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We can hardly Adam and Eve it

Words: Tom Francis, PC Gamer UK
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So that moment, the dark contortions of the plot at large, is the third and final triumph that makes BioShock an instant classic. But it also precedes the third and final problem. This is a short sequence, and not a very difficult one, but its mediocrity is hard to stomach because of when it occurs. It’s the end. After a game so singularly smart and beautiful that it makes others seem laughable, we get a final level that could have been pulled straight from the tripe BioShock puts to shame elsewhere. It doesn’t negate how wonderful the preceding experience has been, but it does rather spoil the mood.

Regardless, BioShock is a dark and astonishing masterpiece. It might not be as flawless as Half-Life 2, but it bites off so much more and accomplishes it all magnificently. Even if you’ve soaked up every preview and trailer with relish, you haven’t scratched the surface of how deep this unsettling meditation on hubris and insanity actually goes. If it were just a thrilling ride through a twisted and remarkable plot, BioShock would eventually get old. But there’s a physicality and openness to its richly systematic combat that suggests it’ll stay fresh for a very long time.


 
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Jughead  - 1 year 1 month ago 
Great game. I made a profile to comment about this game though because the review I read said that you couldn't see what happened to the little Sisters after you harvest the Adam. If you look closely if you decide to kill her you throw a away a husk that may have once been human shaped and if you don't kill her I thought it was pretty obvious when she thanked you and climbed up into one of the wall vents. Otherwise an awesome game.
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w40kfanatic  - 4 months 23 days ago 
ive got to get this game!!!!!!! i cant wait to get it/ bioshock 2!
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