BioShock 2: Minerva's Den

 Xbox 360
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Gamereactor Denmark
    70
    Rapture is getting old, and it's becoming increasingly difficult for 2K to wring interesting stories and characters out of the setting. That said, this is distilled and more accessible chapter in the Bioshock story, and if you liked the more action-oriented approach of the second game, Minerva's Den won't disappoint.
  2. Gamekult
    60
    Quotation forthcoming.
  3. 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.

Awards & Rankings

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#41 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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#50 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2010

User Reviews

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User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 94 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 83 out of 94
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 94
  3. Negative: 3 out of 94
  1. zanshin825
    Sep 13, 2010
    9
    If you liked Bioshock 2, you'll certainly like Minerva's Den. Solid story, fun new weapons, and interesting new plasmids. I don't usually buyIf you liked Bioshock 2, you'll certainly like Minerva's Den. Solid story, fun new weapons, and interesting new plasmids. I don't usually buy DLC, but I purchased this on a whim and wasn't disappointed.… Full Review »
  2. assassinofodin
    Sep 8, 2010
    8
    After completing the main game and learning there was no backtracking available, I was pumped for the add on content for Bioshock 2. Now,After completing the main game and learning there was no backtracking available, I was pumped for the add on content for Bioshock 2. Now, after playing Minerva's Den, I can say that if you liked the main game, you'll thoroughly enjoy this DLC. With a new weapon, the Ion Cannon and a new plasmid, the Gravity Well (which is very fun by the way), the add on content makes you feel like it was an addition to the game, not just a "deleted scene". The only negative is that we've lost all connections with familiar characters. No more Delta!
    However, I did greatly enjoy this DLC and think if you enjoyed the main game, you will love this!    … Full Review »
  3. Ravenous
    Nov 19, 2010
    9
    When it comes to DLC, this is one of the best game add-ons I've ever purchased. The story is superb, and the experience is every bit asWhen it comes to DLC, this is one of the best game add-ons I've ever purchased. The story is superb, and the experience is every bit as enjoyable as Bioshock 1 and 2.… Full Review »
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