BioShock

🎮 Steam ⏳ 15 hours ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)

Would you kindly read my BioShock review?

Rapture and Philosophy #

This title is a masterclass in atmospheric storytelling and immersive gameplay, set in the haunting underwater city of Rapture, the game blends first-person shooting with RPG elements and philosophical themes, particularly around objectivism and free will. It is even considered a spiritual sucessor to the System Shock 2 title released previously, the art deco aesthetics, eerie audio design, and compelling narrative, especially with some iconic twist, set it apart as one of the most influential games of its time.

Combat and Legacy #

Combat combines traditional weapons with Plasmids (genetic powers) similar to some mechanics coming from System Shock 2, offering variety and strategy and tactical feel, while some mechanics feel a bit dated today, the game’s atmosphere, narrative depth, and moral choices still hold up remarkably well, it is definitely a must-play classic that helped redefine narrative in games, and remember…

A man chooses, a slave obeys