BioShock

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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 3152 Ratings

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  1. SamiL.
    Sep 25, 2008
    9
    Great graphics, great sounds, great feeling and in general great game. Only the endings were a bit disappointing.
  2. KhristianR.
    Sep 29, 2008
    9
    A truly unique and amazing game. The best way to describe Bioshock is a blend of ideas by Terry Gilliam's Juenet and Caro and Philip K Dick intertwined. Say Brazil and Twelve Monkeys meets the 50s, with slight Horror overtones, a film-noir look and a sort of underwater Blade Runner if you like. The true madness of some of the characters can be found as you go along...especially half A truly unique and amazing game. The best way to describe Bioshock is a blend of ideas by Terry Gilliam's Juenet and Caro and Philip K Dick intertwined. Say Brazil and Twelve Monkeys meets the 50s, with slight Horror overtones, a film-noir look and a sort of underwater Blade Runner if you like. The true madness of some of the characters can be found as you go along...especially half way when you met the nutcase walking down the stairs. I won't say more incase anyone reading hasn't got this far. But if you have, you'll know what I mean. I just hope Gore Verbinski does the game a great service when he makes it into a film. SCORE : 93%… Expand
  3. DomS
    Jan 2, 2009
    10
    this game is easily one of the best games on the 360. The story line is epic keeping you hooked right to the end aswell as the actuall gameplay and twisted characters. Although the actual horror element of the game wears off after a while it is still a fantastic game to play even if you are a hardcore horror fan who wants the scariest game possible.
  4. NickB
    Oct 30, 2009
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing the visuals, the weapons, the PLASMIDS which is also a cool addition to this game. Bioshock is definitely on my top 3 list
  5. ChrisR.
    Jan 5, 2009
    10
    Ill sum up for starters, this game is my favourate game of all time. Sooooo much atmosphere, so much effort and so much variety in how you can handle a combat scenario. The story I absolutly love! and the characters and immersive and sympathetic. Call me biased but FPS are by far the most superior of camera modeling when it comes to atmosphere, the limit of vision immerses you into the Ill sum up for starters, this game is my favourate game of all time. Sooooo much atmosphere, so much effort and so much variety in how you can handle a combat scenario. The story I absolutly love! and the characters and immersive and sympathetic. Call me biased but FPS are by far the most superior of camera modeling when it comes to atmosphere, the limit of vision immerses you into the feeling that your actually there. The upgrades are cool and the weapons themselves.....actually this is the only downfall, he 1st set of weapons i.e. Pistol and Machine Gun are quite frankly nonsence for the start of the game, if your playing it for the 1st time you realise your actually better off with the wrench, or if your me, you realise the wrench is THE best weapon in the game. It feels unbalanced in other ways. All I hope is the next one is equally as good, even if its not I will still appretiate it.… Expand
  6. DanL
    Jun 17, 2009
    10
    Sigh...everyone just wants another Halo. This game was fantastic. The environment was tense, the enemies were creepy and on normal and hard, NOT EASY, are very difficult to overcome. The healing stations can be used by enemies, not just the player which also makes them difficult. As the difficulty goes up, the more energy your plasmids consume, and the less damage your weapons do. There Sigh...everyone just wants another Halo. This game was fantastic. The environment was tense, the enemies were creepy and on normal and hard, NOT EASY, are very difficult to overcome. The healing stations can be used by enemies, not just the player which also makes them difficult. As the difficulty goes up, the more energy your plasmids consume, and the less damage your weapons do. There were times in the game I was fighting off 3 or 4 enemies with a wrench. The plasmids are an interesting way to deal with enemies such as freezing them and shattering them, stunning turrets and spy cameras with electricity, distracting them with a decoy of yourself, slowing them down with a swarm of hornets, or bursting them into flames and shooting them in the face, they are all options you may take. The tonics you get to upgrade your character range from gaining health everytime you hack to having the ability to find more items. They also provide a different style of combat and playing for every person's preference. The story is very gripping because you have no idea where you are, what happened to the place, or how to get out and as you play, more and more things are learned, but some are from your own assumptions. If you want a shooter where all you gotta do is blast things, this isn't for you. This game and CoD 4 that people keep mentioning are undeniably and completely incomparable.… Expand
  7. calmc
    Aug 2, 2009
    8
    Fun and addictive, despite being somewhat overhyped. It's as if some major reviewers need some sort of spiritual significance or validation in their lives, so they seriously look to friggin video games for deeper experiences. Bioshock has been propped up like that, so consequently gamers are expecting some Godlike experience. It's a great and interesting gaming experience.
  8. MichaelK.
    Jan 29, 2010
    10
    Great game all around. When it came out, it had the most unbelievable graphic technology seen on a console gaming system to date. The water effects were amazing and the rest wasn't too far behind. Beyond all that, it had an incredibly engrossing narrative. It threw you into chaos and the story unfolded a piece at a time to finally reveal one of the crowning achievements in all of Great game all around. When it came out, it had the most unbelievable graphic technology seen on a console gaming system to date. The water effects were amazing and the rest wasn't too far behind. Beyond all that, it had an incredibly engrossing narrative. It threw you into chaos and the story unfolded a piece at a time to finally reveal one of the crowning achievements in all of gaming in my mind.… Expand
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. DavidL.
    Dec 5, 2007
    10
    Great game that deserves its high score. Graphicly its amazing and the atmosphere and gameplay is top notch.
  28. JohnH.
    Oct 25, 2007
    10
    Great storyline with amazing graphics. Challenging and fun.
  29. 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
  30. 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.
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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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