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Bioshock 2 pulled from digital retailers
- Thread starter MattyG
- Start date
And nothing of value was lost.
Seriously though, B2 was horrible. I don't even mind i they were to omit it from any future remasters.
*EDIT*.
I guess i should say that Bioshock 2 was just plain unnecessary. It was horrible to me because it was just a waste of a game outside of arguably better mechanics. But i never played Bioshock for the combat, as i felt 1's was absolutely serviceable to the experience.
Seriously though, B2 was horrible. I don't even mind i they were to omit it from any future remasters.
*EDIT*.
I guess i should say that Bioshock 2 was just plain unnecessary. It was horrible to me because it was just a waste of a game outside of arguably better mechanics. But i never played Bioshock for the combat, as i felt 1's was absolutely serviceable to the experience.
CertifiedFP
Member
I'd love to know your opinion of the other two BioShock games if BS2 is "Nothing of Value".
aGuyInaBearSuit
Member
Eh. It was my least favorite of the BioShock games, but it's still unfortunate.
CrashPrime
Member
i am not going to lose this from my steam library am I?
Really annoys me when publishers don't give any heads up for things like this.
A lot of people think it to be the best Bioshock game.
A lot of people think it to be the best Bioshock game.
Gamer @ Heart
Member
What the actual fuck? Its was a better game in mechanics than the first in almost every way.
Mauricio_Magus
Banned
no, don't worry.
When games are delisted you never lose it from your library. You just won't be able to purchase it.
"I don't like it so I don't want other people to experience it."
So incredibly mature.
Finale Fireworker
Member
BioShock 2 has significantly more refined gameplay, a much better management of engine, and enemy variety. The core "game" part of BioShock 2 is and was always excellent.
As a narrative, it is a footnote to BioShock 1 that adds nothing. It also doesn't detract anything and is an excuse to tour more of Rapture. Minerva's Den is also excellent.
BioShock 2 may not live up to BioShock 1 but, then again, what does?
It was worse than 1 but horrible? Strong word breh.
Of course, it depends on the context, all Bioshock games are horrible compared to SS2.
Hidden One
Member
I liked BS2 :/.
DidntKnowJack
Member
At least its still in my download list on PSN. Can never get Minerva's Den now, though.
william_557
Member
i didn't like bioshock 2 much at all but number 1 is one of my favourite games of all time
cloudzack117
Banned
aww man. while bs2 wasnt nearly as good as the first game i thought it was still pretty enjoyable. liked it a lot more then infinite thats for sure.
Bioshock 1 is one of my favorite games of all time. The story, the art deco, the gameplay, everything IMO was almost flawless. Then we have 2, coming in disrupting the lore, adding tacked on story and gameplay features to the world of Rapture that were not even remotely necessary...including that offensive online multiplayer component. It was a sequel that really didn't need to exist in any form.
I have huge issues with Bioshock infinite, and it damn near almost took away everything i liked about the first game, but atleast it had something different to it besides being a worse clone riding off its success.
Conkerkid11
Member
What a horrible night to have a first post.
Bioshock 2 easily has the best gameplay of the three.
ChawlieTheFair
pip pip cheerio you slags!
Yup. Story not so hot, but by far best gameplay.
Agreed, I had much more fun with the second than the first.
First post is wrong.
I'm not too bummed as I still have Minerva's Den download on my 360, and own the physical copy, but still... B2 owns in the gameplay department over the other two easily.
SatoAilDarko
Member
Does the Ultimate Rapture Edition have everything on disc or was anything a download code? I got that but haven't opened it yet.
Mechanically, yes, you can debate with the upgrades of the plasmids and duel wielding that it had better combat. But that's never what i played Bioshock for, and since i thought Bioshock 1 combat was absolutely fine anyway, it was just a waste of a game personally that added nothing.
*EDIT*
So the game is coming back?
Okay fine. You guys can stop the dogpile now
Minerva's Den makes 1 and Infinite look subpar. Also 2 still has the best combat gameplay.
Crisis averted.
Auto-Reply
Member
Music license issues... can't they make sure that such thing wont become a problem a few years down the road? I recall GTA San Andreas having specific songs removed, probably due to the same reason?
Don't license stuff for your game that will become problematic in the future.
I suppose when the game is back we will be greeted with an update that removes/replaces music, same as with GTA SA?!
Don't license stuff for your game that will become problematic in the future.
I suppose when the game is back we will be greeted with an update that removes/replaces music, same as with GTA SA?!
Robot Pants
Member
I was against the game from the beginning because of the fact that it didn't need to be made. Just didn't.
But I ended up loving it. Story wasn't as good as 1 but the gameplay was better. So it was a pleasant surprise.
Stabby McSter
Member
why do people act like bioshock 2 was a bad game? an unnecessary sequel, sure. but bad?
Thanks, OP is updated.
Or maybe just negotiate permanent licenses? I can't imagine it's that expensive as I assume low budget movies and such do it all the time.
InfiniteCombo
Banned
Holy cow. Unquestionably the worst "first post" I've read in a while.
See SatoAilDarko's post that I quote below.
If my memory serves me correctly, yes it did (I bought the 360 version a while ago).
IbizaPocholo
NeoGAFs Kent Brockman
I like the multiplayer of the game.The story not.
N7Commander95
Member
I've always felt Bioshock 2 was a better game than Bioshock 1.
Bioshock 1 is waaay more important, and probably a better experience when first played, but Bioshock 2 just is mechanically more sophisticated, significantly better paced and has more 'highs' as a campaign experience.
Plus Minverva's Den is the best Bioshock related entity.
Bioshock 1 is waaay more important, and probably a better experience when first played, but Bioshock 2 just is mechanically more sophisticated, significantly better paced and has more 'highs' as a campaign experience.
Plus Minverva's Den is the best Bioshock related entity.
Tainted
Member
Doesn't turning this off on a per game basis still update the game anyway when you go to launch it ? Maybe Steam changed it, but I just remember that being the case.
The only way to play a game without updating is to put steam in offline mode first ?
Icyflamez96
Member
Bioshock 2 is much better gameplay wise than Bioshock 1
InfiniteCombo
Banned
Should have been first post. Agree 100%.
graywolf323
Member
probably related to licensing somehow