BioShock Infinite

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  1. lmon
    Mar 31, 2017
    9
    Bioshock Infinite is one of my favorite games to date, though it strays from the other games of the series, it doesn't fail to provide a compelling story, fun game play, and a fascinating world. The weapons are all entertaining and interesting, you are always getting new ones or finding new ways to defeat enemies. There is a great enemy variety and the boss fights are fun and challenging.Bioshock Infinite is one of my favorite games to date, though it strays from the other games of the series, it doesn't fail to provide a compelling story, fun game play, and a fascinating world. The weapons are all entertaining and interesting, you are always getting new ones or finding new ways to defeat enemies. There is a great enemy variety and the boss fights are fun and challenging. The story is really unique and engaging, it does a good job of developing the characters and the world of Columbia. As for Columbia itself it is amazingly designed, you really do feel that you were dropped right into an alternate reality 1920s, the times where I just walked around the world and observed were some of the best I had. I loved the atmosphere and the music is perfect for the world. The graphics are very good and compliment the art style very nicely. The game takes a more guns-blazing approach to Bioshock but it does it very nicely, do not go into Infinite expecting it to be like the first two games. Overall I enjoyed every second I had with this game and with there was even more to play, I definitely recommend it.… Expand
  2. JackOursler
    Mar 17, 2017
    10
    This game was simply amazing and one of my favorite games of all time. The game's beautiful pictures, diverse and compelling story, and superb voice acting all make this game amazing. The game never gets boring, continuously presenting you with new weapons and vigors so the combat stays fresh. This game does a great job living up to the previous Bioshock games. Bioshock Infinate is andThis game was simply amazing and one of my favorite games of all time. The game's beautiful pictures, diverse and compelling story, and superb voice acting all make this game amazing. The game never gets boring, continuously presenting you with new weapons and vigors so the combat stays fresh. This game does a great job living up to the previous Bioshock games. Bioshock Infinate is and amazing game and if you have never played any of the Bioshock games before I strongly suggest you do so now, so you can enjoy theses games as much as I did.… Expand
  3. Thothistox
    Mar 14, 2017
    7
    Bioshock Infinite is a mixed bag. It tells a story well (even though the end doesn't really make sense) and it has strong and well unified creative direction. Its themes of prejudice, class struggles, religious cultism and philosophical paradoxes are presented in a powerful and compelling way, without contradictions and with respect for the audience's intelligence. However, as I played IBioshock Infinite is a mixed bag. It tells a story well (even though the end doesn't really make sense) and it has strong and well unified creative direction. Its themes of prejudice, class struggles, religious cultism and philosophical paradoxes are presented in a powerful and compelling way, without contradictions and with respect for the audience's intelligence. However, as I played I found myself wishing for the game to be more like an RPG, and exploring diverging paths and C&C instead of a railroaded story. I also wished the game play were less of a gamey and saccharine shooter and more subtle and realistic. There is something off key about dropping and reacquiring the same set of half dozen weapons and then firing them at the same mechanized clowns I had to repeatedly gun down. The action in this game almost reminded me of being in a pin ball machine. It's glitzy, shallow and just a bit nauseating. While I like the game for the current price, I don't think I'll replay it.… Expand
  4. RivShiell
    Mar 5, 2017
    9
    This game just get your mind and blow it. Anyone how tall you that story in this game is bad - are idiots. Probably you can not understand story for the first time, but at the end you just sit and think "WOW, THIS WAS POWERFULL". One issue with this game is that is shooter part of the game is really boring, and you must kill a lot of enemy waves that you can get another a piece of story.
  5. Avodeskorm
    Feb 27, 2017
    2
    Pinnacle of burning trash masquerading around as a deep story with great gameplay. Terrible explanation of quantum mechanics, a failure in storytelling, a failure all around.
  6. macncheesus
    Feb 24, 2017
    8
    this game made a very good impression when I first played it in 2013, story was a bit flawed and "quizes" way dumb, but overall I liked it a lot, the settings and dreamy graphics were perfect.

    DLCs were way worse, especially the second one with stealth mechanics.

    Here's hope for next installment of "xyz shock"
  7. rrcaseyr
    Feb 4, 2017
    10
    BioShock Infinite is without a doubt the best game I have ever played.
    And I have played both Portal games and the Half-life series, as well as other favorites like Minecraft, Terraria, Cities: Skylines, Civ V, and Rocket League.
    The visuals are beautiful, albeit not realistic (who needs that anyway?), even when played on as low a setting as I had to use. The story is unforgettable with    BioShock Infinite is without a doubt the best game I have ever played.
    And I have played both Portal games and the Half-life series, as well as other favorites like Minecraft, Terraria, Cities: Skylines, Civ V, and Rocket League.
    The visuals are beautiful, albeit not realistic (who needs that anyway?), even when played on as low a setting as I had to use.
    The story is unforgettable with unique characters, heart-wrenching emotion, and enough unexpected plot twists to keep you constantly on your toes.
    The game is not hard, but I never found myself bored by it. It gives the same thrill of a much harder game without the frustration. Often times I will get bored with a hard game simply because I tire of repeating the same level over and over again and failing each time. There's none of that here.

    As of 02/04/2017, you can purchase Bioshock: The Collection on Green Man Gaming for just $17.99. Just buy it.
    If that deal is over, still buy it! This game is worth the launch price!    … Expand
  8. MrDewitt
    Feb 3, 2017
    9
    One of the best games i've played so far and definitely my favourite Bioshock game, and probably the best FPS I have ever experienced.
    It has stunning visuals and gameplay mechanics kinda similar to the previous games in the franchise, but much more fluid, improved and bad-ass. But what makes this games so greatly made is the story, which is fantastic and incredibly well made, followed by    One of the best games i've played so far and definitely my favourite Bioshock game, and probably the best FPS I have ever experienced.
    It has stunning visuals and gameplay mechanics kinda similar to the previous games in the franchise, but much more fluid, improved and bad-ass. But what makes this games so greatly made is the story, which is fantastic and incredibly well made, followed by a "WTF" kind of ending ( kinda confusing, but in the end it all makes sense ). The characters are great as well. Booker Dewitt is a really cool main character with a lot of story behind, and Elizabeth is the best and most charismatic female protagonist I know of in a game, and there is Comstock too, a non-cliché "antagonist" ( you will understand he is more than that ),
    If I made a TOP 10 of my favourite videogames, BIOSHOCK INFINTIFE would, no doubt, be in it.
    10/10 Must Play!!!    … Expand
  9. TheChosenOne7
    Jan 6, 2017
    4
    Pretty decent game in its own right but it's not a Bioshock. If they would have made it as its own game, instead of piggybacking on the name of the previous two then i would have scored it an eight. Looks good, plays good, but it falls short on plot nad pacing. It's almost like after the second game the writers turned into splicers and lot their mind a little lol Towards the end I foundPretty decent game in its own right but it's not a Bioshock. If they would have made it as its own game, instead of piggybacking on the name of the previous two then i would have scored it an eight. Looks good, plays good, but it falls short on plot nad pacing. It's almost like after the second game the writers turned into splicers and lot their mind a little lol Towards the end I found myself just running through it because I'd had enough and just wanted to see the ending and be done with it. It's alright, but they tried so hard to make a complex and witty story line that it ends up just being silly with several major holes in it. I would recommend if you can pick it up on a Steam sale.… Expand
  10. jackthebrown
    Dec 11, 2016
    8
    Great game, but not for the same reason that the original bioshock was. This game is extremely linear and almost feels like you're just watching a movie, but it does that extremely well. The story is interesting and pulls you in, the characters have feeling, and the art is wonderful. The gameplay is fun, feels like the original bioshock but the world design is very different. I

    t's a    Great game, but not for the same reason that the original bioshock was. This game is extremely linear and almost feels like you're just watching a movie, but it does that extremely well. The story is interesting and pulls you in, the characters have feeling, and the art is wonderful. The gameplay is fun, feels like the original bioshock but the world design is very different. I

    t's a good game, but again it's not the style of game where you explore, make decisions, do side quests....none of that. If you like a game that you sort of just go with, watch what happens, it's definitely worth the play, if you like a little more control though bioshock 1 is the bioshock you wanna play.    … Expand
  11. sherbz
    Dec 6, 2016
    10
    Personally I think this game is flawless. I never bought it when it first came out, but I think this is one conversion that was (probably) done right. It works perfect on PC, and I assume from other positive comments on other platforms it works the same on other systems. This in itself is a mark of a great game. Because the developers care about their community. As for the game, itsPersonally I think this game is flawless. I never bought it when it first came out, but I think this is one conversion that was (probably) done right. It works perfect on PC, and I assume from other positive comments on other platforms it works the same on other systems. This in itself is a mark of a great game. Because the developers care about their community. As for the game, its an average shooter that has a 10/10 story thrown into it. Which makes it pretty special IMO. And in true Bioshock style, the ending was equally incredible, AGAIN! Bioshock is in serious danger of taking 2 of my top 3 endings in video game history, which is no mean feat in itself.… Expand
  12. saneremu
    Dec 3, 2016
    2
    Holy tired tropes. White knight much? Graphics and game play are fun, but the story is infuriatingly bad. I have refrained from profanity here, but this game inspires me to curse the armpit and pubic hairs of its designers.
    Our character, the Pinkerton man, is a hired thug with the personality of a handful of gravel. We are tasked with rescuing a young woman from her literal castle in the    Holy tired tropes. White knight much? Graphics and game play are fun, but the story is infuriatingly bad. I have refrained from profanity here, but this game inspires me to curse the armpit and pubic hairs of its designers.
    Our character, the Pinkerton man, is a hired thug with the personality of a handful of gravel. We are tasked with rescuing a young woman from her literal castle in the sky, stealing her away from the zealot who has comfortably imprisoned her. SHE NATURALLY FALLS FOR US because, entitlement, really. I didn't get much further, because I can play other games with better equalized characterizations of humanity. Who wrote this piece of garbage game, /r/seddit?    … Expand
  13. GriefSeed
    Dec 2, 2016
    9
    The characters are much more nuanced than in its predecessor, and the thematic elements are just as strong. Wonderful voice acting, setting, and plot. Game mechanics are fun. Graphics are very good as well. Infinite is a very well-rounded game that I very much enjoyed.
  14. kingcrimsonbiu
    Dec 1, 2016
    7
    While the game has its shining parts, I find it very hard to like the story. What is the point if everyone simply dies in the end? There are also some pretty bad design decisions. For example, the mouse sensitivity changes when you move, which is really annoying; item pickup is always bound to key F (in the DLC pressing key F also causes weapon to zoom in unexpectedly).

    IMHO, this game    While the game has its shining parts, I find it very hard to like the story. What is the point if everyone simply dies in the end? There are also some pretty bad design decisions. For example, the mouse sensitivity changes when you move, which is really annoying; item pickup is always bound to key F (in the DLC pressing key F also causes weapon to zoom in unexpectedly).

    IMHO, this game is somewhat overrated. Bioshock 1 has the best storyline, Bioshock 2 gives the best combat experience, while Bioshock infinite merely presents some upgraded graphics that Unreal Engine offers.    … Expand
  15. zekromgames
    Nov 24, 2016
    9
    Eu tenho os três jogos da trilogia bioshock e o infinite foi o primeiro que zerei, achei os personagens incríveis, a historia interessante (o final um tanto confuso mas da pra relevar) e toda a transformação dos personagens foi o ponto forte da trama pra mim o único problema mesmo foi o final confuso.
  16. alirezanajd28
    Oct 27, 2016
    10
    It's a genius piece of art that will drive you crazy from the very beginning to the last minute.
    It's beautiful, breathtaking and extremely fun. Everything in this game, from graphics and gameplay to music and story is Masterfully Crafted and the amount of detail and complexity of story and the characters are mind-blowing. In one word, It is perfect.
    It is my favorite game of all-time    It's a genius piece of art that will drive you crazy from the very beginning to the last minute.
    It's beautiful, breathtaking and extremely fun. Everything in this game, from graphics and gameplay to music and story is Masterfully Crafted and the amount of detail and complexity of story and the characters are mind-blowing. In one word, It is perfect.
    It is my favorite game of all-time and i highly recommend it to everyone.    … Expand
  17. luka4620
    Oct 25, 2016
    10
    This game is fantastic.The graphics are fantastic (they are not realistic, they are highly optimazied). The gameplay is awesome. You are always finding new abilities and new ways of doing things.You can also speed run a lot of it to fininsh game before and youo dont have to kill everyone. Lots of action. If you like Bioshock , if you love video games get this! This is that if you are aThis game is fantastic.The graphics are fantastic (they are not realistic, they are highly optimazied). The gameplay is awesome. You are always finding new abilities and new ways of doing things.You can also speed run a lot of it to fininsh game before and youo dont have to kill everyone. Lots of action. If you like Bioshock , if you love video games get this! This is that if you are a hardcore shooter fan boy.The setting, the story, the way Elizabeth talks with you. I am stunned and it is awesome.… Expand
  18. Game_Fanat1c
    Oct 25, 2016
    9
    If you're looking for something different in a single player FPS, set in a weird but interesting world with tons of character customization possibilities and high replay value- this is it!

    The story doesn't make a heck of a lot of sense at some points but it really doesn't matter. This is an awesome game!
  19. LimitedEdition
    Sep 23, 2016
    10
    [ger/de]

    Großartige Geschichte mit der Thematik Zeitreisen und Parallelwelten. Das Setting geht Richtung Steampunk. Ein narrativer Ego-Shooter mit starken Protagonisten, linear aufgebaut. Die Grafik ist auch heute noch angemessen, die Atmosphäre gut. Zusammengefasst eine Empfehlung für alle, welche auf der Suche nach einem intellektuell eher anspruchsvolleren und sehr Plot-bezogenen    [ger/de]

    Großartige Geschichte mit der Thematik Zeitreisen und Parallelwelten. Das Setting geht Richtung Steampunk. Ein narrativer Ego-Shooter mit starken Protagonisten, linear aufgebaut. Die Grafik ist auch heute noch angemessen, die Atmosphäre gut. Zusammengefasst eine Empfehlung für alle, welche auf der Suche nach einem intellektuell eher anspruchsvolleren und sehr Plot-bezogenen Abenteuer sind, das Gameplay und die Benutzeroberfläche wurden aber ebenso solide abgehandelt.    … Expand
  20. mahirhasan37
    Sep 19, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the best fps game that i have played.But the only issue i have is that the ending makes you feel that you have done so much for Elizabeth but stills she kills you.(I wanted to break my monitor after seeing this ending)… Expand
  21. pouyawolf
    Sep 15, 2016
    10
    the best gameplay in the 1st person-shooting games I've seen.. and nevertheless ..the story is better ! the characters are awesome .. how the story is trailed .. I can't say it's the best game I've seen.. but it's one of the bests..although.. I can't name any game better
  22. legasy7
    Sep 7, 2016
    0
    This is game is actually just a spit in da face of fan base of bioshok 1
    Dat game killed all good stuff of bioshok, and put in only absurd story,that only nerds can enjoy.
    0/10
    Give me my Rapture back,
  23. theirrelephants
    Sep 6, 2016
    5
    An excellent shooter with brilliant visuals and a decent sound track, Bioshock Infinite is utterly ruined for me by what I think is one of the most important parts of a game, and where it's predecessors shined - The PLOT. To be frank, if I wanted a plotless shooter with an excuse plot I'd load up Doom or Wolfenstein (and no, I'm not talking about the new ones). They do generic shooterAn excellent shooter with brilliant visuals and a decent sound track, Bioshock Infinite is utterly ruined for me by what I think is one of the most important parts of a game, and where it's predecessors shined - The PLOT. To be frank, if I wanted a plotless shooter with an excuse plot I'd load up Doom or Wolfenstein (and no, I'm not talking about the new ones). They do generic shooter better than anyone else ever could. I play Bioshock for a combination of story and gameplay, not just the gameplay. There are better shooters if that's all your after, trust me.

    So it is with somewhat sadness that I am forced to admit that Bioshock Infinite's story is utterly stupid, as are the characters that inhabit its world.

    The ending made me want to slap the creators with a trout. It was as stupid as the one dimensional characters you meet as you play the game.

    But hey, it's still a fun shooter with pretty graphics so overall it's pretty AVERAGE GAME. It's a GREAT GAME if you don't care about the plot or the story. Unfortunately for my score, I do.    … Expand
  24. GhiriGhiri
    Aug 27, 2016
    8
    BioShock Infinite is a game that takes you , is a very funny story .
    I liked more than others , perhaps better graphics , or a different texture ....
    Council to play it at least once
  25. mackenzie129
    Aug 17, 2016
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of those "unhelpful types" I've met so many people that have played this and not the first one. Honestly as one of those "scary fans" This game isn't as good as the older two Columbia is too lit up and happy to be in the same franchise as the dark gloomy games before. Not to mention this game is pretentious so in fact that it's like Ken had his head up his arse while writing the games story. Before you wonder yes I own and have beaten it on all three platforms… Expand
  26. Pipinook
    Jul 18, 2016
    6
    the title of "Bioshock" does not deserve. As a single game in the series is fantastic, but not Bioshock, it's just a way of filling, with a forced history to be united with the iconic story of Rapture.
    Why do I say this? Bioshock was a game where you do not know that you could find in every corner of every wall, it was rather a game of suspense, however Infinite seems rather a set of an    the title of "Bioshock" does not deserve. As a single game in the series is fantastic, but not Bioshock, it's just a way of filling, with a forced history to be united with the iconic story of Rapture.
    Why do I say this? Bioshock was a game where you do not know that you could find in every corner of every wall, it was rather a game of suspense, however Infinite seems rather a set of an open stage where you can escape easily from most enemies. Another difference is the enemies in Bioshock had to kill every enemy, otherwise you were with another and another until a horde of chasing monsters instead Infinite sends waves of enemies that are very easy to kill, I do not say because they are human, if not for that being so many and most of them with firearms, which is very easy to evade your shot. This will leads to the next point: look and abilities of enemies in BioShock the terrifying aspect of the enemies you caused some fear and suspense and skills or speak, were extremely diverse and powerful; Infinite instead on most enemies have that fear does not cause human aspect, this is necessary for reasons of chronology, but also has, and skills in variety and damage are very few.
    Graphics: graphics in Bioshock were the most realistic possible, which obviously caused a realism; Infinite instead on the graphics are slightly cartoony, which removes realism is nice aesthetically, but it makes you often notice that you're playing a game, which is the opposite of most of the objectives of videogames. The powers in Bioshock are really varied and creative, you you were a bottle in dozens of places; Infinite instead you find bottles obvious and visible places, I do not say that the powers are not creative and varied, but they are scarce.
    This completes the list of the most important things that do not make Infinte of the Bioshock series.
    As I said earlier as individual game is good, fresh and innovative, both in gameplay and music, graphics, but not Bioshock.    … Expand
  27. BBOY101
    Jul 17, 2016
    10
    Итак , если игру пройдёт дурак и умный, то дурак скажет "Это был неплохой шутан" А умный скажет "Здесь прекраснейший сюжет" В таком случаи правы оба.
    Но всё же действительно сюжет тащит, это великолепно "ЭТО ШЕДЕВР" (с) Светлаков
    Даже фильм "начало" нервно лежит обосанный в углу, так как по мимо запутанности, ты ещё и успел чуть-ли не влюбится в Элизабет, а конец ломает тебе    Итак , если игру пройдёт дурак и умный, то дурак скажет "Это был неплохой шутан" А умный скажет "Здесь прекраснейший сюжет" В таком случаи правы оба.
    Но всё же действительно сюжет тащит, это великолепно "ЭТО ШЕДЕВР" (с) Светлаков
    Даже фильм "начало" нервно лежит обосанный в углу, так как по мимо запутанности, ты ещё и успел чуть-ли не влюбится в Элизабет, а конец ломает тебе представления того кем она для тебя является . Всё очень сложно , драматично , и наконец-то красиво. Если вы желаете пройти игру после которой вы будете лежать в коме 2 дня и осмысливать это вселенную и плача внутри самого себя от концовки , ТО ОНА ПРОСТО ДЛЯ ВАС! 12/10    … Expand
  28. FacundoCritics
    Jul 10, 2016
    10
    La historia y todo el trasfondo que tiene este juego es una pura obra maestra exquisita, es de los juegos mas originales por su historia que se vieron y se van a ver, Ken Levine es un genio del arte, los gráficos son geniales, la jugabildad muy buena, totalmente rejugable. Obra maestra de juego.
  29. Tagirix
    Jul 6, 2016
    10
    BioShock Infinite is a masterpiece, there's no doubt. There are a good graphics, awesome artstyle and OST, great gameplay. The plot is fine as well. The thing you will understand when completing BioShock Infintie is that people are able to create masterpieces nowadays.
  30. MorningToad
    Jun 10, 2016
    2
    I suscribed on this site just to write the peculiar review.

    I wanted to make a point about the scenario, which was regarded as a true masterpiece by both critics and public. I wondered. Are people aware that they're being fooled? The scenario is very **** This ending twist, that was considered perfect, is sadly uninventive and stupid. Thousands and thousands of stories have had this    I suscribed on this site just to write the peculiar review.

    I wanted to make a point about the scenario, which was regarded as a true masterpiece by both critics and public.
    I wondered.
    Are people aware that they're being fooled?
    The scenario is very **** This ending twist, that was considered perfect, is sadly uninventive and stupid. Thousands and thousands of stories have had this SAME STUPID TWIST since the dawn of time. Critics calling it ''the most inventive and surprising'' storyline of all time are just taking advantage of a mediatic buzz that happened around this game. Of course, calling a game ''the best of all time'' creates traffic on their pages. It's like if critics had to call out that a game is the best ever every year so dumbasses stay interested in their commentaries, which are empty of all substance.
    Please stop feeding mass media.
    The scenario was ****
    Like really, it's just a typical twist.
    No depth, characters are unidimensional.
    And they're baindead.
    Bye.
    Don't play Bioshock infinite.
    The other Bioshock were so amazing. Just discover them with a better mindset, forgetting this (bioshock infinite) crap.    … Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 68 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 68 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 68
  3. Negative: 0 out of 68
  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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