Touch Arcade
8.0Bioshock for iOS isn’t perfect, and I can understand the hesitance from those that may have already played it before. But for newcomers, it’s still an experience that needs to be taken.
Bioshock
Irrational Games · Oct 21, 2008
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Caught between powerful forces and hunted down by genetically mutated citizens, the player will come to grips with the mysterious and fascinating world of Rapture, a distinct Art Deco underwater utopia gone mad. BioShock not only challenges the players’ capacity to adapt and survive, but brings to question their values and commitment to the inhabitants of Rapture. With smart and adaptive AI, no encounter ever plays out the same, while numerous customization options provide gamers with an experience that adapts to their playing style.
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- Gamezebo6.0In my opinion, the original BioShock is a nearly flawless experience. It’s lacking only in a few gameplay elements that were later introduced in BioShock 2, such as dual-wielding. But in being translated to iOS and touchscreens, it loses a lot more.
- IGN6.7If you want a low-stakes return to Rapture, BioShock on iOS might do the trick. If you ratchet the difficulty down and accept the fact that you might not be able to hack every device or plunder every explorable area, having the world of BioShock closer than ever has its own charm. However, if you've never played before, you can likely find cheaper and better-looking versions on consoles or computers that won't be as tough to control.
- Modojo7.0We're still a ways off from perfecting mobile controls, it appears, and while the core product is still as engaging as ever, it needs some tweaking as far as its transition to mobile. Still, if this is the only feasible way you can experience the game, take the plunge. If you're just looking for a trip down memory lane, you might want to play with a PC or console.
- 148Apps7.0If you’ve never played it before and don’t have access to a console or computer, it’s a decent enough way to take a tour of Rapture - so long as you don’t mind touch controls for a shooter. Otherwise you’re probably better off experiencing the original on a bigger screen.
- Games Radar+10The concept, characters and pacing are all leagues above the current competition; the genuinely shocking twists are worthy of a feature film. Unlike a movie, however, the experience here is always a personal one - a quest of discovery, a search for identity. Most remarkably, while the answers you desire do exist, the game does not give them away easily.
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Bioshock
Great atmosphere and gameplay mechanics. Just not my type of game.
Legitimately stunning, shocking, and exciting, "Bioshock" goes down rightfully as one of the best games of the X360 generation. Worthy and intriguing even today.
Amazing Horror Game.
The Bioshock series is one of the best that I have ever played and the first entry is without a doubt the best. The awesome gameplay and combat system that this game has to offer feels very unique and special that you can only find in a Bioshock game with its plasmids and gun upgrades which makes this one of the best first person shooters that I have ever played. Its definitely a Game of the Year type of game that I wouldn't mind playing over and over again. The story that this sci fi horror game has to offer is another great part of the game where you have the chance to make the selfless och selfish thing when it comes to upgradeing your powers and personaly I just can't bring myself to hurt those little sisters. Definitely one of the best games that I have ever played.
completely original in both its world and story, with some kick-ass gameplay to back it up
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