BioShock

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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 3152 Ratings

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  1. Sambo
    Jan 14, 2008
    10
    The modern age of gaming now represents the early stages of Hollywood. Designers getting name for themselves, famous voice actors, and games being turned into feature length films. As with the movies, art films are made. These films only appeal to a certain audience. I give Bioshock 10 not because I am that certain audience (and believe me, I am) but for what it aimed to do, it does, and The modern age of gaming now represents the early stages of Hollywood. Designers getting name for themselves, famous voice actors, and games being turned into feature length films. As with the movies, art films are made. These films only appeal to a certain audience. I give Bioshock 10 not because I am that certain audience (and believe me, I am) but for what it aimed to do, it does, and it does it VERY well. Most games cannot accomplish such (Lookin' at you, Halo 3).… Expand
  2. ColeF.
    Jan 14, 2008
    10
    An amazing game that is scary and exciting. though some of the splicers you must kill look kind of cartoonish the blood water and generally everthing else looks amazing if you gave this anything bellow an 8 you shouldn't be rating games because obviously you don't know a good game when you see it.
  3. RichardW.
    Jan 13, 2008
    0
    It amounts to a technical demo of the U3 engine in essence. In gameplay, it's repetitive and easy. I don't care what anyone says, if you've played shooters before you can play this on the hardest setting with no challenge, and there's nothing unique enough to provide a motivation for moving forward. Really, plasmids are nothing new, we've seen similar things in It amounts to a technical demo of the U3 engine in essence. In gameplay, it's repetitive and easy. I don't care what anyone says, if you've played shooters before you can play this on the hardest setting with no challenge, and there's nothing unique enough to provide a motivation for moving forward. Really, plasmids are nothing new, we've seen similar things in Jedi Knight II, System Shock,etc. Graphically it's impressive. But what everyone praises it for- storytelling- it seems subpar. Am I the only person who sees the blatant Atlas Shrugged ripoff as a ripoff, not an "influence"? It isn't influenced at all by the philosophy as a few reviewers claimed, no doubt too enthralled by the bandwagon to read the book in question before jumping on it. It seemed like every reviewer had a hardon for the games-as-art idea and wanted to talk about it as much as possible instead of the lackluster gameplay, but fine, where's the meat of the plot? We have this: "Ryan believes in this thing completely, and Fontaine believes in nothing. At the end of the day, they're almost equally dangerous. [Fontaine] is a nihilist, all he cares about is himself. He has something missing in him that makes us human." I missed how this is any more interesting than the time honored concept Nintendo uses of light-world/dark-world.… Expand
  4. MattA.
    Jan 11, 2008
    10
    Awsome...awsome game. One of the most engaging experiences with the first person shooter. It doesn't reinvent the genre...however...it nearly perfects it, and every detail seemed to be addressed with a stellar production value. The music...atmosphere, and graphics may be one of the best out there. Highly recommended for those looking for a beautiful and engaging experience.
  5. AlexR.
    Jan 11, 2008
    9
    Amazing game. I truly feel as if the developers put their heart and sould into this title. The only reason why I gave it a 9 because it drags a little in the middle, but if you can push through you will recieve one of the most rewarding final few hours in gaming. Do not listen to the reviewers who give it a 0 or 1.. I mean, they are talking about the brilliance of Doom 3....come on.
  6. Stuart
    Jan 8, 2008
    10
    I love this game. It has a great storyline and a one of a kind atmosphere. It immersed me in it from start to finish. Highly Recommended.
  7. MarkD.
    Jan 8, 2008
    10
    When reading through all these user reviews, one can easily tell the age of the reviewer in question, or the style of game the person likes to play. To put it simply: This game is not, in any way, like any FPS or RPG or action game you've ever played. It's a .... mature game, full of themes and concepts that, quite frankly, are more easily understood if one has more life When reading through all these user reviews, one can easily tell the age of the reviewer in question, or the style of game the person likes to play. To put it simply: This game is not, in any way, like any FPS or RPG or action game you've ever played. It's a .... mature game, full of themes and concepts that, quite frankly, are more easily understood if one has more life experience. This is not an insult in anyway -- it's just that this game is so remarkably different. It's not for those who want huge explosions and tons of different enemies to kill. Those are fine things in a game (I enjoy them also), but that's not this game's purpose. This game's goal is to immerse you into a new, yet familiar world ... one that's been ravaged not by aliens or invaders but by our own hubris ... and that allows a person to play the game the way they want. As another reviewer pointed out, it's only linear if you allow it to be ... it's only repetitive if you go in playing it like every other game you've played. It's not -- in terms of graphics (stunning), music (best I've ever heard), voice acting (award-worthy), and story (incredibly thought provoking), it's unlike anything ever made. I've never been so wowed by a game since Grand Theft Auto III, and while it's not everyone's style, I'd have to say it'll be a long time before I'm wowed again.… Expand
  8. WilliamT.
    Jan 7, 2008
    9
    A hot bath starts out as scalding to some people. They might try and wait for the water to cool to fully experience it. Others may hop right in. At first the water burns, but they persist. Soon the water becomes natural to them and the "Scalding water" before becomes pleasant. That's what stepping into BioShock is like. The story starts out confusing. You feel that you're A hot bath starts out as scalding to some people. They might try and wait for the water to cool to fully experience it. Others may hop right in. At first the water burns, but they persist. Soon the water becomes natural to them and the "Scalding water" before becomes pleasant. That's what stepping into BioShock is like. The story starts out confusing. You feel that you're missing out on many plot twists and that the game has been rushed. Those who stop playing an hour in will get up and leave. But those who keep going will be rewarded. Soon the plot makes sense, the weapons become not as powerful and you find yourself making frightfully hard decisions. I won't say any more as doing so would spoil the experience. BioShock will take time to adjust to the temperature. But when it does, oh, how glorious it is to dive in. A must own for any FPS shooter fan looking for the same action that they have played over and over in so many other games and people who want a new experience. BioShock caters for both.… Expand
  9. ChrisT.
    Jan 6, 2008
    9
    I loved this game. Who can't help but get deeply immersed in the beautifully torturous world of rapture.
  10. NigelT.
    Jan 3, 2008
    8
    This game is spectacular. The entire idea, control, atmoshpere, graphics, story, gameplay, is just something you see many games being able to do all of these things well at the same time. Most times its a game of give and take when it comes to all of these elements, but this game does it all well with great balance. If this isn't in your collection, I feel sorry for you. Really, the This game is spectacular. The entire idea, control, atmoshpere, graphics, story, gameplay, is just something you see many games being able to do all of these things well at the same time. Most times its a game of give and take when it comes to all of these elements, but this game does it all well with great balance. If this isn't in your collection, I feel sorry for you. Really, the only problem I can find is that the deaths of the enemys can be a little choppy and repeatative. I was just surprised because every other aspect of the game is of such a high caliber. As for some of the earlier posts. One person compaired it with the System Shock games. This is a System Shock game! Its been developed by the same people, and is openly noted as the successor to System Shock 2. Then for the Doom 3 comparison. If anything the makers of Doom 3 owe thanks to the Bioshock, since they also made System Shock 1/2 they have been in the full 3-D FPS Horro game way before Doom 3 came along, and now that I think of it I can definatly see how Doom 3 has pulled many influences from the System Shock series. You're welcome.… Expand
  11. BobT.
    Jan 2, 2008
    10
    Don't listen to these morons giving this a 0 or 1, when it comes to single-player gaming experiences, Bioshock is as close to perfection as any game has ever come. An incredibly polished game with a very mature (certainly not for kids or anyone who wants there shooters as mindless as possible) yet amazing story and in my opinion the most immersive world ever created in a video game. Don't listen to these morons giving this a 0 or 1, when it comes to single-player gaming experiences, Bioshock is as close to perfection as any game has ever come. An incredibly polished game with a very mature (certainly not for kids or anyone who wants there shooters as mindless as possible) yet amazing story and in my opinion the most immersive world ever created in a video game. I've played a lot of games, and I can count on one hand how many I would call masterpieces, but Bioshock reaches that level.… Expand
  12. AlbertN.
    Jan 2, 2008
    10
    I think that this is one of the best games ever to be made and is very scary but at the same time fun.
  13. Aeschylus
    Jan 1, 2008
    1
    Imagine DOOM 3 without the gut wrenching viscera and H.P. Lovecraft inspired enemies. Imagine (literally) a watered down version of the brilliant gothic designs of DOOM 3. Finally, imagine running through the same corridors without any environmental change whatsoever between the runs, about 5 times for each level. Repetition is tedious. Especially when there's nothing new to look at.
  14. imnottellingyou
    Dec 30, 2007
    8
    Hey, bioshock's a great game, but it can feel very linear, when you just wanna kill a bunch of weird-mutant things. There is a variety of cool things you can do such as upgrading weapons and injectiong yourself with cool powers like telekinises, the abilty to shoot fire etc. Its creepy atmosphere get quite compeling, and you can get in some pretty sticky situations... like getting Hey, bioshock's a great game, but it can feel very linear, when you just wanna kill a bunch of weird-mutant things. There is a variety of cool things you can do such as upgrading weapons and injectiong yourself with cool powers like telekinises, the abilty to shoot fire etc. Its creepy atmosphere get quite compeling, and you can get in some pretty sticky situations... like getting trapped between two security cameras with no medkits while security bots fire at you trapped in a corner surrounded by spider splicers. that would be very bad. Its fun and creepy, yet it can be a challange and factor of throwing the controller at the wall or slamming on your keyboard.… Expand
  15. KurtC.
    Dec 28, 2007
    3
    Boring and not very good. Amazing production values (graphics/sound) and an average story, although it was presented well. The problem is the gameplay. It is just so lacking, and it is very sad to hear this compared with the System Shock games. They are in a completely different league to this game. Also, anyone who gives a game 100 out of 100, should not be in the business of reviewing anything.
  16. Wackelpudding
    Dec 28, 2007
    4
    The hype for Bioshock only confuses me. Gets on my nerves actually. The only truly impressive element of the graphics compared to other new releases is the water (and blood), the weaponry and models remind me far too much of something like Time Splitters, cartoony and flimsy. The 'atmosphere' becomes dull, and the gameplay is repetitive. I found it a quickly tedious The hype for Bioshock only confuses me. Gets on my nerves actually. The only truly impressive element of the graphics compared to other new releases is the water (and blood), the weaponry and models remind me far too much of something like Time Splitters, cartoony and flimsy. The 'atmosphere' becomes dull, and the gameplay is repetitive. I found it a quickly tedious bodge-together of older ideas: not much more than Deus Ex plus timesplitters with backdrops like the rendered locations from point and click adventure games of Yore. The 'style' is uninspiring. I cannot understand it's popularity. On PC, I found this game Seriously Disappointing.… Expand
  17. BillG.
    Dec 24, 2007
    10
    Just amazing ! I feel like l have been transported to another world and time. No other game has this feel to it. Well done ! It deserves to be 'game of the year' easily ! Others who have given it a low score just don't get it, and they never will.
  18. TimC.
    Dec 22, 2007
    7
    I do not understand what all the fuss is about this game. I was expecting so much more from reading all these reviews. Graphics were good, story was good with excellent voice acting, but the gameplay was same ole same ole FPS. While the story and voice acting were good it was not the incredible life changing-never look at videogames the same- be all end all experience that has been I do not understand what all the fuss is about this game. I was expecting so much more from reading all these reviews. Graphics were good, story was good with excellent voice acting, but the gameplay was same ole same ole FPS. While the story and voice acting were good it was not the incredible life changing-never look at videogames the same- be all end all experience that has been described by so many reviews.… Expand
  19. JosephD.
    Dec 20, 2007
    8
    It's a good game overall, but after a while it gets rather repetitive. All you do is shoot one enemy after another that don't seem to change and the shooting mechanics take some getting used to. The story in general is great, some cool twists towards the end but not as spectacular as everyone says it is. However beyond these flaws the game is excellent and well worth a purchase.
  20. AndrewM.
    Dec 17, 2007
    10
    It's a shame that people score this game low because it's "linear" or "too easy" or "has no multiplayer." If you only want multiplayer, it's simple: don't buy this game. You won't like it. But this game is only as linear and easy as you want it to be. There are different difficulty settings for a reason. Yes, the shock/wrench combo works throughout the game. Yes, It's a shame that people score this game low because it's "linear" or "too easy" or "has no multiplayer." If you only want multiplayer, it's simple: don't buy this game. You won't like it. But this game is only as linear and easy as you want it to be. There are different difficulty settings for a reason. Yes, the shock/wrench combo works throughout the game. Yes, it makes the game easier. So how about not using it? Amazingly enough, with all the powers and weapons in the game, there is more than just shock/wrench. Ever tried telling the security system to attack itself? Well neither have I, but it's worth a shot. Even better, you don't have to follow the arrow everywhere. There are actually rooms the story doesn't take you through. Go in them. As for the story, read Atlas Shrugged. This game is blunt about being based on Ayn Rand, and it does an amazing job of incorporating her philosophy into a game. You're playing a video game and learning political philosophy at the same time! Amazing! There are many, many disturbing moments that reminded me of something Silent HIll would think up. If you play this game like a regular FPS, that's all it will be. But if you take the time to think about your actions and the story, it's much more than that. You're constantly fighting off humans twisted by genetic alteration, and to do so you regularly use the same alterations on yourself. If that doesn't make you think, chances are you aren't aware enough to play this game. And I call it a game reluctantly, because in all honesty it's more like art.… Expand
  21. JamesB
    Dec 17, 2007
    1
    It's just dreadful - totally linear, plot irrelevant to the action, you can just keep dying and coming back to kill the Big Daddies who retain damage inflicted on them before you die so you need NO SKILL whatsoever to complete it. Boring, repetitious and utterly disappointing after the thrilling first couple of hours play when it promises so much, but delivers nothing from that point.It's just dreadful - totally linear, plot irrelevant to the action, you can just keep dying and coming back to kill the Big Daddies who retain damage inflicted on them before you die so you need NO SKILL whatsoever to complete it. Boring, repetitious and utterly disappointing after the thrilling first couple of hours play when it promises so much, but delivers nothing from that point. I have no idea how it has scored such fabulous reviews, no idea at all! An absolute shame considering the promise shown early on. I gave it 1 as it looks and sounds gorgeous.… Expand
  22. MikeM.
    Dec 11, 2007
    10
    Simply one of the best games ever, when you beat it, you'll want to go back and play it a different way. You can play using only guns, powers, stealth, traps, or combinations. The best part of bioshock is that the story will touch you and shock you in both good and bad way. Warning when some poeple wrote that this game is evil, it is true, real life isnt always filledwith gum drops.
  23. BryanBriceno
    Dec 10, 2007
    0
    wtf HORRIBLE GAME THEY SHOULD GET ALL THE GAMES BACK AND GIVE THE PEOPLE THERE MONEY SO THE CREATORS CAN SHOVE THE GAME UP THERE LOOSE BUT WHOLE.....DONT FUCK WITH HALO 3 FANS YOU GUYS WANNA GO TO WAR LETS GO TO WAR LETS START A BIG ASS HALO 3 VS BIO SHOCK RIOT WE WILL DEFINNATELY WIN BIO SHOCK JUST HAS A BUNCH OF FAGET LOVERS.
  24. JimmyJ.
    Dec 10, 2007
    10
    From the moment you come up for air after the plane crash, you know you're playing an unbelievable game. This game lived up to every expectation that I had for it. The one thing I would have changed is the Vita-Chamber checkpoint system, and now a recent update has addressed that. This game is genius. Sure it borrowed elements from other games, but what game doesn't these From the moment you come up for air after the plane crash, you know you're playing an unbelievable game. This game lived up to every expectation that I had for it. The one thing I would have changed is the Vita-Chamber checkpoint system, and now a recent update has addressed that. This game is genius. Sure it borrowed elements from other games, but what game doesn't these days??? Any person giving this a 0 is a complete loser and should be put to sleep. This game has so many jaw dropping moments that it'll make you happy you're a gamer. Buy it if you haven't already!… Expand
  25. RyanM.
    Dec 10, 2007
    0
    I absolutley detest any game that wins the game of the year award when it not only has no multiplayer content but, cant even get the campaign single player mode to be the least bit Non-Linear... Probably the single most boring game I have ever Played, So much for taking the ratings to heart and dropping $60 on something I hated so badly I felt selling it was wrong because I would be I absolutley detest any game that wins the game of the year award when it not only has no multiplayer content but, cant even get the campaign single player mode to be the least bit Non-Linear... Probably the single most boring game I have ever Played, So much for taking the ratings to heart and dropping $60 on something I hated so badly I felt selling it was wrong because I would be putting it back into circulation.… Expand
  26. ChrisC.
    Dec 7, 2007
    9
    Great game, and I'm not a shooter fan. The story and presentation style are just cool. A science fictiony twist on libertarian/objectivist philosophies to bring real interestingness and coolness to sort of a zombie-survival story formula. One question though. Why are people calling it an RPG? An FPS that happens to have a well constructed storyline does not an RPG make.
  27. JeremyL.
    Dec 7, 2007
    2
    Great graphics, good storyline, pretty good thriller. Nothing like I expected, no RPG element. Basic horror FPS. Would have been much better on PC, Xbox 360 isn't for FPS', I bought it for the RPG element it was advertised as having, and was disappointed to find that it was nothing like that.
  28. DavidL.
    Dec 5, 2007
    10
    Great game that deserves its high score. Graphicly its amazing and the atmosphere and gameplay is top notch.
  29. BobJ.
    Dec 4, 2007
    10
    This game is amazing. anyone who gives it even a 9 didn't really test out the wide variety of killing your foes,like using telekinesis on fire bolts to lodge it in foes, pull it out, then shoot it back in for rapid damage, using mines on objects(you have to plant them far apart from eachother to really do any damage), and taking advantage of those leaks from the cieling and This game is amazing. anyone who gives it even a 9 didn't really test out the wide variety of killing your foes,like using telekinesis on fire bolts to lodge it in foes, pull it out, then shoot it back in for rapid damage, using mines on objects(you have to plant them far apart from eachother to really do any damage), and taking advantage of those leaks from the cieling and electrocuting enemies through the use of the distraction dummy... oh, and it doesnt stop there. All the plasmids have more than one use, and if you just hate it....your just not using your head enough. The graphics are incredible, especially the water, and the big daddies are a fun challenge, and they infinitely respawn like the splicers in the game. The splicers are also great ai, the thuggish ones even run behind walls, then attack; making it harder to shoot them in the head. The spider and houdini splicers are both powerful and stealthy, the lead heads strafe and hell, even dash to the side or back flip to dodge some bullets, and the nitro splicers run away while throwing exploves at you (not to mention using smoke bombs to run away if you get close up). The story was superior to even movies, and the aiming is just actually easier than Halo controls. By far, this is going to be the best game of 2007, and will probably stay the highest rated 360 game on here (it wouldve been 97 if there werent so many inaccurate reviewers that gave it lower than 9.5s!)… Expand
  30. BabS.
    Dec 4, 2007
    4
    An ok shooter. The story is not catching at all, and the RPG elements are practically non existent. The big daddies are neither scary, and you meet them all the time. You can always predict what is to happen, and the enemies are neither variated. The "moral" choice is only to kill the evil small girls or let them go, big choice.
  31. NickM.
    Dec 3, 2007
    10
    This game is a masterpeice. Everything about it is fun. It graphics are amazing, its gameplay, amazing, and its storytelling, double amazing! there are no cutscenes where you cant play. it really marks that this year is the year when sick games are gunna come out. it makes up for that overrated pile of $#@! gears of war.
  32. Silver
    Dec 3, 2007
    0
    One of the most disappointing games of the last 10 years. Poor narative, watered-down RPG elements, weak structure, simply put every aspect of Bioshock is basic and pathetic. But the real crime for us is that instead of doing what we've all been asking and make System Shock 3, Irrational Games decided to make a dumb new IP, promote it as the 'spiritual successor' to their One of the most disappointing games of the last 10 years. Poor narative, watered-down RPG elements, weak structure, simply put every aspect of Bioshock is basic and pathetic. But the real crime for us is that instead of doing what we've all been asking and make System Shock 3, Irrational Games decided to make a dumb new IP, promote it as the 'spiritual successor' to their legendary previous title and then hope no one would notice when it turned out to be THE WORST GAME EVER. To anyone who hasn't played them or was to young at the time, please don't get Bioshock, instead go out and find copies of both Deus Ex and System Shock 2. It will cost about 10 quid and will be the best 10 quid you have ever spent.… Expand
  33. Shaun
    Dec 3, 2007
    9
    Very few games have managed this level of atmosphere. The story is great and the gameplay lets you make up new and fun ways to kill enemies. Bioshock is an addictive game, and with the upcoming update on Xbox 360 allowing you to replay with new plasmids and altered difficulty settings, there is NO reason not to play this if you haven't yet.
  34. JesseM.
    Dec 2, 2007
    10
    A scary twist of a game filled with many plot twists and great grahics the best part thought is the game play a true masterpiece that origentis from the System Shock series. All of the rooms look differnt a lot of work was put in level design. Weapons are fun but it is truly the plasmids that stand out. No other game lets you eletrcute your opponents or set them on fire. The best plasmedr A scary twist of a game filled with many plot twists and great grahics the best part thought is the game play a true masterpiece that origentis from the System Shock series. All of the rooms look differnt a lot of work was put in level design. Weapons are fun but it is truly the plasmids that stand out. No other game lets you eletrcute your opponents or set them on fire. The best plasmedr is telekesis anything is a weapon. Overall I recoment this title to any FPS fan RPG fan or Art fan.… Expand
  35. JoshS.
    Dec 2, 2007
    10
    I would suggest ignoring the previously two reviews since it doesnt even seem like they played the game. They probably were not around when video games didnt have multiplayer. I dont know if they know this but Super Mario 64 and Zelda: OoT didnt have multiplayer and they are two of the highest rated games of all-time. Now, to BioShock. It is easily one of the best games that has come out I would suggest ignoring the previously two reviews since it doesnt even seem like they played the game. They probably were not around when video games didnt have multiplayer. I dont know if they know this but Super Mario 64 and Zelda: OoT didnt have multiplayer and they are two of the highest rated games of all-time. Now, to BioShock. It is easily one of the best games that has come out in the past couple of years. The environment is simply stunning and combined with the storyline makes this one of the best single player games ever. This is one of the only games I have ever payed the full retail price for and believed it was worth it. Easily GOTY for me, and I bet quite a few other people aswell.… Expand
  36. PaulB.
    Dec 2, 2007
    10
    Possibly the game of the year. The graphical style of the game is stunning, the story is compelling, the character design is amazing and the sound is exceptional. On top of all that it actually adds a little spit n shine to the overcrowded FPS market. A benchmark for all single player FPS's to live up to.
  37. Exosus
    Dec 2, 2007
    10
    I try to avoid superlatives in my life, and even more so in my game reviews. That being said, this game is the single best game ever made. This is true art, poetry in motion, a triumph of, and tribute to, the beginning of art in gaming. Gameplay is flawless, storyline is engaging, graphics are glorious. However, the true joy of it is in a few things you wouldn't usually look for at I try to avoid superlatives in my life, and even more so in my game reviews. That being said, this game is the single best game ever made. This is true art, poetry in motion, a triumph of, and tribute to, the beginning of art in gaming. Gameplay is flawless, storyline is engaging, graphics are glorious. However, the true joy of it is in a few things you wouldn't usually look for at all, let alone expect to change a game. First, philosophy. It truly makes the intelligent mind wonder at the possibilities of mankind, to all the little what-ifs hidden in the human psyche. It allows one a glimpse into mankind, and into our future. Second, and this is going to surprise you, sound design. The musical accompaniment adds a depth to the horror you see around you by simply ignoring it. The innocence of what you are hearing combined with the horror of what you are seeing adds a remarkable amount to the already unfathomable depth of the experience. All in all, if this isn't the perfect gaming experience, then I am left to wonder if we will ever see it.… Expand
  38. SeanF.
    Dec 1, 2007
    10
    Probally better than sliced bread, this game is the best fps I have ever played. The games strays away from the all to familiar Halo 3 combat style where you get to slice through enemies like a hot knife through butter. Now i'm not going to criticize halo, it's a great franchise, but the third one left me feeling a bit empty inside. Bioshock is an amazing game, because of how Probally better than sliced bread, this game is the best fps I have ever played. The games strays away from the all to familiar Halo 3 combat style where you get to slice through enemies like a hot knife through butter. Now i'm not going to criticize halo, it's a great franchise, but the third one left me feeling a bit empty inside. Bioshock is an amazing game, because of how much strategy and complexity is involved in ever fight you get into. Not only is the gameplay some of the most fun I've had on a game since halo 1, but it also has the most well-developed plot of any game I've played in years. I reccomend that you all buy it, because you will never look back.… Expand
  39. DanG.
    Nov 30, 2007
    4
    I just couldnt bring myself to finish it. It wasnt that bad, it just wasnt anything special and I had better games to play (Halo 3). Although the story was interesting and the atmosphere was incedibly deep, the gameplay was meh. Killing the splicers and Big Daddies just felt like a chore and the . I dont understand why the reviewers cant stop raving about it; its just not that special.
  40. MetalD.
    Nov 29, 2007
    1
    As Anthony said this game is an over marketed disasterpiece, a bit fun but not worth your 60 bucks. Better to rent this game since you will beat it in a night or two, it doesnt have multi-player so no reason to keep it. Don't buy into the hype guys the most anticipated games of the year are often times the worst.
  41. AnthonyG.
    Nov 26, 2007
    1
    A triumph of marketing, bribed critics, and discussion boards flooded with paid advertisers. When the diction of most positive reviewers includes A triumph of marketing, bribed critics, and discussion boards flooded with paid advertisers. You'll love that the diction of most "user's" positive reviews includes words like "intriguing" and "a boon to gamers", definitely things that A triumph of marketing, bribed critics, and discussion boards flooded with paid advertisers. When the diction of most positive reviewers includes A triumph of marketing, bribed critics, and discussion boards flooded with paid advertisers. You'll love that the diction of most "user's" positive reviews includes words like "intriguing" and "a boon to gamers", definitely things that I say all the time. Right on gamers!!! The best part of this title by far, are the reviewers which criticize the game for being too evil and dark. I think I'll post some reviews which criticize it for being too super-duper-fun too! NEATO! Ok gamers, suit up and go buy the awesomest game ever. Wait...is that a glitchy, repetitive, clumsy, pile of un-playtested goodness on my screen? Without multiplayer? Yeah well BUY ANOTHER COPY it's definitely going to be even BETTER THE SECOND TIME AROUND!… Expand
  42. JoshQ.
    Nov 22, 2007
    5
    Note that I love both RPG and FPS genres very much and that i was awaiting bioshock months before release. Bioshock is extremely overrated. There's too many false prelease features to even name. Overall, the game has little if any RPG aspect, its completely linear, the environment is static (which is completely what it was meant not to be), theres only 6 guns and 2 upgrades per which Note that I love both RPG and FPS genres very much and that i was awaiting bioshock months before release. Bioshock is extremely overrated. There's too many false prelease features to even name. Overall, the game has little if any RPG aspect, its completely linear, the environment is static (which is completely what it was meant not to be), theres only 6 guns and 2 upgrades per which dont rlly add much to the game, wen i was goin thru it i didnt really say much to myself but wen i completeled i realized i had no fun and beat it just to satisfy myself rather than leaving a purchased game incomplete, tehre's just too much I could say to make a small comment on it.… Expand
  43. BenB.
    Nov 21, 2007
    9
    Bioshock has all the elements of a great FPS and then throws in more to create a totally new experience. The controls are easy to use. The plot is excellent and has some great voice acting. They did and excellent job making this place feel like an underwater city.
  44. mikemorrison
    Nov 20, 2007
    10
    This is truely the way video games story lines shoud be told, i read all the review before playing and all the poeple that gave this game a 8 or a 10 are correct, ive played cod4 and halo 3 and let me tell you that bioshock is the best game of 2007 and that says alot.
  45. Evan
    Nov 19, 2007
    9
    Good story, great art design, and a great gameworld are the highlights. The too-faithful-to-System Shock 2 gameplay holds it back.
  46. AlessandroF.
    Nov 19, 2007
    9
    Probably one of the best "alternative" FPS ever. Great story and great gameplay. A "Must have" for everyone.
  47. biosux
    Nov 19, 2007
    3
    3? Yes a 3 for the occasionally pretty graphics and an attempt at a different story from most drab shooters.

    After that there's nothing left to talk about in a positive light as it's all downhill, controls, widescreen, pacing, rewards, enemy variety, respawns, BUGS, BUGS, crashes, BUGS, 2k's attitude to customers... basically a very poor game masquerading as the best    3? Yes a 3 for the occasionally pretty graphics and an attempt at a different story from most drab shooters.

    After that there's nothing left to talk about in a positive light as it's all downhill, controls, widescreen, pacing, rewards, enemy variety, respawns, BUGS, BUGS, crashes, BUGS, 2k's attitude to customers... basically a very poor game masquerading as the best thing since sliced bread.

    I'm sure on the 360 this game feels a lot better but on PC it's a pale imitation of it's spiritual predecessor (system shock 2). It doesn't even work ergonomically, it's got useless controls and when it's not crashing the gameplay is actually very poor. See edges or gamecritics review for the real skinny on this 'game'.

    Avoid like the plague or at least try on rental,.. oh hey that's exactly what you do when you BUY the PC version because the DRM means you get a few installs and that's it, even with it's revoke tool, it doesn't work so you basically won't get to install it much every time you reformat, which thankfully you won't want to anyway because the game is that dull.

    A damp squib in the firework box of PC gaming and one best killed off before it's legacy comes to represent the 'best' of what gaming has to offer.    … Expand
  48. AlanA.
    Nov 18, 2007
    10
    Great Game. Compelling story line and great game play keeps you in Gaming Bliss. You have to inject your self with plasmids and that is really where the originality and variety kicks in. The great graphics and art deco feel are really a plus also. THIS GAME IS PERFECTION! Bioshock IS the best FPS out there.
  49. elzilcho
    Nov 18, 2007
    10
    Bioshock is an amazing game in all aspects. Whether you play it for a story that I wish was a book or just to be freaked out beyond belief, Bioshock is a game anyone can enjoy. Those who find controversy in the Little Sister part of the game obviously don't realize that you can save them. I did and it was worth way more than extra experience. Never has a game convinced me to play Bioshock is an amazing game in all aspects. Whether you play it for a story that I wish was a book or just to be freaked out beyond belief, Bioshock is a game anyone can enjoy. Those who find controversy in the Little Sister part of the game obviously don't realize that you can save them. I did and it was worth way more than extra experience. Never has a game convinced me to play good like Bioshock.… Expand
  50. JakeH.
    Nov 18, 2007
    2
    This game was great at 1st but after an hour the game gets repetative e.g there are only so many enemy types and most of the time the games objectives are go there collect that. The gameplay isnt that good either and enemies dont react the way you think they should when they are shot. For an FPS it is quite a long game but that just means more time wasted because it has to be one of the This game was great at 1st but after an hour the game gets repetative e.g there are only so many enemy types and most of the time the games objectives are go there collect that. The gameplay isnt that good either and enemies dont react the way you think they should when they are shot. For an FPS it is quite a long game but that just means more time wasted because it has to be one of the most dissapointing endings i have ever seen.… Expand
  51. bobbunteeh
    Nov 17, 2007
    10
    if you dont like this game...you dont like video games...there is no help for you out there. i suggest to those negative people, to sell their systems. dont fill up review spaces with your idiotic comments which actually might turn off potential buyers. what do you want in a game? seriously? these genius people who made this game made sure you have everything you could ask for in a videoif you dont like this game...you dont like video games...there is no help for you out there. i suggest to those negative people, to sell their systems. dont fill up review spaces with your idiotic comments which actually might turn off potential buyers. what do you want in a game? seriously? these genius people who made this game made sure you have everything you could ask for in a video game and still you aint happy...should it do what? take out your garbage? cook for you? find you a girlfriend?...damn.… Expand
  52. JohnD.
    Nov 17, 2007
    10
    HOLY [poop]!!! This game is a must own game, If you don't have it, go buy it. If you don't have xo, go buy it, then buy this!!!. The story was awesome, graphics were excellent and the atmosphere was superb. This is a perfect game.
  53. Imawesomes
    Nov 16, 2007
    6
    The game was went by too fast and battling the last boss made me feel like I was playing some crappy Nintendo game. This game is worth a rent but definitely not worth a buy no matter how pretty the cover looks.
  54. Mrfairratex
    Nov 16, 2007
    6
    This game is over-rated. It was pretty fun but it took me five days to beat and when you play the story, you don't encounter any problems with flooding. OK so the city is underwater.... SO WHAT. The fact that the city is underwater has no effect in the game.
  55. LionelE.
    Nov 16, 2007
    9
    Clever gameplay and an atmospheric world will draw you in, but it's the ideas and story that resonate even after the game finishes. That's a big accomplishment for a video game; this is one of the few games that can have impact in a way usually reserved for film, books or music.
  56. RayL.
    Nov 14, 2007
    10
    This game or half-life 2 is the greatest game (fps for sure) i've played. The whole presentation just spooked me out. The whole beginning to entering rapture was just so eerie. The game features THE best voice acting i've heard in a game. Sander Cohen is probably the creepiest most demented character i've seen. His random outbursts scared me. On to the graphics. Sure theThis game or half-life 2 is the greatest game (fps for sure) i've played. The whole presentation just spooked me out. The whole beginning to entering rapture was just so eerie. The game features THE best voice acting i've heard in a game. Sander Cohen is probably the creepiest most demented character i've seen. His random outbursts scared me. On to the graphics. Sure the character models are a bit cartoony but the characters are beautiful that way. As most people say, this game features the best water effects ever. That's not saying much. People complain about how "evil" this game is and the violence is to gory blah blah blah. Try Call of Duty 4 that's a violent/ maybe even evil game. Gameplay now. Really fun but i do wish the guns were a bit stronger (machine gun mostly). However the plasmids cancel out that negative point. Who knew shocking water with a bunch of splicers is actually pretty amazingly fun. Everything about this game is well crafted, story, gameplay, graphics and all. Oh and story forgot to mention it, features the coolest twist and turns in a game. There you have it. Why Bioshock is tied for one of the greatest game i've ever played.… Expand
  57. HunterDooley
    Nov 14, 2007
    2
    Bioshock is one of those games where the first couple of days you have it, u think its like the best game you've ever played.
    You get a little deeper into the story and you realize its nothing more than a polished up game thats extremely overrated.
    Game play is fun to begin with, but the sparkle fades away when you find yourself killing monsters the same way over and over again.    Bioshock is one of those games where the first couple of days you have it, u think its like the best game you've ever played.
    You get a little deeper into the story and you realize its nothing more than a polished up game thats extremely overrated.
    Game play is fun to begin with, but the sparkle fades away when you find yourself killing monsters the same way over and over again. Graphics are mind-bendingly stunning but the luster fades off after awhile. If you want long lasting fun get COD4,Gears,Halo 3, or the Orange Box.    … Expand
  58. davewinston
    Nov 13, 2007
    7
    When I first played the game i thought it was brilliant and completely compelling the atmosphere was imense and some parts scared me s***less. But after about an hour of playing time, the gameplay became a bit repetetive and the shocks and excitement had gone. It had turned from an atmospheric horror FPS to just a FPS. And then all it did was change enviornments, from a dock to a forestWhen I first played the game i thought it was brilliant and completely compelling the atmosphere was imense and some parts scared me s***less. But after about an hour of playing time, the gameplay became a bit repetetive and the shocks and excitement had gone. It had turned from an atmospheric horror FPS to just a FPS. And then all it did was change enviornments, from a dock to a forest etc. and you had to do something to get somewhere but before you did that you had to do this. The plot began to fade and i just started from the begginning because it was so good.
    There is not a great range of enemies, the big daddies are great but there are too many to make them fun, the alarms are extremely irritating and the rest of the enemies are amazing until later in the game where there are dozens running at you. Overall it leaves you feeling like your playing the very first DOOM game.
    On the other hand the weapons are a bonus even though you never have any ammo for them.. and the powers are quite nifty even though you always use weapons instead anyway. The graphics are amazing and the storyline is great and very original aswell as the well developed subplots. The game has strived to achieve amazing detail and realism but most especially atmosphere, of which there is plenty.
    Personnaly i believe that the game starts of brilliantly but it is then stretched out way too far.    … Expand
  59. Mateo
    Nov 11, 2007
    10
    I cant believe some of the reviews users are putting on this site, or maybe I can, some of these reviews by 'different users" seem very similar. Seriously, jealous Sony fanboys writing bad reviews on a clearly amazing games. As for people who say its to scary please dont bother weve heard it all before and we just wont to play GAMES!!!
  60. Ray
    Nov 10, 2007
    6
    Bioshock, at first, was full of so much hope.. we consumers lead to believe from the previews a few months back. Then came one of those familiar days when a game is released on a Friday, in which many people rush out from Work or School to buy 'the most anticipated game of the year'. I have done this with many games, including Bioshock on release day. I payed £40 for this Bioshock, at first, was full of so much hope.. we consumers lead to believe from the previews a few months back. Then came one of those familiar days when a game is released on a Friday, in which many people rush out from Work or School to buy 'the most anticipated game of the year'. I have done this with many games, including Bioshock on release day. I payed £40 for this game and i kept telling myself it's going to be an amazing game based on final reviews of top end magazines and websites.. i didn't find one bad review out there. I played the game for 2 hours straight, and i thought to myself 'yeah, i'm slowly getting into this..it's great!'. Yet as i progressed further into the game i realised it's the same thing over and over. There's only 2 types of enemies really.. the pathetic, annoying, running splicers and the big daddy's. There is a limited choice of weapons and ammo throughout the game and you will find yourself on 90% of occasions just using your wrench and plasmids. You will neally always be lacking ammo for your selection of nice looking weapons. The environment always looks similar to where you just left no matter where you go, and the compass arrow is painfully sensitive to your movement that it can be easy to go around in circles in some places. Overall this could have been a great title had 2K added a handfull of more gameplay features such as loads more ammo, a bigger variety of AI to encounter, and a less linear envionment leaving the user with a feeling of DeJavu. The only thing that is near brilliant is the storyline. Also, where on earth is the multiplayer? It is essential these days to have a multiplayer mode packed with a 'big FPS game' like this (could have been). If you want to play a great FPS that has multiplayer get Gears of War, Call Of Duty 4, or perhaps Halo 3 (the 3 biggest titles on the 360 thus far).… Expand
  61. PeterG.
    Nov 10, 2007
    10
    Artistically deep and emotionally engaging. Superb graphics, fun and excellent gameplay, amazing and ambient sound to boot. Pretty much perfect.
  62. JasonT.
    Nov 9, 2007
    10
    Without a doubt one of the most impressive games I have ever played. I usually dislike FPS's, but Bioshock cannot be regarded as simply an FPS. The storyline is unlike any I have experienced in gaming. The twists and turns keep you on edge, and the eerie atmosphere takes you far from your living room and deep into the Ayn Rand inspired world of Rapture. Highly recommended, and damn Without a doubt one of the most impressive games I have ever played. I usually dislike FPS's, but Bioshock cannot be regarded as simply an FPS. The storyline is unlike any I have experienced in gaming. The twists and turns keep you on edge, and the eerie atmosphere takes you far from your living room and deep into the Ayn Rand inspired world of Rapture. Highly recommended, and damn near unmissable.… Expand
  63. NelsonP.
    Nov 8, 2007
    10
    What bugs me the most about all these negative reviews is the fact that the game is too 'evil' for them. WTF? The game is based on CHOICE! Choose to kill or choose to avoid; Choose to harvest or choose to rescue; Choose to live or choose to die. Those mutated people want to kill you for your ADAM!!! Do you have to play for awhile to know why it's so violent? Yes. Is it What bugs me the most about all these negative reviews is the fact that the game is too 'evil' for them. WTF? The game is based on CHOICE! Choose to kill or choose to avoid; Choose to harvest or choose to rescue; Choose to live or choose to die. Those mutated people want to kill you for your ADAM!!! Do you have to play for awhile to know why it's so violent? Yes. Is it really violent? Absolutely. Does it say on the back of the box where the mature rating is placed? You bet! All in all, gaming wise, this really is an achievement. Halo cannot provide a story like this!!! And the graphics are top notch, and the game play is different, which is refreshing b/c the same thing gets old so new ways to play and control your character are welcome. And come on, it is really easy to play. If you're the type of gamer that's all about the kill w/out having to question why you do it, then this is NOT the game for you. This really is a mature game b/c it makes you question even you're own nature... are you prepared to sacrifice another for your own benefit? Or are you going to save lives? Halo3 still rocks, I even own the legendary edition of the damn thing... but until I get a story like that on a Halo game, BioShock deserves the title of Game of the Year. 10/10 1… Expand
  64. UNReal101
    Nov 8, 2007
    10
    I just completed the game &, between working @ my job & going to school, I must say it is a truly engrossing experience. Best Game of 2007, PERIOD. And before you say anything else, I am a huge Halo fan, & I o have Halo3, but nothing can beat this game's incredible, yet strangely sad, story.
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  65. LarsB.
    Nov 7, 2007
    10
    Best game experience since resident evil 4! Excellent storytelling.
  66. JustinB.
    Nov 5, 2007
    10
    along with "future wars" on amiga back in 1990, Bioshock is the most artistically inspiring game I have ever played. half life 2 comes close but bioshock is a different animal in every aspect. the amount of freedom is mind blowing, even though it takes place indoors. The freedom to exploit those havok physics in a full and modified unreal engine such as this never gets old. especially along with "future wars" on amiga back in 1990, Bioshock is the most artistically inspiring game I have ever played. half life 2 comes close but bioshock is a different animal in every aspect. the amount of freedom is mind blowing, even though it takes place indoors. The freedom to exploit those havok physics in a full and modified unreal engine such as this never gets old. especially when you throw in all the bio upgrades such as telekinesis (mind over matter) and things like freezing, burning and sending electric shocks at your enemies. the art direction is academy award worthy,a world set in a decayed art deco city built underwater, you feel like you are playing a french sci-fi movie; mainly reminiscent of "city of the lost children". whichever way you look at this, this is sophistication in video game design. people who play games to so called "pwn-or own" or whatever might gripe about this being too dark and slow and not being online...but thats okay, i have played games with these people and frankly dont understand how they get any enjoyment out of games when they run around like roaches and shooting enemies like products rolling on a factory band, yelling and screaming through the process...living a virtual self-indulgent pre-adolescence orgasm. if you are however a grown up and intelligent gamer who despise hypes and mindless commercial traps to steal your hard earned money, Bioshock comes as a fresh option to adress your next-gen kicks and satisfy all the same...and a lot more. buy it now, you will miss out if you don't.… Expand
  67. WyattG.
    Nov 5, 2007
    10
    Bioshock is NOT a perfect game, there are some small things wrong with it, but what it does have to offer is just so good that it would be cruel not to give it a 10 out of 10. It is very rare for hype in a game not to lead to disappointment, but it is even rarer for a game that was hyped as much as Bioshock to not only match the hype but indeed exceed it by delivering on the promise of Bioshock is NOT a perfect game, there are some small things wrong with it, but what it does have to offer is just so good that it would be cruel not to give it a 10 out of 10. It is very rare for hype in a game not to lead to disappointment, but it is even rarer for a game that was hyped as much as Bioshock to not only match the hype but indeed exceed it by delivering on the promise of providing a unique gaming experience that will floor you in every way possible. The central reason for why this game is so good is the story. Unlike many action games where you can skip past the story and not feel like you have missed anything, in Bioshock you will find yourself searching every last room just to make sure you don't skip any parts of the story ! The story is then backed up by a fantastic underwater setting, creepy lighting and sound effects, superb characters and voice acting, and sensational gameplay. Make sure you find room in your wallet to buy this game because you will not be disappointed in your purchase.… Expand
  68. CharlesB.
    Nov 5, 2007
    10
    Fantastic game, worth all the praise. GOTY material. A few VERY MINOR flaws, but the good overshadows any of them. Story, Graphics, Gameplay. all 3 are just amazing. A few posters seem to think that ammo is too hard to find. Well I"ve played he entire game with plenty of ammo, towards the end i had my pick of whatever weapon i wanted, theres always a machine to hack and purchase ammo and Fantastic game, worth all the praise. GOTY material. A few VERY MINOR flaws, but the good overshadows any of them. Story, Graphics, Gameplay. all 3 are just amazing. A few posters seem to think that ammo is too hard to find. Well I"ve played he entire game with plenty of ammo, towards the end i had my pick of whatever weapon i wanted, theres always a machine to hack and purchase ammo and supplies nearby. Either you need to work on your aim, or use plasmids more. as theres always tons of ammo to find.. infact i felt there was a bit TOO MUCH... Others complained about some plasmids being too exploitable. Yes, some are VERY powerful (electrobolt) and if you wanted, you could tear through the game using only 1 or 2 plasmids. But what fun is that? The game gives you choices.. if you want to be "cheap" and just blast through the game as easily as possible than you can. But if you wish to have a little more fun, you can use some of the less powerful plasmids and set up elaborite ways to vanquish your foes. Finally the most ridicioulous criticizem of the game, its too "scary" or "evil" or "bloody". Are you kidding me? If Violence, blood, or other adult themes are not your cup of tea, then DONT PLAY THE GAME. Go play mario or the BEE MOVIE game or something. The level with the deranged doctor has to be one of the scariest levels in any game. I was tense and anxious during the entire level, it was very eerie and disturbing. THATS WHAT I PAID FOR!! i was expecting a scary, disturbing expirence. Just like a horror movie or psych thriller. This isint candy land or bible camp. People are appaled by violence in gaming, yet its perfectly fine in movies, TV, or real life... ive seen much worse in the nightly NEWS. Heres a tip for parents... MONITER WHAT YOUR KIDS ARE DOING. be PARENTS. dont expect TV or games to replace proper parenting. The games are not to blame, YOU ARE. You should be spending time with your kids and not expecting games to do it. These games are made for adults, the gamer generation is in their 30s now, and guess what our tastes have changed. i want to be scared, suprised, and challenged by my games. There is a picture of a guy with a friggin drill for a hand on the cover, what do you expect from the game? Unless its an underwater mining simulator, then guess what, its gonna be violent! This game is a mature title for adults, dont expect HALO type juvenile fun. Its dark, atmospheric, and requires thought on a higher level. This game is a piece of art. -c… Expand
  69. SteveDevo
    Nov 1, 2007
    10
    The best game i've ever played in my 30+ years on the planet. Beautifully crafted with a great sense of art direction and a superbly paced narrative.
    Some of the opinions on here are .... odd to say the least. I can appreciate the subject matter and some of the imagery is unsettling... thats the point. it is the human spirit at its worst. The old maxim of absolute power.
    Oh and    The best game i've ever played in my 30+ years on the planet. Beautifully crafted with a great sense of art direction and a superbly paced narrative.
    Some of the opinions on here are .... odd to say the least. I can appreciate the subject matter and some of the imagery is unsettling... thats the point. it is the human spirit at its worst. The old maxim of absolute power.
    Oh and for all the IDIOTS who give this 0 1's & 2's. I'd be interested in what you consider a great game to be. Share with the group.
    Personally - Bioshock, System Shock2, Sacred Halo, Ocarina    … Expand
  70. mickeykan
    Oct 29, 2007
    0
    bioshock is the worst game i ever played. I almost thought i was nes or probably superman 64. I even think superman 64 is a better game than bioshock. When i played it the person who got his plane crash and went in the lighthouse and said "there is only man no god". I say to myself why did the guy go in if he it is a dangerous place. it didn't have good because how can there robootsbioshock is the worst game i ever played. I almost thought i was nes or probably superman 64. I even think superman 64 is a better game than bioshock. When i played it the person who got his plane crash and went in the lighthouse and said "there is only man no god". I say to myself why did the guy go in if he it is a dangerous place. it didn't have good because how can there roboots and flying mini helicopter back in 1960 like what the hell they have video games that year well there is only few at the time but i bet those video game is better than bioshock for Nintendo 64 opps sorry (bad graphics, crappest storyline of all time, worse shooting game of all times.) It's only for pc and xbox 360. it shouldn't game of the year and it should take superman 64 spot as the worse game of all times. The control is good but the storyline ruins it. When i got to the ending i didn't know atlas the guy who guide you through while holding his radio is the last master. even if you rescue all the girls the game is still crap. when you stab yourself with the needle it really hurts your eye while in a dark place and i can see polygon all over the place as if i thought i was playing nes. shooting are worst games of all time and people who said this is really good game needs to go to hell!!!!!!!! when i beat the game i just throw it away because that game is trash.… Expand
  71. ZiftK.
    Oct 28, 2007
    9
    Bioshock is successful in presenting a tremendous amount of fun, and artistic detail. The gameplay will keep you at the edge of your seat, and the graphics will "wow" you. Although there's no multi player, the over all package of Bioshock will suffice. In short, if you don't want your average FPS, go out and get Bioshock, a sure game of the year contender.
  72. SasukeU.
    Oct 26, 2007
    7
    It's a good game, but only if you like to spend the whole game indoors, i find Bioshock very boring, i would prefer Half-life 2 or Halo 3. However the graphics are excellent, the plot is decent, but the game is quite difficult, simplyu put don't buy this game if you just want a relaxing good fun first person shooter. I would give the graphics a 9/10 but i would only give it a It's a good game, but only if you like to spend the whole game indoors, i find Bioshock very boring, i would prefer Half-life 2 or Halo 3. However the graphics are excellent, the plot is decent, but the game is quite difficult, simplyu put don't buy this game if you just want a relaxing good fun first person shooter. I would give the graphics a 9/10 but i would only give it a 5/10 for its funess.… Expand
  73. ZakH.
    Oct 25, 2007
    10
    Amazing game. Great gameplay & story. One of the best games I have ever played.
  74. RyanJ.
    Oct 25, 2007
    10
    Only an 8.9 average rating among users?! How can that be? I've tried to understand some of the negative things a few peers have said about this game, and I just don't get it. I'm a very tough critic, but this game still managed to floor me in almost every possible way. There are a few minor quibbles I won't get into because they're easily overshadowed by the Only an 8.9 average rating among users?! How can that be? I've tried to understand some of the negative things a few peers have said about this game, and I just don't get it. I'm a very tough critic, but this game still managed to floor me in almost every possible way. There are a few minor quibbles I won't get into because they're easily overshadowed by the unpredictable plot and the beautifully conceived world of Rapture. This game doesn't exactly redefine what a first-person shooter is, but it takes the innovations other games have made in recent years and takes them to an even higher standard. In the end, BioShock doesn't have much real competition in the FPS genre outside Half-Life 2. I like Halo 3, but this game easily overshadows it, at least as far as single-player experience is concerned.… Expand
  75. JohnH.
    Oct 25, 2007
    10
    Great storyline with amazing graphics. Challenging and fun.
  76. TrevorM.
    Oct 25, 2007
    10
    This is one of the best games that I have ever played. The story is immersive and has numerous twists and turns. The graphics, music and gameplay all exceptionally well done and really draw you into the story. This game rasises the bar for what a video game can be. A must have.
  77. Warmonger
    Oct 23, 2007
    10
    A marvelous art deco adventure from begining to end,Bioshock keeps you immersed "literally" and never quite lets you come up for air. It certainly beats anything else that has come out this year.....destined to become game of the year.
  78. JayA.
    Oct 23, 2007
    1
    Certainly not worth the scores it has received. The graphics and storytelling are about all that's good - or rather, medicre - in this water-clogged interactive story. Gameplay (shoot once, run out of ammo, then pull out the wrench).
  79. AdamD.
    Oct 22, 2007
    10
    BioShock is a survival horror/FPS masterpiece because it takes the bland point shoot repeat style and shakes it up with plasmids, tonics, cunning enemies, and upgradeable weapons. This is easily the best survival horror game since Resident Evil 4.
  80. M.M.
    Oct 21, 2007
    10
    A breath taking experience from beginning to end its not just about shooting people its about using the environment and plasmids to kill hundreds of enemies.
  81. UncleDougB.
    Oct 17, 2007
    9
    A refreshing game with excellent visuals and compelling story. Gameplay is fine, but could use minor tweaking.
  82. MarkS
    Oct 17, 2007
    3
    Certainly not worth the scores it has received. The graphics and storytelling are about all that's good - or rather, medicre - in this water-clogged interactive story. Gameplay (shoot once, run out of ammo, then pull out the wrench) and fun (have I been here yet? Where am I? What am I doing? Is that thing good or bad? This is boring.. ) were clearly sacraficed in place of graphics.
  83. thedude
    Oct 15, 2007
    8
    This is a hard game for me to rate, because I was actually disappointed by it when I played, but it has kind of stuck with me since then. I looked forward to this game for a year, and the presentation in the demo floored me. But with all the 100's, and hype about it being one of the greatest games of all time, I found it pretty disappointing. I felt the same way about Half Life 2, This is a hard game for me to rate, because I was actually disappointed by it when I played, but it has kind of stuck with me since then. I looked forward to this game for a year, and the presentation in the demo floored me. But with all the 100's, and hype about it being one of the greatest games of all time, I found it pretty disappointing. I felt the same way about Half Life 2, though, and I know most people loved that. Half Life 2 felt like what I would expect, with a few great moments, and a bunch of stuff that I could have done without, like having to fend off the face huggers and the mosquito flying things all the time. Likewise, Bioshock had a gripping beginning, hit its peak with the Fort Fright section(like Ravenholm in HL2), and then just kind of seemed like a standard shooter to me the rest of the way. I found only a few of the plasmids effective, so even though they had a lot you could do, it only made sense to use one or two most of the time. The story was good, but not amazing. The presentation was great, but after the first hour or two you're used to it and it just comes down to the gameplay, which was pretty standard. But I have looked back on it with a certain fondness in hindsight since I played it, so I think it was another case of too much hype inflating a very good game into a so-called "master-piece". It's worth playing, but lower your expectations before you start it so you can be pleasantly surprised instead of let down.… Expand
  84. JayK.
    Oct 15, 2007
    10
    Easily the best game I ever played, and I've played a lot of games. Atmosphere, creativity, and gameplay are incredible. Mechanics, art, sound, levels, and immersion are incredible. The only fault I can find is that the game IS too easy, and I don't like my games hard. But if you don't save and reload too often, and if you play on hard, you are guaranteed one of the best Easily the best game I ever played, and I've played a lot of games. Atmosphere, creativity, and gameplay are incredible. Mechanics, art, sound, levels, and immersion are incredible. The only fault I can find is that the game IS too easy, and I don't like my games hard. But if you don't save and reload too often, and if you play on hard, you are guaranteed one of the best experiences in gaming.… Expand
  85. JacobB.
    Oct 11, 2007
    10
    One of the best games I have played in a long time
  86. BenR.
    Oct 11, 2007
    10
    This only has one failing but the single player experience is so strong that a lack of multiplayer can be disregarded. Buy this game - it is the best thing since sliced bread.
  87. TonyG.
    Oct 11, 2007
    2
    I'm shocked this game has received such acclaim. The graphics are nice and the story charming, but that's all. Gameplay is pathetically awful. Shoot, run out of ammo, & swing wrench. How this even got past playtesting is a mystery to me. Framerate begins to glitch and freeze when things get busy. Ammunition is stupidly scarce, requiring you to search every bit of garbage on the I'm shocked this game has received such acclaim. The graphics are nice and the story charming, but that's all. Gameplay is pathetically awful. Shoot, run out of ammo, & swing wrench. How this even got past playtesting is a mystery to me. Framerate begins to glitch and freeze when things get busy. Ammunition is stupidly scarce, requiring you to search every bit of garbage on the floor. Your primary weapons are zapping somebody with electricity and then clubbing them. You can't even access all the power menus from the standard game interface, these only unlock when you pick up an item. Skip this overhyped nonsense an d buy a real game like Halo 3.… Expand
  88. MikeJ.
    Oct 11, 2007
    9
    Like said before, it's almost nothing compared to the old System Shock 2, but this is what gaming has become today. And for that, it's pretty good.
  89. IanL.
    Oct 10, 2007
    8
    It's good, but not really great. The color palette is too dark to see many of the details, and there's no multiplayer.
  90. MichaelB.
    Oct 10, 2007
    10
    Puts a different twist on the also fantastic game system shock 2.
  91. JakeV.
    Oct 10, 2007
    9
    As close to perfect as technology allows. Makes Halo III look like Wolfenstein.
  92. KyleM.
    Oct 9, 2007
    9
    I love the fact of the game that you can get random objects and make your own ammo and other cool things out of it.
  93. Ben
    Oct 8, 2007
    10
    Great story, Great gameplay, Great Graphics. What more can you ask for?
  94. Chris
    Oct 8, 2007
    8
    It's a very much simplified, much easier, underwater (watered down?) version of System Shock 2. There's nothing wrong with that, but it's about time SS2 was re-released for gamers to know what a true masterpiece is like.
  95. SaulX.
    Oct 7, 2007
    8
    Great game, but no replay value once its done its done i tried going through twice but it got way to boring, the first time through , is lots of fun, I prefer halo 3 anyday since after u beat it, thats just the begining.
  96. GaryR.
    Oct 6, 2007
    9
    I was hooked on this game for weeks, but then i completed it and got all the achievments. So that was the end.. This game would eclipse halo 3 if it had a multiplayer... almost game of the year.
  97. AlexP.
    Oct 2, 2007
    10
    This is a great game. The ending is a little short, but face it this game is a overachiever. I would play this any day and dump Halo 3.
  98. BillyE.
    Oct 1, 2007
    2
    Bioshock has a lot of potential. Starting off with the good, the storyline is one of the best ever, and the audio tapes are a very nice touch. THE BAD. As promised, there are many ways of killing your enemies. Unfortunately, the game's difficulty is too easy. The developer told people that ammo would be scarce and it ISN'T. A brief search through the trash cans and tables of Bioshock has a lot of potential. Starting off with the good, the storyline is one of the best ever, and the audio tapes are a very nice touch. THE BAD. As promised, there are many ways of killing your enemies. Unfortunately, the game's difficulty is too easy. The developer told people that ammo would be scarce and it ISN'T. A brief search through the trash cans and tables of rapture will yield more than enough ammo. Also, the one-two punch introduced in the beginning of the game (shock+wrench) is useful throughout the entire game. Why use telekinesis on your enemies when you can just shock and whack them. Why use advanced tactics when you can just shock and whack your way to victory. Hacking? Its useful but too easy. Big daddys can be taken down by using a shotgun with electric bullets. Simple. Bioshock has many innovative features but it does not PROVIDE enough circumstances of which they can be utilized. Translation: Its too easy… Expand
  99. DavidG.
    Oct 1, 2007
    10
    Even though I recently bought Halo 3, I still find myself coming back to this game. I think it's the game's overall uniqueness. The story is captivating, the visuals are breathtaking, the AI is challenging, and the combat itself is rewarding. The game had me hooked from the very first moment when the plane crashed and you find yourself/your character desperately swimming in the Even though I recently bought Halo 3, I still find myself coming back to this game. I think it's the game's overall uniqueness. The story is captivating, the visuals are breathtaking, the AI is challenging, and the combat itself is rewarding. The game had me hooked from the very first moment when the plane crashed and you find yourself/your character desperately swimming in the ocean. I have played other titles that have allowed you to choose between right and wrong, but about midway through this game I felt an uncommon "gaming" emotion: guilt. Right then and there I decided to amend my evil ways and do the righteous thing. Basically, this is an extremely polished game, and I would recommend it to anybody of the appropriate age.… Expand
  100. JustinT.
    Oct 1, 2007
    8
    I would really say 8.5 here. The fact that there's no multiplayer is fine for a game like this, but its shortness hurts a bit. Its all about the story on this game baby. Difficulty in spades if you want it, or eternal re-spawns if you don't. Finding hiddin audio messages from the past and putting together your own past make this a kind of CSI-esque feel with a very dark premise. I would really say 8.5 here. The fact that there's no multiplayer is fine for a game like this, but its shortness hurts a bit. Its all about the story on this game baby. Difficulty in spades if you want it, or eternal re-spawns if you don't. Finding hiddin audio messages from the past and putting together your own past make this a kind of CSI-esque feel with a very dark premise. Not a lot of re-play value keeps this from being a 10, but a solid game anyone should like to play.… Expand
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#1 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2007
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#2 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2007
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#1 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2007

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Metascore
96

Universal acclaim - based on 88 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 88 out of 88
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  1. ActionTrip
    92
    In a nutshell, beyond any shadow of doubt, BioShock is an excellent single-player shooter experience. The undeniable quality of this title and its emphasis on true and not pseudo-mature storytelling and character development make it a must-have for every self-respecting gamer.
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  2. GameSpot
    90
    Its weak link is its unsatisfying no-skill-required combat, which might aim this one just over the head of the average Halo fan. But if you want to get a little fancy, there's a lot of fun to be had with some of the game's more indirect fighting methods. It builds an amazing atmosphere by using terrific graphics and sound to set a creepy mood. But BioShock's real strengths are as a compelling work of interactive fiction, and as a unique ride through a warped world with some great payoff built into its mysterious plot. If that description has you even the least bit interested, you won't be disappointed one bit.
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  3. GameDaily
    100
    The first-person shooter's great looking, has an engrossing storyline, a perfect balance of action and exploration and a totally customizable combat system that can be described as nothing less than video game rapture.
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