BioShock Infinite

After finishing this game I jumped off the roof hoping to lose my memory so I could play it again but it didn't work so I'm writing this review with broken legs.

BioShock Infinite 10/10

12 years later... and I'm devastated (In the best way possible)

I Just played this game for the first time - 12 YEARS after its release - and I genuinely don't know how I lived this long without experiencing this masterpiece.

I went in expecting a cool shooter with skyhooks and steampunk vibes. I came out with my brain turned inside out, my soul ripped open, and the overwhelming urge to sit in silence and question reality.

The story? Absolutely insane - in the most beautiful, heartbreaking, convoluted as hell kind of way. Elizabeth is one of the best characters I've ever seen in a game. The world-building? Chef's kiss. The music? Ripped me in half emotionally. The ending? I just stared at the screen like I'd been hit by a train full of quantum physics and daddy issues.

If you haven't played this yet - or if you haven't revisited it in a while - do yourself a favor. Step through the tear. find the lighthouse. and get wrecked.

10/10 I'm a different person now.

Good story, great fun although sometimes elizabeth just gotta learn how to gtfo my way and not trap me in corners / small tight spaces

im quite surprised at how well this game works on low end hardware, was one of my favorite games as a kid and still holds up today.

This game belongs in the list of greatest games of all time. Writing won't do this game justice at all, it's something you have to experience.

Its a very good game but its not a BioShock game. Also the ending is pulled out of the writers ass, pretty dissapointing to this good game have such a shit, garbage, generic ending.

The feeling of this game is a bit different from the other 2 because of the setting, but the same mechanics that I loved are all there. The new Vigors/Plasmids were very fun to learn/use and master. The story pacing was great and it had an interesting start, but ramped up hard in the end into a mindblowing experience. Since this game takes place before Bioshock 1 and 2, and in a different place, it didn't feel connected to the previous games. But the Burial at Sea dlc connected them in such a great way! Clash in the Clouds challnge rooms were actually difficult to clear, but all of them are fair and have simple solutions if you think about them for a bit. Overall 10/10

if you are looking for a game with smooth and really satisfying gunplay mixed with a good story then this game is for you.

Took me 9 hours to play through the entire story, leaves me wanting more and confused about the ending, i now understand the ending lol. Great game, love the work that went into it and we need more games like this.

this game is pure cinema. fun gunplay. amazing plot. beautiful environments. I don't have anything I'd really change about it. This may be in my top 5 of all time.

Not a lot to say other than that it's, so far, had pretty neat gameplay, interesting lore and a pretty cool story

Great game, you just have to lock the fps to 60 and turn on v sync. Great gameplay. I more of fan of rapture though.

This instalment of the Bioshock game is rather... an odd one. In my opinion, i like this game's setting the least. I definitely prefer the haunting Rapture than the glowing Columbia, the creepy post-apocalyptic like world is more of my taste. Gameplay wise I don't necessarily like nor dislike it, it's different as it plays more like a straight action game rather than the previous games' more sandbox-y freedom of choice in combat, though for some people they might prefer this and that's good, to each their own. The story is a mixed bag, as I do like that we expand the lore but I also think it's too big of a leap in size, the second one and, to an extent the first one, had a more personal and smaller scale that I like more. The levels are a lot but quite linear so they don't really feel big, as there is only one level in which i can call big (Downtown Emporia). However, all of this point are only a downside if you prefer the design of the previous instalments then you might not enjoy this as much, but those that like the change in direction would have a far better time, despite my statements I do fall under the latter and I still enjoyed the game in its entirety

One of the best games I've ever played. if you're planning to buy it then just do it. The world building in the game is one of the best I've seen and in terms of story its 10/10 for me. The gameplay is super fun too with different abilties so you can develop different play styles.

This game reminded me so much of "Dishonored" due to different abilites. Its like a looter shooter dishonored with a better storyline

Will The Circle Be Unbroken?

A BioShock Infinite Review

The heavy air of religious fervor grips you from the start as Booker steps into Columbia, greeted by a choir singing "Will The Circle Be Unbroken," a religious hymn that echoes the game’s core theme of cycles, redemption, and breaking free from fate. This haunting melody carries through tender moments, like when Elizabeth sings it while handing an apple to a poor child as Booker strums the guitar. This 2013 gem by Irrational Games is a story-rich masterpiece, weaving a mindblowing narrative that dives deep into themes of religion, choice, and sacrifice. The atmospheric world of Columbia, a floating utopia stained by racism and class struggle that feels alive, with every corner whispering secrets of its twisted ideals. The city’s extreme religious group, led by a zealous prophet, preaches salvation while enforcing oppression, creating a stark divide between the elite and the downtrodden.

The gameplay is tight and engaging, blending fast paced combat with that let you unleash fiery crows or shock enemies with lightning or burn 'em with fire. The Sky-Line system adds a thrilling dimension, letting you zip across Columbia’s floating rails for dynamic battles and exploration. The Songbird, Elizabeth’s towering defender, isn’t just a protector but a looming symbol of her caged existence, adding emotional weight to every encounter. The game’s story about infinity possibility shines through its multiverse concept, where choices ripple across dimensions, leading to plot twists that leave you questioning reality itself.

The tension between the leads is palpable, as Elizabeth asks, “Booker, are you afraid of God? ” to which he replies, “No. But I’m afraid of you.” Their exchange captures the complex dynamic of fear and trust that defines their journey. The Lutece twins, with their enigmatic presence, set the stakes early: “Bring us the girl and wipe away the debt.” Their words echo the weight of destiny that drives the narrative.

BioShock Infinite is a beautifully crafted experience, balancing its heavy themes like racism, religious extremism, and class struggle with moments of quiet humanity, like that song by the campfire. So, circling back to the opening of this review:

Will the circle be unbroken?

Dive into this masterpiece to uncover the meaning behind the song and the "Infinite" in BioShock Infinite. It’s a game that lingers long after the credits roll. If you crave a narrative driven adventure with fluid stellar first person shooter gameplay and an atmosphere that grips your soul in the marvelous world building game design, this is a must-play. This is not just a video game, but a pieces of art.

Highly recommended.

This game has aged like fine wine.

It still looks better than half the games coming out these days and in a world that seems to be moving in the direction of copy & paste shooters and mmo's... it is a treasure.

The amount of time and detail that went into the art design and story/timeline is remarkable and something that feels rare these days. The devs truly made something special here that will stand the test of time for years to come.

I'll write this before I have nothing positive to say. I am pleased to say that I enjoy this entry in the franchise now, hated almost everything about when it came out so I only played it once. The lack of a weapon inventory like the previous entries still bugs me and the sky hook is not my favorite mechanic, but I can appreciate a desire to try something new just not for me. Burial at sea was great. Clash in the clouds is an abomination that should have stayed in the broken hard drive it oozed out of. God help you if try to achievement grind this game you will get pissed.

Finished the game a few minutes ago, when I realized I was shipping Dewitt with his own daughter I had to sit and contemplate my life.

This game is the one that had the biggest impact on me after completing it .While going through story quests, killing enemies, I couldn’t even imagine that the game would end exactly like this. The game creators made the story,that include plot twists,that using provisions of quantum physics. For me it's insane.I really don't like the fighting system and enemies in this game, but the storyline is really incredible.

I played this game a few years ago on xbox and really liked it, decided to get it for PC to replay and wasn't disappointed, the story is just as ridiculous and fun as I remember and combat was still really fun. I'm currently waiting for the first two games to download and look forward to trying them.

While the moment to moment gameplay isn’t a huge iteration over the previous games, the story and setting are unmatched.

There’s always a lighthouse.

booker dewalt IS F.E.A.r Point Man and I can prove it. They both have guns and go through time to find their hot mom/daugher and steal her. after F.ea.R Point Man kills everyone who isn't him (cornstarch) he gives up forever :C

when i picked it up i could not put it down,this game is something really special to me

NEVER had a single player campaign has had me playing it for 5+ hours straight in one sitting

I did a normal vanilla playthrough, and at the very end when you free elizabeth and go to kill comstock i get a black screen with my hud still up and my shield constantly breaking, regening, -health and a horrible sound, if you get this issue ive tried everything and it didnt fix it cant finish a game from when i was young :(

Played this game alot growing up. First time playing it on PC and I can say this game still holds up greatly!

Really good game, played this as my first bioshock game and really enjoyed it. Combat is very fun level design is really interesting with the skyhook. Story is great as well I was totally bought in by like the 1/4 mark, also for being 12 years old now the game holds up extremely well. 10/10

Beautiful game with a moving story and a bittersweet ending.

It's a yes, but it wasn't anywhere close to as good as the other games. So if you have to choose one, go with the first. It still holds up.

But regarding Infinite, it had great environments and story. But the game lost me in the last quarter, and I ended up quite bored with the mechanics at that point.

It was very repetitive in the combat, and the enemies weren't fun to fight in the games closing battles, with you just spending most of your time on the rails going from one side of the level to the other to kite and kill enemies.

I also felt like I was punished if I didn't loot every single container or corpse.

The DLC was okay, but I wasn't fond of the near-forced stealth in some parts.

Probably a 7/10 for me. Great game, but unengaging combat. If they'd delivered on all their promises prior to launch, it could easily have been a 9.

Wow. Just wow. I convinced myself this game was Bioshock in name only, maybe in some ways it is, but it all wraps together beautifully. I am amazed every time a game is able to leave that kind of impression on me. This is a game that will weigh heavy on my mind for a long time.

Btw, don't turn off frame cap. Had a lot of issues with the actual gameplay and didn't know until about 8-9 hours in that it was such an easy fix.

This game is the most torn between being perfect and mid game ever.
On one hand you have some of the most beautiful, unique and compelling world building in gaming history and then it gets weighed down by extremely uninspired combat and looting.
I think this game was rushed towards the end of development, there's a certain point in the game that its extremely obvious that it was forced to be cut short.
So many things in this game are left to be explored, imagine if they went with the gameplay direction of concept trailers of this game...
Still worth playing.

The underwater fantasy world works for Bioshock. Just not my coup de grace...

Great story mode game and i loved the ending, if your bored and wanna play a open world action game. 100% buy this

its good, but pretty weak for a bioshock game none the less i still enjoyed it

Good game. Interesting to see where it all began, also knowing where it is going to. Play the game to unveil how it happens. I do miss some stuff from the first two games, this one is more shooter than the others, but still fun with Vigor mechanics.

Beautiful story, great gameplay, good combat. Also hot girl at your side all the time.

Idiotic level design combined with poor gameplay- make this a non worth while purchase.

Overall this gets a 3/10. Buy this one sale.

Its a Bioshock game so its great. In particular its beautiful to look at and has a great story. I didnt find it as atmospheric and overall satisfying as the earlier games, but thats just me. The DLC were a bit disappointing. Burial at Sea episode 1 started great but quickly came to a nonsensical ending. Episode 2 crashed an hour in and bricked my installation. So I uninstalled and can't see myself coming back. Will definitely play BS1, 2 and Minerva again.

I'm not a fan of this game. In terms of gameplay it takes many steps back from the previous two. It only allows you to have two weapons at a time in the base game, unlike the previous BioShock games that allow you to have the entire arsenal at one time. For me this disincentivized me from trying new weapons. Apparently the DLC, Burial at Sea, implemented a weapon wheel but unless I missed something, there was no tutorial or tooltip in-game to show this and I only learned about it after I'd already given up on playing it and checked the Wikipedia page. Infinite also removes manual saving, which is stupid. Having an autosave feature is great, 1 and 2 did also. Removing the manual saving entirely to only have autosaves is not. In one of the longest sections of the game, I got stuck on some geometry and couldn't move or escape. The last autosave was thirty minutes before, so I had to redo thirty minutes worth of play. If the game had manual saving that still could have happened, but it would have been my fault and that would have been better than being screwed over by the game. Infinite also has no in-game map which annoyed me immensely, I like combing over these games and doing everything I can, but not having a map made it way easier to miss things.

In terms of the story, without getting into spoilers too much it goes for a multiverse story which quickly becomes convoluted. It plays both the authoritarian, racist government and the resistance to said government as both equally evil and has the resistance do some awful things for next to no reason, which left a bad taste in my mouth. There's also a huge twist at the end of the game that I felt made no sense logistically.

Overall, Infinite is my least favorite game in the series. I don't know the history of its development so I don't know if this is the case or not, but to me it feels like the devs were cooking up a game that wasn't in the BioShock series only for the higher-ups to force them to include some references at the end and in the DLC and slap on the BioShock name for marketing. Before playing Infinite I was interested to see what a potential BioShock 4 might be like, but now I have no hope for it.

I played both Bioshock 1 & 2 when they came out. I loved both of them. I played this when it came out too and didn't like it. I gave it a try again and I really liked the story but it just isn't a Bioshock game to me. I really wish this was just called Infinite and wasn't related to Bioshock.

dammit, 2K, your f***ing difficulty spike got me again! and on the final fight too. (I nearly completed BShock Infinite on the XBOX 360, THEN!) it also isn't an immersive sim, but Bs Infinite is that way to prove a point. though combat does boil down to cod-style run'n'gun rather than "no player plays the same, no encounter is the same" which is part of the reason why the mandatory take-two interactive difficulty spike got me so bad. I was so used to spamming bullet shield and dying when i couldn't and the songbird recharged in an hour, and the generator always exploded before i could kill the last and WHO DESIGNED THIS?!

i played it for the first time 10 years ago.

it is the game that made my cry like no other. and i am usually not particularly sentimental.

i think it is absolutely brilliant. i think nothing compares.

Interesting levels, stunning art design, and engaging gunplay and abilities, all wasted on a story with absolutely nothing to say. The beginning sets powerful themes of American exceptionalism, racism, and evangelical religion, and then quickly abandons any meaningful commentary in favor of yet another thin multiverse story. The very beginning of the game is visually interesting, atmospheric, and compelling, and what follows in the story is - in the most detailed way I can convey - complete and absolute drek.

Great story. A bit confusing, but I love it

I never finished this game but I did watch gameplays online and I know the story and everything; I never played or watched gameplays of the other Bioshock games but this one takes the cake for me

Tonally very different to the first two games, but overall easier to follow and game play functions better. Troy Baker kills it every time.

Well shit... that ending gave me full-body goosebumps for an entire minute. What a great game, honestly.

BIoshock infinite is a masterpiece in terms of story and sci-fi gameplay is chefs kiss on the top. The ending is really mind blowing.

This game is extremely under rated in my opinion and deserves more clarity because of its very intriguing and fun story element, Combat, and Beautiful bright and high contrast visuals (which is a far contrast from the previous games) although i do have one problem with it about how it is a outlier from the previous games and should just be its own standalone game. 8/10 game

This game absolutely killed me in every way, no happy ending, in the end it just repeats like nothing ever happened. the story is really a mind fuck, other than the ending this game looks and plays fucking excellent

Idk why the girl is different between the game model, trailer and the game poster, but oh well. Fun game