BioShock

 Xbox 360
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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 3152 Ratings

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  1. Bio
    Oct 1, 2007
    10
    Intense, breathtaking, and original. If you don't like this game, take a break and detox from the Halo hype, and try again later. Ahh, isn't that better? I thought so.
  2. Teli
    Oct 1, 2007
    10
    Unique and exquisite. The moral choices, the atmosphere the art combined into an unforgetable experience. The were so many ocasions where I would run out of an area through an interconnecting tunnel that displays the underwater city and realise that I completely forgot that I was under water. Very engaging. A must have title.
  3. Codename47
    Sep 30, 2007
    5
    I felt that this was quite an average game to be honest. After the ridiculously high scores its been getting i've failed to see what the game's innovations are. Going from room to room killing the same looking monsters this is little more than an overhyped version of Doom. Bioshock's aving saving grace comes in the form of the Big Daddy, Arguble the best feature of the game I felt that this was quite an average game to be honest. After the ridiculously high scores its been getting i've failed to see what the game's innovations are. Going from room to room killing the same looking monsters this is little more than an overhyped version of Doom. Bioshock's aving saving grace comes in the form of the Big Daddy, Arguble the best feature of the game after another letdown of the so called morale decision involving the Little Sister.… Expand
  4. FerandoG.
    Sep 29, 2007
    10
    Best single player game since resident evil 4. If multiplayer satisfies you get gow or halo 3 but if you want a good old fashioned single player game with an awesome story and what not then you will agree this is the best game on the 360.
  5. NathanH.
    Sep 28, 2007
    10
    It's game of the year, pure and simple. Some shortcomings, but the good parts outweigh the bad ones heavily. It's possibly the best FPS to date.
  6. biohater
    Sep 28, 2007
    6
    I liked bioshock a lot when i played it first but after a while it got too old real fast. the water effects are breathtaking! but the gameplay is just too plain. (very over-rated!)
  7. TJH
    Sep 27, 2007
    4
    I thought this game was extremely wierd and couldnt get along with it. Although i thought the visuals were very nice indeed the game was just too odd for me.
  8. AllenA.
    Sep 26, 2007
    9
    The fact is that it is an extraordinary single player game, but short, and having no multiplayer to back up the single player, after you beat it its over. Nothing else to do. Just kinda puts a damper from the game that could have been even better.
  9. AndyK.
    Sep 26, 2007
    6
    Great graphics at all, but the enemies look somehow poor,no other enemies except the splicers and the game gets boring after 2 hours gameplay.
  10. JamesB.
    Sep 25, 2007
    10
    Phenomenal game. Graphics are so smooth, story is so compelling. Its nice to see new, original, unique ideas for creating games are not dead.
  11. Ryencoke
    Sep 25, 2007
    2
    Did I play the same game as the rest of you? I was expecting this game to blow me away. It didn't do that at all. It's basically 'Condemned: Criminal Origins', with a little magic & minor graphical updates. I'm still in awe at all these reviews. Seriously, this game was not good. You get to kill the same creatures over and over, in the same enviornments. All this Did I play the same game as the rest of you? I was expecting this game to blow me away. It didn't do that at all. It's basically 'Condemned: Criminal Origins', with a little magic & minor graphical updates. I'm still in awe at all these reviews. Seriously, this game was not good. You get to kill the same creatures over and over, in the same enviornments. All this game is, 'hack this', 'hack that'.. Kill this... Lame. Avoid it, and fix these reviews.… Expand
  12. JD
    Sep 25, 2007
    10
    This is an example of a team bringing something spectacular to life. You can tell that a lot of emotion was put into this. This game has everything, great looks, great gameplay, an AMAZING story, and memorable characters. I found so many moments that my jaw just dropped it was incredible. Bring on the sequels, because I know they will be great, but for now I'm going to bask in its This is an example of a team bringing something spectacular to life. You can tell that a lot of emotion was put into this. This game has everything, great looks, great gameplay, an AMAZING story, and memorable characters. I found so many moments that my jaw just dropped it was incredible. Bring on the sequels, because I know they will be great, but for now I'm going to bask in its excellence.… Expand
  13. BruzzleElzzurb
    Sep 25, 2007
    10
    Best Games of All time. 1. Zelda: Ocarina of Time 2. Bioshock And for all those prudes who think the repetitative mutilation of genetically inferior sub-humans is a moral outrage, welcome to the twenty-first century.
  14. BillyB.
    Sep 24, 2007
    8
    Fantastic game throughout, but I take two points away for the endings.
  15. NickT.
    Sep 24, 2007
    7
    Great to look at and starts off as a potential fire cracker of a game, unfortunately apart from a couple of events, gamepley is quite repetitive and the choices are not as controversial as originally hyped. I think one play through will be enough for a majority of gamers. I see lots of second hand copies hitting the streets already to back this statement up. Still, a master class in how Great to look at and starts off as a potential fire cracker of a game, unfortunately apart from a couple of events, gamepley is quite repetitive and the choices are not as controversial as originally hyped. I think one play through will be enough for a majority of gamers. I see lots of second hand copies hitting the streets already to back this statement up. Still, a master class in how to make a game atmospheric so I'd give it an award for artistic design, shame the gameplay was lacking.… Expand
  16. MattR.
    Sep 24, 2007
    3
    Impressive visuals and a pretty good storyline, but the gameplay is repeditive, linear, and just pretty boring. At times, even with brightness at or above the recommended level, you just can't see anything. It hasn't done anything other games haven't. Although it is pretty satisfying to smack enemies with the wrench. 3 for the graphics and voices, -7 for the gameplay and sounds.
  17. Blah
    Sep 23, 2007
    9
    Great game, plot, atmosphere, and AI.
  18. MATTHEWS
    Sep 22, 2007
    10
    I believe its one of the most heart wrenching and atmospheric games ever created.Irrational games pulled an amazing feat and did things that no other developer will try in a long time.Graphics are incredible,and the sound can make you jump out of your chair.Lets not even begin on the amazing story.
  19. JoeM.
    Sep 18, 2007
    10
    An incredibly atmospheric game, with a perfect sense of pace.
  20. TS
    Sep 17, 2007
    10
    Many people claim this isn't the best game ever, or that the lack of different enemy types ruins it, I think it made the designers think. Level design, atmosphere, sound, music, voice acting, and the design of those enemies within the game were top notch. The plot twisting story line will hook you like a trout if you want it to. No, this is not system shock 2. It is its own story and Many people claim this isn't the best game ever, or that the lack of different enemy types ruins it, I think it made the designers think. Level design, atmosphere, sound, music, voice acting, and the design of those enemies within the game were top notch. The plot twisting story line will hook you like a trout if you want it to. No, this is not system shock 2. It is its own story and if you let yourself be brought into it you are in for the ride of your life. Note: If you could care less about story, level design, sound, etc. This game isn't for you... you should also consider therapy.… Expand
  21. JonM.
    Sep 14, 2007
    10
    If you think too hard about it, limited enemies, linear story, constant hacking and photographing then maybe you could knock down a few points. Look it as a whole and its clearly the best FPS experience, easily more enjoyable than the likes of Half Life and Halo.
  22. SteveM.
    Sep 13, 2007
    7
    Good effort but not the awesome experience every reviewer is claiming and definitely not a patch on System Shock! Very imaginative interior design but maiming splicers quickly gets dull. The game does start very well but quickly becomes quite ho-hum in terms of gameplay and puzzles. Plasmids are not innovative - they're just weapons!! Narrative techniques are ok but we saw all of Good effort but not the awesome experience every reviewer is claiming and definitely not a patch on System Shock! Very imaginative interior design but maiming splicers quickly gets dull. The game does start very well but quickly becomes quite ho-hum in terms of gameplay and puzzles. Plasmids are not innovative - they're just weapons!! Narrative techniques are ok but we saw all of this in HL years ago. To quote Public Enemy - Don't Believe the Hype.… Expand
  23. NikolaiB.
    Sep 13, 2007
    10
    Wonderful game filled with great moments that you can talk about with other players (like a classic film). Enjoyed every minute (even the really scary bits).
  24. PaulM.
    Sep 12, 2007
    6
    This game starts brilliantly! The atmosphere and visuals are impressive and the gameplay is good. Unforunately the beginning of the game is the best part about it. The more you play, the more repetative it gets. Shoot this, hack that, go here, go there... it gets very old, very quickly. Your human enemies are very limited (4 variations i think) and then you get 2 variations of the big This game starts brilliantly! The atmosphere and visuals are impressive and the gameplay is good. Unforunately the beginning of the game is the best part about it. The more you play, the more repetative it gets. Shoot this, hack that, go here, go there... it gets very old, very quickly. Your human enemies are very limited (4 variations i think) and then you get 2 variations of the big daddies. Once you work out a tactic for them (which wont take long) the gameplay is boring! I found this frustating as the game started so well. Even the environments later in the game don't have anywhere near the imagination of the earlier stages. Still a solid title but it has to many flaws to be a real classic in my eyes. Disappointing!… Expand
  25. TonyB.
    Sep 11, 2007
    9
    The tried and tested fps gets absolutely polished. A storyline which is engaging with nice plot twists and 30's graphics and music which give a brilliant atmosphere. The big daddies are fantastic "Get up Mr Bubbles", -make your choice save or harvest the little girls. One irritation -the game did "Hang" several times and my 360 and needed restarting. Make sure you save alot if this The tried and tested fps gets absolutely polished. A storyline which is engaging with nice plot twists and 30's graphics and music which give a brilliant atmosphere. The big daddies are fantastic "Get up Mr Bubbles", -make your choice save or harvest the little girls. One irritation -the game did "Hang" several times and my 360 and needed restarting. Make sure you save alot if this happens to you.… Expand
  26. RobertN.
    Sep 10, 2007
    8
    I think this game is overrated - like Halo. I thought The Darkness and Prey were just as good and as original as this, but they didn't get nearly as high ratings. The graphics, sound, and story are all first-rate, but I thought the action was often claustrophobic. If you like highting hordes of enemies off at close range, you'll love it. I, myself, prefer to think about strategy I think this game is overrated - like Halo. I thought The Darkness and Prey were just as good and as original as this, but they didn't get nearly as high ratings. The graphics, sound, and story are all first-rate, but I thought the action was often claustrophobic. If you like highting hordes of enemies off at close range, you'll love it. I, myself, prefer to think about strategy before I go in all-guns-blazing, and this game doesn't allow the time for this. Also - I find the big Daddies are extremely difficult to kill. There's also never enough ammunition, and you find yourself constantly having to shoot up to rejuvenate or loading your guns to shoot. Having to do this really takes you out of the moment. The graphics are good, but I found them to be similar to those of Prey and The Darkness. I think the only reason this is getting such rave reviews is the amount of hype it got before it was released. All in all, a great and memorable game, but I'm not letting the hype blind me to the flaws I saw in it.… Expand
  27. JonnyP.
    Sep 10, 2007
    8
    8.7 actually. It is a breathtaking game both in sound and environment, but the core mechanics are tired and repetitive. The plasmid mechanic is really cool but never really make you feel powerful. The combat feels unrewarding. The story however is fantastic for a video game. It's not quite the end all be all people make it out to be (especially if you are familiar with the literary 8.7 actually. It is a breathtaking game both in sound and environment, but the core mechanics are tired and repetitive. The plasmid mechanic is really cool but never really make you feel powerful. The combat feels unrewarding. The story however is fantastic for a video game. It's not quite the end all be all people make it out to be (especially if you are familiar with the literary allutions, i.e. Atlas Shrugged), but for a fps it does the job nicely. Bioshock is definitely worth checking out but is in my opinion not the best game ever.… Expand
  28. VilleH.
    Sep 9, 2007
    5
    It's an OK shooter. But in the end, the plot is preachy and overwrought with a ridiculous twist false ending, and the game mechanics quickly become stale and dull. Constant 'inventory' juggling is awkward, there are about four types of enemy in total, and unending repetition of a watered-down version of Pipe Dreams (the 'hacking' subgame) drives you up a wall. It's an OK shooter. But in the end, the plot is preachy and overwrought with a ridiculous twist false ending, and the game mechanics quickly become stale and dull. Constant 'inventory' juggling is awkward, there are about four types of enemy in total, and unending repetition of a watered-down version of Pipe Dreams (the 'hacking' subgame) drives you up a wall. It's pretty good. But it's not that great.… Expand
  29. VechaK.
    Sep 8, 2007
    10
    Awesome game. Wish it was longer...ended abruptly but if you explore every nook and cranny then you can understand the majority of the story. Hopefully they will make another "shock" game with just as much creativity in the story!
  30. JonD.
    Sep 7, 2007
    9
    Amazing graphics, easily the best ive ever seen on an HDTV. Story was good, Sound was amazing gameplay was amazing although a bit too easy because of the respawn. Ending was decent, ive only seen one and theres 2 or 3 i believe. Last boss battle was nothing special, i beat it on my first try and i almost could never beat a big daddy on my first try and there were a lot more of those Amazing graphics, easily the best ive ever seen on an HDTV. Story was good, Sound was amazing gameplay was amazing although a bit too easy because of the respawn. Ending was decent, ive only seen one and theres 2 or 3 i believe. Last boss battle was nothing special, i beat it on my first try and i almost could never beat a big daddy on my first try and there were a lot more of those throughout the game. Shows potential of the perfect game but in the end was a great game that couldve been the best.… 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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