BioShock

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  1. Broyax
    Apr 11, 2017
    8
    C'est le bordel à l'asile de fous et on vous envoyé nettoyer, car la merde vole très bas dans cette ville sous pression... Certes très bourrin, le Bioshock, mais du bon côté bourrin : les combats sont d'une rare férocité, une férocité que je n'avais pas vue depuis... le premier Quake ! et c'est un grand compliment. Féroce, sauvage donc mais parfois un peu confus, les armes et les pouvoirsC'est le bordel à l'asile de fous et on vous envoyé nettoyer, car la merde vole très bas dans cette ville sous pression... Certes très bourrin, le Bioshock, mais du bon côté bourrin : les combats sont d'une rare férocité, une férocité que je n'avais pas vue depuis... le premier Quake ! et c'est un grand compliment. Féroce, sauvage donc mais parfois un peu confus, les armes et les pouvoirs ne faisant pas dans la dentelle...

    Un peu de piratage de tourelles et de caméras via un mini-jeu à la con qu'on peut heureusement contourner assez vite par d'autres méthodes. A cet égard, le jeu offre toujours le choix au joueur, que ce soit dans les armes, les améliorations ou les fameux pouvoirs... on a même droit à deux fins (légèrement) différentes.

    Le jeu est toujours fluide et agréable à l'oeil, la maniabilité et l'interface sont excellentes, bref tout coule de source et tombe sous la main là où on l'attend. La carte est perfectible mais a le mérite d'être là et se révèle utile. Bien sûr, Bioshock abuse des allers et retours dans un environnement assez grand et se trâine un peu en longueur sur la fin.

    Quant à l'histoire, oui il y en a une (!), elle surprend sans faillir à certains moments-clés. Effets sonores très travaillés, doublage français irréprochable. On n'en dira pas autant de la musique absente ou dispensable ou même souvent désagréable quand elle se manifeste.

    A la fois jeu d'action et d'horreur, limite glauque et avec pas mal de cynisme, Bioshock est un choc ! pas vraiment un jeu "marrant", juste un voyage dans un tourbillon de folie !    … Expand
  2. JLontoh
    Jan 11, 2017
    10
    The Story is one of the best ever, The gameplay is great, The Graphics are awesome. This game have it all. But we got more than just that. The world! The setting, RAPTURE!! It's why you would come to this game ever ytime. One of the Best game ever made
  3. TheHumbleGamer
    Apr 16, 2017
    10
    This game has got just the right amount of creepiness to make it scary but just the right amount of features to make it truly fun to blast through enemies, The story in this game is incredible and has you wondering right till the very end. Rapture is a one of a kind environment for a game to take place and is up there with the rest of the great videogame worlds.
  4. siphus007
    Sep 8, 2018
    8
    Bioshock is intense, suspenseful, difficult, demanding, punishing, diversified, and enthralling. If I would have played it 10 years ago (and before Infinite), I would have been blown away. I would say that despite iconic characters, set pieces, and chapters that you'll probably never forget, there is an ultimate discomfort and tedium, especially in the middle/latter half that make thisBioshock is intense, suspenseful, difficult, demanding, punishing, diversified, and enthralling. If I would have played it 10 years ago (and before Infinite), I would have been blown away. I would say that despite iconic characters, set pieces, and chapters that you'll probably never forget, there is an ultimate discomfort and tedium, especially in the middle/latter half that make this game not entirely.... enjoyable.. to play.

    Gameplay options and customizations abound exceedingly, which is one of the most stunning things anout the game. Second, some characters and some of the absolute greatest philosophical game moments of all time make this worth playing. But man sometimes it's just painful. Perhaps because it never eases up and you never get to relax. And to top it off, despite a timeless moment near the end of the game, the final conclusion was remarkably anti-climactic and had me scratching my head rather than with my jaw wide open (Infinite). It's an excellent game and revolutionary for its time, so try it you may possibly love it.    … Expand
  5. Rafizans
    Aug 7, 2017
    10
    BioShock is unlike any game I've played before. Everything from the atmospheric nature of Rapture to it's eccentric yet intriguing characters still amazes today. The concept and story is very original and deviates from most games I've encountered in recent years, the graphics and art style captivate will you endlessly, sound is mesmerising, the gameplay is innovative... what more can IBioShock is unlike any game I've played before. Everything from the atmospheric nature of Rapture to it's eccentric yet intriguing characters still amazes today. The concept and story is very original and deviates from most games I've encountered in recent years, the graphics and art style captivate will you endlessly, sound is mesmerising, the gameplay is innovative... what more can I say. BioShock is simply a masterpiece, and proudly holds that title even a decade later since it's initial release in 2007. Because of this, it has become one of my favourite games of all time.… Expand
  6. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Jun 21, 2023
    9
    "Bioshock" is one of the greatest video games ever made. A first-person shooter that blends adventure and horror elements, it transcends the genre and elevates itself to an art form. This is the thinking man's action game. "Bioshock" explores the ideas of Ayn Rand and George Orwell in an intelligent, yet entertaining way. Only "Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty" rivals it when it comes"Bioshock" is one of the greatest video games ever made. A first-person shooter that blends adventure and horror elements, it transcends the genre and elevates itself to an art form. This is the thinking man's action game. "Bioshock" explores the ideas of Ayn Rand and George Orwell in an intelligent, yet entertaining way. Only "Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty" rivals it when it comes to thought provoking storytelling and mind blowing twists. Overall, it is a unique masterpiece. I would rate it with a 9.7 out of 10.… Expand
  7. anthonybobby
    Feb 17, 2021
    10
    People in the ''Negative'' reviews section who hated this game are just retarded. This game is good.
  8. Beater
    May 27, 2018
    10
    Una obra maestra inmortal, ninguno de sus sucesores logro superar su perfecto sistema de juego,su historia irrepetible ni sus innumerable detalle que lo hacen ser una obra maestra en todos los sentidos, uno de los pilares de shooter-rpg moderno ademas de ser uno de los primeros en serlo, sin palabras, excelentisima obra maestra aun a 11 años de su salida
  9. andrewcook4991
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    As good as it gets when we are talking abut story driven FIrst person shooters! Constant story twists left and right sheik delivering some of the best gameplay of its time. The atmosphere of this game is engulfing.
  10. superpyro296
    Jan 28, 2020
    9
    Even in 2019, this game is still really good. I think this is one of the more unique game i know. I really had fun in my playthrough, from beginning to end. The atmosphere is fantastic and you can approach combat in a lot of different ways. The only con is the hacking game who can get repetitive. Otherwise, I can easily recommend this game who deserves my 9/10 rating.
  11. Dperks
    Apr 15, 2021
    9
    Bioshock is a classic of the seventh generation of gaming and I believe it's game that most people into gaming should experience at least once. What the game does so well for starters is it's atmosphere and world building. The city of Rapture that it takes place in is so beautiful and it will draw you right and make you want to explore and learn more about it. Now while I did say the gameBioshock is a classic of the seventh generation of gaming and I believe it's game that most people into gaming should experience at least once. What the game does so well for starters is it's atmosphere and world building. The city of Rapture that it takes place in is so beautiful and it will draw you right and make you want to explore and learn more about it. Now while I did say the game is beautiful some textures and areas certainly show there age but the art style is where it shines and gives the game it's character. Along with that the music fits very well and give you this sense of wonder or terror at times. And the political commentary present in the game and it's critiques on capitalism is done wonderfully with out feeling like it's completely hitting you over the head with it. And the story telling present in the game along with it's environmental storytelling is also done fantastically. And not to give it away but the twist that comes a little over half way through the game is defiantly one of the best twists in gaming to this day.

    Now I could go on with praising the game and yeah I really love the game however revisiting it now I do see some issues present that feel the need to bring up, For starters the gunplay is quiet sluggish by todays standards and so trying to land accurate shots just feels awkward to control at times. Although I will say I do still enjoy using most of the guns in the game it's just that they don't feel fluent to control. The plasmids on the other hand while cool and many of them are fun to use a lot of them I found to be useless a lot of the time and just found myself using like 4 of them a majority of the game. A common complaint among players that I agree with is the two different endings and how one is objectively worse in both a narrative stand point and a gameplay standpoint because in the long run you will receive less rewards by the end so really what's the point of the evil path. And the final boss as everyone who has played knows is kind of dumb and doesn't really make sense but I can forgive these two blights on the game as they were apparently the only prerequisites from the publisher for the game so whatever. Overall the game is still fantastic and I would say a definite must play for most gamers out there.    … Expand
  12. FandomCritic
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    I honestly haven't completely 'played' this game myself, because i'm a giant baby who can't stand jumpscares while playing by myself. But! I have played enough and watch my brother and others play it enough to know I absolutely love this game. Its graphics, the atmosphere, the characters, the designs of the city, even the damn music is lovely! I just adore how this game makes you feel andI honestly haven't completely 'played' this game myself, because i'm a giant baby who can't stand jumpscares while playing by myself. But! I have played enough and watch my brother and others play it enough to know I absolutely love this game. Its graphics, the atmosphere, the characters, the designs of the city, even the damn music is lovely! I just adore how this game makes you feel and immerses you into the story and area you play in. Not to mention the story and the setting are very refreshing and new. The city of Rapture is just amazing to explore and find out new clues and background info. You get to know the city and its people and how they decide into madness and corruption. And the characters are written pretty great and enjoyable to listen to. Don't get me started in Atlas's voice...I love it. But seriously this game is amazing and I definitely think the rating this game gets is totally true to what you get. Would recommend.… Expand
  13. Faxthtax
    Sep 22, 2018
    3
    This game have not stood the test of time well, even with the remaster. It is pretty dull to say at least. Bioshock Infinite was a great step up to the original but the first one lacks so much in terms of impression. The enemies are quite annoying, hard to dodge, and impossible to kill with a wrench alone without taking damage. Health, ammo and money is darn scarce so eventually you willThis game have not stood the test of time well, even with the remaster. It is pretty dull to say at least. Bioshock Infinite was a great step up to the original but the first one lacks so much in terms of impression. The enemies are quite annoying, hard to dodge, and impossible to kill with a wrench alone without taking damage. Health, ammo and money is darn scarce so eventually you will run out and die several times.
    I did not bother to play far in to it be fed up and just put it away. So i just did not understand the praise this game has really    … Expand
  14. TypicalGamer1
    Oct 5, 2018
    9
    This game is quite amazing to be honest, the atmosphere is very immersive and intense, the story is thought provoking, dark, and grim. The characters and dialogue are very well written, with very tense Quentin Tarantino-esque dialogue and writing, the gameplay is great as well but with some flaws, though linear, there is some exploration through the levels and moral choices in the game,This game is quite amazing to be honest, the atmosphere is very immersive and intense, the story is thought provoking, dark, and grim. The characters and dialogue are very well written, with very tense Quentin Tarantino-esque dialogue and writing, the gameplay is great as well but with some flaws, though linear, there is some exploration through the levels and moral choices in the game, plus there is an RPG-like upgrade system for your weapons, it's pretty deep and gives you freedom on what you want to upgrade, there are many ways to fight every battle, but the controls are a bit clunky as you have to switch between plasmids and weapons, speaking of plasmids, there are a variety of them from ones that freeze your enemies to ones that zap them, and the game is very long too, it took me around 15 hours to complete my first playthrough on Normal, so there is value for the dollar, if you are looking for a thought provoking, intense, and atmospheric adventure, then Bioshock is the game you're looking for, it is a masterpiece… Expand
  15. Daniel_N
    Oct 18, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bioshock is fun, creative, and very original, with fun gameplay and okay characters. An amazing plot twist with almost real, upsetting, and difficult choices.… Expand
  16. Raphaelon
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    A mesmerizing game. Made to break the boundaries of regular videogame production.
  17. SolidSovereign
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    A piece of art. Such a refreshing game in a world of the same. Absolutely everything about this game is astonishing from the political and dark story to the beautiful and ruined underwater city setting. The game-play is amazing offering lots of replay-ability options along with a choice ending forces the need to play it twice. I truly can't think of anything bad to say about this game.A piece of art. Such a refreshing game in a world of the same. Absolutely everything about this game is astonishing from the political and dark story to the beautiful and ruined underwater city setting. The game-play is amazing offering lots of replay-ability options along with a choice ending forces the need to play it twice. I truly can't think of anything bad to say about this game.

    Story 10/10
    Plot 10/10
    Graphics 9.5/10
    Setting 10/10
    Game-play 9.6/10
    Music/Sounds 9.5/10

    Overall 9.7/10 (A Sander Cohen Masterpiece!!)    … Expand
  18. BlueStark
    May 28, 2022
    9
    He jugado el Bioshock por primera vez en 2022 y puedo decir que mi experiencia ha sido muy positiva pero creo que el hype por el juego que me lo vendían como obra maestra ha pasado facturas Artísticamente es una delicia visual, incluso después de tantos años ya quisieran muchos juegos tener su personalidad y originalidad en el planteamiento.
    Cierto que la historia es algo dispersa pero aún    He jugado el Bioshock por primera vez en 2022 y puedo decir que mi experiencia ha sido muy positiva pero creo que el hype por el juego que me lo vendían como obra maestra ha pasado facturas Artísticamente es una delicia visual, incluso después de tantos años ya quisieran muchos juegos tener su personalidad y originalidad en el planteamiento.
    Cierto que la historia es algo dispersa pero aún así está bien narrada y ata casi todos los puntos con su universo.

    Dentro del Gameplay me ha parecido que ha envejecido realmente bien, con muchas posibilidades para enfrentar a tus enemigos y con recompensas a la exploración. Los plásmidos son geniales y dotan de un dinamismo al juego que aún juegos actuales no tienen.

    Donde Bioshock flojea es en algunas mecánicas.
    El minijuego de hackear corta y mucho el ritmo, siendo muchas veces injusto al ser aleatorio. La banda sonora apenas tiene algún tema que pase al recuerdo y la recta final es muy mala con un jefe final lo más insípido que he visto en años.    … Expand
  19. Brub
    Aug 8, 2019
    10
    Everything about this game from its atmosphere, music that would not normally be creepy but in this setting creepy, the combat, and the story is almost as good as it gets.
  20. iqjosue
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    This is simply the best FPS of all time. 12 years later I can promise you will never play something as good and entertaining as this game. Masterpiece in each of every aspect! Do yourself a favor an play this thing if you have not done it yet!
  21. FYM
    Sep 16, 2019
    8
    This is a classic, and rightfully so. I just can't shake the feeling that the game should be a bit shorter. The first 60% of Bioshock is amazing, but it overstays its welcome a bit.
  22. Chempion1
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Эта игра меня заинтриговала тизерами ещё в журналах, году эдак в 2005.
    Когда она вышла в 2007, я её купил на PC, прошел и офигел. Какая же классная игра! За тем приобрел Xbox 360, купил на нем и растворился в ней ещё на долгие часы. На консоли, мне игра понравилась даже больше. Не знаю и лагов меньше, и управление мне понравилось больше на геймпаде. Так, что писать буду именно о Xbox 360    Эта игра меня заинтриговала тизерами ещё в журналах, году эдак в 2005.
    Когда она вышла в 2007, я её купил на PC, прошел и офигел. Какая же классная игра! За тем приобрел Xbox 360, купил на нем и растворился в ней ещё на долгие часы. На консоли, мне игра понравилась даже больше. Не знаю и лагов меньше, и управление мне понравилось больше на геймпаде. Так, что писать буду именно о Xbox 360 версии.
    Какой же классный геймплей в этой игре. Ничего подобного в других играх просто не было.
    Закрученный сюжет, который раскрывается по мере прохождения и держит до конца. Геймплей и сюжет не делятся, не надоедают друг без друга (привет Death Stranding и MGS5), идут вместе до самого финала.
    Мне понравилась тогда система прокачки, крафтинга (в последующих играх её серьёзно урезали), для шутеров, не РПГ, это было здорово!
    Ну и что мне нравится в крутых играх это конечно АТМОСФЕРА, она просто великолепна, на 2007 год подобного я в играх не видел!
    Я прошел её на двух платформах и недавно купил и прошел её на PS4, жаль совсем без локализации.
    В 2010 вышел сиквел (который многим, почему то, не понравился), на мой взгляд, просто идеальный сиквел. В котором было тех же щей погуще влей + новый сюжет, что ещё можно требовать от сиквела!
    Про Infinite говорить не буду. Игра мне понравилась меньше чем 1 и 2 части.
    В прочем игра жива и сейчас, советую пройти её всем кто не видел. При том, что она бесплатно раздаётся сейчас в PS Store!    … Expand
  23. Zway26
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    One of my favorite video games. The decorative arts and the shaping of Rapture really impress me.
  24. MsDoomnGloom
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    Truly one of my favorite games of all time and I played this game to death. Recently replayed it and found that my first impressions have not changed. Shooting mechanics and so on were nothing new, very much the same as everything other shooter out there. What sets it apart, the skills and how fun the mechanics can be with the variety of options you have to take down enemies. Havoc physicsTruly one of my favorite games of all time and I played this game to death. Recently replayed it and found that my first impressions have not changed. Shooting mechanics and so on were nothing new, very much the same as everything other shooter out there. What sets it apart, the skills and how fun the mechanics can be with the variety of options you have to take down enemies. Havoc physics are great. The story is also fun and entertaining! I love the graphics and the beauty of the environment. Truly a must play game.… Expand
  25. Arya977
    Dec 31, 2020
    9
    Gameplay..............Amazing
    Graphics................Great
    Story.......................Great
    Score.....................Good
  26. 0xFFFE
    May 31, 2020
    10
    Bioshock is one of if not the most beautiful games I've ever played and not just in the conventional sense. Every piece of this game is encompassed in atmosphere with a story that may be one of the best in video games. Rapture is a wonderful yet tragic backdrop to the gameplay, of which is on par with games like half life 2. There are so many ways to approach this game and (at least onBioshock is one of if not the most beautiful games I've ever played and not just in the conventional sense. Every piece of this game is encompassed in atmosphere with a story that may be one of the best in video games. Rapture is a wonderful yet tragic backdrop to the gameplay, of which is on par with games like half life 2. There are so many ways to approach this game and (at least on normal) I found that I could switch between them at a dime. From sneaking around with a wrench to freezing everyone in your path there are so many mechanic to explore. That said it is not perfect, aiming down sights is a bit of a mess and the camera item is not entirely balanced but overall it really holds its own.

    Overall Bioshock is a celebration of not just video games but all art. This is one for the history books.    … Expand
  27. ThatPSXBGamer
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    This game is just great. Game play was amazing, and the story was great. Gun play in this game has aged pretty well, and is a blast. The atmosphere of this game is excellent, and the story had quite an unexpected twist. This game is great.
  28. Kio22
    Apr 15, 2023
    9
    Finally finished and played Bioshock 1 for the first time, The story and characters are all great. The levels have great atmosphere but could have been better designed to feel less repetitive. The combat in this game is super fun and satisfying, also the different powers and abilities give you tons of ways to playthrough things again and again. The hacking system in this game is perfect inFinally finished and played Bioshock 1 for the first time, The story and characters are all great. The levels have great atmosphere but could have been better designed to feel less repetitive. The combat in this game is super fun and satisfying, also the different powers and abilities give you tons of ways to playthrough things again and again. The hacking system in this game is perfect in my opinion it is actually fun and takes a little skill. The enemies do get slightly stale after a while and could have used maybe 2 more types of splicers and 1 more type of Big daddy. Overall it is a great game but I don't think it is perfect. This game needs a remake it would be amazing especially after seeing Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 4, and Dead space.… Expand
  29. Justareviewer21
    Jul 19, 2020
    7
    Really good and atmospheric game, but the gunplay is mediocre, and infinite is better
  30. AnAmazingGoose2
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Incredible, after 13 years later and still a amazing game, the gunfight is fun, the graphisms still look good but the story is mind blowing, never an fps game blow my mind like this , bravo Irrational Games
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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

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  1. Positive: 88 out of 88
  2. Mixed: 0 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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