BioShock Infinite

Well. This is one of those games one can say a [i]lot[/i] about, but Steam's limit of 8000 characters simply isn't enough to contain the entire essay I could write on this game, so rather than force myself to mutilate that, I'll keep it short. By my standards, anyway. [h2]Preliminary warning[/h2] If you haven't played [i]BioShock 1[/i] yet and you plan on doing so, playing it at least before you tackle the [i]Burial at Sea[/i] DLCs of this game is highly recommended, as they make less sense if you don't and you'll get a mighty wallop of spoilers. The main game doesn't spoil a whole lot and might even enhance the experience a bit. [h2]The gameplay[/h2] Cover-based shooting in wide open arenas mixed with powers that stun/harass the enemies. Unique elements are an elevated rail system you can ride to get out of tight spots and attack from above, if you can avoid getting disoriented, and a companion who can call in strategic reinforcements. Competent enough, but not what you get the game...

So this was my first dive into the Bioshock universe—and wow, what a ride. I came in completely blind, had no idea what to expect, and ended up finishing the game in awe and a little bit of heartbreak. The floating city of Columbia truly blew my mind with its bright and colorful aesthetic, fused with themes of racism, religious extremism, and predatory capitalism—things that feel deeply rooted in 19th–20th century narratives. The story starts out pretty straightforward: we’ve got a debt to pay, and the way to pay it is by bringing a girl out of Columbia. Then, it slowly descends into multiverse territory that kind of confused me, especially once it hits the “what is even real anymore” phase later in the story. The ending is one of the best sequences I’ve seen in video game history, and it helped fill in the blanks that appeared earlier in the game. The relationship between DeWitt and Elizabeth also makes the game more interesting. It’s not like Joel and Ellie, or ...

[h1]One of the best and livelier adventures you can experience in a video game – even if the deeper story feels like a non-sense.[/h1] [b]BioShock Infinite is a step up in gameplay and storytelling alike for the series. If you can overlook some messy deeper plot, it is a thrilling adventure, that bonds you with its characters and sucks you in its brand-new world.[/b] To pay a debt you ascend to the flying city of Columbia in search of a certain girl. The heavenly paradise quickly turns into bloodshed with the whole city against on you. Just who is this girl? The surface story really is one of the most immersive tales I’ve experienced gaming. Traveling with Elizabeth, observing how the dynamics between her and Booker change as the events progress is great. She’s not just here for you to escort her to places, she takes an active part not only in the story but gameplay as well. She’s also very interactive with everything around her – she leans against walls, sits on benches,...

I absolutely love Bioshock and Bioshock 2 and recently replayed them. Then I tried Bioshock Infinite and really struggled. In the end I quit playing quite early on in the game. The combat isn't fun, you can't choose when to heal like in the previous games, the weapons are lacklustre, and the world in the sky isn't fun to navigate. There's also side quests to return to areas you've been before, but god know how you navigate back to them. Maybe it gets better? But I quit through boredom and frustration. Clearly the majority of people do love this game. Anyone who loves the first two Bioshock games should just keep in mind this is a VERY different experience.

Through a couple of hours playing through the PC port of Infinite, so far so good. I haven't experienced any glitches or game crashes personally, though you might have. I'd personally recommend.

Godamn I forgot how racist the enemy faction was in this game. XD Wouldn't be a BioShock title without political commentary.

I never managed to get much through this, since finishing at launch ish. There are some nice ideas but generally almost everything is too long & repetitive. It's also another one of those games where the story doesn't really match the gameplay, and ofc it's another time travel one! The closest thing you get is being able to "open tears into reality" to "bring in objects from parrarel dimmensions", but this is both simply not true and non-nonsensical! This matches both the pace and contents of the core story that revolves around time travel but, like most media, is danced around as a core trait, with mostly a looter shooter, spread between high detail set dressing. It's also another game that's had it's budget blown in the first hour. You rarely get to see the first ever iteration of RTX/God Ray lighting past this point lol Although there is much lasting value to the art style and these high detailed areas I mentioned. Even that is a bit of an acquired taste as it feels more like a s...

Played this way back when I was still “sailing the seas,” bought it later for that 100% run. - Story blew my mind as a kid. - The gameplay’s solid—great for some aim practice. - Graphics aged like fine wine. - The DLCs were a good time too—it’s better paced and easier to follow.

Bioshock one and two on the xbox360 was easily one of my favorites. At first when I played this It did not feel like bioshock but now replaying it I have no regrets. The game is really good and am so glad I came back to it. I ended up loving this game and it got better the farther I got. I really enjoy the gameplay and the game is really pretty.

for me this is the best bioshock game idc gameplay environment atmosphere voice acting and story are amazing i dont know what the hell the dlc got going on though, just brought back all the bioshock 1 cast for sum bs lol