Monday, July 19, 2010

E...utopia

Bioshock 2
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.

    No comments:

    Post a Comment