BioShock 2: Minerva's Den

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Game Revolution
    91
    It's one hell of a trip from beginning to end and, by the end of its four-hour journey, will only make it tougher for you to wait two years for BioShock Infinite.
  2. GameSpot
    Jan 5, 2011
    85
    This add-on's great pacing and memorable story are excellent reasons to return to Rapture.
  3. Game Informer
    85
    Minerva's Den also offers a tightly wound narrative that is easy to digest and unlike any other tale told under the sea.
  5. 3DJuegos
    80
    With its copious amounts of content and inspiring new setting, Minerva's Den provides a great reason to head back into Rapture City again.
  6. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Dec 25, 2010
    70
    Solid, but not startling. [Issue#51, p.103]
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  7. GamerNode
    60
    Some refreshing of the game's major mechanics or pacing could have spliced this DLC to the next level, but unfortunately its repetitive nature holds it back. If you are a sucker for Rapture lore, then Minerva's Den may yet be worth the $10.

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User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 63 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 63
  3. Negative: 2 out of 63
  1. platguy4
    May 25, 2012
    9
    This is a truly excellent example of what a DLC should offer - it fits perfectly with the franchise while offering a fresh experience. TheThis is a truly excellent example of what a DLC should offer - it fits perfectly with the franchise while offering a fresh experience. The great shame is that it shows the holes in bioshock 2. If bioshock 2 would have shown this kind of challenge and originality it would have been a ground breaking game - shame that we had to wait for a DLC to show what the developers could really do with the franchise… Full Review »
  2. AlBal665
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. This is the first time I’ve played Minerva’s Den as part of the Bioshock Remastered Collection for PS4 and I think it’s the best of the lot so far and an absolutely amazing DLC. It has so much more content, new and interesting enemies like the very cool Lancer Big Daddies and the story is phenomenal. I love how it explains how the technology in Rapture is still working and what happened to Tenenbaum but also the story of Milton, Pearl and The Thinker was outstanding. The twist really caught me unawares and the ending actually made me cry it was so beautiful. A perfect addition to Bioshock 2.… Full Review »
  3. yangfanhong
    Apr 19, 2023
    8
    Graet. This extra level is a wonderful supplement of the main story. And the plot of the dlc itself is intriguing.
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