BioShock

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Universal acclaim- based on 1482 Ratings

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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 **********************************************************************
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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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