BioShock

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8.6

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  1. Aarond
    Feb 8, 2009
    7
    A unique shooter, very smooth game-play, the blend between almost magical abilities and weapons was highly enjoyable. Unfortunately, it did not place enough enphises on use of different weapons, it is possible to simply max out one weapon or one plasmid to complete. I do recomend playing this title, but its replayability limits itself to one or two times. 7/10.
  2. UndyingZombie
    Feb 5, 2009
    0
    I would have gave this game a 7 if it was not for the fact that its rating is way too inflated as is. ( And of course, if it did not contain SecuROM ) I have to say I loved the intro, Loved the part where a portion of the plane hits the structure as you are walking through it. I also loved the bit with Sander Cohen. ( Spelling? ) However, sadly this game failed to meet the hype ( as with I would have gave this game a 7 if it was not for the fact that its rating is way too inflated as is. ( And of course, if it did not contain SecuROM ) I have to say I loved the intro, Loved the part where a portion of the plane hits the structure as you are walking through it. I also loved the bit with Sander Cohen. ( Spelling? ) However, sadly this game failed to meet the hype ( as with most games ) but also failed to deliver what the devs have claimed it would. The blood looked like raspberry jam/jelly. Watered down gameplay, and graphics. ( Some visuals where nice, however it was still a bit watered down. ) When the game was first out, if you died, no matter what difficulty.. there was really no penalty.. you came back and you can finish off what ever you where fighting to begin with. Granted even then unless you are new to fps games, that did not happen often even on highest difficulty. ( Granted, supposedly they came out with a patch allowing the player to turn this "feature" off...too little, too late in my opinion. ) Now, some of my complaints from here on out are due to, well.. I had followed this game since the first bit of information was released. Back when it was PC only, and there was going to be plasmids and other things that would allow you to change the pressure of the area and various other things. Lots of things where cut out when they decided to make it also for the consoles. ( When that idea was hatched, it was going to be released on PC,Xbox360, and PS3 at the same time. ) Later, it turned into a "xbox360 exclusive" ( Meaning, Xbox360 and PC but PC being more of a port than it being fully made on it. ) I have to be honest, this really felt like the game was "dumbed" down considerably. Especially considering what the devs had stated early on before the change to make the game for consoles as well. Yea it does sound like I am bashing it, and yes I kinda am. It did have its good parts, but I have to say it. It does not deserve the praise it has gotten. Its a ok game, but not a great one. If you don't care about money, and you don't care about installing SecuROM on your system, ( Your better off getting this for the console(s) FYI ) then I would say go ahead and buy it. However most people care about the money, and the majority of the people who know about SecuROM and what it is.. stay away from it. I would just advice you guys to rent it for the console(s) if you have one of the console(s) that this game is on.… Expand
  3. KevinZ
    Jan 30, 2009
    6
    This game was decent. Rapture is an amazing world, and levels are generally interesting. The atmosphere is good, and it remains creepy throughout. The characters are generally interesting and disturbed. However, it is far from perfect. They made a big deal when this came out about your moral choices having an effect on the world- the only choice is whether or not to kill the Little This game was decent. Rapture is an amazing world, and levels are generally interesting. The atmosphere is good, and it remains creepy throughout. The characters are generally interesting and disturbed. However, it is far from perfect. They made a big deal when this came out about your moral choices having an effect on the world- the only choice is whether or not to kill the Little Sisters, and you wind up with the same amount of Adam either way. The story line is incredibly disappointing after the plot twist- given the great setting I thought they would have been able to come up with a better conclusion. The second half of the game feels like it was rushed out the door, and you lose any motivation to do anything. In general, Bioshock is a great idea with fair to poor implementation, especially in the second half, where they seemed to have run out of creativity.… Expand
  4. EvanMiller
    Jan 27, 2009
    9
    Easily one of the most origional and challenging first person shooters EVER! The only bad is that the game can be almost to challenging at times, even on normal. also some parts are so dark that you can hardly see. But besides these minor defects, BIOSHOCK is easily a pioneer into the age of modern gaming. 9.5/10 in my book.
  5. JimJ.
    Jan 4, 2009
    5
    I'm not sophisticated enough to say specifically what was good and bad about this game. I will say that it was not fun to play. I felt like I was plodding through it. Just praying for the end. I've played HL, HL2, FEAR and Halo many times over and will play them all again, but I will never touch this game again. It's like lutefisk, you only need to try it once to know if I'm not sophisticated enough to say specifically what was good and bad about this game. I will say that it was not fun to play. I felt like I was plodding through it. Just praying for the end. I've played HL, HL2, FEAR and Halo many times over and will play them all again, but I will never touch this game again. It's like lutefisk, you only need to try it once to know if you'll ever try it again.… Expand
  6. MichaelK.
    Jan 1, 2009
    10
    BioShock provides a linear guide, but at the same time, freedom. It has an incredible attention to detail, unsurpassed atmosphere, and solid, varied gameplay. To those who find the game to easy, I suggest upping the difficulty. The ammo will run low, the fear will set in, and the Big Daddies become something to truly fear. It challenges the political, philosophical and ethical norms and BioShock provides a linear guide, but at the same time, freedom. It has an incredible attention to detail, unsurpassed atmosphere, and solid, varied gameplay. To those who find the game to easy, I suggest upping the difficulty. The ammo will run low, the fear will set in, and the Big Daddies become something to truly fear. It challenges the political, philosophical and ethical norms and even subverts its own medium. A rarity not to be missed.… Expand
  7. jatoo
    Dec 30, 2008
    10
    Great game. Probably better plot than any other game I've played. Atmosphere/setting is great, although the graphics could be a touch better.
    The voice acting is brilliant, far, far better than any other game I've played. Hearing the insane ranting and shrieking of the splicers was great for atmosphere. Loved the steampunk influences.
  8. NeilC.
    Nov 27, 2008
    10
    Wonderful atmospheric game. Sander Cohen is one all the all time great game characters. Unlike the telephone messages in FEAR and the audio logs in Doom 3, the audio messages in this game add to the atmosphere and are worthy of pausing and listening to. The 50s music is used to great effect and the level design and story are interesting enough to make you want to plough through to the Wonderful atmospheric game. Sander Cohen is one all the all time great game characters. Unlike the telephone messages in FEAR and the audio logs in Doom 3, the audio messages in this game add to the atmosphere and are worthy of pausing and listening to. The 50s music is used to great effect and the level design and story are interesting enough to make you want to plough through to the end. The gameplay and combat isn't as satisfying as System Shock 2 but the storyline and atmosphere do it justice.… Expand
  9. EndlessWaves
    Nov 27, 2008
    8
    Bioshock is the typical fps game, the plot is just there to move you along, you get the standard complement of weapons (pistol, machine gun, shotgun, grenade launcher etc.) and you get whisked through various different scenery with the odd boss along the way. Where it falls down is that it's done well enough that you start thinking it's something more and are disappointed when Bioshock is the typical fps game, the plot is just there to move you along, you get the standard complement of weapons (pistol, machine gun, shotgun, grenade launcher etc.) and you get whisked through various different scenery with the odd boss along the way. Where it falls down is that it's done well enough that you start thinking it's something more and are disappointed when you realise it isn't. You start getting attatched to the city and wonder what it's fate will be, concerned over what these plasmids are doing to your health and wanting to meet the people who's diaries you keep finding. But you just shoot your way to the final boss, get a token ending cutscene and then wonder whether Bioshock 2 will be the much more ambituous game that this one could have been.… Expand
  10. DavidP.
    Nov 24, 2008
    4
    It was fairly boring. You are kept busy in bioshock, but the things you do are repetitive and not actually fun, hack this, hack that, choose what upgrade goes in what slot. select a plasmid shoot ememy, select wrench hit enemy, repeat. Graphics are very pretty but i don't care about that very much, i care about gameplay/ game pacing/ highs and lows/ moments that get your heart racing It was fairly boring. You are kept busy in bioshock, but the things you do are repetitive and not actually fun, hack this, hack that, choose what upgrade goes in what slot. select a plasmid shoot ememy, select wrench hit enemy, repeat. Graphics are very pretty but i don't care about that very much, i care about gameplay/ game pacing/ highs and lows/ moments that get your heart racing or make you panic or decide to tease an npc before killing him because he annoyed you by jumping out from a corner. There are not enough different enemy types in bioshock. I liked HL and HL2 because there was variety, open skies fast moving in a boat to claustrophobic tunnels etc etc, sometimes a crab was hidden and got a bite out of you so you get a fright but you're not going to die = game variety. Bioshock is repetitive indoor boringness. Story was interesting-ish but gameplay is more important and bioshock doesnt have it. Games i have an opinion on: Doom, Duke Nukem, Quake, HL1, HL2 and the episodes - great but some are old. FEAR Perseus great, scary. moh series, good. cod 1->3 good but old, cod4 AWSOME. Prey, avg. Stalker, annoying as hell uninstalled after 3 hrs. Timeshift, cool concept but pacing is not there because of time controll, therefore fairly boring. Oblivion TES, 3rd person doesnt interest me, looks boring. Crysis, good. Team fortress 2, awsome. Portal, very cool.… Expand
  11. RussG.
    Nov 12, 2008
    6
    The game really wasn't that great. I played it through to the end, but found it to be relatively boring. The theme of the game was new, but there really wasn't anything groundbreaking or "awesome". The plot was somewhat predictable, but original. The game just wasn't fun enough to deserve a 96 on metacritic. It isn't up to par with HL2 or half of the top 20 games. I The game really wasn't that great. I played it through to the end, but found it to be relatively boring. The theme of the game was new, but there really wasn't anything groundbreaking or "awesome". The plot was somewhat predictable, but original. The game just wasn't fun enough to deserve a 96 on metacritic. It isn't up to par with HL2 or half of the top 20 games. I never said the game was bad, it just is no where close to great.… Expand
  12. tv
    Nov 7, 2008
    0
    Bioshock starts out OK. It's got a good atmosphere starting out, but it doesn't keep that up. It just gets boring very fast. The enemies are tedious, weapons are unbalanced (I run around with all ammo and money maxxed out half the time), some levels are confusing (what to do next? How to open the door to the next part of the level, that sort of thing). The graphics are all very Bioshock starts out OK. It's got a good atmosphere starting out, but it doesn't keep that up. It just gets boring very fast. The enemies are tedious, weapons are unbalanced (I run around with all ammo and money maxxed out half the time), some levels are confusing (what to do next? How to open the door to the next part of the level, that sort of thing). The graphics are all very shiny, like everybody running around is very very wet and slimy all the time. The only beautiful graphics are in the little sister characters, all other characters are just plain ugly! There were a few cool moments, and even a couple of smart or innovative things, although most of those get boring very fast (hacking stuff is irritating after, say, 10 times, and certainly after the 500 times you are supposed to do it). All in all I'd give it a 5 or a 6, but for the average's sake, a zero. This game is simply listed too high!… Expand
  13. SimonS.
    Nov 6, 2008
    10
    In my opinion, it´s one of the most enthralling and exciting shooters ever made. The unique setting and the atmosphere makes you really feel like being in a living underwater city.
  14. FernandoO.
    Nov 2, 2008
    5
    I was curious to see why such game made a score equal to the best Half-Life editions, and at first it seems so good, but after some years of gaming I give more importance to storyline, and overall satisfaction of the *player*. BioShock it a rare case for me cause there is excellence on technical aspects and truly many options and the game is not predicable, but, as some others games, the I was curious to see why such game made a score equal to the best Half-Life editions, and at first it seems so good, but after some years of gaming I give more importance to storyline, and overall satisfaction of the *player*. BioShock it a rare case for me cause there is excellence on technical aspects and truly many options and the game is not predicable, but, as some others games, the "game mind" is not alright, has some sickness, and besides that is the place story, it gets between the players satisfaction. This may be considered as an subjective evaluation, but HalfLife2 does not force the game mind too much into between the reason people like to play. This may read and sound odd, but it is my view, and after progress a lot of level into BioShock it begun to lack something more to be a good game, and more and more to be a bad one, even if it does not seems so at first.… Expand
  15. JgcxE.
    Oct 30, 2008
    10
    Simply excellent. My penchant for melee weapons is well satisfied in this game - wrench is wonderful - and gameplay is excellent to - the hacking minigame is tremendous fun. This is one of the very few games i know that really immerses you - you can feel your heart beating at the same rate as Jacks. The modification aspect is good. On top of this, although this is not necessarily a good Simply excellent. My penchant for melee weapons is well satisfied in this game - wrench is wonderful - and gameplay is excellent to - the hacking minigame is tremendous fun. This is one of the very few games i know that really immerses you - you can feel your heart beating at the same rate as Jacks. The modification aspect is good. On top of this, although this is not necessarily a good indicator of a good game, i could not find a single flaw with bioshock. One part in which i did get stuck, did not put me off - i played it again and again, looking around for the code for the next level, and never got bored. Darkly beautiful.… Expand
  16. MarkusS.
    Oct 28, 2008
    6
    I don't understand the hype about that game. Of course the scenario is creative but the rest is in my opinion absolutely boring, the story is stereotyped and the ending is disappointing. It's average.
  17. DavidF.
    Oct 16, 2008
    10
    This is a great game it is the closest thing to real life I don't mean there were bodyguards in scuba suits and stem cell junkies in the 1940s but you get so emotionally immersed in the character and storyline . Also The graphics are the most realistic I've seen in my life. The only thing missing is multiplayer which this game wouldn't work well with. This game will change This is a great game it is the closest thing to real life I don't mean there were bodyguards in scuba suits and stem cell junkies in the 1940s but you get so emotionally immersed in the character and storyline . Also The graphics are the most realistic I've seen in my life. The only thing missing is multiplayer which this game wouldn't work well with. This game will change first person shooters and you for the rest of your life.… Expand
  18. SteveP.
    Oct 7, 2008
    0
    The game installs invasive copy-protection (DRM) on your PC, and it does not get removed when the game in uninstalled.
  19. knillboggK
    Oct 7, 2008
    9
    Amazing game from start to finish. Not a standard shooter in any case, and hugely reminiscent of ss2. There are some strange points in the game, but over all it is just a game, remember that when you come to a "power to the people station". Everything else in the game was top notch, well done, and different in a good way.
  20. brandonl.
    Oct 6, 2008
    10
    This game is amazing. The level of detail and the amount of work gone into the game with an intense and unpredicatable AI. What is so greate about this game is how they intergrate 'Plasmids' they do it ever so balanced so you neither use gun or plasmids too much of the other. The game gives you a choice, be good, or be evil. This makes for 2 great twists (I personally choose This game is amazing. The level of detail and the amount of work gone into the game with an intense and unpredicatable AI. What is so greate about this game is how they intergrate 'Plasmids' they do it ever so balanced so you neither use gun or plasmids too much of the other. The game gives you a choice, be good, or be evil. This makes for 2 great twists (I personally choose good) there was so much to do in this game I could not stop playing.… Expand
  21. KevinL.
    Oct 5, 2008
    10
    Absolutely breath taking, this game has probably the best atmosphere in a game ever. The plot is extremely well written, the game play is very unique and the characters are unforgettable. Your missing out one of the best games ever made if you haven't played this.
  22. CarlosTheBear
    Oct 3, 2008
    9
    Truly epic, got my copy through Steam, zero bugs. Loses 1 mark for lack of variety of enemies.
  23. ColtonS.
    Oct 2, 2008
    10
    One of the best games of all time, its original, creepy, and exciting in all shapes and forms.
  24. Jeremy
    Oct 1, 2008
    10
    Excellent game, best atmosphere in a long time. Recommend playing it in the dark, makes it feel even better. Very original from the little sisters, to the setting and everything. Excellent sound and music, much better then Crysis, etc. I would give it about the same as COD 4 as one of the best games of 2007.
  25. JohnJ.
    Sep 21, 2008
    0
    Nice idea, but bad game.
  26. BobB.
    Sep 7, 2008
    8
    Bioshock has some of the most excellent weapons FPS's have to offer, an exciting plot, and beautiful vistas, but the problem is with repetitive level design. After a while, you really needed a change of scenery, and more enemies.
  27. PaulT.
    Sep 6, 2008
    0
    Bioshock uses invasive DRM to require the game to use an activation server. Despite now removing the activations limit, the game still needs an activation server for life! How will we install this game in the future when that activation server is turned off?
  28. RyanD.
    Sep 5, 2008
    10
    Amazing game. It combines the literary works of Ayn Rand with an excellent shooter RPG. The story is very well written with lots of exposition and plot twists. The graphics for water effects are the best so far. The audio, including the voice acting, is top notch. Lots of ways to kill your enemies provides replay value.
  29. AdrianV.
    Aug 24, 2008
    10
    That anonymous douche that gave this game a 1 is far from right. the graphics are outstanding on the 360. Maybe it's because he was playing it on a crappy T.V. Also, the sounds are great if you have a surround sound system. The gameplay and story is amazing. 10/10
  30. OliverC.
    Aug 12, 2008
    5
    Surprisingly, this game was just not very fun. Reminds me in many ways of Prey (graphics, setting and general plotline). The writing is awful and the setting is absurd (Normally I wouldn't care but this is supposed to be an important aspect of this game). The voice acting doesn't help. The Gameplay goes from bad to decent to bad; I personally found the last few hours Surprisingly, this game was just not very fun. Reminds me in many ways of Prey (graphics, setting and general plotline). The writing is awful and the setting is absurd (Normally I wouldn't care but this is supposed to be an important aspect of this game). The voice acting doesn't help. The Gameplay goes from bad to decent to bad; I personally found the last few hours excruciating. The game is simultaneously too difficult and too easy given the vita-chambers. Honestly doesn't break any new ground, but sticks to the basics and does it relatively well. The graphics are obviously awesome. If you are willing to buy into the silly storyline you might be entertained, as there are a few (one) freaky enemies to encounter. Otherwise, you might wanna cut your losses early on and uninstall the game before its too late and you have to finish because you will literally be cutting your life a few hours short. For a genuinely fun horror shooter, see Resident Evil 4. For a shooter with a great plot + setting, see half life or metal gear.… Expand
  31. MatthewC
    Aug 7, 2008
    10
    This is truly one of the greatest games i have ever played. the visuals are absolutely stunning, the sound effects and design are brilliant and the character design is downright amazing. I haven't played a game this immersive, intense and frightening in a long time. This game is, for lack of a better word, Perfect.
  32. vespinevespine
    Aug 5, 2008
    3
    It is ridiculous that this game scored so high! Yes it is a good game but it is far FAR from the 5th best PC game ever made, as the reviews would lead you to believe. I'm glad the user reviews are a little more realistic! I have one thing to say about this game: WTF is a vending machine dispensing a one use weapon upgrade?!!? Come on? Dumbest feature in a game ever. Even worse is It is ridiculous that this game scored so high! Yes it is a good game but it is far FAR from the 5th best PC game ever made, as the reviews would lead you to believe. I'm glad the user reviews are a little more realistic! I have one thing to say about this game: WTF is a vending machine dispensing a one use weapon upgrade?!!? Come on? Dumbest feature in a game ever. Even worse is that it would have been very easy to do something a lot more interesting and believable, like, for example, you simply FIND a weapon upgrade in a locker, or cupboard or something! Or if you really like the vending machine idea, make it cost a rare plasmid or material that you only find one of in the level or something, was that so hard? Are we supposed to believe someone built a free weapon upgrade vending machine that has exactly ONE charge, and lucky for you, no one else has used it up yet until you come along! So very dumb. Ok, one more thing: The end boss was completely out of place in the game, just about enough to ruin the game by itself if I didn't think there was other things wrong with it. Deus Ex deserves the number 5 spot way more then Bioshock, hell, even COD4 deserves it more. Yes 3 is probably low, but i'm scoring relatively, realistically i'd give it a 6.… Expand
  33. JoshM.
    Aug 5, 2008
    10
    one of the most innovative and original games in years. my only complaint is that the hacking minigame gets boring after the first playthrough.
  34. MarkusR.
    Aug 5, 2008
    10
    This game stunned me totaly. Splendid graphics, the story is amazing and the horror is great. A must own game for the fps lover.
  35. LarryakashellbackLarson
    Aug 1, 2008
    9
    Bioshock is unlike any computer game I have ever played. I can tell you right now if you read this you will have never herd of me as a game reviewer or blogger. For another thing, as an older and more mature gammer you will never hear me make blank statements like: Best game in the whole wide world etc, etc. However, without question some people worked very hard to write a game none of us Bioshock is unlike any computer game I have ever played. I can tell you right now if you read this you will have never herd of me as a game reviewer or blogger. For another thing, as an older and more mature gammer you will never hear me make blank statements like: Best game in the whole wide world etc, etc. However, without question some people worked very hard to write a game none of us have ever seen or experienced before and the program writters at 2K, who wrote Bioshock, did just that. Can I say it is the best game I ever played? Truefully, I am not sure. Yes it is up there as being one of the very few greatest games I ever played but there are other ground braking games out there. For example: Quake and UT, but those games are old in todays (but they did brake ground) gamming world. Nevertheless, it has been a very long time that we have enjoyed a solid ground braking game like Bioshock. In my humble opinion 2K games has done that with Bioshock. Get ready for the ride of your life.… Expand
  36. AnonymousMC
    Jul 28, 2008
    10
    "Ridiculous game. Bad graphics, bad level design, unrealistic, bad lighting, bad textures, bad water animation etc. that with everything maxed. The PC version is broken because mouse controls are non existent, as in too high acceleration. waste of money, waste of time."
    really?? bad graphics? what is wrong with you? obviously you play on too nice of a pc to play fun games. I played both    "Ridiculous game. Bad graphics, bad level design, unrealistic, bad lighting, bad textures, bad water animation etc. that with everything maxed. The PC version is broken because mouse controls are non existent, as in too high acceleration. waste of money, waste of time."
    really?? bad graphics? what is wrong with you? obviously you play on too nice of a pc to play fun games. I played both 360 and pc version and both were amazing and this game never failed to amaze me. At first I will admit things were confusing but they knew that (the creators) and they sorted everything out in the end and at that moment of enlightenment at the end I just dropped my jaw at how amazing everythign had worked out.
    as far as gameplay itself, it worked fine! no issues, and textures were great too! everything about this game had all others beat (to me). teh general idea and gameplay of it is beyond imagination!
    The lighting added so mcuh to the thrill of the game. I was on the edge of my seat at every turn almost. From just standing at the end of an epic battle to turning a corner the lighting gave the game that creepy feelign the entire way.
    This game was worth all the money I gave to it plus some more I think.
    the only thing that I think that I wish was in this game that disappointed me that it wasnt was a multiplayer, but so? the game is worth it.    … Expand
  37. AndyB
    Jul 27, 2008
    10
    Outstanding Game. System Shock 2 and Deus Ex finally got the spiritual successor they deserve.
  38. Jake.
    Jul 25, 2008
    10
    This is an AMAZING GAME and a MUST BUY!!! great story line with wonderful graphics. Keeps you ready but surprised at every turn!
  39. NestorB.
    Jul 23, 2008
    2
    Bioshock is one of the most buggy games I ever played. Lots of problems to make it work properly, lots of crashes. Not even the patch works. You only have to go to the forums to see how many people complains about this game. Besides the constant crashes, yeah, I could play the game, and...well, the gun sounds are...quite poor... the graphics, they all look like cartoons... it's just Bioshock is one of the most buggy games I ever played. Lots of problems to make it work properly, lots of crashes. Not even the patch works. You only have to go to the forums to see how many people complains about this game. Besides the constant crashes, yeah, I could play the game, and...well, the gun sounds are...quite poor... the graphics, they all look like cartoons... it's just all go and go and go...absolutely linear...ambientation? try stalker, this one is just gotham underwater, i've seen that city so many times...and the plasmids...you kidding me? "plasmids"? sounds like something sweet and soft you can eat in the cinema...and the guy just finds a neddle and uses it, yeah, very common... Sorry guys, didn't like it at all, it's just a very common shooter exchanging guns for "plasmids". Very, very common... My rating goes for the crashes! (still quite annoyed...)… Expand
  40. JoeM
    Jul 22, 2008
    4
    Despite a promising start, this game quickly disappoints, as it becomes apparent that in the midst of all the game's atmosphere, they forgot to make it fun. That is to say, shooting enemies is boring, regardless of your weapon or special powers. Add to this clichéd anti-intellectualism and a gaming world devoid of motivation and you have a distinctly sub-par game.
  41. Antonio
    Jul 16, 2008
    9
    OK. Here's my take on Bioshock. It's a strong game that was (usually) a pleasure to play. However, it was truly slightly overhyped... The game was too much on the shooter side while I expected more bits of art and psychology (at least this is how the game was presented in reviews). The things I liked: the environment, audio diaries (though they could sound louder), big OK. Here's my take on Bioshock. It's a strong game that was (usually) a pleasure to play. However, it was truly slightly overhyped... The game was too much on the shooter side while I expected more bits of art and psychology (at least this is how the game was presented in reviews). The things I liked: the environment, audio diaries (though they could sound louder), big daddies/little sisters (the girlish cry over the fallen daddy, saving the sister animation … Expand
  42. AdamD
    Jul 12, 2008
    7
    Maybe worth one play through, borrow it from a friend if you can cause you wont want to replay it. Lots of bright cartoony colors and awful annoying sounds. Hacking is painfuly boring and slows game play. All the enemies drop like 1 bullet and Eve (mana or magic energy) gets used up faster than it should. You basically have to be super conservative and can never really just unload on some Maybe worth one play through, borrow it from a friend if you can cause you wont want to replay it. Lots of bright cartoony colors and awful annoying sounds. Hacking is painfuly boring and slows game play. All the enemies drop like 1 bullet and Eve (mana or magic energy) gets used up faster than it should. You basically have to be super conservative and can never really just unload on some enemies.… Expand
  43. xioxenna
    Jul 8, 2008
    4
    Great looking but shallow, linear, very little true customisation, 4stars all for effects and atmostphere, precious little in the way of a challenge, attrocious ai, cant understand ANY good reviews this game has got, it's just completely untrue.
  44. SebastianJ.
    Jul 6, 2008
    2
    This is one of the worst games I've EVER played. It had terrible QA issues (randomly defaulting settings and un-mappable controls), awful sound design (I could never hear anyone speaking over the ambient RACKET, no matter how high and low I tuned their volumes, respectively), and horrible, HORRIBLE gameplay. Good writing and ambiance is useless when the actual shooting mechanic is This is one of the worst games I've EVER played. It had terrible QA issues (randomly defaulting settings and un-mappable controls), awful sound design (I could never hear anyone speaking over the ambient RACKET, no matter how high and low I tuned their volumes, respectively), and horrible, HORRIBLE gameplay. Good writing and ambiance is useless when the actual shooting mechanic is wobblier than an octogenarian. The splicers were awkward to fight and endlessly repetetive, all the characters (with whom we were supposed to relate) look like plastic, and for a purported RPG, this game has almost no genuine customisation options; I've never seen a worse case of consollitis. The degree of cooing praise for this game makes me sick. The 2 points are for the well-executed ripping off of Fountainhead/AS, and for the hard work 2K's art department wasted on this atrocious shadow of System Shock 2's glory.… Expand
  45. JasonW.
    Jul 3, 2008
    8
    This game is good but it is one of the most overated games of recent times. It suffers from game mechanics which break the suspension of disbelief regulary. Looks beautiful but the awe wears thin pretty quick, ultimately suffers from the Doom3 - everything looks plastic syndrome. NOT better than Stalker, Crysis or the HL2 series.
  46. SteeleC.
    Jun 29, 2008
    7
    It's a great game, don't get me wrong. The graphics are wonderful, the infinite amount of strategy that can be used to destroy your enemies is very fun, and I particularly enjoy that. Only problems that I have are that it demands a bit much from your system in the PC version, and the SECUR-ROM rootkit. My take on this? If you don't have a particularly good computer, and can It's a great game, don't get me wrong. The graphics are wonderful, the infinite amount of strategy that can be used to destroy your enemies is very fun, and I particularly enjoy that. Only problems that I have are that it demands a bit much from your system in the PC version, and the SECUR-ROM rootkit. My take on this? If you don't have a particularly good computer, and can only play a few games or just rely on integrated graphics, get the XBOX 360 version. Otherwise, go full on ahead with the PC version. Just watch out for SECUR-ROM though.… Expand
  47. bruceo
    Jun 28, 2008
    5
    Starts off with some promise, though my first warning sign was the cartoonish purple blood spatter when you kill your first splicer, but tedious and boring by the end. Hacking, killing Splicers, and even the big daddies are intensly boring by half way through. I dare someone to tell me there is anything inovative about the level design. Boring, linear, find the key open the door level Starts off with some promise, though my first warning sign was the cartoonish purple blood spatter when you kill your first splicer, but tedious and boring by the end. Hacking, killing Splicers, and even the big daddies are intensly boring by half way through. I dare someone to tell me there is anything inovative about the level design. Boring, linear, find the key open the door level design that has plagued mediocre shooters from the begining is in full effect here. Yes the atmosphere is different and original, but I can't get over what a drudgery it was to finish this game. Hoping to find something exciting towards the end I was really disappointed when I finished the game. However well dressed up it was bioshock was a huge let down especially after all the glowing reviews. And the fact that it is listed in the top 5 above games like COD 4 and Crysis really makes me questions the credibility of the Metacritic scoring system.… Expand
  48. JoshuaP.
    Jun 25, 2008
    10
    This Game Is Fantastic! Its Has a mix of Horror and Thrill. This Game Will Keep You On Your Toes Waiting For Mutants to Jump Out and Get You! And Randall M. Just Because u have a shitty computer and cant run the game doesn't mean the game is bad.
  49. MichalB.
    Jun 20, 2008
    10
    Great story, great audio-visuals, great gameplay. What else do no need to say that this game isn't one of the best games of all time?
  50. JonnyBoy
    Jun 15, 2008
    9
    I live to play 1st person shooters. and this is a great one. clean graphics that don't require too much from your hardware. I just felt that the game just seemed a little repetitive toward the end. it has a decent selection of weapons but it could have had more. You can go thru almost the whole game with barely using his "powers". so they are nearly useless half the time. the game I live to play 1st person shooters. and this is a great one. clean graphics that don't require too much from your hardware. I just felt that the game just seemed a little repetitive toward the end. it has a decent selection of weapons but it could have had more. You can go thru almost the whole game with barely using his "powers". so they are nearly useless half the time. the game can get a little freaky. just watch out for people to randomly show up out of nowhere.… Expand
  51. AndrewF.
    Jun 14, 2008
    10
    A true work of art. Easily the best game of 2007, and the best game in a very long time. Thankfully, the creators took their time on making a great singleplayer game instead of following the rest of the crowd and throwing in some garbage multiplayer. Great decision, can't wait for the sequel (hopefully).
  52. JaeC.
    Jun 12, 2008
    5
    There's no way bioshock is better than crysis... absolutely no way, It's barely even opinion saying Crysis is better than it. Bioshock looked like it was going to be better but it wasn't at all. When you play bioshock, you get your first plasmid, you kill your first few enemies, you hack your first security thing you think it's a pretty great game, but you literally There's no way bioshock is better than crysis... absolutely no way, It's barely even opinion saying Crysis is better than it. Bioshock looked like it was going to be better but it wasn't at all. When you play bioshock, you get your first plasmid, you kill your first few enemies, you hack your first security thing you think it's a pretty great game, but you literally can feel the tediousness not even that far into the game. I beat bioshock, to beat bioshock, I beat Crysis because I couldn't stop playing, I knew it would be better to conserve than to beat it in one day but I couldn't help it. They both feature cool abilities and weapon upgrades, but I can honestly say Bioshock's coined "rpg aspect" is more dull than the upgrades and suit abilities in Crysis. Bioshock "laughs at fps games with static environments", so they make you walk through the same exact tunnels in the same exact underwater city, fighting the same exact enemies, and depressingly never having an interactive encounter with another "friendly" human being. There's not even modding to Bioshock which is a HUGE setback, imagine how much you could improve on the game if there was modding, but no no modding, no online play, not even a co-op story mode. The only thing I thought Crysis did wrong was how the aliens were. From the opening prologue you get so enticed, thinking there's some deadly subtle alien(s) lurking through the jungle linked to the discoveries made, but when I saw taht the aliens were just some flying, squid-like, things in metal armor it was kind of a let down. Either way I can't wait for a Crysis 2, and Bioshock left me unsatisfied, very unsatisfied.… Expand
  53. NickM.
    Jun 4, 2008
    9
    This game has an incredible storyline and great game play, along with its immerse and clever enemies. But this game fails to bring anything new to the FPS shooter line, its just another run and gun game. But with all the items there are to find and the multiple hours i could play this game i give it a 9. Pros: Great Story Great Graphics Amazing AI Easy to grasp Just plain Fun Cons: Run of This game has an incredible storyline and great game play, along with its immerse and clever enemies. But this game fails to bring anything new to the FPS shooter line, its just another run and gun game. But with all the items there are to find and the multiple hours i could play this game i give it a 9. Pros: Great Story Great Graphics Amazing AI Easy to grasp Just plain Fun Cons: Run of the mill FPS Lack of Ammo&Supplies Last boss was incredibly easy Cant get all the powerups in 1 playthrough The scare factor was very low, but i guess its not supposed to be a horror though.… Expand
  54. ChrisD
    Jun 4, 2008
    10
    "Its impossible to maintain suspension of disbelief when the hyper-advanced genetic and AI technology was supposed to have existed in the 1950's, and when these ridiculous super-powers were supposed to have been marketed by a genius, visionary Tycoon. Intensely stupid." But a game that involves aliens from another UNIVERSE(half life 2) that's pretty believable! Thanks for being "Its impossible to maintain suspension of disbelief when the hyper-advanced genetic and AI technology was supposed to have existed in the 1950's, and when these ridiculous super-powers were supposed to have been marketed by a genius, visionary Tycoon. Intensely stupid." But a game that involves aliens from another UNIVERSE(half life 2) that's pretty believable! Thanks for being "intensely stupid"!… Expand
  55. ChrisM.
    Jun 4, 2008
    10
    "Totally sucked. It crashed my computer after 15 min of boring, crap quality play. One reviewer said this game gets you hooked immediately. Not So." Randall, that's because you're a moron who likes professional wrestling!
  56. OmbarK.
    Jun 4, 2008
    7
    I love FPS and I love RPGs so I should be loving Bioshock right? Well actually Bioshock turned out for me to be the most overrated game of probably all time, this game doesn't deserve a 96 overall rating. Where did all the perfect scores comes from? Did they actually play the game pass the point where things get utterly shallow and boring? Sure at first the ambiance is great and you I love FPS and I love RPGs so I should be loving Bioshock right? Well actually Bioshock turned out for me to be the most overrated game of probably all time, this game doesn't deserve a 96 overall rating. Where did all the perfect scores comes from? Did they actually play the game pass the point where things get utterly shallow and boring? Sure at first the ambiance is great and you really feel the dark atmosphere, but after a while this game gets as tedious as an MMO. Basically, the only thing you do is kill the bad guys, kill the big daddy, get money, buy weapons back, rinse and repeat, oh and if you're bored you can listen to the tapes you find which are probably the only thing making this game worthwhile because the story was somewhat interesting but that's the only good thing I see in Bioshock. It's an alright game but no way near a masterpiece the critics make it looks like, I'm very disappointed.… Expand
  57. ErwinR.
    May 30, 2008
    10
    Breathtaking, underwater noir, art-deco, fantasia, the philosophy of Ayn Rand gone more wrong than it really is, and a creepy, horror, techno-thriller plot to go on top, who could ask for more?
  58. RandallM.
    May 28, 2008
    1
    Totally sucked. It crashed my computer after 15 min of boring, crap quality play. One reviewer said this game gets you hooked immediately. Not So.
  59. OdellH.
    May 25, 2008
    5
    This game has beautiful graphics and a nice story. Unfortunately, this keeps most reviewers and gamers today from seeing how shallow the game actually is. I was expecting something similar to System Shock 2, but, to my dismay, Bioshock is very dumbed down in comparison. It is too bad that the industry only focuses on one group these days - the lowest common denominator.
  60. JohnH.
    May 19, 2008
    5
    Just an average shooter. Great scenery, but no character details except on the Little Sisters. The splicers move so fast, you don't know what you're shooting at - they come off as two dimensional stick figures. You can pretty much play this one on auto-pilot with little though required. Contrary to one review, it ain't no Deus Ex.
  61. FrazerS.
    May 8, 2008
    10
    This game is brilliant, i played it through with crap graphics the first time and it still scared the hell out of me. The rating of 10 is used with caution though as no game is perfect; it's a good game but at the end of the day it's just another shooter with good graphics that make the appeal of it larger. At the end of the day, if you want a good fright, buy this.
  62. LiamW.
    May 5, 2008
    10
    Bioshock was probably the best game i have ever played. The storyline, graphics, and game overall were wonderful. You could even see the tiny little watermarks on the fish.
  63. KurtG.
    Apr 29, 2008
    10
    Amazing, a superb adrenaline rush the whole way through.
  64. JesseM.
    Apr 23, 2008
    10
    It was an awesome game. I played it on a Wii. The graphics is sooooo great. i loved it. I liked everything about it.
  65. RoshT.
    Apr 21, 2008
    9
    This game is extremely good but you cant give it a 10.Graphics wise,yes they have done a great amount of designing to polish the game.Game play wise,its same old shooting and occasional surprise backed by very good story.
  66. ClintG.
    Apr 16, 2008
    7
    it alright but the hype got way out of hand like waaay out of hand, a few of my friends including myself actually didn't bother playing through the entire game as we got sick of it first and the lack of any multiplayer in an fps these days is not really acceptable anymore. It's a good rent.
  67. KimP.
    Apr 13, 2008
    9
    Greeaaat Game, only I liked System Shock better.
  68. Ikke
    Apr 13, 2008
    3
    Sure... the game looks just AWESOME... But the story is very vague / confusing and does not interest me to play any further. Stupid thing is, even if I wanted to play any further, the game simply won't let me. Like many others I have a problem with the game crashing at certain point's in the game.
  69. ThomasH.
    Apr 12, 2008
    6
    I'm tired of people comparing how overrated this is to Half-Life 2, yes Half-Life 2 was overrated, but it was a great game and only overrated by 1/10, but this... thing is far more overrated by far. The graphics are good, but old fashion at the same time (the background is like a painting, literally, like the original Half-life but with half the quality) the innovation of this game I'm tired of people comparing how overrated this is to Half-Life 2, yes Half-Life 2 was overrated, but it was a great game and only overrated by 1/10, but this... thing is far more overrated by far. The graphics are good, but old fashion at the same time (the background is like a painting, literally, like the original Half-life but with half the quality) the innovation of this game wears off after 20 min, and the excitement wears off 20 min after that, then comes the middle of the game [MAJOR SPOILER ALERT] (the part with the insane "artist" who traps you in his large studio) and then comes the part where I just stopped playing (Ryan Industries) [/MAJOR SPOILER ALERT] and the game was fun during some parts (I didn't want to leave the wharf, I just wanted to stay in that level and role play) while others were boring (Ryan Industries) and it just got tiring after a while. Now some people might say that its revolutionary combining rpg with fps and how you can change how you kill enemies and all these upgrades and such, but what people don't know is that this revolution already happened, in 1999, with this games spiritual prequel System Shock 2. In fact Bioshock is basically just System Shock 2 in 1960 instead of in the 2100s, at the bottom of the ocean instead of in a space ship 60 billion miles from earth, and there is more than one person who's still remotely human (besides yourself). This game is tedious after a while, its innovation already come from the people who created it (Back in 1999) and the overly shiny graphics get annoying after a while.… Expand
  70. RobertA.
    Apr 8, 2008
    10
    Bought it on steam. I only play the steam games with a 90+ rating. Really a stellar title. A deep storyline, and a dismal underwater setting that captures where 3d graphics look most realistic (in dark environments).
  71. JamesF.
    Apr 6, 2008
    9
    Incredible game, don't come into it expecting something other than a Story driven FPS. The departures are evident only after playing it through a couple levels. The ability to customize how you kill enemies, is where this game takes on a life of its own. The story is deeply engaging, and the combat is challenging, with out being ridiculous. There are no puzzles, only gameplay, with Incredible game, don't come into it expecting something other than a Story driven FPS. The departures are evident only after playing it through a couple levels. The ability to customize how you kill enemies, is where this game takes on a life of its own. The story is deeply engaging, and the combat is challenging, with out being ridiculous. There are no puzzles, only gameplay, with great story elements, and customization. The best FPS I have ever played, and would beg anyone to buy it, and give it a couple levels to let it sink in.… Expand
  72. Cory
    Apr 5, 2008
    8
    Very good game over rated quit a bit but still a great game none the less.
  73. KimV.
    Apr 4, 2008
    10
    Game of the Year 2007, I don't really think much else needs to be said, for indepth information I suggest reading one of the numerous reviews giving the game a perfect score.
  74. AndyM.
    Apr 3, 2008
    10
    Breathtaking indeed, this game is amazing. I don't think there's even a point to reviewing this game, you really must play it for yourself to understand just how good this game is.
  75. MonkeyV.
    Apr 3, 2008
    10
    It really is just that good. I have been playing PC games since 1980, and I this is easily one of the most impressive and wonderful gaming experiences of my life. I urge any and all players to take the time to play Bioshock. I can guarantee you it is worth it.
  76. {DvT}Hex
    Apr 1, 2008
    0
    Bioshock uses the Unreal 3 engine so, of course, it is beautiful and plays well. It also employs the SecuRom root kit so, of course, it gets a zero rating. The fact that the root kit is not, per se, malware is irrelevant; it is still a root kit and will not see light of day on my system. As good as the game is, it isn't good enough to warrant doing a clean reinstall of Windows in Bioshock uses the Unreal 3 engine so, of course, it is beautiful and plays well. It also employs the SecuRom root kit so, of course, it gets a zero rating. The fact that the root kit is not, per se, malware is irrelevant; it is still a root kit and will not see light of day on my system. As good as the game is, it isn't good enough to warrant doing a clean reinstall of Windows in order to get rid of SecuRom.… Expand
  77. Franko
    Mar 29, 2008
    1
    The most over-rated game i hav ever played!do yourself a favour and DONT BUY THIS,dont believe the hype and reviewer comments! this game is repetive,terrible story,only like 3 types of enemy! there is nothing good about this bar the graphics.
  78. BrianW.
    Mar 28, 2008
    10
    This game is breathtaking, absolutely stunning and absolutely sick. I wish to thank the absolutely warped genius minds that created this. Buy it.
  79. EdwinM.
    Mar 20, 2008
    10
    An amazing play. An experience like no other. I was utterly immersed in the world of Rapture. I've been playing games since the Atari on all systems, and have lots of PC experience as well, and I've never played a game that was able to capture so many diverse elements and still be steady, exciting, and FUN. There are so many options in your approach to this game as an FPS/rpg An amazing play. An experience like no other. I was utterly immersed in the world of Rapture. I've been playing games since the Atari on all systems, and have lots of PC experience as well, and I've never played a game that was able to capture so many diverse elements and still be steady, exciting, and FUN. There are so many options in your approach to this game as an FPS/rpg that you can play it over and over again, and do it differently each time! The world is beautiful and doesn't take away from performance either! A MUST PLAY!… Expand
  80. JohnE.
    Mar 19, 2008
    10
    How could anyone not love this game? It has all the best elements from both rpg and fps games. It is flawlessly, bugless, and incredibly deep, without getting too complicated or overwhelming. I think people that don't like this game need to really sit down and pay attention to what this game is bringing. I have been playing video games my entire life, and this is by far one of the How could anyone not love this game? It has all the best elements from both rpg and fps games. It is flawlessly, bugless, and incredibly deep, without getting too complicated or overwhelming. I think people that don't like this game need to really sit down and pay attention to what this game is bringing. I have been playing video games my entire life, and this is by far one of the best and funnest yet. I cant wait to see whats next.… Expand
  81. GilM.
    Mar 17, 2008
    9
    Amazing game, great graphics, in-depth storyline, great play style. Ignore the low raters, and as a response to Rob C's review, i still play bishock, and ive beaten it about 10 times, yet i still find it fun to play. And in response to complaints about glitches and the such, its called a patch, the 1.1 patch fixed most of the stuff that i was pissed about. Sure, it was sort of over Amazing game, great graphics, in-depth storyline, great play style. Ignore the low raters, and as a response to Rob C's review, i still play bishock, and ive beaten it about 10 times, yet i still find it fun to play. And in response to complaints about glitches and the such, its called a patch, the 1.1 patch fixed most of the stuff that i was pissed about. Sure, it was sort of over hyped, but the game is still amazing. I agree, turn off the music and immerse yourself, great experience. Other people fail to notice the amazing storyline within the sound diaries, people talking over the radio with you, splicers randomly talking, and even posters that you read! Sure, its a lot like SS2, but it has a dark, genuinely freaky style all its own, no "cheap scares".… Expand
  82. JesseG.
    Mar 9, 2008
    10
    This game was absolutely stunning and so psychologically twisted that only a mature strong mind can handle. I enjoyed every bit of it. And for those guys giving it a bad rating probably only whip right through the game without capturing the feeling and emotions the game give (kind of like people who inhale their food without tasting it).
  83. MarkR.
    Mar 7, 2008
    10
    Outstanding. I didn't want it to end. Can't really think of anything to say Bioshock at all. Incredible.
  84. A.NOther
    Mar 7, 2008
    3
    I just dont enjoy playing bioshock. It plays like a cheap console FPS with RPG elements. The artwork and themes are pretty cool but are let down by ropey graphics and lighting. The whole game is just so dissapointing, i cannot see what people are raving about so much! Bioshock may be deeper than Halo 3 or Crysis, but its faliure to pull off basic FPS elements and engage the player result I just dont enjoy playing bioshock. It plays like a cheap console FPS with RPG elements. The artwork and themes are pretty cool but are let down by ropey graphics and lighting. The whole game is just so dissapointing, i cannot see what people are raving about so much! Bioshock may be deeper than Halo 3 or Crysis, but its faliure to pull off basic FPS elements and engage the player result in a game of quality not aproaching either of these titles.… Expand
  85. JakeD.
    Mar 4, 2008
    5
    I feel this game has been so critically acclaimed because of the fact that it was hyped up and there was a lot of hope that it would be brilliant. The PC mags then didnt want to go against the acclaim of their previews, or something like that. Anyway, what we get is a very console-feeling dumbed down 'rpg'. Being heavily reliant on combat, it is a big shame that none of the I feel this game has been so critically acclaimed because of the fact that it was hyped up and there was a lot of hope that it would be brilliant. The PC mags then didnt want to go against the acclaim of their previews, or something like that. Anyway, what we get is a very console-feeling dumbed down 'rpg'. Being heavily reliant on combat, it is a big shame that none of the weapons or biomods feel correct or satisfying to use; feeling either too cumbersome or too lightweight. Some of the effects in the game are fantastic. My jaw was dangling at one point when a plane crashed into a tunnel i was walking through, causing water to gush everywhere. That being said, the overall design of the game feels very patchwork; as if the developers have tried to use as many effects as they can, some of which are too obvious. The game feels very linear and claustrophobic. 2K games state Bioshock is 'Going beyond "run and gun corridors" ', however, ironically, this is what the game becomes. Aside from the occasional impressive visuals, the only other positive I can think of is the story. I am a fan of the idea of a future distopia, Logans Run, Brave New World, 1984, etc, and this game pulls off a unique take on this theme. Its just a shame the gameplay is so uninspired.… Expand
  86. AnonM.
    Mar 4, 2008
    0
    Totally agree with most of the rest low voters. just hated it. I expected too much I guess since this game is annoyingly overrated. critics and players should be more careful in their reviews to avoid causing great expectations.
  87. JustinC.
    Mar 3, 2008
    10
    This is one of the best games ever. Ignore the users who criticize it, they are just too stupid to understand the themes behind the game (no exaggeration, this game is a work of art). The fact that people consider this game sub par is representative of how degraded our society has become, preferring mindless shooting games like Halo 3 instead of truly deep games like this one.
  88. JackV.
    Feb 24, 2008
    10
    The game has such an amazing atmosphere and intense emotion. I have never played a game which brings makes you feel like reality.
  89. GodN.
    Feb 24, 2008
    7
    Bioshock is somewhat fun, and has a lot of impressive visuals, themes and atmosphere, but it doesn't take long before it wears thin. The combat system isn't much fun once you get over the novelties, the gameplay is repetitive and there's no challenge. Alright game, but very much over rated.
  90. HurjaKalle
    Feb 23, 2008
    9
    Voice acting is excellent. The story is told via messages by radio or by audio tapes, left lying around by random citizens, law enforcers, smugglers, the Boss(?), scientists, and one very unstable artist who is obsessed with "wild bunnies" but "can't take the ****in ears off" so one of the most important aspects of this game is covered there. Game play, mostly, is average or slightlyVoice acting is excellent. The story is told via messages by radio or by audio tapes, left lying around by random citizens, law enforcers, smugglers, the Boss(?), scientists, and one very unstable artist who is obsessed with "wild bunnies" but "can't take the ****in ears off" so one of the most important aspects of this game is covered there. Game play, mostly, is average or slightly above, so it's the story, presentation and small details here, that leave a curious aftertaste, that matter most, not the usual things that make a FPS grand, IMHO.… Expand
  91. DerekN.
    Feb 6, 2008
    10
    This game is so sick and I really enjoyed playing it.
  92. JonJ.
    Feb 4, 2008
    0
    What this game succeeds in is atmosphere and immersion in a great environment. What it doesn't succeed as well in is the combat and the RPG elements. The combat involves creatures that immediately run into your face up-close. It's so very repetitive. The RPG elements are somewhat inventive but they don't wow me over, either. This game is so very hyped by fans and that just What this game succeeds in is atmosphere and immersion in a great environment. What it doesn't succeed as well in is the combat and the RPG elements. The combat involves creatures that immediately run into your face up-close. It's so very repetitive. The RPG elements are somewhat inventive but they don't wow me over, either. This game is so very hyped by fans and that just shows how desperate we have become even for a moderately good first person FPS game with some mild RPG elements. This game says that graphics, atmosphere and immersion matter much more than depth of gameplay perhaps because ease-of-entry is more important than longevity and replayability. My favorite part of the game was completing the photography tasks for the artist guy who then celebrates with the nice fireworks and great speech! That was indeed cool, but it wasn't RPG.… Expand
  93. John
    Feb 4, 2008
    9
    Great game, but way to may vending machines to hack. That gets old quick.
  94. CaseyY.
    Jan 31, 2008
    10
    This game is quite amazing. Though the combat of the game is about a B the story and style of the game are far greater than most of the stereotypical junk out in the market.
  95. Jake
    Jan 26, 2008
    3
    I give this a low score to balance the undeserved praise lavished on this mediocre title by "the critics." Bought the game based on that hype and wondered whether the reviewers had been bought off or just plain desperate. Yes a few pretty graphics, but no totally killer world design, the animation and gameplay was subpar and pretty childish/arcade-like, the story not that thrilling or I give this a low score to balance the undeserved praise lavished on this mediocre title by "the critics." Bought the game based on that hype and wondered whether the reviewers had been bought off or just plain desperate. Yes a few pretty graphics, but no totally killer world design, the animation and gameplay was subpar and pretty childish/arcade-like, the story not that thrilling or unique. I'll never play it again after the first run-thru. Save yer $$ til the price drops if you have to have it, otherwise look to other titles.… Expand
  96. MattB
    Jan 22, 2008
    7
    Pretty graphics, interesting sound effects and little else to bring me back to playing this game once I'd played through it once. Dismal lack of multiplayer and a UI that was obviously crafted for low resolution XBox360. A decent play through but certainly not worthy of all the praise lavished upon it. Not worth $50 bucks for sure. Maybe $30. The game play is hyper linear andPretty graphics, interesting sound effects and little else to bring me back to playing this game once I'd played through it once. Dismal lack of multiplayer and a UI that was obviously crafted for low resolution XBox360. A decent play through but certainly not worthy of all the praise lavished upon it. Not worth $50 bucks for sure. Maybe $30. The game play is hyper linear and it's impossible to game-over from what I've experienced. The plot line is predictable and boring and interactivity with the world is positively uninspired.… Expand
  97. JohnP.
    Jan 13, 2008
    10
    Very well, made hard to predict
  98. SHODAN
    Jan 12, 2008
    3
    This game is a backwards step from the decade-old game it is imitating. Elements not lifted directly out of System Shock 2 are those that were stripped from it in the dumbing-down process. This says a lot about the current state of the industry.
  99. Paul
    Jan 11, 2008
    9
    It becomes clear very quickly that every room and corridor in the game has been lavished with attention to detail and clever touches, from corpses and disarrayed furniture to cryptic messages. That pretty much sums up the game for me. It is stunning to look at, listen to, and explore, but if you're just rushing through it you may as well give BioShock a miss. It is a FPS to the core It becomes clear very quickly that every room and corridor in the game has been lavished with attention to detail and clever touches, from corpses and disarrayed furniture to cryptic messages. That pretty much sums up the game for me. It is stunning to look at, listen to, and explore, but if you're just rushing through it you may as well give BioShock a miss. It is a FPS to the core - lets be upfront about this. The RPG elements are extremely limited, as are the moral and narrative choices you make in the game. One other limiting suprise for me was the linear nature of the game. At the end of the day BioShock still uses the old Doom 1.0.0 formula of go to A, get key at B, unlock C, get D, return to A. Again, this is hardly a negative unless you believe Take2's spin about BioShock being a totally non-linear world. Combat is a little clunky, but that is counterbalanced by the game encouraging you to experiment with ways to dispatch the various splicers and big daddies. Replay value is limited somewhat, but most players shouldn't mind giving the 15-20 hour game at least a couple of play through. I've concentrated on the negatives thus far so players don't disappoint themselves by BioShock not meeting expectations. Having said all that I'm still more than happy to give it a 90%. Its a staggeringly smart, beautiful, lavish experience, right up there with the best of FPSers (HL, Max Payne, etc). There is so much thought, back story and design invested in this game that it is simply stunning. The game runs beautifully on current hardware.… Expand
  100. JohnnyM.
    Jan 10, 2008
    9
    Beautiful. Evocative. Creepy. Engaging. Above all, fun. If you only play one shooter this year, then make it Bioshock. P.s. it's far better than Crysis.
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Awards & Rankings

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#2 Best PC Game of 2007
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#3 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
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#2 Most Shared PC Game of 2007

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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. PC Gamer UK
    95
    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]
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  2. Eurogamer
    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.
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  3. IGN
    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.
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