8.3 out of 10

Bioshock

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  • User Score (167)
    9.0 9.0 from 167 reviewers
  • Expert Score (138)
    9.4 9.4 from 138 reviewers
  • Gameplay (59)
    8.1 8.1 from 59 reviewers
  • Graphics (67)
    8.4 8.4 from 67 reviewers
  • Sound (61)
    8.3 8.3 from 61 reviewers
  • Storyline (5)
    8.6 8.6 from 5 reviewers
  • Control (4)
    8.6 8.6 from 4 reviewers
  • Addiction (4)
    8.8 8.8 from 4 reviewers
  • Lifespan (15)
    8.2 8.2 from 15 reviewers

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Pros & Cons

  • interesting ways, superb production values, given our review team, gorgeous visuals, win this award
  • a little formulaic, minor interface weirdness, disappointing finale, lack of personal shadow, no co op play

BioShock is the Xbox 360 game that allows you to explore in a way that was, until now, impossible. What is even more exciting is the sheer range of options open to you that allow you to experience the game in a unique and customized way.

The game is set in underwater Rapture, a perfect city if not for the civil war that threatens to destroy it. You must navigate the computer systems governing their security and avoid being caught by the genetically enhanced splicers. With danger at every turn, you will …

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BioShock is the Xbox 360 game that allows you to explore in a way that was, until now, impossible. What is even more exciting is the sheer range of options open to you that allow you to experience the game in a unique and customized way.

The game is set in underwater Rapture, a perfect city if not for the civil war that threatens to destroy it. You must navigate the computer systems governing their security and avoid being caught by the genetically enhanced splicers. With danger at every turn, you will need to improvise to survive.

BioShock is full of the most versatile and adaptable weapons systems ever to be introduced. But even the best modified weapons and ammunition will not be enough. You must learn to employ creative battle strategies, and even use plasmids in order to transform your body into the ultimate fighting tool. With BioShock, each encounter is truly unique and each player will experience the game in a new and excitingly different way.

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Manufacturer's Specs

  • Developer:
    Irrational Games
  • Publisher:
    2K Games
  • Genre:
    Shooter
  • Release Date:
    8/21/2007
  • Console:
    Xbox 360
  • Game Rating:
    M (Mature) Blood and Gore Drug Reference Intense Violence Sexual Themes Strong Language

Review Summary

The concept of BioShock is unique and well conceived. It features a great number of unique RPG elements and powers. The situation is in 1959 and you play the role of Jack, on board a plane that goes down in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Your mission is to come out of the danger. The best part of the game is that when you are killed, you don’t have to start all over again, instead you are transferred into the last known regeneration chamber you passed, keeping all the items you have, and enemies also …

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The concept of BioShock is unique and well conceived. It features a great number of unique RPG elements and powers. The situation is in 1959 and you play the role of Jack, on board a plane that goes down in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Your mission is to come out of the danger. The best part of the game is that when you are killed, you don’t have to start all over again, instead you are transferred into the last known regeneration chamber you passed, keeping all the items you have, and enemies also retain the same attributes they had when you were killed. Thus you can continue from where you left off, but you are just thrown in another location. You can lure enemies into traps that you either set yourself or manipulate. You can use plasmids to set foes on fire, causing them to run into a pool of water to extinguish the flames, and then electrify the pool. You can catch projectiles with telekinesis and throw them back, or you can hack turrets and lead enemy their way. You can even get a Big Daddy to protect you and obliterate any enemy that threatens you. As you progress you unlock a wide assortment of Plasmids. The music enhances the setting and period of the game, visuals are very detailed. Most reviewers find this game to be authentic and players will find themselves fully immersed in this experience and will want to play again and again.

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BioShock is the "genetically enhanced" first-person shooter that lets you do things never before possible in the genre. Turn everything into a weapon, biologically mod your body with plasmids, hack…

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  1. BioShock: Review

    Reviewer: Spot Xbox
    23 October 2008
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    If you're the kind of player who just wants yet another action-packed shooter, BioShock probably isn't for you. Its weak link is its unsatisfying no-skill-required combat, which might aim this one just over the head of the average Halo fan. But if you want to get a little fancy, there's a lot of fun to be had with some of the game's more indirect fighting methods. It builds an amazing atmosphere by using terrific graphics and sound to set a creepy mood. But BioShock's... Read more

  2. Reviewer: Just press play
    27 May 2008
    Overall 9
    9.0
    Gameplay 9
    9.0
    Graphics 10
    10
    Sound 9
    9.0
     

    Time to get into your bathysphere and take a journey down to the underwater dystopian nightmare known as Rapture in . Rapture was created by the megalomaniacal nut job named Andrew Ryan, who asks the question "Is a man entitled to the sweat off his brow?" Down in Rapture he is, but he/she is also entitled to mutilating their bodies to the point where they have hooks for hands. Read more

  3. Bioshock

    Reviewer: GameLemon
    28 November 2007
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Buy this game. Now. Before Big Daddy smashes your skull and drinks your brains out. Read more

  4. Reviewer: GamersMark
    15 November 2007
    Overall 4
    4.0
    Gameplay 9
    9.0
    Graphics 9
    9.0
    Sound 9
    9.0
    Storyline 10
    10
     

    Even so, these complaints are minor quibbles in the face of such a grand adventure. In a sea of contenders, Bioshock will stand out as Game of the Year for a lot of people, and that’s saying something considering its competition. This game is an atmospheric masterpiece with great gameplay to compliment its knock-out looks. No 360 owner should go without experiencing Bioshock; it’s that simple. Read more

  5. Reviewer: PlayDevil
    26 October 2007
    Overall 10
    10
    Gameplay 9
    9.0
    Graphics 9
    9.0
    Sound 9
    9.0
     

    While "Bioshock" will probably be awarded with "Game of the Year" it definitely deserves it. It does have its flaws like no multiplayer, a few graphical niggles and perhaps the game could be a bit longer too but will you regret playing the game? No. Will you love playing through? Yes. Is it worth the money? Absolutely !Bioshock is the closest a game has come to high art and that's something we love ! Read more

  1. Bioshock

    Reviewer: Shin Gatsu, swapgame
    07 June 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    This right here is an excellent game, one of the better single player games' on the 360. Graphics are good, sound is awesome, the atmosphere is fantastic. There is no online play but it wouldn't be suited for this kind of game, a rental but a good rental. Read more

  2. My favourite game.

    Reviewer: SteffandOz from Cardiff, LOVEFiLM
    28 October 2007
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I'm going to keep this simple... when I completed this game I immediately started again, taking a different tack at it. In total I have completed this game five times and I still have it. (I normally sell my games after I complete them.) Read more

  3. An underwater paradise

    Reviewer: Jayers, Game Almighty
    29 August 2007

    Bioshock is a site to see, with marvelous level designs, and terrific sound, this game is worth the 60 dollar pricetag. Read more

  4. Reviewer: Games2c, Games2c.com
    24 August 2007
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    Effectively lacing a game with emotional and moral connection is a hard task. Bells and whistles of explosions and musical score often miss the mark so it is with supreme credit that BioShock will eat into your subconscious for months to come. This is an outstanding game from watery plane crash to utopia–gone–wrong revelation. Descending from your near fatal accident into uncharted waters in a rusty Bathosphere, you have no idea of the horror you‘re about to step... Read more

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