BioShock

 PlayStation 3
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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 1482 Ratings

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. goodgriff33
    Jan 24, 2023
    10
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  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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!
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. YokoHugo
    Jul 29, 2022
    7
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  17. HuevoAlce
    Jun 27, 2022
    10
    Bioshock offers great gameplay and a great story that challenges political philosophies.
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. Kvantaliani03
    Nov 20, 2021
    9
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  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. Alexander838
    Feb 28, 2021
    9
    9/10 **********************************************************************
  27. 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
  28. cheburagen
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    Начало великой серии, музыка антураж, кому вообще в голову такое пришло. Дайте две.
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
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Awards & Rankings

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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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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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