Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Bioshock 2

So this Christmas I finally got around to buying Bioshock 1 and 2, games I had been interested in for awhile but which always seemed to slip my mind (and wallet) when I'd be at the stores.  I sat myself down for a couple days over Christmas break and went to work on the first one, and it did not disappoint. Well, for the most part. The story was fantasic and captivating, the scenery was amazingly done and authentic, and the AI and combat system were pretty good, but one part of the story really let me down... For anyone who's played the game maybe you know which part I'm talking about:


When Tenenbaum told me I'd have to suit up and be a Big Daddy, I shit my pants. "Sweet!" I thought, "I get to be one of those badass Bouncers with the drill that strike fear into the hearts of everyone and sent me to the Vita Chambers countless times."  So I went over to the helmets, the first one said, "Rosie." On to the next one, "Rosie." "Rosie. Rosie. Rosie." Okay, so I can't be a bouncer but hey at least I get that huge rivet gun and can beat the shit out of people. Wrong again! Turns out all you get is a small damage decrease and an obstructed field of vision...


Much to my disappointment, I continued on to the evil ending (since I am a greedy bastard) and overall loved the game.

A couple weeks later I was ready to start up Bioshock 2. I had high hopes this time, since you were a big daddy the whole time it couldn't possibly be as lame as the big daddy part from the last one, right? Right! As soon as I get control of Subject Delta his starting weapon is the drill. Awesome! Okay, so it has fuel, but I wasn't looking for a game that's too easy anyway.  But one thing I noticed is there was no charge attack like the Bouncers have, which poses a slight problem since the drill could only be used very close range, I was pretty slow, and actually took decent damage from splicers.  I soon discovered a remedy to that


The third drill upgrade reflects bullets! Insane and unrealistic, right up my alley. As if it being (in my opinion) the most badass weapon in your arsenal wasn't enough of a reason to upgrade it, not it could be effective at range.  To make it even better, you DO get a charge once you get the research camera, and needless to say that was pretty much the only thing I used throughout the game, since it was basically overpowered with tonics and so much fun to watch.

Overall I liked the story even better than the first one, which is not to say that it is bad but that this one was spectacular. The graphics vastly improved, and I like the changes they did to the mechanics, especially the hacking, combat and plasmid systems. Its particularly nice when you get Electro Bolt 3 and can shock your enemies with a constant electric bolt while unloading .50 cal rounds into them.


I highly recommend these two games to anyone who hasn't played them.

16 comments:

  1. Hmm, I'll think 'bout buying them if you say so ;)

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  2. I haven't even tried bioshock 1 yet! oO followed!

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  3. I got the good ending in Bioshock 1, and I enjoyed the game a lot. Sadly I quit Bioshock 2, because I didn't find it as fun as the first one and it wasn't different enough.
    However I can't wait for the next Bioshock Infinite, that's a must buy.

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  4. I agree with Lendo Khar, the second game wasn't different enough; I could just replay the first one. Glad you enjoyed it.

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  5. Definately going to look into Bioshock 2. The original was one of my favorites!

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  6. http://www.abandonia.com/
    Go download DOSBox & System Shock or whatever tickles your fancy. Good times.

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  7. As much as I liked the first game, Bioshock 2 felt like a huge letdown for me, unfortunately.

    I'm still having very high hopes for the upcoming infinite, tho.

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  8. Bioshock2 is so sweet. Love that game.
    Supporting :)

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  9. Played bioshock 1 and 2 for a while in a friend's house, I might buy it!

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  10. I actually downloaded BS1 and enjoyed playing... now saving money to buy some game, and it's high on my DO WANT list, but...
    I hate being a poorfag 3:

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  11. i might buy them, wasn't interested in the first one, but i might give them a try now

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  12. Desperately need to get bioshock 2. All my friends are talking about it.

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  13. havent tried Bioshock 1..but after this post will try it soon

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  14. ahhh I can't wait to get my hands on Bioshock 2!

    Good read man.

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  15. Bioshock 2 was an interesting game. It had potential, but was way too short. To me, it seems like they spent too much time on the multiplayer.

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