BioShock 2 Review

Posted: February 9, 2010

Return to Rapture as X-Play reviews the highly anticipated sequel BioShock 2. Will this game deliver a new, shocking experience? Find out in this X-Play Review of BioShock 2.

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BioShock 2 (Xbox 360), BioShock 2 (PlayStation 3), BioShock 2 (PC)

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Morgan Webb, Videogames, Bioshock 2, Xbox 360, Shooter

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nerdygirl92

I'm inclined to agree with a myriad of things mentioned in the review: while the gameplay is solid and the experience is overall very satisfying, the plot that is supposed to drive the action and make me want to go from objective to objective isn't nearly as intense and superbly executed as its predecessor's storyline. BioShock 2's storyline isn't bad by any means, but considering the suspense-filled, intriguing story the first one had, what with all its unexpected plot twists and sense of helplessness, the story of BioShock 2 is considerably lackluster in comparison. All the same, it didn't deter me from finishing the game, and it didn't take away from the experience enough to make it a bad game, destined to be diluted down to one-line jokes and t-shirts laden with nerd humor. While I enjoyed BioShock 2 as a good distraction (hell, I liked multi-player's plot more than the single-player campaign) it doesn't come anywhere near that of the first one.

Posted: February 11, 2010 12:37 PM
Thunderkleize_

I'm a good ways in, so I'm going to have to respectfully disagree with the score. As far as I can tell, Bioshock 1's story is the only thing better than Bioshock 2. When I'm at work, I'm thinking about Bioshock 2. I love this game. I give it a 5/5.

P.S. Multiplayer is a decent distraction when you've died (I play on hard without vita-chambers).

Posted: February 11, 2010 3:57 AM
Painkiller007

I loved the first And i'm glad this one is still good.

Posted: February 10, 2010 4:15 PM
TuFFskitlz

i personaly would give it a five, i mean the story wasnt that good compare to the original bioshock but its amazing compare to any other game in existance. Plus the multiplayer is gr8!

Posted: February 10, 2010 4:03 PM
RbEeAtDwLeIeNnE

I happen to think the story is good so far...I've gotten past the Atlantic Expressway, and I'm awaiting the collecting more narratives/seeing more of the story. I admit, it doesn't have that OH, AWE as the first with regards to your initial introduction to Rapture...but so far it's pretty awesome.

Posted: February 10, 2010 11:00 AM
angrycowtipper

Not so much "Hell yeah!"... moreso "Eh, I guess it's plausible."

Posted: February 9, 2010 10:34 PM
angrycowtipper

Not so much "Hell yeah" as in "Eh, I guess it's plausible"

Posted: February 9, 2010 10:32 PM
ServerModerator

What does Bioshock even mean?

Posted: February 9, 2010 7:31 PM
The Asian Regulator

lol, when i first got the 1st game i wuz creeped out so i stopped playing it for a week then i relized its likr one of the best games i ever played.

Posted: February 9, 2010 7:28 PM
CodePlague

Cool, I bought it but I am too scared to play it in my lonely house at night hehe

Posted: February 9, 2010 7:08 PM
the_azure_knight

Lets hope this gives all those stupid trolls as to why this game got a 4 out of 5 although im not holding my breath

Posted: February 9, 2010 6:11 PM