As far as visual comparisons go, they're pretty close. The low resolution particle buffer on PS3 is the only really noticeable difference.dark10x said:
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BioShock 2 |OT| of Big Sisters, Delta Daddies, and Creepy Uncles
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The first trailer for the game intrigued me a lot when it was released. For those of you who have played/finished the game, is there any reference to what is depicted in it or was it just a cool looking concept?
The Librarian
Banned
That's the same guy? You're right. Yeah, I liked the way that read a lot more than his review on RPS. He's just following one of the rule-of-thumbs for journalism: Know your audience. Can't dislike him for that.Ceebs said:
darkressurection
Banned
Thanks for posting this, looks like the team did a pretty good job with the PS3 version.danwarb said:
AgentOtaku
Member
danwarb said:
whoa!
And there was some f'n idiot on the previous page to your post who had the cheek to call me out on the drama I was making.randomwab said:
Could be a number of problems, and maybe not Valve's/Steam's fault and just that 2K are holding it back. But like I said previously, as a customer paying for a pre-order electronically you'd expect to be able to go there and then at 12am.
Mr. Miyato
Neo Member
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/review-hd-bioshock-2/61280
This posted yet? Looks great, definite buy for me.
This posted yet? Looks great, definite buy for me.
Jeff Albertson
Member
Well I've played about 2 hours now and I'm loving it.
It wont be marked as high as Rapture isn't new to us anymore but I love the place, probably my favourite game setting ever.
It wont be marked as high as Rapture isn't new to us anymore but I love the place, probably my favourite game setting ever.
ColR100 said:
Honestly, I'm pretty annoyed by this. The only reason I preorder games on Steam is for the option to preload, so that when it's released, I can play straight away. At this point, I could drive to a 24 hour supermarket in an hour and buy the game for much cheaper than I preordered on Steam, where I'm stuck waiting for the option to even download the game until the end of the day of release, nevermind play it.
I guess I made a real bad call on this one. Sometimes retail really is better than DD.
woodsey1982
Member
So I played the first half hour or so tonight, very similar ( so far ) to Bioshock 1 - which in my opinion is a good thing! Absolutely love the first set piece, and the art style is awe inspiring in places. Not too sure if I'll even touch the MP of the game - but hey, it's nice to have it there if I fancy a dabble. Just wish I didn't have to get up for work in 6 hours or I'd have played more!! Also the rapture edition art book has some great stuff in it, if you are into that kind of thing.
Rated-Rsuperstar
Member
danwarb said:
Looking at the screenshots, the quality of both games go back and forth.
edgefusion
Member
Just completed it, overall I feel satisfied with both the ending and the game overall. No new game + though which is rather disappointing.
JordoftheDead
Member
Rated-Rsuperstar said:
Is it possible to post pics? I cant access the link at work.
Ill probably end up playing it on both anyway, I did with the first game.
robotzombie
Member
This thread has taught me that people really need to learn what the term "set piece" means before they use it non stop.
Rated-Rsuperstar
Member
In this shot the PS3 version is clearly better.
And the 360 version in this one.
And the 360 version in this one.
darkressurection
Banned
I think that in that first shot, they probably took the screen before all the texture loaded in all the way. The Giant Bomb review recommended that 360 owners installed the game because of texture pop-in.
speculawyer
Member
Yeah, I'm a little annoyed by this. Within 24 hours of release it should be up. The whole point is to prevent server melt-down . . . and now that will happen upon release. :-(randomwab said:
rainking187
Member
This is what waiting for Bioshock 2 feels like: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0-KBhkz8ec
Just a few more hours!
Just a few more hours!
DeadlySchnauzer
Member
My Meta-Review summary of reviews so far:
Bioshock 2 is better than the original in many ways (combat, clarity of story, weapon and plasmid options), but the story takes a long time to get going, and ultimately isn't anywhere near as engaging as the original. MP is kinda fun, but not particularly noteworthy.
It seems reviewers are basically marking it down compared to the original because of the story and MP.
Bioshock 2 is better than the original in many ways (combat, clarity of story, weapon and plasmid options), but the story takes a long time to get going, and ultimately isn't anywhere near as engaging as the original. MP is kinda fun, but not particularly noteworthy.
It seems reviewers are basically marking it down compared to the original because of the story and MP.
bodyofanamerican
Member
Anyone who finished the game and has the art book: Does the art book have spoilers? Is it something I should stay away from till I finish the game?
Jonsoncao
Banned
Rated-Rsuperstar said:In this shot the PS3 version is clearly better.
And the 360 version in this one.
For the first shot I am sure either 360 version was loading texture(since it doesnt come with a 5gig mandatory install) or that german site chose different time snapshot while the light is dimming
The reason why is for UE3 powered multiplatform game, 360 version shouldnt be technical inferior
I don't know if the inability to preload is a 2K decision or a Valve one, but the shorter the window to preload the more likely it will be for people run into congested download servers upon release.
If this is a day zero piracy issue it's incredibly frustrating since I can walk into any store and pick the damned thing up in four hours but I need to have an 18 hour penalty for buying it for one platform over another. And it will not stop pirates from cracking the game, so the whole thing is just a needless inconvenience.
If this is a day zero piracy issue it's incredibly frustrating since I can walk into any store and pick the damned thing up in four hours but I need to have an 18 hour penalty for buying it for one platform over another. And it will not stop pirates from cracking the game, so the whole thing is just a needless inconvenience.
BravoSuperStar
Member
Firestorm said:
So it's ok to love them again?
Succubus Slayer
Banned
Welcome to Rapture Completed your first non-private match. Bronze
"Non-private match" What is this? There are private and non-private matches,,, Online perhaps or wut?
"Non-private match" What is this? There are private and non-private matches,,, Online perhaps or wut?
thunker 9000
Member
DoctorWho said:
Yes you do have the option to not gather the Adam from the corpses around the level. once you adopt the sister, you can run to a vent and drop them off.
I dont think it effects anything story wise, you will have a tougher time affording new plasmids and such, tho.
I dont think it effects anything story wise, you will have a tougher time affording new plasmids and such, tho.
Snapshot King
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Campster said:
If it is, well, they've completely failed, considering the 360 versions been out for days and the PC version went up today as well.
faceless007
Member
Gamestop's site says my Special Edition shipped...
from Kentucky. Won't be here till Friday. WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY????????
Weirdly, the product page on Gamestop says they're available to buy in-store. WTF?
from Kentucky. Won't be here till Friday. WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY????????
Weirdly, the product page on Gamestop says they're available to buy in-store. WTF?
I'v got my PC copy earlier and already played through it
The game has really this Addon feeling (or straight to DVD as Gametrailers said)
Since the first footage was shown you kinda knew it can't be as good as the first, even though the first had it's atmosphere issues but the second is way worse ... I don't know if it's only me but Rapture seemed so destroyed at the end of Bioshock 1 it's hard to believe that it's so full of life 10 years later I know it's fiction but even this goes beyond belief
So I never got into the right mood, rapture looked to new to me ...
And some Reviews are spoiling that Sofia Lamp is the sister that Delta is searching for ... but believe me ... it's not really a spoiler ... just play the game and you'll see why
Afterall it's still a very good game and is a gamer not entitled to the enjoyment of his games?
No, says the man at Activision.
It belongs to the casuals.
No, says the man at Atlus.
It belongs to the Weeaboos.
No, says the man at Valve.
It is still being worked upon.
I rejected those answers; instead, I chose something different. I chose the impossible. I chose... 2K.
The game has really this Addon feeling (or straight to DVD as Gametrailers said)
Since the first footage was shown you kinda knew it can't be as good as the first, even though the first had it's atmosphere issues but the second is way worse ... I don't know if it's only me but Rapture seemed so destroyed at the end of Bioshock 1 it's hard to believe that it's so full of life 10 years later I know it's fiction but even this goes beyond belief
So I never got into the right mood, rapture looked to new to me ...
And some Reviews are spoiling that Sofia Lamp is the sister that Delta is searching for ... but believe me ... it's not really a spoiler ... just play the game and you'll see why
Afterall it's still a very good game and is a gamer not entitled to the enjoyment of his games?
No, says the man at Activision.
It belongs to the casuals.
No, says the man at Atlus.
It belongs to the Weeaboos.
No, says the man at Valve.
It is still being worked upon.
I rejected those answers; instead, I chose something different. I chose the impossible. I chose... 2K.