Bioshock PS3 improved over X360 version

Heaven knows they've had enough time, but still, its good to know that the PS3 version of Bioshock is benefitting from all the time it has been spent unreleased. The improvement which really impresses me is the presence of AI, which makes Bioshock a completely different game from the X360 version (whose enemies tended to favor directly attacking until one of your died).

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/897/897091p1.html

What's more, Survivor mode cranks up the intelligence of the splicers to a completely new level. Instead of charging you mindlessly, we found that splicers made sure that they gave themselves every chance to survive incoming attacks. Splicers with guns dodged and leaned around cover, aiming and firing only when they were sure they had a shot. Those with melee weapons ran around, leaping back and forth at us when it seemed as though they could cause the most damage. While we managed to eventually smash, electrocute and shoot our way through the early Welcome to Rapture section into the Medical Pavilion, we did find ourselves constantly repeating the three words from the difficulty level found on the main menu screen: Every Bullet Counts.

I had the X360 version of Bioshock (paid an extra ten bucks so a store would break the release date) and was enjoying it up until my brother's defective X360 burned a ring into the disk which rendered it unreadable (I get angry every time I recall MS's customer service informing me that they only replaced first party games).

This year is seeing an embarrassment of riches, so I don't know if I'll pick up Bioshock PS3 on day 1 (LBP, Gears 2, Resistance 2 and Motorstorm 2 will all be on the shelves before Bioshock), but given that its improved on the sole weakness of a game I really enjoyed, I'll get it sooner or later.

IGN also talked about how the graphics had been improved, which is impressive given the graphical quality of Bioshock X360, though I confess I have no idea what 'pro-pixel leatherization diffusion' is.

Although it was still an early build of the game, the title looks fantastic. The water effects look much slicker, as do many of the environments as they are slowly submerged in water. It's quite obvious that 2K is taking full advantage of the PS3's Blu-ray discs to pack in cleaner high resolution textures for every facet of the game; while we didn't see any pro-pixel leatherization diffusion within our early sections of the title, we wouldn't be surprised if it makes an appearance in the later stages, such as Arcadia or Fort Frolic. 2K has also taken the time to add in some subtle touches, such as informative elements during load screens. While these loads don't take a lot of time on the PS3, players will be able to switch between slides that feature Rapture advertisements, gameplay hints or tips, and quotes from notable gameplay figures.

Its good that this is an improved version. I am used to the complete opposite when games are ported to other platforms.

It wouldn't be enough for me to re purchase the game. but its great news for PS3 owners. Not only are they getting one of the best games out, they are getting a slightly polished version of the game.

will this be a discounted title when it releases? i'm guessing no, but it doesn't hurt to ask...

the reason i'm asking is because i traded for a used version of this, but i haven't gotten around to playing it...i could just as easily flip it for another game i haven't played yet and just get the PS3 version instead if it's all that it's cracked up to be(shortly after i actually buy a PS3)...i'm not sure if it'd be worth the hassle though, and i still prefer the 360 analog sticks for shooters...

I wonder if they'll patch that stuff into the 360 version - probably not much point now as Bioshock 2 is likely only another year away.

I don't think Bioshock's main problem was AI, though - yes, they were stupid, but I'd much rather they fixed the lack of impact whenever you shot someone or whacked them with the wrench.

I have a hard time imagining this will sell really well considering it is sorta yesterday's news and it is releasing in October with the likes of Little Big Planet, Far Cry 2, Fable 2, Mirror's Edge, Motor Storm 2, etc. It seems like they should release it in a less crowded month. I realize most PS3 owners didn't get to play it last year, but I still think it will get lost in the madness.rragnaar

the FPS crowd in the PS3 base has proven over and over again that they're willing to buy even the most mediocre of FPSs. it wont sell a million, but would definitely make the greatest hits on day.

Good to see they have put more effort into it than just porting the game to PS3.Big_Bad_Sad

Me too. I was hoping for something more substantial than some lame exclusive levels, DLC content etc. and improving the core gameplay is definitely the right choice.

also--- pro pixel leatherization diffusion....wtf kind of star trek lingo is that? o_0GodModeEnabled

I think it was the tanning methods that the native Iroquois taught the French fur trappers back in the early 1700's. I may be wrong, though.

Also, now that I think about it, this game has a chance if only because it's one of the few confirmed third party titles with trophy support for 2008. I've seen people on my friends list run out and buy Uncharted at the full $60 this week...

[QUOTE="GodModeEnabled"]also--- pro pixel leatherization diffusion....wtf kind of star trek lingo is that? o_0argianas

I think it was the tanning methods that the native Iroquois taught the French fur trappers back in the early 1700's. I may be wrong, though.

Here we can see a Native American tanning his leather for pro pixels. The next step is diffusing them.

Good new for PS3 owners. If you still want it :P

It's great that they're doing stuff like enhancing the AI, although the article gives the impression that it's tied to a difficulty setting which is all kinds of lame. AI behaviour shouldn't be exclusive to difficulty levels, that's just horrible design, in my opinion.

Anyway, I look back at BioShock with very mixed feelings. Prior to its release I've been following it for years and expected something fresh and mindblowing, but what I got was "merely" a great game. It wasn't as open-ended as they claimed, it wasn't as deep, even the storytelling was kind of meh. I enjoyed the game, no question about it, but it was still disappointing. I replay games a lot and I have absolutely no desire to replay BioShock. Ever.

So does that mean that there's going to be an enhanced PC version in the works?

As good as it sounds, I'm also a little upset because I just bought the PC version fairly recently, and now I have to get the enhanced version just for the extras. :/

The IGN.PS3 crew has forever tainted their stories with their complete lack of journalistic integrity and continual biased comments. I cannot trust these comments about Bioshock PS3, as they are the biased opinion of the enthusiast writer, not factual comments from the developer.

These comments MAY BE TRUE, but I'll need to hear them from a source other than IGN.PS3 (or Shane Bettenhausen, but I digress ...).