Top 9 of ‘09: #3 – BioShock 2
December 29th, 2008 | Written by Anthony Perez | Topic: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
For the next 3 days, we at Gamer 2.0 will continue counting down the 9 games we’re most interested going into 2009. We aren’t saying these will be the best games, we’re saying we’re watching these 9 the closest. Our countdown will end with our #1 game on New Years Eve, just in time to ring in another new year of gaming.
Here’s a quick recap:
- #9 – Metal Gear Solid Touch
- #8 – Ghostbusters
- #7 – Resident Evil 5
- #6 – Prototype
- #5 – MadWorld
- $4 – Brutal Legend
And #3 is…
#3 – BioShock 2
Anthony Perez
Publisher
When I first thought of the ways a BioShock sequel could be done, I immediately thought of it being a prequel. If you’ve ever studied utopias – civilizations that are set up in a way to perfect – you can see the similarity with cults. A recent documentary I watched called Witness to Jonestown reminded me of how interesting and frightening watching the collapse of a utopia could be. And that is precisely the story of BioShock.
NOTE: Jonestown was a remote city set up by a religious denomination that was headed by an insane leader named Jim Jones. Read this excerpt from Wikipedia.
On November 18, 1978, 909 Temple members died in Jonestown, all but two from apparent cyanide poisoning in an event termed “revolutionary suicide” by Jones and some members on an audio tape of the event and in prior discussions. To the extent the actions in Jonestown were viewed as a mass suicide, it is the largest such event in modern history. The incident at Jonestown was the greatest single loss of American civilian life in a non-natural disaster until the events of September 11, 2001.
Filippo Dinolfo
Associate Editor
For me Bioshock was the game of 2007. There were a lot of great releases last year, but of those I found that I played Bioshock the most. I’m stoked for a seque, but at the same time I’m a bit hesitant because there are so many ways that the developers could screw it up. I genuinely can’t wait to play this one.
Jacob Stutsman
Staff Writer
Bioshock is such a well encompassed game that I think the sequel should be a radical departure. It’s possible to take those core themes in both gameplay and story and cultivate them in new directions. In that way it can be quintessential Bioshock displaced just a little in order to keep it fresh.
Alex Quevedo
Senior Editor
I was excited about BioShock prior to its release, but I didn’t expect to be blown away as much as I was. Memories from the game still linger in my mind. And it is amazing. The creepiness of a Little Sister saying “Look Mr. Bubbles, an angel!” is tough to rival. I just hope that BioShock 2 is able to provide the same intensity and creepy satisfaction.
Chris Selogy
Senior Editor
Though Bioshock was one of the few big releases of 2007 that did not interest me, I did see why that game got all of the acclaim that it received. 2K Boston certainly has a lot to live up to in making a sequel to that game, so I hope they can do the original enough justice to get people excited about returning to that world once again.
Andrew Giese
Copy Editor
Honestly, I’m quite baffled that 2K has decided to make a sequel to Bioshock. I mean, fiscally it makes sense; the original raked in bucketfuls of gold. But if you actually played through it, it kind of…ended. Information is scarce on this Q3 2009 release, but it looks like we’ll see some more grown-up versions of the little sisters. I really don’t know how a sequel will remain true to its roots and I hope 2K wouldn’t have taken on the project if they didn’t think they could do that. Fingers crossed for another blockbuster.
Josh Schwartzman
Staff Writer
Bioshock was my favorite game of 2007, beating out other heavyweights as Call of Duty 4, Assassin’s Creed, and Mass Effect, so needless to say I am keeping a close watchful eye on Bioshock 2. Hiring a new developer to helm the project is having me wonder if they can re-create the awe-inspiring locales and spectacular action from the first game, but more of the same simply would not be bad at all. A sorely needed multiplayer mode and possibly some co-op support would turn this great franchise into a mainstream darling.
Edward Love
Staff Writer
I have my doubts about a Bioshock sequel. Considering that a new team is developing it, with 2K Boston moving onto something new, it’s hard to imagine that the sequel will embody the originality and vision of arguably the best game of 2007. But given that it is, afterall, a new Bioshock chapter, we’re undoubtedly excited to see what 2K Marin comes up with.
Matt J. McDonald
SmashPad Blogger
When it comes to atmosphere, no game in a long time nailed it quite like Bioshock. Personally, I am really looking forward to Bioshock 2. I think that the original development team was committed to producing a quality title with a deep, engaging story and super-creepy atmosphere, and I don’t think that things will change very much with the sequel.
Daniel Phillips
Contributor
Personally, Bioshock seems a game that really doesn’t need a sequel. Milkin’ the cow…
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