Released in 2010, this first-person shooter incorporates role-playing and adventure elements. It is available on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC (Microsoft Windows).

Set roughly ten years after the original game, players return to the underwater city of Rapture. You take on the role of Subject Delta, a Big Daddy, navigating the decaying metropolis in search of Eleanor Lamb, a Little Sister with whom he shares a unique bond.

What are the Core Mechanics?

The game features a plasmid-based combat system, allowing you to combine genetic modifications with conventional weaponry. A key addition is the ability to wield plasmids and weapons simultaneously. You can also adopt Little Sisters, protecting them as they harvest ADAM, a substance that grants special powers. Protecting the Little Sisters triggers waves of enemies, introducing strategic choices.

Exploring Rapture

Rapture itself acts as a character, with its art deco architecture and haunting atmosphere reflecting the city's descent into dystopia. The narrative explores themes of free will, family, and the consequences of unchecked scientific ambition, all within a society fractured by ideological conflict.

Distinctive Features

Simultaneous Weapon and Plasmid Use: Unlike its predecessor, BioShock 2 allows players to use both weapons and plasmids at the same time, creating more dynamic combat encounters.

Big Daddy Perspective: Playing as Subject Delta offers a unique perspective, providing insight into the Big Daddy's abilities and motivations.

Little Sister Adoption

The ability to adopt and protect Little Sisters adds a strategic layer to the gameplay, as players must defend them while they harvest ADAM.