10 Disappointing Sequels To Iconic Video Games

10. Bioshock 2

Though Bioshock is often considered a spiritual successor to 1999's System Shock 2, Its reuse of environmental storytelling and mimicking of eerie atmosphere struck a chord with new audiences some 8 years later.

Bioshock is a masterclass in design, tension, gameplay and atmosphere. It's a deeply unsettling, narratively engaging tale that remains culturally relevant years later, tackling some pretty hefty political theories while masquerading as a somewhat linear survival horror game.

Aside form the final 10 minutes, 2007's Bioshock is as perfect as a game can be, and as its subsequent sequel placed us in the boots of a Big Daddy, the follow-up was sure to be even more memorable...

...But like Andrew Ryan's libertarian vision, it fell flat.

Bioshock 2 is by no means a bad game, yet its reliance on a setting we've already uncovered the secrets of and a drawn-out opening act makes it dull in comparison to Irrational's 2007 masterpiece. Despite positive reviews from critics, the game has failed to leave a lasting impression on players.

Doomed to a release year which saw countless superior sequels like Mass Effect 2, Super Mario Galaxy, Dead Rising 2 and Just Cause 2, the Bioshock series' second outing is largely a forgotten tale.