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BioShock® 2

BioShock® 2

Set approximately 10 years after the events of the original BioShock, the halls of Rapture once again echo with sins of the past. Along the Atlantic coastline, a monster has been snatching little girls and bringing them back to the undersea city of Rapture.

89%
Very Positive
Developers2K Australia, 2K China, 2K Marin, Digital Extremes
Publisher2K
Release DateFeb 9, 2010
$19.99
Peak Players912
Metacritic88
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
AI Review Summary

BioShock 2 is widely considered a mechanically superior sequel that refines the combat and pacing of the original while maintaining a strong narrative and atmospheric world. However, the experience is severely undermined by persistent technical instability, with many players reporting frequent crashes and physics glitches on modern systems.

Pros

  • Refined and more engaging combat mechanics compared to its predecessor.90%
  • Strong art direction and immersive world design that remains compelling despite the game's age.80%
  • Well-paced, focused gameplay experience that avoids modern open-world bloat.70%
  • Compelling narrative that effectively expands on the series' lore from a unique perspective.80%
  • Intense gameplay that rewards players for utilizing environmental hazards and traps.60%

Cons

  • Frequent and unpredictable game crashes that can result in hours of lost progress.100%
  • Severe technical issues where objects and interactables move at low framerates regardless of hardware performance.60%
  • Lack of optimization and updates for modern operating systems and high-end hardware.80%
  • The revised hacking system is viewed by some players as inferior to the original game's version.50%

Notable Mentions

  • Many players specifically noted issues persisting in the 2016 Remastered version of the game.
  • Surprisingly, some reviewers found the multiplayer component to be more stable than the single-player campaign.
Confidence: 66%
Based on the 62 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Oct 3, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
8
Peak · last 90 days
35
All-time peak
912

Price

Current price
$19.99
Lowest tracked
$2.99since Nov 27, 2025

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days
100%
All-time positive
89%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews15.0K
Positive: 13.3K (89%)Negative: 1.7K (11%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

18h

Avg Playtime at Review

74%

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