BioShock
by 2K Games
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Product Summary
Brand: 2K GamesPrimary Contributor: Windows
Release Date: 2007-08-21
Platform: Windows XP
Publisher: 2K Games
Product features:
- Biologically mod your body with plasmids - genetic augmentations that empower you with dozens of fantastic abilities
- Take control of your world by hacking devices and systems
- Upgrade your weapons at Fire-For-Effect stations located through Rapture
- Pick up materials in the city to modify them at U-Invent kiosks
- Explore an incredible and unique art deco world hidden deep under the ocean, vividly illustrated with realistic water effects
- BioShock Signature Series Guide (Bradygames Signature)
- PC Gamer (1-year)
- Games for Windows: The Official Magazine
Video Game Reviews of BioShock
Customer Review: Good graphics, creative, but...
Summary: 3 Stars
I got this among my last batch of games and put it off until last because I expected it would be the best of the lot. While the game has good graphics and sound as well as an interesting creative environment, I am apparently among the few who didn't care for it. It's probably just personal preference more than anything, but I thought the game was repetitive from start to finish. Not much change or variety. I found the some of the weapons interesting, but hated that they were constantly running out of ammo during a fight and having to switch from one ammo type to another. Add to that the further confusion of having plasmids as yet another selection of weapons and it was beyond complicated. Having to change from one weapon to another during a fight was just an exercise in frustration.
The vending machines were a nice touch, but the gene banks and Eve's Garden were over the top in terms of customizing your character's capabilities.
I did think the ending was good, so you do have that to look forward to, but I was glad when it was over. I have no doubt that more people will like this game than not, but I need more environmental variation to sustain my interest and less complexity in weapons. Usually I am in agreement with the ratings of a game, but I will not be getting the sequel to this game. If you like things simple, steer clear of Bioshock.
Description of BioShock
BioShock lets you do the impossible as you explore a mysterious underwater city. When your plane crashes, you discover Rapture - an underwater Utopia torn apart by civil war. Caught between powerful forces and hunted down by genetically modified "splicers" and deadly security systems, you have to come to grips with a deadly, mysterious world filled with powerful technology and fascinating characters. As little girls loot the dead, and biologically mutated citizens ambush you at every turn. Now you're trapped, caught in the middle of a genetic war that will challenge both your capacity to survive and your moral allegiance to your own humanity. Make meaningful and mature decisions that culminate in the grand question - do you exploit the innocent survivors of Rapture to save yourself - or risk all to become their savior?Action Games
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