Should I rent Bioshock?

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#1 Solid_Snake325
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I played the demo and didn't particuarly enjoy it. The setting of the game especially didn't appeal to me. Should I give it another chance?
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#2 Rickettsia
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I didn't like the setting either but the game is really good if you like first person shooter.

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#3 LordGamer0001
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its a good game. has a good storyline and visually its good looking. but its a long game that leans towardsthe repetitive side. but its definitely worth the rent.

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#4 DecadesOfGaming
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I played the demo and didn't particuarly enjoy it. The setting of the game especially didn't appeal to me. Should I give it another chance? Solid_Snake325

I originally bought the game for full price when it was released in the U.K for £39.00.. But decided to get a refund a couple of levels into the game because I just could'nt get into it whilst also thinking that the game certainly was'nt worth nearly £40.00 ! (it was the most I'de ever paid for a game as I never usually pay more than £25.00 tops).. One year later, and after learning that a sequel was on it's way, I bought it new again for £12.00 and decided to give it another wirl.. I'm pleased I gave the game another chance, because it'squite unique, atmospheric, has an interesting storyand still holds up as one of the best looking titles to appear on the 360... Even though gameplay can get repetitious and monotonous at times (especially the 'hacking' mini games), it's certainly one of those titles that should be experiences at least onceby gamers into first person titles.

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#5 absorbent_kitty
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The demo doesn't really show any of the good parts of the game, just play it and youll see what I mean.
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#6 andy_lyall
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If you have chance to sit down and just play the game for an entire weekend then I'd definately recommend renting it. You should be able to finish it in that length of time although you probably wouldn't get a really good feel for the frankly amazing atmosphere that game created.

Would set you up for sequel though so perhaps just as a means for deciding if you'll like that, it's worth a rental.

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#7 Naruto
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Can't go wrong with renting it.
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#8 jinchoy
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If you didn't like the demo, then you probably won't like the game.
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#9 iowastate
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Read the header sticky there is a Game recommendation thread. Use it please.

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#10 dadou_gamer
Member since 2009 • 78 Posts

You should buy it!!! :roll:

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#11 johan1986
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agreed it is cheap now

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#12 Amnesiac23
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My boyfriend was of the same opinion until I made him play it again. So I would give it another chance and rent it. :) It's a great game.
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#13 kingdre
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The story and gameplay should make up for it. Personally, I think you should buy it but if you don't like it that much, renting is just as good.

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#14 romans828_2002
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You can probably buy it for just a few dollars more than a rental price, especially since rentals are getting silly expensive now. It is a very, very good game that sucks you in. I can't promise that you'll like it, but something must have piqued your interest if you created this thread. It's one of the best made games this gen. The story, the game play, the graphics, the atmosphere, and even the characters suck you right in.
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#15 mastersword007
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Don't buy it. Not worth the money.
Renting it is a great idea, though.

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#16 Kiythe
Member since 2009 • 61 Posts
Rent it imo. It's a good game (one of the better ones out there today) and visually very nice. Would be worth another shot.
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#17 Iceman8012
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Give it another chance as a rental. I would say a buy but it has little replay value once you beat it.
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#18 crazboy84
Member since 2009 • 146 Posts
its a great game one of the few games i played thru twice to get 1000/1000
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#19 ode1234
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Well, Honestly I loved how dark it all was =D and all the psychotic gene-spliced people made it even better But I'd have to say the most useful tools in the game are... Ignite Freeze and a jacked up shotgun most other plasmids weren't all that useful...and if you have a shotgun, you're set =D
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#20 DEADMART
Member since 2008 • 56 Posts

The game rocks. Great story and effects (especially water). Rent for a week and try. I bought.