Bioshock Infinite: Review

BioShock Infinite is a first-person shooter video game developed by Irrational Games, and published by 2K Games. Previously known as "Project Icarus" in development, it was released worldwide on the Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360platforms on March 26, 2013. BioShock Infinite is the third installment in the BioShock series, and though it is not part of the storyline of previous BioShock games, it does feature similar gameplay concepts and themes. The game's concept and setting were developed by Irrational's creative lead, Ken Levine, who took inspiration from both historical events at the turn of the 20th century, as well as more recent ones at the time such as the "Occupy" protests.

Set in 1912 during the growth of American exceptionalism, the game has protagonist, former Pinkerton agent Booker DeWitt, sent to the floating air-city of Columbia to find a young woman, Elizabeth, who has been held captive there for most of her life. Though Booker rescues Elizabeth, the two are pursued by the city's warring factions: the nativist and elite Founders that strive to keep the city for pure Americans, and the Vox Populi, a rebel grouping representing the common people. Booker finds Elizabeth to be central to this conflict, and learns that she possesses strange powers to manipulate rifts in the time-space continuum that ravage Columbia.

The player controls Booker throughout the game, eventually working with the AI-controlled Elizabeth. Like previous BioShockgames, the player uses a combination of weapons, gears, and psychokinetic powers granted through vigors. Elizabeth's own powers can also be used to help fight hostile forces. In contrast to the limited spaces of the underwater city of Rapture, the open-air city of Columbia provides for more combat challenges, including combat that takes place aboard the city's Skyline rollercoaster-like rail system. The game also features an optional "1999 Mode", harkening back to games like System Shock 2 where decisions made by the player will have a more permanent impact on the game.

BioShock Infinite received critical acclaim upon release, and was favorably compared to, with some even considering it surpassed, the first and original BioShock game in the series. Receiving high aggregated scores from both GameRankings and Metacritic in all three platforms, the game was particularly praised for its plot and visual aesthetics. BioShock Infinite won numerous pre-release awards for its display at E3 2011, including Best of Show from the Game Critics Awards.

-Wikipedia

Bioshock Infinite is a refreshing FPS, in my opinion. It had some pretty awesome features, and has a great story.  And so far I'm loving it. Here are some features of the game.

Skylines- The main transportation of Columbia. With a device Booker finds, he can ride these rails and go all around Columbia.

Elizabeth, is handy to be around. She occasionally finds ammo, health and more stuff that will help you in combat. She's also a cute sight.

:3 Nose bleed material.

So anyway, I won't spoil it all by saying everything. I haven't really played it that much since I just got it this morning, but I've made some pretty good progress in 3 hours game time. However, I didn't see much of those Big Daddy like things in Bioshock 1 and 2, which is kind of a turn off. I loved them, although Infinite still has the same atmosphere, with creepy robots and old music. Just play it for yourselves. It's a great game, and I definitely recommend it. Also did I mention that Bioshock Infinite has received multiple awards, rating it pretty high.

MCV UK reported that the game is nabbing a large number of high reviews. As a matter of fact, the game's on track to be one of the highest rated video games of all time. IGN gave the game a 9.5/10 on PC and a 9.410 on PS3/Xbox 360, Gamespot gave it a 90/100, and Polygon gave it a perfect 10/10. Metacritic currently lists the game at an overall rating of 96-percent.

-From Heavy.com

And here's a last infopic to top off the review. Also from Heavy.com

So my review for this game is... 9/10

It's a great game. And pretty bloody hard as well. Great graphics, great story. 

Well that's my first game review, for Bioshock Infinite. Go get the game :D