8 Reasons Why Bioshock 2 Is The Definitive Game In The Series
1. Playing As Big Daddy
How does one build upon the enormous blueprints created by the unique experience that is Bioshock? Let the player control Big Daddy.
What Bioshock 2 achieves is maintaining the gameplay, settings, and feel of the original game while also delivering enough upgrades and changes to stay relevant, push the narrative, and create one of the most entertaining video games out there. It's exactly what a sequel should be, and it delivers on all fronts.
There are arguments to be made for the overall story and novelty of the original, of the new experience and incorporation of Elizabeth in Infinite, but Bioshock 2 has the right mix of improvements, integrity, and natural progression. After all, why settle for slamming enemies with a wrench when Big Daddy comes fully equipped with a drill?
Better watch out in the comment section because at the end of the day, Big Daddy is coming.