Richard writes: "In terms of the Bioshock trilogy, it’s always felt that Bioshock 2 is often overlooked. Sure the first game is an FPS classic and one of the greatest games of all time, and TheXboxHub even voted Bioshock Infinite as one of our games of the decade, but Bioshock 2 deserves a lot of love, despite it being a bit too similar to its predecessor."
One of the most popular video game franchises of all time is set to receive a Netflix film adaptation, according to an announcement on Tuesday afternoon.
Gee...can't wait to see how many things they change and stray away from, oh don't forget the miscast actors
Netflix did well with Dare Devil and the Punisher and I hear the Witcher is pretty good I know when I had Netflix at the time Stranger Things was also good. But Bioshock I love the franchise Bioshock Infinite is my favorite game I would pay the $21 Canadian just to check out Bioshock. Normally I would never renew my Netflix after they did their price hike but Bioshock would be worth it.
Love Bioshock but I'll prepare myself for the likelihood this will be both crap and a pale imitation of the source material. That covers most video game adaptations and Netflix films.
The best games are able to create a never-before-seen setting and weave a completely engaging story into its DNA. One series beats almost all others out for its environmental storytelling and narrative: BioShock.
Hurts to see the word "worst" related to Bioshock saga.
The 3 games are masterpieces.
oh great. Can’t wait to see the posts of game titles in a ranked order without context as to why.
In a podcast with Wassup Conversations, Jordan Thomas, director and the writer of BioShock 2 reveals his initial ideas for a new rapture and how they were shut down by 2K.
"My first proposal was about a little sister, it was playing as a little sister and it was much more horror-oriented pace and about vulnerability, closer to Thief frankly, but I was told no, we want it to be our Gears of War, this need to be a big shooter franchise with an emphasis on the shooter element, and so what I think of the protagonist of a shooter as is a big lumbering sort of porthole on a stick with guns sticking out in front like you’re almost a vehicle."
And he also wanted it to be above the sea or in space. What a wasted opportunity.
It's surprising the game turned out to be good with this guy at the helm. The combat mechanics were actually the biggest improvement in the sequel as much as he wouldn't want to hear that, everything else was inferior.
I liked Bioshock 2 so much. I thought it was superior in many levels and a worthy sequel. My only major gripe is the same I had for Infinite which was it's just too damn linear. The original had a bit Metroidvania approach to collectables, progression, back tracking and secret areas. B2 and BInf were less of an exploration game and more FPS.
Nothing can beat your first trip to rapture. It's an amazing world, and truly one of those gaming experiences you wish you could relive with fresh eyes.
All that said, I legitimately feel Bioshock 2 told a more compelling story. Not to mention finding Minerva's Den to be the best content had in the series.
Infinite was a letdown. Far too linear by comparison. Still an interesting world, but not nearly as engrossing as Rapture, as far as I go. The DLC was pretty fantastic though.
I honestly didn't like it or its expansion Minverva's Den (which the Bioshock community loves) but in terms of gameplay it is definitely a step up above its predecessor.
I like Bioshock 2 just fine and agree that it's underrated.