I didn't expect much, but was glad I took the chance.
Being considerably disappointed with Bioshock and Bioshock: Infinite, I decided to complete my run with Bioshock 2 in hopes of finding something I liked about the series. The multiplayer aspect was another deciding factor of me purchasing this game.I didn't expect much, but figured if I didn't like the story, at least the multiplayer component would be its' redeeming quality I could, sincerely, enjoy. To my surprise, I, absolutely, love this game and there isn't anything negative I can say about it. Bioshock 2 is, by far, my favorite release of the franchise.
Unlike its' predecessor, the story-telling style is smooth, engaging, dynamic, coherent, intricate and robust. Playing as a Big Daddy and especially, a Little Sister is a real joy. It allowed me to have a different yet, delightful and interesting perspective of the game. The controls are natural and smooth.The gameplay is made especially fun with remote hacking. It levels the playing field and gives an advantage in hacking electronic devices I didn't have access to in the previous game. The ability to hack security cameras was a great way to fend off attackers and be alerted to potential threats in the area.
The multiplayer feature is, simply, the proverbial cherry atop this well-crafted game. It offers a multitude of free-for-all and cooperative modes to choose from. Players can select from ten different peripheral characters and primary locations of Rapture. Each character's unique story details who they are, their role in society and how the came to Rapture. Along side plasmids, players have conglomerate weapons at their disposal. The ammo based weapons include revolvers, shotguns, grenade launchers and machine guns, to name a few. The melee items consist of cast iron frying pan, lead pipe, trophy, rolling pine and a walking cane. Each character has a unique melee weapon that is exclusive to them.
To anyone considering this game, I have two words, buy it! It's worth the money.