Bioshock Infinite
Discussion
Symbolica said:
Did anyone else manage to turn practically the entire city on them at the earliest opportunity? 
You mean by throwing the #77 ball at the announcer rather than the interracial couple? It seemed like the right thing to do. I do wander if it would have stayed all 'nice' a little longer if I hadn't.Steve Evil said:
I've got a Steam code for it as part of that same offer, I got mine from GetGames so it's not tied to my account yet. If anyone wants the code for the original they're welcome to have it, got a copy on the Xbox, so it's the one bonus that I don't really need.
I've never played Bioshock, its never really been on my radar, what is it like?JonRB said:
You mean by throwing the #77 ball at the announcer rather than the interracial couple? It seemed like the right thing to do. I do wander if it would have stayed all 'nice' a little longer if I hadn't.
Yup I assumed that it would all kick-off either way due to the mark on your hand, but thought it might buy a bit more time if you didn't cause a scene. I'll have to test that one next playthrough.
Symbolica said:
Yup
I assumed that it would all kick-off either way due to the mark on your hand, but thought it might buy a bit more time if you didn't cause a scene. I'll have to test that one next playthrough.
Yes, I also assumed it would probably kick off either way; it just had that feel to it. I suspect that, regardless of the target, the act of throwing the ball and showing the brand on the hand would have had the same outcome.I assumed that it would all kick-off either way due to the mark on your hand, but thought it might buy a bit more time if you didn't cause a scene. I'll have to test that one next playthrough.
Anyone else beginning to feel that Dishonored was Bioshock 2.5, what with the branded back of the hand, and the 'mystical s
t in one hand and a weapon in the other' just like the three Bioshocks?
LukeSi said:
I've never played Bioshock, its never really been on my radar, what is it like?
Not sure if you'd have played any of them, but it's quite close to the System Shock games (which the devs were involved with anyway) you don't play it for the combat, as it's not got that finely-honed balance you get with CoD or Halo, but the world and story suck you in, plus there's a Deus Ex style drive to get more upgrades and make yourself even more powerful.I don't think there's any need to play the first or second game before playing Infinite, but you're missing out on one of the gems of this generation if you don't.
Looking at the trailer, looks a different game to the first two. I think the first two are worth it (my opinion), should be cheap now as well. Bit different setting traps and dealing with sisters, hacking bots and so on, mind you, bit of satisfaction giving something a bit of free dentistry with three foot mining drill.
Never played a Bioshock game, not a huge fan of futuristic stuff.
It does sound very good though, and i have a lovely new Nvidia GTX Superclocked TITAN arriving tomorrow so should be able to get it on the PC.
I havent even explored the additional content for Skyrim, not enough time for all the good games.
It does sound very good though, and i have a lovely new Nvidia GTX Superclocked TITAN arriving tomorrow so should be able to get it on the PC.
I havent even explored the additional content for Skyrim, not enough time for all the good games.
Mattygooner said:
Never played a Bioshock game, not a huge fan of futuristic stuff.
It does sound very good though, and i have a lovely new Nvidia GTX Superclocked TITAN arriving tomorrow so should be able to get it on the PC.
I havent even explored the additional content for Skyrim, not enough time for all the good games.
This is set in 1912.It does sound very good though, and i have a lovely new Nvidia GTX Superclocked TITAN arriving tomorrow so should be able to get it on the PC.
I havent even explored the additional content for Skyrim, not enough time for all the good games.
JonRB said:
Salgar said:
This is set in 1912.
Although, in fairness, it is retro-futuristic. Much in the same way as Fallout3 is. I need to go and finish AC3 before I buy this, although all this talk is making me want this game. I have the day off tomorrow. Maybe I can finish AC3 tomorrow
Salgar said:
True, great word, retro-futuristic.
I can't claim ownership of it, I'm afraid - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retro-futurismI'm very much into it though, which is why I have loved all the Bioshock games, the Fallout games, Dishonored, etc. Very much my thing.
JonRB said:
I was thoroughly enjoying the beginning, the visual wealth* of it, the whole atmosphere and joy of it. Then the fighting started and I though "oh yeah, I forgot it was a combat game" and a little bit of the magic died and there was a sense of 'innocence lost'. That was quite special actually.
(* - yes, I know the graphics themselves are typical Unreal Engine fare, much like Dishonored, so are not stunning per se, but there is a real richness and atmosphere)
I agree. The game looses some magic once the fighting begins. But I still managed to play for 3 hours last night that only felt like half that time. Looking forward to tonight.(* - yes, I know the graphics themselves are typical Unreal Engine fare, much like Dishonored, so are not stunning per se, but there is a real richness and atmosphere)
Edited by JonRB on Tuesday 26th March 21:43
Playing on the Xbox looks stunning enough. Only one very small update to download on installing.
Steve Evil said:
LukeSi said:
I've never played Bioshock, its never really been on my radar, what is it like?
Not sure if you'd have played any of them, but it's quite close to the System Shock games (which the devs were involved with anyway) you don't play it for the combat, as it's not got that finely-honed balance you get with CoD or Halo, but the world and story suck you in, plus there's a Deus Ex style drive to get more upgrades and make yourself even more powerful.I don't think there's any need to play the first or second game before playing Infinite, but you're missing out on one of the gems of this generation if you don't.
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