BioShock

 iOS
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. TouchArcade
    Sep 3, 2014
    80
    Bioshock for iOS isn’t perfect, and I can understand the hesitance from those that may have already played it before. But for newcomers, it’s still an experience that needs to be taken.
  2. Gamereactor Denmark
    Sep 11, 2014
    70
    Only recommended for those who haven’t played the game on PC or console. The iOS port is good, but if you’ve played the original Bioshock before, you’ll feel like something’s missing.
  3. Apple'N'Apps
    Aug 30, 2014
    70
    Bioshock isn’t at the same level on iOS as other platforms, but it still delivers quite an immersive experience that makes the iOS platform a better place. It’s worth picking up for the premium price if you haven’t played Bioshock before even with subpar controls, and graphics for the involved, and intense experience to partake in.
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  5. Modojo
    Aug 29, 2014
    70
    We're still a ways off from perfecting mobile controls, it appears, and while the core product is still as engaging as ever, it needs some tweaking as far as its transition to mobile. Still, if this is the only feasible way you can experience the game, take the plunge.
  6. 148Apps
    Aug 28, 2014
    70
    Do you love Bioshock? Have you always wanted to be able to play it on the go? Well then your prayers have been answered. More or less.
  7. Pelit (Finland)
    Oct 25, 2014
    67
    Well, obviously this had to be done. Bioshock is a beautiful iShooter, but unfortunately the controls are absolutely horrible. Here we have one of the best FPS games on iPad. This tells a sad story of a genre that’s totally wrong for the platform. [Oct 2014]
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  8. IGN
    Sep 1, 2014
    67
    If you've never played before, you can likely find cheaper and better-looking versions on consoles or computers that won't be as tough to control.
  9. Gamezebo
    Sep 1, 2014
    60
    In my opinion, the original BioShock is a nearly flawless experience. It’s lacking only in a few gameplay elements that were later introduced in BioShock 2, such as dual-wielding. But in being translated to iOS and touchscreens, it loses a lot more. I
  10. Pocket Gamer UK
    Aug 28, 2014
    60
    Bioshock is a marvel of intelligent storytelling, creepy atmosphere, and stunning world design. You get all that in this iOS port, but not without compromise.

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#38 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2014
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#72 Most Shared iOS Game of 2014

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 79 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 79
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 79
  3. Negative: 19 out of 79
  1. Marica
    Sep 2, 2014
    0
    "Experience one of the greatest shooters of all time!". Yea, this one of the great shoothers of all time..but on PC & Consoles. Rapture is so"Experience one of the greatest shooters of all time!". Yea, this one of the great shoothers of all time..but on PC & Consoles. Rapture is so bad that I can barely read detailed posters on the walls.

    Seriously, with that graphics...i can't get a great experience. Maybe in a while you'll see Crysis 3 on ios with Mario graphics.

    I played on Iphone 5.    … Full Review »
  2. SimonEl
    Sep 25, 2014
    5
    If you don't have any way to play this on the PC, or at least on a console, then maybe this is playable for you, but I'm not sure. It'sIf you don't have any way to play this on the PC, or at least on a console, then maybe this is playable for you, but I'm not sure. It's clumsy, laggy, but at the end of the day, it's still the wonderful place and story. So buyer beware.… Full Review »
  3. Jestzer
    Mar 14, 2017
    4
    Not even worth considering. Aiming is a nightmare, the once beautiful graphics are no longer present, and the original clunkiness of combat isNot even worth considering. Aiming is a nightmare, the once beautiful graphics are no longer present, and the original clunkiness of combat is replaced with the inability to use combat effectively at all. Every good part of this game is destroyed in this version of the game and all that remains is a skeleton of what you wish you were playing. Read my review on the Xbox 360 page to see more details.… Full Review »
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