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What more can be said?

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: August 23, 2007
Author: Amazon User

If you own a 360 you have to own this game .. it's really just that simple. It's extremely immersive and intuitive .. it's more intuitive than you think most of the time .. which leads to some very funny moments. Water behaves like water .. fire behaves like fire .. etc. You'll see! :)

All Consuming

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: August 24, 2007
Author: Amazon User

The XBOX 360 is really starting to pick up steam with the release of Bioshock. Bioshock is an early entry into the run up to a holiday game parade that appears to be incredibly strong and it's hard to imagine anything being able to beat it. I can't say I am near to finishing Bioshock yet, but I can say that this title is a must own. All elements come together in an all consuming experience that drags you into a gritty undersea city that has been consumed by madness. In the process of your avatar being thrust into surviving on little to no knowledge of the situation, you are effectively hooked. The design, sound, and pacing of the underwater world of Rapture is amazingly pulled off and serves to create an experience that is substantial and significant. The play mechanics are enjoyable and intuitive... The puzzles are natural and rewarding... The characters are frightening and interesting... Your choices hold significance. The many facets of the Bioshock experience make it a significant achievement as art and interactive entertainment.

Bioshock is one of those titles that simply must be experienced in order to understand what can be great about a "video game." It also illustrates why original titles should be cherished and clamored for by the public over the umpteenth sequel to a whithered franchise. The designers are able to push the limits and explore new avenues in Bioshock and it's a complete success. Support new ideas and ingenuity by buying this game.

The Best Game For 360 So Far!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: August 25, 2007
Author: Amazon User

First off let me state when I first heard about this game I never once cared about it. I had no intrest in it, and thought it was going to be another FPS wanna be. Turns out after playing the amazing demo I had to buy it. It draws you in so deep, and gives off such a rich Story it's hard to put down. Not to mention the game looks amazing. To put it into view imagine Gears Of War but make it more colorful instead of the same dark gloomy look. It turns out to be the best looking game I have ever seen (taken into consideration I'm playing on a 1080i HDTV).

Thats not all, the weapons and plasmids are inovative and each has their own pro's and con's. Since it's set in 1959 you get 6-shooters, Tommy Guns, a Shotgun, but other weapons as well that I won't spoil for you. The overall enviroment is so alive and vibrant that it can change the mood of how you play. Now I'm not going to lie, this game is quite scary. It can get you too jump every now and then, but keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time. Just know if your easily scared I'd make sure to turn down the volume, as it contributes too the erieness 50%. Gameplay is easy to pick and you will be mastering the plasmids and weapons to take down the Big Daddy's and other enemies such as splicers.

All in all Bioshock is an amazing game and should be checked out by every 360 owner, and regardless of what genre you prefer, Bioshock will prove appealing to everybody.

Graphics 10/10
Gameplay 9.5/10
Control 9.5/10
Story 10/10
Sound 10/10

Overall 10/10

What lies at the bottom of the sea?

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: August 21, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Bioshock - Circa 2007

GOOD:
- Beautiful graphics with a very unique art style.
- Unique and original story that is mature, in not only the great story telling way but the bloody and violent way (think Edgar Allen Poe meets Rob Zombie or Gattaca meets Saw), To make a long story short this game is not meant for kids (also note this game has some foul words).
- Use genetic powers to great effect like shooting a hive of hornets from your arm or freeze/burn people and objects or even trick enemies with life like decoys. Also get several different types of not only guns (like the Tommy Gun, Shot Gun, Grenade Thrower and Chemical Thrower) but also different types of ammo (like Armor Piercing, Explosive Shot, Freeze Shot and Electric Shot).
- Interact with the environment; electrocute water (and the people standing in it), use telekinesis to throw and move objects (even throw a rocket back at its shooter, this effect works very much like the Gravity Gun in Half-Life 2), set up booby traps like electric trip wires, land minds, as well as spring pads.
- Great A.I. that not only can really fight back and set up tactics (like flanking and covering) but also stalk the player to sneak up and try to kill the player. Also note that the enemies will not always try to kill you but sometimes try to kill each other, seeing as there are many groups that are at war with each other in this game. Another noted effect is that the enemies will flee when losing a fight and go to an ammo/health pick-up machine in order to even their odds (you can also ahead of time booby trap said machines).
- Great and realistic sounds effect, which really help drive mood as well as theme, also note that the music ranges from period pieces that drive the games theme (like Papa loves Mambo, and Unforgettable) and mood pieces that help establish the horror/action atmosphere of the game.
- Top notch voice acting that really drive home the games story, setting, era, and mood, note that some voice-overs are not only passionate and memorable but will creepy you out.

BAD:
- Some might feel that the endings (one good and one bad) are a lack-luster compared to the rest of the game.
- System hacking mini game (which plays like the old game Pipe Dream on Game boy) might get old/annoying after a while.
- Game is fairly linear, which will make replays of this game less enjoyable to some players.

IF IT FITS YOUR TASTE:
- A unique style which is a mix of Art Deco, industrial, and something all its own.
- The game takes place in 1960 but a Sci-Fi theme runs through out, with things like flying robots and underwater cities. It should be noted that nothing here feels out of place and tacked on (think something like the movies Dark City or Sky Captain and The World of Tomorrow).
- Most of this games story comes in the form of spoken dialog from either audiotapes you pick up and listen to or people who talk to you over your short-range radio, this is how most of this games story is played out and told, although you can skip the audiotapes if you want, but you will also be skipping most of the story (the story brings to mind books like The Shining and 1984).
- Fight characters called "Big Daddies"/"Mr. Bubbles" who are huge monstrous creatures that look like they got on heavily armored diving suites from the 1930's; these guys/things are tough and will take all your power and skill to defeat (think the Nemesis from Resident Evil 3). After you beat them you get either kill or save another creature called the "little sisters" which are these 5 year old looking little girls, it should be noted that these "little sisters" are filled with a power source (a genetic material called ADAM) that your character needs to level up.
- Switching between plasmids or weapons on the fly can be a bit frustrating in combat unless you hold down the Left/Right bumpers (think of theses like the Xbox 360's versions of R1 and L1), doing this will pause the game and left you pick your weapon and plasmid.

GAME ITS MOST ASSOCATED TOO:
- System Shock (PC)
- Fallout (PC)
- Condemned: Criminal Origins (360)
- Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion (PC, 360, PS3)

ADDITIONAL NOTES:
- There is a demo out for this game on Xbox Live Marketplace.
- In the limited collector's edition you get a "Big Daddy" figure (they are one of the more noted characters of the game, who look like they wear those old time diving suites) you will also find a DVD that has videos with the "the Making of Bioshock" documentaries and it even comes with Soundtrack.
- Originally the "little sisters" characters were supposes to be a type of sea slug, but it was change to look like a little girl so the player (you) would have a conflicting emotion about if you should kill them (the "little sisters") and take their power or let them go and not get much power.
- The books and ideas that inspired the story of this game came from the novelist and philosopher Ayn Rand.
- This game is also on the PC.

I Love This Game...A Must Have!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: August 24, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game is by far one of the best games that I have played since Gears of War. This is a must have game for any Xbox 360 owner. Excellent Graphics, awesome gameplay, and so many different ways to have fun. Be Aware that once you start playing this game, you might not be able to stop. Buy this game!

Hmm...

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: October 16, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This was a great game I must say. I did find it a little too short for my tastes, but it set out on what it was supposed to do. There is a good bit of variety in this shooter that you won't find in most other first person shooting games. On that note, I have to say that it wasn't worth the 60 dollar price tag. You can easily beat this game in less than a week and after you do, your pretty much done. Not much replay value here. It definitely is a great rental though.

Challenging First Person Shooter

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: October 15, 2007
Author: Amazon User

BioShock adds twist to the traditional first person shooter that allows for unique gameplay each time that you start it up. The AI is challenging (without havng that "computer is cheating" feel to it). While some of the lesser enemies become tedious (and strangely stronger) as the game plays on, the story line keeps you involved. A definite buy-

Best game yet on 360

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: September 02, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I loved this game. I wish that I could play through for the first time again. There are 3 endings, so replay value is added and the story is awesome. I hope that more games will follow with this much style. Love it

One of the best xbox 360 games

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: September 23, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Bioshock has a lot of things going for it. Great graphics, great story, great AI and great user customization and freedom. Pretty much can choose your own adventure really. Of course it's not a free roam environment so there are checkpoints or objectives you need to do in order to advance through the story and through the city of Rapture. I've had a lot of fun playing this game and I'm more into the single player games anyway. Even though it has no multiplayer, the game makes up for it in the end. Replay value is good too because you can do the story saving the little sisters or harvesting them for atom. I think it's one of the best xbox 360 games to date.

You don't want to miss this.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: September 06, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I wonder about the people who gave this game four stars. They compare it to Halo and other FPS's as if it's inferior to them in some way. They probably said the same about Halo when it first came out. "It's alright, but it's no Perfect Dark/Goldeneye." In two months they'll be on the bandwagon singing Bioshock praises. This game is groundbreaking, and don't let the nay-sayers dissuade you.

Originality. We're getting Halo 3 this month. I'm as excited as the next guy, with the Legendary Edition and Limited Edition on pre-order (the Legendary version is staying in the wrap). But it's Halo 3. I've seen it before. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. I can't stand the linearity of the CoD series. I consider the games very uninspired. Bioshock. Enter a world that is unlike anything you've ever seen. Massive levels that you can't stop exploring because you have to see what's in the next room. The environments never get repetitive, which was one of my biggest concerns entering the game. Each level has a unique personality that you will remember long after playing through. The game is haunting with it's utopia-gone-wrong feel. You know this place was awesome once, and then something went horribly wrong.

I'm not going to spoil any of the story for you. This game is best played fresh, with no idea what's going on. Anyone who says it's predictable or boring is full of $#!T. It's one of the best stories I've seen in a game in the past few years. And how you play through it will definately have an effect in the end. The good ending even got me a little teary-eyed.

There is a review that complains about the lack of variety in enemies, saying there are only two types. These two types are more like categories. Big Daddies and Splicers. Splicers are the screwed up citizens of Rapture (who have been doing a lot of bad things) and have modified themselves in different ways. Spider Splicers, Houdini Splicers, Leadhead Splicers, etc. They all fight in different ways and require different ways of dealing with. There are only two types of Big Daddies, but fighting them is something you'll remember for a long time. They are completely docile until you mess with them. Then their eyes go red and you feel a nice little poo in your pants as the thing comes raging at you. It's awesome. Finding more efficient ways of killing them is even better.

Another complaint is that this game lacks multi-player. It's true, but who cares. Resident Evil would suck if it were online and so would this. Not every game needs (or should have) a multi-player component.

Summing up, picking up this game is a no-brainer. If you hate the idea of no multiplayer, at least rent it. You can play through it in 15-20 hours, but I took the time to enjoy it and put about 30 hours in on the first playthrough. Now I'm playing through it again. I've got to beat it on the hardest difficulty and see what happens when I kill all the little sisters. Gotta get back to it.

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