Bioshock

Bioshock

Bioshock is a first-person shooter (FPS) video game that was developed by America’s 2K Boston/2K Australia. It was first released in August 2007 for the Windows operating system and the Xbox 360. In October 2008, the Sony Playstation 3 version was released. This version was developed by 2K Marin.

This first-person shooter game combines the elements of role-playing and survival horror games. It is set in an alternate history 1960 where players take on the role of Jack, a plane crash survivor who finds himself in an underwater city called Rapture. This dystopian city is populated by mechanical drones and mutated beings. Players must adapt to this new environment and survive the attacks of those who populate the city.

Players of Bioshock are equipped with three different types of resources. These include Adam, Eve, and money. Adam can be acquired in many ways throughout the game. They are categorized into four groups namely the Combat, Engineering, Active, and Physical technology trees. These can be used to purchase plasmids, an extra-chromosomal DNA molecule that provide is users with special powers including telekinesis or the ability to electrocute, incinerate or freeze foes. Quantities of Adam can also be used to purchase Eve and other genetic mutations. Eve are used to fuel active plasmids and money is used to purchase ammunition and other items. Money can also be used to override in-game security elements.

The Playstation 3 version of Bioshock contains content not included in the Windows and Xbox 360 versions. This includes an additional difficulty mode called “Survivor.”