Author Topic: The Bioshock Thread (Read 20666 times)

Tuffty · « **on:** March 05, 2009, 11:34:21 PM »

Bioshock goes into my collection as one of those special games to me. Up there with Shenmue, The World Ends With You or Shadow Of The Colossus, it's an example of a game that I knew very little about, and playing through it delivered something new, something different with high production values in every department that I just couldn't help but be impressed by. People call it a rehash of System Shock, but for someone who's never played the SS games, it's really incredible. The story in particular is just so rich, full of political, religious ideaologies and 'evil' characters that I could actually understand and to a point, sympathise with. And what a setting to play the game in with Rapture. That opening scene in particular..breath-taking. Every little thing about Rapture, how it was formed to it's eventual demise is all laid out there for you to play through and appreciate if you want it to, and I like games that don't bash your head around with it's story. And of course there's the gameplay to go on top of it all allowing you to experiment with all the cool plasmids on the splicers and Big Daddies.

Moral choices too clear cut? Unssatisfying final third of the game? Doesn't bother me reallly. Thought it was incredible from start to finish. And there's never been a game cut scene more effective than Ryan's 'A man chooses, a slave obey's' final words

So why make a thread on a 2 yr old game? Largely because of this viral site recently revealed for the upcoming Bioshock 2, with the teaser trailer shown below:

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/41898.html

Now according to a reliable source here there could be some kind of big reveal coming soon

Creative director behind the first one isn't involved in the sequel, but let's not get too optimistic. Let's hear some suggestions! Any new gameplay ideas? More difficult moral choices? Where would you like it to be set? Or even if you just want to talk about experiences with the 1st game feel free to share. Let's all share in the love and admit that really, you felt like hell after murdering a Big Daddy...

Just me then?...

Stryfe · « **Reply #1 on:** March 05, 2009, 11:59:04 PM »

I always loved System Shock 2 to death, so I had really high hopes for Bioshock. I actually bought a new comp just so I could play it.

And I agree with what everything you said. It's an amazing experience, walking down a burning hallway to the sound of crackling flames and a 40's song playing in the radio. Incredible immersion, especially the sound world is brilliant. The mood, setting, plot... amazing. Clever use of surroundings, elements, blah blah and so forth.

And holy crap, a sequel on the way. Here's hoping I don't have to get another new comp for that...

Ping · « **Reply #2 on:** March 06, 2009, 12:23:55 AM »

I'm still slowly playing through Bioshock, I think I got a final third to go. I picked it up about early last year, played through the first third, played again late last year, through the second third. I guess it's time for me to finish soon. It's a great game, but I just can't stay into it cause it gets annoying at some parts. I do like what they did though, and it's pretty innovative. It's a really good game, and I too am looking forward to the sequel(prequel?)

Tuffty · « **Reply #3 on:** March 06, 2009, 01:00:54 AM »

Quote from: Ping on March 06, 2009, 12:23:55 AM

It's a really good game, and I too am looking forward to the sequel(prequel?)

I think sequel. Don't read on if you don't want to be spoiled, but if the viral site is anything to go by....

it looks like Big Daddies are capturing former Little Sisters that you rescued if you got the good ending

coachie · « **Reply #4 on:** March 06, 2009, 10:18:19 PM »

I don't play shooters (mainly because I r.e.a.l.l.y SUCK BIG TIME at playing them

) but I had Bioshock on my radar eversince it came out and I so want to play it one day.

Tuffty · « **Reply #5 on:** March 11, 2009, 12:18:55 AM »

Big Sisters? Or is it Big Mommas?

Ping · « **Reply #6 on:** March 11, 2009, 02:08:41 AM »

Everyone's sayin Big Sisters... what's up with that? This story seems too crazy right now

thatonezombie · « **Reply #7 on:** March 11, 2009, 02:13:33 AM »

They should have went crazy with it and called them Drunk Nephew.

I liked the first one, the different endings could have probably been fleshed out more to you as the main character. But hey another Bioshock is good news to me

Tuffty · « **Reply #8 on:** March 19, 2009, 12:22:40 AM »

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The sequel has players assuming control of "the first ever" Big Daddy, according to creative director Jordan Thomas. Players will be armed with a drill, and will also be able to upgrade their weapons and various plasmids.

As you liberate Little Sisters from other Big Daddies, you'll be able to either Harvest or Adopt them. Adoption apparently lets players escort a Little Sister around levels, fighting off splicers as the Little Sister harvests the all-powerful Adam from corpses.

The information surfaced over at the GameSpot Forums, and was backed up by blurry pictures of the article. The posters there and at NeoGAF also a provided wealth of other details, apparently coming from the same source as the pictures.

While the below details were once unconfirmed, Shacknews has since verified that all of the following information is valid. Additionally, a few points have been updated:

* The game is set 10 years after the first BioShock.
* There will be a multiplayer mode, but no details were given.
* The Big Sister is a grown-up Little Sister, and she's hunting you.
* Some levels take place on the sea floor outside of Rapture.
* The Big Sister will periodically pop up after you kill enough Big Daddies. Her arrival is apparently signaled by a Little Sister singing a song.
* The Big Sister is described as fast and "the hardest thing in the game." She'll utilize telekinesis to throw objects at you or use them as shields.
* Your drill overheats, and cannot be used constantly.
* As a Big Daddy, you'll be able to do that nifty shoulder bash move.
* Upgrade trees are now more diverse.
* The Incinerate plasmid allows you to throw a fireball or shoot a stream of fire, depending on upgrades.
* Plasmids can now be combined. For example, mixing Incinerate and Cyclone Trap will result in a flaming trap.
* Weapons and plasmids can be used at the same time.
* You can now heal damaged turrets and bots.
* Players will explore Fontaine Futuristics, which is where the Adam energy is harvested from Little Sisters. Through this, you will learn how the Adam is recovered.
* Series creator Ken Levine is not "substantially involved" in the sequel, as he is working on the "next big game" at 2K Boston.

The 2K Marin-developed shooter sequel is set to arrive between August 1 and October 31, 2009, and is "destined" for PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The company has yet to state which versions will hit by October's end.

http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/57659

Some interesting ideas, not sure about playing as a Big Daddy the whole way through and I'm not thinking about multiplayer. Sounds like a tacked on idea to me already.

Think I will wait til I see one gameplay video, then I'll try to stay away from any more videos until the reviews come out.

Tuffty · « **Reply #9 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:19:46 PM »

Bioshock 2 Preview

Now I'm excited. Reading this preview and another one in gamesTM, shows that the development team knows what made the first one great and look to improve upon it. The design team in particular sounds like a group of real clever clogs. I only hope the end product delivers.

Ping · « **Reply #10 on:** April 22, 2009, 04:58:08 AM »

Looking great. I should really finish the first one once I get another/repaired xbox.

zoolander · « **Reply #11 on:** April 25, 2009, 02:10:36 AM »

I heard the guy who did fort frolic is taking over for Bioshock 2 which is awesome because that was an amazing experience.

Tuffty · « **Reply #12 on:** April 25, 2009, 01:34:15 PM »

^ Also did level design for The Cradle level in Thief III if I'm not mistaken. Ask anyone and they'll tell you it's one of the scariest experiences they've had in any video game.

Tuffty · « **Reply #13 on:** May 14, 2009, 08:29:15 PM »

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/usermovies/317244.html

Last minute was so epic.

zoolander · « **Reply #14 on:** May 15, 2009, 01:40:01 AM »

NICE! Exploring the ocean part looks so awesome and beautiful. Reminds me why I loved Bioshock, great atmosphere.

Looks like you can dual wield the plasmids with weapons now too?

coachie · « **Reply #15 on:** May 17, 2009, 01:14:45 AM »

I finally started playing Bioshock (on easy

because I suck at shooters) and MAAAAN is this game awesome!!!

coachie · « **Reply #16 on:** May 27, 2009, 07:02:57 PM »

Release dates are out!

Europe - Oct 30th
US - Nov 3rd

thatonezombie · « **Reply #17 on:** July 11, 2009, 04:36:46 AM »

Man, 2K games has one of the best promo items I have seen in awhile

http://www.giantbomb.com/the-sound-of-science-bioshock-2/17-1010/

Tuffty · « **Reply #18 on:** July 14, 2009, 01:08:35 AM »

^ Awesome! I admit, I got a little freaked out too when I heard the Little Sister

Tuffty · « **Reply #19 on:** February 08, 2010, 08:03:11 PM »

This is sudden. Didn't realise Bioshock 2 was out this week.

I expect it won't probably be as good as the first as you started off in Rapture with no sense of who you are or what that place is, whereas this seems more catered to the dedicated fans and most of the surprise elements in exploring the environment I would say are gone. But still looks pretty good, reviews actually say that the multiplayer side of things is surprisingly solid.

I just want to order the Uber edition: