Is it a hot take to say Bioshock 2 is the best Bioshock?

Bioshock 2 is far superior to the ambitious but convoluted Infinite, and takes from the foundation that Bioshock laid down, and improves on it in almost every single way.

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Bioshock 2 launched in early 2010 to good reviews and sales. Yet, at large, Bioshock 2 seems to be somewhat forgotten and less fondly remembered in various circles, beyond the Minerva's Den DLC, regarded as one of the best DLCs around...why is that been the case?

Bioshock 2 in a way is like Rodney Dangerfield, it seems to get no respect...well maybe no respect, but certainly deserves more.

This Bioshock 2 review, analysis, retrospective, and critique look at why I feel Bioshock 2 is the best Bioshock. From improving nearly all the shortcomings that the original had, to improved combat, a story that had more emotional depth and tugged at the heartstrings instead of messing with your mind (which for whatever reason people hold against Bioshock 2), going further into the little sister and big daddy relationships, having the series best section, and being ahead of the curve of what I like to call the "AAA Dad Simulator" games like God of War 2018, Bioshock Infinite, The Last of Us, and The Witcher 3.

Bioshock 2 is the best in the series, even without the guidance of Ken Levine, a short development time of two years (as opposed to 5ish for Bioshock and Bioshock Infinite), and making a sequel for a game that didn't necessarily need one.

⌛ TIMESTAMPS: ⌛

00:00 - Prelude
01:16 - The Making Of Bioshock 2
03:50 - The Improvements Of Bioshock 2
5:42 - Being A Big Daddy
6:11 - Little Sisters
8:35 - Big Sisters
10:31 - The Story Of Bioshock 2
12:03 - Comparison to Knights Of The Old Republic (KOTOR 1 & 2 Spoilers)
13:57 - Sofia Lamb: The Antagonist Of Bioshock 2
16:11 - The Side Characters Of Bioshock 2
19:45 - Eleanor Lamb
21:36 - Bioshock 2 And The "AAA Dad Simulator"
24:10 - The Tragic Story Of Mark And Cindy Meltzer
26:39 - The Greatest Scene In All Of Bioshock
27:46 - Aftermath

SOURCES:

- https://www.vice.com/en_ca/article/nn...
- https://www.escapistmagazine.com/v2/b...
- https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2020...
- https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...
- https://podcast.app/bioshock-2-commun...
- https://www.engadget.com/2010-06-08-t...
- https://kotaku.com/bioshock-2-moves-3...
- https://www.vice.com/en_uk/article/qb...
- https://web.archive.org/web/201210102...

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