Bioshock 2 reviews

after playing 2k's other game boarderlands “I was internalizing a complex situation in my head” nah jokes…

boarderland also by 2k was an amazing game, however, i was looking for something different, as boarderland is quest driven and lots of traveling around to do in the game, you really only get the value of the game from co-op.

While bioshock 2 is also a shooter, the story was great, though many have stated 1 had better story, but since i never played 1… The graphic is amazing in this game, but i guess all games these days have amazing graphics…

I can see many, MANY, similarities from these two games. but bioshock 2 makes you feel like you have a goal, there is a purpose, there are routes to follow, instead of oh 1 quest done, 100 more to go, now just gotta drive 10 miles…

Overall bioshock 2 is fun, interesting, and … thats about it, but its enough to call it a great game!

Having played Bioshock on Xbox, the minute I saw this game on sale I hit buy!

And boy was I glad I did. This game was EPIC from the very outset. The graphics are fantastic, the sound effects are superb and the storyline is riveting from start to finish!

I remember during the first game, longing to have the armour of a Big Daddy, well Bioshock 2 offers exactly that – in this one you play as a Big Daddy and your goal is to rescue the little sister that you were bonded to, named Eleanor.

Throughout the game you find information about exactly what went down in Rapture and how you came to be in your current situation. This game has all the same shop/upgrade centres anyone familiar with the first game will be accustomed to, however there are a range of new weapons, plasmids and tonics to help you (and believe me you will need them!)

For me one of the most memorable moment was my first encounter with a new type of enemy – the Big Sister. Think Big Daddy but twice as agile and equipped with a range of different types of attacks. Also adding to the gaming experience was the fact that before being attacked by one of these you would hear a high-pitched screaming noise alerting you to the fact that you were about to come face to face with one of these bad b#tches!

As with the first game, you have to make decisions and be aware that there are consequences to your decisions, harvest a little sister to get max Adam or save her and get less.

The levels are highly detailed and with the new weaponary it's fun to see the kind of destruction that can be released on your foes. The levels are highly interactive, with pools of water and oil found all over the place, making using electricity and fire plasmids extremely effective.

Another great feature of the game is the research mode, where you use a video camera to record the effects of various weapon and plasmid combinations on your enemies to unlock bonuses.

It is definitely one of the greatest shooters I have played to date.

Overall this is a fantastic game and having finished it I can definitely say I will be playing it again just so I can try doing everything differently.

Happy gaming

While a welcome return to the city under the sea the more of the same but with different names makes for a expansion pack feel rather than a fresh approach.

I didn't want to get my hopes up with this since the first Bioshock is probably my favorite game I have played, but this is not at all a disappointment. I am incredibly impressed with this game. It has an interesting storyline, great imagery and scenery, and, most importantly, really fun gameplay! I liked how there were some recognisable aspects of Bioshock 1 – e.g. Being set in Rapture – but also new aspects such as the Big Sister were incorporated. In this way, while it has some familiar points, it is overall a whole new game so those who have played the first Bioshock game don't feel bored or repetitive, but can appreciate the likeness there. I really recommend this; it isn't hard but it isn't simple enough to make it boring. This is a good game for others like me who love first person shooters, but I would also recommend it to people new to gaming or people who liked games such as the other two Bioshock games, and Dishonored.

Being an Xbox Live achievement whore, I thought I would add this one to my collection. Every Games For Windows Live game I own or have ever played, has had support for a game controller. All, but this one. I know what you mouse and keyboard enthusiasts will say “If it's a controller you prefer, then stick with console gaming”. Well, to be honest, I shouldn't have to. Some of us prefer game controllers to keyboard and mouse. And seeing as this game, as well as the majority of GFWL games, were designed for consoles in mind. And they have had controller support. Which is why, I am extremely let down by publisher 2K.

I was tempted to try this game, but after the trouble I've had playing Fable 3 – basically after I'd spent many hours getting well into the game, Games for Windows Live wouldn't and still won't let me connect, so I can't access my saved game – I have sworn never to touch a GFWL game again. :(

But not by much. Prefered not being a big daddy but other than that follows on well

This game was pretty good, had good graphics and a great storyline.

Bioshock 2 is a really good game because of its storyline this is definitely a game you should buy

Awesome game, great story and a must get if you enjoy story lines when playing games

I would reccomend Bioshock 1 first for new players before playing Bioshock 2. The sound effects and the storyline, as well as the graphics are stil outstanding but this feels more like a continuation from the first game rather than a new game.