BioShock
by 2K Games
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Video Game Reviews of BioShock
Customer Review: Great Game, But It Is Not Worth The DRM Scheme
Summary: 1 Stars
This game uses the same horrible DRM scheme that is found on Far Cry 2, Mass Effect, Crysis Warhead, Spore, Dead Space, Sacred 2, and Red Alert 3. I refuse to purchase a game that requires me to ask permission to install the game. There are several games that I own that I have had to install more than five times for various reasons. That is why I refuse to purchase a game that limits the number of times I can install the game, let alone a DRM program (like SecuRom) that could be considered a trojen horse.
As a side note, this DRM method does nothing to stop piracy. All of these games were pirated within hours of their release and in the case of some, like spore, even before their release (with the exceptions of Sacred 2 and Red Alert 3 which have not been released yet, however the developers confirmed that they would use the SecuRom activation DRM scheme). The only thing this DRM does do is prevent this game from entering the used game market.
Customer Review: Just say no to the Digital Rights Mafia
Summary: 1 Stars
I was so close to buying this game: it was in my cart and I was about to check out. But then I was was reading reviews to see what other games people who liked this game might recommend, only to find out about the malware called Securom. So I did a bit more research...
Thanks, but no thanks. Why does Amazon even sell malware like this?!? It is reprehensible.
Customer Review: Very fun, but not for the squeamish
Summary: 5 Stars
First, be warned that if you will be traumatized by mutilated dead bodies lying around, this game will not be for you. However, if you can handle that, this game is one of the better single-player first person shooters you will find. Graphics and sound are great. No bugs that I am aware of. Good story. Many hours of play. You will have a good time with this one.Customer Review: Used Steam....
Summary: 4 Stars
I downloaded this game through Steam. I also purchased other games through Steam as well. What is nice is you reinstall your operating system and reconnect Steam (and hence all your games) with very little pain. I haven't done this enough times to see if Bioshock will quit working, but the other games I've purchased through Steam have all come back fine.
Bioshock plays well. As the spiritual successor to System Shock 2, it also reminds me of the fun playing Deus Ex/Deus Ex 2 series. Definitely worth a spin if you like these scripted FPS games - even has a choice of endings depending on your actions.
As to all these negative posts aboue DRM/Securom - I suggest you do your own homework (look up Spore's review on Amazon, for instance) and draw your own conclusions with what others are trying (or not trying for that matter) to influence you towards. If you never bought or played the game, why review it?
Customer Review: A $20 malware
Summary: 1 Stars
Bought the game, installed it, tried to play it, and it doesn't run. I searched for possible reasons on why the game wouldn't run; it turns out that the retail version of this game intentionally installs SecuROM on your computer, a piece of DRM (Digital Rights Management) software that impairs the use of your CD tray. As a result of this, my CD tray now doesn't recognize the Bioshock DVD when I try to run the game, and the game doesn't run at all.
Basically, I bought a twenty dollar virus.