Status Howdy_Partner107 May 2, 2021
I started playing Bioshock Infinite and wowie it is soooo much different than the other Bioshocks. Also the race stuff is a little weird but like I just started so there's still time for that to all resolve.
BioShock Infinite (2013)
Linux · Mac · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 3 · Xbox 360
4.07 from 11204 ratings
23255 members have it in their collection · 543 playing now · 5884 backlogged · 2112 wish listed
How long? Main story 15h · with extras 22h · 100% 66h (from 123 logged playthroughs)
BioShock Infinite is the third game in the BioShock series. It is not a direct sequel/prequel to any of the previous BioShock games but takes place in an entirely different setting, although it shares similar features, gameplay and concepts with the previous games. BioShock Infinite features a range of environments that force the player to adapt, with different weapons and …
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BioShock Infinite is the third game in the BioShock series. It is not a direct sequel/prequel to any of the previous BioShock games but takes place in an entirely different setting, although it shares similar features, gameplay and concepts with the previous games. BioShock Infinite features a range of environments that force the player to adapt, with different weapons and strategies for each situation. Interior spaces feature close combat with enemies, but unlike previous games set in Rapture, the setting of Infinite contains open spaces with emphasis on sniping and ranged combat against as many as fifteen enemies at once.
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Details
- Developers
- Irrational Games
- Publishers
- 2K Games
- Genres
- Adventure, Shooter
- Themes
- Action, Drama, Fantasy, Historical, Horror, Science fiction
- Franchises
- Bioshock
- Series
- Bioshock
- Events
- Spike Video Game Awards 2012 (VGA 10), Sony Computer Entertainment America E3 2012 Press Conference, Spike Video Game Awards 2011, Sony E3 2011 Press Conference
- Steam
- View on Steam
Release dates
- Mar 25, 2013 (Full Release) (Worldwide) PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Mar 26, 2013 (Full Release) (Worldwide) PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
- Apr 25, 2013 (Full Release) (Japan) PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
- Jun 01, 2013 (Full Release) (North_America) Mac
- Jun 28, 2013 (Full Release) (Japan) PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Aug 29, 2013 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Mac
- Mar 17, 2015 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Linux
Related
Bundled in
- BioShock Infinite: Ultimate Songbird Edition (Apr 2013)
- BioShock Infinite: The Complete Edition (Nov 2014)
- BioShock: The Collection (Sep 2016)
DLC
- BioShock Infinite: Clash in the Clouds (Jul 2013)
Expansions
- BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea (Nov 2013)
Editions
- BioShock Infinite: Ultimate Songbird Edition (Apr 2013)
- BioShock Infinite: The Complete Edition (Nov 2014)
Featured in lists
Rating distribution
5 stars
4465
4 stars
3984
3 stars
1979
2 stars
612
1 star
164
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Status Sir_Laguna Jun 2, 2020
I know Bioshock Infinite is a sacred cow for many. After the onlaught of positive reviews it got when it came out, I got the game and was really dissapointed by it. I didn't understood why there was a clear positive consensus about such a (in my eyes) mediocre game.
Well... I then started to see how, just weeks after …
I know Bioshock Infinite is a sacred cow for many. After the onlaught of positive reviews it got when it came out, I got the game and was really dissapointed by it. I didn't understood why there was a clear positive consensus about such a (in my eyes) mediocre game.
Well... I then started to see how, just weeks after launch, came a lot of negative criticism of it, sometime by the same sites that gave it glowing reviews.
What happened? Well, I wrote an article in spanish about Bioshock Infinite critical reevaluation. I used a lot of examples of critical writing (in english, thanks, Critical-Distance!) that re-analized the game in a not so shining light.
Daisy Fitzroy deserved better
This makes me think a lot about how review scores are so... useless for me? Most of the critics I agree about this game don't put a number on their writing so it would never reflect on Metacritic or OpenCritic.
Anyway, I don't like Bioshock Infinite and I'm happy to write about that again. he he he.
I do like Burial at Sea, tho
Status killerstar Feb 27, 2020
Huh. Bonkers of not somewhat satisfying ending. My main issue is that the ending is basically just a massive exposition dump so I wasn't that impressed with it. However, there is one thing....
All throughout the game I felt kind of disappointed that there were so many obvious parallels to Bioshock 1. The vigors are just plasmids, the handymen are …
Huh. Bonkers of not somewhat satisfying ending. My main issue is that the ending is basically just a massive exposition dump so I wasn't that impressed with it. However, there is one thing....
All throughout the game I felt kind of disappointed that there were so many obvious parallels to Bioshock 1. The vigors are just plasmids, the handymen are just Big Daddies and the whole faction dynamics are almost carbon copies of each other. It felt as if I was playing the same game but with a slightly different skin. Are the developers so lacking in imagination that they just couldn't do anything else? Well, that might be true (a Doylist explanation) but I the in world explanation for all those parallelisms was very smart and if fitted perfectly with the rest of the narrative.
Status killerstar Feb 18, 2020
Three Bioshock games plus expansions at about USD2. Pretty neat, if you ask me.
https://store.steampowered.com/sub/127633/
Status May_Odaigahara Sep 25, 2018
did ken levine learn about robespierre like 1 second before writing the story of this game?
Status FlattenedBull Aug 3, 2018
Finished main game on normal. Almost didn’t complete. I’m not sure what happened. Maybe it’s because of the years of hype, or maybe it’s because I liked nearby games (Bioshock 1, Dishonored) so well that I was expecting too much, but the game really dragged for me—especially the second act. I pressed on just to see what happens story-wise, and …
Finished main game on normal. Almost didn’t complete. I’m not sure what happened. Maybe it’s because of the years of hype, or maybe it’s because I liked nearby games (Bioshock 1, Dishonored) so well that I was expecting too much, but the game really dragged for me—especially the second act. I pressed on just to see what happens story-wise, and I’m so glad that I did. The third and final act is outstanding.
Now trying 1999 (hardcore) mode with traditional FPS controller layout. Hopefully these things together with my improved grasp of the story and mechanics make the overall game a more fun experience.
Props for its exquisite use of music.
Status Skoo Aug 1, 2018
There are many things that can be, and indeed have been, criticized about BioShock: Infinite. However, no reasonable critic would ever say (at least) three things: 1) "This is a bad example of using the Many-Worlds interpretation in a sci-fi narrative"; 2) "R. Lutece is such an uninteresting character"; 3) "I just can't like Liz". The rest is silence.
Read moreThere are many things that can be, and indeed have been, criticized about BioShock: Infinite. However, no reasonable critic would ever say (at least) three things: 1) "This is a bad example of using the Many-Worlds interpretation in a sci-fi narrative"; 2) "R. Lutece is such an uninteresting character"; 3) "I just can't like Liz". The rest is silence.
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Status ValmayorBruh Jun 3, 2018
Been wanting to play this game for YEARS and now I finally have the chance to play this beauty! Played the first two games so my expectations are set. I haven't read anything on this so this is gonna be a blind run and I'm so damn excited!
Status Predefiance Nov 1, 2017
Happy to finally be playing the DLC, something I missed when I played the 360 version. Great game, one of my favourites even if I feel it still doesn't touch the greatness of the first one.
Status Kirasy Feb 27, 2016
This was a very enjoyable game. Although the gameplay is mediocre at best, it make up for it with one of the best video game storylines out there with constant twist and turns. Along with this, there is are some of my favorite characters. I never felt so empathetic for anyone in a game like I did for Elizabeth and …
This was a very enjoyable game. Although the gameplay is mediocre at best, it make up for it with one of the best video game storylines out there with constant twist and turns. Along with this, there is are some of my favorite characters. I never felt so empathetic for anyone in a game like I did for Elizabeth and Booker.
It's also worth noting that this game is goregous with its magnificent cyberpunk atmsophere.
PS: If you enjoy the base game, buying the DLC is a must for it adds a truly great new story.
