2K Games' BioShock 2 is set several years after the first BioShock game. In the sequel, the series expands the one player, first person shooter mayhem on the PlayStation 3 with playable “Big Daddies” (genetically altered men in underwater diving suits), different endings to a volatile storyline, and an online multiplayer mode for two to ten players.
In this installment, players battle the main antagonist, Sofia Lamb, and her screeching Big Sisters, which act as level bosses. Collectible audio dairies fill in important details about civil war among an underwater Atlantis-type utopia gone wrong called Rapture. Their issues are mainly due to a green substance called ADAM, which alters genetics.
In brief, ADAM gathering Little Sisters pair up with protective Big Daddies initially established by a test subject called Subject Delta, the fourth Big Daddy, and Eleanor. The resultant tragedy galvanizes a more emotional story with darker themes where player choices to adopt, rescue, or harvest Little Sisters throughout the game shape one of four possible game endings.
Developers ramp up the action with customizable Big Daddy battle sets with a weapon in the right hand and special Plasmid power in the left. Upgrades, vending machine items, and other collectibles keep players grabbing items constantly for experience points and more firepower while the story and impending action prompt endless weapon combinations. Familiar weapons advance in common sense ways — the crossbow becomes the spear gun (which is great for shattering frozen enemies).
Strategy is always a key activity. The hack tool accesses vending machines, destroys snooping cameras, and transforms security bots and gun turrets for tactical advantages. The enemy AI could be better. Players can easily draw out enemies by running into the open then retreating back to an ideal attack point.
Article comments
1 - Jeff F
Very cool game. Like the multiplayer mode. Thanks for the review.
2 - Longchamp
I loved the original Bioshock on the PS3, the special weapons and constant lack of ammo made it a real challenge even if the game was a little but easy to complete, certainly on the short side anyway. Thanks for the review and ill probably pick this up within the next couple of weeks.