It seems as though there was a bit of an embargo going on for Bioshock 2 impressions as many major game sites have today put up a number of previews and impressions from the underwater sequel.
We'll take a quick look at the previews dished out from CVG, Shacknews, 1UP, and MTV Multiplayer. Undoubtedly there are plenty of additional sites that have previews up now for Bioshock 2, so be sure and share your favorites here in the comments.
Here's a brief look at CVG's Bioshock 2 preview article.
We'll take a quick look at the previews dished out from CVG, Shacknews, 1UP, and MTV Multiplayer. Undoubtedly there are plenty of additional sites that have previews up now for Bioshock 2, so be sure and share your favorites here in the comments.
Here's a brief look at CVG's Bioshock 2 preview article.
Off the bat BioShock 2's undoubtedly a better looking game than the first. Lighting in particular has advanced well beyond the last time we saw the city and flashing lights and streaky shadows ooze the kind of atmosphere Rapture thrives on.
There also seems to be more detail lavished on this decayed section of town. In the first room our Daddy comes stomping into, a huge section of the splintered, wooden floor is missing. A group of Splicers are huddled directly below.
"As a Big Daddy, garden variety Splicers like these guys are not as much as a challenge for you, they have to attack you in large groups," says Thomas - and he's not joking. With a roar and a thud we drop down into the room below, a beautiful but battered art deco wonder that's distinctly BioShock.
As noted, there is plenty more to read not only from CVG, but from Shacknews, 1UP, and MTV Multiplayer.
There also seems to be more detail lavished on this decayed section of town. In the first room our Daddy comes stomping into, a huge section of the splintered, wooden floor is missing. A group of Splicers are huddled directly below.
"As a Big Daddy, garden variety Splicers like these guys are not as much as a challenge for you, they have to attack you in large groups," says Thomas - and he's not joking. With a roar and a thud we drop down into the room below, a beautiful but battered art deco wonder that's distinctly BioShock.