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Along the way they scavenge for items - from mundane candy bars to experimental energy weapons - and learn more about the predicament facing the Von Braun. System Shock 2 follows an security officer as they move their way through a ship full of hostile mutants and robots. The last of this list is important, as it is the game that Bioshock is modeled after in the lead-up to Bioshock's release, everyone was told that it would be the spiritual sequel. Bioshock's Lineageīioshock was the pet project of Ken Levine, a legendary designer whose credits include Thief, Freedom Force, and System Shock 2.

It's a shame, because Bioshock 2 is deceptively excellent, and far superior to its kin. For many, it's the worst game in the Bioshock series, and barely notable as a shooter. It came and went with little fanfare, relegated to the background as a cash-in sequel by players that loved the first game. There are no especially quotable phrases, and very few stand-out scenes. It almost defines Bioshock.Ĭonversely, Bioshock 2 has no such watercooler moment. When their meaning was explained two-thirds of the way through Bioshock by who the player assumed to be the main antagonist, these words - and the scene they were placed in - resonated in a way rarely seen in videogames. These three words, more than any other, define the world of Rapture. Warning: This piece contains massive spoilers for the Bioshock series and System Shock 2. Bioshock 2 And The Triumph Of Nuance Home Subscribe Bioshock 2 And The Triumph Of Nuance 19 November 2015