BioShock Infinite
Project Icarus
Release Date: March 26, 2013
Action, FPP, science fiction, FPS, RPG elements, dystopia, alternative history, shooters, early 20th century, singleplayer
Steam
First person perspective action game released as a spin-off to the BioShock series. This title was produced by Irrational Games with publishing support from the 2K Games company. BioShock Infinite is set in an alternative version of the early 20th century. The main hero, private detective Booker DeWitt, arrives to Columbia, a city floating in the sky, where he needs to locate and rescue a woman named Elizabeth.
BioShock: Infinite for PC, X360 and PS3 is the next installments of renowned series of shooters including intriguing storyline and complex gameplay. The production’s codename was Project Icarus. It is not supposed to continue the story presented in the underwater city of Rapture (BioShock, BioShock 2); it is a spin-off. The game was created by Irrational Games, renowned for BioShock or System Shock 2.
Story
The action takes place in the early 20th century. You play as Booker DeWitt, a detective working for the Pinkerton Agency. Unfortunately, he is dismissed after a mistake and starts working on his own, taking well-paid, but extremely dangerous and risky jobs. One of them takes DeWitt aboard Columbia, an extraordinary aerial city. The metropolis was thought to be a peaceful project, but it has been turned into a flying fortress. The city is controlled by an unknown group that kidnaps and imprisons people and threatens the entire world. Your job is to rescue a woman named Elizabeth. It will not be an easy task, because Columbia is being torn by a conflict between two groups. Each of them has its own plans towards the woman. The rulers of the city kept her in prison for fifteen years and they are ready to lock her for even longer period of time. On the other hand, a radical military faction known as Vox Populi wants to use Elizabeth to take the power over Columbia.
Gameplay
Game developers offer a lot of different weapons (shotguns, sniper rifles) and special powers. As in the previous parts, players can attack the enemies with lightning or use telekinesis for lifting and throwing objects. The main character has received several new abilities, including summon of the ravens that disable opponents for a few seconds. Elizabeth also has some extraordinary powers – the girl has powerful telekinetic abilities and can manipulate tears that appear in the matrix of reality. Therefore, she can use items (equipment, vehicles) from other dimension to help Booker during fights.
Different locale means open locations where you can take advantage of specific types of weapons (e.g. sniper rifles). Columbia is inhabited primarily by people, although you will meet local counterparts of Big Daddies (opponents taken from previous BioShock parts) and powerful mechanical creature known as Songbird who served as Elizabeth’s guard and defender when she was in captivity. Enemies are controlled by advanced AI and make use of all elements of the environment, e.g. the sky-rail network connecting various islands that serves a transport system. The system is currently shut down, but owing to the wrist hooks one can slide on the so-called stripes and travel between the islands. The problem is that enemies can do the same thing. Sometimes players have to defend against enemies who use the adjacent track. Not to mention that any fall at this speed and height is definitely fatal. Moreover, opponents use this method of transportation to get behind the player’s back.
Technology
BioShock: Infinite for PC, X360 and PS3 runs on Unreal Engine 3, however the developers improved it a bit, adding a new lighting system and advanced AI mechanics that enables computer-driven characters for greater interaction with the world around them.
Last updated on August 14, 2015
Last Update: March 29, 2013
BioShock Infinite Guide
This BioShock Infinite game guide contains a complete walkthrough of the game.
- Chapter 31 - Memorial Gardens, Side mission: Find the Vox code
- Chapter 4 - Comstock Center Rooftops, Side mission: Find the key that fits the lock
- Chapter 31 - Memorial Gardens, Find the three tears
- Chapter 31 - Memorial Gardens, Find the final tear
- Chapter 8 - Soldier's Field, Side mission: Use the cipher to crack the Vox code
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The main pros of the game
- Engaging Story: Many users praised the captivating and complex narrative, highlighting its unexpected twists and philosophical themes. The relationship between Booker and Elizabeth is often noted as a strong emotional core.
- Visuals and Art Direction: The game's visuals, particularly the design of the flying city of Columbia, received widespread acclaim for its beauty and artistic style, described as breathtaking and immersive.
- Character Development: Elizabeth is frequently mentioned as a standout character, with her AI and interactions adding depth to the gameplay and story.
- Dynamic Gameplay: The gameplay features a mix of combat styles, including the use of Vigors (powers) and the Sky-Hook for vertical movement, which many found to enhance the action and strategy.
- Soundtrack: The music and sound design were highlighted as exceptional, adding to the overall atmosphere of the game.
The main cons of the game
- Repetitive Combat: Several reviews pointed out that while combat can be enjoyable, it becomes repetitive due to the frequency of enemy encounters and limited enemy variety.
- Linear Exploration: Compared to previous games in the series, Columbia is described as more linear and less open for exploration, which some players found disappointing.
- Simplified Mechanics: The inventory and weapon management were seen as too simplified compared to earlier titles, making the experience feel more casual.
- Confusing Story Elements: Some players found the story, particularly its ending, to be overly complex or confusing, requiring multiple playthroughs to fully grasp.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- Lack of Choice Impact: Many users noted that unlike the previous BioShock games, choices in Infinite feel less impactful, with only one main ending.
- Limited Weapon Carrying: The restriction on the number of weapons players can carry was a common complaint, as it reduced the strategic options available during combat.
- Absence of Iconic Enemies: The game lacks memorable enemies like the Big Daddy from earlier titles, which some players felt diminished the epic feel of encounters.
- Exploration Tools: The absence of a map or clearer navigation tools was mentioned, making it difficult for some players to track their objectives and explore the world effectively.
Summary
- Overall, while BioShock Infinite is celebrated for its story, visuals, and character development, it also faces criticism for its combat mechanics, linearity, and perceived shortcomings compared to its predecessors.
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GAMERS Score
Average score from 6863 votes. 1129 players anticipated the game.
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BioShock is an action game series set in a dystopian science-fiction universe, with elements of first-person shooter (FPS) and cRPG. The series was created by Ken Levine and the development team of Irrational Games studio.
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BioShock Infinite Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
Developer: Irrational Games
Publisher: 2K Games
BioShock Infinite System Requirements
PC / Windows
Recommended: Core i5 2.4 GHz, 2 GB RAM (4 GB RAM - Vista/7), graphic card 1 GB (GeForce GTX 560 or better), 30 GB HDD, Windows Vista/7/8, Internet connection
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