BioShock 2 provides a rich prequel experience that expands the origins of
the BioShock fiction. Set during the fall of Rapture, you assume the role of a
Plasmid test subject for Sinclair Solutions, a premier provider of Plasmids and
Tonics in the underwater city of Rapture that was first explored i...
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BioShock 2 provides a rich prequel experience that expands the origins of
the BioShock fiction. Set during the fall of Rapture, you assume the role of a
Plasmid test subject for Sinclair Solutions, a premier provider of Plasmids and
Tonics in the underwater city of Rapture that was first explored in the original
BioShock…
Review by IGN
"It's going to be a familiar experience for anyone that played the original,
but BioShock 2's improvements to gameplay and its more focused storyline make
for a game that's more playable and easier to digest. Some of the sense of awe
and mystery is lost in transition, but the strength of the setting and more
interesting implementation of moral choice make for an experience that's more
consistent and rewarding.
Anyone looking for a first-person shooter that offers more than flat,
stereotypical characters and copy-and-paste supersoldier plots, one that
attempts to establish a sense of right and wrong and loops you into the decision
making process, and one that's set in one of the most vividly realized settings
around should pick up BioShock 2. 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." 9.1/10
IGN RATINGS FOR BIOSHOCK 2 (PC)
9.5 Presentation
A focused storyline, strong characters, clear moral choice mechanics, and a
well-implemented overall cohesion of theme throughout the entire product.
9.0 Graphics
Not as impressive as the first game, but the unmistakable art style prevails,
making Rapture one of the visually dense and interesting settings around.
9.0 Sound
The effects, music, and voice acting are all top notch and effectively reinforce
the mood and feel of the world.
9.0 Gameplay
A host of refinements and tweaks, from hacking to the way weapons and plasmids
work, to enhance the flow of gameplay and keep you rooted in the action.
A great experience from start to finish.
9.0 Lasting Appeal
A top tier single-player mode that's entertaining the whole way through and a
surprisingly fun multiplayer suite with plenty of unlocks and reasons to keep
playing.
9.1
OVERALL
Amazing
(out of 10)
Features
SINGLE PLAYER
Evolution of the Genetically Enhanced Shooter: Innovative advances bring new
depth and dimension to each encounter. New elements, such as the ability to
dual-wield weapons and Plasmids, allow players to create exciting combinations
of punishment
Return to Rapture: Set approximately 10 years after the events of the
original BioShock, the story continues with an epic, more intense journey
through one of the most captivating and terrifying fictional worlds ever
created
You Are the Big Daddy: Take control of BioShock’s signature and iconic
symbol with the original prototype Big Daddy, and experience the power and raw
strength of Rapture’s most feared denizens as you battle powerful new
enemies
Continuation of the Award-Winning Narrative: New and unique storytelling
devices serve as the vehicle for the continuation of one of gaming’s most
acclaimed storylines
MULTIPLAYER
Genetically Enhanced Multiplayer – Earn experience points during gameplay
to earn access to new Weapons, Plasmids and Tonics that can be used to create
hundreds of different combinations, allowing players to develop a unique
character that caters to their playing style.
Experience Rapture’s Civil War- Players will step into the shoes of
Rapture citizens and take direct part in the civil war that tore
Rapture apart.
See Rapture Before the Fall – Experience Rapture before it was reclaimed
by the ocean and engage in combat over iconic environments in locations such as
Kashmir Restaurant and Mercury Suites, all of which have been reworked from the
ground up for multiplayer.
FPS Veterans Add Their Touch to the Multiplayer Experience – Digital
Extremes brings more than 10 years of first person shooter experience including
development of award-winning entries in the Unreal and Unreal Tournament
franchise.