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User Rating: 9.5 | BioShock PC
By w0rmy | Review Date:
Bioshock isn't a great shooter but killing stuff isn't what makes Bioshock great. I've been waiting a long time for the perfect blending of a first person shooter and a role playing game. Bioshock is oh so close to the game I've been waiting for but doesn't quite hit a bullseye. Unquestionably, more time should have been spent on the combat system. Plasmids can be very fun to use but gun play can feel a bit unsatisfying at times.

The choices and character building in the game really make you feel the need to try lots of different things. At times the choices can slow the game play a bit but that's the trade off for a game that doesn't force an identical experience on every player.

If you're looking for a balls to the wall action game, Bioshock is not going to be for you. The focus is far more on story than on big explosions and killing bad guys. It's a compelling storyline that really has you on the edge of your seat and has some excellent plot twists.

As for the tech glitches some have had, my system runs Bioshock perfectly at 2560x1600 and all the eye candy on. However, I'm still on XP so I can't speak for Vista.

Bioshock isn't perfect but I promise you, this is not the last in a new type of game - the RPFPS (Role Playing First Person Shooter). Games like this one and Vampire a couple of years ago are laying the ground work for a whole new type of interactive entertainment.

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