BioShock

 PlayStation 3
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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 1482 Ratings

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  1. OMGitsTHEMEMI
    Jul 13, 2023
    9
    An amazing game with a story that hooks you right from the beginning and the start of an amazing trilogy.
  2. TheXxchaKing
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    + Atmosphere is unrivalled in any video game ever
    + Imagining and creative design of Rapture is pure dystopian perfection
    + Story, writing, subtext and character dialogue all tell a compelling, utterly memorable narrative
    + Gameplay balancing FPS mechanics with RPG elements is intoxicating fun
    + Sound design adds layers to an already incredible game
  3. redfoxbennaton
    Jun 29, 2023
    8
    Bioshock is a great game. It's graphics are near damn timeless and the story is very interesting. Bioshock is as hard as you want it to be turn on or off vitachambers for a tense experience. Some of the things are dumb in this game. The player character movement is stiff but that's ok because it's a survival horror game. There are fetch quests that lead up to a 2deep4u plot twist reallyBioshock is a great game. It's graphics are near damn timeless and the story is very interesting. Bioshock is as hard as you want it to be turn on or off vitachambers for a tense experience. Some of the things are dumb in this game. The player character movement is stiff but that's ok because it's a survival horror game. There are fetch quests that lead up to a 2deep4u plot twist really slow the pace of the game. Not much music other than what's blaring on the radio. This all kinda made the game pretty boring.
    There are some awesome simple dynamic rpg elements and super powers throughout the game. The ending will make you cry. If you have the remastered version. Turn off vitachambers, put on reshade, with dithering for a retro immersive experience.    … Expand
  4. 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, 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 youThis 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
  5. AlBal665
    Feb 6, 2023
    9
    I played the PS4 remaster of Bioshock 1 as part of the Bioshock Collection.

    I finished Bioshock for the first time this year after meaning to okay it for years, 16 years after it’s original release it still holds up as a great game even though it is slightly dated in some parts. The characters and world building are great and the story is excellent touching on some really interesting    I played the PS4 remaster of Bioshock 1 as part of the Bioshock Collection.

    I finished Bioshock for the first time this year after meaning to okay it for years, 16 years after it’s original release it still holds up as a great game even though it is slightly dated in some parts. The characters and world building are great and the story is excellent touching on some really interesting themes such as the consequences of unrestricted capitalism and individualistic libertarianism and how one man’s hubris can lead to the downfall of a society. Well that’s what I got out of it anyway.

    If you haven’t already played this game and you like thought provoking retro apocalyptic shooters then definitely give it a go.    … Expand
  6. goodgriff33
    Jan 24, 2023
    10
    Answer: 75 characters is between 10 words and 19 words with spaces included in the character count. If spaces are not included in the character count, then 75 characters is between 12 words and 25 words.
  7. 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!
  8. OnlyGoryGames
    Dec 4, 2022
    9
    This game was one of the only games I was scared to progress through when I first played. The environment and enemy types were a combined scare. I didn’t know what I was in for and my mind filled in terrible blanks. Then I got a weapons and powers. Now my experience is badass fun being interrupted by amazing themes and story.
  9. hector_bcn98
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Por primera vez (o segunda) el mundo de los videojuegos chocó frente a frente con la industria del cine. Las sensaciones, la historia, los personajes... todo. Creo que el único juego que se equipara a esto que digo fue Metal Gear Solid en su día. Audiovisualmente, posiblemente sean las dos mejores obras de arte de la historia del videojuego.
  10. MetalGearLiquid
    Aug 16, 2022
    10
    The best FPS game of all time. The world is breathtaking how did they even come up with the idea? Rapture is just one of those places that you won't forget for the rest of your life. I can't describe how much I love this game the atmosphere, the soundtrack, the characters. Bioshock is without a doubt one of the best games I played. Bioshock is a must-play one of the best ever made.
  11. HuevoAlce
    Jun 27, 2022
    10
    Bioshock offers great gameplay and a great story that challenges political philosophies.
  12. kyle20ellis
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    So you think you are a Big Daddy?.

    One of the best video games ever made is still waiting for you. "Bio-Shock" overpasses expectations and proves again that a solid and dark plot may get your attention, but extremely detailed graphics, creepy and atmospheric atmospheric music, and the best f/x you will ever see are the perfect elements to make a memorable video game. The plot is    So you think you are a Big Daddy?.

    One of the best video games ever made is still waiting for you. "Bio-Shock" overpasses expectations and proves again that a solid and dark plot may get your attention, but extremely detailed graphics, creepy and atmospheric atmospheric music, and the best f/x you will ever see are the perfect elements to make a memorable video game.

    The plot is extremely intriguing and dark; it involves a City in the likes of the myth of Atlantis, the Lost City but taken further to the point that evil alien-type creatures are invading the city and the political system.

    Talking about politics, this video game has a sub-plot involving political strategies and an ancient political system accused of being corrupt and cruel for a futuristic City.

    To make this better, we have futuristic and spectacular weapons that will let you eyed open. You won't see more complex and impressive weapons in any other game. Most of them are deadly and deliver extremely impressive and violent results.

    Overall this is the most atmospheric game created for xbox 360. Don't look further and buy this game. I won't recommend it for a specific audience; it's a game for everyone.

    Hands down to last year's best game.    … Expand
  13. nowells5
    Feb 24, 2022
    9
    Sin duda, lo mejor de este juego es la ubicación. La ciudad subacuática de Rapture es una de las mejores ambientaciones que se han hecho en un videojuego. Además, la trama es entretenida y trabajada. Por lo demás, es un FPS con mecánicas muy originales para la época y bastante divertido, ya que puedes llevar distintos poderes en la mano izquierda (plásmidos) y armas en la derecha, unaSin duda, lo mejor de este juego es la ubicación. La ciudad subacuática de Rapture es una de las mejores ambientaciones que se han hecho en un videojuego. Además, la trama es entretenida y trabajada. Por lo demás, es un FPS con mecánicas muy originales para la época y bastante divertido, ya que puedes llevar distintos poderes en la mano izquierda (plásmidos) y armas en la derecha, una fórmula que posteriormente sería muy imitada por otros muchos juegos. Duración aproximada: 12 horas… Expand
  14. Chuyin49
    Jan 4, 2022
    10
    One of the best games of all time. Its a masterpiece. Still go back to it today and its as fun as it was when i first played in back in 2007.
  15. Kvantaliani03
    Nov 20, 2021
    9
    rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  16. iCampoRamil
    Nov 12, 2021
    8
    No sé si es por la época en la que lo jugué o porque no es mi estilo, pero aún así es tremendo juegazo.
  17. Badr90s
    Sep 23, 2021
    9
    A pure art that was the begining of a great triology, the philosophy the antagonisit has, the dystopian world design and it’s creatures
  18. SimoneGhetto94
    May 7, 2021
    8
    Excellent FPS (especially for the years in which it was released). The setting is truly fascinating. History, although not very original, very exciting especially in the last 2-3 hours.
    Rapture is certainly one of the most recognizable and original settings in the history of video games.
    Gameplay: 7/10 (not aged very well)
    Story: 8/10
    Setting: 10/10
    Duration: 10-15h
  19. Alexander838
    Feb 28, 2021
    9
    9/10 **********************************************************************
  20. AlexvaderII
    Sep 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bioshock es una joya, es simplemente una obra maestra, para su año de lanzamiento tenia unos graficasos y lo mejor es la historia y su narrativa. Entre los puntos a destacar tengo que hablar de su ambientación ya que es una mezcla de juego de supervivencia y horror, el juego es muy oscuro dando lugar a muchas sorpresas y esto mezclado con jugabilidad de shooter en primera persona. En el juego obtendremos poderes gracias a unas inyecciones que le llaman plasmidos las cuales nos dan la habilidad de manejar la electricidad, avejas, telequinesis y otros. Esto nos abrirá camino en muchas ocasiones y habrá gran variedad de armas. En ningún momento se sentirá pesado el trayecto de un episodio gracias a la variedad de mezclar las armas y los plasmidos. Otro punto importante son las decisiones, afectando directamente la jugabilidad en algunos momentos. También decidiremos que plásmido mejorar para ser mas "amistosos" en el mundo o mas agresivos ya que al final podremos ver un final u otro dependiendo de lo que hayamos elegido, pero todo muy de acuerdo con las decisiones tomadas. Al final el juego tiene una buena duración pero quisiéramos seguir viviendo en la gran ciudad que es Rapture. Por ultimo destacar las cintas que podremos ir encontrando durante la travesía ya que estas añaden historias individuales o aportaran a la historia principal pero ninguna nos dejara indiferentes ya que nos hablan de momentos cuando en Rapture iba todo bien y otras cuando ya podemos ver la decadencia de la ciudad. Al final pasaran los años y siempre regresaremos a una de nuestras ciudades favoritas de los video juegos.… Expand
  21. cheburagen
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    Начало великой серии, музыка антураж, кому вообще в голову такое пришло. Дайте две.
  22. lulzpls
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Good old PS3, you gave us such joy and memories... LBP... Killzone 2... Infamous... I think I'm starting to tear up. I miss those days... anyway, this game is a masterpiece on the PS3 and sucks on the 3fixme and the LC since the PS3 has extra missions that you can buy for 10 dollars.
  23. Burattix54
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    This game stayed extremely relevant and original despite so many years have passed. Great story and lore, perfect exploration and the gameplay was very original back in the days. Still a must-play.
  24. INU4SH4
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    Bioshock is the closest you can get to a masterpiece when it comes to FPS games. Everything about this game is fantastic starting with the legendary opening scene where you descend into Rapture, the unforgettable quote "A man chooses, a slave obeys", the moral choices you're formed to take, etc. There are so many small details that make this the most worthwhile and one of the mostBioshock is the closest you can get to a masterpiece when it comes to FPS games. Everything about this game is fantastic starting with the legendary opening scene where you descend into Rapture, the unforgettable quote "A man chooses, a slave obeys", the moral choices you're formed to take, etc. There are so many small details that make this the most worthwhile and one of the most thought-provoking games I have played. Throughout the story, you find out what happened in the dystopian underwater city of Rapture and this story delivers many philosophical themes and also deals with drug abuse. I also loved the twists in the story.

    It blends an FPS gameplay with sci-fi horror perfectly. All the powers and weapon combinations make for excellent diversity and inventive ways to deal with your enemies. You can also approach this as a stealth game if you feel like it. Fighting a Big Daddy for the first time is the scariest thing, but it's damn rewarding when you finally take him down and get the Little Sister. The aiming system and graphics has aged a bit as expected from a shooter from 2008 but it's still damn enjoyable today and the powers really help to hit your shots.

    Sure, the final boss fight could have been better but I still enjoyed it. This game is an emotional roller-coaster and the most memorable entry in the series. This is my all-time favorite FPS and 100% recommend this game to anyone.    … Expand
  25. ToshLichev
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    A narrative masterpiece that inroduces gamers to one of the coolest gaming locations ever - Rapture. A must-play experience that suffers from meh gameplay and weird difficulty spikes.
  26. leymamas
    May 29, 2020
    9
    great story great game play the combat is a little "meh" and the ending is just very weird
  27. Jyadaus
    May 14, 2020
    9
    The atmosphere is one of the most powerful part of Bioshock. When you went to Rapture, you can feel curiosity and also fear. Minimap was very bad. Weapons, plasmids and tonics are good. With plot twist, great characters, story was quite impressive but "audio tapes" thing screw me.

    Bioshock one of the greatest FPS game of this generation. If you didn't play it, you should play it.
  28. Dragonfly44
    Apr 1, 2020
    8
    It's enjoyable with one of the most well done twists in video game history but gameplay is just a little lacking. 84/100
  29. thx4077
    Mar 29, 2020
    10
    One of the few games I've replayed multiple times. The world of Rapture is worth revisiting time after time.
  30. LucasTS
    Sep 25, 2019
    10
    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.… Expand
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#3 Best PS3 Game of 2008
6
#6 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2008
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#7 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2008

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94

Universal acclaim - based on 51 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 51
  3. Negative: 0 out of 51
  1. 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]
  2. PSM3 Magazine UK
    93
    With so much invention, intrigue and genuine brilliance packed into twelve hours of game-play, you just can't afford not to (pick up a copy). [Nov 2008, p.22]
  3. GamePro
    100
    There's no doubt that Bioshock is one of the finest FPS games ever made and the PS3 port is stellar through and through. [Nov 2008, p.103]
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