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Bioshock 2 was a good game but I think Bioshock 1 was better. The twist at the end was one of the best I've seen in video games. Now, would you kindly read my review of Bioshock 2.













I thought the weapons were just ok.

• My favorite by far was the Rivet Gun. Strong, awesome for headshots, ammo everywhere, and "Hot Rivets=Flambé". Trap Rivets were useful during Adam Harvesting.

• The Hack Tool was pretty interesting especially with the mini turrets. I just wish you could repair them like bots or even pick them back up like spears.

• Everyone loves the Machine Gun but I thought it was pretty weak.

• Speargun was supposed to be the sniper rifle of the game but I didn't like it too much. It does awesome damage but only with headshots. And you I can't headshot while splicers are moving so It was only effective for me as a surprise attack. I only used Trap Spears during Adam harvesting. Rocket Spears were fun.

• Launcher is a rocket launcher. Heavy damage low ammo. Same as any other game. Proximity Mine was good while Adam Harvesting. Picking up unused ones makes them even better.

• I don't know why but I suck with shotguns. Halo, Call of Duty, Bioshock. Up close to the face it seems like I need six or seven shots to kill somebody. Phosphorus Buck was pretty cool though.

• Research Camera is incredibly useful til' it's not. And never having to pull it out again is the best feeling in the world. (like a vasectomy).

• Then comes the drill. I thought I would like it before I played the game. But I just didn't like the melee weapon. I didn't like them in fallout to much either. People were telling me how awesome it was but I just didn't get it. Until I fully upgraded it with tons of tonics. The thing is insane at dealing damage to boss enemies like Big Daddies and Big Sisters.

• I would like to point out that i didn't fully upgrade the Machine Gun, Speargun or Launcher.

On to Plasmids.

• Electro Bolt was my bread and butter. Cheap, Stuns, Does Damage, Is a beast in deep water which is everywhere.
• Upgraded to 3. ++

• I always had Telekinesis. Didn't use for fighting much but I did use to get items. Free if you don't throw, also good to catch and throw projectiles.
• Didn't Upgrade.

• Incinerate!. More damage than Electro bolt, Spreads like a virus.
• Upgraded to 3. ++

• Winter Blast. Expensive but Insane against bosses, especially with the drill.
• Upgraded to 2. +

• Security Command. Useless before gaining the ability to summon. Lethal after getting Upgraded Bots. A lot of my Tonics were Hacking and Bot related so this fit with my play style. Being able to repair Bots makes this Even Better.
• Upgraded to 3. ++

• Insect Swarm. I loved the idea of being able to stun enemies for a longer period of time than Electro Bolt. And it finds enemies for you. I would throw it out before entering a room so I wouldn't be ambushed.
• Upgraded to 3. ++

• Hypnotize. Didn't really use it much.
• Didn't Upgrade.

• Cyclone Trap. Sounded interesting. Wasn't interesting. Trap Rivets and Proximity Mines were more useful. And you can't pick up unused Cyclone Traps.
• Upgraded to 2 so I could charge Traps with Plasmids. Shouldn't Have. + :(

• Decoy is useless with Security Command.
• Didn't Upgrade.

• Didn't see a good use for scout.
• Didn't Upgrade

• Summon Elanor. Haxxorz level of damage. Costs a lot and it's worth it.
• Can't Upgrade.

Finally Tonics. A List of Tonics I recommend.

• Health:
• Armored Shell
• Armored Shell 2
• Natural Camouflage

• Eve:
• Booze Hound
• Cure All
• EVE Saver
• EVE Saver 2
• Fountain of Youth

• Adam:
• Demanding Father
• Proud Parent

• Weapons:
• Arms Race
• Damage Research
• Extended Reel
• Keen Observer
• Keen Observer 2

• Drill:
• Drill Lurker
• Drill Power
• Drill Power 2
• Drill Specialist
• Freezing Drill
• Sports Boost

• Plasmids:
• Electric Flesh

• Bots:
• Deadly Machines
• Handyman
• Hardy Machines

This is a quick comparison of Bioshock 1 vs. Bioshock 2 I stole from here.

CHARACTERS (Bioshock 1 on left Bioshock 2 on right):

• Jack > Delta - Although Johnny Topside is a cool name.
• Ryan Andrews > Sophia Lamb - I didn't like Lamb at all.
• Atlas < Sinclair - Sinclair was pretty cool.
• Dr.Suchong < Gil Alexander - Alexander the Awesome.

WEAPONS (1 on left 2 on right):

• Wrench < Drill
• Pistol < Rivet Gun - Rivet Gun > All
• Tommy Gun > Gatling Gun
• Shotgun-Pump Action > Double barrel shotgun
• Crossbow < Speargun - Infinite Ammo.

I'm not huge into multiplayer. I tried it out. It was kind of fun. People are still playing. Easy to get into a match.

Trying out Bulleted Lists on this one. It's a long one.
40/53 a 805/1000g.