Opinions on Bioshock Infinite?

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What do we think of Bioshock Infinite?

I'm thinking of picking up a copy but wanted to check first and get some impressions, since I'm ambivalent. I'm ambivalent because I haven't been much impressed with the combat gameplay clips I've seen on Youtube.

I enjoyed the first Bioshock, although I thought it was over-rated in terms of its story. I thought the characters were cartoonish and I got tired of listening to tape recorders. The combat was fun, but by the time it was over, I'd had enough. I had no interest in getting Bioshock 2. Bioshock Infinite looked to introduce a new character dynamic and environment, along with Levine's return, so that's what interested me.

Anyhow, just asking for impressions of Bioshock Infinite.
 
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You are looking at pretty much the same style and gameplay as the first. There are differences in how things are done, and obviously the story, but at its core, it is the same style of game.

I love it personally... the new "plasmid" style powers are cool, and there is added functionality to them. The story is good, the ending is better (but a little predictable). Elizabeth as a supporting character is awesome, but at times I tired of the "let's save Elizabeth" levels.

The whole imagination thing behind being in the air, on a floating city is well done and very impressive in places.

On a whole, it isn't as engaging as the first time I played the original Bioshock, but it is a worthy title.
 
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Definitely in my top 5 for games of this generation. I thought the story was great.
 
Come on MW. No it wasn't. I'd say it's nearly as good as the first Bioshock. Bioshock 2 was worst of the three, obviously because Ken Levine wasn't involved in the development.
 
Bioshock 2 was awesome. Can't speak for Infinite, but I actually preferred the sequel over the original. Combat was more fun, storyline was very underrated, it was home to one of the best DLC expansions for it's gen, and it still maintained very open levels despite it becoming a linear game. I just enjoyed it way more than I ever expected.
 
the first bioshock bored the hell out of me, turned it off halfway through and have felt an aloof indifference toward the series ever since. from what i've heard of infinite it's a bogged-down modern corridor shooter — a prime indication of uninventive trope-latching. meh
 
I'm going to go with it's very good but not as good as the first two.
 
Come on MW. No it wasn't. I'd say it's nearly as good as the first Bioshock. Bioshock 2 was worst of the three, obviously because Ken Levine wasn't involved in the development.

I thought BS2 was great, granted I played just this past year. I could see people getting down on it when it was first released because of sequel fatigue.

@Anderson

All three games are really pretty similar, especially BS1/Infinite. That said, I really enjoyed Infinite, the setting and atmosphere are second to none, and the story is above average too. The vigors while "new" are really just re-skins of the tonics of BS1, and like BS1 there are a few that are far superior to others. The one real gripe I had with Infinite and the vigors is they seem just tacked on, no real intrinsic value to the story. In BS1/2 the gene tonics were the basic crux of the game, effecting everything, not so in Infinite.
Definitely worth your time playing, Bioshock is easily my favorite franchise this gen.
 
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I thought BS2 was great, granted I played just this past year. I could see people getting down on it when it was first released because of sequel fatigue.

@Anderson

All three games are really pretty similar, especially BS1/Infinite. That said, I really enjoyed Infinite, the setting and atmosphere are second to none, and the story is above average too. The vigors while "new" are really just re-skins of the tonics of BS1, and like BS1 there are a few that are far superior to others. The one real gripe I had with Infinite and the vigors is they seem just tacked on, no real intrinsic value to the story. In BS1/2 the gene tonics were the basic crux of the game, effecting everything, not so in Infinite.
Definitely worth your time playing, Bioshock is easily my favorite franchise this gen.


I agree.. that is what I felt too about the Vigors... they didn't really affect much, just sort of were there for an effect. Some were neat, but I felt no need whatsoever to use them in order to really pass a level. Mostly just ran and gunned.
 
Without spoilers, can anyone tell me if a second play through could be any different than the first from a story perspective.

The first 2 games allowed you to basically do a good and evil play through.

The only spots I feel like I can make a choice that may possibly effect Infinite to be different my second time through are:

when choosing to throw the baseball, and choosing the necklace pendant for elizabeth, i did both these different on my current second play through and see no change so far
 
I hated Bioshock Infinite. I was glad I finished it so I could uninstall it.

Very redundant gameplay. The main character didn't talk too much. The variety of enemies was non-existant and the weapons and power ups were lackluster.

I'm sure I'm in the minority. Absolutely stunning art direction though.

-M
 
What do we think of Bioshock Infinite?

I'm thinking of picking up a copy but wanted to check first and get some impressions, since I'm ambivalent. I'm ambivalent because I haven't been much impressed with the combat gameplay clips I've seen on Youtube.

I enjoyed the first Bioshock, although I thought it was over-rated in terms of its story. I thought the characters were cartoonish and I got tired of listening to tape recorders. The combat was fun, but by the time it was over, I'd had enough. I had no interest in getting Bioshock 2. Bioshock Infinite looked to introduce a new character dynamic and environment, along with Levine's return, so that's what interested me.

Anyhow, just asking for impressions of Bioshock Infinite.
That's how I felt about the first Bioshock. Coincidentally, it is also how I feel about Bioshock Infinite. Combat is alright, story is nothing spectacular(despite what you hear). It was a good time waster if you're in between games.
 
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Yeah the lack of enemy variety (a problem with every game in the series, and really any game in general) was pretty bad. The coolest enemy in the game was barely even utilized too.

The the weapons were just "meh" even more so after upgrading most of them. Despite that I still enjoyed the game
 
That's how I felt about the first Bioshock. Coincidentally, it is also how I feel about Bioshock Infinite. Combat is alright, story is nothing spectacular(despite what you hear). It was a good time waster if you're in between games.

I thought the story in BS1 was pretty good for its day, it strove to bring the "a PC experience" to consoles. I thought it was fun enough to play through a second time with different choices. BS2/Infinite, however, one time through was enough. It was just enough content to playthrough and the formula is getting a little long in the tooth
 
I've played through Bioshock 1 no less than 30 times (I honestly think it's closer to 50 times) and Bioshock 2 roughly 20 times.

I finished Infinite once. I'll play the DLC when it's released because I got the season pass but the base game itself isn't all that fun. The reason I played through the first two so many times is that you had such a wide range of weapons, plasmids and tonics that you could play it different each time and tackle big combat events different each time as well. This isn't the case with Infinite, which is unfortunate because it's so goddamn pretty.
 
I am a big fan of the Bioshock series. I would agree with the poster that stated the style is more like the first. The combat with the skylines is more open and exciting than the first. The atmosphere is clearly different. Your in a bright, vibrant world in Infinite compared to the dying Rapture in the first. Infinite is a good ride.
 
Thanks for the feedback. I think I'll go ahead and pick up a copy, but I won't expect anything spectacular. There are too many negative remarks here to get my hopes up, but there are also too many positive ones to bypass the game. I don't have a heck of a lot to play right now, so it's worth a shot.
 
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It's most def. worth playing through, even if its just a rental from say Redbox. Suffice to say if you at least enjoyed BS1, you will enjoy Infinite. I found there to be a bunch of glaring flaws, especially more pronounced after playing BS1/2, though its still an enjoyable game.
 
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Thanks for the feedback. I think I'll go ahead and pick up a copy, but I won't expect anything spectacular. There are too many negative remarks here to get my hopes up, but there are also too many positive ones to bypass the game. I don't have a heck of a lot to play right now, so it's worth a shot.
I have a feeling you'll enjoy it, even if it doesn't blow you away.
 
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Wasn't a bad game, but definitely overrated. Close up textures are non existent, gameplay somewhat repetitive, but the story was good. It's not a unique story (other mediums have explored the same concept used in Infinite), but it's still interesting to play through.
 
It was the only game in the series that I completed. It's a very good game, but nowhere near what some of the reviews lead you to believe. I would give it an 8.5 out of 10.
 
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It was an enjoyable game. If you played the original, you should know what kind of exploration and combat to expect. You'll find yourself scrounging for every bit of supplies laying around and exploring side paths. Game feels a lot more open though. And there is a HUGE attention to detail. It's quite impressive. Also, if you switch the RB and Y buttons (can be done in the options menu), it plays exactly like Halo 4.

The main reason it's considered a "masterpiece" by game critics is because of its story. It gets rather interesting towards the later half of the game and the ending kind of drops a megaton that just leaves you trying to decipher it long after you are finished (in a good way). And it all starts coming together the more you think about all the details (which is one of the reasons I mentioned "attention to detail").
 
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