Bioshock reviews tell us there’s more to the hype
I haven’t played Bioshock myself. Aside from the physical barrier of not being able to get a copy because it’s not out yet, my PC’s limitations (despite its still-decent ability) might force me a premature upgrade before I truly get to enjoy this new FPS.
The worst part? According to a few game journalists who got an early ticket to Rapture, the game is really as good as advertised. Maybe even better.
IGN’s Charles Onyett says there is “art [in Bioshock], despite what many would say isn’t possible with games, from Roger Ebert to game designers like Hideo Kojima.” Onyett even goes as far as proclaiming that Bioshock is a wake-up call to the industry at large because playing the game will make you realize why you should demand more from publishers and developers.
Gabe Graziani of GameSpy labels Bioshock not as the spiritual successor of System Shock 2, but as its “spiritual superior.” Pretty strong words for a new game being compared to the proven classic. Graziani adds that “it’s impossible to not recognize the brilliance flooding your senses.”
Andrew Pfister over at 1UP asks if a videogame can make you feel guilty and presents a good scenario involving the Little Sisters and Big Daddies. This after raving about how worthy the game is of your time and money.
As I’ve revealed earlier, the Little Sisters are designed to ask you the moral question of killing malnourished children. If a game is capable of raising these questions, then the developers are indeed doing something right. An emotional connection to games is something you don’t encounter every day (or year).
Let the Xbox 360 gamers cheer for having another outstanding game in their library. In addition, they don’t have to worry themselves over the question of system requirements. After all, they already have enough problems (**cough RRoD cough**).
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5 opinions for Bioshock reviews tell us there’s more to the hype
The Bird Man
Aug 17, 2007 at 9:01 am
I feel your pain on the requirements. I just barely meet the minimum.
Brian Layman
Aug 20, 2007 at 2:35 pm
I just finished playing the enhanced version of SS2 multiplayer with my friends from DC and FL. I am really dissapointed that this won’t be MP. I MIGHT wait until the MP Coop release/mod to get Bioshock. I haven’t decided
Mike
Aug 21, 2007 at 6:31 am
Hey Brian! I’m do hope that Bioshock will have a mod for multiplayer. Since the game’s not out yet (as of this writing, at least), I can’t find any so far.
Then again, I’m confident that the die-hard fans will find a way.
Brian Layman
Aug 21, 2007 at 4:36 pm
Is it out today??? Aug 21 WAS one of the dates announced wasn’t it? The Serenity 2 disc Special Edition DVD set is my main purchase for the day, but still I might look for this one…
Mike
Aug 22, 2007 at 1:18 am
Yes, it’s officially out on August 21 (it’s already the 22nd on my side of the world), but I think this would depend on where you are.
The 21st is for North America, though the dates might vary for retailers, and you have to consider the time it takes for 2K to send the copies into store shelves.
Do tell if you were able to get it, so that I can turn green with envy. ;) Why? Because my RAM is short of the required. Sigh.
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