Game details
- Game:
- BioShock
- AKA
- Genre:
- Shooter
- Sub Genre:
- First Person
- Release Date (US):
- October 21st, 2008
- Release Date (UK):
- October 17th, 2008
- Players:
- 1
- Online Players:
- N/A
- Developers:
- Irrational Games
- Publisher:
- 2K Games
- Rating:
- M [Mature]
- PSU Rank:
- 34 of 1184 Games
- PSU Rank on PS3:
- 32 of 536 Games
- Additional Information:
- Also available on PC and Xbox 360; Contains Home support
About BioShock
BioShock is the "genetically enhanced" first person shooter that lets you do things never before possible in the genre: turn everything into a weapon, biologically mod your body with plasmids, hack devices and systems, upgrade your weapons and craft new ammo variants, and experiment with different battle techniques. You are a cast-away in Rapture, an underwater Utopia torn apart by civil war. Caught between powerful forces, and hunted down by genetically modified “splicers” and deadly security systems, you have to come to grips with a deadly, mysterious world filled with powerful technology and fascinating characters. No encounter ever plays out the same, and no two gamers will play the game the same way.
Review
- PSU Review Score
- 9.5
- Avg. user review score:
- 8.6
Summary
Despite being over a year old, Rapture shines through the dark sea like a lighthouse on a foggy night. 2K Games has delivered on its promise in providing PS3 owners with an equally impressive port as the original.
We like
- Visually mesmerizing
- Unique gameplay experience
- A story worth living
We dislike
- Framerate hitches
- Collision detection can prove frustrating
See PSU's review on Metacritic & GameRankings
Game of the Year. Immersive storyline. Incredible art direction. Stunning visuals. Unique gameplay. These are just many ways in which one may extol the qualities of 2K’s universally praised aquatic FPS, BioShock. Following months of speculation, 2K Games has finally brought their award winning title to Sony’s PlayStation 3 console, inviting you into the infamous failed underwater utopia known as Rapture. Despite in...
- Posted Oct 27th 2008
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BioShock News
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BioShock movie may get new director
The BioShock movie seemed to come to a screeching halt when studio executives decided to find a cheaper place to shoot the film and a new director. According to a report from Variety, it appears Universal Pictures is negotiating with Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, the director of zombie flick 28 Week...
- Posted Aug 24th 2009
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Universal puts BioShock film on hold
According to Variety, the forthcoming movie adaptation of BioShock has run into a bit of a pickle, with the project having been put on hold following Universal Pictures raised concerns over the film’s budget. The film had already entered pre-production stages, though things have grind to a ...
- Posted Apr 27th 2009
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BioShock Challenge Rooms trailer
2K has unwrapped an all-new trailer for the PlayStation 3 version of its aquatic FPS, BioShock, showcasing the games hotly anticipated Challenge Rooms bonus content. The Challenge Rooms will be available to download in North America from November 20, priced at approximately USD 9.99. Pric...
- Posted Nov 6th 2008
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BioShock exclusive content dated, detailed and priced
As many of you already know, 2K Games had promised PS3 owners exclusive downloadable content for their Game of the Year (2007) smash hit, BioShock. However, dates and details in regards to this content were scarce and subjective. In a press release sent our today, 2K endulges not only detailed infor...
- Posted Nov 3rd 2008
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BioShock PS3 challenge rooms out next month
2K Games has told Eurogamer that BioShock for the PlayStation 3 will get its first dose of downloadable Challenge Room content on November 20. Nobody's talking price details yet, apparently. The Challenge Rooms are a tasty little titbit exclusive to the PS3 version of the award-winning aquatic bl...
- Posted Oct 20th 2008
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2K Games details BioShock PS3 patch
One of 2K Games' community officers has published a couple of details on the forthcoming PlayStation 3 BioShock patch. The developer has been working overtime since concerned PS3 users drew its attention to technical problems with the recent demo. We're told those large blocky pixels on the Bounc...
- Posted Oct 15th 2008
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BioShock developer details PS3 improvements
In our upcoming BioShock interview, 2K Marin programmer Jake Etgeton reveals that the PS3 version of BioShock will feature new interactive load screens and graphical enhancements due to the use of Blu-ray and the ability to install data on the PS3 hard drive. "There are improvements, such as...
- Posted Oct 14th 2008
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Venture into Rapture on October 2
Our 360 counterparts have been enjoying the long lost city of Rapture for over a year now, but the PlayStation community is about to get some quality time in the sunken city come October 2. In a recent press release, 2K Games announced the release date for the BioShock demo which will hit the PlaySt...
- Posted Sep 29th 2008
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BioShock PS3 demo due out early next month
According to 2K Games official website, a demo for the PlayStation 3 version of BioShock will be hitting the PlayStation Network October 2nd. "The worldwide release of the BioShock PS3 demo is scheduled for October 2nd," wrote Elizabeth, a 2K Games rep. "That’s less than one ...
- Posted Sep 12th 2008
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Intense new BioShock PS3 trailer
2K Games has just released a new trailer for the upcoming PlayStation 3 version of Bioshock, showcasing explosions, flying corpses, and in-your-face action. BioShock for PS3 will hit stores on October 28, complete with a host of exclusive content, including an all-new Survivor Mode difficulty se...
- Posted Sep 9th 2008
- 14 Comments
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BioShock Features
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BioShock PS3 Interview
As PlayStation 3 owners prepare for their inaugural descent into Rapture later this month, PSU decided to catch up with developer 2K Marin to acquire some last minute details on this hotly anticipated project. Our interview was conducted with fellow 2K Marin programmer, Jake Etgeton. - - - - - - - ...
- Posted Oct 15th 2008
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