bioshock - pass 1

I've played through the game once on normal (the medium difficulty). It's pretty much common knowledge there are at least 2 endings. I have all the 360 achievements except for playing through on Hard which you have to do from the beginning. I've started the "hard run" through the game. I would agree with the comments that I've seen that on at least normal mode it is a bit too easy, especially with the use of the vita-chambers.

All in all, I'd rate it as a good game bordering on great. That's more because of my own tastes though rather than lack of quality in the game. The highest selling point of the game is the immersive atmosphere it gives you. I'd chalk most of that up to the sound guys. I play in my home theater/family room and the sound is absolutely fantastic.

My favorite "games" of all time are the half-life series from Valve. I can't wait until Orange Box comes out in October. And yes, I'm getting the 360 version. It would be ideal if some of the mechanics from Bioshock ((i.e. varying abilities from Plasmids) that would give you variability in how you play the game were incorporated into the half-life game engine.

bioshock - part deux

I'm about 3/4ths of the way through the game (by my estimate). It's gotten to the point where the spare cycles in my head are usually thinking about it. That's a sign of a good game in my book. The thing that really makes the game is the story elements. I'm at a point where I'm wondering what is going to happen next.

Most gamers know this but the same people made System Shock 2 which is considered a classic. I never played it but I'm wondering if I can find it cheap and go through it. I swear I had it at one point but I'm not sure where it is.

Making waves in the gaming circles I travel in is the new reviewer at Escapist Magazine. His review of Bioshock is hilarious but has spoilers. I've only listened to about 50% of his review. Note, his language is NSFW.

bioshock

I've seen the ads for Bioshock and had decided to avoid the game because of the creepy little girl in it. I love my 2 little daughters and it just seemed wrong to have a little girl as a possible enemy in the game. Well, I couldn't avoid playing the demo when it came out. By this I mean I have no will power. What's up with the long summer gaming drought? It really makes it hard to resist something new and shiny when something finally comes out at the end of it. Back on track though...I ended up pre-ordering the game. I'm hoping its saving grace is that there is a way to not fight the little girls and save them instead. It comes out today and I'll pick it up on my way home tonight. I have TKD tonight as well which makes for a later night for everybody. I don't play the xbox until the family is in bed.