Bioshock 2 might not have the peaks of the original in terms of story and awe; but it stands up well as a great sequel with many improvements, and with the best gameplay in the series. Improvements include tighter combat, upgrades, hacking, research, visuals, decisions that impact story, cult philosophical nuance all along with rapture’s immersive atmosphere. To add the ability to fire weapons and plasmids together is splendid. After all this time I fondly remember enjoying my online multiplayer experience just as much as the story, which was a blast. I must admit setting vending machines to explode was quite amusing.