When I saw this sequel to Bioshock, I got excited. How were they going to up the ante? How much better would the rendering and animation be in a game released two years after the original? The answer is a reasonable one, but disappointing.
Pro:
+ Consistent with the original Bioshock, and indeed takes place in the same underwater habitat. The atmosphere is amazing, the art and voice acting are both superb
+ You can wield plasmids and normal weapons at the same time, an improvement over the original game mechanics
+ It's fun playing big daddy for a change, and there's a few new creatures
+ The addition of multiplayer is a plus!
+ The story is interesting and engaging
+ The graphics are acceptable for an AAA title of this generation
+ It retains most of the plusses of the original: relatively smooth gameplay, good hints to help you along when needed, etc.
Con:
I wanted more new features, not just refinements! This really does feel like more of the same. It's GOOD more of the same, but not great.
The rendering engine and animation quality feel a bit dated, more than I expected for a 2010 release on the 360.
The multiplayer is a bit rough. After saturating myself in Call of Duty: Black Ops, this pales in comparison in every way. Perhaps that's to be expected, though.
Is it worth buying and playing BioShock 2? As long as you get a good deal on it say half the price of a new title or less, then sure. Expect a good game with more of the same atmosphere, but not a GREAT game.
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