BioShock Infinite

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8.6

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  1. Kadir123
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Thats is a best game i ever play. Just i ask myself why i dont play when it fresh… Expand
  2. JoelArpal
    Dec 16, 2020
    9
    One of my favourites games ever. This masterpiece really got me emotional at some points and, the experience of playing it, it's something i really appreciate.
  3. Juli01223
    Jan 25, 2021
    10
    Bioshock infinite foi muito além em comparação com os outros jogos da série, todo o cuidado durante o jogo é maior, a narrativa, os personagens, e o plot são melhores. E aquele final é pra ficar sem palavras.
  4. MartinAZ
    Apr 17, 2022
    9
    Martin A. - I want to move to Columbia!

    A city in the sky doesn't sound appealing until it's actually seen in person. Putting the racism aside, the city of Columbia is beautiful! The sky train trollies and the children playing out in the open with barbershop quartet around the corner. It's something you have to see for yourself. What I hated. The story is linear and choices don't    Martin A. - I want to move to Columbia!

    A city in the sky doesn't sound appealing until it's actually seen in person. Putting the racism aside, the city of Columbia is beautiful! The sky train trollies and the children playing out in the open with barbershop quartet around the corner. It's something you have to see for yourself.

    What I hated. The story is linear and choices don't make a difference but I believe that's the point the story is making. Everything comes full circle but what a horrible beautiful circle it is.

    What I loved. The music is almost tailor made for Columbia. Elizabeth is a wonderful companion on your adventure through sheer wonder! I don't think I'm exaggerating when I say that this game has culture and it all seems so believable that I wonder if maybe this is really a city in the sky.

    This is a must own. If not, just visit once and fall in love with the city of Columbia! If you aren't afraid of heights that is. 9 out of 10    … Expand
  5. sinancetin
    Apr 14, 2021
    9
    atmosferin içine sokmayı gerçekten başaran bir oyun olmuş kesinleke deneyimlemeniz gereken bir oyun.
  6. nazarkin123
    Mar 10, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mind-blowing story and awesome graphics. And all that mechanics are tight to story in so cool way. Totally recommend.… Expand
  7. JawBone0
    Mar 27, 2021
    8
    This game is insane. It was very fun to play it. Fights were really dynamic and storyline was brain burning. You will have to read what was going on after playing the game.
  8. VladLvUp
    Jul 1, 2022
    9
    An amazing story for 8 hours, which did not let you relax until the very end, the ending was a shock for me.
  9. Nart566
    Apr 14, 2021
    8
    Of course I like this game but I think it is overrated game at some points. Story is very complex, and because of it I didn't understand. Gameplay is fun but it is not amazing.
  10. psychomantis39
    Jul 13, 2022
    10
    Great game, it subverts expectations like no other. Looking forward to playing it again just to see what I think of the story now.
  11. EternalAR58
    Jan 2, 2023
    9
    La ambientación, la música, la trma enrevesada, el gun play, uno de mis primeros shooters y es uno de los que más me ha gustado
  12. toseer
    May 30, 2021
    10
    This game is really interesting, I realized the ending only after watching the video on YouTube.
  13. Patedus
    Mar 15, 2022
    8
    Not bad, not bad at all...................................................................
  14. Yaav13
    Apr 7, 2022
    8
    My truthful honorable incorruptible conclusive rating of this considered game: 8.
  15. loki_infinity
    Jul 8, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game ever. In this game ALL is wonderful and unimaginable. Elizabeth...
    “Bring us the girl, and wipe away the debt.”
    This is a masterpiece. Best game ever, Best plot, Best story.    … Expand
  16. Assofichuk
    Sep 4, 2021
    9
    Яркая, красочная и динамичная. Конечно, порой хотелось, чтобы Элизабет больше участвовала в поединках. Интересный, слегка витееватый сюжет. Возможно, не совсем придется по вкусу ценителям оригинальной серии, так как действия происходят в другом месте, в другое время; но, уверен, равнодушным геймером игра никого не оставит.Яркая, красочная и динамичная. Конечно, порой хотелось, чтобы Элизабет больше участвовала в поединках. Интересный, слегка витееватый сюжет. Возможно, не совсем придется по вкусу ценителям оригинальной серии, так как действия происходят в другом месте, в другое время; но, уверен, равнодушным геймером игра никого не оставит.
  17. VikiSetyah
    Aug 25, 2021
    10
    Overwhelmed story,fresh gameplay, beautiful world, best game first person shooter until now 2021
  18. Woolee
    Sep 29, 2021
    8
    Bioshock Infinite could be a masterpiece if: Elizabeth's abilities were used more actively, for example, opening new locations with the help of tears. And the second moment, which didn't allow the game to become an unconditional masterpiece - it was UE3, Ken and his team, it was necessa
  19. LordEdition
    Nov 2, 2021
    10
    Гениально! Одна из лучших игр десятилетия .
  20. usernameplease
    Sep 29, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Actually, this game story graphics even the total story is fantastic
    No glitches more fun more
    but not one can say every game is perfect
    So I think every person have their own mindset    … Expand
  21. TheSRG
    Apr 26, 2023
    10
    This game gave me the best moments of my life. An unforgettable story in a completely different world after the first two games. I wish I could lose my memory and play again. I wish the story was much more understandable, but we interpret some things ourselves. I think it's good about that.
  22. nioju
    Nov 3, 2021
    10
    Uma históra muito boa, não joguei os anteriores, apenas esse, e me apaixonei pelo gameplay, trilha sonora, personagens e etc. Vale muito a apena, jogo muito bom.

    Gráfico - 10
    História - 10
    Gameplay - 10
    Trilha Sonora - 10
    Diversão - 10
    Bugs - 10
    Personagens - 9

    Nota final - 10
  23. Herbalmouse1305
    Jul 26, 2022
    10
    i played infinite before playing the other 2 BioShock games, and i will say, completing this makes me want to give them another try. Columbia is a beautiful setting filled with personality, the story confused the hell out of me but the characters were more than charming enough to keep me wanting more, and the end was immensely satisfying (no spoilers. the gameplay format is the only slighti played infinite before playing the other 2 BioShock games, and i will say, completing this makes me want to give them another try. Columbia is a beautiful setting filled with personality, the story confused the hell out of me but the characters were more than charming enough to keep me wanting more, and the end was immensely satisfying (no spoilers. the gameplay format is the only slight setback, its a bit simple (k*ll enemies, story, k*ll enemies, story). but the mysteries of the world and its kept me going to the end, and what an end it was.

    What a game.    … Expand
  24. meatmant
    Nov 7, 2021
    9
    Геймплей - 7/10
    Графон и визуальный стиль - 10/10
    Сюжет - 9/10
    Саундтрек - 10/10
    Общая оценка - 9/10
  25. Pblo
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    Лучшая игра, что мне довелось пройти. Восхитительный сюжет, хорошая графика, отличнейшие персонажи
  26. ATDynaX
    Jun 18, 2022
    9
    Whoever doesn't like tight spaces but a floating city at the beginning of the 20th century should play Bioshock Infinite before the first 2 titles, also because it is a prequel to the first game. You walk around in a city where the ghost of that time is perfectly shown. It plays in an alternate time line and has the same system, like various guns paired with supernatural powers which youWhoever doesn't like tight spaces but a floating city at the beginning of the 20th century should play Bioshock Infinite before the first 2 titles, also because it is a prequel to the first game. You walk around in a city where the ghost of that time is perfectly shown. It plays in an alternate time line and has the same system, like various guns paired with supernatural powers which you can swap out on the fly. You also find different types of clothing that grants bonuses, like a bigger mag or faster move speed. Various automated vendors sell upgrades for the many weapons and abilities you pay with the money you collect, or you buy ammo or restore your health.
    The story is mysterious and the end is a real surprise.
    The difficulty is not high, even on higher settings and your companion takes on a supportive role by delivering ammo and health if needed. If you want a challenge play the 1999 version that unlocks after one playthrough. It is also a good idea to explore the place because of riddles and goodies to find.    … Expand
  27. DankNemes
    Jun 24, 2022
    8
    It's a good game, a lot of abilities you can use. really good gameplay, and amazing graphics for its time.
    8/10
    the story hurts my nuts
  28. petrkozak13
    Dec 13, 2021
    8
    Great conclusion to the trilogy. I prefer the atmosphere of first two games but this one is definitely awesome too.
  29. briiiz
    Feb 11, 2023
    8
    十小时令人难忘的流程，美术风格鲜明，剧本叙事优秀，但是自己的游戏体验不是特别好，一方面是天轨这个机制实在是太晕了，本来就晕第一人称，给他滑来滑去下来头都痛了，而且十分容易迷路（尤其是配合这个天轨），游戏中虽然有直接给你指路但是这个功能准确度堪忧。除此之外流程中还有突然难度激增的boss战，伊丽莎白母亲鬼魂那一部分是真的打的弹尽粮绝都打不过，到了最后实在不行自己降难度才过的。虽说如此，游戏在剧本是上的优点过于突出，伊丽莎白人物塑造很成功，还是相当喜欢生化奇兵无限的十小时令人难忘的流程，美术风格鲜明，剧本叙事优秀，但是自己的游戏体验不是特别好，一方面是天轨这个机制实在是太晕了，本来就晕第一人称，给他滑来滑去下来头都痛了，而且十分容易迷路（尤其是配合这个天轨），游戏中虽然有直接给你指路但是这个功能准确度堪忧。除此之外流程中还有突然难度激增的boss战，伊丽莎白母亲鬼魂那一部分是真的打的弹尽粮绝都打不过，到了最后实在不行自己降难度才过的。虽说如此，游戏在剧本是上的优点过于突出，伊丽莎白人物塑造很成功，还是相当喜欢生化奇兵无限的
  30. Watson0l0
    Dec 23, 2021
    10
    You can not even explain anything, for me this is a game in which there are no flaws.
  31. Leonsjm
    Jun 11, 2022
    9
    aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  32. Kostas_Spirou
    Oct 16, 2022
    8
    To Infinity and Beyond...
    BioShock Infinite is gorgeous, it has some of the best world-building in any videogame, and a very unique artstyle that makes it look special and timeless.
    The story's premise is very interesting, although the story does feel a little bit absent in the middle, it picks up later on and surprises the player with some huge twists and a phenomenal ending. The two    To Infinity and Beyond...
    BioShock Infinite is gorgeous, it has some of the best world-building in any videogame, and a very unique artstyle that makes it look special and timeless.

    The story's premise is very interesting, although the story does feel a little bit absent in the middle, it picks up later on and surprises the player with some huge twists and a phenomenal ending.

    The two main characters of the game have a fantastic chemistry together, they both have likeable personalities and nice backstories.

    As for the gameplay, it's pretty good, the shooting feels heavy and responsive, and the vigors add some depth to it, all in all I'm satisfied.

    Unfortunately though, the mission structure is quite repetitive, and combined with the questionable pacing, it drags down some parts of the game, also the late game difficulty spike was unnecessary and tedious.

    This is a very solid game overall, and for its time, it's probably one of the most fascinating First Person Shooters I've played.

    Final Rating: "Great" ~ 8/10.    … Expand
  33. Game-master1
    Jan 9, 2022
    10
    My scores for this game
    Story : 10/10
    It had a very beautiful story. The story of the game is before Bioshock 1, and the part about playing with Elizabeth was really great. Graphics : 10/10 The game graphics were great, especially in a city in the clouds Musics : 10/10 Songs that are really great in the game and immerse me in the game. Details : 10/10 The details in the game are    My scores for this game
    Story : 10/10
    It had a very beautiful story. The story of the game is before Bioshock 1, and the part about playing with Elizabeth was really great.
    Graphics : 10/10
    The game graphics were great, especially in a city in the clouds
    Musics : 10/10
    Songs that are really great in the game and immerse me in the game.
    Details : 10/10
    The details in the game are very careful and early in the game I had a lot of fun in the city.
    Game play : 10/10
    It was one of the best shooters I have ever experienced.
    Variety : 10/10
    The variety in the choice of story was really great
    Characterization : 10/10
    The characters in the game, especially Elizabeth, were great
    Optimization : 10/10
    The game was very optimistic.
    Bugs : Elizabeth being teleported ;/
    Overall score : ⭐/10
    100% recommended for everyone    … Expand
  34. Durdin
    Jan 10, 2022
    10
    Проработанный мир, красивые локации, интересные и прописанные главные герои. Саундтрек один из лучших. Потрясающая игра.
  35. UrbanEelf
    Jan 17, 2022
    9
    truly a masterpiece, even if I'd say that bioshock is better. one of the best games I've ever played
  36. Ka1dowskiX
    Oct 31, 2022
    9
    Still a wonderful game in 2022. The graphics aged really well, the plot is really interesting and mechanics are really engaging. Really believe that we're looking at a classic, one of the best games of 2nd decade of 21st century.
  37. good76
    Aug 24, 2022
    10
    And here it is, the final bioshock trilogy, Ken Levin knows how to please the players, I have not seen such a plot anywhere.
  38. penmumble
    Feb 15, 2022
    10
    This was one of the first story-based games I ever played. It stuck with me long after finishing, and after my recent replay, it stuck with me even more.
    The world is gorgeous to behold, the combat is fun, the music is great, the worldbuilding is beautiful. But most of all, the story and Elizabeth are stunning. The story is dark and bloody and often unnerving, and creates this beautiful    This was one of the first story-based games I ever played. It stuck with me long after finishing, and after my recent replay, it stuck with me even more.
    The world is gorgeous to behold, the combat is fun, the music is great, the worldbuilding is beautiful. But most of all, the story and Elizabeth are stunning. The story is dark and bloody and often unnerving, and creates this beautiful sense of danger and comfort. The game's pace is incredible, going from a bright and beautiful Columbia into a darker, more uneasy journey.
    Elizabeth is a magnificent character, and to this day is my favourite female protagonist. She is curious and kind, and damn scary when the world around her needs her to be. Watching her go from being the girl in the tower to the girl covered in blood, opening tears, changing timelines and the world around her is an astonishing journey. There's something serene and scary about this game. It's heart-wrenching and beautiful.    … Expand
  39. Samambaia
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Bioshock Infinte its a godtier game, with very nice graphics, a good jogability, and finally, a incredible history, i cant describe how this game touch my heart, i know it could be little better if a longer development time, but, for me, this masterpiece is perfect.
  40. TCM_Crash
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    ---{ Graphics }---
    ☐ You forget what reality is
    ☐ Beautiful ☑ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Story }--- ☐ No Story ☐ Some lore ☐ Average ☐ Good ☐ Lovely ☑ It'll replace your life ---{ Game Time }--- ☐ Long enough for a cup of    ---{ Graphics }---
    ☐ You forget what reality is
    ☐ Beautiful
    ☑ Good
    ☐ Decent
    ☐ Bad
    ☐ Don‘t look too long at it
    ☐ MS-DOS

    ---{ Gameplay }---
    ☐ Very good
    ☑ Good
    ☐ It's just gameplay
    ☐ Mehh
    ☐ Watch paint dry instead
    ☐ Just don't

    ---{ Story }---
    ☐ No Story
    ☐ Some lore
    ☐ Average
    ☐ Good
    ☐ Lovely
    ☑ It'll replace your life

    ---{ Game Time }---
    ☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee
    ☐ Short
    ☑ Average
    ☐ Long
    ☐ To infinity and beyond

    ---{ Price }---
    ☐ It's free!
    ☑ Worth the price
    ☐ If it's on sale
    ☐ If u have some spare money left
    ☐ Not recommended
    ☐ You could also just burn your money    … Expand
  41. Optss
    Jul 13, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ken Levine and a team made great trilogy. Hope wel get more games like this. Do gamers deserve it? Yes please.… Expand
  42. AngryGeek
    Jun 8, 2022
    8
    The best supporting character I have played is in this game.
    The atmosphere sometimes changes. The quality does not decrease. The atmosphere of the game was very good. You should definitely play this game.
  43. sconeeee
    Sep 11, 2022
    8
    Dropped the ball with the story but everything else was master-crafted to perfection
  44. nfs7379
    Sep 4, 2022
    9
    9/10.......................................................................
  45. MrVali
    Apr 12, 2022
    8
    A game with 10 points potential. However, it is a game that cannot reach its potential due to its gameplay and details removed from the full version. By the way, the story is very good, Elizabeth is great as a supporting character.
  46. GSTVCF
    Aug 10, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played, great music, great characters and a SENSATIONAL story. just loved every moment with Elizabeth, the plot along the beautiful art style, the amazing criticism over religion, racism, xenophobia... It´s just something else.
  47. zach_grech
    May 3, 2022
    8
    This game is a flawed masterpiece that I love as much as I am disappointed by it. The world and main characters are all excellent. The story is also extremely intriguing and very well constructed. However there are noticeable downgrades from the previous games. Some characters are also misused and not developed enough.
  48. Jabbawockee
    May 7, 2022
    9
    This game is a good successor for the Bioshock series, taking it in a distinct direction that is independent of the original. While I have been told the story was hard to understand, I found it strikingly unique and insightful. I believe the characters are necessary and well thought-out but not anything that stuck with me personally as time went on. The combat is similar to all the otherThis game is a good successor for the Bioshock series, taking it in a distinct direction that is independent of the original. While I have been told the story was hard to understand, I found it strikingly unique and insightful. I believe the characters are necessary and well thought-out but not anything that stuck with me personally as time went on. The combat is similar to all the other Bioshock titles, but the new cast of enemies has done a lot to shake up the formula in my eyes.
    In many ways, I preferred this game to the originals, but can also see how it did not live up the expectations of fans upon its initial release, I hold no real loyalty to the Bioshock series as I didn't play it when it initially released, so all I can say is from an outsider's perspective this is as refined and perfected that Bioshock can get. Definitely worth your time.    … Expand
  49. Easheff
    Jun 20, 2022
    10
    It's bioshock with new mechanics stories and characters it's based in a flying city
  50. HaGiaLuan
    Jul 8, 2022
    10
    game đáng chơi nhất , hình ảnh , cốt chuyện, gameplay quá tuyệt vời .
    10/10
  51. LogicalTomato
    Jul 21, 2022
    9
    Great game but the plot is kinda overrated. When you start with the multiple realities stuff it's usually.. well for me atleast it speaks of lazy writing. I still enjoyed it, not as much as I did enjoy playing the first two.. even Bio 2 had better atmosphere in my opinion. And atmosphere is the biggesy thing that keeps me hooked.
  52. ToddHoward-
    Jul 25, 2022
    10
    This is by far my favourite game of all time. It’s so fun to play, and the emotion is amazing. 2k really made a good game here
  53. george_bondo
    Jul 24, 2022
    8
    i love this game its just sit into my heart with this music characters and atmosphere
  54. Antavardo
    Aug 24, 2022
    9
    Una obra maestra imperdible, la trilogía no pudo haber terminado de otra manera, la historia, los niveles, la música, todo lo hace bien, definitivamente a pesar de haber salido hace casi 10 años sigue siendo uno de eso juegos que tienes que jugar de vez en cuando como una buena película, espero con ansias que anuncien la película y quizá pudiera regresar con una cuarta entrega.
  55. PetyaBiszeps
    Aug 25, 2022
    9
    Bioshock Infinite is Ken Levine's masterpiece and it's an amazing example of how deep plot makes all flaws insignificant.
  56. elekonst
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Just a **** masterpiece. I can't even explain how much I adore this game. It's really intriguing
  57. 3ls0ul
    Mar 7, 2023
    9
    Este juego aún no lo eh jugado o completado, así que pondré una reseña y nota diferentes cuando lo haga.
  58. Danvie
    Oct 4, 2022
    8
    Very warm and nostalgic locations also if you play first time, soft graphic, bad fight system and **** **** jolting when buggie man is jumping, the story on 10 with no critics. And game plays great on second wallground without boring.
  59. EVIL_UJIN
    Oct 15, 2022
    9
    Всем любителям экшена - must have!
    Мне этот Bioshock понравился значительно больше чем первая часть. Сразу опишу плюсы:
    + Большие, открытые и красочные локации приятней, чем мрачные подводные тоннели Восторга. Там , конечно, был свой шарм, но под конец это уже надоедало. Здесь вам точно скучно не будет! + Более вменяемый сюжет (с завихрениями под конец, естественно, но все же). +    Всем любителям экшена - must have!
    Мне этот Bioshock понравился значительно больше чем первая часть. Сразу опишу плюсы:
    + Большие, открытые и красочные локации приятней, чем мрачные подводные тоннели Восторга. Там , конечно, был свой шарм, но под конец это уже надоедало. Здесь вам точно скучно не будет!
    + Более вменяемый сюжет (с завихрениями под конец, естественно, но все же).
    + Симпантичная напарница со сверхъествественными способносятми
    + Бои стали эффектнее, ярче и удобней    … Expand
  60. ThePercival
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    Bioshock infinite is a great example of a good well balanced game with very minor flaws, its incredible story immerses the player into a world of conflict between morality, justice and inequality, where you play as Booker DeWitt, a hand for hire ex-Pinkerton man, who's on a mission to deliver a girl called Elizabeth to New York to wipe away his debt, the plot twist at the end of the gameBioshock infinite is a great example of a good well balanced game with very minor flaws, its incredible story immerses the player into a world of conflict between morality, justice and inequality, where you play as Booker DeWitt, a hand for hire ex-Pinkerton man, who's on a mission to deliver a girl called Elizabeth to New York to wipe away his debt, the plot twist at the end of the game honours the legacy of Plot twist endings in every other Bioshock game, the graphics are by no means photorealistic, but the art style is incredible and the colouring is well fitting the atmosphere of every level, emotion and ambience.
    The gameplay is very hard to love, but either way very hard to hate, would've loved if we could've known or been warned before switching vigors, or managed to carry many more guns like previous instalments, or had the ability to see our quests and where we're supposed to go, this in my opinion, was the only thing holding the game back of earning a 10/10 score.
    If you love great pacing, stellar story telling, and immersive environment and level design, do not look afar, Bioshock infinite is right up your alley.    … Expand
  61. Vanilacrim
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    pinche juegazo no me arrepiento de haberlo comprado, la historia se me hizo fascinante y el gameplay tambien se me hizo muy bueno, solo por eso comprare los otros 2 Bioshocks
  62. JussaGamber
    Apr 14, 2023
    10
    This game is a masterpiece and has become the most misunderstood game of all time.
  63. lexluthor07
    Nov 24, 2022
    10
    efsane müzikleri,efsane hikayesi,efsane sahneleriyle hiç unutamayacagım bir oyun.Geçmişe dönüp baktığımda eskiden oynadıgım oyunlardan neden cok keyif aldıgımı anladım birkez daha.Hikaye anlatımı ve mekanları beni inanılmaz etkiliyor.Kralım neslinin hatırasıda mevcut olması cabası.
  64. LT_Gruber
    Dec 15, 2022
    10
    Irrational studios has done it again: epic game.

    After Bioshock 2, I was kind of done with the Rapture theme. Although I can play the first two Bioshock games over and over again without it ever boring me, if there was ever to be a new game, I wanted some fresh new ideas. My wish had been granted when Bioshock Infinite hit the shelves. Instead of playing on the bottom of the world,    Irrational studios has done it again: epic game.

    After Bioshock 2, I was kind of done with the Rapture theme. Although I can play the first two Bioshock games over and over again without it ever boring me, if there was ever to be a new game, I wanted some fresh new ideas. My wish had been granted when Bioshock Infinite hit the shelves.

    Instead of playing on the bottom of the world, you are now playing high in the sky, almost touching space. Bioshock Infinite takes places in a new city Columbia. It floats high in the air by massive fans and, just like Rapture, keeps hidden from existence. You play as Booker DeWitt, a new character and a good one I might add. Just like Jack from the first Bioshock, you immediately feel some sort of connection with him because of his excellent dialogue, expression and overall interaction.

    Irrational studios has done it again. They produced another excellent game with another excellent story. It is what the Bioshock games are known for and they did not disappoint with this game. Because of this reason, I will not review any part of the story in this review, this is something that you need to experience for yourself, especially in combination with the two DLC episodes “Burial at Sea”.

    The mechanics of the game work very similar to the first games. You got a selection of new different weapons and instead of using Plasmids, like the previous games, you use Vigors and Salts. The Vigors have the same idea as the Plasmids but are still completely unique. You can shoot a horde of murderous crows at your enemies, posses them so they attack other enemies and then shoot a bullet trough their brains or splash them away with water and tentacles.

    For money, you collect the national currency of Columbia, the Silver Dollar.

    The new enemies in the game are also very well created and a lot of thought did go into them. You got your standard police officers and other human enemies, but then, out of the blue, you got attacked by a big, mechanical patriot doll, complete in the style of George Washington. And if that is not enough, you got the Handymans, humans in a big exoskeletons with their hearts outside of their bodies, encased in the middle of their suits. The only thing they do is Hulk Smash so they are predictable, but when they hit you, you just bought yourself a one way ticket back to earth.

    I like the combat, besides shooting and bewitch enemies, you can also knock them off Columbia. If there is a ledge and you have your trusty Broncho Vigor selected, let them fly!

    Speaking of flying, the new rail mechanic, in which you can use kilometers of metal railing to quickly travel to other places, or giving you the advantage in a fight, is really cool. You collect some sort of grappling hook early in the game and can attach it to the railing whenever you want. You even got a nice attack when disengaging from the rail and jumping towards an enemy.

    The controls in the game work flawless and the new mechanics, Vigors and rail sliding is easy to understand and master. You just feel like you are in control.
    The graphics in Bioshock Infinite are beautiful and the environments and attention to detail is just stunning. The lighting is also very well done and gives objects, enemies and scenery a nice finishing touch.

    I must say that the ambient music and fight tracks when sh!t hits the fan, are a little disappointing from what I was used to from the previous games. They are just generic and “all right” .However, this did impact my positive experience with the game.

    I really don’t have any complaints or minor issues with Bioshock Infinite, it is just another game in the series that impressed me just as much as the previous installments.

    If you cannot tell, I really liked the game and would recommend it to everyone. Even for the players that did not particularly liked the first games, because the action and combat is this game, is spot on.    … Expand
  65. mythrilium
    Dec 23, 2022
    10
    In BioShock Infinite, we will experience divergent realities in every single detail. If you played previous games, Columbia offers to take you to higher ground. You are gonna dive into a war battleground in an instant as you wander through its intriguing and lovely streets. You will also face racism, xenophobia and also religious imposition while experiencing an extraterrestrial story thatIn BioShock Infinite, we will experience divergent realities in every single detail. If you played previous games, Columbia offers to take you to higher ground. You are gonna dive into a war battleground in an instant as you wander through its intriguing and lovely streets. You will also face racism, xenophobia and also religious imposition while experiencing an extraterrestrial story that feels like an inner journey.… Expand
  66. nikelitosx
    Dec 29, 2022
    10
    good story, good characters, definitely a game that will hook you to the end
  67. Mikey01
    Dec 30, 2022
    10
    played very late, I took advantage of the collection to play it together with the dlc, one of my favorite games. Great job like all the bioshock saga
  68. Mehrodgbek
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAhAHAHAHA WHY ELIZABETH NOT NAKED.
    WITHOUT JOKES THIS GAME HAS GOOD PLOT.
  69. arllda
    Feb 4, 2023
    8
    There has never been a game that makes both magic and using weapons so beautiful.
  70. klaaz
    Jan 26, 2023
    9
    The perfect closure for the saga, a frenetic game that takes us back to an immersive city that has a gripping story that unfortunately ends up closing only with the DLC.
  71. DiegoVildez
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    this game is something else, I enjoyed so much , thanks for everything guys
  72. Yilber2006
    Feb 14, 2023
    10
    El mejor juego con el mejor desarrollo de personaje e historia quisiera ser hideo kojima para felicitar a 2k games ya que yo soy solo un fan/jugador enserio este juego el mejor de la saga tanto en historia desarrollo graficos jugabilidad gracias 2k games por regalarme esta gran joya premisa juego de verdad se convirtio en uno de mis juegos favoritos Bioshock infinite Goty 2013
  73. darkraven0623
    Feb 9, 2023
    8
    游戏流程略微有些短和重复，但讲故事的能力整的很棒了。
    游戏流程略微有些短和重复，但讲故事的能力整的很棒了。
    游戏流程略微有些短和重复，但讲故事的能力整的很棒了。
  74. OREH_MW
    Feb 10, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Extremely amazing game, the plot is simply a masterpiece, I don't know what else to say, but the game is cool...… Expand
  75. Tavitian
    Feb 21, 2023
    10
    This game is a MASTERPIECE. How the story is developed, how the characteres evolve. 10/10
  76. Aminfromiran
    Feb 23, 2023
    9
    I just finished the game to day and the end of story was great and game play is god too.
  77. svrl
    May 4, 2023
    9
    The best game I've ever played. Story, characters, atmosphere was top! Game play keeps you in game from start to end. Piece of art!
  78. yusademrr
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This game is the best game I've played in my life after the subway series. If some things hadn't been deleted from the game, I'm sure the average of this game would have been 99. THE FATHER OF 2K STORY GAMES.
  79. Miropav
    May 28, 2023
    9
    Great unpredictable plot, good graphics. The game is plot-related to the past parts with the help of dls. The game is mandatory for all game lovers to complete. The gameplay does not reach the score of 10, but it is also not bad.
  80. MustisTheCat
    Aug 25, 2015
    10
    Soooooooo refreshing! With Bioshock Infinite I got everything I expected and more. I have played all earlier Bioshock titles and as much as they did not impress me, I think this particular game is extraordinary. It provides the old Bioshock formula with adding its own spin on everything else. Nowadays it is very hard to surprise me with a game and Bioshock Infinite made me realise againSoooooooo refreshing! With Bioshock Infinite I got everything I expected and more. I have played all earlier Bioshock titles and as much as they did not impress me, I think this particular game is extraordinary. It provides the old Bioshock formula with adding its own spin on everything else. Nowadays it is very hard to surprise me with a game and Bioshock Infinite made me realise again that there is always a way to be innovative and creative. It just takes the right people to pull the strings. I experienced no bugs and no irritation whatsoever, just pure joy of playing. As such, this game deserves to be cherished by the gamers. In my opinion already has a legendary status, that is 10/10 exemplary in terms of how to make a singleplayer pc game. In my opinion it is the 2nd fpp game to reach a note of 10 since Far Cry 3.

    Story
    It pulled me in like few games did. Only because of real life tribulations I had to leave the Bioshock Infinite world that is one of a kind. A wonderful fruit of a great mind. I basicly stopped caring about all other stuff I had installed on my HDD at that time. Ending is pretty weak but can`t ruin the overall strong 18 hours of playthrough.
    At first the story is a little slow, then after 30 minutes it picks up. The action is well paced, the breaks between it are great. There is a nice twist, even just about I though it was to close, something happens and the gamer has to deal with different circumstances.
    I found Booker DeWitt to be very well portrayed, even though the player doesn`t see his protagonist. He speaks often in cutscenes, he is clever. Every sensation, every feeling of DeWitt is passed through to the player which leaves an excellent impression. The gamer becomes De Witt as soon as he enters the game world and stays him until the very end.
    Althrough DeWitt is very good, he is not the main character. The main character is Elizabeth. She is perfect. Since Half Life 2 I have never seen a sidekick as good as this. She`s been made perfectly both as story pillar and as gameplay support.
    Elizabeth is everything a real woman is. She is smart, naive, sensitive, loving and charming. She loves to dance, cries, laughs. She enriches the story tenfold and is never annoying. Her unstable relationship with DeWitt is believable and fun like a good lovestory. You see her going about and by the 2nd scene you literally start to think she`s a living woman inside the game. You can get iritated, you can fall in love with her or feel like her father only because she is so believable. At the same time she is a great teammate. She does not need any nursing. In fact, she nurses DeWitt from time to time, handling him ammo, money, salts or health. Every moment along the way you both go, she shows her fears so you pick up on it and feel similar.
    Dialogues between the two leave nothing to be desired.

    Graphics
    Upgraded Bioshock 1 engine. Looks excellent even in 2015 and plays well on old hardware.
    There are some low quality textures here and there but not very often, you`d have to really look for it. Every other texture is great. Also the environment is not destructible. However besides that there is this overwhelming attention to detail. Rooms look excellent, open areas look great. Shadows and lightning work is spot on. The color pallette is little cartoonish so to say, but you get used to it pretty quickly.
    Model textures look very good, even singular stitches or patches on clothes. Any model is acceptable whereas Elizabeth looks like creating her took away most of the resources. Her clothes and hair have their own simple physics, she has a whole set of facial animations. By looking at her model a human mind instinctively reads all the emotions that she is supposed to feel, nothing looks wrong here.
    Guns show reflections and are well detailed. Every gun has its own animation. Explosions and all other effects are of exemplary quality.

    Interface/Gameplay
    Takes some time to get used to. Fairly easy, not complicated, using as few buttons as possible. Suitable for mouse & keyboard playing. Responsive and smooth.
    There are all guntypes I would imagine mandatory for a fpp game. At first standard stuff that changes in time you progress. As in other Bioshocks, you can do guns only or vigors only or mix it up if you want. The game introduces you to every type and in time you are able to use the equipment effectively.

    Music/Voices
    Could not have been done better. Plays along with everything that is shown to the player. Causes to reflect upon the story, enriches the world and characters. Voicework is top notch.    … Expand
  81. hassenpheffer
    Sep 30, 2013
    9
    Damn. How does Levine do it? How does he come up with these amazing stories and brilliant gameplay? Isn't it enough to have the System Shock and Bioshock games be the epitome of gaming? Well, he can have all the accolades he gets he deserves them all. Bioshock Infinite is the best game of 2013. It is a step ahead of all the other FPS games this year and stands tall above anything elseDamn. How does Levine do it? How does he come up with these amazing stories and brilliant gameplay? Isn't it enough to have the System Shock and Bioshock games be the epitome of gaming? Well, he can have all the accolades he gets he deserves them all. Bioshock Infinite is the best game of 2013. It is a step ahead of all the other FPS games this year and stands tall above anything else I've played this year in terms of story. Fusing a strong game mechanic and an intricate narrative, BI creates an absolutely vivid and realistic gamine experience. The idea of the city in the sky alone is worth praise. So we have an incredible environment that designed so beautifully and authentically. We have a story that has twists, clever and emotional dialogue, strong narrative and has excellent pacing from start to finish. The game engine is as good as it ever was from the original Bioshock games and plays even better here. The music score is brilliant as usual from franchise composer Schyman as well as the cover songs. The foley, environmental and sound FX are excellent. There are really no faults to be found here. Well... not completely. For whatever reason the Bioshock franchise has had issues with graphics for smaller items at close range. I played this at full settings on DX11+PhysX and the rounded items still look clunky. I'm not sure why this is but it's just a small, visual annoyance. There were also several invisible walls and ceilings here and there that were frustrating. At times there were sticky spots like invisible items on the ground that stopped me as well as some corners that stuck out. Lastly, the Vigor (Plasmid in previous Bioshock games) keys aren't as accessible as they should be. Instead of hotkeys for each Vigor there is a wheel to choose and then a separate key to execute. Since Vigors can be combined it's a bit of a nuisance to have to switch back and forth, especially in tense scenarios. Given all those drawbacks Bioshock Infinite is a milestone in gaming. There is no other game with such fun and excitement blended with an elaborate and wildly imaginative storyline. One last thing: The rails. The wonderful rails. So much fun zipping around in fire fights. I'll never forget how awesome it was!… Expand
  82. JudgmentJay
    Apr 28, 2013
    9
    I just finished the game and felt the need to write a review immediately. This is easily one of the best FPS I've ever played. Absolutely beautiful setting, aesthetic, and music bring the world of Columbia to life and completely immerse the player into the game. While it appears some people would disagree, I found the story to be fantastic, particularly the ending. Elizabeth was great asI just finished the game and felt the need to write a review immediately. This is easily one of the best FPS I've ever played. Absolutely beautiful setting, aesthetic, and music bring the world of Columbia to life and completely immerse the player into the game. While it appears some people would disagree, I found the story to be fantastic, particularly the ending. Elizabeth was great as both a character and an NPC. I found her to be both realistic and helpful without ever being annoying... which is pretty rare for a companion NPC. The gameplay is pretty similar to the original Bioshock and is perfectly adequate when compared to other top-tier FPS games. I did find that certain vigor/equipment/gun combinations were completely overpowered though, so there could have been a bit more balance. I also wish that the textures were higher resolution and that the game put more emphasis on exploration, but that's just me nitpicking. Overall it was an amazing experience.… Expand
  83. Xanifur
    Apr 22, 2013
    8
    Pretty good story, though I want to know more about Elizabeth. I feel like her past is still empty. I agree she is one of the best companions in a game thus far. Her mannerisms and personality make her instantly likeable and you appreciate her company through the entire game. Stunning visuals, great sound, animation is top notch! Combat gets very repetitive and weapons become a chore.Pretty good story, though I want to know more about Elizabeth. I feel like her past is still empty. I agree she is one of the best companions in a game thus far. Her mannerisms and personality make her instantly likeable and you appreciate her company through the entire game. Stunning visuals, great sound, animation is top notch! Combat gets very repetitive and weapons become a chore. Highly recommend, as this game is brilliant.… Expand
  84. daveyy12
    Apr 20, 2013
    8
    My rating is based on the super graphics and the somewhat unique approach to the coming of the messiah. The shooter end of the game is okay, but somewhat annoying. I would like to find at least one game where you can kill an opponent with one shot. Still, the game lives up to the hype, but personally I prefer the first two Bioshocks.
  85. Trebek
    Sep 17, 2013
    9
    This game is one of the few I will call excellent, with tight game play, interesting characters and a story that was both interesting and poignant. It actually made me misty eyed at the end.

    The only criticisms I can level are that it is possible to miss details of the story if you're not paying close attention but also that it does not fully resolve the ending. Maybe the designers    This game is one of the few I will call excellent, with tight game play, interesting characters and a story that was both interesting and poignant. It actually made me misty eyed at the end.

    The only criticisms I can level are that it is possible to miss details of the story if you're not paying close attention but also that it does not fully resolve the ending. Maybe the designers intended to leave it ambiguous as to whether that.... bed.. is empty or full.    … Expand
  86. FormerHuman
    Jul 13, 2013
    9
    Bioshock Infinite is, first and foremost, a great successor to Bioshock and Bioshock 2, and refines and polishes not just it's core gameplay mechanics but it's politics, narrative and characterisation, with most (if not all) of the difficulties of the previous games corrected. The first thing that strikes you when playing Infinite is the sheer quality of it's production, the level ofBioshock Infinite is, first and foremost, a great successor to Bioshock and Bioshock 2, and refines and polishes not just it's core gameplay mechanics but it's politics, narrative and characterisation, with most (if not all) of the difficulties of the previous games corrected. The first thing that strikes you when playing Infinite is the sheer quality of it's production, the level of detail put into it's graphics and audio is second-to-none. It's rare also to see a game so well-researched, and so sure if it's ideas and to stick to it's convictions so thoroughly, to trust it's audience with serious themes, in particular racism, in such a way that neither waters it down or trivialises it with melodrama. And then there are quantum mechanics applied in an intelligent, complex manner inevitably, these themes are not for everyone, but once again this is something Levine and co should be applauded for sticking with so consistently, to believe in the intelligence of their fans and not be put off at risk of alienating those more used to Call of Duty's cod-melodrama.

    Perhaps the most striking component for me when playing Infinite is the character of Elizabeth. I haven't yet seen a game do an AI counterpart so effectively she is a consistent part throughout the game, a dynamic character with an authentic rapport with DeWitt that works seamlessly with the game's busy and less busy periods (though to be sure, this is a considerably more action packed game than Bioshock ever was). Some players have criticised the simplification of some mechanics such as lockpicking, which is now handled by Elizabeth (upon the player's request). This is a great deception by the game you are still initiating the action, you are still in control, but the game is using a character who responds believably to fulfill the action, whilst often using the opportunity for a quick dose of exposition. Other features, such as finding codes or keycards are essentially removed, and this is clearly for the benefit of the flow of the game this is pretty much entirely a journey taken with someone else, and to have a bunch of mini-games would distract from this relationship.

    These elements have been attempted (and not badly done, necessarily) before, most notably in Half-Life 2 (and increasingly in it's following episodes), but this so far is the apex of the design principle of AI counterparts it feels right, it's consistent, it's never, ever in the way of combat. There is no friendly fire, Elizabeth doesn't fight your enemies, but rather assists with health, ammo and salts (essentially ammo for the tonics, the more general variant of Bioshock's plasmids). Combat is fast, furious, bloody and dynamic with the inclusion of rails that twist amusingly like interactive rollercoasters throughout the games larger exterior combat areas an interesting point to make too, in that Bioshock's claustrophobia is largely replaced with vertigo, and this is reflected in the combat appropriately.

    To summarise, Bioshock Infinite is the apex of the action game with increasingly streamlined RPG elements, an interesting path considering the classic predecessor of System Shock 2, an altogether more complex, slower paced and more scary title. But what Infinite places instead of the slow creeping dread of System Shock 2 and Bioshock is a grander sense of horror, the horror of racism and revolution, with all of it's moral ambiguities intact. It is superb.    … Expand
  87. IAmPhongNguyen
    Oct 27, 2013
    10
    Okay, seriously. You cannot say that the creativity was nonexistent in this gem. Bioshock Infinite was by far one of the best story-driven game I've played in recent memory. The combat in this game was very fun, the voice acting was superb, but did I mention the story was absolutely incredible? I literally couldn't leave this game untouched for a minute because I was locked into the plot.Okay, seriously. You cannot say that the creativity was nonexistent in this gem. Bioshock Infinite was by far one of the best story-driven game I've played in recent memory. The combat in this game was very fun, the voice acting was superb, but did I mention the story was absolutely incredible? I literally couldn't leave this game untouched for a minute because I was locked into the plot. So, I'll just leave it as this: this game will not leave your psych for days after you have completed the game.… Expand
  88. TylerDurden85
    Apr 20, 2013
    9
    As someone who didn't really enjoy the first two games that much, I found Bioshock Infinite to be an incredible experience. It has some strong satire that I found to be shocking and refreshing. The campaign is fairly long, voice acting is excellent, production value is absolutely insane. The PC version runs and looks the best by far.
  89. JimCorbett
    Sep 12, 2014
    8
    Infinite is a great game, but I didn't find it to be the masterpiece that a lot of people claim it to be. The story is interesting and the ending will have you guessing what the heck just happened. But it honestly didn't draw me in and make me want to keep playing.I'm a huge fan of story based games but this one just didn't do it for me. On top of that the combat isn't as good as previousInfinite is a great game, but I didn't find it to be the masterpiece that a lot of people claim it to be. The story is interesting and the ending will have you guessing what the heck just happened. But it honestly didn't draw me in and make me want to keep playing.I'm a huge fan of story based games but this one just didn't do it for me. On top of that the combat isn't as good as previous games, the graphics are slightly dated (most likely due to consoles holding PC back so i can't really blame the game), the pacing is off, and there really isn't anything to due after you beat the game. In previous Bioshock games, you choices mattered and changed the ending. There is only one ending in Infinite and that's disappointing. However the game still gets many things right. The atmosphere is fantastic, Elizabeth's AI is great and the fact that she actually helps you in combat is something that more games should seek to add. I definitely enjoyed my time with the game and recommend playing it, just don't expect the flawless masterpiece so many people claim it is.… Expand
  90. BasilZero
    Nov 21, 2015
    9
    Game: Bioshock Infinite
    Genre: First Person Shooting - Horror
    Developer: 2K Games System: Steam (PC) Total Score: 93/100 Value Score: 9.3/10 • Story: 10/10 • Characters: 10/10 • GamePlay: 9/10 • Graphics: 9/10 • Sound: 10/10 • Music: 8/10 • Length: 10/10 • Replay Value: 7/10 • Player Value: 10/10 Pros +Main protagonist actually has a personality/character compared to    Game: Bioshock Infinite
    Genre: First Person Shooting - Horror
    Developer: 2K Games
    System: Steam (PC)
    Total Score: 93/100
    Value Score: 9.3/10

    • Story: 10/10
    • Characters: 10/10
    • GamePlay: 9/10
    • Graphics: 9/10
    • Sound: 10/10
    • Music: 8/10
    • Length: 10/10
    • Replay Value: 7/10
    • Player Value: 10/10

    Pros
    +Main protagonist actually has a personality/character compared to the first two Bioshock games
    +The buddy system with Elizabeth is a unique and fresh breath of air to the series
    +The setting and environment is nicely done - has a mixture of the dark atmosphere that BS1 had and a unique colorful vibrant atmosphere as well unique to the game
    +The DLC consists of two episodes which continues the storyline but with a twst and also contains a arena mode type of mini game allowing you to challenge yourself in combat
    +The story adds humor and dramatic story telling compared to the previous games
    +Voice acting is fantastic and goes well with the storytelling
    +Many key elements from the original Bioshock games come back both in the main game and in the DLC

    Cons
    -In the main campaign you can only carry two weapons at a time however in the DLC you can carry as many like in Bioshock 1
    -Not many mini games in Infinite compared to Bioshock 1 except until episode 2 of Burial at Sea DLC
    -Difficulty in Bioshock Infinite gun game combat is easier than previous games
    -There are some lazy designs in some of the models such as the environment (i.e. Apples in a basket)    … Expand
  91. Triggerhappy
    Oct 15, 2013
    9
    An immersive shooter, with loads of wonderful art, decent graphics and excellent voice acting, taking you through a neat, kinda cool story. There are some not-so-nice features, like the fact that it is hardly challenging except during horrible, unjustified boss fights. And except where you might forget to walk back all level to replenish your ammo before entering the evil tower of doom,An immersive shooter, with loads of wonderful art, decent graphics and excellent voice acting, taking you through a neat, kinda cool story. There are some not-so-nice features, like the fact that it is hardly challenging except during horrible, unjustified boss fights. And except where you might forget to walk back all level to replenish your ammo before entering the evil tower of doom, because there is suddenly no ammo around there. Odd, given that you would find ammo even in an ice-cream shop. Even so, you should be able to club everything to death.

    Anyway, I got this for 20EUR and at this price, it is absolutely worth it. It is imaginative, fun, the pacing is great, and generally it's a thrilling, part funny, part melancholic rollercoaster to the end. My score reflects my enjoyment of this product at that price. Should you pay 40EUR (or, God forbid, even more), make it 6/10, as the whole game is quite short actually. 12 hrs and you would have done like everything possible.    … Expand
  92. kevinyoki
    Dec 28, 2013
    9
    There's something magic about this game no doubt about it. I applaud the developers for yet another awesome job for this third game in the series. I can really see the passion and the heart that went into this game. From the voice acting to the character animation to the art style and etc. I don't even know what to say. If you've played the past two games you know there's always some kindThere's something magic about this game no doubt about it. I applaud the developers for yet another awesome job for this third game in the series. I can really see the passion and the heart that went into this game. From the voice acting to the character animation to the art style and etc. I don't even know what to say. If you've played the past two games you know there's always some kind of twist in the story. I was expecting this, and predicting all sorts of things like: "this person will betray me," "I am a test subject in an experiment," but boy was I wrong in all of my speculations. The story still managed to blow me away and take me by surprise. Honestly, if this story were turned into a book I'd bet it would become a best selling novel (not that I read a lot of books but hey I know a great story when I hear one). Most people who dislike this game either didn't understand the story, or are just being hipster and hating on the "mainstream" and "overhyped" things. I did not even know this game was "hyped", and honestly, if you take time to listen to all of the dialogue and follow the progression carefully, and reflect on it at the end, you will understand the story just fine (and I checked an online source for clarification too, because the ending was just so incredible and fantastic). And make sure you watch after the credits, because that's the REAL ending of the story.

    Graphics aren't the best in the industry but it more than does the job. If I could describe the environment and the visual aspects of this game in three words: euphoric, breathtaking, and artistic. I notice in these bioshock games, there's something signature about the atmosphere, or mood while you're playing the game. It is unlike any other. Is it the ominous violin music? The 1900s era furnishings? The way people talk? It's all very distinct to me, and it stands out from all the other games.

    In this game you get a female companion, and wow, I have never ever seen a companion AI done so well. No matter where you are, she will interact with the environment and talk to you about things. Her body and facial animation is flawless. I never felt like this while playing a video game before, but I felt like I was talking to a living, breathing human being. She was the farthest thing to one of those companions you get in the fallout or oblivion series, where the guy just follows your every step and spits out lines over and over. This character clearly has a personality, and a likable one too, with a mind of her own. It was almost like this character was being played by another human, the way she led the way wherever I was heading, and the way she wandered and said quirky things. She also is very handy in combat, and most of the time she will throw you ammo, or other items just when you think you need it. This was one of the biggest reasons why I became so engaged into the game.

    The reason I gave this game a 9 instead of a 10 is because I felt the ending was way too rushed. It was brilliant, but I felt that it needed to be slower paced. when the game was over I felt that my mind was raped with too much happening all at once. I had to sit down and think for a few minutes to process what had happened. But also, regretfully, I felt that the ending missed a great opportunity to give closure with great emotional depth like in the previous games. I'm not gonna spoil it for you, but the end of this game didn't make me tear up like in the last two games, and I love it when games can be that powerful. The ending of this game could have had the same emotional impact on me had it included more "drama," but it ends kind of just too abruptly without much emotion in my opinion. Sorry if that classifies as a spoiler for you but it's just what I thought.

    Other than the ending which was a bit emotionally shallow for me, the rest of this game more than makes up for it, and I would definitely recommend it to literally anyone. You do not have to play bioshock 1 and 2 to understand this game.    … Expand
  93. karoollo
    May 1, 2013
    10
    I have never been interested in Bioshock series before. But Bioshock Infinite completely changed my point of wiev. This game is totally awesome. Firstly, I have never seen such a storyy in computer games. After end, I couldn't stop thinking about it and I had to play this game again. Secondly, Elizabeth replace Alyx V. as the most interesting NPC in games. Her emotions is so natural thatI have never been interested in Bioshock series before. But Bioshock Infinite completely changed my point of wiev. This game is totally awesome. Firstly, I have never seen such a storyy in computer games. After end, I couldn't stop thinking about it and I had to play this game again. Secondly, Elizabeth replace Alyx V. as the most interesting NPC in games. Her emotions is so natural that there is no way to dislike her. And these two things create propably the best game I've ever played! Now I'm getting familiar with previous parts of Bioshock.… Expand
  94. X-fushion
    Dec 23, 2013
    9
    The best FPS out there at the moment, the story is the best I've ever seen in a shooter, I even think that is better than it's predecesor (Bioshock and the gameplay is great with the addition of the vigors (plasmids for Bioshock and Elizabeth, great character and partner that helps in combat summoning elements like cover, turrets or decoys, also the sky-rails are awesome, the gave theThe best FPS out there at the moment, the story is the best I've ever seen in a shooter, I even think that is better than it's predecesor (Bioshock and the gameplay is great with the addition of the vigors (plasmids for Bioshock and Elizabeth, great character and partner that helps in combat summoning elements like cover, turrets or decoys, also the sky-rails are awesome, the gave the game high speed action moments.
    the only problem I have with this game is that you are retricted to carry only 2 weapons unlike the previous games in wich you could carry all the weapons you found.    … Expand
  95. Virtro
    Apr 29, 2013
    9
    Bioshock Infinite is a promised and delivered game that all Bioshock fans have waited the extended dates for. Not only is the gameplay mechanics the best part about this game, the story will drive you to figure out what's going on and what to do. It turns into a simple task of search and rescue into the most mind-blowing chain of events a game has ever created. The soundtrack will make youBioshock Infinite is a promised and delivered game that all Bioshock fans have waited the extended dates for. Not only is the gameplay mechanics the best part about this game, the story will drive you to figure out what's going on and what to do. It turns into a simple task of search and rescue into the most mind-blowing chain of events a game has ever created. The soundtrack will make you feel at ease or tense your spine from the hardcore action. It changes from the walking around under the ocean to mid sky battles on the rails. I rather find it interesting what they have done with the game and was worth the hype and money. Not perfect since of some minor bugs in the game, but definitely better than a 7. Give this game a go, and see what the game has to offer. Its beautiful, brilliant, and a must have.… Expand
  96. gabrielct
    Dec 12, 2013
    8
    Let me start by saying that Bioshock Infinite would rather be a much better movie than a game. It setting and story are way beyond average, lits sublime actually....But the awfull gameplay makes it a pain to reach till the end, cause battling all those enemies doesnt contribute anything to the story, and you battle a awfull lot of them, becoming very tedious even in the beggining. A goodLet me start by saying that Bioshock Infinite would rather be a much better movie than a game. It setting and story are way beyond average, lits sublime actually....But the awfull gameplay makes it a pain to reach till the end, cause battling all those enemies doesnt contribute anything to the story, and you battle a awfull lot of them, becoming very tedious even in the beggining. A good game in general, with a fascinating story, superb sound and beautiful art style but with terrible gameplay.… Expand
  97. ChoicestGames
    Sep 20, 2014
    8
    Seeing as this is my first every Bioshock title I've played, I was pleasantly surprised to see how enjoyable the experience was despite being a newcomer to the series. The game is a competent FPS action-adventure with an intriguing storyline that entices you to keep playing more in order to solve the mystery about Elizabeth Comstock and the strange floating city of Columbia. Along withSeeing as this is my first every Bioshock title I've played, I was pleasantly surprised to see how enjoyable the experience was despite being a newcomer to the series. The game is a competent FPS action-adventure with an intriguing storyline that entices you to keep playing more in order to solve the mystery about Elizabeth Comstock and the strange floating city of Columbia. Along with high production values that you'd expect from a AAA title, it's no surprise that this title rated so well when released over a year ago.… Expand
  98. UNDEAD10000
    Apr 24, 2013
    8
    BioShock Infinite story is just awsome and it's first for long time that have awsome story but there was something that in the game that was not that good thing at all and that was the immortality.

    Graphics are really good but there was some small areas are bit poorly optimized that made FPS drop a lot even on really small areas that had water somewhere but other then that game runs    BioShock Infinite story is just awsome and it's first for long time that have awsome story but there was something that in the game that was not that good thing at all and that was the immortality.

    Graphics are really good but there was some small areas are bit poorly optimized that made FPS drop a lot even on really small areas that had water somewhere but other then that game runs really well on max settings.

    but most best part of game is own AI partner that you don't have keep her alive and you just can forget her and focus killing enemys also AI partner gives HP when your HP is low, she can give you ammo when ammo is low and salt when your salt is low.
    Also she give you money that you can use upgrade weapons, skills and buy ammo.

    The enemy AI is not the best but they give some challenge by haveing high accuracy that keeps you move alot and take cover too and some times enemy AI is just stupid and makeing then bit you easy to kill.

    Now the immortality thing it's a most worst thing in the game tha made it bit too easy because every time you die you spawn in small room but all enemys you killed are dead and when you have own AI partner without she revive you on area where mostly are no enemy near the area where you died.

    Bioshock Infinite is a good game but not perfect but the story is that make this a good game.    … Expand
  99. Tubey
    Sep 10, 2015
    8
    This would get a perfect score from me if it wasn't for just one pretty major flaw - but we'll come to that later, because it is quite literally the only downside this otherwise perfect game has.

    Yes, perfect, In an age where first-person shooters are giving up the ghost and binning single-player campaigns entirely (bloody Battlefront, I'm looking at you), Bioshock Infinite proved not    This would get a perfect score from me if it wasn't for just one pretty major flaw - but we'll come to that later, because it is quite literally the only downside this otherwise perfect game has.

    Yes, perfect, In an age where first-person shooters are giving up the ghost and binning single-player campaigns entirely (bloody Battlefront, I'm looking at you), Bioshock Infinite proved not only could it be done well, but it can blow away anything else the genre has to offer in terms of offering a quintessential gaming experience.

    The graphics are, of course, stunning, but it's the artistic direction which makes this game so good. You are drawn into this world hook, line and sinker - it's visual beauty contrasting sublimely with the ugly violence. Every character has depth, every plot point means something, and it all builds to a climactic finale that it would be an actual crime to spoil for you.

    When people talk about video games as art and point to 'walking simulator' boring crap as examples of it, the reason I personally scorn at them is because of Bioshock Infinite - which is ACTUAL gaming art. A complete masterpiece, offering a totally immersive experience while giving you actual gameplay.

    Which is why it's a bloody shame the actual shooting mechanics are so damn mediocre! For me, the core mechanics of a game are so central to the experience that it takes two whole points off the score. The gunplay isn't "bad" as such, just... average. The vigors aren't as impactful as the previous titles in the series and the guns are phoned in and lack any imagination and spark, which is doubly surprising given the inventiveness of the universe itself.

    But it sort of doesn't matter. This is definitely a case of a game where the overwhelming positives drown out the one big negative, and does so with ease.

    This game is now over two years old and obviously no bugger is going to read this, but I had to leave the review anyway. The game is a masterpiece. If you haven't played it, bloody hell, do so, and lament the fact that you probably won't play its' like again unless a Half Life 3 comes out, because the AAA gaming studios have decided that unless a game is multi-player and a military shooter, there's no point in making it. Urgh...    … Expand
  100. Darkmark
    Mar 29, 2014
    9
    Despite the fact that the 2 first Bioshock games were pretty good, they both pale in comparison to this one. The story is much deeper and one of the best ones I've seen in a while and the gameplay is also more interesting and fun with the new ability to open tears and some new powers that are even more awesome than the ones in previous games.

    If anyone out there has played the first to    Despite the fact that the 2 first Bioshock games were pretty good, they both pale in comparison to this one. The story is much deeper and one of the best ones I've seen in a while and the gameplay is also more interesting and fun with the new ability to open tears and some new powers that are even more awesome than the ones in previous games.

    If anyone out there has played the first to games, but still played this one yet, then they definitely should.    … Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 68 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 68 out of 68
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  1. PC Master (Greece)
    Jun 5, 2013
    92
    Play BSI slowly, relish the moments and don’t rush to the end. It’s certain that you will have lived one of the richest gaming experiences that, as far as narration, lyricism and story are concerned, will take a lot of time to forget! [May 2013]
  2. CD-Action
    May 7, 2013
    85
    A very solid, but not revolutionary shooter in an amazing setting, with a story that struggles to convey its authors’ ambitions and is only seemingly complex. The vision is less focused than in previous Bioshocks and it does a worse job on binding the plot with gameplay. [CD-Action 05/2013, p.46]
  3. PC PowerPlay
    May 1, 2013
    80
    Problematic plotting and excessive amounts of poorly balanced combat apply friction to what is otherwise one hell of a rollercoaster. [May 2013, p.80]
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