I think you have to look at this through a bigger scope. I went to reviews and went from highest review game down to 9.0's and here are some of the results (i chose games i thought everyone would know). (note only 4 perfect 10's on gamespot) (also note i guarantee if you go to other review sites like ign they reviewed it higher as they are easier graders i feel, so remember 9.0 is not the universal grade for the game...just what gamespot thought)

anyway

10.0

1. tony hawks pro skater 3

2. chrono cross

3. soul caliber

4. legend of zelda ocarina of time.

9.9's

1. perfect dark 64

9.8's

golden eye 007!!!!

9.6's
1. Oblivion

2. san andreas

3. resident evil 4

4. vagrant story

5. diablo

9.5's (what you think this game is comparable to)

1. Paper mario

2. final fantasy 7 and 8

3. command and conquer red alert

9.4's (games that, to you, are slightly WORSE than bioshock)

1. halo 2

2. ninja gaiden black

3. quake 3 arena

4. HALF-LIFE!!!!!

all of these rank from 9.1-9.3 all of which you feel are somewhat worse than bioshock:

god of war 1 and 2, vice city, ff 10, granida 1, black and white, forza1 and 2, prince of persia warrior within age of mythology/empires 2, pikmin 2, skies of arcadia, baldurs gate!, F.E.A.R. tactics ogre, ogre battle 64, starcraft.

now, to whoever posted this, think to yourself does bioshock belong with these games OR with games that were rated 9.0

rainbow 6 vegas for ps3, okami (second best game of last year) and dragon quest 8? or should it go with the elites of all time?

i know realistically i am hard pressed to say that bioshock is better than many of the games rated over 9.0 and frankly look at the company it has at 9.0, its great company. Be proud you own, played, and hopefully beat a very good game and one of the best released in the past few months, certainly not one of the bests EVER, however.