BioShock

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9.0

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  1. JeffR.
    Aug 25, 2007
    8
    The game's good, but I have to say the gameplay isn't really as compelling as we're being led to believe. It's very simple in its combat, It's easier than most FPS games, and it begins to have almost a repetitive feeling, as if you were playing the same level over and over against a different backdrop. Few games have had such well-crafted story elements, but even The game's good, but I have to say the gameplay isn't really as compelling as we're being led to believe. It's very simple in its combat, It's easier than most FPS games, and it begins to have almost a repetitive feeling, as if you were playing the same level over and over against a different backdrop. Few games have had such well-crafted story elements, but even on that subject it's not the best I've played. If i had the chance to go back and experience Max Payne 2, Half Life 2 or F.E.A.R. again for the first time rather than play bioshock, i would happily do so. That being said, it's a fun game, beautifully art directed and the story elements are solidly constructed.… Expand
  2. JeremyI.
    Aug 24, 2007
    10
    I haven't enjoyed a game this much since halo 2.
  3. TerrellM.
    Aug 24, 2007
    10
    IT is one of best games ever no Question about it
  4. [Anonymous]
    Aug 24, 2007
    8
    This game is filled with brilliant graphics and mulillayered choices. Unfortunately, it's gameplay lacking. First off, it's impossilbe to lose, as you can die over and over and over and over without effecting your progress at all. The dead stay dead and the wounded stay wounded. Overall, fighting is also a good, but not great, experience. The low levels of ammo make strategy This game is filled with brilliant graphics and mulillayered choices. Unfortunately, it's gameplay lacking. First off, it's impossilbe to lose, as you can die over and over and over and over without effecting your progress at all. The dead stay dead and the wounded stay wounded. Overall, fighting is also a good, but not great, experience. The low levels of ammo make strategy interesting, but that's all the fighting becomes. It's all planning the most conservitive way to get the job done, with no normal shooter skill and risk. In the end it doesn't matter, because of the unlimited respawn system. Honestly, i can't believe this game is getting such good reviews. Sure it has an amazing amtmosphere and story, but is it fun?… Expand
  5. JeremyS.
    Aug 24, 2007
    10
    Shockingly good. Breathtaking graphics. Unparalleled customization and freedom in a fps. And best of all more creepily realistic atmosphere than you can shake a stick at.
  6. Clint
    Aug 24, 2007
    10
    The FPS that captivates FPS lovers, and those who have never been into them, like myself.
  7. MarcoV.
    Aug 24, 2007
    10
    One of the best games out there on any platform! Story is compelling and twisted at the same time. Definatley a must buy from a gamer's perspective. All the people that gave a low score must have something againts playing incredible games or they dont know how the story develops. Try and listen to all the recordings on the games they would give you so much feedback as to why Rapture One of the best games out there on any platform! Story is compelling and twisted at the same time. Definatley a must buy from a gamer's perspective. All the people that gave a low score must have something againts playing incredible games or they dont know how the story develops. Try and listen to all the recordings on the games they would give you so much feedback as to why Rapture is the way it is. Going back with Mr. Bubbles now!… Expand
  8. MaxC.III
    Aug 24, 2007
    10
    This is one amazing game. The graphics are amazing, the gameplay and story line are top notch, and it is easily now one of my favorite games. The downsides? No multiplayer and no New Game+ (all games that involve any type of leveling up should have new game plus, in my opinion). Anyway, buy or rent this game NOW.
  9. BrendanN.
    Aug 24, 2007
    10
    It's rare nowadays to find a game that is "the total package". Most games are so focused on doing ONE aspect of the game perfectly that they fail at the other parts of the game miserably. This is not the case with Bioshock. From graphics to gameplay, sound to storyline, Bioshock is a perfect example of what games can do. Of course the game looks amazing, plays wonderfully, and sounds It's rare nowadays to find a game that is "the total package". Most games are so focused on doing ONE aspect of the game perfectly that they fail at the other parts of the game miserably. This is not the case with Bioshock. From graphics to gameplay, sound to storyline, Bioshock is a perfect example of what games can do. Of course the game looks amazing, plays wonderfully, and sounds incredible. But it's the storyline that will stick with you long after the final battle. Games have offered their players moral choices to make for years now, but trust me when I say that you have NEVER seen anything like this. The game puts you in situations that actually make you feel like someone's hero, or on the flip side, it could make you feel so guilty that you may feel like you should be doing time in jail. That's where Bioshock differs from other games. It actually forces you to confront your emotions, sometimes shockingly. If you're a gamer of ANY type, then you're doing yourself a huge disservice by not playing this game. It's one of the best games ever made, and the atmosphere alone is so unique that it's already topped anything you've seen before.… Expand
  10. MickeyR.
    Aug 24, 2007
    8
    This game is well-conceived and well-designed--it oozes quality in a way that few others do, and it has more atmosphere than any other I've seen. From a gameplay standpoint, it reminds me strongly of Deus Ex (the original). But as a complete experience I find it a bit lacking, as gameplay is quite retsrictive and there's no multiplayer. Avery good game, but I think it gets extra This game is well-conceived and well-designed--it oozes quality in a way that few others do, and it has more atmosphere than any other I've seen. From a gameplay standpoint, it reminds me strongly of Deus Ex (the original). But as a complete experience I find it a bit lacking, as gameplay is quite retsrictive and there's no multiplayer. Avery good game, but I think it gets extra points in the 360 release because there are relatively few other excellent games on this platform.… Expand
  11. FPSMaster
    Aug 24, 2007
    7
    I'm not gonna jump on the bandwagon of gamers that claim this the best game ever made, although I started to just before release. But after playing, what comes to mind is a phrase like "if only they had done this a little differently or a little better". Don't get me wrong, it's a great game and all, but not the best game I've ever played. The game gives you tons of I'm not gonna jump on the bandwagon of gamers that claim this the best game ever made, although I started to just before release. But after playing, what comes to mind is a phrase like "if only they had done this a little differently or a little better". Don't get me wrong, it's a great game and all, but not the best game I've ever played. The game gives you tons of ways to kill enemies, but each one works about as well or the same as another. You can use your plasmids to mix things up just to see what happens, but just playing it like a shooter with just guns works just as well if not sometimes better and even easier. But the shooting sort of sucks and feels generic to be honest as the weapons don't feel that great to use anyway, but still easier than getting ridiculous with plasmids. The graphics are great other than the jaggies everywhere, especially the water, but not seeing your character model and not seeing your own shadow on a wall across from you when you're standing directly in front of a light with your back turned to it feels like going back to Doom 3 on Xbox. At the same time the enemies are chasting their own shadows down the hall from you making it look half finsihed since they do it but you don't. Character models of everything other than Big Daddies look generic and cartoony like Timesplitters character models though. Great looking game otherwise with easy controls, great story (although confusing sometimes since there are never any cutscenes), tons of weapons and great atmosphere with an upgrading system like an RPG. It just needs a few more graphical tweaks as talked about above to look as amazing as everyone claims. The story could have been fleshed out better too, as only listening to radios to know about the story doesn't always work as intended because half the time while you're trying to listen you have to fight making you not hear anything and having to stop and go back and listen again. It just feels like the biggest part of the game, the part that makes this game different, the combat, was hamstringed when they decided to give so many ways for you to deal with enemies but not making any of them seem to take skill or none of them really working better than another and none of them are that memorable. Makes it feel kinda pointless to upgrade your weapons and plasmids in that regard other than to see what they look like. And having to do the whole combo thing with plasmids then shoot gets old fast. It's like the GTA sydrome here. Instead of doing a couple of things really well like past games they did like Rockstar does with the GTA games and give you a ton of different things to do but all of them executed average or poorly. Rent.… Expand
  12. BrandonG.
    Aug 24, 2007
    10
    Game of the year.
  13. KyrpäK.
    Aug 24, 2007
    10
    This is the one of the greatest game of all time. Bioshock deserver full 10 points.
  14. MattW.
    Aug 24, 2007
    10
    In my 23 years of life, and thousands of games, this is the best.
  15. AtlasisFontaineF.
    Aug 24, 2007
    10
    This game is mind blowing. Its like a mad circus. Never boring. High replay value (playing through everytime is different). READ THIS: IF you look at the reviews, only FANBOYS give it a low score and this is obvious because its a "1" or "0". Hardly any game deserves that. So the rest is perfect scores nothing in between. That should tell you something. If not, your not smart enough to This game is mind blowing. Its like a mad circus. Never boring. High replay value (playing through everytime is different). READ THIS: IF you look at the reviews, only FANBOYS give it a low score and this is obvious because its a "1" or "0". Hardly any game deserves that. So the rest is perfect scores nothing in between. That should tell you something. If not, your not smart enough to play this game as its for older smarter folks.… Expand
  16. DanielP.
    Aug 24, 2007
    10
    Incredible!
  17. JulianosT.
    Aug 24, 2007
    10
    I read a review of someone who gave this game a zero. He gave it that score because of the realistic gore, what you do to the people in the game, and the fact he thought it was inappropirate for all ages. I believe that actually caring about what you do to people in a game is a mark about how good a game is. When you feel guilty about what you do to someone, even in a game, it makes you I read a review of someone who gave this game a zero. He gave it that score because of the realistic gore, what you do to the people in the game, and the fact he thought it was inappropirate for all ages. I believe that actually caring about what you do to people in a game is a mark about how good a game is. When you feel guilty about what you do to someone, even in a game, it makes you look into who you really are. Bioshock is the only game I have ever played that has made me do that. I admit that I am not very far in the game, but I am already hooked. I have never seen a game with such good water graphics before. The enemies are intelligent enough to jump into the water when they catch on fire. The gameplay is emmersive and almost magical. You really feel you are in the game. For moments I forgot that I was playing a game. When you play this game, your adrenaline starts pumping off the wall. When the ligths go out, you really are afraid. Even though you have much superior fire power and abilities, you're scared for your life. Just like in Half-Life 2, every object in the game can be interacted with. This game takes the leap from a fantasy into real life. You make the choice of whether to save children for little reward, or kill them for a huge reward. You have a choice to be good or evil. You choose how to dispatch your enemies. Hack a turret bot and have that fight them, freeze them then blow them into a thousand pieces, stun them and dispact them instandly, EVERYTHING! I have never seen this games equal. Bioshock is the game that every game to come should be judged on. If it is not as good as Bioshock, it is not worth buying.… Expand
  18. JohnN.
    Aug 23, 2007
    10
    I love it. Playing now. The creepy ballroom dancing music reminds me of The Shining. Love the exploration and story. A must own. Right up there with Gears of War, F.E.A.R., and Lost Planet as the best of 360.
  19. JoshF.
    Aug 23, 2007
    10
    The fact this game was produced in today's game market is a miracle. It is first and foremost a stunning game: Fun, replayable, and deep. But add onto that levels of atmosphere and storytelling unlike anything else out there and you begin to understand. Bioshock makes all other games look lazy. If there is a better game that has been released in the past five years I haven't The fact this game was produced in today's game market is a miracle. It is first and foremost a stunning game: Fun, replayable, and deep. But add onto that levels of atmosphere and storytelling unlike anything else out there and you begin to understand. Bioshock makes all other games look lazy. If there is a better game that has been released in the past five years I haven't played. And I've played too many to count. Finally, it has a POINT. It wil make you think and dream about the nature of man and our place. What more could we ask for in what is already a genre-leading game?… Expand
  20. MatthewC.
    Aug 23, 2007
    10
    This is my personal favorite game of all time.
  21. PaulC.
    Aug 23, 2007
    10
    What can I say that hasn't already been said. One of the BEST games I have ever played and I have played thousands of games over the past 35 years. Seriously, this is the reason you bought a XBOX 360 in the first place.
  22. TylerG.
    Aug 23, 2007
    10
    After games like Gears Of War, I didn't think I could ever be blown away. Then I put in the heavily hyped Bioshock. And was blown away once more. But be warned, this isn't your Halo run n' gun shoot em' up. This game is deeply involved on all aspects. I don't know what genre to place this game is, because it's too broad for just one. If you have just enough After games like Gears Of War, I didn't think I could ever be blown away. Then I put in the heavily hyped Bioshock. And was blown away once more. But be warned, this isn't your Halo run n' gun shoot em' up. This game is deeply involved on all aspects. I don't know what genre to place this game is, because it's too broad for just one. If you have just enough money to buy a game this summer, or this year, buy Bioshock, it's a safe purchase.… Expand
  23. ShawnG.
    Aug 23, 2007
    10
    One of the best and most polished games I've played on ANY system. The time they spent getting the little ambiance things right is a pleasure!! And playing with all the plasmids if a fun combat sandbox. This is a great title.
  24. ScottR.
    Aug 23, 2007
    10
    Caring for a character in game is not usually in any game. Having regret a choice you made in game is not rare. But when you feel what you did is wrong. There is something very special in that game. That is what what BioShock is and more.
  25. AlessioP.
    Aug 23, 2007
    0
    WATCH OUT!!! Bioshock is a great game, sure, but has a orrible DRM system. Basically you can activate it online 2 times only; you "should" get an activation back when you uninstall it, but at the moment it does not work. You can check 2kgames forum... or give a look at pcgamer.com. Achtung!
  26. CodyB.
    Aug 23, 2007
    10
    PERFECTION! 20 OUT OF 10. This game was well worth the wait. When it kept getting pushed back, I thought, " it better be worth it!" It is. The gameplay is perfect, the graphics (with a few glitches here and there) are beautiful. The best part about this game is the story and the decisions to make. When they give you the decision to kill or save the little sisters, you realize just how deepPERFECTION! 20 OUT OF 10. This game was well worth the wait. When it kept getting pushed back, I thought, " it better be worth it!" It is. The gameplay is perfect, the graphics (with a few glitches here and there) are beautiful. The best part about this game is the story and the decisions to make. When they give you the decision to kill or save the little sisters, you realize just how deep this can get. I chose to save the first little sister. The cutscene is full of emotion. Try it once. It doesnt reward you as much, but just ty it. You will see what I am talking about. Its about time that there is a quality FPS on the 360. The best game so far.… Expand
  27. Steve-O
    Aug 23, 2007
    10
    This IS the most amazing game I have played on the 360 and is set to be one of the all time greatest games ever played! The exerience is more thrilling than the first time I played Resident Evil about ten years ago. It is even more exiting than that, but that is all I can compare it to. The game is so nerve wracking, spooky, fun, clever, twisted, and just plain awsome to play. I had to This IS the most amazing game I have played on the 360 and is set to be one of the all time greatest games ever played! The exerience is more thrilling than the first time I played Resident Evil about ten years ago. It is even more exiting than that, but that is all I can compare it to. The game is so nerve wracking, spooky, fun, clever, twisted, and just plain awsome to play. I had to tear my self away from it last night. Bioshock is a true example of a marqee game that must be played. This title has GOTY written all over it. If you have been on the fence about buying it...you're crazy..go get a copy NOW and prepare to experience Rapture.… Expand
  28. ChaseB.
    Aug 23, 2007
    7
    Its easily the best thing available on 360 right now (but ofcourse there realy isn't any competition when it comes to actual good titles). Its a fun game and it tells a highly entertaining story that falls just short of half life 2 proportions (though the style of story telling is suprisingly similar). The game uses great idealistic imagery and has a deffinate sense of style. It is Its easily the best thing available on 360 right now (but ofcourse there realy isn't any competition when it comes to actual good titles). Its a fun game and it tells a highly entertaining story that falls just short of half life 2 proportions (though the style of story telling is suprisingly similar). The game uses great idealistic imagery and has a deffinate sense of style. It is also a game plauged with tiny problems (makes me wonder of Microsoft paid them money to rush it like they oh so love to do). You will notice alot of spazzing corpses and items (not as bad as Perfect dark but still bad) and a good many floating bodies aswell, but these are ofcourse minor asthetic problems. As gamespot said while compelling the gameplay is basic and easily mastered and so while there are some great and thuroughly enjoyable ways of killing people, you realy hafto want to use them because its oftin easier to just shoot an enemy in the face with your pistol and kill him than to use some elaborate method that may or may not work. There are some great features like capturing enemy turrets and using them for yourself that may or may not end up being usefull depending on the situation. If the gameplay here had a little more depth I would jump at the chance to give this game a higher score, but as things are I think gameplay wise its little more than a servicable job of keeping the story (this game is all about story) going. The combat here is no halo but it does function. The reason I am stressing so much the weak gameplay dispite the great story is that its a little upsetting after all the hype for this game, and all the potential it certainly has to see it fall short because the developer didn't spend the time necisary polishing the final product. One thing I will say though is that the best part by far is the voice acting, truly some of the best in any game out there. I got it on both 360 and PC and so far just as an FYI PC is both superior visualy and in terms of gameplay (but ofcourse mouse always trumps controller).… Expand
  29. MattB.
    Aug 22, 2007
    9
    This game is beautifully done, period. As was said in another review its downfall is its no-skill-required gameplay, but the storyline and gameplay keep you enthralled nonetheless. One of the best games I have played in a long time.
  30. WaltG.
    Aug 22, 2007
    10
    The game is a masterpiece of design, atmosphere, and gripping storytelling. I have to say, when you see "Aesthetics are a moral imperative," written in blood in the floor of a surgery ward, I had to turn the lights back on.
  31. ChrisOsgood
    Aug 22, 2007
    10
    There may be a few tenths of a point you can take away from this game, but from the very beginning you can tell that there is something inherantly great about the structure of this title. There is obviously too much that went into this game for the development studio to not receive full credit for their amazing work. If a title is a must have, it's a 10. This one must be experiencedThere may be a few tenths of a point you can take away from this game, but from the very beginning you can tell that there is something inherantly great about the structure of this title. There is obviously too much that went into this game for the development studio to not receive full credit for their amazing work. If a title is a must have, it's a 10. This one must be experienced by all x360 owners and PC gamers.… Expand
  32. Brent
    Aug 22, 2007
    10
    Bioshock is absolutely amazing...in my opinion it is one of the best games of all time. The game is incredible in every aspect. Great graphics, gameplay, storyline, etc. This game will definitely be a contender for game of the year. If you own a 360 and are old enough, then pick this game up....you won't regret it.
  33. SethH.
    Aug 22, 2007
    10
    Beautiful. Amazing. Spectacular. Intriguing. The superlatives could go on and on. The main point is, THIS is the reason games should be played. Intricate and unique weapon system, creepy as hell atmosphere, indescribably well-written story. It may only be single player, but to me, a great experience once or twice is better than the same experience over and over again online.
  34. PeterH.
    Aug 22, 2007
    10
    The most innovative and genereally DIFFERENT game brought out in years. It isn't just a shooter, it isn't just survival horror, it isn't just an adventure game, its all of those and more. Bioshock is like being in an incredibly detailed novel, something by Neal Stephenson or William Gibson. But it's more than that too. Bioshock will (hopefully) change the way games are made.
  35. BenE.
    Aug 22, 2007
    0
    Sick & Twisted: Your Brain Feeding on BioShock So my son figures he's doing me a favor by picking me up (via his unknowing mom) a copy of this new "thinking-person's FPS." Now, I'm no prude: I'm always up for either Halo title--or even Gears or Resistance. But I've tried to draw the line at: "No humans shooting other (even enemy) humans, and no gory-level, *red* Sick & Twisted: Your Brain Feeding on BioShock So my son figures he's doing me a favor by picking me up (via his unknowing mom) a copy of this new "thinking-person's FPS." Now, I'm no prude: I'm always up for either Halo title--or even Gears or Resistance. But I've tried to draw the line at: "No humans shooting other (even enemy) humans, and no gory-level, *red* human blood-letting. I go right over to my (adult) gaming friend's house to try it out with him. Boy was I shocked to see in just the first two chapters, how sharply Take-Two has veered into Sickville. You play as a (mutated) human, slaying other mutated humans, mostly women (even grandmothers). In the film noire style of the game, you can't even see much that the women are mutated. And worse than the prolific, red blood & gore: these women mutants have somehow retained perfect, female voices. Honestly, if you close your eyes while someone plays the game, you would have to believe this is a domestic violence against women training program--what, with all their screaming as you kill them. In one scene, you come around a corner, and there's a lady leaning over a baby carriage with her back to you. Your aiming reticle glows red, so she's got to be taken out. But I'm the only one in the room that hesitated at the idea of preemptively shooting her in the back. What does that say about my friends? Best case: they're better able to separate reality from fantasy, I guess. Sure, it's rated M for mature, but how many teens (or younger) are going to get a good look at this game? And is there really any excuse for us adults filling our brains with something this morbid? I also don't enjoy slasher movies like I used to--but this game is much worse: you are first-person training yourself to be a slasher. I must be too old. Or, maybe I've just reached an understanding that other, less corrupted parents did earlier in the reality gaming evolution: there's just no limit to how sick and twisted "mainstream" video games will get if people don't stop desensitizing themselves with current titles. This game's going back to the store tomorrow. Seems like Take-Two used the shock value strategy again with this title to stave-off their falling stock price. It should have been given the AO rating too, for thematic violence and gore. Fatally flawed: 0 out of 10.… Expand
  36. WilliamFaidley
    Aug 21, 2007
    10
    This game is truely awesome. There is no other game like it out there. The art style is incredible! The gameplay is solid, and in some cases challenging. It's goal was to "redefine what it is to be a shooter" and I think it has truely succeded with this. Many of the reviews have stated that it is a game that may be passed aside for being too original, or too different. I hope this isThis game is truely awesome. There is no other game like it out there. The art style is incredible! The gameplay is solid, and in some cases challenging. It's goal was to "redefine what it is to be a shooter" and I think it has truely succeded with this. Many of the reviews have stated that it is a game that may be passed aside for being too original, or too different. I hope this is not the case, because this game is worth a buy!… Expand
  37. SauerJass
    Aug 21, 2007
    1
    Brand new XPS laptop fully loaded... new nvidia drivers... reinstalled game twice.... stalling at second load screen. I would not recommend running to the stores to buy this game. Give this one a month to bake in the oven. Yet another disappointing box-o-bugs, even the better publisers seem to be releasing prematurely now-a-days. Unfortunately this is becoming the norm rather than theBrand new XPS laptop fully loaded... new nvidia drivers... reinstalled game twice.... stalling at second load screen. I would not recommend running to the stores to buy this game. Give this one a month to bake in the oven. Yet another disappointing box-o-bugs, even the better publisers seem to be releasing prematurely now-a-days. Unfortunately this is becoming the norm rather than the exception with PC games. The game seems provocative judging from the little I was able to play. Hopefully you'll have better luck.… Expand
  38. ChieN.
    Aug 21, 2007
    10
    You've never played a game quite like 'BioShock'. When PC Gamer said that Doom 3 was a 'masterpiece of the art form', they didn't realize that Doom 3 would be nothing for the art form. BioShock is the first true 'masterpiece of the art form' as it engulfs you, mesmerizes you, and shocks you till the end. And then when you play through, it truly WILL You've never played a game quite like 'BioShock'. When PC Gamer said that Doom 3 was a 'masterpiece of the art form', they didn't realize that Doom 3 would be nothing for the art form. BioShock is the first true 'masterpiece of the art form' as it engulfs you, mesmerizes you, and shocks you till the end. And then when you play through, it truly WILL be different. BioShock lives up to ALL the hype. If a game ever deserved a perfect score, it would be BioShock. 10+ hours to defeat it, 10+ more to go through it again, and it's not feeling stale at all.… Expand
  39. WesMiller
    Aug 21, 2007
    10
    I rented Bioshock this morning (willl be gifted a copy of my own during the holiday season) and have been playing it for nine straight hours. I'm breaking now only because I'm starving, need to take some advil after all that time spent staring, riveting, at the screen, and I felt the need to let people know--believe the reviews. It's really that good.
  40. ShaneS.
    Aug 21, 2007
    10
    This is the first game in a long time that actually lives up to the hype. Everything you read about in the previews is not only in the game, but the devs held up all their promises to a high degree. Gears of War's ducking mechanic promised to change FPS games for years to come. It didn't. Oblivion promised radiant AI. That was cut from the game at the last minute. I haven't This is the first game in a long time that actually lives up to the hype. Everything you read about in the previews is not only in the game, but the devs held up all their promises to a high degree. Gears of War's ducking mechanic promised to change FPS games for years to come. It didn't. Oblivion promised radiant AI. That was cut from the game at the last minute. I haven't been this satisfied with a game since RE4.… Expand
  41. MarcusR.
    Aug 21, 2007
    7
    Alright,I just finished Bioshock.My biggest complaint with the game is it is too easy,I literally had to stop playing at one point to raise the difficulty level.This is a big problem for me,as I thought the game would be quite challenging. Another problem I encountered was a glitch of some sort,whenever I inject a plasmid when battling more than one splicer,the game freezes for about 5 Alright,I just finished Bioshock.My biggest complaint with the game is it is too easy,I literally had to stop playing at one point to raise the difficulty level.This is a big problem for me,as I thought the game would be quite challenging. Another problem I encountered was a glitch of some sort,whenever I inject a plasmid when battling more than one splicer,the game freezes for about 5 seconds,then continues.Not a very big issue,but not a good one as well. Other than that,the game is solid,definitely a good one.The animations are good,the graphics are good(there's a widescreen issue,but it's not worth a whole paragraph),the storyline is a bit cliche,but it is rewarding. Overall,7/10,good,but not amazing.… Expand
  42. SteveD.
    Aug 21, 2007
    10
    Seriously head and shoulders above pretty much everything else. I agree with the gamespot review in that the combat is not particularly challenging, but then this is not what it's about. It's about finding as many different unique combinations to dispatch your foe. It plays out as a kind of arcadey Deus Ex. One of the best games ever made in my opinion. Not necessarily Seriously head and shoulders above pretty much everything else. I agree with the gamespot review in that the combat is not particularly challenging, but then this is not what it's about. It's about finding as many different unique combinations to dispatch your foe. It plays out as a kind of arcadey Deus Ex. One of the best games ever made in my opinion. Not necessarily revolutionary, but every aspect is so polished they must have bought out Mr Sheen. Special mention must go to the sound design. With a decent surround sound setup, you'll be using your ears as much as your eyes to get your bearings and plan how to tackle what's around the next corner.… Expand
  43. Brandon
    Aug 21, 2007
    10
    The only way to describe this game is brilliant. Simply brilliant, vibrant world that just goes so smoothly. I absolutely love the Art direction of this game along as the music and theme of this game. Above it all, it's fun to play. It's a nice mix of FPS, and RPG. I really hope people pay attention to all the reviews about this game, because nothing below a 9/10 or 90% just The only way to describe this game is brilliant. Simply brilliant, vibrant world that just goes so smoothly. I absolutely love the Art direction of this game along as the music and theme of this game. Above it all, it's fun to play. It's a nice mix of FPS, and RPG. I really hope people pay attention to all the reviews about this game, because nothing below a 9/10 or 90% just proves how well made and brilliant this peice of art that we call a game is. They just raised the bars for every game.… Expand
  44. KarlG.
    Aug 21, 2007
    10
    Bioshock is an amazing game. Amazing graphics, great voice acting and an incredible story make it one of the best games around. I honestly can
  45. GuusB.
    Aug 21, 2007
    9
    Absolutely fantastic game, but being the critic that i am it could've been better. The weird checkpoint system takes away too much of the atmosphere in my opinion, also the lack of a multiplayer is a missed oppertunity. Don't get me wrong though, this is a truly fantastic game!
  46. JoelC.
    Aug 21, 2007
    10
    Its just INSANE how good this game is. It really really sucks you in, and doesn't let go. Theres so much stuff to do, this isn't your usual blast level to level. Its almost too intense, all these customizations, battles with Big Daddy's that only ultimately lead to death. Just insanity. Get this game. You will not regret it.
  47. StrifeStar
    Aug 20, 2007
    8
    This is an 8 in my books. Everything was done well, but nothing was done perfectly. 360 syndrome, if you will. Not to mention the inability of dying affecting your progress. I don't need the game to fight my battles for me.
  48. RonD.
    Aug 20, 2007
    10
    In a word... WOW.. this game is amazing, the atmosphere, the graphics, the gameplay.. it is the best game I have the pleasure of playing in 20 years of gaming... Half-Life 2, Halo, and MGS series are all amazing, along with Zelda. This game just oozes quality, the sound effects are off the chart, the AI is very well done, the way the game makes the experience real (limited weapons, In a word... WOW.. this game is amazing, the atmosphere, the graphics, the gameplay.. it is the best game I have the pleasure of playing in 20 years of gaming... Half-Life 2, Halo, and MGS series are all amazing, along with Zelda. This game just oozes quality, the sound effects are off the chart, the AI is very well done, the way the game makes the experience real (limited weapons, limited ammo, etc is perfect... just like it should be... I mean, where in the world do you unlimited everything... this game nails it, and every playthrough is different, Rapture is ALIVE and you will agree once you go there, you won't want to leave.… Expand
  49. BellinoP.
    Aug 20, 2007
    10
    This is a rare Gem. It is what I have been waiting for all my life. From the graphics to the story, from beginning to the end. This is one of the best games I have ever played Hand Down.
  50. ArtDang
    Aug 20, 2007
    9
    Playing the demo was awesome, now getting the game a couple days early was great!... Overall the game was amazing, enviorment, music, abilities, etc... youve read the boards. Although I am really happy w/ my purchase, i was kind of disappointed in certain areas of the game... but I wont say anything, not to ruin it for others. But if you ask me I give the game a 8.5 - 9.0..
  51. JuddHall
    Aug 20, 2007
    10
    I was lucky enough to pick this game up last Wednesday due to some friendly game store employees. The hype is well justified in this instance. The graphics are fantastic, the controls are spot on. It is a linear adventure, but rarely feels like it's linear.
    It does give you a lot of help if you are stuck mid-game with hints along the way that you can easily access.
    I thought    I was lucky enough to pick this game up last Wednesday due to some friendly game store employees. The hype is well justified in this instance. The graphics are fantastic, the controls are spot on. It is a linear adventure, but rarely feels like it's linear.
    It does give you a lot of help if you are stuck mid-game with hints along the way that you can easily access.
    I thought that the achievements were alarmingly easy to get.
    Good game though.    … Expand
  52. NathanK.
    Aug 20, 2007
    10
    Seriously, this game shows a level of care, attention, and quality that surpasses pretty much everything else on the market. This the definitive next gen FPS game for the 360, and all games that come here after should be judged by this standard. Just say no to stale, unimaginative FPS's, and say YES to Bioshock.
  53. KDep
    Aug 20, 2007
    10
    Easily one of the best games ever made. I've played through about half of the retail game so far and I've never been more impressed with graphics, gameplay, strategy, AI and storyline - never mind all in ONE game. This game is an absolute must-own. It doesn't really matter if you're a huge FPS fan or not - this game is an experience. People will be re-playing and Easily one of the best games ever made. I've played through about half of the retail game so far and I've never been more impressed with graphics, gameplay, strategy, AI and storyline - never mind all in ONE game. This game is an absolute must-own. It doesn't really matter if you're a huge FPS fan or not - this game is an experience. People will be re-playing and arguing about the deeper plot concepts for years to come.… Expand
  54. RayH.
    Aug 20, 2007
    3
    Great graphics, implausible storyline...Hard to play (difficulty wise).. The reviewers may be enamored with this title, but if the first thing I do upon entering a strange facility I know nothing about, and I find a hypo needle on the ground...well, I would just shove this needle into my arm? Uh..realism...NOT! And the difficulty ramps up...casual players need not apply!
  55. LoganS.
    Aug 19, 2007
    9
    Bioshock is fun, but it's horribly overrated by the mags. Which doesn't surprise me. It deserves around a 90% or a 92% It's too short of a game for a solo-only game. System Shock 2 is better than Bioshock IMO and actually has replay.
  56. JonathanP.
    Aug 19, 2007
    9
    Fantastic game, only thing which holds it back in my opinion is the lack of multiplayer. I find it hard to give a game the full score if there is no multiplayer, especially given the current standard of games. Other than that it is a perfect game.
  57. DannySmith
    Aug 18, 2007
    10
    This game is a pure spectacle of intense atmosphere and wonderful sound. I agree, this game is practically art. It doesn't let up or disappoint from start to finish. Pat the guys at 2K Games and Irrational on the back for this one. Superb job courtesy of Irrational and 2K Games QA teams as well!
  58. JoeD.
    Aug 18, 2007
    10
    Awesome game, it feels like you're watching a movie you can control, and the entire world of Rapture is so detailed and realistic, it makes you believe an underwater city could actually exist. Not to mention it throws out traditional FPS gameplay for a style that's new and innovative.
  59. RichieT.
    Aug 18, 2007
    0
    Terrible heap of jumbled characters with a convoluted plot.
  60. AxelD.
    Aug 18, 2007
    10
    I recently played the demo to this game several times.I absolutely love this game,the controlls are perfect,the game looks beautiful to say the least you can.I love just messing around with the crazies in rapture using my infero o' doom and hack every machine i can find esspecially the turret near the end...If you have the cash and even if you dont buy this game...It is no longer a choice...
  61. JonH.
    Aug 18, 2007
    10
    This game does everthing right from the superb visuals to the rollercoaster of a story. its halo meets prey meets oblivion meets system shock2 meeets ...... its everhing a firstperson shooter should be and more.The guns are thought out and feel genuine and the relationship between the little sister and the big daddys is haunting in its innocence. there are downfalls to the game such as This game does everthing right from the superb visuals to the rollercoaster of a story. its halo meets prey meets oblivion meets system shock2 meeets ...... its everhing a firstperson shooter should be and more.The guns are thought out and feel genuine and the relationship between the little sister and the big daddys is haunting in its innocence. there are downfalls to the game such as backtracking to collect ammo or pieces of anything to make ammuntion but it makes the game last longer. overall this is going to be a bigger summer hit than that weird song about 'umbrellas.'… Expand
  62. PhilipB.
    Aug 17, 2007
    10
    Brilliant game - best FPS I've ever played. The best thing to come out in this generation of gaming. Finally, the next gen has started - not when Sony said but when BioShock came out. This game is full of new ideas - amazing atmosphere and superb graphics. I can't believe anyone sane person could give this game a poor review..
  63. dangcucu
    Aug 17, 2007
    10
    From the DEMO i played i got caught up in the game's world. I found myself hinding as if i would get hurt in real life. i cared for the character & the situation he's in. Not like other games where you just want to run and shoot to get in the groove of things. This thing brought me into its groove.
  64. TeodorIkonomov
    Aug 17, 2007
    0
    The Best Game Ever
  65. SaudAlmoayed
    Aug 16, 2007
    0
    Actually, i prefer super mario than this fucking stupid ugly game.. its much fanfooneeta
    it must be Chekidom and WeeWeePoM like the HuN HuN PeeP PeeP.. but most of all and as DJ Meeki says: sex is so good!
    anyway am leaving now i have 2 shave my big hairy Ass..! and for my fans, I love u all and thanks for everything... and if Zaina is reading this.. (i really wanna fuck u baby..!! can    Actually, i prefer super mario than this fucking stupid ugly game.. its much fanfooneeta
    it must be Chekidom and WeeWeePoM like the HuN HuN PeeP PeeP.. but most of all and as DJ Meeki says: sex is so good!
    anyway am leaving now i have 2 shave my big hairy Ass..!
    and for my fans, I love u all and thanks for everything...
    and if Zaina is reading this.. (i really wanna fuck u baby..!! can we do it in Mambo Cafe next time)

    see u all after BIOSHOCK 2's Review
    bye bye bye    … Expand
  66. NickB.
    Aug 16, 2007
    1
    The cartoony user models and the complicated and confusing gameplay makes the game way over hyped and really only a rent due to the lack of multiplayer.
  67. BrandonG.
    Aug 16, 2007
    10
    Game of the year.
  68. ShinP.
    Aug 16, 2007
    6
    It is a decent game but nothing really sticks out from the swampy FPS genre. The graphics are top notch but the game just gets boring as it goes on. Sure it has its differences from some traditional FPS but it still didnt break the mold of the FPS genre.
  69. MarkS.
    Aug 16, 2007
    9
    As close to Art as a game has ever come.
  70. BillD.
    Aug 16, 2007
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing. The storyline is incredibly solid, the graphics are immersive, and the in-game events are perfectly scripted. This game is a must have - hands down.
  71. BuckyR.
    Aug 16, 2007
    10
    This game is simply awesome. It oozes style and atmosphere like no other game I have played. The game forces you to make difficult mature decisions, such as whether to save one of the Little Sisters, or put her out of her misery and harvest the precious resource Adam for yourself. You can play to suit your style, modify your weapons and go in guns blazing, hack a security console or use This game is simply awesome. It oozes style and atmosphere like no other game I have played. The game forces you to make difficult mature decisions, such as whether to save one of the Little Sisters, or put her out of her misery and harvest the precious resource Adam for yourself. You can play to suit your style, modify your weapons and go in guns blazing, hack a security console or use your stealth skills. The game is more RPG than FPS, and has many similarities to Deus Ex in the scale and freedom it offers you. Definitely going to be the Game of the Year!… Expand
  72. Kevin
    Aug 15, 2007
    10
    While this review is only on the Xbox Live demo, This game is flawless. The action is intense and it really is a thinking mans FPS. If you think you are Rambo this game will soon prove you wrong. Use your head stay alive and if you don't have this game you are missing out on the greatest game of 2007! Hands down Game of the Year.
  73. DylanNelson
    Aug 9, 2007
    10
    I give this game a ten... wait, it isn't even out yet. How can there possibly be this many user reviews, when none of them have played it? Oh well. I personally have been following this game since '06 and I will most likely (99% sure) agree with OXM UK and the PCG review that are currently out. Go Bioshock!
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#1 Best 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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