Platform: PC
Release date: 09/02/2010
List Price: £59.99

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This is a very well put together product, which has clearly had a good amount of thought put into it. Ill start by discussing the extras included in the Collectors Edition. The vinyl soundtrack included is a must-have for any true fans of the first Bioshock. It has all the best music from the first game, and playing it on a gramophone provides that extra bit of gritty texture to the music, much like what we loved about Rapture. The art book is really nice, and would definitely be of interest to anyone out there who has an eye for art, especially prospective game designers, or even painters or model makers. The art on the posters is recognisable from the first game, but personally I wouldnt have much use for them as it would be a bit sad for someone my age to put them up.. Now to move on to the game itself. I was quite skeptical when buying this game. Traditionally, sequels are generally poor and quickly thrown together, aiming to cash in on the success of the first title in the series. Bioshock 2, however, doesnt fall into this tradition. The game is as immersive as ever, filled with beautiful artwork which extends beyond that of the first Bioshock. The storyline is superb, and the new game dynamics will keep players of the previous game entertained. The multiplayer aspect of the game is... OK, but there are far better multiplayer games out there, and this is the reason why I couldnt give the game 5 out of 5. Lets be honest though - we all love Bioshock because of its singleplayer, so this isnt really a big deal, and the inclusion of multiplayer does help add to the longevity of the game. Simply put, Id highly recommend the game. It does well to continue on from the first in the series, and I really cant fault the single player. Multiplayer is a little bland, but perhaps some would enjoy it more than I do. If youve never played the first Bioshock, Id definitely recommend playing it first as it will help immerse you in the storyline and will leave you itching to jump straight into Bioshock 2.