BioShock 2

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8.3

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  1. OMGitsTHEMEMI
    Jul 11, 2023
    10
    An amazing sequel that is better than the first game both the main story and the Minerva's den dlc are 10 out of 10.
  2. dwgfgq
    Apr 18, 2023
    10
    this it's a very good, have an good story not so long but have 6 finals and that are very good, game play that when you hav an ps4 or ps3
  3. goodgriff33
    Jan 24, 2023
    9
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  4. JrDouble
    Dec 7, 2022
    8
    A great game that didn't quite live up to the first game, but still a very solid experience and if you loved the first one you won't be disappointed here. A solid entry in an amazing the trilogy, just not the best of the three.
  5. hector_bcn98
    Nov 10, 2022
    8
    Bioshock 2 tenía la complicada idea de ser continuísta casi en todo del primer Bioshock por el escandaloso peso que tuvo en la industria. No era lo mismo, la sorpresa ya no estaba ahí, pero igualmente... qué juegazo!
  6. TyyroneMugga
    Sep 27, 2022
    9
    Gameplay - 10/10
    Characters - 8.5/10
    Visuals - 8.75/10
    Story - 8.25/10
    Uniqueness - 8.25/10
  7. Jattaman
    Aug 28, 2022
    7
    Senza dubbio un bel gioco, buona grafica, giocabile e nel complesso ben fatto.

    Il problema è che è sin troppo simile al primo episodio.

    Stesse meccaniche, ambientazioni identiche.

    Sembra quasi di rigiocare il primo capitolo. Produzione piuttosto pigra.

    Non l'ho terminato.
  8. iFrosty
    Apr 4, 2022
    10
    Best game in its generation.
    Best game in its generation.
    Best game in its generation.
  9. DrPebba
    May 15, 2021
    9
    This is my favorite bioshock game and one of my favorites too, i dont understand why is it so bad revieved, yeah it probably doesnt make to much new things but hey if it aint broke dont fix it, i love the world of rapture and being in it again as a big daddy is great, the gameplay and weapons are upgraded, the story was really cool even if it wasnt as good as the original for many, andThis is my favorite bioshock game and one of my favorites too, i dont understand why is it so bad revieved, yeah it probably doesnt make to much new things but hey if it aint broke dont fix it, i love the world of rapture and being in it again as a big daddy is great, the gameplay and weapons are upgraded, the story was really cool even if it wasnt as good as the original for many, and this one i actually play it for a lot of time, cause the first one i beat it in 2 days, the ending is really good and the same astethic as the 1st just makes it better, such an underrated game that if you enjoyed the 1st one you will enjoy too… Expand
  10. SimoneGhetto94
    May 10, 2021
    7
    Overall a good game that suffers slightly from too much similarity with the first chapter. The setting of Rapture is certainly suggestive but it is an almost perfect replica of what we saw in the first chapter.
    Gameplay almost identical to the previous one but slightly dull on some mechanics (automatic eve reload, weapon and plasmid selection).
    Overall a good FPS with a story, albeit    Overall a good game that suffers slightly from too much similarity with the first chapter. The setting of Rapture is certainly suggestive but it is an almost perfect replica of what we saw in the first chapter.
    Gameplay almost identical to the previous one but slightly dull on some mechanics (automatic eve reload, weapon and plasmid selection).
    Overall a good FPS with a story, albeit interesting and fascinating, which has too many similarities with the first chapter (also on how to get the different good, bad and undecided endings).
    The slightly lower rating than in the previous chapter is because it does not present great innovations.
    Gameplay: 7/10
    History: 7/10
    Setting: 9/10
    Graphics: 7/10 (no substantial difference compared to the previous chapter)
    Overall: 7/10    … Expand
  11. FidelGastro
    May 8, 2021
    8
    Everything from the original game has been improved, even the story which wasnt interesting for me in the first Bioshock game. Now it feeled kinda familiar, but in way that made me enjoy this game more.

    i liked the improved combat system. Addition of new foes into game is more than appreciable. Especially these Big Chungus slicers and especially Big Sisters. These sisters were payin in    Everything from the original game has been improved, even the story which wasnt interesting for me in the first Bioshock game. Now it feeled kinda familiar, but in way that made me enjoy this game more.

    i liked the improved combat system. Addition of new foes into game is more than appreciable. Especially these Big Chungus slicers and especially Big Sisters. These sisters were payin in my.. (a**).
    But after finishing the game, i can say that i enjoyed encounters with them.

    New guns were a little bit strange from begining but after few minutes i was able to kill my foes with it easily. Weapon upgrades are hidden like in first game, so its a little bit challenging to modify your weapons. I liked it.

    Hacking tool system is much better than in Bioshock 1... honestly, its better to do it with tool than that tube hacking in first game.

    Story is more catchy than in original Bioshock.

    In the end im going to give this game sweet 8/10. It entertained me for two afternoons.    … Expand
  12. dizzypinwheel
    Sep 19, 2020
    0
    Great game/story that was soured by the bugs that plagued the final portion of the game and made its re-play value tank. If the bugs weren't such an issue, this would easily have been a 9 out of 10, but the bugs were just that bad.
  13. AlexvaderII
    Sep 10, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bioshock 2 es un gran juego, historia impresionante, buenos graficos, mayor cantidad de armas y plasmidos que el primer juego, finales diferentes, gran jugabilidad, amplia la historia del juego original en cuanto a la ciudad, y es tan parecido al primero que parece un gran DLC y justamente eso es lo bueno del juego pero también lo malo al mismo tiempo, creo que innova muy poco, pero al final volvemos a Rapture y es la excusa perfecta. Veremos diferentes tipos de enemigos y situaciones, al final es un juego redondo en todos sus aspectos pero si lo comparo con el primero esta muy por debajo en relacion a la historia porque en sus otros aspectos hace un gran trabajo. En fin recomendada esta segunda entrega es un gran juego en primera persona que también tiene su modo online que fue muy divertido y original.… Expand
  14. Burattix54
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Basically the same as Bioshock 1 but with a more aggressive gameplay that feels a lot better to play.
    The excort missions with the little sister are not very fun and get old fast. They could have just made the big daddies stronger if they wanted obtaining ADAM to be harder.
    The story and lore is not as interesting IMO, but being able to explore new areas of Rapture is great. Love it as    Basically the same as Bioshock 1 but with a more aggressive gameplay that feels a lot better to play.
    The excort missions with the little sister are not very fun and get old fast. They could have just made the big daddies stronger if they wanted obtaining ADAM to be harder.
    The story and lore is not as interesting IMO, but being able to explore new areas of Rapture is great. Love it as much as the first one.    … Expand
  15. Hellgates666
    Jun 25, 2020
    7
    Bioshock 2 delves back into Rapture, and does it well. Playing as a big daddy gives you a sense of power and invincibility, trading some of the horror aspects from the first game for a more action oriented game style. The story was good, but didn't have the quality you would necessarily expect after having played the first bioshock. Still, an enjoyable experience and a good second look at Rapture.
  16. ToshLichev
    Jun 21, 2020
    7
    Bioshock 2 manages to improve on many of 1's problems, but fails to give us a compelling enough reason to return to Rapture. A mediocre story lessens an otherwise great gaming experience.
  17. Jyadaus
    May 17, 2020
    7
    I just played this game after finished Bioshock. Bioshock was fascinating. Story, gameplay, combat system was really good. There is small thing i didn't like but this game still one of the greatest FPS game in 7th gen.

    I dont know what i am feeling to this game. I like the story, but they are also removed all of plot twists. Also, endings was great. Weapons are changed, but feeling    I just played this game after finished Bioshock. Bioshock was fascinating. Story, gameplay, combat system was really good. There is small thing i didn't like but this game still one of the greatest FPS game in 7th gen.

    I dont know what i am feeling to this game. I like the story, but they are also removed all of plot twists. Also, endings was great.

    Weapons are changed, but feeling is still same. Plasmids are completely same. They just added new plasmids. They added big sisters completely different from first game. And plus, they removed boss fights! No, big sisters aren't boss.

    I have fun while playing this game. But its should be an expansion pack.    … Expand
  18. xXClutchDutchXx
    Jan 29, 2020
    9
    I love this game! Innovative for it's time and the play on endings while allowing for an easier play through for a sacrifice of your dignity to man kind is done wonderfully here. If your like me you took the easy route, not knowing the consequence of harvesting a sister until it was too late. If makes you cautious of your discussions and gives options meaning. This is done in a way thatI love this game! Innovative for it's time and the play on endings while allowing for an easier play through for a sacrifice of your dignity to man kind is done wonderfully here. If your like me you took the easy route, not knowing the consequence of harvesting a sister until it was too late. If makes you cautious of your discussions and gives options meaning. This is done in a way that games like dishonored would use years to come. This is definitely a kust-play in my book.… Expand
  19. egoBorder
    Dec 3, 2019
    8
    A surprisingly solid sequel, what it loses in terms of story it gains in terms of gameplay. Certainly a must-play if you loved the original's tense atmosphere as well as its claustrophobic setting.

    Unfortunately the story is hampered by returning to Rapture and its timeline. Something set a couple of decades after the original might have been better; as it is this ends up feeling like    A surprisingly solid sequel, what it loses in terms of story it gains in terms of gameplay. Certainly a must-play if you loved the original's tense atmosphere as well as its claustrophobic setting.

    Unfortunately the story is hampered by returning to Rapture and its timeline. Something set a couple of decades after the original might have been better; as it is this ends up feeling like Bioshock Lite. But on a moment-to-moment basis the story is still serviceable and expertly directed and acted, so it's not a complete turn-off.

    While combat has a steep learning curve, it will have you using a wider range of abilities than the original ever required. So if you can get over some initial frustration, the game becomes more and more rewarding and fair.

    Final complaint is the sometimes awful hit detection, making a sure hit inexplicably miss. This resulting in me spamming shots and plasmids just to ensure contact, but even so I had a ton of frustrating deaths.    … Expand
  20. The_LizardKing
    Aug 29, 2019
    9
    Bioshock 2 is great. The combat has vastly improved and the inclusion of many new weapons an abilities have improved the series greatly. They often put you into interesting situations that are so much fun. The environments are just as good as the original and the story will pull on your heartstrings. The character you play as isn't as great as Jack but Eleanor and Lam are great. The storyBioshock 2 is great. The combat has vastly improved and the inclusion of many new weapons an abilities have improved the series greatly. They often put you into interesting situations that are so much fun. The environments are just as good as the original and the story will pull on your heartstrings. The character you play as isn't as great as Jack but Eleanor and Lam are great. The story isn't as philosophical as I would've liked but it is still great. Overall, this is a wonderful sequel to one of my favorite games and it definitely deserves to be played.… Expand
  21. BSchwarz95
    Jul 9, 2018
    9
    This is one of the best possible sequels Bioshock could have had, for a great number of reasons. First of all, it's hard to create a story with a beginning that follows a few possible endings that the first game offered. Depending on how you played Bioshock (the original) the ending was decided for you (or you decided it, depending on how you look at it). So, this game involves aThis is one of the best possible sequels Bioshock could have had, for a great number of reasons. First of all, it's hard to create a story with a beginning that follows a few possible endings that the first game offered. Depending on how you played Bioshock (the original) the ending was decided for you (or you decided it, depending on how you look at it). So, this game involves a completely different character and a completely different story yet set in the same underwater dystopia. It's not a direct or even perfect sequel because the stakes never seem greater when you follow a (yet again) faceless man. Due to this, the act structure of these two games is ridiculously similar (spoilers until the end of these parentheses. Act I: guidance from a mysterious but friendly man through radio while you learn about your abilities and acquire powers. Act II: learn your purpose and learn how to defeat the villain who wants you dead. Act III: learn the truth of your existence, defeat the villain and the person you've been talking to on the radio, and experience a bittersweet ending following your decisions throughout the game). That may be an oversimplified synopsis of the games but they are very similar in narative structure. That being said, this game really did improve on a lot of the parts that the first prided itself on, such as Tonics, Plasmids, Harvesting, and (most notably) the weapon selection. Tonics now aren't classified by arbitrary labels but now all fall in the same category of "tonics," immensely increasing the amount of useful ones that can be used at any time. Plasmids can still be "leveled up," but now the powers are significantly increased and can be paired with each other to double the damage (the "Decoy 3" Plasmid is an OP personal favorite). Harvesting is now even more helpful since you can walk up to a Little Sister, Adopt her, let her harvest ADAM which is given to you, and then you can choose to Rescure or Harvest while still getting the ADAM that she gained while with you. This way, you can still level up your Plasmids and Tonics while aiming for that happy ending we all want to see. As mentioned, the weapon selection wheel is my favorite addition to this game (or it was in the first and I had no idea) because I didn't have to repeatedly mash my right bumper to choose my weapon but instead, hold it down, select what you want, and the game resumes (you can also replenish health and use EVE in this paused feature). Being a Big Daddy was also neat, but I never felt stronger than I had as a normal man in the first game. Sure, it was cool to use the Drill Sprint mechanic and it was extremely satisfying to destroy frozen enemies with it but even with the suit, new powers, better tonic abilities, etc, I still felt extremely vulnerable at most times. NOTE: this is not a negative point. Being vulnerable in a video game is what makes it challenging, and what makes the challenges rewarding. This is one of the other reasons why this game is such an amazing sequel: the horror elements are even stronger and being in an enormous suit doesn't put your fears to rest. I definitely recommend this game and I might have to play them both again soon, after I complete the 3rd game, of course.… Expand
  22. PaupiTLD
    May 22, 2018
    10
    Excelente juego!! jugué varias veces la campaña y llegue a platinarlo y hoy en día juego mucho al multijugador porque es muy adictivo! recomendado!!
  23. raccoondaddy
    Jul 14, 2017
    8
    Bioshock 2 is really a story about what was left in remains after the first game. I love how it shows Rapture on its last legs and the rest of the twisted remnants that still lurk in the city. Granted, it doesn't have the iconic moments like the Cohen performance or the dark twists, but it does have a few good story moments.
    Where the game truly shines is in its improved gameplay and    Bioshock 2 is really a story about what was left in remains after the first game. I love how it shows Rapture on its last legs and the rest of the twisted remnants that still lurk in the city. Granted, it doesn't have the iconic moments like the Cohen performance or the dark twists, but it does have a few good story moments.
    Where the game truly shines is in its improved gameplay and focus to keep what worked and make it better. I never really enjoyed Bioshock Infinite as much as the first two, as it always seemed sort of rushed and scattered. As for the multiplayer, right now I can't imagine people playing, but from what I played, it seemed pretty standard.    … Expand
  24. nathanhere
    Jun 23, 2017
    7
    While not up to par with its predecessor, BioShock 2 still provides a fun and engaging experience for the general player. Although lacking in gameplay mechanics, the story is as, if not more, compelling than the its older sibling. This edition provides a deeper knowledge into the world of rapture, showcasing the attributes of what makes BioShock such a success.

    7/10
  25. MadPax5000
    May 9, 2017
    10
    Not a sequel to the first Bioshock but definite connection to it. A game i enjoyed as much as i did the first one.

    The plot, the storyline is what the series is all about. The previous game, and the one that follows (infinite) are not sequels but highly recommend playing in the order since they are all connected somehow
  26. girlratesstuff
    Apr 4, 2017
    9
    Bioshock 2 is by far my favorite game in the franchise. It adds a new and unique narrative arc while allowing the player to remain immersed in Rapture. I really liked playing as a Big Daddy; I found the weapons to be much more usable than they were in Bioshock. I'm all about melee combat, and the drill is everything a girl could want; major smashing ability, with the added bonus of beingBioshock 2 is by far my favorite game in the franchise. It adds a new and unique narrative arc while allowing the player to remain immersed in Rapture. I really liked playing as a Big Daddy; I found the weapons to be much more usable than they were in Bioshock. I'm all about melee combat, and the drill is everything a girl could want; major smashing ability, with the added bonus of being able to grind your enemies into mulch if it suits you. I also enjoyed the added relationship with the Little Sisters - I know most people think that they're creepy, but I think they're adorable. Overall, Bioshock 2 is an incredible game.… Expand
  27. Alvokun
    Feb 8, 2017
    9
    If the first BioShock would not exist, this would probably be a 10 for me. However, I must somehow show that BioShock 2 is slightly worse than the original masterpiece.

    The most significant inclusion on this game is definitely the online mode, which I played for hours and hours. Despite not being the best multiplayer mode, it is addictive and competitive enough. As far as the    If the first BioShock would not exist, this would probably be a 10 for me. However, I must somehow show that BioShock 2 is slightly worse than the original masterpiece.

    The most significant inclusion on this game is definitely the online mode, which I played for hours and hours. Despite not being the best multiplayer mode, it is addictive and competitive enough.

    As far as the campaign mode is concerned, bear this in mind: it is not as good as the original BioShock, but it is still a great game, with a wise storyline and a nice atmosphere.

    Saying that it is the worst BioShock game sounds rather fallacious to me, so I will say it is simply the less good one. Absolutely recommendable.    … Expand
  28. KayVen17
    Nov 24, 2016
    8
    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden?
    Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

    Mein persönlicher Score = 76/100
    Mein User Score = 8/10

    Lohnenswert? = Ja
    Fortsetzung erwünscht? = Gerne    … Expand
  29. Hackattaque
    Oct 8, 2016
    6
    Having played through Bioshock 2 straight after completing the original (rather than waiting 2 years!), I have to say that I'm really disappointed. I think the Metacritic scores are just a bit too high and may reflect the fact the game just hasn't aged that well. Perhaps it scratched an itch to dive back into Rapture when it was released?

    The consensus view seems to be that Bioshock 2    Having played through Bioshock 2 straight after completing the original (rather than waiting 2 years!), I have to say that I'm really disappointed. I think the Metacritic scores are just a bit too high and may reflect the fact the game just hasn't aged that well. Perhaps it scratched an itch to dive back into Rapture when it was released?

    The consensus view seems to be that Bioshock 2 delivers on gameplay and combat but falls short on story -- sort of in the same way that the movie "Aliens" served as a more action-packed yet less atmospheric sequel to "Alien". I'd argue it falls short on the lot. Despite the promise of playing as a Big Daddy, the changes are mostly cosmetic: You're still wielding plasmids and weapons, you're still fighting the same enemy types and you're still doing the same kind of search and fetch quests. It's not terrible by any means and there's definitely more action and combat involved than in the first game, but I felt like I'd seen everything by the third or fourth hour.

    Basically, so much of the experience feels like a bad re-tread of the original Bioshock. The level design is okay but basically like a less inspired versions of those you saw in the first game. The characters you meet are okay but again feel like weak stand-ins for the original's. Sofia Lamb is much less convincing a villain than Andrew Ryan, while Sinclair just never feels as helpful or important an ally as Atlas did. The supporting cast of weirdos has nobody as memorable as Steinman or Cohen. The only surprise I felt was when the game attempted some forced comedy, confronting me with a chatty egomaniacal flying robot and putting me in a mock game-show -- which came across as just plain dumb. It just all feels like a weak expansion pack, not a sequel.

    In addition to being shallow, it's quite a short game -- at least it is if you exclude the time-consuming chore that is rescuing the Little Sisters. I can't help but feel that Bioshock 2 overhauled the rescue system just as a padding measure to fill time. To rescue a Little Sister you now have to kill a Big Daddy, walk the girl over to a dead body, protect her from a horde of enemies, walk her to a second dead body, protect her from another horde of enemies -- and then, if you're really unlucky, a Big Sister will jump out and fight you. It's boring and not fun. The original's morality system may not have been perfect but at least there was some incentive to being 'good'. Here, I was able to either ignore the Little Sisters or kill them without feeling any twinge of guilt.

    And yes, I do have to admit that the Big Sisters are creepy and well-designed. You never quite know when they're going to pop out -- that first warning scream you hear is the closest thing you'll get to re-living that nervous moment when you had to take out a Big Daddy in the first game. But in the end, like a lot of this game, they are probably over-used and fighting them never seems quite as exciting as it should be.

    All in all, a pretty average game that for me slightly tarnishes the Bioshock legacy. Bioshock Infinite is a truer sequel, even if it has its flaws. I think this game served its purpose maybe in 2010 but just hasn't aged well.    … Expand
  30. Deathwurm
    Jan 14, 2015
    10
    A very worthy successor to Bioshock & an amazing game in it's own right. Some very interesting differences in what you are & what you'll meet. I'll simply say that the Big Sister freaked me out!
    As in Bioshock the graphics and sound are amazing. The story is not quite as good as Bioshock IMO but I still enjoyed it.
    If you play, be sure to look around because there are lots of Easter    A very worthy successor to Bioshock & an amazing game in it's own right. Some very interesting differences in what you are & what you'll meet. I'll simply say that the Big Sister freaked me out!
    As in Bioshock the graphics and sound are amazing. The story is not quite as good as Bioshock IMO but I still enjoyed it.
    If you play, be sure to look around because there are lots of Easter Eggs that refer to the first game.    … Expand
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#14 Best PS3 Game of 2010
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#17 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2010
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#33 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2010

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 62 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 62
  3. Negative: 0 out of 62
  1. PSM3 Magazine UK
    93
    Unless the familiarity really gets to you, you're going to love BioShock 2. It's a lovingly crafted, carefully constructed masterpiece of narrative richness and smart game mechanics. It can even be enjoyed as a straight-up shooter thanks to its innovative, tactile combat system. [Feb 2010, p.72]
  2. IGN
    91
    It's a game in which story, setting, and gameplay are expertly blended to create an experience that's as thought-provoking as it is entertaining.
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  3. IGN UK
    90
    This second tour of duty with far superior toys is everything it needs to be, though. Familiarity breeds a little contempt, but as, simply, a game in which you shoot monsters in city under the sea, it's better in every respect.
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