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BioShock Infinite
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The third game in the BioShock series leaves the bottom of the sea behind for an entirely new setting - the floating city of Columbia, circa 1912. Come to retrieve a girl named Elizabeth, ex-detective Booker DeWitt finds more in store for him there than he could ever imagine.
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"Infinite keeps the soul of BioShock at its core, but it isn't afraid to strike out in some very exciting new directions."
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A Masterpiece Soaring Beyond Boundaries, Enhanced by Burial at Sea

BioShock Infinite on PlayStation is a testament to the power of storytelling, gameplay innovation, and artistic brilliance. From the moment you step into the awe-inspiring floating city of Columbia, y… Read more

Despite its flaws, this game is still an incredible experience.

In March of 2013, I played Bioshock Infinite for the first time. Immediately upon putting my controller down, I felt so strongly about it that I stayed up until 4:30 in the morning writing an EXTREMEL… Read more

A Late to the Party Review (Dat Interactivity Tho)

I bought this probably 2 years ago and just never got around to playing it. Having just played through, I kind of wish I'd just skipped it altogether. The game reminded me so much of all the criticism… Read more

Like "Bioshock", it is one of the greatest video games ever made.

"Bioshock" is considered by many to be one of the greatest video games ever made. Lead designer Ken Levine's sci-fi-themed horror opus transcended the boundaries of the FPS genre with two major aspect… Read more

Bioshock Infinity is like Looper

When you think about it, it makes sense. Massive spoilers: If Booker refuses the baptism, he will become an alcoholic gambler who will sell his daughter in order to settle his debt. The man who will s… Read more

A somewhat-amusing betrayal

To explain how a game with such lofty credentials could be, in the playing of it, only plucky fun, and ultimately a failure for anyone with his brain turned on, a person sympathetic to its cause raise… Read more

Bioshock is a great game

Don't write something dumb! Your review must be at least 100 words long. Use clear, easy-to-follow language whenever possible. Remember: Your words may be the words that sway a reader into buying or a… Read more

Bioshock Infinite is a truly beautiful game.

The following review contains no spoilers. What constitutes beauty in gaming? Many have said that BioShock Infinite is a beautiful game, but just what does that mean? Does beauty only refer to a game’… Read more

A beautiful setting makes for a game hampered only by its gameplay and the hype surrounding it.

Bioshock Infinite, true to the series roots, features a well-realized dystopia that offers substantial social commentary to the world around it. The strongest point of the Bioshock series has always b… Read more

great game

had no trouble finishing this game. Great atmosphere i didn't like the first one and i didn't play the second bioshock, but this one really stands out. Although i think i'll have to play it again to f… Read more

An amazing way of experiencing an amazing story

Short version: (Conclusion) Bioshock Infinite is an amazing game that has its’ story at the centre. You’re led through a wonderfully created flying city by a narrative that keeps you wondering what’s… Read more

Of Thy Sins Shall I Wash Thee

As the unrelenting storm pounds down on us, the two figures clad in raincoats in front of me mindlessly babble about rowing and other such nonsense. I’m not listening to them – what matters to me is f… Read more

Of Thy Sins Shall I Wash Thee

As the unrelenting storm pounds down on us, the two figures clad in raincoats in front of me mindlessly babble about rowing and other such nonsense. I’m not listening to them – what matters to me is f… Read more

Perfect? No. Worth it? Absolutely.

EDIT: Turns out, there aren't any spoiler block options in the review editor. There are some minor spoilers in this review. Note the word "minor" - it's not going to hurt your experience much, but I s… Read more

And the prophet shall lead the people to the New Eden

Welcome to the 1900s and Columbia: a city that has separated itself from "Unamerica" both litterally and figuratively. Columbia is a city floating in the sky where things like steampunk, American exce… Read more

An amazingly wonderful experience

Wow, this write up is a long time coming. I played and finished BioShock Infinite the week it came out and things just kept getting in the way of me putting my thoughts down. So, BioShock Infinite ! H… Read more

A welcome addition to the BioSchock series.

"God is merciful. But I'm just a prophet, so I don't have to be." The prophet and antagonist in this story, Zachary Hale Comstock, is true to his word, making every step you take on Columbia to be vig… Read more

A man, a city, a review

You arrive in Columbia much in the same way you arrived in Rapture in 2007′s Bioshock – Booker DeWitt comes to a lone lighthouse in the ocean and, once inside, ascends to the clouds in a scene all too… Read more

One of the Best Stories of the Year. Oh Yeah, and It Plays Great Too

Redemption: it’s difficult to come by, and even more difficult to accept when it happens. But what if redemption made you a monster? What if your past sins were replaced with twice as many new ones? C… Read more

Skyd you not

TLDR: Game is awesome, but not as impressive as the original Bioshock. Please excuse each paragraph not seamlessly leading onto the next, as there are quite a few points to cover. Story Bioshock Infin… Read more

BioShock: Infinite Review

In the third installment of the BioShock series you will find that you will be traversing areas not under water, but in the sky. That's right folks this adventure takes place in the floating city of C… Read more

This game is epic and awesome steampunk.

I have a first game, but I haven't finish yet. I also don't have second game. So I would try it BioShock Infinite. This game is best action RPG FPS. I love it. This setting is in Columbia the air city… Read more

Mind Blowing Gaming Excellence

Having played the original BioShock , but taking a pass on the second installment, I was looking forward to this game. However I was not prepared for quite how good the game is. Playing on PC, it is t… Read more

Bioshock Infinite Review: Skyoshock

Irrational are one of the most highly respected developers in the industry, thanks in large part to taking their time and putting out high quality games when they are ready to be released. The first B… Read more

Conflict in the Clouds

Bioshock Infinite has you controlling Booker DeWitt, a man who finds himself in debt who gets a chance to clear it when he is given the task of retrieving a woman from Columbia, a city that floats hig… Read more

A gorgeous game with a nice world, but little replay value

Bioshock Infinite is in short a gorgeous looking game. The world of Columbia on the whole is beautiful and the sky scenes are interesting. I would even go as so far to say that the main character and… Read more

Stunning

Bioshock Infinite is one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had with a video game. Every aspect of this game is of such a high quality that it was all that I was able to do and think about si… Read more

A great game but definitely not perfect.

Below is a transcript of a video review I did for Bioshock Infinite which can be found here - TickleGames Hello everyone and welcome to the first DoubleTime review and today the honour has been given… Read more

A fun game, but a 5/5? A masterpiece? What has happened to our standards?

Bioshock: Infinite is the hardest game for me to review since – well – since the first Bioshock. Normally, when I give a game four stars, I spend most of the review telling you why the game is fun and… Read more

An overambitious title that ends up being less than the sum of it's parts.

I had high expectations going into Bioshock Infinite. Everything I had heard about the game up to it's release seemed awesome, but it truly turned out to be a disappointment. I only say that because I… Read more

Bioshock Infinite: A superb experience with a lot of "vigor"

You find yourself on a boat in the middle of nowhere, with a solitary man rowing and a solitary woman, clearly acting as guides taking you to your road to redemption. You have a debt to pay, and you o… Read more

BioShock as a series finally lives up to the hype with one that should not be missed.

BIOSHOCK INFINITE REVIEW "If you want to test a man's character, first give him power" - Abraham Lincoln Ken Levine returns to the world he created with BioShock Infinite. When the original BioShock c… Read more

Great narrative and world aside, Infinite does the one thing I wanted from a Bioshock game - be fun to play.

The Rad Excellent narrative and atmosphere. Improved combat. Great visuals. The Bad Occasionally poor frame rate. Checkpointing is a tad iffy in spots. I'm glad that story isn't really a thing I cover… Read more

An experience like no other...

Long in development, heavily guarded and anticipated arguably more than anything so far this year, Bioshock Infinite definitely had a lot to live up to. And while the original certainly left its mark… Read more

Bioshock Infinite Review - GWS Reviews

Bioshock Infinite Review The Circle Remains Unbroken in the City in the Sky by:Bill Schur If you had asked me about a month ago if I had any intention to buy Bioshock Infinite, I would have shrugged a… Read more

Bioshock Infinite

Even though Irrational Games has only developed two Bioshock titles thus far, there is already a certain expectation that one has going in to a new entry in the series. There is an attention to detail… Read more

So High Yet So Far Away

After me and my friend stayed up one night and beat the original Bioshock in 8 hours in one sitting it has always been my favorite game ever made. When Bioschock 2 came out, to be honest I was pumped,… Read more

Spoiler Free "Are you afraid of god"

This is what you would consider a definitive experience in media. It is the single most beautiful piece of art I have experienced since I first held a controller. In this review I am not going to talk… Read more

Not Playing the Hand That's Dealt

A Whole New World Nothing is as it seems in Irrational's BioShock Infinite. The mystification that Ken Levine crafts throughout this amazing video game is stunning and sends the player on a journey th… Read more

Bioshock Infinite Review.

Welcome to Columbia , a floating city in the sky that's as fascinating and mysterious a place as anything that has come before. As you walk its streets, travel it's skylines and breath in the atmosphe… Read more

BIOSHAWESOME INFINAWESOME

* BIOSHAWESOME INFINAWESOME * Taking into consideration the diverse combat system, stunning graphics, almost obsessive compulsive attention to detail and addictive storyline, I was nothing less than a… Read more

But 5 Stars For Trying Really Hard

Nice try, Irrational. Ken. Seriously, the utmost respect to you guys for even trying to pull together so many ideas and ambitions into a singular product, but it's fractured; BioShock Infinite feels l… Read more

Important

Racism, sexism, and jingoism: three things that are rarely touched upon in video games serve as the backdrop of BioShock Infinite. On top of that sits a great sci-fi story with well-explored character… Read more

A Murder of One

BioShock Infinite does what the BioShock series does best, weaving a thrilling narrative into a rich and captivating world. Like any medium for artistic expression, video games can allow us to experie… Read more

A game you won't forget anytime soon

So, Bioshock Infinite came out last week... What a long wait that was, too! I'm sure it had various incarnations but I'm glad this is the one that prevailed. It plays like Bioshock, it feels like Bios… Read more

Fully realized from start to finish

Instantaneous. That's the speed at which you'll become sucked into Bioshock Infinite . If I didn't know better, I'd say the first part of this game is a history lesson straight from a college course o… Read more

The unthinkable - a new Bioshock game that is BETTER than the original in every way

Bioshock Infinite has some massively large shoes to fill. When the original Bioshock came out, it was talked about for months afterward. People fell in love with Rapture and the meticulous level of de… Read more

BioShock Infinite Review (PS3)

You’ve traveled below the ocean to Rapture in Irrational Games’ BioShock 1 & 2, now it’s time to soar above the clouds to Columbia in the thrilling, action-packed, and deeply emotional plot-filled… Read more

Bioshock Infinite

A fantastic experience. Bioshock Infinite handily recaptures the sprit of the original while forging its own path with a wonderful story and fully-realized characters. The surprises and revelations, m… Read more

Keeping The Faith

As soon as my paycheck came in I preloaded "Bioshock Infinite" on Steam, it was difficult to get a good night's sleep from the excitement of it finally being released the morning after. 4:59 A.M. my a… Read more

Skins the Cat Twice with Story and Themes

What a game. I dove into the clever, thoughtful, and fun Bioshock Infinite headfirst and, once I came up for air, found myself grinning in delight and thinking a little harder than I expected. I went… Read more

Bioshock Infinite is a Must Play Despite the Weak Combat

Trying to keep myself free of spoilers and mindful enough to still obsessively research this game was a daunting task. Bioshock Infinite is a game that a great deal of people had on their minds, espec… Read more

Disappointment.

I love system shock 2 and I used to be a major thief fan as well, but Ken Levine has let me and other fans down by taking infinite's lazy route. By lazy, I don't mean that he and his company didn't wo… Read more

A welcome return to a familiar yet totally amazing experience

Oh Ken Levine. How you have raised my expectations to what I should behold as a brilliant gaming experience yet again. I literally just got out of the game after playing it through to completion and I… Read more

Reach for the skies

The original Bioshock was a story that ultimately revolved around one twist that was meant to pull the rug out from underneath you. Initially, Bioshock Infinite seems so thematically similar, right do… Read more

Astonishing

I am a huge fan of the original Bioshock game. It is in my top 5 games of all time. Never played Bioshock 2. My time in rapture was complete after the first Bioshock. So then I hear Ken Levine is maki… Read more

Engrossing combat and mechanics and a story line that doesn't truly deliver.

Having just finished Bioshock Infinite I feel as though I am at odds with myself. The part of me that expounds the virtues of gameplay and nothing else vs the side the values story above all else and… Read more

A game you just can't miss

From the very beginning Bioshock Infinite manages to pull you into it's amazing world and doesn't let go. If you had any feelings (love, hate, mildly indifferent) towards the first two games, you will… Read more

A story that needs to be experienced.

Bioshock Infinite is an experience. I was hooked from the opening, watching Booker Dewitt find his way into Columbia, where I remember my first time heading to Rapture, the awe and wide eyed wonder at… Read more

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