BioShock

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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 3152 Ratings

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  1. Hanzz
    Mar 27, 2012
    10
    Bioshock has everything a game needs so far. A brilliant and intense story, an amazing athmosphere and a fresh and uncommon settting. Not to forget the technique, that was top notch at the moment, when it has been released.
  2. TJWIN
    Mar 21, 2012
    8
    Overall good game. Worth the ten bucks i paid for it, for sure. It could use some better detail but has an amazing storyline. The style to the game is so different that its hard not to like it. Gonna pick up the second one later today.
  3. OnAnarchy
    Mar 20, 2012
    10
    Breathtaking. Immersive. Gripping. Just a few words to describe one of the most innovative releases in the seventh generation. Best enjoyed with a good cigar, a glass of wine, and some good old 45's spinning on the record player. A pistol in arm's reach wouldn't hurt either.
  4. Machofella
    Mar 18, 2012
    10
    There is nary a game as mesmerising, as emotionally powerful, or as artistically fascinating as 2007's Bioshock. From the moment the player stepped into the bathysphere and Andrew Ryan's voice came over the radio, they were plunged deep into the dark world of Rapture and the twisted tale of the city. Rapture is amazing from every angle. The art style is a stunning blend of old 50s-60s andThere is nary a game as mesmerising, as emotionally powerful, or as artistically fascinating as 2007's Bioshock. From the moment the player stepped into the bathysphere and Andrew Ryan's voice came over the radio, they were plunged deep into the dark world of Rapture and the twisted tale of the city. Rapture is amazing from every angle. The art style is a stunning blend of old 50s-60s and science fiction underwater utopia. The tainted and tattered visage it gives stirs emotions and raises hairs. Manifesting in this rusty bucket is one of the best stories told in a videogame. The characters are unendingly fascinating and the events that drive the plot powerful. Given that Bioshock is a "slow shooter", discovering hidden secrets and old memories is a chilling and exciting experience. Combat is largely frantic here; enemies will be jumping and running about, and blots of fire and ice among the usual hail of bullets will fly in all directions. It is nothing precise and clinical, but it works well given the style of the game. Perhaps the only real fault is the ending part, which was less well executed and rather scrappy. The ending itself was disappointing and only managed to raise eyebrows in cynicism. Fortunately, it only manages to be a tiny speck on an otherwise magnificent experience. A true masterpiece.… Expand
  5. FrostAiden
    Mar 18, 2012
    8
    The originality in the game is truly spectacular. The plot written remarkably well, as it makes the character feel the exact emotions the character should be feeling. Also the way villainy and the antagonist was perceived as, made the game very compelling and truly unique in it's time. It's graphics are good, and they add well to the atmosphere, it also adds well to the plot, making youThe originality in the game is truly spectacular. The plot written remarkably well, as it makes the character feel the exact emotions the character should be feeling. Also the way villainy and the antagonist was perceived as, made the game very compelling and truly unique in it's time. It's graphics are good, and they add well to the atmosphere, it also adds well to the plot, making you understand how bad things actually are. The game relies heavily on emotional fear, rather than jump scares, which succeeds in actually giving the player a scare. It also makes the player wonder, how evil and maniac like a human can become. However, there are some down sides, the RPG part of the game is put simply horrible, you pretty much know what your choices will lead to, and compared to the rest of the game, it does not really leave much of an impact. The gameplay could be a tad smoother, but it does not in anyway change the experience. The major reason this game is not getting anything higher, is the endings, after an emotional roller-coaster, and a generally fun awesome experience, the ending seems a but flat and does not live up to the actual plot of the game at all... I does not give the nice heart warming ending that a good person should feel, nor the sinister and twisted ending a bad player should feel. It just falls short compared to the rest of the game.… Expand
  6. PrinceHandsome
    Mar 16, 2012
    9
    Bioshock is refreshing and original, even years past it's release. The atmosphere is creepy, but utilizes actual eerie moments than jump scares. The only complaint is that near the end of the game it opts to fall into samey corridor shooting, and sacrifices it's atmosphere for action, but this is a small flaw in what is otherwise a perfect game. A must-have for any shooter, puzzle, or horror fan.
  7. joker21player
    Mar 8, 2012
    9
    This is one of those few games that gets the story and the play-style so well. It has originality and action that keeps you coming for more. I actually found the gameplay hard to be repetitive and the twist of the story was just jaw-dropping. This didn't get 10/10 for me just the RPG element is very low in this game. This is a definite must-play. You cannot afford to miss such an amazingThis is one of those few games that gets the story and the play-style so well. It has originality and action that keeps you coming for more. I actually found the gameplay hard to be repetitive and the twist of the story was just jaw-dropping. This didn't get 10/10 for me just the RPG element is very low in this game. This is a definite must-play. You cannot afford to miss such an amazing adventure that this game has to offer. BTW, that guy in the cover is what also makes this game close to the 10/10;one of the best AI devised.… Expand
  8. dragonninja42
    Feb 29, 2012
    10
    This game is one of the best games, and BEST xbox 360 game i've ever played. The gameplay is awesome, the storyline is amazing and the game length, structure, imagery and integrity all get you through to the end of the game with that awe-struck euphoric feeling never faltering. 10/10
  9. TTW107
    Feb 14, 2012
    9
    The minute I put this in and my character was just thrown into this crazy world I knew I would love the hell out of this game. It's unlike any game you will play and has one of the best atmospheres ever in my opinion. The little sisters are crazy creepy!
  10. MercilessMonkey
    Feb 11, 2012
    8
    Really fun game with an absolutely enthralling story. Combat is fun most of the time, and the game has a good flow to it. The big thing I didn't like was the "moral choice" aspect of the little sisters. It lost all emotion after the second one or so, since it was just the same thing repeated over and over. The reward differences weren't really that big of a deal, and I didn't feel like itReally fun game with an absolutely enthralling story. Combat is fun most of the time, and the game has a good flow to it. The big thing I didn't like was the "moral choice" aspect of the little sisters. It lost all emotion after the second one or so, since it was just the same thing repeated over and over. The reward differences weren't really that big of a deal, and I didn't feel like it was a very rewarding choice system. It also wasn't as long as I might have liked. But the environments are fantastic, graphics are great, and the whole atmosphere of the game is very enjoyable. Definitely worth playing.… Expand
  11. Theguyoffire
    Feb 5, 2012
    10
    Best fps game I have ever played. Fantastic storyline, Amazing setting, Great graphics (For its time), Great gameplay in every way. Replay value is high. Also this game isn't boring like people say it is. Its not just a generic shooter like CoD, or Brink. I found this game fun as hell to play.
  12. eyoung20
    Jan 27, 2012
    10
    Utterly brilliant. This is hands down the best videogame of all time. The only games that even come close to it are Half -Life 2 and Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Gameplay, atmosphere, graphics, story, originality, controls. BioShock has them all. A true masterpiece, worthy of only a 10 out of 10.
  13. zgdelta
    Jan 22, 2012
    10
    When it came out, it gave me a refreshing break from online multiplayer. It definitely has the best story of any game out there. The game play is wonderful and so is the sound. If you have never played this game, PLAY IT! Bioshock Infinite should be releasing sometime this year and I cannot wait!
  14. Pahn
    Jan 21, 2012
    10
    Immersive atmosphere. Hands-down some of the best voice acting ever in a game. Interesting cast of characters. Solid graphics and sound schemes. Mysterious beginning to a story that's slowly explained to the player throughout, ending with a twist. That's Bioshock! From the player's visual perspective, this is a first-person shooter. However, I'd almost argue you need another genreImmersive atmosphere. Hands-down some of the best voice acting ever in a game. Interesting cast of characters. Solid graphics and sound schemes. Mysterious beginning to a story that's slowly explained to the player throughout, ending with a twist. That's Bioshock! From the player's visual perspective, this is a first-person shooter. However, I'd almost argue you need another genre of FPS for this type of game as it's by no means a run, shoot, and kill everything in sight type of deal.… Expand
  15. BenOz5
    Jan 16, 2012
    10
    Totally origingal and amazing. Takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions, give you power unlike any other game, the many options you can get, power ups, weapons are great, the environment is just soo beautiful and brilliant. The shocks and jumpy moments keep you on your toes and the game is lon enough to keep you interested but not too long so you get bored. The storyline is one of the bestTotally origingal and amazing. Takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions, give you power unlike any other game, the many options you can get, power ups, weapons are great, the environment is just soo beautiful and brilliant. The shocks and jumpy moments keep you on your toes and the game is lon enough to keep you interested but not too long so you get bored. The storyline is one of the best i have come across and the twist at the end is just too much to put into words,. All in all i can highly recommend this game to one and all. Put down you COD or BF or Halo and get this on the go, it will test your mind, test your trigger fingers and put you in a proper story.… Expand
  16. EastonReviews
    Jan 10, 2012
    9
    Burger island FTW! It's so good! This game sucks! What a twisted intelligent masterpiece! This game is confusing! I am lost, I need help! What level am I on? This game is just wierd!
  17. GamerReviews
    Jan 2, 2012
    10
    One of, if not, the most unique game I have played. The story, setting, and types of characters are extremely compelling and unique, as is the visual style of the game. The game will take around 15 hours to complete, depending on what difficulty you play it on, and is definitely a game you will want to play multiple times. The thing that really makes the game stand out from any otherOne of, if not, the most unique game I have played. The story, setting, and types of characters are extremely compelling and unique, as is the visual style of the game. The game will take around 15 hours to complete, depending on what difficulty you play it on, and is definitely a game you will want to play multiple times. The thing that really makes the game stand out from any other shooter is that the setting and game play really bring you into the atmosphere. The controls feel great, and this is definitely recommended to anyone looking for a great game to spend your time on. Story-10/10
    Visuals-9/10
    Gameplay-10/10    … Expand
  18. BlueMoon
    Jan 1, 2012
    10
    Bioshock is the most original game to come out in the past decade and is indeed a masterpiece. Not only is it the most fun I have had with a game in years, it is also one that takes storytelling in the game medium to a whole new level. It is a deep and complex journey into the player's own mind and the world of rapture that has forever changed my views of "player choice" in video games. ItBioshock is the most original game to come out in the past decade and is indeed a masterpiece. Not only is it the most fun I have had with a game in years, it is also one that takes storytelling in the game medium to a whole new level. It is a deep and complex journey into the player's own mind and the world of rapture that has forever changed my views of "player choice" in video games. It is a game deserving of mulitple playthroughs (so far I have done 8) and will be remembered years from now as the classic it is.… Expand
  19. Kirase
    Jan 1, 2012
    10
    Can just appreciate the unique design and gaming experience this game delivered. Very well made and enjoyable to play. Just missing some features increasing replay value, thats all. Also a big thank you to 2k for not ruining the game by trying to press a mediocre coop mode into it. This current game generation a lot of potentially good singleplayer games got ruined this way.
  20. PcTran
    Dec 28, 2011
    10
    In my opinion, this game has the best narrative. The atmosphere this game creates is one that makes you feel like anything will happen. It's dark, creepy and ominous. Though I'm not very picky with graphics, playing this game 4 years after it's release had me amazed at how well the visuals had aged. This game is a masterpiece.
  21. SilentDogwood
    Dec 15, 2011
    10
    This game does two things well. Provide a solid FPS with great gameplay mechanics and vibrant visuals, but that's the least interesting one. The thing it does REALLY well, and that one that kept me enthralled from beginning to end is that it actually tells a story. A good one two. It also shows the values of ethics and morality through references to Ayn Rands philosophy, and has a greatThis game does two things well. Provide a solid FPS with great gameplay mechanics and vibrant visuals, but that's the least interesting one. The thing it does REALLY well, and that one that kept me enthralled from beginning to end is that it actually tells a story. A good one two. It also shows the values of ethics and morality through references to Ayn Rands philosophy, and has a great atmosphere to it!… Expand
  22. Sachi
    Dec 4, 2011
    10
    Bioshock is an amazing game that will immersify you into the experience and not let you go till the end. The city of Rapture is beautiful with so much detail and so much to do that you will be constantly distracted. The graphics are great and the dialogue is just amazing too. The playability is great too as you get plasmids and being able to upgrade yourself is fun as you become king ofBioshock is an amazing game that will immersify you into the experience and not let you go till the end. The city of Rapture is beautiful with so much detail and so much to do that you will be constantly distracted. The graphics are great and the dialogue is just amazing too. The playability is great too as you get plasmids and being able to upgrade yourself is fun as you become king of the city, it's awesome. The plot is well-made and the twists are wow-inducing as well. Bioshock holds the tense atmosphere very well and delivers some high-octane scares. The big daddy enemies are the toughest in gaming history and you will feel thrilled fighting one. There is so much to do and so little that is wrong maybe except for a few graphics problem and some nitpicky yet very minor control issues but they don't damage the experience at all. Overall, Bioshock is a great and immersifying game that is fun to play and will stay in your mind as one of the greatest games ever. Breakdown for "Bioshock": Presentation: 10, Graphics: 9.6, Sound: 10, Playability: 9.8, Lasting Appeal: 9.5, Verdict: 9.7 out of 10, "Amazing".… Expand
  23. Vertillian
    Nov 30, 2011
    10
    After the announcement of Bioshock:Infinite I found myself craving a return to the world o Rapture. Even compared to modern games it is epic. A classic. This game drips atmosphere, and the whole experience is memorable. If you haven't plaed this game already, buy it now. Best £5 you will spend.
  24. Jarbas6
    Nov 30, 2011
    10
    Original and makes you think. Great art and graphics, great combat and great story. Makes the other FPS's be ashamed of theirselves. Only small bad thing is it's not that long, I beated it in 8 hours. But the rest - flawless. I love it. Altough I only played this, I'm gonna buy Bioshock 2 and Infinite is one of my most antecipated games for 2012. I would give this 9,5 but as MetacriticOriginal and makes you think. Great art and graphics, great combat and great story. Makes the other FPS's be ashamed of theirselves. Only small bad thing is it's not that long, I beated it in 8 hours. But the rest - flawless. I love it. Altough I only played this, I'm gonna buy Bioshock 2 and Infinite is one of my most antecipated games for 2012. I would give this 9,5 but as Metacritic doesn't have 0,5 marks I'll give it a 10. Shame on you, CoD.… Expand
  25. WSMcCready
    Nov 22, 2011
    9
    The thing that most stands out about Bioshock, is that unlike other most other games it possesses an interesting and involving storyline and world. As a Politics student, I found the references to ideas of Ayn Rand's philosophy of a lawless, individual centric world realised here in the context of a previous period of history to be utterly captivating, and not overly ridiculous either.
    A    The thing that most stands out about Bioshock, is that unlike other most other games it possesses an interesting and involving storyline and world. As a Politics student, I found the references to ideas of Ayn Rand's philosophy of a lawless, individual centric world realised here in the context of a previous period of history to be utterly captivating, and not overly ridiculous either.
    A world in which every crazy and often unpleasant scientific experiment is permitted, where the strong feel no compunction to take advantage of the weak. A world in which the worst essences of humans is given scope and license to be explored. All of this is what so enthralled me about Rapture.
    The game itself is not perfect. Despite the very interesting notion of plasmids (power ups in essence), it quickly becomes clear that a few will be your primary choices for the majority of the game. And despite the menace and creepiness of the game's atmosphere, this can be sadly suspended a bit at times owing to what feels like stupid, unreactive AI behaviour.
    But despite this, the world drips with character and a decaying perverse charm to such an extent that you will regularly spend time just wandering around, dreading the thud thud thud that you often hear long before you lay eyes on one of the ferocious Big Daddies.
    I couldn't recommend Bioshock more. To an FPS fan of COD leanings, this is by no means as slick or polished, nor do the controls feel as exact and sharp. But the slightly clumsy interaction felt in keeping with the ethos of this world, dilapidated and creaking as Rapture is. You never feel overpowered, you always feel as though you could be overwhelmed and are forced to think as a result.
    If nothing else, if you're looking for a sense of place in a game, if you want a game with strong philosophical and political commentary, both overt and often more subtle. Then Bioshock will be a delight to experience, rough edges permitting.    … Expand
  26. Stfu_Noobs
    Nov 20, 2011
    5
    I don't even know. The stroy was kinda dumb, the gameplay was weird but cool and the graphics were sick. it wasn't main stream then now it is. People were like bro you've never play bioshock you gotta play it. So i beat it and was like that game was just whatever.
  27. toddimuspme
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    The most fun I have had in a game in a long time period. Bio shock does it for me this is why I play games. Shot my wife who is also a player would not let me finish the game until she was watching because she wanted to see how it ended. That is one good story if the people who are just watching you play do not want you the finish this title until they are there to see the end you know itThe most fun I have had in a game in a long time period. Bio shock does it for me this is why I play games. Shot my wife who is also a player would not let me finish the game until she was watching because she wanted to see how it ended. That is one good story if the people who are just watching you play do not want you the finish this title until they are there to see the end you know it is special. The graphics a great and the game controls are awsome. Just remember once you start you won't stop until you are done. THIS IS GAMING BUY IT.… Expand
  28. whitewi666
    Nov 15, 2011
    9
    This game is brilliant! In 2007 it was underrated hit!!! If you missed this game you should play it now!!! Story is awesome! Graphics are amazing! Writing this review made me wanna play it again! Just play and see it for yourself.
  29. CheekyKingers
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Simply, amazing. This game was what made me a gamer. The action, the game play, the presentation and the story! All were so good. This game still stands proud today as one of the best ever campaign games to appear on the Xbox 360.
  30. SpunkyMonkey
    Nov 14, 2011
    5
    Bioshock certainly isn't a terrible game by any means, I played it all the way through to the finish and certainly had some fun in the process, however two fundemental design choices kill any real excitement that the game has to offer - Firstly you can only carry a certain amount of ammo - now this wouldn't be so bad but you can go from full to empty in no time at all, which doesn't addBioshock certainly isn't a terrible game by any means, I played it all the way through to the finish and certainly had some fun in the process, however two fundemental design choices kill any real excitement that the game has to offer - Firstly you can only carry a certain amount of ammo - now this wouldn't be so bad but you can go from full to empty in no time at all, which doesn't add anything to the tension, it just means that you spend ages searching every nook and cranny for additional ammo, which you then despense with in seconds again, on so on, and so on; it really does turn sections of the game into nothing but a chore. Secondly, if you die you just re-spawn a few steps away, there's no real bad side to dying in the game and once you realise this the whole excercise feels pointless. There's a few nice bits in there, but it's just a very average shooter for me that won't live very long in the memory.… 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
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 88
  3. Negative: 0 out of 88
  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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