BioShock

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  1. Reaperville
    Nov 4, 2010
    9
    Started out slow and introduced new weapons and plasmids, decent storyline with the ability to upgrade weapons and plasmids.........worth purchasing, it held my interest to the end
  2. C4M3L
    Dec 26, 2010
    9
    This game came out of no where and really impressed me. This game had a unique ambiance and setting, and the story was fantastic. One of the most unique FPS games out there to say the least. This may not be the game for everyone but as a long time gamer I found this to be refreshingly "different" than anything else I had ever played. It is definitely somewhat dark and twisted butThis game came out of no where and really impressed me. This game had a unique ambiance and setting, and the story was fantastic. One of the most unique FPS games out there to say the least. This may not be the game for everyone but as a long time gamer I found this to be refreshingly "different" than anything else I had ever played. It is definitely somewhat dark and twisted but entertaining and definitely a game to try if you missed it and are looking to try something off the beaten path. I'd give this one 92 out of 100… Expand
  3. TheQuietGamer
    Apr 21, 2013
    9
    I played this a while back on the Xbox 360 and I can say that PS3 owners are getting the exact same game. BioShock is one of the best first person shooters ever created. It makes FPSs feel fresh again with it's unique take on the classic formula. It's mix of gunplay with powers called Plasmids keep the experience feeling fresh until the credits roll. But the real highlight of the gameI played this a while back on the Xbox 360 and I can say that PS3 owners are getting the exact same game. BioShock is one of the best first person shooters ever created. It makes FPSs feel fresh again with it's unique take on the classic formula. It's mix of gunplay with powers called Plasmids keep the experience feeling fresh until the credits roll. But the real highlight of the game isn't the gameplay, but rather the setting and story. The world of Rapture is a dark, mysterious, and sometimes scary place that will have you gripping your controller and searching every nook and cranny of its world. The story is filled with mystery, and throughout the world you will find audiotapes that will tell you more about Raptures dark past. Admittedly this being my 3rd trip to Rapture some of it's magic was lost to me, but that didn't keep me from having fun. When a game can keep you enthralled with its story even after you've seen its twists and turns, and keep you interested in its dark world even after you've explored it before you know you have a fantastic and groundbreaking experience. BioShock is a must play for any and all gamers.… Expand
  4. MystinenHM
    Dec 22, 2011
    9
    A great game. The atmosphere is very high and Rapture is a great city. It's fun to explore and search for all the hidden things. The characters and character models are absolutely stunning. The weapons and plasmids are good and hacking the security is fun. I highly recommend this mix of adventure and FPS.
  5. DeadshotCRYSIS
    Oct 13, 2011
    9
    BioShock has gone a path no game has ever done, or claim to have. The atmosphere is mysterious, interesting and has you not wanting to put the controller down. With a amazing story, incredible visuals, tight yet fun gameplay in a diverse environment (underwater) BioShock is one of the best games on all the platforms it released on.
  6. Smirgel
    Nov 5, 2011
    9
    Bioshock is an amazing FPS game with a thrilling mystical story. You will be immersed into the world of Rapture while learning more of the backstory through audio dialogs scattered around the city. Atmosphere is fantastic as you are really feeling the misery of the fallen, corrupted city. It's also a fresh entry as a plain shooter. You have plasmid powers at your disposal which adds someBioshock is an amazing FPS game with a thrilling mystical story. You will be immersed into the world of Rapture while learning more of the backstory through audio dialogs scattered around the city. Atmosphere is fantastic as you are really feeling the misery of the fallen, corrupted city. It's also a fresh entry as a plain shooter. You have plasmid powers at your disposal which adds some nice variety along with tonic and gene boosts. Only some bugs, lack of enemy variety and the inability to dual wield create some frustrating or let-down moments, but those are insignificant compared to the overall polishness and mystic touch of this game. A must-own.… Expand
  7. Dezuuu
    Apr 5, 2012
    9
    This game was an instant classic when it was released in 2008. A unique, gorgeous world, a gripping and well-paced story, an eerie vibe, and a great old jazzy soundtrack.Gunplay isn't great and there's not a lot of replay value, but this is a game everyone has to experience.
  8. 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 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.
  9. mosessaur
    Apr 22, 2013
    9
    Really nice game. I liked how they drive the story through radio diaries and not through cut scense. Thrilling and breath taking. I'm currently in the middle of it and so far enjoying the gameplay and the story.
    The controllers is little bit confusing when changing plasmids and weapons. Also Big Daddies are ridiculously hard on survivor mode. Same thing when flooding with enmies in some    Really nice game. I liked how they drive the story through radio diaries and not through cut scense. Thrilling and breath taking. I'm currently in the middle of it and so far enjoying the gameplay and the story.
    The controllers is little bit confusing when changing plasmids and weapons. Also Big Daddies are ridiculously hard on survivor mode. Same thing when flooding with enmies in some areas.
    Over all it's a great game.    … Expand
  10. SilentINU
    Nov 28, 2012
    9
    As i affirmed in the PC version review, this is one of my favorite game ever because of the choices, interactivity and long range of weapons and plasmids. The story narrated by audio logs were fantastic and it was one of the best gaming experiences i ever add.
  11. Blahguy126
    Feb 21, 2013
    9
    This game is easily among the greatest FPS games of all time, and it's certainly my favorite. The concept is intriguing, the atmosphere is spot on, the gunplay is unique with the addition of Gene Tonics and Plasmids, the voice acting is brilliant, the characters are well-developed, the setting has a very well-thought-out backstory, and the plot is superb. Although the game does have itsThis game is easily among the greatest FPS games of all time, and it's certainly my favorite. The concept is intriguing, the atmosphere is spot on, the gunplay is unique with the addition of Gene Tonics and Plasmids, the voice acting is brilliant, the characters are well-developed, the setting has a very well-thought-out backstory, and the plot is superb. Although the game does have its framerate tanks and backtracking, the plot more than makes up for that with spectacular plot turns and twists. I won't spoil the game for you, but BioShock has the best plot twist of any game... Ever. That alone would put the game on my top ten, but the rest of the game's great qualities puts it at my #1 spot.… Expand
  12. chrisjones914
    Apr 23, 2013
    9
    Bioshock is an awesome game with a great story, great graphics, great characters and a great atmostphere!! I can't wait to see where Irrational is gonna take this series next!
  13. RedSoxGamer91
    Apr 12, 2013
    9
    This is a brilliant game, from the story, to the graphics, to the weapons, to the vigors, to the enemies. Everything is fresh and doesn't feel like a generic fps shooter
  14. Omega9190
    Jan 11, 2014
    9
    Amazing game. I got around to playing this game when I bought Bioshock Infinite, and I have to say, this game was really good. First the visuals. They look great. Sound effects, brilliant. You can locate where enemies may be much like with the early Resident Evil games. The set pieces help to make Rapture (One of the greatest places in gaming) feel claustrophobic and alone. Gameplay isAmazing game. I got around to playing this game when I bought Bioshock Infinite, and I have to say, this game was really good. First the visuals. They look great. Sound effects, brilliant. You can locate where enemies may be much like with the early Resident Evil games. The set pieces help to make Rapture (One of the greatest places in gaming) feel claustrophobic and alone. Gameplay is very unique. You'll be switching between using standard gun weaponry and a wrench with plasmids, types of weapons that give unique powers such as fire, electricity and the bees. Gameplay also includes hacking sections which can make purchasable items cheaper and make turrets obey you. One interesting aspect is that you don't die in this game. You get partially healed and you lose some of your money. It's interesting and it helps save backtracking. Now for the plot. It is one of the most unique one's ever. You end up crash landing into the sea where you discover a lighthouse that takes you to Rapture, a city free from political ideals, royalty and where everyone man woman and child are entitled to everything they work for. You discover that the city is undergoing an uprising, led by a man named Fontaine to take down Andrew Ryan, the creator of Rapture. You're guided by a man named Atlas, and you start your journey to find Ryan and escape from Rapture. Overall, it is a fantastic game, sure the endings can be a little meh, but everything lead up to it is amazing, and the plot twist near the end is amazing. 9.2/10… Expand
  15. allan_treebeard
    Dec 15, 2013
    9
    Simply fantastic. Only just come to this game years after it was originally released but its still fantastic. Kind of reminds me of half life in that respect. Epic story, fantastical location, simply amazing.
  16. dontrapemybrain
    Oct 19, 2013
    9
    It is very good at being SystemShock2 revamped. I love the atmosphere and the graphics. The story is very well done. Few control issues for this version, it is very awkward and there is no way to change them. I easily fixed this with a third-party Nyko controller so it wasn't a big deal for me, if you have some extra cash to spare I would recommend dropping it on a Nyko Raver controller toIt is very good at being SystemShock2 revamped. I love the atmosphere and the graphics. The story is very well done. Few control issues for this version, it is very awkward and there is no way to change them. I easily fixed this with a third-party Nyko controller so it wasn't a big deal for me, if you have some extra cash to spare I would recommend dropping it on a Nyko Raver controller to make up for the games wack controls, (turns out other games do the same using the trigger flippers for shooting and that proves very difficult for what most grew up with on Playstation). The moral system isn't very challenging, moral choices should be hard choices to make. Here everyone will choose to rescue the little sisters. Overall worth a play, better than most fps games. It has its issues but this installment in this franchise will prove revolutionary for games in the future.… Expand
  17. fateappointed
    Feb 3, 2014
    9
    Story: 9 out of 10
    Graphics: 10 out of 10
    Fun: 10 out of 10
    Controls: 9 out of 10
    Ease to Learn: 8 out of 10
    Length: 9 out of 10
    Re-play: 6 out of 10
    Value: 10 out of 10
  18. Zorogami
    Jul 9, 2014
    9
    Wow, Bioshock, were to start...I did not play this game until recently, and i regret holding it off for so long. The game's atmosphere and setting are so unique: Mysterious and dangerous, yet beatiful to look at. There is not a single moment i dont feel on edge while playing, since the game manages to feel creepy and even scary, without the use of any jump-scares. Another thing to loveWow, Bioshock, were to start...I did not play this game until recently, and i regret holding it off for so long. The game's atmosphere and setting are so unique: Mysterious and dangerous, yet beatiful to look at. There is not a single moment i dont feel on edge while playing, since the game manages to feel creepy and even scary, without the use of any jump-scares. Another thing to love about this game are the many tonics and power-ups you collect as you progress through the story, and the great battles you have with the big daddies to buy upgrades. And of course the story, which takes you on a roller coaster through rapture and has an amazing plot twist. Now, would you kindly play this game?… Expand
  19. AndyClimax
    Sep 23, 2014
    9
    A phenomenal and unique adventure, rich with atmosphere. The story may drop away in the final third but this is still a riveting tale with a wonderful twist (providing it doesn't get spoiled for you beforehand). The slightly cartoon graphics, akin to say TimeSplitters & dark humour only add to the experience.
  20. Sephiroth_X
    Oct 25, 2014
    9
    I never play FPS, dunno... feel them flat and boring, maybe as kid i digged duke nukem and thats it.
    Then i kept sawing reviews about Bioshock, how good it was... then bought Bio infinite and thought it was cool, but THEN played the bio1 that came free within the game an VIOLA! The best FPS ive ever played, if you're like me who despises brainwash war games like call of duty and all that    I never play FPS, dunno... feel them flat and boring, maybe as kid i digged duke nukem and thats it.
    Then i kept sawing reviews about Bioshock, how good it was... then bought Bio infinite and thought it was cool, but THEN played the bio1 that came free within the game an VIOLA! The best FPS ive ever played, if you're like me who despises brainwash war games like call of duty and all that crap, try this, the artdesign, music, twisted characters and over all gameplay are a joy to play! The difficulty is just perfect, challenging without being too hard. and has 3 different endings. 100% recommended!    … Expand
  21. Dionysus777
    Jan 30, 2015
    9
    1 of the best story driven fps ive encountered even though i believe the story is ripped from the wizard of oz. Would it be a great fps without the story? Its still up for debate in my mind.Plasmids add variety im not so pressed to say depth.I did however find myself useing freeze and shotgun 90% of the time. Great atmosphere or atleast unique. Hacking well they should of added sum variety1 of the best story driven fps ive encountered even though i believe the story is ripped from the wizard of oz. Would it be a great fps without the story? Its still up for debate in my mind.Plasmids add variety im not so pressed to say depth.I did however find myself useing freeze and shotgun 90% of the time. Great atmosphere or atleast unique. Hacking well they should of added sum variety to that since you find yourself doing it so much. This is the best of all 3. Oh yea and its really not creepy or scary if horror was supposed to be part of it.Top tier though lacking in replay.… Expand
  22. steeletet
    Jul 30, 2015
    9
    Fantastic game. Great story, great visuals for the time, and gameplay is awesome. I had a great time playing it, but after I was done I watched videos of other people playing it, setting up awesome traps and combos with the plasmids and weapons. I kinda realized I was playing the entire game wrong, but that it was still awesome and fun.
  23. setuis
    Sep 15, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Played the game again Have played it on XBOX 360 and now on the PS4 With now (so basically its still the PS3 version). - I noticed that the story is flawed. (The big daddy has no way to become human again after becoming the big daddy according to the audio diary so how or why is a human hand with the main characters tatoo shown throughout the ending where you saved all the little sisters. ????????.… Expand
  24. BSchwarz95
    Jul 9, 2018
    9
    This is one of the most beautiful and haunting games that I've played in a very long time. Considering how the only other "horror" game I've ever played in my life was F.E.A.R. 3, this game doesn't have too much competition for "one of the most haunting games" but that's not detracting from it's quality: this game is outstanding. It's like The Abyss meets The Shining meets the X-Men, andThis is one of the most beautiful and haunting games that I've played in a very long time. Considering how the only other "horror" game I've ever played in my life was F.E.A.R. 3, this game doesn't have too much competition for "one of the most haunting games" but that's not detracting from it's quality: this game is outstanding. It's like The Abyss meets The Shining meets the X-Men, and it's (imo) better than all of them. Throwing lightning bolts out of my fingers while spray-and-pray-ing with my machine gun was an absolute blast but choosing my weapon was always difficult not because they're all so great and I couldn't make up my mind but to get to the one I wanted, I'd have to press the right bumper until the correct one finally showed up. It was a pain in the ass and I can't tell you how many times I accidentally just started taking pictures instead of firing shells. Being able to carry 7-8 guns at a time is great and all but damn there needs to be a better method of getting to the one that you want (unless I missed this feature completely). My major problem with this game is that although the scenery changes each level, the challenges are always sort of "fetch quests" and get repetitive. Aside from interesting fetch quests like the Art Mural one, I found myself getting increasingly tired of doing the same thing over and over again. Which is where the Big Daddies and Little Sisters come in: they kept me on my toes and kept me really hooked in each level. Without them, this shooter would not have been nearly as entertaining as it was and I'd imagine it wouldn't have achieved the cult classic status that it has now.… Expand
  25. 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.
  26. Kvantaliani03
    Nov 20, 2021
    9
    rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  27. 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
  28. leymamas
    May 29, 2020
    9
    great story great game play the combat is a little "meh" and the ending is just very weird
  29. 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
  30. Alexander838
    Feb 28, 2021
    9
    9/10 **********************************************************************
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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.
  34. 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!
  35. 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.
  36. JesseB
    Oct 13, 2009
    8
    The creepy atmosphere of this game is unrivaled. However, I must say I didn't enjoy it that much and the ending sort of came out of no where. I would of also liked to have the option to play through again with my upgraded weapons. Overall a great game but still somewhat overrated in my opinion.
  37. alexr
    Apr 18, 2009
    8
    Good. Really good, but not an outright classic. the first half is pretty much flawless, but the later half has a bit too much repetition and 'collecting'. End boss was WAY too easy!
  38. [Anonymous]
    Jun 7, 2009
    8
    A little too dark and gruesome for me, but overall engaging and fun. Draws you in.
  39. SeanP
    Jan 16, 2009
    8
    The graphics are top notch and the story twist was unbelievable. I expected half of it but the other half of the twist was astonishing. Makes you think back to the entire journey and what was said. As far as what Lam says... he has a point. There's a lack of creativity within the creativity regarding the distribution of powers. It's a nice idea but it is essentially "another The graphics are top notch and the story twist was unbelievable. I expected half of it but the other half of the twist was astonishing. Makes you think back to the entire journey and what was said. As far as what Lam says... he has a point. There's a lack of creativity within the creativity regarding the distribution of powers. It's a nice idea but it is essentially "another gun". Either way, the game is not as great as scores indicate. There's a little too much chaos and I find the health system to be a lil poor.… Expand
  40. CodyB.
    May 12, 2009
    8
    Some people either don't like this game or are just don't understand what this masterpiece has to offer, or maybe they just didn't take the time to get deep into it. These graphics are so fucking beautiful and the whole game is like going through a haunted mansion or a six flags roller coaster ride! The ONLY problem in this game is the repetition at certian points, Some people either don't like this game or are just don't understand what this masterpiece has to offer, or maybe they just didn't take the time to get deep into it. These graphics are so fucking beautiful and the whole game is like going through a haunted mansion or a six flags roller coaster ride! The ONLY problem in this game is the repetition at certian points, otherwise this game is worthy of a perfect score (remember, game informer is always right). This graphical bonanza can't be missed (just remember to SAVE the little sisters)!… Expand
  41. Tokyochuchu
    Apr 4, 2012
    8
    Bioshock is a great story driven FPS with science fiction overtones. It reminds me a lot of Half Life. Just like that untouchable classic, Bioshock has a fantastic, brooding atmosphere. The underwater metropolis of Rapture, which makes for the game's locale, is a fantastic creation. It's old art-deco design is both beautiful and very creepy. The story is descent, if a bit predictable, andBioshock is a great story driven FPS with science fiction overtones. It reminds me a lot of Half Life. Just like that untouchable classic, Bioshock has a fantastic, brooding atmosphere. The underwater metropolis of Rapture, which makes for the game's locale, is a fantastic creation. It's old art-deco design is both beautiful and very creepy. The story is descent, if a bit predictable, and entertains throughout. The combat is tight and fun, getting intense at all the right moments. Using all the different plasmid powers is a riot, too. Sting a guy to death with bees! Great! There isn't much to say about Bioshock in the negative. I would say that it does overstay it's welcome a little bit. It's a touch too long and the ending chapters aren't nearly as satisfying as those that came earlier in the game. This blemish aside, Bioshock is an excellent game.… Expand
  42. undeadmixtape
    Feb 5, 2012
    8
    Bioshock es la muestra de los nuevos juegos de 1st Person Shooter de esta generacion, seguro que mas adelante veremos clones o secuelas de esta saga, Rapture una ciudad ambientada en los 50's bajo el agua por distintas razones entre politica y caos mental, con un personaje protagonico que interesa la forma en la que se deshace de sus enemigos a traves de plasmidos y balas, buena tramaBioshock es la muestra de los nuevos juegos de 1st Person Shooter de esta generacion, seguro que mas adelante veremos clones o secuelas de esta saga, Rapture una ciudad ambientada en los 50's bajo el agua por distintas razones entre politica y caos mental, con un personaje protagonico que interesa la forma en la que se deshace de sus enemigos a traves de plasmidos y balas, buena trama excelentes graficos, atmosfera como de clinica mental y una musica que hace que quieras estar con alaguien al lado por eso del suspenso in extremis, recomendado como un must de esta generacion… Expand
  43. Syriamn
    Oct 25, 2012
    8
    This was a game that i've tried really hard not to like but deep down he was calling me like a siren and i ended up not resisting his charm. Bioshock is all about the environment, it's all about Rapture. The underwater city is the main character. Once you enter in that mini-sub you are automatically drawed in and Rapture becomes your reality. Amazing.
  44. 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
  45. EKS666
    Oct 2, 2013
    8
    Even though this game is an action FPS, it really doesn't seem like it. It goes beyond the expectations of the genre, adding so much in terms of RPG elements, ability combinations, and skill building that it becomes more like an RPG than an FPS, but not as much as games like Borderlands of Fallout 3. The custom engine that this game runs on takes a lot to get used to, which makes theEven though this game is an action FPS, it really doesn't seem like it. It goes beyond the expectations of the genre, adding so much in terms of RPG elements, ability combinations, and skill building that it becomes more like an RPG than an FPS, but not as much as games like Borderlands of Fallout 3. The custom engine that this game runs on takes a lot to get used to, which makes the beginning half of the game pretty frustrating, but the extremely original and immersive world and the good storytelling is enough to keep you invested.

    There are a few things that drag this game down though, such as the weird custom engine that I mentioned, and also a few other things. The system of vita chambers and having no penalty for dying, plus the hard difficulty when trying to kill a big daddy seems very odd, especially when trying to kill a big daddy. I've never played a game where you can basically go though the entire game on the hardest difficulty, without building any skills or learning how to play the game properly, and still make it to the end.    … Expand
  46. EthioJOB
    Apr 24, 2014
    8
    You can see its age. The enemies are copies of varied templates and you have to shoot them. They can appear as rather mindless. Repetitive shoot and progress. Hell, the way the gameplay, enemies, controls and all appeared to be of the previous generation. And yeah there is a boss fight at the end. Sorry, but thanks to The Last of Us boss fights are overrated. But it was only one and itYou can see its age. The enemies are copies of varied templates and you have to shoot them. They can appear as rather mindless. Repetitive shoot and progress. Hell, the way the gameplay, enemies, controls and all appeared to be of the previous generation. And yeah there is a boss fight at the end. Sorry, but thanks to The Last of Us boss fights are overrated. But it was only one and it appeared to be a befitting way to end the game. Still, for an FPS it was impressive. They proved that you can still work a story with it. I never thought I would bother with an FPS again but this gave me pause for thought. What I admired was the way it worked the philosophy of objectivism into it. It actually got me thinking 'what if'. I wish the protagonist wasn't so lifeless. Apart from progressing forward it didn't feel that Jack had a role to play in the story. I wouldn't place Bioshock among the more recent games I've enjoyed, but I do think it was a classic worth playing and shouldn't be missed. Generally I still won't try FPS games as I don't like the gameplay, but I am looking forward to play Bioshock Infinity as an exception.… Expand
  47. Vicjo
    Feb 3, 2014
    8
    Is a good game, but personally, is an overrated game. The game offers multiple combat options, where we can combine the items in many ways. The game have a good history (but isn´t great), the history is told through the radios, that wen can find along the adventure. I bought the game because all the trade press talked very good of the game, but I was a bit disappointed, although it isIs a good game, but personally, is an overrated game. The game offers multiple combat options, where we can combine the items in many ways. The game have a good history (but isn´t great), the history is told through the radios, that wen can find along the adventure. I bought the game because all the trade press talked very good of the game, but I was a bit disappointed, although it is true, that I´m especially fan the FPS games.… Expand
  48. Basileonardo
    Oct 26, 2014
    8
    Gameplay: 6.0 Graphics: 6.5 History: 10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 :D
  49. nervioso2009
    Jul 8, 2019
    8
    Muy buena historia lore y ambientación. La verdad que los shooters no son mi género y soy malísimo por eso sufrí con el gameplay, pero el juego en general es muy bueno.

    8/10
  50. KayVen17
    Nov 24, 2016
    8
    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden?
    Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

    Mein persönlicher Score = 77/100
    Mein User Score = 8/10

    Lohnenswert? = Definitiv, aber nicht für jeden.
    Fortsetzung erwünscht? = Gerne.    … Expand
  51. girlratesstuff
    Apr 4, 2017
    8
    Bioshock is a beautiful game in almost all areas; the graphics are gorgeous, the world is immersive, and the plot keeps you glued to the screen, demanding more. I especially love the feature of the audiotapes that players can collect around the environments. They often record mundane information about the lives of Rapture residents, and they add an extra layer of depth to the world thatBioshock is a beautiful game in almost all areas; the graphics are gorgeous, the world is immersive, and the plot keeps you glued to the screen, demanding more. I especially love the feature of the audiotapes that players can collect around the environments. They often record mundane information about the lives of Rapture residents, and they add an extra layer of depth to the world that makes it even more incredible. I'm a sucker for steampunk and biopunk, and no game blends them better; otherworldly tech made in a time before Apple and a host of physical modifications that you can make to yourself that add an almost supernatural element to your combat. I did find that some of the plasmids didn't really have a use past the objective you originally required them for; I found that I only used Electro-Bolt and Incinerate with any frequency. Other than that, the game is a triumph.… Expand
  52. nathanhere
    Jun 23, 2017
    8
    Gameplay that is fun with a story that is just as engaging. I found myself hooked on BioShock through exploring the beautiful environment of Rapture and discovering the backstories of those who lived there. A must-play for any gamer.

    8/10
  53. 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
  54. 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
  55. 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.
  56. 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.
  57. 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
  58. 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.
  59. EvanS
    May 28, 2009
    7
    The demo got me really excited for this game. The atmosphere is by far the bast part of Bioshock. The story was pretty good. However the combat just wasn't really fun. The guns just dont feel right, and the plasmids never really give satisfying results after the first time you use them. This is a good game worth a playthrough, but I dont know how it got so many 100's.
  60. lykon
    Nov 20, 2008
    7
    I really do not understand what all the fuss is about, this a miserable little game, i was expecting a city, something special, it is just a linear shooter with lots of mad irritating enemies in bunny rabbit masks. It is well put together for what it is, but people have been comparing this to fallout 3. fallout 3 urinates all over this game then turns around and parts its muscular hairyI really do not understand what all the fuss is about, this a miserable little game, i was expecting a city, something special, it is just a linear shooter with lots of mad irritating enemies in bunny rabbit masks. It is well put together for what it is, but people have been comparing this to fallout 3. fallout 3 urinates all over this game then turns around and parts its muscular hairy man buttocks and does big steaming poos on it. As for all the hype about moral choices, it has 0.0001 % of the depth of choice and emotional imersion as fallout 3. maybe 7 is a bit harsh ok but im marking it down due to the hype and my waste of money. this is a weekend play through rental game.… Expand
  61. EricW
    May 5, 2009
    7
    This game was very pretty and seemed to have a very enticing story. When I played the demo I was absolutely blown away. This seemed like the first true next gen fps. However once I actually bought the game the amazement wore off fast. The game becomes extremely repetitive (hop in the elevator, take photos, save/kill little sisters, repeat), and about halfway through I lost motivation to This game was very pretty and seemed to have a very enticing story. When I played the demo I was absolutely blown away. This seemed like the first true next gen fps. However once I actually bought the game the amazement wore off fast. The game becomes extremely repetitive (hop in the elevator, take photos, save/kill little sisters, repeat), and about halfway through I lost motivation to do anything at all. I really wanted to like this game. I would keep returning to it hoping that maybe this time I would get back into the game, but after 5 minutes turn the game right back off again. The game is well made and very good looking, but the game really loses its fun after the first couple of hours. Hopefully the pacing is fixed in the sequel, but I'll rent it first this time.… Expand
  62. aspentitan
    Jan 21, 2010
    7
    I enjoyed Bioshock but it is overrated at 94. When it first came out I think it may have deserved this score but since then many games have come out with lower ratings that are better than this game. Bioshock was just ahead of the curve so to speak and this game is fortunate to get high ratings just for being one of the first games out that was actually a good next generation console I enjoyed Bioshock but it is overrated at 94. When it first came out I think it may have deserved this score but since then many games have come out with lower ratings that are better than this game. Bioshock was just ahead of the curve so to speak and this game is fortunate to get high ratings just for being one of the first games out that was actually a good next generation console game/port. After browsing the PS3 lineup now, this game gets pushed way back. Bioshock had a real nice atmosphere and some great sound and cinematics but I was annoyed by many things in this game. The first is an outdated game called pipedream that is really (now in 2010) a cell phone application game which acts as a puzzle to various items to hack. I didn… Expand
  63. JackH
    Oct 16, 2008
    7
    We've Already played this...on PC...and it's old. Granted yes, the game is still good...but it's not "that" good. There is no sense of pride in the weapons you discover throughout the game...all of the ones that shoot bullets are crappier than any other bullet-shooting weapon i've ever used in any other game...all you need is your wrench and your magic hand powers, the We've Already played this...on PC...and it's old. Granted yes, the game is still good...but it's not "that" good. There is no sense of pride in the weapons you discover throughout the game...all of the ones that shoot bullets are crappier than any other bullet-shooting weapon i've ever used in any other game...all you need is your wrench and your magic hand powers, the guns don't do the job. The story is good, has cool twists, and saving the girls is pretty awesome. But let's face it, other games have come out sense then that are more deserving of this score. Dead Space for instance, i enjoyed quite a bit more than this game.… Expand
  64. Davetherave
    Aug 22, 2010
    7
    While I didnt love this game, Its a solid shooter none the less which allows you to complete the game with alot more choice compared to other FPS game out there
    The main thing I found amazing about the game is just how emersive the world is, almost everything is interective, sinks, pans, vending machines, you name it
    Guns are very good aswell with a great uniqueness to them, but even    While I didnt love this game, Its a solid shooter none the less which allows you to complete the game with alot more choice compared to other FPS game out there
    The main thing I found amazing about the game is just how emersive the world is, almost everything is interective, sinks, pans, vending machines, you name it
    Guns are very good aswell with a great uniqueness to them, but even better are the Plasmids and gene tonics, which can be bought at different places throughout the world, this will give you the chance to buy certain ones on your first playthrough and others on your next, giving you more choice in how you complete the game. You could try completing the game predominantly with the wrench and pistol, or you could use just Plasmids
    The AI is great aswell, and it seemed to me like each enemy had their own personality.
    On the other hand the game does have its drawbacks
    The main one is simply that while you can complete the game in different combat ways, each playthrough basically works the same, the same path to the end, and the same bosses.
    Along the way you find little sisters, who contain ADAM, a currency in the game, you can choose to kill them and get lots of ADAM, or save them and get less ADAM. The problem is that even if you dont kill them, you will still get enough ADAM to make it through the game with lots of accessories
    I didnt like the endings either, and while they had moral messages within them, they were too short and left me confused until I looked on Wikipedia later
    Bioshock is hard to rate in my opinion
    While on one side it is an exelently innovative and emersive game that gives you plenty of things to do and find, it is very linear.
    But if your thinking of getting Bioshock 2, I would definatly consider getting this game as it will help you understand the game alot more    … Expand
  65. TheSqu7234
    Aug 31, 2013
    7
    Ok, in my eyes this is not as good as a game as everyone says it is. The game itself is good, I liked the story, I liked the location and I liked the weapons and the characters. So why do this game get a 7/10 while others are giving it 9s and 10s.
    Well, there are a few reasons why I don't think it is "perfect" like people have said it is. First off, the weapons are good but a little bit    Ok, in my eyes this is not as good as a game as everyone says it is. The game itself is good, I liked the story, I liked the location and I liked the weapons and the characters. So why do this game get a 7/10 while others are giving it 9s and 10s.
    Well, there are a few reasons why I don't think it is "perfect" like people have said it is. First off, the weapons are good but a little bit too consistent, by which I mean you get the wrench, machine gun, revolver and shotgun about ten minutes after you start the game, which kind of makes you a bit overpowered early on and don't get a long time to get used to them.
    Then, when getting attacked by enemies, they either are able to beat in two hits with your wrench or you have to waste all your ammo on taking one down and then scrounge for replacement ammo.
    The thrill of fighting a Big Daddy wares away after you've fought one of the types once and saving the little sister also gives you ADAM which helps you throughout the way, but come on, at least ad some verity to saving or harvesting them. Oh and don't get me started on those security cameras.
    The plasmids are sort of forgettable except for incinerate and shock, while the others I used when the game required me too.
    Plus the lighting also gets me, one room is bright and full of colours and the next is dark and dingy, I wish they could of kept this constant. Also, I didn't get scared once in this game.
    In all Bioshock is a good game, but not as good as the "perfect" status people give it    … Expand
  66. ShortwaveStream
    May 19, 2013
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bio Shock is a Hyped-up game. Yeah, i know that everyone likes to say that in this days, but i am not saying this game is bad, it´s actually a great game. The problems i had with this game where:
    1.- Everyone told me that this game was "The best game ever" so i believed them. My expectations where very high.
    2.-2k sells you this game as a FPS. This is not a "F" FPS. This game actually reminds me more to a Zelda game to any other FPS I have ever played.
    3.- The reason beacuse this game is not an FPS its that AIMING SUCKS. Firing from the hip is satisfying, but very innacurate, and the sight was either very innaccurate or too slow.
    4.- People also told me that this game had one of the better stories ever. This is not true. A guy ends up at the sea, reveals the truth behind a hidden utopia and "Would you kindly?" Thats everything! The only things I like in the history is the Good Ending, beacuse it actually made cry. All The Little sisters, with you until the day you die, and the Little Sisters Big Daddys story. But not everything in this game is bad. Except for the Aiming the gameplay is excellent, the hacking minigames are entertaining, plasmids are very fun to use and exploration it´s also very cool. It´s the most immersive game i´ve ever played after Far Cry 3. So in conclusion this game isn´t terrible, but it is really hyped up.    … Expand
  67. karlmay1968
    Aug 8, 2013
    7
    Not a bad game, but now and again the atmosphere felt a bit borrowed from Fall out 3, but obviously the gameplay is more linear. The Action and the story were both good, I just felt it lacked something, but I can't put my finger on what it is.
  68. bigboss1964
    Oct 28, 2014
    7
    BioShock

    Game-play:This game is clearly made for pc the shooting is not very good but the plasmids are very good to use,and i see a wasted opportunity of dual attacks. Story:The story is the best part of the game the atmosphere is great the under water city is awesome the only bad thing is the ending all 3 endings suck.the story is about 11 hours long. Graphics:The gam looks    BioShock

    Game-play:This game is clearly made for pc the shooting is not very good but the plasmids are very good to use,and i see a wasted opportunity of dual attacks.

    Story:The story is the best part of the game the atmosphere is great the under water city is awesome the only bad thing is the ending all 3 endings suck.the story is about 11 hours long.

    Graphics:The gam looks amazing.

    Notes:The game have great weapons and great characters,but the last boss fight it is easy and boring i hate the last boss fight one of the worst i have ever played,a good game i recommend to buy it at price drop.    … Expand
  69. FidelGastro
    May 5, 2021
    7
    Honestly, i think this game is overrated. I just finished it ten minutes ago and i dont know. Combat system is kinda strange, you cant adjust controls. In 80% of cases you will face enemy with wrench which just run at you and thats it. Lore is not much interesting as i hoped. Also the environment and world created by undersea city wasnt much interesting for me.

    BUT - researching enemies    Honestly, i think this game is overrated. I just finished it ten minutes ago and i dont know. Combat system is kinda strange, you cant adjust controls. In 80% of cases you will face enemy with wrench which just run at you and thats it. Lore is not much interesting as i hoped. Also the environment and world created by undersea city wasnt much interesting for me.

    BUT - researching enemies with camera was interesting feature, making decision about killing or saving Little sisters was good as well.

    It took me +- 10 hours to finish this game. I understand that its game from 2008, so maybe in that year, it could be mindblowing game. Unfortunately, i didnt find nothing interesting in this game, which would place this game to Must-Play category with 96 score.

    I will give this game 7/10. It was good, but i had higher expectations.    … Expand
  70. martinho_99
    Sep 25, 2022
    7
    A true gaming milestone. Marvelous world building, level design and art style. Amazing story with a lot of cool and creepy details and one of the most shocking plottwists in gaming history. Unfortunately shooting is not very good, the gameplay is quite outdated by now but aspects like hacking were already bad back when it came out first. I liked the music and sound effects. But I had hugeA true gaming milestone. Marvelous world building, level design and art style. Amazing story with a lot of cool and creepy details and one of the most shocking plottwists in gaming history. Unfortunately shooting is not very good, the gameplay is quite outdated by now but aspects like hacking were already bad back when it came out first. I liked the music and sound effects. But I had huge problems with hearing the dialogue. Often splicers are screaming, fighting sounds occur and music is playing the same time a character talks to me via radio or when I want to listen to an audio diary. Sadly this is very annoying. Overall this was an amazing game when it was released and it is still a very good game today.… Expand
  71. YokoHugo
    Jul 29, 2022
    7
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  72. LamL.
    Nov 5, 2008
    6
    I have only played the demo. I do not like powers in games unless it is coherently woven into the story and adds to the gameplay while staying true to the narrative. I don't like powers that just exist for you to have "another gun." I put Bioshock in this category of nonsensical reasoning. Everybody praises the story but how good can it be when the premise is so cornball and hokey. I have only played the demo. I do not like powers in games unless it is coherently woven into the story and adds to the gameplay while staying true to the narrative. I don't like powers that just exist for you to have "another gun." I put Bioshock in this category of nonsensical reasoning. Everybody praises the story but how good can it be when the premise is so cornball and hokey. Think! A Utopian society where scientists, artists and talented citizens are given free reign and what these people come up with is super powers in vending machines?!!!!?? What The Fuck!! What NERDY wet dream is this? I cannot even hold a straight face when thinking about this premise. That kills it for me right there! Why doesn't someone just create a game where you are God!! and can have any power imagined- like the power to fart and the concussion knocks things back and the odor induces vomiting distracting your enemies momentarily. This is cool and humorous. Or how about you can shoot a rayfrom your hand that can grab a person's heart and slow it down or speed it up causing extreme pain and horror. Do you see what I mean why stop there? Let's have bees come out of our ass and attack things- yeah! The story of Bioshock is just outrageous and nonsensical- stupid- to be exact. Enough Said! If I am wrong about the story please someone enlighten me. Someone forward this to the nerds that created this game so they can try to prove me wrong. This rant is directed at all games that add "powers" for no reason other than to have "another gun." Thanks for the creativity you nerds.… Expand
  73. ChadH
    Aug 3, 2009
    6
    You know, I never understood why the guys at the magazines love this game so much. I rented it and played through it once, but it was more of a job to finish this game than a leisure activity. I only did it out of sheer boredom. The games graphics aren't very good, the fps is very unrefined, and the story is sub-par at best. The enemies are probably the best thing the game has. I You know, I never understood why the guys at the magazines love this game so much. I rented it and played through it once, but it was more of a job to finish this game than a leisure activity. I only did it out of sheer boredom. The games graphics aren't very good, the fps is very unrefined, and the story is sub-par at best. The enemies are probably the best thing the game has. I just couldn't get into it. The fighting was just kinda lame and inaccurate. They could've sharpened this up and it would've made up for the unremarkable story. The idea is great, and I'm just disappointed by the combat system. It just seemed too blocky and inaccurate. Hard to explain, but it reminded me of playing like a N64 shooter when expecting the precision and accuracy of say CoD4 Modern Warfare without jeopradizing the theme and elements that make bioshock bioshock. Should be an easy fix, and I hope to see it improved in Bioshock 2.… Expand
  74. Inlikeflynn
    Mar 25, 2013
    6
    Well... let me begin by saying I enjoyed this game for what it was however I've always thought this one to be overrated by both critics and gamers: it's not that great a shooter, it doesn't have that great of a story and overall not that impressive of a video-game, I could tackle every aspect but I wan't to focus on what I liked, Rapture itself, the place it's a marvel of design in gamesWell... let me begin by saying I enjoyed this game for what it was however I've always thought this one to be overrated by both critics and gamers: it's not that great a shooter, it doesn't have that great of a story and overall not that impressive of a video-game, I could tackle every aspect but I wan't to focus on what I liked, Rapture itself, the place it's a marvel of design in games no doubt... but I think that's it for me... I say it's good on it's own merits...… Expand
  75. Pu33ylips69
    Jul 14, 2023
    6
    A generic shooter with a mediocre story. The only reason I'm rating it so high is because it does have decent atmosphere. Only buy if it's very cheap on sale or free.
  76. GaryWaite
    Jan 19, 2009
    5
    I can't believe what i've just read, bioshock is a disgrace to modern day FPS, it is no where near as good as it has been rated and im am dissapointed in the critics reviews. I believe that it doesn't even match up to the PS2s greatest FPS Timesplitters 3. How Bioshock earned its place in the top 10 games of 2008 i'll never know.
  77. skim123
    Feb 14, 2011
    5
    I can sum up the gameplay of this game in one word - BORING. I played about halfway through the game and was too bored to continue, so I just gave up. The atmosphere and concept behind this game are interesting...but the gameplay (the most important part of any game) is repetitive and dull....very repetitive: walk into a room, shoot some enemies...walk into another room, shoot someI can sum up the gameplay of this game in one word - BORING. I played about halfway through the game and was too bored to continue, so I just gave up. The atmosphere and concept behind this game are interesting...but the gameplay (the most important part of any game) is repetitive and dull....very repetitive: walk into a room, shoot some enemies...walk into another room, shoot some enemies....there's no problem solving and no thinking required for this game...No strategy, no freedom...just walk into rooms and shoot the same enemies over and over and over and over. This type of stale gameplay is what makes me really appreciate games like Half Life 2, or GTA - those games really tried to make the gameplay something special. They required you to think and gave you freedom to do missions how you like. Bioshock just felt like I was walking through one scripted scenario after another...they even had arrows telling you where to go half the time. So many games these days get inflated scores - I suspect that reviewers want to appease the game companies so the game companies will keep giving the reviewers exclusive previews and info....as a result, you have a bunch of mediocre games getting scores in the 9-10 range, when an honest reviewer would give them a 5 or 6. Bioshock is yet another game that seems to get high scores solely for it's graphics and storyline...once again reviewers failed to factor the stale, repetitive gameplay into their scores.… Expand
  78. GratefulRob
    Mar 7, 2013
    5
    Not that impressed. It was a game i beat. I was kind of annoyed by the whole thing by the end. I did love the opening scene leading in to the mid way plot twist. But the game play was just dragging along.
  79. ZangBang
    Jan 19, 2023
    5
    The world of Bioshock is artistically vibrant, highly atmospheric and filled with traps, defensive systems and hostile creatures to create a wonderfully tense journey characterized by a sloppy but nicely diversified combat, repetitive but pleasant additional systems to interact and manipulate the environment and optional moral choices to deepen the narrative. Alas, the total lack of anyThe world of Bioshock is artistically vibrant, highly atmospheric and filled with traps, defensive systems and hostile creatures to create a wonderfully tense journey characterized by a sloppy but nicely diversified combat, repetitive but pleasant additional systems to interact and manipulate the environment and optional moral choices to deepen the narrative. Alas, the total lack of any real penalty for death removes all challenge and lessens any feeling of dread that had been established.… Expand
  80. andrewL
    Jan 14, 2009
    4
    Honestly, its only rental worthy - first of all, i cant imagine wanting to play the story mode (not sure why i specified that there was a story mode, as theres no multiplayer mode for me to confuse anyone with.. whats with that?..) again without my items, of course you can but that involves paying $12.50 off the PSN store so 'F' that. the game has charm at first but once you Honestly, its only rental worthy - first of all, i cant imagine wanting to play the story mode (not sure why i specified that there was a story mode, as theres no multiplayer mode for me to confuse anyone with.. whats with that?..) again without my items, of course you can but that involves paying $12.50 off the PSN store so 'F' that. the game has charm at first but once you find you felt you spent more time watching the game install than you have playing it its become an annoyance. its almost impossible to hit enemies without spraying your weapons at them wasting precious ammo. then when you need ammo you talk to that hideous clown machine to spend your life savings on 12 pistol bullets. it becomes horrendous saving the girls after youve seen the same bloody animation 30 times (you know.. "NO... NO... *harmonious music*) and the damn hacking puzzles are so tedious and insanely annoying. some start in an impossible direction leading you straight to a trap, sucking your entire life bar just for not being quick enough. not forgetting how amazing the graphics are it was actually a good game, great game actually... but its definitely not something i want to own anymore especially without any enticing replay value.… Expand
  81. Inuit_Dude
    Mar 17, 2011
    3
    i could not play this game it was too creepy and there is no way of knowing where you are supposed to go and i endded up getting lost so sorry to say but this game fell short and i soon traded it in after i bought it
  82. Mindurbidniss
    Jun 20, 2023
    3
    Clunky combat and hit detection really break the sense of immersion almost constantly. The world of rapture is well crafted and hauntingly inviting but it's hard to remain enraptured when most of the story is told through audio logs found in the midst of tense shootouts. The lack of a climbing ability almost makes most traveseral feel like corridor to corridor. Although it may have beenClunky combat and hit detection really break the sense of immersion almost constantly. The world of rapture is well crafted and hauntingly inviting but it's hard to remain enraptured when most of the story is told through audio logs found in the midst of tense shootouts. The lack of a climbing ability almost makes most traveseral feel like corridor to corridor. Although it may have been groundbreaking at the time of it's original release, it hasn't aged well and I wouldn't recommend taking this trip again any time soon. Maybe if it gets the all too popular remake like everything else does these days it'll be worth the trouble, but until then it's just not worth the time. It's also simply not fun… Expand
  83. kublay0880
    Jan 27, 2014
    1
    I'm truly not a hater of any game but I really don't understand the reason for the high scores, to me this game was boring, the story somehow original, and the horrible controls, that didn't help.
  84. OleT
    Dec 11, 2009
    0
    Hate the controlls, and there is no alternative one. Hate the aim sensitivity, kind of similar to Half Hife 2 ps3(The Orange Box). Dont know about story, since this game was unplayable for me, using a ps3 controller. No doubt this was ment playing on a computer.
  85. 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 not blaming the console I blaming the Devs and there handling of this franchise plus I hate the N64 looking graphics
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Awards & Rankings

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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

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Metascore
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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