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With the massive popularity of the first BioShock title, 2K had a hard act to follow with its latest offering, BioShock 2. Although the faces and story have changed, the setting is all to familiar. When you play BioShock 2 you will not be as shocked or swayed by the power of Rapture but thankfully 2K balances this feeling of déjà vu with a more polished combat system, innovative story, and enjoyable multiplayer element.
Would you kindly not kill me
In BioShock 2 you will be retuning to the city of Rapture some 10 years after the events of the first game. This time however, the protagonist is (the original Big Daddy) Subject Delta, who's only mission is to rescue the Little Sister he bonded with. Unfortunately that Little Sister is the daughter of Rapture's new tyrant Sophia Lamb, who has no intention of giving up her daughter without a fight.
What I loved
Ungraded Plasmids - Although you don't get very many new plasmids, BioShock 2 allows you to upgrade the Plasmids you already have. A feature that helps make boss battles a bit simpler, as your plasmids will grow with you to better challenge enemies. You are also able to use Plasmids and weapons simultaneous, which make combat a little more fluid.
The story - BioShock 2 doesn't have the same earth shattering twists and revelations of the previous game but the story is quite absorbing and meticulously crafted. The developers did not attempt to one up BioShock one in terms of storytelling but rather create a slow building story that on its own is solid.
Multiplayer - The multiplayer mode isn't as impressive as other multiplayers to date but keep in mind this is 2K's first multiplayer offering for the BioShock franchise. You will be playing traditional multiplayer modes that are not bad but not mind blowing either. The story aspect of multiplayer is the interesting thing however, as you get to see Rapture before its fall, when Andrew Ryan was still living.
What I hated
Somewhat stale - I think 2K stuck a little to close to the formula with this sequel, and that in turn has caused the stale feeling of the game. Although we have a great story, and better plasmids and weapons, it just feels like it has all been done before.
My 2 cents
The impact of BioShock was so huge that it would be near impossible to surpass its glory. 2K has however, made a game that isn't quite a re-imagining of Rapture but rather a pleasant return visit. With a more enjoyable combat system, creative multiplayer element, and absorbing story, BioShock 2 is an overall successful sequel. We give BioShock 2, 4 out of 5 stars.
This review was done with a free copy of BioShock 2 provided by 2K Games
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