BioShock

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BioShock is a video game by 2K Boston/2K Australia—previously known as Irrational Games—designed by Ken Levine. The game is available for the Windows...
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9.4
excellent
 
CRITICS SCORE
9.5
(101 ratings)
GAMER SCORE
9.2
(19690 ratings)

Game Overview

BioShock is a video game by 2K Boston/2K Australia—previously known as Irrational Games—designed by Ken Levine. The game is available for the Windows operating system, Xbox 360 video game console and most...

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Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
90/100
score

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.

GameZone review logo
98/100
score

You simply will not find a game with finer audio. From the murky and creepy background noises to the spot-on voice work, there simply is no better game on any system in any genre that sounds better then this.

IGN review logo
97/100
score

There is art here, despite what many would say isn't possible with games, from Roger Ebert to game designers like Hideo Kojima...BioShock stands as a monolithic example of the convergence of entertaining gameplay and an irresistibly sinister, engrossing s

Game Features

Biologically mod your body with plasmids: genetic augmentations that empower you with dozens of fantastic abilities. Send Electrobolts storming from your fingertips, unleash a swarm of hornets hatched from the veins of your arms, strategically turn enemies against one another with irritants.
Take control of your world by hacking devices and systems: reprogram enemy security bots into personal bodyguards, modify vending machines to change prices, and transform machine gun security turrets into powerless pieces of metal.
Upgrade your weapons at Fire-For-Effect stations located through Rapture. Craft variants of ammo and plasmids by picking up materials in the city to modify them at U-Invent kiosks.
Experiment with different battle techniques with BioShock's free form combat options: gameplay scenarios can be approached with a variety of weapons, active and passive plasmids, environmental objects utilization, exploitation of political alliances, or a combination of techniques. Find your style but know when to adapt.
Explore an incredible and unique art deco world hidden deep under the ocean, vividly illustrated with realistic water effects and truly next generation graphics.
Make meaningful and mature decisions that culminate in the grand question: do you exploit the innocent survivors of Rapture to save yourself...or risk all to become their savior?
Sounding Like a Winner: BioShock's Composer Talks to GameZone "There is a very sad and beautiful theme that comes in from time to time to remind the player that they are witnessing the aftermath of a deep human tragedy."

Game Specs

Audio/Video
HDTV 1080i, HDTV 1080p, HDTV 720p, In-Game Dolby Digital

Memory
15 MB

 

Modes
Full Mission Single-Player, Story

Online Features
Content Download

 

Controller Functions

GAMEPLAY CONTROLS

Directional Pad
Change Ammo

Left Thumbstick
Move. Choose Firearm/Plasmid.

Right Thumbstick
Look. Choose Firearm/Plasmid.

Click Left Thumbstick
Toggle Crouch

Click Right Thumbstick
Toggle Zoom

A Button
Interact

B Button
Use First Aid

X Button
Reload

 

Y Button
Jump. Hints (On Status Menu).

Left Bumper
Switch Plasmid. Activate Selection Radial (Hold).

Right Bumper
Switch Weapon. Activate Selection Radial (Hold).

Left Trigger
Fire Plasmid. Toggle Between Using Weapon/Plasmid.

Start Button
Pause Menu

Right Trigger
Fire Weapon. Toggle Between Using Weapon/Plasmid.

Back Button
Status Menu. Display Item Info.

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "M"
This game is Rated: Mature
Content is most suitable for persons ages 17 and up. This game is likely to contain violence and blood, suggestive themes, or strong language.
Content Descriptors:
Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language
 
Game Info
Platform:Microsoft Xbox 360
Release Date:8/21/2007
Publisher:2K Games
Developer:2K Boston
Genre:First Person
ESRB Rating:M
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