BioShock

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  • Summary: Going beyond "run and gun corridors," "monster-closet AIs" and static worlds, BioShock creates a living, unique and unpredictable FPS experience. After your plane crashes into icy uncharted waters, you discover a rusted bathysphere and descend into Rapture, a city hidden beneath the sea.Going beyond "run and gun corridors," "monster-closet AIs" and static worlds, BioShock creates a living, unique and unpredictable FPS experience. After your plane crashes into icy uncharted waters, you discover a rusted bathysphere and descend into Rapture, a city hidden beneath the sea. Constructed as an idealistic society for a hand picked group of scientists, artists and industrialists, the idealism is no more. Now the city is littered with corpses, wildly powerful guardians roam the corridors as little girls loot the dead, and genetically mutated citizens ambush you at every turn. Take control of your world by hacking mechanical devices, commandeering security turrets and crafting unique items critical to your very survival. Upgrade your weapons with ionic gels, explosives and toxins to customize them to the enemy and environment. Genetically modify your body through dozens of Plasmid Stations scattered throughout the city, empowering you with fantastic and often grotesque abilities. Explore a living world powered by Ecological A.I., where the inhabitants have interesting and consequential relationships with one another that impact your gameplay experience. Experience truly next generation graphics that vividly illustrate the forlorn art deco city, highlighted by the most detailed and realistic water effects ever developed in a video game. Make meaningful choices and mature decisions, ultimately culminating in the grand question: do you exploit the innocent survivors of Rapture...or save them? [2K Games]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 51
  3. Negative: 0 out of 51
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    100
    An improved version of the blockbuster game can’t get anything else then 10 out of 10. A stylish world, uneasy atmosphere, different options to solve different problems, super-abilities... plus mad and nightmarish opponents. [Dec 2008]
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  2. G4 TV
    100
    A classic in every sense of the word.
  3. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    100
    A remarkable achievement, a triumph of gameplay and narrative that everyone should choose to play. [Nov 2008, p.70]
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  4. GamingTrend
    94
    Containing all of the downloadable content from the other two versions, as well as a fantastic story to boot, Bioshock is an incredible title.
  5. Worth Playing
    92
    Bioshock will undoubtedly become one of the classic games that define this generation of gaming.
  6. GamesRadar+
    90
    Really, though, the only glaring weakness we can find in BioShock is that it may be too unusual, too original, too artistic and too genius to be embraced by the general public. Please don't let this game become that forgotten, one-of-a-kind masterpiece. We need sequels. We need more.
  7. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    80
    And while 2K make up for this downgrade via added content, this isn't as extensive as we had hoped. [December 2008, p.64]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 158 out of 185
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 185
  3. Negative: 6 out of 185
  1. chicagopiano
    Aug 4, 2011
    10
    This game is perfect, the story is probably the best part, if you don't care for story in video games and go straight to multiplayer then yourThis game is perfect, the story is probably the best part, if you don't care for story in video games and go straight to multiplayer then your wasting your time thinking of buying this game… Expand
  2. Zidane_Mina
    Mar 22, 2016
    10
    Bioshock is an everlasting landmark in videogame story telling, adding alongside incredible solid gameplay, excelent level design, unique artBioshock is an everlasting landmark in videogame story telling, adding alongside incredible solid gameplay, excelent level design, unique art style, touching soundtrack, interesting characters and good voice acting. The core mechanics have been seen in the past, but the mixing of an unique world, and a mindbending story makes out of Bioshock an experience that should not be overlooked by anyone. This game places itself as an example of how first person shooters and videogames in general should be, even almost 10 years after its original release.… Expand
  4. AJ
    Oct 22, 2008
    10
    What an amazing game! I've only played for a few hours, but that's enough to realise the quality. Graphics, gameplay, story and AI What an amazing game! I've only played for a few hours, but that's enough to realise the quality. Graphics, gameplay, story and AI are all great, very interactive environment, old school yet cool weapons that can use different ammo, with the addition of Plasmids, your arsenal is so widespread, there's many ways to defeat your foes.… Expand
  5. sityoazzdown
    Apr 12, 2013
    9
    fantastic game. I loved the diverse vigors and weapons/ammos that you can use throughout the game. Big Daddies, perhaps my favoritefantastic game. I loved the diverse vigors and weapons/ammos that you can use throughout the game. Big Daddies, perhaps my favorite reoccurring enemies to ever fight in video gaming history. The tonics and vending machines kept the game fresh where you can experiment on how you want to play the game. One of the top 5 video games I've ever played thus far.… Expand
  6. JrDouble
    Dec 7, 2022
    9
    A true gem of a game and a must play for PS3 owners. Great atmosphere/story, solid combat, overall a great experience!
  7. alex82101
    Jun 8, 2023
    8
    This was a very good game. It doesn't feel linear and the atmosphere is just great. I think the gameplay was sort of tricky at first, becauseThis was a very good game. It doesn't feel linear and the atmosphere is just great. I think the gameplay was sort of tricky at first, because the controls are slightly different from a classical FPS shooters. What's a very fresh aspect of the game is innovation. If you play on Hard or Survivor difficulty, your skills are definitely going to be to the test. There is a lot of ways how you can approach the battle either if you want to charge enemies with your wrench, shoot them in the head with your tommy gun or just burn them to death. You can also set up various traps especially for big daddies. Definitely play this game.… Expand
  8. neomoonsevin
    Jan 22, 2023
    0
    I never played this version of the game but I own the Xbox one bio shock collection if that was shert then this would be shert aswell I notI never played this version of the game but I own the Xbox one bio shock collection if that was shert then this would be shert aswell I not blaming the console I blaming the Devs and there handling of this franchise plus I hate the N64 looking graphics… Expand

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#3 Best PS3 Game of 2008
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#6 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2008
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#7 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2008