While it may seem that Bioshock 2’s multiplayer was quickly tacked on so that 2K Marin wouldn’t have to endure gamers’ gripes about another single-player only Bioshock game, it really delivers. In a time when multiplayer modes are often an afterthought, Bioshock 2’s multiplayer is a great addition to the game and truly is a worthwhile, stand-alone experience. 2K Marin really put extra effort into this, making it alone worth the price of admission.
I must admit, when a BioShock sequel was announced I had my doubts. I thought “how can they take such an unbelievably beautiful design and masterfully written storyline and make it better? What can 2K do to one-up themselves with the city known to fans as ‘Rapture’?” Well, kiddies, I give you BioShock 2. Big Daddies and Little Sisters return, amongst new and old friends and foes, to welcome you back to the city below the Atlantic.
What made this game so amazing? Well let’s start with the fact that you are no longer just a man. You are a Big Daddy! How bad-ass is that? Known only as Subject Delta, and thought to be dead, you return and begin your search for the Little Sister that was bonded to you ten years earlier. This particular little sister is immensely important to Rapture as she is being bred to be a “Utopian” or “the People’s Daughter,” somewhat based on Fontaine’s creation. Her name is Eleanor Lamb, biological daughter of Dr. Sofia Lamb, who just so happens to be the games primary antagonist. DUN DUN DUN!!! Ten years ago, Sofia orchestrated the abduction of Eleanor. During the event, Delta was hypnotized and forced to kill himself by removing his helmet and shooting himself with a pistol. Sofia took control of Rapture and all that is within after Andrew Ryan was murdered.
Just a few more days and we’ll all be revisiting the underwater utopia that is Rapture. Since the launch date is approaching quickly, 2K Games has released the official launch trailer for BioShock 2.
As with most launch trailers, it lacks gameplay footage. What it doesn’t lack in is atmosphere and kick-ass moments. There’s of course the Big Daddy we’ll all be playing as, a Little Sister, some Splicers, and of course, Big Sister.
BioShock 2 is set to be released next week and 2K Games was nice enough to tease all of the internet with a quick look at what is included in the BioShock 2 Special Edition packaging. The special edition will cost you $99 for PS3 & Xbox 360, $89 for PC and it’ll include:
1x copy of BioShock 2 (duh)
1x Sturdy Box
1x 164 page hardcover art book titled “Deco Devolution”
3x lithograph posters
1x BioShock 2 orchestral score on CD titled “Sounds from the Lighthouse”
1x BioShock 2 orchestral score on vinyl titled “I am Rapture, Rapture is Me”
For those who have money to spend, 2K Games also announced an UBER EDITION. Retailing at $14,999, you can take home 1 of 500 Big Daddies. All Big Daddies are promised to be signed, numbered, and best of all, they come with a fully fuctional drill and set of plasmids. Take a word of advice from someone who once ordered a living thing in the mail, don’t get your hopes up on your Big Daddy showing up in one piece.
Up until now, there has been limited BioShock 2 official screens to confirm what we all have read/guessed. Well, we know BioShock was a great hit, and for many of you who’ve never played the original have no idea what’s going on. So I can tell you this, BioShock 2 will be a must have title in 2010. Trust Me. The screenshot above of that crazy bitch near a fire burning drum is evidence enough for me. Check out the rest of the set.
After a push and shove, 2K Games has finally revealed when BioShock 2 will hit store shelves, Feb 9, 2010. All the hidden messages left on their website had to have this information somewhere. What we do know is the game takes place 10 years after the original BioShock. What happened in between?
If you weren’t pumped at the prospect of filling the shoes of a Big Daddy in BioShock 2, then please allow this 10 minute gameplay video to officially blow your mind!
In the latest video to come out of 2K Games, we not only get to see BioShock 2 in action, but we also learn a little bit about the Big Daddy we’ll all be playing the role of. It seems this Big Daddy isn’t like the others. This one of a kind Big Daddy can not only use Plasmids, but he is also a free thinker. The gameplay of BioShock 2 will change a bit as well. In the original BioShock, you had to be wary of enemy splicers as fighting them head on could result in an early grave. Since you’re the Big Daddy, you are more powerful than the splicers, so they will regularly group up to try to take you down.
There are a couple of more new gamplay elements introduced in this video. Why should I spoil all the fun? Put your phone on vibrate, your IM client on away, and enjoy 10 minutes of BioShock 2 gameplay footage.
2K Games announced today the first multiplaer details for BioShock 2. The multiplayer component will allow players to experience the world of Rapture before and during its inevitable decline. The story of how Rapture was overtaken by the ocean will also be experienced by players who play through the multiplayer component.
The game will be experience based (similar to that of the recent Call of Duty entires & Gears of War 2). Players will unlock new weapons, Plasmids, and Tonics, which can be combined to create hundreds of different character combinations. The multiplayer portion of BioShock 2 will be handled by Digital Extremes, who have worked on the Unreal franchise, the PS3 version of BioShock 3, and Dark Sector. Let’s all pray they don’t make the multiplayer as bad as Dark Sector’s.
Here are the latest screens for BioShock 2. What we can see from the images is apparent. Or.. not really. BioShock 2 will hit PC, PS3 and X360 this year. Unlike movies, Video game sequels are the most requested form of media. And for the most part they get better as the series increases. I give you Call of Duty and Madden…
The Bioshsock teaser website will now be a thing of the past. There’s a new kid on the block, and it’s this Bioshock 2 gameplay footage. A couple of scenes remind me of “The Abyss”. Leave the ring on you idiot!
“Big Sister Doesn’t Want you playing with me” – Scary voiced kid!
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