 8 plasmid and 8 weapon slots. I for one found it impossible to be able to bind all these to easy reachable keys with out dislocating my fingers. In the end you find yourself running around using 1 or 2 guns in combination with perhaps 1 to 3 plasmids. Sure you could bind for instance the mouse-wheel to for instance next and previous weapon but I have always found this kind of configuration highly unpredictable and unsatisfactory in combat situations. And this is if you can bind keys at all. In some cases the key-bindings doesn't even work as it should. This in turn breaks the combat system since you cant really switch fast enough between all these weapons and plasmids.

    The game-play in this game take me back to 1996. Nothing new to see here folks except a broken unsupported game.    … Expand
  8. piscian
    Nov 19, 2011
    2
    In a word "Bland". For clarification this game was not developed by the team that made the original. When the team declined to make a sequel because "Why?" The publisher 2k went forward with subsidiary studio used for making maps. They handed them the original and said "Make more" and that's really all they did. The engine and environment is mostly the same although PC players will noticeIn a word "Bland". For clarification this game was not developed by the team that made the original. When the team declined to make a sequel because "Why?" The publisher 2k went forward with subsidiary studio used for making maps. They handed them the original and said "Make more" and that's really all they did. The engine and environment is mostly the same although PC players will notice a downgrade and texture quality. the campaign is something like 8 hours long and very very redundant. You spend the entire struggling with boredom and a feeling of "been there done that." The original game story focused on the flaws inherent in Libertarianism. The idea that you need no social structure other than the basic values found in the ten commandments. Logically the next game would play the devils advocate and focus on the flaws of Libertarianisms polar opposite Socialism. This would require some serious thought so instead the studio just shucked in a generic villain with no motive other than control. Nothing the characters in the say have any meaning or baring on the story even the main villain has very little to say. The game is pretty free with weapons and ammo making the game exceedingly easy.I rarely needed to reload other than from crashes which btw are constant and really the one true antagonist. The game has no SLi support and is rampant with bugs. For this reason alone you should stay away. With everything else available avoid this game. Do not bother. Not even for free.… Expand
  9. Tritonio
    Nov 2, 2011
    6
    Great single player, terrible multiplayer. Randomly spawns you with an enemy targeting you back half of the times... Also the whole Games Live platform destroys the game. It's buggy, with cumbersome registration and at some point my account was deleted and I lost my savegames with it. I dropped the game and still regret paying for it.
  10. jakerfv
    May 20, 2012
    4
    Pretend your eating bland and mediocre food and your still hungry no matter how much you eat so you just keep on eating, that's a sum up of this game, for a price of 20$ on steam it is NOT WORTH IT, maybe MAYBE 5 bucks as this is what i payed for it, I was not pissed considering price and game play that i got but this is a really boring story with levels involving you doing the same stuffPretend your eating bland and mediocre food and your still hungry no matter how much you eat so you just keep on eating, that's a sum up of this game, for a price of 20$ on steam it is NOT WORTH IT, maybe MAYBE 5 bucks as this is what i payed for it, I was not pissed considering price and game play that i got but this is a really boring story with levels involving you doing the same stuff over and over again, your fighting the same enemies and you get a somewhat interesting story line but the tedious game play just crushes it completely.

    If you you really liked the game play of bioshock one and I mean you really just want to play anything that has all of that game play style, you might want to buy this one on sale.    … Expand
  11. nitai007
    Apr 28, 2013
    0
    this game is a masterpiece. everything about this game is great. the combat is unique and fun. the dual wielding of powers and weapons really make it good. the story is fantastic as well, its one of the best videogame stories ever!!!! the game also has much more player choice which affects the ending.
    rapture is still super awesome and provides one of the greatest videogame locations    this game is a masterpiece. everything about this game is great. the combat is unique and fun. the dual wielding of powers and weapons really make it good. the story is fantastic as well, its one of the best videogame stories ever!!!! the game also has much more player choice which affects the ending.
    rapture is still super awesome and provides one of the greatest videogame locations ever!!!
    i dont have any complaints about the game. this game is just perfect!!!!!!!!!!! this is a must buy!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    bioshock 2 is one of the best game ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    … Expand
  12. TemplarGR
    Sep 9, 2016
    0
    88 on metacritic for this? I want some of what the "professional" reviewers were smoking. Totally overrated AAA trash, like the first Bioshock, which was garbage, but WORSE. Don't bother with this, this isn't worth your time or attention. We have games like this to blame for the sad state of AAA gaming today. Never trust any professional critic who signed with his name a good score for88 on metacritic for this? I want some of what the "professional" reviewers were smoking. Totally overrated AAA trash, like the first Bioshock, which was garbage, but WORSE. Don't bother with this, this isn't worth your time or attention. We have games like this to blame for the sad state of AAA gaming today. Never trust any professional critic who signed with his name a good score for this game, you have been warned.… Expand
  13. dan2600
    Aug 25, 2014
    5
    As a "game" 4 as an interactive experience 7

    I got this game on a steam sale after pasing it up 4 years ago. I played System Shock as a kid and loved bioshock as well. Game-play is boring, simple shooter style. Trick the dumb AI, played it on hard wasn't challenged at all. No penalty for dying. Lots of ammo, even though it's all nerfed, finding enough medkits is another story.    As a "game" 4 as an interactive experience 7

    I got this game on a steam sale after pasing it up 4 years ago. I played System Shock as a kid and loved bioshock as well.

    Game-play is boring, simple shooter style. Trick the dumb AI, played it on hard wasn't challenged at all. No penalty for dying. Lots of ammo, even though it's all nerfed, finding enough medkits is another story.

    The story is nice, made-for-tv movie level good, but still very "video-game". Voice acting, is great, music is wonderful.

    Overall a snorefest through mudsville, watch the cut scenes on youtube and buy the soundtrack and save your time.

    about to give bioshock 3 a go...lets see if it is any better.    … Expand
  14. AlienSpaceBats
    Oct 9, 2013
    7
    Even though it's a complete rehash of the first game, and suffers from an extremely malignant case of consolitis (with low-quality textures and 360 button graphics all over the place) I prefer this one. Taking on the role of a Big Daddy and interacting with the little sisters plays a large part in this, but endlessly shooting up splicers eventually gets too boring after a while. As ever,Even though it's a complete rehash of the first game, and suffers from an extremely malignant case of consolitis (with low-quality textures and 360 button graphics all over the place) I prefer this one. Taking on the role of a Big Daddy and interacting with the little sisters plays a large part in this, but endlessly shooting up splicers eventually gets too boring after a while. As ever, an average FPS with above average narrative.… Expand
  15. 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.
  16. nonaste
    Oct 29, 2014
    10
    Outstanding game. Great story. Great script. Great voice acting. Great graphics. Great replay value. I mean we all have different tastes but this is a Great first person shooter with RPG elements that I highly recommend.
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. Claytality
    Jan 5, 2015
    9
    Great story, great graphics, great atmosphere/environment, great weapons, great exploration. To be honest I find it difficult to find any flaws with this game, aside from the fact that multiplayer is completely dead.

    I really enjoyed guarding the little sister while she harvests, and the ability to simultaneously use plasmids and weapons was a very welcome change from the first    Great story, great graphics, great atmosphere/environment, great weapons, great exploration. To be honest I find it difficult to find any flaws with this game, aside from the fact that multiplayer is completely dead.

    I really enjoyed guarding the little sister while she harvests, and the ability to simultaneously use plasmids and weapons was a very welcome change from the first Bioshock. Big Sister was also a great addition.

    Much of the core game of Bioshock is still here, but I think that is what makes the game so good.

    Took me 22 hours, loved every second of it. Definitely recommend.    … Expand
  20. birdman3
    Nov 13, 2012
    9
    Bioshock 2 is a worth successor to Bioshock 1. It improves upon a number of the issues with Bioshock 1 (e.g. you can use weapons and plasmids, you can use more tonics, and they changed the hacking game). The story line is not as strong for this game, but it is still the driver in this game. I can't say anything bad about the game, except that it is not as groundbreaking as its predecessor.Bioshock 2 is a worth successor to Bioshock 1. It improves upon a number of the issues with Bioshock 1 (e.g. you can use weapons and plasmids, you can use more tonics, and they changed the hacking game). The story line is not as strong for this game, but it is still the driver in this game. I can't say anything bad about the game, except that it is not as groundbreaking as its predecessor. Highly recommended.… Expand
  21. jerod
    Dec 22, 2012
    5
    Honestly, I would have rated this game a 7-8 if it wasn't for windows live. I couldn't get windows live to work once and I seriously can't see why I needed it to play single player through steam. It's a cheap, lazy means of DRM and I was annoyed as hell by it. As for the game, I played about 2 hours and just got bored. It was the same stuff as in bioshock 1 and it just didn't really gripHonestly, I would have rated this game a 7-8 if it wasn't for windows live. I couldn't get windows live to work once and I seriously can't see why I needed it to play single player through steam. It's a cheap, lazy means of DRM and I was annoyed as hell by it. As for the game, I played about 2 hours and just got bored. It was the same stuff as in bioshock 1 and it just didn't really grip me. I can see why some people might love that type of game, which is why I rated it as high as I did. I'm just tired of ubiquitous shooters with simplistic mechanics. But, if you loved Bioshock 1 and you're starving for more, you'll probably like this game because it gives you lots of almost exactly that.… Expand
  22. will824
    Jan 19, 2015
    9
    A very good succesor of the first Bioshock game.

    It gives you the possibility to play as a new character and shows you and alternate story of the Rapture world. For me it was even better than the first part.
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. Jonathan117
    Mar 23, 2014
    10
    Amazing sequel and the best atmosphere of all time!
    Positives:
    - Excellent Atmosphere
    - Excellent Story
    - Excellent Gun Play
    - Excellent Voice Acting
    Negatives:
    - Too Short
  26. sft
    Jul 4, 2014
    10
    Big Sister knows best

    Bioshock was a wonderful game (5/5) and BIOSHOCK 2 is no less an achievement. 2K have taken all the elements that made the original so great and have tweaked them in all the right ways to make the second game even better than the first. The inventive story behind Rapture is further developed and the weapons, combat, hacking, and upgrade progression have all been    Big Sister knows best

    Bioshock was a wonderful game (5/5) and BIOSHOCK 2 is no less an achievement. 2K have taken all the elements that made the original so great and have tweaked them in all the right ways to make the second game even better than the first. The inventive story behind Rapture is further developed and the weapons, combat, hacking, and upgrade progression have all been improved. The various classes of hysterical splicers still wander around chattering hilariously to themselves and several new enemies have been introduced to add range to the combat. The plasmids and weapons have been improved and you can now wield both at the same time (although you can’t use them simultaneously -- that would make things too easy). The voice acting remains excellent as does the writing, and the story of Rapture is wrapped up nicely in an unusually poignant ending. A true AAA game -- highly recommended.    … Expand
  27. 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
  28. Piscaso
    Jul 13, 2013
    10
    The good: Not going to lie.... Best game I've ever played. When playing the first Bioshock, I felt the controls were very "clunky". It was just annoying to switch between weapons. Bioshock 2 added dual wield. The plasmids were fun and all. But my favorite part by far was the weapons! The drill was amazing. The characters were amazing, and seeing through the eyes of a little sister addedThe good: Not going to lie.... Best game I've ever played. When playing the first Bioshock, I felt the controls were very "clunky". It was just annoying to switch between weapons. Bioshock 2 added dual wield. The plasmids were fun and all. But my favorite part by far was the weapons! The drill was amazing. The characters were amazing, and seeing through the eyes of a little sister added to my total infatuation with Rapture. The thing that made this game that almost made me cry was how sweet the little sisters are. The say the cutest and sweetest things to you. The graphics are amazing too. My FAVORITE thing about this game is that there are different endings. That's my favorite thing ever in any videogame. And apparently there are 6! This may be why I didn't like Infinite as much. The bad: The problems I have with this game are things that take out immersion. Drill fuel. The drill fuel was annoying because apparently you're the only Big Daddy that needs drill fuel. The rest can drill away while in the beginning you can only hold a drill spin for 5 seconds. While the Little Sisters were adorable and all, there was just something that really bothered me. After you kill her Big Daddy, she starts crying. But if you walk close to her she acts like nothing happened and smiles at you. When you step away she immediately starts crying again. It's not too important but it still took me out of the game a bit. All in all this game was amazing. Even with the few things wrong with it I still had the most fun I've ever had in a videogame. Even Infinite wasn't as good as this.… Expand
  29. delaiah
    May 31, 2014
    10
    How good is this game? Well, even with 745 positive reviews, I still feel like it deserves more praise! I personally like BioShock 2 more than its predecessor. It's longer, with less jump scares and a more elaborate story than #1. This allows you to really soak in Rapture's atmosphere, get to know characters more intimately and being a Big Daddy gives you more freedom to explore rapture atHow good is this game? Well, even with 745 positive reviews, I still feel like it deserves more praise! I personally like BioShock 2 more than its predecessor. It's longer, with less jump scares and a more elaborate story than #1. This allows you to really soak in Rapture's atmosphere, get to know characters more intimately and being a Big Daddy gives you more freedom to explore rapture at a slower pace.

    Gameplay has improved since the last game, too. Not only does it allow for plasmids and guns to be used simultaneously, but the developer has also added means to play a more tactical game with traps and devices, thus adding more variety to how one approaches a situation.

    Dialogues and monologues are solid, levels present more variety and are designed to be more open instead of only having small rooms connected by tight passages. Sound effects are also top notch, leaving nothing to be desired.

    Overall, after playing a ton of games over the past 20+ years including all games of the BioShock series and DLCs, BioShock 2 still remains my favorite game of all time and I would very much recommend it to any fan of fiction and FPS.    … Expand
  30. 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.
  31. 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
  32. 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.
  33. 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
  34. jacob4
    Jun 19, 2017
    10
    A touching story of a bond that must be mended, BioShock 2 changes a few game play mechanics since you are playing as a Big Daddy, but it's still an interesting concept. The horror is turned down a bit but there's still plenty of atmosphere, beautiful underwater settings, more crazier villains, and a heart wrenching gripping story. BioShock adds more to the dramatic lore and story ofA touching story of a bond that must be mended, BioShock 2 changes a few game play mechanics since you are playing as a Big Daddy, but it's still an interesting concept. The horror is turned down a bit but there's still plenty of atmosphere, beautiful underwater settings, more crazier villains, and a heart wrenching gripping story. BioShock adds more to the dramatic lore and story of Rapture. A nice video game sequel worth playing, and excellent story of love, sacrifice, bonds, idealism, and epic adventure!… Expand
  35. 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
  36. BluEcterion
    Jul 29, 2015
    10
    Perhaps the game lack from the originality of the first and with the elimination of others atractive aspects, but it compensate with a more closer interaction with the little sisters and the strong bond between the protagonist and his little sister, the more charming aspect of the little sisters (more prettier) make you love it in the end. The first one like me more but soon was forgottenPerhaps the game lack from the originality of the first and with the elimination of others atractive aspects, but it compensate with a more closer interaction with the little sisters and the strong bond between the protagonist and his little sister, the more charming aspect of the little sisters (more prettier) make you love it in the end. The first one like me more but soon was forgotten while the second carved more in my mind for the feeling implied and I wont forget it easily.… Expand
  37. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    7
    A sequel that ends up feeling too much of the same. Still has that amazing atmosphere and world. But its story and characters failed to fully grip me.
  38. Frostee
    Mar 13, 2016
    10
    Its masterpiece, great game, great story, I like it.
    I think is a best game of seria Bioshock
    BUY THIS RIGHT NOW!!!
    I LOVE PLAY A GRANDFATHER, YEAH!!!
  39. Jodle
    Dec 1, 2015
    8
    Big dady........
    ........... . .
  40. 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
  41. TwistedCritic
    Jul 24, 2016
    10
    I don't know why people consider this the worst Bioshock; it easily exceeds Infinite in terms of story and gameplay, and it at least makes more sense than Infinite. It certainly doesn't overtake Bioshock 1, but it's right behind it. Bioshock 2 gave us a more personal look at Rapture and showed us the human side of the enemy. It improved the gameplay and introduced duel wielding, whileI don't know why people consider this the worst Bioshock; it easily exceeds Infinite in terms of story and gameplay, and it at least makes more sense than Infinite. It certainly doesn't overtake Bioshock 1, but it's right behind it. Bioshock 2 gave us a more personal look at Rapture and showed us the human side of the enemy. It improved the gameplay and introduced duel wielding, while Infinite turned the game into a standard FPS wave shooter with very little exploration and no morality choices. The developers of this game could do wonders with the Bioshock series now that Irrational has abandoned it. I'd love to see them take the helm, and what new stories await us.… Expand
  42. S0pun
    Oct 20, 2019
    0
    Bioshock - очень неудачный порт консольного шутера, угол обзора как будто тебе на голову одели коробку с дыркой, при быстром аиминге у меня башка от балтики 9 так не болела.
  43. theToughRaf
    May 2, 2018
    1
    piece of sh*t. not interesting and boring. dont play it if you dont have anything else to do.
  44. Wineneeder
    Oct 2, 2019
    2
    the blandest game idiots online like. take the already bland gameplay of the first and retread the plot and characters, worse try to redeem the original villain, who was comic book evil.

    the same exact look and setting, likely stolen from the fallout series, and the same braindead writing, only this time, the protagonist is also braindead. this is the biggest pile of garbage, from a    the blandest game idiots online like. take the already bland gameplay of the first and retread the plot and characters, worse try to redeem the original villain, who was comic book evil.

    the same exact look and setting, likely stolen from the fallout series, and the same braindead writing, only this time, the protagonist is also braindead.

    this is the biggest pile of garbage, from a massively overhyped series and a true waste of time/money.    … Expand
  45. MadnessisRising
    Mar 15, 2019
    10
    Everything which was very good in Bioshock 1 is now perfect!
    - the gameplay got improved
    - more interesting and important characters
    - better weapons
    - Damn cool and also sad story
    - Decision taking (with consequences)

    By far the best game in the Bioshock-series. Simply said this game is perfection.
  46. PeakZach
    Jul 18, 2020
    1
    Looks and feels very similar to the first and I am excited to play this! However, my screen resolution is an option but GUI issues are extremely common. The quest arrow is cut off from the top requiring the map to be opened almost constantly, and when I attempt to fix the GUI scale, the screen gets funky and pushes everything to the right, even when changes are reverted; making playingLooks and feels very similar to the first and I am excited to play this! However, my screen resolution is an option but GUI issues are extremely common. The quest arrow is cut off from the top requiring the map to be opened almost constantly, and when I attempt to fix the GUI scale, the screen gets funky and pushes everything to the right, even when changes are reverted; making playing impossible. Seems these issues have existed for a while in the steam discussions so not hopeful they will ever be fixed. Going to try again sometime in the future.… Expand
  47. Abdulaziz1
    Nov 7, 2022
    10
    My favorite Bioshock game. Gameplay is made much more fun in this game. The DLC is one of it not the most well done DLC of all time.
  48. Kemp
    Mar 1, 2021
    6
    My reviews for Bioshock 1 and Infinite capture my views on the series. I'd say the first one is the only one really worth playing. Bioshock 2 is still better than Infinite (because of Infinite's garbage story), but it does not really have many new ideas and the story is lackluster. Also, what happened to Tenenbaum?

    When I was playing this game, I was enjoying it at first, but I quickly    My reviews for Bioshock 1 and Infinite capture my views on the series. I'd say the first one is the only one really worth playing. Bioshock 2 is still better than Infinite (because of Infinite's garbage story), but it does not really have many new ideas and the story is lackluster. Also, what happened to Tenenbaum?

    When I was playing this game, I was enjoying it at first, but I quickly found myself just trying to steamroll through to get to the end. I'd give it a miss.    … Expand
  49. vova22379
    Dec 18, 2021
    3
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  50. tufekciero
    Mar 12, 2021
    4
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    Jun 6, 2022
    7
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  52. MaxieZeus
    Sep 20, 2022
    7
    If the first Bioshock was the brain this is heart of the Bioshock universe sadly there aren't much improvements on the first game but still you may like this more depending on your preferences.
  53. HeitorCampos
    Mar 13, 2023
    8
    Better than the prequel in many ways, but worse in many other ways. It´s not as memorable or as purposeful, but it is really good.
  54. ChrisOzzie
    Jan 26, 2014
    9
    There are very few differences between Bioshock 1 & 2. They both share the same graphics engine. However, PC gamers cannot properly enjoy the new particle effects featured by the DirectX10 support without encountering major stability issues. Therefore, the graphical improvements made from Bioshock 1 are rather incremental. Both games both share the same audio problems and issues withThere are very few differences between Bioshock 1 & 2. They both share the same graphics engine. However, PC gamers cannot properly enjoy the new particle effects featured by the DirectX10 support without encountering major stability issues. Therefore, the graphical improvements made from Bioshock 1 are rather incremental. Both games both share the same audio problems and issues with the mouse sensitivity and controls. However, as long as you know what files to open and which values to change, the crazy mouse sensitivity and skipping sound should plague you no more than it did in Bioshock 1. This sequel did not take the franchise in a new direction the way Mass Effect 2 or System Shock 2 did. However, much like God of War 2, Bioshock 2 had a nearly perfect prequel. As a result, they took an already winning recipe of extraordinary level design and phenomenal combat, and cleverly refined and modified this formula into another incredible experience in Rapture. Bioshock 2 delivers a less memorable experience, but certainly not an all-around worse experience. This sequel takes place 10 years after the events of Bioshock 1 and places the player in the glorified fish tank of Rapture. Evolution has taken its toll on this underwater utopia, and has become a darker and creeper place with incredibly impressive aesthetics. Bioshock 2 handles moral choice and its consequences incredibly better than the first game. It focuses more on personal confrontations and less on the philosophy behind Rapture. The ending is much more meaningful and emotionally overwhelming as the repercussions of your choices unfold into an incredibly satisfying conclusion. The secondary goals of finding and defending Adam stuffed corpses offers incredibly rewarding challenges. In addition, Bioshock 2 features new and overwhelmingly powerful enemies that keep the gameplay fresh. Exploring the underwater skyscrapers in Rapture has never been this much fun.… Expand
  55. Akadrud
    Jun 2, 2014
    7
    First Bioshock was a masterpiece and, if i didn't play it, i would give the second chapter a higher score. But.. there's some new things but not so many and though we have another really good story behind the game.. i don't think it is involving as the first. Graphic is the same, looks like recycled. And it's short, but if you can buy it ina bundle for cheap (like i did) it's a good experience.
  56. 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
  57. 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.
  58. 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
  59. ReubenIsAGod
    Jul 1, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was WRONG about Bioshock 2 ~ this is the ONLY bioshock that actually feels like an immersive sim. Really well done game. Beautiful narrative and characters. An absolute classic!… Expand
  60. Nataraja
    Mar 5, 2013
    5
    This is just a reboot of BioShock and where the original had a lot of interest for me it was not a very engaging story. Furthermore in an attempt to make the controls "better" for the PC they made them far worse. If I had paid full price I would have been very disappointed. I may eventually play it all the way through but for now I have more than enough interesting games to explore.This is just a reboot of BioShock and where the original had a lot of interest for me it was not a very engaging story. Furthermore in an attempt to make the controls "better" for the PC they made them far worse. If I had paid full price I would have been very disappointed. I may eventually play it all the way through but for now I have more than enough interesting games to explore. This might have made an interesting DLC but is not worthy as a sequel to its far superior predecessor. Thank god I got it for free with my BioShock Infinite preorder.… Expand
  61. fedak
    Nov 23, 2012
    8
    I had played and enjoyed the original Bioshock a number of years ago- though I
  62. 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
  63. GeoKureli
    Nov 11, 2012
    5
    One of the worst games I've played. how does a game with almost no new functionality over the first have 4 times the bugs. The first Bioshock was amazing, the only game with a story I cared about. It was compelling, this just had melodrama. i hated all the characters the missions were forced, and so far I've seen nothing that adds anything to the story of rapture. the levels are 3 teiredOne of the worst games I've played. how does a game with almost no new functionality over the first have 4 times the bugs. The first Bioshock was amazing, the only game with a story I cared about. It was compelling, this just had melodrama. i hated all the characters the missions were forced, and so far I've seen nothing that adds anything to the story of rapture. the levels are 3 teired mazes and i spend the whole game getting shot and having no clue who is shooting me. the audio is **** where the original was masterful. being a big daddy is cool, but it was better in the first one. this is just escort missions. did the same team even make this?… Expand
  64. 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
  65. 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.
  66. 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
  67. 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
  68. 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
  69. 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
  70. 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
  71. 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.
  72. 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.
  73. 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
  74. 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
  75. 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
  76. Sweededcentral
    May 21, 2013
    5
    Bioshock 2: The long awaited sequel to Bioshock. While In no means a bad game, its in no means a GOOD game, let me explain:
    1. The graphics are to cartoonish! While this works in games like TF2, here it's just out of place. In the first level, I'm greeted with a dark environment, wich is expected, because its Bioshock. But I look up, AND THERES FREAKIN PINK CORAL!
    2. The voice acting is    Bioshock 2: The long awaited sequel to Bioshock. While In no means a bad game, its in no means a GOOD game, let me explain:
    1. The graphics are to cartoonish! While this works in games like TF2, here it's just out of place. In the first level, I'm greeted with a dark environment, wich is expected, because its Bioshock. But I look up, AND THERES FREAKIN PINK CORAL!
    2. The voice acting is So-so. Some of the parts, like Alexander the Great, and Dr.Suchong are amazing performances, all the others seem like the actor didn't want to be there.
    3. The Big Sisters, while nicely designed, are just a boss that shows up when the game slows down.
    4. I enjoyed playing as the Big Daddy, I really did, but making you go on escort missions CONSTANTLY just to get adam is stupid! Each time you get adam, its a all out war, and should be planned out.
    5. The endings....oh god those endings. While longer than the first ones, there just boring to watch and leaves you feeling unsatisfied.

    Its still a good game, but certainly not as good as the first installment. If you want a simple shooter, this might be for you. But If you loved the first one, maybe just watch a lets play, because hardcore fans (like myself) will not enjoy this game.    … Expand
  77. 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
  78. 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.
  79. iddqd4
    Mar 17, 2018
    8
    Команда разработчиков сменилась, и вышло немного вторично но увлекательно.
  80. 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
  81. Arjuna
    Sep 6, 2013
    10
    aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  82. 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
  83. NP-complete
    Oct 25, 2016
    6
    Similar to the game: a great story, but the environment is too dark and repetitive for my taste. In terms of gameplay, it doesn't add too much to the previous installment (and, personally, I don't like FPS too much).
  84. 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.
  85. 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
  86. NikoLinni
    Feb 21, 2014
    5
    I really. Really wanted to like this game.

    Techincal side of things: What the hell? Is it because I'm running a lower end computer? Suddenly BS2 didn't like my computer, forcing me to put BS2 into DX9 and making everything look poorly. Then there was *No Manual Plasmid Reload* which meant that you'd either have to edit a config file or fire off what little EVE you had left so Delta    I really. Really wanted to like this game.

    Techincal side of things: What the hell? Is it because I'm running a lower end computer? Suddenly BS2 didn't like my computer, forcing me to put BS2 into DX9 and making everything look poorly. Then there was *No Manual Plasmid Reload* which meant that you'd either have to edit a config file or fire off what little EVE you had left so Delta would reload. There's NO Weapon/Plasmid wheel, and coming back from Bioshock Infinite, that was ridiculous. What genius decided to have it in console releases, but not on PC? And multiplayer, don't make me laugh. Obvious console port is obvious (especially when the prompts for what buttons to push >>Are Xbox 360, not PC, buttons    … Expand
  87. 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.
  88. 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
  89. 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
  90. 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
  91. 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
  92. zimmer600
    Nov 20, 2017
    7
    Comparing the first and second parts of BioShock, I definitely give the palm of the championship to the original game. From the continuation, after all, I wanted to get much more vivid emotions and rich impressions. But it is important to understand that it is with unreasonable expectations that most of the claims to BioShock 2 are connected. If we consider it in isolation from itsComparing the first and second parts of BioShock, I definitely give the palm of the championship to the original game. From the continuation, after all, I wanted to get much more vivid emotions and rich impressions. But it is important to understand that it is with unreasonable expectations that most of the claims to BioShock 2 are connected. If we consider it in isolation from its predecessor, we get a very atmospheric, deeply worked shooter with complex non-ordinary mechanics and a tolerable script. It all depends on which side to look at.… Expand
  93. 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.
  94. 4y4
    Feb 15, 2020
    9
    This game was awesome back in 2010. It's now a little bit outdated but still playable.
  95. 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
  96. 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
  97. 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!
  98. 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
  99. KingJailson
    Apr 10, 2019
    7
    Excelente jogo, não o melhor de todo o BioShock, mas um bom jogo, apesar de ainda rolar crashes durante a jogatina.
  100. 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.
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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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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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