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A mesmerizing masterpiece of horror - though not a perfect port

Words: Charlie Barratt, GamesRadar US
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After gushing for three long pages about how wonderful BioShock is, it's only fair that we list the drawbacks. The absence of multiplayer will drive away some, though for us, it's hard to imagine this as anything other than a haunting solitary experience. The enemies - which consist only of Splicers and Big Daddies - can seem repetitive, though the ways in which you defeat them is continuously transforming. And the two endings we know of are downright disappointing when compared to the masterful storytelling of the rest of the game.

Really, though, the only glaring weakness we can find in BioShock is that it may be too unusual, too original, too artistic and too genius to be embraced by the general public. Please don't let this game become that forgotten, one-of-a-kind masterpiece. We need sequels. We need more. Go out and buy it already.

Oct 17, 2008

You'll love
  • Masterwork in storytelling
  • Unforgettable atmosphere
  • Diverse and unusual combat
You'll hate
  • Serious glitches at launch
  • New bits aren't too thrilling
  • No multiplayer will bother some

 
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smallberry  - 1 year 1 month ago 
Its really a shame that they shipped with glitches even after working on it for so long. That said, everyone needs to play this game. No excuses.
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em0calypse  - 1 year 1 month ago 
a patch is coming...hope it fixed the bug
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Defguru7777  - 1 year 1 month ago 
Wow, just coming on the PS3 brings the score down by one point. Ouch.
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GoldenMe  - 1 year 1 month ago 
Why does it seems that PS3 ports are always buggy? Glad to have this game for 360 already.
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Cryose  - 1 year 1 month ago 
Something that I would like to add in is that in my opinion, this game is better as a rental than to own. It is an amazing game, for sure, but the fact that it is single-player only means that you simply can't play it forever.
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adrenaguy  - 1 year 1 month ago 
i am so happy, i have played about 2/5 of the way through on glorious 360, now full way on PS3 and later 360, i love this game!
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Graham  - 1 year 1 month ago 
@Cryose:

I completely agree. Everyone does need to play this game, whether it's on 360, PS3 or PC. No one has an excuse to miss out now, but there is only so much replay value in a game that is designed as single-player only. Granted, it does have multiple endings so you can go back and run it a few times, but it certainly doesn't have the staying power of a multiplayer centric game. If you have a three day weekend, go out and rent Bioshock and dive into it. You could probably play through it twice in that time and fully enjoy it.
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Princeton12  - 1 year 1 month ago 
While I do have this game for 360, I hope to get it for PS3 soon. This is right up there with Halo 3, Call of Duty 4, and GTA IV.
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Th3_Gr1m_Re4per  - 1 year 1 month ago 
@Cryose & Graham
I agree and disagree. Becouse the game has no online it means it has even better single player. Take CoD4 for example. Above average campaign and perfect multiplayer. Then this game must have an almost pefect campaign and isn't that worth a few replays?

And why do a few bugs and glitches get this game down from 10 to 9? I'm starting to think you guys on Gamesradar are PC and Xbox fanboys.
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Jason.Darksavior  - 1 year 1 month ago 
When I was playing the game on Xbox 360, around half way through it would turn laggy...Might be my console...but I hope this PS3 version doesnt suffer from lag.
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Snert  - 1 year 21 days ago 
I bought this a week ago..and WOW.
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Sashaquatch619  - 11 months 1 day ago 
no one said first sooo 1st

this game is probably 1st on my list of games toget after watching my friend play it on the PC
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Thequestion 121  - 10 months 21 days ago 
This game is like no other. i am so happy that I have it.
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Jason.Darksavior  - 7 months 23 days ago 
Bioshock is such an amazing game....love playing it.
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hardcore_gamer1990  - 6 months 20 days ago 
Ironic that i've just read an article on why bioshock 2 isnt a good idea and i shall now quote this article : Please don't let this game become that forgotten, one-of-a-kind masterpiece. We need sequels.

I love how GR contradicts itself :]
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w40kfanatic  - 4 months 29 days ago 
im getting bioshock this week and cant wait to play it. i hope its as good as i/everyone else says it is. personally i (this is kinda off subject) hope that someday a game to match the awesomeness of metal gear solid 4 comes out. maybe bioshock will fill this title. maybe bioshock 2. maybe. maybe.....
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BioShock

Genre: Shooter
Expected release date: TBA
Published by: 2K Games
Developed by: 2K Marin
Designer: Ken Levine
Franchise: BioShock
Multiplayer Modes:
Offline
1 player SOLO
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