BioShock

Windows
Graphics Score:
 9
Sound Score:
 10
Control Score:
 8
Story Score:
 10
Fun Score:
 10
Replay Score:
 7
Overall Score
90%

BioShock is one of my all time favorite games. As such, It is getting a good review. Don't worry, the VERY few problems I feel are present WILL be addressed.

Graphics- 9/10
While the graphics are not Crysis level, they are certainly good, in my opinion great. The dank, underwater dystopia is rendered perfectly, from the water leaking ominously in through the tunnels, to the rivets on the Big Daddy's plating, to the awesome effects of your Plasmids. All in all, a good experience.

Sound- 10/10
There is little to say about the sound in this game. It is ambient and spooky, and well suited to the dark, eerie environs of BioShock.

Controls- 8/10
The controls do what they need to do, no more or less. They are, in my opinion, easy to grasp, and great for what is needed. There are no fancy moves such as flipping or rolling, but they are not necessary anyway. Just WASD to move, SPACE to jump, and some mouse controls to shoot and cycle weapons. Maybe some hotkeys too, but I never use those, so I don't know for sure if they are in there.

Story-10/10
Awesome story. I won't spoil it, as if it was spoiled for me, I'd RRRRAGE! at whoever did it. Trust me, it is AWESOME.

Fun- 10/10
This game is addictive, to say the least. With a good assortment of weapons and powers, and the ability to custom pick powers for certain battles, it blends a large dose of FPS with a smattering of RPG elements. Boss fights are memorable, and the enemies are intelligent and quick.

Replay- 7/10
Lower score here, mainly because while the game is loads of fun, there is little reason to replay the game. There is no "New Game +" mode to be had, just 3 difficulties and the collection aspect. If you are feeling daring, try beating it without Vita-Chambers, on the 360 you'll get the Brass Balls achievement. So, yeah, little other than achievements for multiple play-throughs.

Tag:
Aug 11, 2008 - 4:01pm

Comments

  • chillinvillain

    +chillinvillain

    Is In Your Base, Killing Your Mans

    concise and to the point.

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    • Annath

      +Annath

      Wipes Groups For Fun

      thank you kindly

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      • chillinvillain

        +chillinvillain

        Is In Your Base, Killing Your Mans

        np

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        "We aren't allowed to say brainstorm where I work because it's apparently offensive to people with cerebal palsy (bullshit)." --Chalkley3

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