- Publisher: 2K Games
- Release Date: Feb 9, 2010
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 3
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 784 Ratings
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Positive: 632 out of 784
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Mixed: 115 out of 784
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Negative: 37 out of 784
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Jul 3, 2020Bioshock 2 was my first introduction to the trilogy, and it was an enjoyable experience from start to end in both gameplay and storytelling.
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Jul 31, 2020Amazing story and characters. The decaying atmosphere is very well done. Gameplay is better than the first.
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Jul 26, 2022I did not play the DLC but I did play the base game. It was not as long as the first game but it did improve on mechanisms from the first game which made playing more fun and easy. Yet it was still missing some charm.
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Jun 27, 2023Return to the beautifully designed undersea realm of Rapture, this time filling the diving boots of a "Big Daddy". Another intriguing story although the differences to the first game are more embellishments than real changes so it all seems very familiar. If you liked the original Bioshock, you're sure to like this too.
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Apr 7, 2023Combat and levels are very good, but the story wasn't all that special at all. Some good additions and fun new things to play around with but it just isn't as good as the other 2 games.
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Jul 14, 2023A better game than the first in almost every way. But compared to other games that came out around it's time, it's still pretty generic. Also Minerva's Den is overrated.
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Aug 1, 2023Bioshock 2 improves on some aspects of the original. Systems such as the photo taking and other game mechanics are smoother and more fun. The story did not hit me as hard, but the overall experience was definitely well above average.
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Still, BioShock 2 not only re-captures the dystopian aesthetic, gripping narrative, and deep gameplay of Irrational's original, but it actually greatly improves on the BioShock experience as a whole, fine-tuning what made Jack's voyage to Rapture such a memorable experience two years ago.
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It's well over two year's since we first had the privilege to be submerged into the world of Rapture for the very first time. In contrast to the first outing, the sequel certainly delivers that same and unique feel with the combination of well thought out design and audio. It's not so much 'better' than the original, but provides enough twists and turns to keep us unadulterately submerged in this mesmerizing underwater (and demented) utopia.
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Rapture may not be as mysterious and intriguing this second time around, but it is nonetheless host to a powerful and moving tale that allows you to better realize--or pervert--Ryan's principles at your own discretion. Regardless of whether or not this is a return visit to paradise lost, there is plenty to be found here to make it a worthwhile, meaningful, and compelling one.