09 Feb 2010
09 Feb 2010 - PlayStation 3
09 Feb 2010 - PlayStation 3
04 Mar 2010 - PlayStation 3
29 Mar 2012 - Mac
09 Feb 2010 - Xbox 360
09 Feb 2010 - Xbox 360
04 Mar 2010 - Xbox 360
09 Feb 2010 - PC (Microsoft Windows)
Main story
Main story + extras
100% completion
BioShock 2 is the second game of the BioShock series and the sequel to BioShock. It continues the grand storyline of the underwater metropolis Rapture. BioShock 2 capitalizes and improves upon the high-quality effects, unique gameplay elements, and immersive atmosphere that defined the first game. It explores more brutal gameplay than its predecessor, with new enemies, weapons, Plasmids, and Gene Tonics.
Set eight years after the events of the first game, BioShock 2 follows Subject Delta, a prototype Big Daddy sent on a quest to reunite with the Little Sister he was previously bonded to, Eleanor, across a changed and even more dangerous Rapture.
Audio | Subtitles | Interface | |
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English | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Spanish (Spain) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
German | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
French | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Italian | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
BioShock 2 achieves something few sequels can: it maintains the high quality of the original while incorporating significant gameplay improvements. While it doesn't match the innovative impact of its predecessor, it offers a more refined experience with improved mechanics that make returning to Rapture worthwhile.
Positive Aspects:
- Notable improvements have been made to the combat system, particularly in melee combat.
- Playing as Big Daddy offers a new perspective on the story.
- The dual-player system, which allows you to use weapons and Plasmids simultaneously, is much more fluid than in the previous game.
- The multiplayer mode adds extra value to the experience.
- There is a deeper exploration of Rapture's philosophy and society.
Negative Aspects:
- The story, while solid, doesn't have the same surprising impact as the original.
- Some scenarios may feel a bit repetitive for those who played the first game.
- The element of surprise in discovering Rapture is no longer present.