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ckmlb on 20 August 2007

http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/bioshock/review.html?sid=6176947&om_act=convert&om_clk=multimodule&tag=multimodule;reviews;title;1

If you're the kind of player who just wants yet another action-packed shooter, BioShock probably isn't for you. Its weak link is its unsatisfying no-skill-required combat, which might aim this one just over the head of the average Halo fan. But if you want to get a little fancy, there's a lot of fun to be had with some of the game's more indirect fighting methods. It builds an amazing atmosphere by using terrific graphics and sound to set a creepy mood. But BioShock's real strengths are as a compelling work of interactive fiction, and as a unique ride through a warped world with some great payoff built into its mysterious plot. If that description has you even the least bit interested, you won't be disappointed one bit.

9.0/10



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Astrodust on 20 August 2007

I don't know, still a little torn on this game. Tempted to go out and buy it now but worried about the longevity of the game. I do respect a review that can list the cons of a good game. All these perfect reviews bother me. Are they saying the game can't be improved upon? Gamespot list minor freezes in the game. That for me takes away a perfect rating. A game needs great replay value as well. Gears of War was more fun than the demo of Bioshock I played and Gears has lasting appeal. Should I or shouldn't I. Metroid is out in a week too.



 

 

ItsaMii on 20 August 2007

I love Gamespot reviews. Bioshock is the same quality as PD Zero. Sure.



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Rath on 20 August 2007

@Astro.
Bioshock is, from the reviews, an awesome game.
Its lost the top spot on GR and Metacritc (which it held for a couple of days) slipping below Zelda OoT again. Looking at IGN (9.7) and Gamespot (9.0) Im pretty sure it will be awesome.

Metroid will be too, but its almost certain that it wont review as well as Bioshock.



Ari_Gold on 20 August 2007

i cant wait for tomorrow... i'm gona buy this and play all night. 49.99 at circuit city FTW



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Arkk on 20 August 2007
ItsaMii said:
I love Gamespot reviews. Bioshock is the same quality as PD Zero. Sure.

 Lol! Agreed. Sometimes Gamespot just seems ridiculous. They had a very high standard of reviewing up until a couple of years ago.



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Arkk on 20 August 2007

Oh and guess who reviewed it?  Jeff Gerstmann, the one and only.

What a douche. 



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dtewi on 20 August 2007

OH NOES! This brought the average down to 97.1%! Metroid might be able to beat it!!!11!!!!112



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akuma587 on 20 August 2007

They don't even seem to enjoy video games, IMO.



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outlawauron on 20 August 2007

It seems Gamespot has been underating a few titles lately. I thought Bioshock for sure would get a 9.5, and Brave Story got a 6.5?! Their reviews are sometimes hit and miss.



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