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  1. Apr 21, 2021
    10
    Playing through it for the fourth time now, 2021. Games this good is not made nowadays. Damn its good. Gameplay, Setting (Rapture) & World. Together with TW3, Bioshock 1 & 2 is still the best game purchases I´ve ever made.
  2. Aug 14, 2018
    10
    Bioshock is one of those games which hold up even to todays standards, and it was very impressive graphically and story wise for its time. The whole story was truly enjoyable and almost movie like, because a lot of the scenes were cinematic in nature. It was this unique gaming experience that I will never forget. Tremendous game.
  3. Mar 24, 2019
    8
    Had relly good time with this game when it came out to macOS.

    Story telling is very good movie style storytelling and gameplay is very intence when you disable Vita-Chambers and you were bit dependet to mix ordanary wepons with plasmid when you fight brutal enemy swarms. only thing that i was not impressed was the pipe game hacking.

    this is one of my go to game when playing old games.
  4. Nov 2, 2021
    9
    Oynadığım en iyi oyunlardan biri

    Artıları +Zamanı için mükemmel olan grafikleri günümüzde de dimdik ayakta duruyor (remaster sürümü var yani daha iyi grafikler ile oynamak mümkün) +Güzel oynanış mekanikleri +Mükemmel hikayesi +Fena olmayan hikaye anlatımı +İyi yazılmış karakterler +Gördüğüm en iyi oyun sonlarından biri +Harika atmosfer +Harika bir evrenin başlangıcı +Ters köşe
    Oynadığım en iyi oyunlardan biri

    Artıları
    +Zamanı için mükemmel olan grafikleri günümüzde de dimdik ayakta duruyor (remaster sürümü var yani daha iyi grafikler ile oynamak mümkün)
    +Güzel oynanış mekanikleri
    +Mükemmel hikayesi
    +Fena olmayan hikaye anlatımı
    +İyi yazılmış karakterler
    +Gördüğüm en iyi oyun sonlarından biri
    +Harika atmosfer
    +Harika bir evrenin başlangıcı
    +Ters köşe yapan anlar
    +İyi yazılmış kötü karakter

    Eksileri
    -Oyun biraz fazla uzun sonlara doğru tekrar ediyor
    -Oyunun hikayesi acayip güzel ama hikayeye oranla anlatım daha iyi olabilirmiş

    Kesinlikle oynanması gereken bir şaheser

    94/100
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  5. May 15, 2023
    8
    I thought that BioShock would've been another generic shooter, but boy was I wrong. This game is an atmospheric gem of a game with some of the most inspired designs I've seen in gaming. The sound is eerie and really sets the tone for this dark and gritty world you're set in. Rapture is full of secrets to uncover and fun enemies to fight. Seemingly dropped off into a beautiful underwaterI thought that BioShock would've been another generic shooter, but boy was I wrong. This game is an atmospheric gem of a game with some of the most inspired designs I've seen in gaming. The sound is eerie and really sets the tone for this dark and gritty world you're set in. Rapture is full of secrets to uncover and fun enemies to fight. Seemingly dropped off into a beautiful underwater city just to uncover just how deranged the residents have become. Big Daddy fights are very fun for the most part, the Rosies being the least fun of the bunch. Overall this is an incredible game with an amazing dark story to tell, I highly recommend this title Expand
  6. Jun 28, 2023
    10
    A masterpiece. Even in 2023 feels and looks like a masterpiece. I played it on a release 16 years ago and replayed it now. It was like a new run, an awesome run.
  7. Nov 9, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game has one of the best openings of any game I've ever played. The sheer weight of just how lost and stranded you are falls heavily on you as you trudge through the environment alone. Immersion is amazing, would greatly recommend anyone who can stand a little of horror to play this game (it can be creepy sometimes), especially when it comes cheap in certain sales. Expand
  8. Jan 2, 2019
    8
    Bioshock its a fantastic game! First of all I remember that it is a game from 2007. But even comparing to other games of this year it is amazing.

    The game has an immersive and dark history in a utopical and paranoiac world completely hide and unplugged from our own world. Soundtrack is great, lot of old classics from the 50th. The graphics are not amazing, but again I remember this
    Bioshock its a fantastic game! First of all I remember that it is a game from 2007. But even comparing to other games of this year it is amazing.

    The game has an immersive and dark history in a utopical and paranoiac world completely hide and unplugged from our own world.

    Soundtrack is great, lot of old classics from the 50th. The graphics are not amazing, but again I remember this is a 2007 game.

    I played the game a long time ago, when it release and replay it now, the remastered version, that 2K Games is offering to the players that have the original version. Their initiative deserves my full appreciation and my review was done above all else by thanking them for it.

    Here is small YouTube vide with the first minutes of the gameplay if you wanna check it out: https://youtu.be/1TqWUJgvyRs
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  9. Aug 9, 2020
    8
    Nunca jugué a Bioschok en su época y siempre he tenido a alguien diciéndome que debería jugar la saga por x o por y. Que eran unos juegos buenísimos y que el primero me metería mucho en la magia, asique con este contexto doy mi opinión.

    Me ha parecido un juego bueno, tiene una ambientación, enemigos y personajes únicos. En general una dirección de arte y una atmósfera que en muy pocos
    Nunca jugué a Bioschok en su época y siempre he tenido a alguien diciéndome que debería jugar la saga por x o por y. Que eran unos juegos buenísimos y que el primero me metería mucho en la magia, asique con este contexto doy mi opinión.

    Me ha parecido un juego bueno, tiene una ambientación, enemigos y personajes únicos.
    En general una dirección de arte y una atmósfera que en muy pocos juegos he visto, tiene momentos y cosas que la verdad estoy seguro que no se me van a olvidar, cosas como Andrew Ryan.

    Me ha recordado mucho a Fallout y Half life mientras jugaba, de hecho parecía que estaba jugando a una mezcla de estos dos, tenia la estética muy trabajada con estilo antiguo y macabro de Fallout, pero al mismo tiempo jugaba dando saltos y explotando cosas con 200 armas como en Half life, sin preocuparme mucho de la vida y de morir.

    En general no puedo decir mucho que no se haya dicho ya, me parece un buen juego pero se me ha hecho muy cuesta arriba, tiene un esquema de escala de poder bastante absurdo por ejemplo:

    - Al cuarto de partida ya habrás desbloqueado todos los poderes y armas que hay en el juego, lo cual te quitara como un poco el misterio de que habrá después ya que te enfrentaras a todos los enemigos y jefes del juego con lo que ya tienes y sin desbloquear nuevas mecánicas ni nada.

    - Los Big Daddys son un enemigo muy bueno en este juego, pero también es su maldición, aparecen muy pronto y necesitas buen equipo para matarlos, entonces el juego intenta que lo tengas todo lo antes posible para que puedas acabar con ellos, lo cual hace que un Big Daddy te aguante 7 escopetazos al inicio y 30 al final, pudiendo ser de la misma clase, lo cual te rompe mucho el gameplay y la inmersión con el juego.

    Y lo mismo pasa con cualquier enemigo, los humanoides aguantan un escopetazo a la cara en las primeras zonas del juego (cosa que tiene sentido), pero después los mismos humanoides con las mismas frases, ataques y todo te aguantan 5 o 6 escopetazos en el pecho, y esto ocurre porque no hay más enemigos en el juego ya que los Big Daddys los cuales son el enemigo más fuerte en lore y supuesta mente en gameplay son completamente opcionales.

    Es como que al incluir a los Big Daddys forzaron toda la progresión del juego y hicieron que a las 4h o así de jugar ya tengas un lanza granadas que te ayuda a matar cualquier cosa con facilidad. Y al estar los Big Daddys planteados como los enemigos más fuertes de ese mundo, el resto de humanoides son todos iguales exceptuando que los que están al final del juego aguantan muchos más hits. (No tienen armaduras, poderes ni nada que les haga destacar del resto de humanos porque te están diciendo que los Big Daddys son los únicos con poder)

    En resumen me ha parecido un buen juego por todo el apartado de guión, arte, inmersión y en general como experiencia visual, pero jugablemente deja muchísimo que desear y tiene fallos muy tochos incluso para su época.
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  10. Feb 25, 2023
    9
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  11. May 31, 2020
    8
    Great story. The weapon types are very good and usefully. The atmosphere is awesome. The underwater concept is very successful. The controller are not bad. Just few control very useless and hard. After half of the game the hack game-play is very bored. But generally very good game.
  12. Feb 11, 2019
    9
    Atmospheric, Dark with amazing story line, nice characters and cool innovative gameplay.
    The game offers a pretty unique experience and is a must play in my opinion.

    One of the best games of all time.

    9.5/10

    A shame the sequels were not on this level.
  13. Sep 19, 2021
    9
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  14. Mar 5, 2019
    8
    Ein Spiel mit einer wirklich guten Story und einem extrem coolen Plottwist, der einen die teils etwas linearen Abschnitte wieder vergessen lässt.
  15. Oct 31, 2022
    8
    Fun short game. It's not scary but it contains horror elements. The environment and music from the 50's gave the world a unique horror touch.
  16. Dec 23, 2021
    8
    It was a cool game back in a day when it was released. Now, it seems fast, simple, quite slow and not as convincing as System Shock and Prey.

    Pros.: - The story, of course. - Actors. - Big Daddies and the Little sisters idea. - Idea of harvesting ADAM from the Little sisters. And affect on the outcome. - Ryan's final speech. - Plasmids. - Sander Cohen. Cons.; - Respawn of
    It was a cool game back in a day when it was released. Now, it seems fast, simple, quite slow and not as convincing as System Shock and Prey.

    Pros.:
    - The story, of course.
    - Actors.
    - Big Daddies and the Little sisters idea.
    - Idea of harvesting ADAM from the Little sisters. And affect on the outcome.
    - Ryan's final speech.
    - Plasmids.
    - Sander Cohen.

    Cons.;
    - Respawn of enemies sometimes gets really annoying.
    - The game design sometimes is poor or too predictable.
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  17. Jun 4, 2019
    9
    Gorgeous setting, good combat mechanics and the most interesting story told in an FPS to this date.
  18. Jul 7, 2019
    9
    One word: MASTERPIECE! Bioschock is one of the best games I've ever played, game play, storyline, sound, and graphics all top notch, loved the water effects. I put 9 because I expected something more in the final battle .
  19. Jan 17, 2022
    9
    많은 세월이 흘렀지만 이 물 그래픽 하나만큼은 언제나 장인정신이 느껴진다.. 세계관 표현 하나만으로 반은 씹어먹고 가는 명작......
  20. Aug 21, 2023
    10
    Grimy brilliance. One of the greatest of its time and surely a classic in my book.

    10
  21. Sep 6, 2022
    10
    Play this game and then come back to me and tell me it isn't perfect.

    Actually, I'll save you the time, you won't!
  22. Sep 29, 2020
    8
    Не моя тематика игры, но проходится с интересом, сюжет неплох, графика средненькая, но геймплей заставляет вас проходить её до конца, 8/10 обязательна для прохождения!
  23. Jul 24, 2021
    10
    Bioshock é perfeito e facilmente um dos melhores jogos já feitos. Rapture, tanto em seu conceito quanto na história que há por trás dela, a torna sem dúvidas uma das mais icônicas e bem feitas cidades de ficção científica já criadas.

    A jogabilidade apesar de relativamente simples, entrega ideias muito boas e cumprem muito bem sua proposta; a arte e a ambientação construída é
    Bioshock é perfeito e facilmente um dos melhores jogos já feitos. Rapture, tanto em seu conceito quanto na história que há por trás dela, a torna sem dúvidas uma das mais icônicas e bem feitas cidades de ficção científica já criadas.

    A jogabilidade apesar de relativamente simples, entrega ideias muito boas e cumprem muito bem sua proposta; a arte e a ambientação construída é extremamente charmosa e imersiva; a história é muito bem escrita, te prendendo do começo ao fim, com um dos melhores plot twist que já vi jogando em um jogo.

    Vale a pena jogar nos dias de hoje? Zerei ele em 2021 e afirmo que Bioshock é um dos FPS que mais envelheceu bem e está por um preço acessível em todas as plataformas - até iOS.
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  24. Jul 19, 2022
    10
    An al time classic with rich atmosphere, smart mechanics and intriguing plot, one of the best games of 2000-x.
  25. May 26, 2020
    9
    This game is a reference in first person action games. An incredible story and equally incredible mechanics.
  26. Feb 1, 2020
    10
    An all-tme classic shooter, and series. Still looks great today due to the fantastic art-style which captures the age perfectly. Great gun play, great story, great visuals and atmosphere.
  27. Feb 11, 2020
    9
    Masterful game with amazing storytelling told mostly through audio logs. Combat is great as well but has some flaws.
  28. Feb 13, 2020
    8
    Многие советовали мне серию игр Биошок, ещё даже до выхода Infinite, но руки дошли только в 2015. Взахлёб прошёл все 3 игрушки. Первый Биошок очень крут своей идеей: подводный город Восторг является свободным местом для художников, музыкантов и других творческих личностей, которых в наземном мире ограничивали политические власти. Однако ключевую идею говорить не буду, во избежанииМногие советовали мне серию игр Биошок, ещё даже до выхода Infinite, но руки дошли только в 2015. Взахлёб прошёл все 3 игрушки. Первый Биошок очень крут своей идеей: подводный город Восторг является свободным местом для художников, музыкантов и других творческих личностей, которых в наземном мире ограничивали политические власти. Однако ключевую идею говорить не буду, во избежании спойлеров. Любителям неожиданных поворотов точно понравится. Ценители искусства могут взять игру на вооружение. В игре большое количество интересных мыслей для размышлений, при загрузках играет хороший рэтро-джаз, мрачная атмосфера. Однако, если вы любитель мощных драматических моментов, то в игре таких мало, да и Биошок не стремится играть на эмоциях игрока. Как шутер тоже зайдёт не всем, всё вроде динамично, красиво нарисовано, отлично оптимизировано, но от геймплея чувствуешь некоторую усталость. В общем, игра для тех кто любит подумать о "высоком": об искусстве, о политике и о жизни, сюжет здесь однозначно хорош. Любители поплакать и/или пострелять найдут эту игру не самой интересной. Expand
  29. Dec 16, 2022
    8
    Лучшая игра 2007 года, сейчас трудно играть без фиксов, но в свое время была топ
  30. Nov 4, 2022
    10
    There is nothing more that can be said that hasn't already been said.
    Chances are this is the best game you will ever play in your life.
  31. Mar 1, 2020
    8
    Confesso que no inicio é bem chato... Um pouco dificil e repetitivo. A medida que vai jogando e entendendo, o jogo fica viciante! historia show de bola. Um pouco dificil de entender pois a simulacao de audio antigo atrapalha e acompanhar as legendas atirando fica dificil...

    História: 10
    Som: 5
    Jogabilidade: 9
    Gráficos:8
    Diversão: 10
  32. Apr 20, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece and a must play! Amazing gameplay with a fascinating story and world.
  33. Mar 26, 2020
    8
    Amazing story telling,action and visuals.
    Another example that science-fiction can be good brothers and sisters.
  34. Mar 27, 2020
    8
    Игра с прекрасным миром, рассказ о котором на мой взгляд мастерски вписан в наратив и подаётся во время геймплея. Поставил бы 10, по скольку уж очень мне запала в душу эта игра, но слабая шутерная механика и душный последний уровень заставляют меня снизить оценку. А в целом Биошок ахуенен!Игра с прекрасным миром, рассказ о котором на мой взгляд мастерски вписан в наратив и подаётся во время геймплея. Поставил бы 10, по скольку уж очень мне запала в душу эта игра, но слабая шутерная механика и душный последний уровень заставляют меня снизить оценку. А в целом Биошок ахуенен!
  35. Mar 22, 2022
    9
    BioShock is a 2007 first-person shooter game developed by 2K Boston (later Irrational Games) and 2K Australia, and published by 2K Games. BioShock is set in 1960. The player guides the protagonist, Jack, after his airplane crashes in the ocean near the bathysphere terminus that leads to the underwater city of Rapture. Built by the business magnate Andrew Ryan, the city was intended to beBioShock is a 2007 first-person shooter game developed by 2K Boston (later Irrational Games) and 2K Australia, and published by 2K Games. BioShock is set in 1960. The player guides the protagonist, Jack, after his airplane crashes in the ocean near the bathysphere terminus that leads to the underwater city of Rapture. Built by the business magnate Andrew Ryan, the city was intended to be an isolated utopia, but the discovery of ADAM, a genetic material which can be used to grant superhuman powers, initiated the city's turbulent decline. Jack tries to find a way to escape, fighting through hordes of ADAM-obsessed enemies, and the iconic, deadly Big Daddies, while engaging with the few sane humans that remain and eventually learning of Rapture's past. The player, as Jack, can defeat foes in several ways by using weapons, utilizing plasmids that give unique powers, and by turning Rapture's defenses against them. Expand
  36. Apr 24, 2020
    9
    정말 호러 FPS 너무 싫어하는데도, 깊은 세계관, 섬뜩한 연출과 그래픽, 다양한 무기를 활용한 게임 진행과 커스터마이징 및 업그레이드 그리고 마지막 스토리까지 완벽 그 자체다. 게임 하는 내내 바이오 쇼크의 랩쳐 안에서 푸욱 담겨져 진짜로 살았던 것만 같다.
  37. Apr 16, 2021
    9
    Я бы где-то 8.5 из 10 поставил. Игра хоть и душновата в плане геймплея, но в плане сюжета - это отличная критика капитализма в игровой форме.
  38. Mar 15, 2021
    10
    Have you ever seen a movie that was so amazing, that it permanently affected your perception of society, the world, and life in general? Well, the upper echelons of high quality video games can deliver a similar experience and Bioshock is one of them.

    2007 was the biggest year in gaming and this was the biggest game of that year. Still the 5th highest rated PC game on Metacritic and a
    Have you ever seen a movie that was so amazing, that it permanently affected your perception of society, the world, and life in general? Well, the upper echelons of high quality video games can deliver a similar experience and Bioshock is one of them.

    2007 was the biggest year in gaming and this was the biggest game of that year. Still the 5th highest rated PC game on Metacritic and a shoe in for top 5 FPS games ever along with Golden Eye 007 and Half-Life 2. The atmosphere, the theme, and the lore provided by the audio diaries scattered throughout Rapture are perfect. The story isn't perfect because it loses a lot of its uniqueness after playing through it more than once. Gameplay mechanics are not perfect either but doesn't really take away from the overall experience.

    When it comes to how the game has aged, I will say this: gameplay mechanics can and did age, but lore, atmosphere, the theme, and overall feel didn't. 97/100 rounded up to a 10 is my personal score for the game.
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  39. Apr 29, 2020
    8
    Pro
    +Great and interesting world
    +Plasmids offer a lot of variety in combat
    +Good story
    +Good difficulty on normal
    +Memorable characters

    Con
    -Hacking mechanic can get annoying and repetitive
    -Predictable plot twists
    -Ending feels a bit rushed
  40. May 5, 2020
    9
    While the world building is great, the gameplay is great, and the concepts are unique, I do have to admit this game is a bit overrated being a touch pretentious and trying way to hard with trying to make moral ‘choices’ that aren’t really choices someone would make IRL.
  41. Sep 4, 2022
    9
    Great graphic performance in 2007, fun gameplay, diverse weapon and skill system, and most important, the intriguing story with immersive atmosphere, made this milestone in game history.
  42. May 13, 2020
    8
    Great story which is sadly undermined by the very poorly aged gameplay. Luckily the 2nd game improved on the gameplay front.
  43. Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Bioshock was the game I have never heard anyone telling something bad about. Whenever someone says "Bioshock" you can be sure word "masterpiece" is coming. So it is no wonder that the first game I decided to play on my first ever gaming PC was Bioshock (should I even specify that I played the remastered version since the original and the remastered edition look exactly the same and at thisBioshock was the game I have never heard anyone telling something bad about. Whenever someone says "Bioshock" you can be sure word "masterpiece" is coming. So it is no wonder that the first game I decided to play on my first ever gaming PC was Bioshock (should I even specify that I played the remastered version since the original and the remastered edition look exactly the same and at this point I am not even sure it is a bad thing because when I was playing the game I really loved the visuals but I thought to myself that's all because it is a remastered version. Can you imagine how surprised I was when I saw comparison with the original edition? Bioshock basically looks gorgeous even by today's standarts! I think that's because the designers didn't try to create something super-realistic but instead decided to create their own universe with their own style (something similiar was done in Mirror's Edge which still will look nice no matter how many years passed).

    Nonetheless I kind of regret choosing Bioshock as my first game. Now as I play more and more videogames I appreciate Bioshock's gameplay and approach more and more everyday. What makes this game standout among others is its subtle way of telling the story, the revolutionary gameplay, the unique and immersive setting, the philosophy the Rapture is based on - all that stuff is easy to miss for a new gamer.
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  44. Jan 11, 2022
    9
    It is a game that should definitely be played with its story, atmosphere, tension and character.
  45. Sep 19, 2021
    10
    This game was one of the best things i played in a while. Interesting mechanics, great story and very good gameplay.
  46. Apr 29, 2023
    10
    This is one of those "once in a decade" type experiences although I have been lucky to have the opportunity to play many many amazing games since. Great gameplay (personally I think the shooting still holds up, but takes some time getting used to), brilliant story, heaps of foreshadowing, unbelievable atmosphere and world building, top notch art style and environments, music that elevatesThis is one of those "once in a decade" type experiences although I have been lucky to have the opportunity to play many many amazing games since. Great gameplay (personally I think the shooting still holds up, but takes some time getting used to), brilliant story, heaps of foreshadowing, unbelievable atmosphere and world building, top notch art style and environments, music that elevates the whole experience...It is just an all around fantastic package. Everyone should play it at least once. Expand
  47. Apr 10, 2023
    8
    Сюжет. Атмосфера. Сетинг. Але трішки дизкомфортно від водою.
  48. Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Graphics 10/10
    Atmosphere 100/10
    Gameplay 9/10 Controls 9/10 Story 10/10 Characters 10/10 Best setting in any video game to date. Nothing comes close. Also, best opening scene in video games as well, and nothing comes close. If any developer wants to make a good atmospheric game, this is the game to look at. One of the best games of all time and a masterpiece in nearly every way. One
    Graphics 10/10
    Atmosphere 100/10
    Gameplay 9/10
    Controls 9/10
    Story 10/10
    Characters 10/10
    Best setting in any video game to date. Nothing comes close. Also, best opening scene in video games as well, and nothing comes close. If any developer wants to make a good atmospheric game, this is the game to look at. One of the best games of all time and a masterpiece in nearly every way. One of the only games I have ever played through twice. 2007 was one of the best years in gaming history and in my humble opinion this is the best game that came out of it. Let's hope bio 4 is this good
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  49. Jun 25, 2020
    8
    Great game. The environment is unique and intriguing. The story line is good and the characters and monsters are pretty awesome. I would recommend this game to others!
  50. Apr 16, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really enjoyed this game, although I felt it took longer than it should have. The game was supposed to end with Ryan's death and with our character discovering the truth that was told to us by Fontaine and in Bioshock 2 it started from there. For a 2007 game, it's an amazing game, with very good and charismatic characters and an amazing voice acting! The story is also amazing, with an excellent plot twist. The world is also amazing, an amazing level design that captivates us to explore. Expand
  51. Jul 19, 2020
    8
    One of the best FPS ever created. Aesthetically it is my favorite game of all time. Storytelling is unique, I loved the idea of tapes which we need to find and explore the story as we explore the level. The difficulty is also challenging enough to make the end satisfying except the final battle with "Atlas".
    The final battle is anticlimactic. gameplay could have been better if more
    One of the best FPS ever created. Aesthetically it is my favorite game of all time. Storytelling is unique, I loved the idea of tapes which we need to find and explore the story as we explore the level. The difficulty is also challenging enough to make the end satisfying except the final battle with "Atlas".
    The final battle is anticlimactic. gameplay could have been better if more interesting weapons were provided instead of standard FPS weapons. Plasmids were fun to use, but some of them are useless.
    I hated the hacking minigame, it took too much time and interrupted the momentum of play.
    All the characters were amazing and full of personality, especially little sisters.
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  52. Jul 19, 2020
    8
    Highly recommended game that leaves you with many jaw dropping moments, plot twists, and epic fights with a big daddy. Great atmosphere with the underwater city to explore and very beautiful design choices.
  53. Mar 15, 2023
    8
    super game, unfortunately the enemies infinite spawning feature every where prevent you from enjoying the amazing world of the game. The story is really strong, but another time the **** enemies every where prevent u even to hear the dialogues lot of time..
  54. Jul 27, 2020
    9
    Play it. Play it right now. It will be worth your time. It's fun to play even if the levels get boring.
  55. Jul 28, 2020
    9
    Excellent game, with amazing story and very reasonable gameplay. Truly a masterpiece.
  56. Apr 16, 2021
    10
    Bioshock is one of the best shooter games ever released. Its clever and thrilling story is a blockbuster in comparison to many of the primitive and unimaginative shooter games released around the same time. A wonderful steam-punk mix between FPS and RPG. Must have!
  57. Jun 15, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece. The controls are a bit dated and unintuitive but i think combat is rather secondary in this lore rich world. It really reminds me of dark messiah of might and magic.
  58. Nov 17, 2020
    8
    İnanılmaz bir dünya yaratmış. Harika bir hikaye anlatıcılığı. Aksiyon biraz takoz dursa da dönemine göre epey iyi.
  59. Jun 5, 2022
    8
    В плане сюжета, атмосферы, персонажей и в общем происходящего, это нечто очень крутое, особенно для игры 2007 года. Но к сожалению, сам геймплей не настолько продуман, как будто не до конца додумали, не довели до финальной версии. Так или иначе, можно смело сказать, что это крутая игра =)В плане сюжета, атмосферы, персонажей и в общем происходящего, это нечто очень крутое, особенно для игры 2007 года. Но к сожалению, сам геймплей не настолько продуман, как будто не до конца додумали, не довели до финальной версии. Так или иначе, можно смело сказать, что это крутая игра =)
  60. Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Bioshock? More like BioshCOCK EHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHE
  61. Feb 8, 2023
    10
    One of my favorite fps game. I'm finished for the 3rd time. I get the same fun every time. The atmosphere and music are very good. The story and the way it is told is amazing. The characters are very well written and voiced. A very revolutionary game for its year. The graphics are also nice. Combat is so much fun. As a bad part, I can say that only hitbox is a bit problematic. I couldn'tOne of my favorite fps game. I'm finished for the 3rd time. I get the same fun every time. The atmosphere and music are very good. The story and the way it is told is amazing. The characters are very well written and voiced. A very revolutionary game for its year. The graphics are also nice. Combat is so much fun. As a bad part, I can say that only hitbox is a bit problematic. I couldn't see any other bad side. It's a perfect game. LEGENDARY Expand
  62. Mar 25, 2021
    8
    Отличная игра про утопию есть разные плазмиды которые будут помогать вам в бою. Много видов оружия для уничтожения ваших противников. Игра мне показалось немного затянута!
  63. May 19, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To be honest, when i bought Bioshock my expectations weren't too high for it, i knew the game was good but i thought it was just good. After playing it to the end, Bioshock was ruling my mind, i was thinking all the time about this game, the meaning behind jack's journey, the atmosphere, the art deco art style and so on. Bioshock was too beautiful and meaningful to be forgotten about, it was a game that changed my perspective in many ways, fort frolic was enough for me to understand this game was something special. Ken Levin really innovated with this game and showed the world that even behind this bang bang and shooting in video games, there can be a meaning. Expand
  64. Nov 29, 2020
    8
    "2K"in 2007-də çıxardığı bir əfsanə."Bioshock" dövrünün ən fərqli first-person shooter oyunu idi.Adamlar hekayə,silah və güç çeşidliliyi cəhətdən əllərindən gələn hərşeyi ediblər.Hekayə 1960-cı illərdə sualtı şəhər olan "Rapture"da keçir.16 saata bütöv xəritəni gəzmək olar.
  65. May 17, 2021
    10
    Just like Half-Life 2, BioShock is another experience that you should play before you die. The Expertly-written story and the perfect atmosphere of Bioshock makes it one of the best artistic works in the world.
  66. Dec 20, 2020
    8
    There are very few linear games that I enjoy, but Bioshock is one of them. Set in an atmospheric underwater dystopia, it features an excellent story and interesting characters whom we get to know through a combination of radio transmissions and prerecorded messages. Considering this game's age it still holds up quite well visually, and water reflections/refractions in particular lookThere are very few linear games that I enjoy, but Bioshock is one of them. Set in an atmospheric underwater dystopia, it features an excellent story and interesting characters whom we get to know through a combination of radio transmissions and prerecorded messages. Considering this game's age it still holds up quite well visually, and water reflections/refractions in particular look very nice. Sound and level design are solid, and the writing and voice acting are some of the best I have heard. These strong elements are let down a little by Bioshock's short (9 hour) length, slightly clunky gunplay, and over-reliance on fetch quests and instances of 'your intended path is now blocked, find a way through' that act to pad the story rather than add value to it. Overall this is a quality game and an experience I would definitely recommend. Expand
  67. May 21, 2021
    10
    10/10. Nothing else I can say. Story is great, and the most iconic plot twist just second to Star Wars’ “I am your father” twist.
  68. Jan 8, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Oynadığım en güzel ve en farklı Aksiyon-Birinci Şahıs Nişancı oyunlarından biri. Oyunun en güçlü tarafı hikayesi. Oyunumuz uçağımızın düşmesi ile uçak enkazının ortasında kendimizi bulmamız ile başlıyor. Ardından yakındaki bir kuleye doğru yüzüp burada batısfer görüyoruz, bu batısfer bizi okyanusun dibindeki Rapture'a götürüyor ve maceramız burada başlıyor. Burada Atlas diye biri ile ekip olup birçok kişiyi öldürüyoruz. Şehrin yöneticisi Andrew Ryan'a gelene kadar çeşitli düşmanları öldürdükten sonra, hikayenin en önemli yeri olan Ryan'I öldürme kısmına geliyoruz. Ryan bizi aslında kendini Atlas diye tanıtan Frank Fontain'in yarattığını söylüyor. Kanıt olarak da "rica etsem" kelimesini bizim üzerimizde kullanıyor. Fontain, bizi "rica etsem" kelimesine itaat etmek için yaratmış. Yani biz bir tür köle gibi bir şeyiz. Birisi bizden bir şey isteyip "rica etsem" kelimesini kullanınca o şeyi istesek de istemesek de yapıyoruz. Ryan doğru söylediğini kanıtlamak için bize "rica etsem geri çekil" diyor, geri çekiliyoruz, "rica etsem dur" diyor duruyoruz ve "rica etsem koş" diyor ve birden koşmaya başlıyoruz. En sonunda Ryan "rica etsem öldür" diyor ve bir nevi kendini bize öldürterek intihar ediyor, Jack (biz) Ryan'ı golf sopasıyla döve döve öldürüyor. Ardından Atlas telsize çıkıyor ve önceden Ryan'ın bölgesini patlatmak içi hazırladığımız bombayı çekirdeğe yerleştirmemizi söylüyor. Gidip bombayı çekirdeğe yerleştiriyoruz ve ardından Atlas tekrar telsize çıkıyor, iyi bir köle olup her söylediğini yernine getirdiğimiz için bizimle dalga geçerek teşekkür ediyor, aynı Ryan'ın bize söylediği gibi Atlas bize kendisinin Atlas değil Frank Fontain olduğunu ve tüm bunları Rapture şehrinin tek hakimi olmak için bize yaptırdığını söylüyor. Bundan sonra bombanın etkisi ile ölmemek için kaçmaya başlıyoruz ancak bomba patladıktan sonra etkileniyoruz ve bayılıyoruz. Biz bayıldıktan sonra Tenbaum diye biri bizi buluyor ve bize Fontain'den intikam alma konusunda yardım edebileceğini söylüyor. Fontain'in bizi küçükken annemizden kaçırdığını ve bizi Ryan'a karşı kullanabilmek için genetiğimizi değiştirdiğini söylüyor. İlk iş olarak Fontain'in üzerimizde hala etkisi olduğunu ve "rica etsem" kelimesinin hala işe yaradığını söylüyor. Bundan dolayı ilk olarak bizi Fontain'e kölelik yapmaktan kurtaracağını söylüyor ve gerekli malzemeleri aldıktan sonra kölelikten kurtuluyoruz. Fakat yaptığımız ilacın yan etkileri de oluyor ve oyuncu bir süreliğine plazmit seçemiyor, plazmitleri rastgele kullanmak zorunda kalıyor. En sonunda Koca Baba kılığına girip Küçük Kız Kardeşler'in yardımı ile intikam almak için Fontain'in bulunduğu yere ulaşıyoruz. Burada Fontain'in plazmitleri kendi üzerinde kullandığını ve çok güçlü bir mutanta dönüştüğünü görüyoruz. Ardından oyunun son Boss savaşı patlak veriyor, burada Fontain'in 4 barı var, bu barlar bittiği zaman Fontain yeniden doğuyor. Onu 3 defa yendikten sonra 4.'de Küçük Kız Kardeşler olaya dahil oluyor ve Fontain'in işini bitiriyorlar, oyun buradan sonra 2 farklı sondan biri ile bitiyor; eğer oyun boyunca karşılaştığınız tüm Küçük Kız Kardeşler'i kurtarmışsanız oyun iyi sonla bitiyor. Eğer karşılaştığınız Küçük Kız Kardeşler'den birini veya birden fazlasını iyileştirmek yerine hasta ettiyseniz oyun kötü sonla bitiyor. Oyunun tamamı Rapture denilen distopyada geçiyor ve buradaki mekanlar, bölümler çok güzel ve özenli bir şekilde hazırlanmış, oyuncu oyuna başlar başlamaz o atmosferi hissediyor. Ben oyunun remastered sürümünü oynadım, remastered sürümü 2016 senesine çıkmış olmasına rağmen yine de o senenin stantartlarının altında bir remastered olmuş. Sadece kaplamaları ve ışıklandırmaları biraz elden geçirmişler o kadar, 2007'deki sürümü ile aman aman bir farkı yok remastered'ın yani. Ayrıca oyunu SSD'de oynamama rağmen oyunun yüklenme süreleri çok uzun. Oyunun açılması 1 dakikayı buluyor ve oyunu kaydetmek istediğim zaman yine 5-6 saniyelik bir yükleme ekranı çıkıyor, halbuki diğer oyunlarda oyunumu beklemeden kaydedebiliyorum. Oyunu oynarken çok büyük olmasa da birkaç kez hatalar ile karşılaştım. Vuruş hissi olarak bazı silahlar iyi, bazı silahlarda ise kötü. Genel olarak oyunun fizik motoru da pek iyi değil. Oyunda ölünce son kayıt noktası yerine "canlanma noktası" denen yerden başlıyoruz, bu da bazen zaman kaybetmemize sebep oluyor. Başta da söylediğim gibi, bu oyun iyisiyle kötüsüyle benim bugüne kadar oynadığım en iyi Aksiyon-Birinci Şahıs Nişancı oyunlarından biriydi. Bu yazıyı okuyan tüm oyunculara bu oyunu deneyim etmelerini öneriyorum. Expand
  69. Aug 14, 2023
    10
    One of the best FPS games I ever played. Till today, the plot is one the most intriguing in the whole media and really made me appreciate immersive sims.
  70. May 11, 2021
    9
    Although i had a little problem with the endings, BioShock is one of the best video games ever.
  71. May 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A man chooses, a slave obeys. Bioshock is one of the best classics on PC alongside the original Half-Life, an iconic title that nails atmosphere and story perfectly, i have no single complaint against Bioshock, it's a magical experience, the first time we saw rapture was like the tram sequence in 1998. Bioshock's visuals are timeless and the story is so powerful that can still be affective 13 years later. After the big twist is revealed the game kind of loses its edge but the endings and the final areas are so deep and worthwhile, now the final boss can be a bit disappointing but the endings makes up for it. Bioshock is the ultimate first-person shooter experience of the 2000's and one of the best games ever made. Expand
  72. Mar 18, 2023
    8
    Визуал превосходный у игры, для своего времени. Геймплей интересный, но боевке не хватает комбинаций плазмидов. Сама история мира прикольная, очень интересно собирать записи и строить цепочку событий.
  73. Jan 25, 2021
    8
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  74. Sep 1, 2021
    8
    I couldn't even imagine that a game released 14 years ago would be able to seize my attention so intensely. Even though some game aspects, such as enemy AI work, gunplay and confusing level design aged not so well, first Bioshock still may be considered as the iconic piece of art , thanks to potent plot and ideas embedded in it. Unfortunately there are so few good games in steampunkI couldn't even imagine that a game released 14 years ago would be able to seize my attention so intensely. Even though some game aspects, such as enemy AI work, gunplay and confusing level design aged not so well, first Bioshock still may be considered as the iconic piece of art , thanks to potent plot and ideas embedded in it. Unfortunately there are so few good games in steampunk setting nowadays, we must appreciate games like this. Expand
  75. Feb 23, 2021
    8
    Хочу сказать, эта игра и гениальна и ужасна в один момент...
    С одной стороны, оторваться от неё очень сложно, захватывает жутко сильно, сцены , диалоги и вообще атмосфера с сюжетом - топ.
    Но вот геймплей... неоднозначная штука, вроде чувствуется оружие весело, способности выглядят круто, но большинство из них, бесполезные и качать их тупо не хочется, да и не нужно. Оружие.... стреляй
    Хочу сказать, эта игра и гениальна и ужасна в один момент...
    С одной стороны, оторваться от неё очень сложно, захватывает жутко сильно, сцены , диалоги и вообще атмосфера с сюжетом - топ.

    Но вот геймплей... неоднозначная штука, вроде чувствуется оружие весело, способности выглядят круто, но большинство из них, бесполезные и качать их тупо не хочется, да и не нужно. Оружие.... стреляй из своего автомата всю жизнь, кто его придумал, жесть просто, огнемёт... ненужен вовсе.
    Да вообще-то много чего в игре сделано криво, тревога на минуту... а может 10 блин , больные люди.... Это бесит мягко говоря. А задания собери 5 частей бомбы или разные ресурсы, дико бесит и стопает темп игры ( в эти моменты хочется просто закрыть игру) Плюс это по всей карте...
    Взлом... в первые разы кажется что прикольно, но вскоре игра с нокии про трубопровод, начинает очень сильно раздражать, спасибо хоть за отмычки...

    Ругать игру можно, так как действительно много чего раздражает и не понятно почему сделали так, но как бы я её сейчас не ругал, после прохождения , отличной концовки, коих тут две , меня посетила мысль, что игра все-таки очень крутая, с крутыми колоритными персонажами. Поиграть в неё стоит каждому. Строго рекомендую!
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  76. Apr 10, 2021
    10
    This game isn't just another first person shooter game. The story is so good. This game proves video games are art. The way Rapture looks shows the disaster that happened. The lore is so interesting. The story pulls you in and I begged for the story not to end. This game is a must play and is a masterpiece.
  77. Jul 11, 2022
    9
    The story is great, and it has one of the best twists in all of gaming and the setting and level designs were great the gameplay is fun though it has flaws
  78. May 23, 2021
    10
    A Masterpiece, 96/100, it is worth every cent and every second of your time.
  79. Nov 18, 2021
    8
    A great narrative and atmosphere. You can tell it was a work of passion and soul
  80. Apr 27, 2021
    10
    Picked this game up during a steam sale and have zero regrets. Still holds up in 2021 and truly marked itself as a classic. The athletics are amazing, followed by the voice acting and the music it is truly on my list of top 3 games. Worth it? YESYESYESYESYES!
  81. May 7, 2021
    10
    An undisputed Masterpiece ... this game is just pure art and genius game design
  82. May 14, 2021
    8
    The setting and enviroment of these game is astonishing and one of the best ones in all gaming, the world of bioshock and rapture is great, i dont usually like shooters in first person, but this game is so unique i didnt have a problem enjoiying it, i simply want to play it again to see rapture again it was great, also the story while being confisuing its really good. if i have to say badThe setting and enviroment of these game is astonishing and one of the best ones in all gaming, the world of bioshock and rapture is great, i dont usually like shooters in first person, but this game is so unique i didnt have a problem enjoiying it, i simply want to play it again to see rapture again it was great, also the story while being confisuing its really good. if i have to say bad things i would say its really easy and short game, i beat it in 2 days and i was dissapointed that it ended so early, also the final boss its pretty lame and easy, but overral this is a great game but i prefer the other 2 bioshock games. Expand
  83. May 23, 2021
    10
    Bioshock is my favorite video game of all time, it may not have the best gameplay or the best graphics or 100% originality but it just feels the best. Everything works together in Bioshock to deliver a ture immersive journey into an underwater Dystopia called Rapture. The moment Andrew Ryan says he choosed Rapture you realize that you're in for an unforgettable experience. Ken LevinBioshock is my favorite video game of all time, it may not have the best gameplay or the best graphics or 100% originality but it just feels the best. Everything works together in Bioshock to deliver a ture immersive journey into an underwater Dystopia called Rapture. The moment Andrew Ryan says he choosed Rapture you realize that you're in for an unforgettable experience. Ken Levin innovated with many things in Bioshock and created a work of art that will forever haunt you. Expand
  84. May 24, 2021
    10
    Bioshock is for me, the benchmark for a 'perfect' single-player shooter.

    FPS action is placed at the forefront of the core gameplay and is filled with a variety of exciting options in weaponry and abilities - with a skill system that allows for a player to amplify their favourite aspects. The art deco style of Rapture is a one of the most unique across the genre and provides for an
    Bioshock is for me, the benchmark for a 'perfect' single-player shooter.

    FPS action is placed at the forefront of the core gameplay and is filled with a variety of exciting options in weaponry and abilities - with a skill system that allows for a player to amplify their favourite aspects.

    The art deco style of Rapture is a one of the most unique across the genre and provides for an excellent atmosphere that is beautiful, mysterious and even occasionally frightening. This also allows for this game to stand the test of time graphically.

    The story and lore is not overbearing or complicated and allows for the player to dwell on their own experiences and feelings about the characters and scenarios. You will come away from this game with a lot of different feelings about the events that occur throughout the game.

    A must-play for FPS-fans and a true masterpiece in gaming.
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  85. Jul 12, 2021
    8
    My original review for this game was a 7 - This was my first time playing this game and I couldn't help but return back to it or think about it constantly when not playing the game.
    The setting is beautiful however it does feel very linear. The body Mods are cool. The story is amusing yet unfortunately predictable ending. Beautiful game
  86. Sep 9, 2022
    8
    First of all the map the world is amazing well built and very distinctive. The story is amazing. The game play not perfect but it's satisfying.
  87. Jun 20, 2021
    9
    This game is great and aged really well the only thing i hate about this game is the simulation sickness.
  88. Jun 25, 2021
    10
    Will always be one of my favorite titles of all time. The story... the environment... the gameplay... its all so enjoyable! This game makes me feel good while playing it. It does a really good job at putting the player into this crazy under the sea city full of horror and beauty. I don't think there's another game that I've played through so many times. 10/10 for me!
  89. Jul 26, 2021
    10
    Bioshock is one of those games that you can really only use as a benchmark in gaming history, Bioshock is when people outside the gaming scene began to see that games can be a form of art. And it just so happens to be Bioshock is one badass Mona Lisa.

    Bioshock is set in beautiful underwater city named rapture, where you are able to see life everywhere you look whether it be the neon
    Bioshock is one of those games that you can really only use as a benchmark in gaming history, Bioshock is when people outside the gaming scene began to see that games can be a form of art. And it just so happens to be Bioshock is one badass Mona Lisa.

    Bioshock is set in beautiful underwater city named rapture, where you are able to see life everywhere you look whether it be the neon lights of raptures interior, or the lush reefs and ocean life of the exterior, Raptures beautiful yet dark and twisted aesthetic will be sure to blow you away every time you explore it. Somehow the developers managed to make one of the most terrifying yet beautiful environments I've seen in a video game ever. You get the feeling you are always being stalked and watched from every corner by the splicers of Rapture, who may I add have such a cool design with the mutilated bodies and red hot hooks attached to their hands, they twist and contort their bodies in an inhuman like fashion; it really gives you a sense of how ****** up the city under the sea really is, on a first playthrough it immediately sparks your interest on what had happened to the city everyone before you had described as a utopia. And that is one of the most important part of games making a great first impression to keep the player interested the whole time, and Bioshock does that in strides. From you constantly questioning who is really the bad guy here, and depending on your actions it could even be you. I don't want to say to much about the story of this game but it as the best in any game ever, and the first experience feels like a real playable movie and very great one at that. I could go on for hours but you simply have to play it to found out why this game is really held in such high regards, and for those who have you know what I'm talking about.
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  90. Aug 27, 2021
    9
    Отличная игра 2007 года. Прошло более 10 лет с момента ее прохождения, но я до сих пор помню эмоции от прохождения. Атмосферная, проработанная, с интересным миром. Советую к прохождению.
  91. Aug 16, 2021
    9
    A man **** a slave wipes.

    One of the best games I have played, very good atmosphere and funny golf scene
  92. Aug 17, 2021
    10
    This is definitely 2007 GOTY just tested it on GTX 1060 and it's amazing no spoilers of course.
  93. Aug 31, 2021
    10
    The game is great in every way and you will not see any weakness during the game experience
  94. Sep 9, 2021
    10
    At first you don't even realize just how smart this game is, only after completing the game for many times the dots really start to click, to every person who has played this masterpiece, I really think you should watch videos explaining the plot behind the game, you WILL learn a lot of things you couldn't even imagine. One of the smartest franchises ever made, really a shame this game isAt first you don't even realize just how smart this game is, only after completing the game for many times the dots really start to click, to every person who has played this masterpiece, I really think you should watch videos explaining the plot behind the game, you WILL learn a lot of things you couldn't even imagine. One of the smartest franchises ever made, really a shame this game is so underrated, cant even bring to words how good this is. I wish I could forget about this game just so I could play it all over again. Expand
  95. Sep 20, 2021
    9
    Bioshock is one of the great fps games I have played in my life. The atmosphere is eerie and creepy, the story is full of twist and turns, and the enemy design is iconic. This is one of a few games that I can really describe as pure art. The game proves that video games should be looked at more like an art form. The game even graphically can compete with games from 2020 and 2021 because ofBioshock is one of the great fps games I have played in my life. The atmosphere is eerie and creepy, the story is full of twist and turns, and the enemy design is iconic. This is one of a few games that I can really describe as pure art. The game proves that video games should be looked at more like an art form. The game even graphically can compete with games from 2020 and 2021 because of how advanced 2K was back then. I wish I could forget it to play it again for the first time Expand
  96. Sep 9, 2022
    10
    Great city and great story. Very cleverly used mechanics. Arousing curiosity all the time
  97. Nov 7, 2021
    8
    Геймплей - 6/10
    Графон и визуальный стиль - 7/10
    Сюжет - 9/10
    Саундтрек - 9/10
    Общая оценка - 8/10
  98. Nov 14, 2021
    10
    Um game tão revolucionário em sua época que ainda permanece incrível nos dias de hoje!
  99. May 29, 2023
    9
    Потрясающая история, великолепный сеттинг, отличный геймплей.
  100. Nov 25, 2021
    10
    When I first played this game on steam I played 30% percent of the game and never touched it again. Two years went by, and I thought of the game one day and I tried to beat it. All I can say is this is the most shameful act I have done as a gamer. This game is excellent, and I see why many hold this among the best FPS of all time. Hands down the best atmosphere in a game, love the tone andWhen I first played this game on steam I played 30% percent of the game and never touched it again. Two years went by, and I thought of the game one day and I tried to beat it. All I can say is this is the most shameful act I have done as a gamer. This game is excellent, and I see why many hold this among the best FPS of all time. Hands down the best atmosphere in a game, love the tone and combat. The story is great and I wasn’t expecting the twist at the end. This is one of the only twist that actually made me go WHAAATTT! sens Expand
Metascore
96

Universal acclaim - based on 44 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 44
  3. Negative: 0 out of 44
  1. A dark and astonishing masterpiece...I spend my career, and my gaming life, waiting for a moment when a game just astonishes me, when I can't believe what I'm seeing, what I'm doing. BioShock has five. [Sept 2007, p.66]
  2. 100
    The hours spent playing this masterpiece were the perfect encapsulation of why videogaming is such a favourite waste of time for so many of us. Thrilling, terrifying, moving, confusing, amusing, compelling, and very very dark. BioShock isn't simply the sign of gaming realising its true cinematic potential, but one where a game straddles so many entertainment art forms so expertly that it's the best demonstration yet how flexible this medium can be. It's no longer just another shooter wrapped up in a pretty game engine, but a story that exists and unfolds inside the most convincing and elaborate and artistic game world ever conceived.
  3. 97
    There is art here, despite what many would say isn't possible with games, from Roger Ebert to game designers like Hideo Kojima... BioShock stands as a monolithic example of the convergence of entertaining gameplay and an irresistibly sinister, engrossing storyline that encompasses a host of multifaceted characters. This is an essential gaming experience.