Bioshock discussion (360/PS3/PC)

[jdros13]

Re: Bioshock Post Release discussion (360/PC)

I'm trying hard not to get spoilers, but I have a question....

I loved Condemned...it got repetitive, but I thought it had absolutely fantastic atmosphere and some very good scares.

This sounds more immersive than that, and like it might even have enough replayability to justify purchasing (rather than renting since it is just single player)...anyone who has played both, thoughts?

[tanis38]

Re: Bioshock Post Release discussion (360/PC)

what difficulty are you playing on?

Playing on Normal.

[fishepa]

Re: Bioshock Post Release discussion (360/PC)

I'm trying hard not to get spoilers, but I have a question....

I loved Condemned...it got repetitive, but I thought it had absolutely fantastic atmosphere and some very good scares.

This sounds more immersive than that, and like it might even have enough replayability to justify purchasing (rather than renting since it is just single player)...anyone who has played both, thoughts?

I love Condemned, and I think this game is better.

[tanis38]

Re: Bioshock Post Release discussion (360/PC)

I'm trying hard not to get spoilers, but I have a question....

I loved Condemned...it got repetitive, but I thought it had absolutely fantastic atmosphere and some very good scares.

This sounds more immersive than that, and like it might even have enough replayability to justify purchasing (rather than renting since it is just single player)...anyone who has played both, thoughts?

Yes, I also own Condemned and really loved the atmosphere in that game, but like you said, it did get repetitive after a while. Doesn't look like Bioshock will fall into that category. Just combat-wise you have so many options that it always stays fresh. And the story draws you in far more than Condemned.

[jdros13]

Re: Bioshock Post Release discussion (360/PC)

I love Condemned, and I think this game is better.

Yes, I also own Condemned and really loved the atmosphere in that game, but like you said, it did get repetitive after a while. Doesn't look like Bioshock will fall into that category. Just combat-wise you have so many options that it always stays fresh. And the story draws you in far more than Condemned.

Sigh....I hope Circuit City still has this in stock at $49.99....I really want to play this game.

[born_bad]

Re: Bioshock Post Release discussion (360/PC)

This game makes playing Condemned feel like playing Super Mario Bros. or something. It's a huge leap over it and I liked Condemned, too (still own it and will probably play through it again sometime).

[jdros13]

Re: Bioshock Post Release discussion (360/PC)

This game makes playing Condemned feel like playing Super Mario Bros. or something. It's a huge leap over it and I liked Condemned, too (still own it and will probably play through it again sometime).

Looks like this is my next purchase then....picking it up somewhere over lunch.

[Behindshadows]

Re: Bioshock Post Release discussion (360/PC)

This game is a must buy...simple as that.....and I love it.....

Look at the reviews across the world....

360 Gamer Magazine UK 10/1/2007 10 out of 10 100.0%

X360 Magazine UK 10/1/2007 10 out of 10 100.0%

Game Informer 9/1/2007 10 out of 10 100.0%

Official Xbox Magazine UK 9/1/2007 10 out of 10 100.0%

Ace Gamez 8/21/2007 10 out of 10 100.0%

Yahoo Games 8/20/2007 5 out of 5 100.0%

ZTGameDomain 8/20/2007 10 out of 10 100.0%

Gamer 2.0 8/20/2007 10 out of 10 100.0%

Eurogamer 8/16/2007 10 out of 10 100.0%

1UP 8/16/2007 10 out of 10 100.0%

GameSpy 8/16/2007 5 out of 5 100.0%

GamePro 8/16/2007 5 out of 5 100.0%

GameZone 8/21/2007 9.8 out of 10 98.0%

IC-Games 8/22/2007 97 out of 100 97.0%

GameAlmighty 8/21/2007 9.7 out of 10 97.0%

IGN 8/16/2007 9.7 out of 10 97.0%

Xbox 360 Advanced 8/20/2007 9.6 out of 10 96.0%

AtomicGamer 8/17/2007 96 out of 100 96.0%

Computer & Video Games UK 8/22/2007 9.5 out of 10 95.0%

Extreme Gamer 8/22/2007 9.5 out of 10 95.0%

Game Revolution 8/21/2007 A 95.0%

GameTrailers 8/21/2007 9.5 out of 10 95.0%

UnderGroundOnline 8/20/2007 A 95.0%

GamerNode 8/20/2007 9.5 out of 10 95.0%

TeamXbox 8/16/2007 9.5 out of 10 95.0%

Firing Squad 8/21/2007 94 out of 100 94.0%

Xbox World 360 Magazine UK 8/16/2007 94 out of 100 94.0%

ActionTrip 8/20/2007 92 out of 100 92.0%

Worth Playing 8/21/2007 9.2 out of 10 92.0%

MS Xbox World 8/20/2007 9 out of 10 90.0%

GameSpot 8/20/2007 9 out of 10 90.0%

Video Game Talk 8/18/2007 4.5 out of 5 90.0%

[mudtiger]

Re: Bioshock Post Release discussion (360/PC)

Playing on hard, I got to the Neptune place last night. Got my butt handed to me by daddies. I'm trying to go through without using the vita chambers and I was trying to save the sisters, I think I may have to give up on that. Those BDs are just too hard on hard for me.

[mgoblue]

Re: Bioshock Post Release discussion (360/PC)

Playing on hard, I got to the Neptune place last night. Got my butt handed to me by daddies. I'm trying to go through without using the vita chambers and I was trying to save the sisters, I think I may have to give up on that. Those BDs are just too hard on hard for me.

I'm doing ok so far w/o using vita chambers, but it's rough. Some BD are tougher than others, I find I just have to figure out a good strategy and i can survive.

[mizzta21]

Re: Bioshock Post Release discussion (360/PC)

all i can say about this game is WOW!!

[dubplate]

Re: Bioshock Post Release discussion (360/PC)

Plus the electricity to stun them.

If you have the shotgun with the electrical bullet, even better.

One question, there was a Little Sister with a Big Daddy, I killed the Big Daddy but cannot find the Little Sister. Guess she went inside that hole. Do I just come back to area later or how do I get her to come out?

EDIT: Never mind, I got it.

Would you mind PM'ing me with that info? I killed a Big Daddy last night when I got to Neptune's Landing and don't remember seeing the Little Sister.

[mudtiger]

Re: Bioshock Post Release discussion (360/PC)

I'm doing ok so far w/o using vita chambers, but it's rough. Some BD are tougher than others, I find I just have to figure out a good strategy and i can survive.

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How are you beating the first BD in Neptune on hard? The one in the wharf area with the 2 mini guns at each end? I hack the mini guns and use rage on anyone that runs in, but the BD rips through them and blows up the guns in no time barely knocking even 1/4 of his health off. Fire and shock don't do much damage. I guess I just need better rounds? Using the tommy gun on him, it seems like I would need 300+ regular rounds to take him down. I did find the grenade launcher a little later in the level, but even that doesn't do much damage on hard.

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[born_bad]

Re: Bioshock Post Release discussion (360/PC)

Would you mind PM'ing me with that info? I killed a Big Daddy last night when I got to Neptune's Landing and don't remember seeing the Little Sister.

I've noticed that occasionally there are BD without a Little Sister, so it's possible you killed one of those? I just leave them alone unless they're clearly escorting a Little Sister (who can hear talking to the BD usually before you see them).

[dubplate]

Re: Bioshock Post Release discussion (360/PC)

I'm trying hard not to get spoilers, but I have a question....

I loved Condemned...it got repetitive, but I thought it had absolutely fantastic atmosphere and some very good scares.

This sounds more immersive than that, and like it might even have enough replayability to justify purchasing (rather than renting since it is just single player)...anyone who has played both, thoughts?

Condemned got repetitive to me as well. So far this game has been the opposite. I haven't been this immersed in a game since the first Halo came out. It's taking me forever to get through because I search every corner of every room. I'm not normally one to do that.