Alex_Mexico
Member
That kickass art cannot be the box art. It lacks a distinct amount of angry white dude's chin down-eyes up business with a gun. Focus groups told me thats the only way to go.
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BioShock Collection boxart leaked
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That kickass art cannot be the box art. It lacks a distinct amount of angry white dude's chin down-eyes up business with a gun. Focus groups told me thats the only way to go.
The amounts of GOTY-awards (this very board considered it the second best games of 2013, in front of GTA V), sales, professional reviews AND user reviews (50.920 reviews on Steam, overall "very positive", 8.5 on Metacritic) tend do disagree.
Also, he didn't say it's mediocre. He said it's "garbage".
Also also, "correct opinion", huh?
Brian_FETO
Banned
2 is the most gamey of the 3.
Despite being a fan of combat/score based games I prefer Infinite to 2. I'm sure it's the story and aesthetic that decide whether you love Infinite or think it's the worst game of all time. Gameplay is repetitive and on my first playthrough I got tired of the gameplay and just wanted to see what happened next in the story, but played through a second time just to have fun with the combat and really enjoyed it.
I wouldn't want every game to follow the linear/repetitive nature of Infinite but as is it's a really awesome experience that's not like anything else I've played (unless your comparisons are based on "shooting rooms of enemies") It's like playing a roller coaster
Opinions can not be correct or incorrect.
Dance Inferno
Unconfirmed Member
While I've "played" all three games, I never actually beat BioShock 1 or BioShock 2. However, I do still own the first two games, so I don't know if I'm ready to buy a compilation yet.
Having said that, that cover looks gorgeous.
Having said that, that cover looks gorgeous.
Gamer @ Heart
Member
I know what you mean. By virtue of Columbia being a live city when you go through most of it, its setting can actually support setpieces that are exciting and memorable unlike rapture with its sad, dark, and confined location.
Triggerhappytel
Member
Not sure if you're serious, but Naughty Dog are not a work-for-hire studio for other publishers.
There was something a bit off in Bioshock Infinite, it might have to do with all the changes they were making and how it was a hot mess at one point, there were a lot of great characters, some of the themes were superb and we actually see going on now in the US, but it felt like they could have done more with the setting, the actual city. It never felt like it quite came together like Rapture did.
Obliterator
Member
There is no real world proof that Bioshock Infinite is an either mediocre or bad game. It can't be corroborated in any meaningful way. From Critic scores, user reviews, sales, GOTY awards, etc. Basically an extremely vocal small subset of people don't like it. Which is fine there's nothing wrong with that.
But saying its a wide held view Infinite is a bad game is factually false.
TimeEffect
Member
Man, I liked Infinite more than Bioshock 1. I guess Im the only one
Granted, I played Bioshock 1 way late in the gen
Granted, I played Bioshock 1 way late in the gen
3bdelillah
Banned
my biggest -and probably only- issue with infinite was the enemy placement. waves, and waves, and waves after enemies. there didn't seem to be any idea behind them whatsoever. the second i saw a tear from afar, i sighed. the rapture games at least felt like the splicers were there for a reason. other than that it was great, gunplay felt good (though unfortunate that you only get to have 2 weapons at the same time), exciting story, great characters and amazing art.
ROUGE_BLOCK
Member
Come on 1080p 60 fps for all three!
That's what I'm wondering, I own all of them plus the DLC so it would have to be big upgrade to be worth it
RowdyReverb
Member
Bioshock still looks rough at 1080p60. That game's visuals aged poorly, particularly the lighting and textures. It's a shame because the art is really great. I'm hoping for more than just a framerate and resolution bump in this case
I'd say this could be a major barometer if a Bioshock 4 is worth pursuing.
Or maybe it's what Ken Levine is up to!
paragonpro
Banned
Wonder when they will actually release this thing?
Alex_Mexico
Member
All kidding aside, that's one kickass cover, guys.
I hope the game doesnt make you play through the original campaigns first in order to play each game's DLC. I'd be willing to jump in if only to play these bits I never got around to originally. Especially the much lauded Minerva's Den (which somehow I've never heard about until this thread!) and Burial at Sea. I've played through all 3 main Bioshock's, don't make me play them again if I don't want to for the DLC.
I hope the game doesnt make you play through the original campaigns first in order to play each game's DLC. I'd be willing to jump in if only to play these bits I never got around to originally. Especially the much lauded Minerva's Den (which somehow I've never heard about until this thread!) and Burial at Sea. I've played through all 3 main Bioshock's, don't make me play them again if I don't want to for the DLC.
Does it have to be Ken Levine though? Can we pick a studio who are good at crafting gameplay first and story second?
MaverickVII
Member
Great cover art. Guess this means I should finally get around to playing Bioshock 2 and Infinite.
I'd be interested in seeing what another studio would do with the franchise. It's likely what 2K Marin is up to since The Bureau, since reading into things, the CEO of Take-Two said Marin is the new Bioshock people a couple of years back. So we're due to see something soon, I'm sure.
NaDannMaGoGo
Member
I mean, if we get a Bioshock Infinite 2 that's what BS2 was to BS1, I couldn't be happier. We got the big, wondrous and twisty story of Columbia covered, now let's dive into a more low key story that goes into more detail of the setting with mostly fresh characters. And that's just the bonus we get in addition to the gameplay improvements making it an actually good shooter for once!
DeepEnigma
Gold Member
Fantastic cover. I may just buy it for the cover alone, lol.
SlipperyMoose
Member
I'm so happy they are bringing this game to the current generation of consoles. I feel like towards the end of the last generation we all kind of forgot about Bioshock after Infinite. Not that it was a bad game but it didn't stick in my mind for some reason.
Alpha Phoenix
Member
Really, really hope this is 60fps. Otherwise not much incentive to bother for me.
Mr. Giggles
Member
I liked all the games tbh.
I'm brown and down for this
I'm brown and down for this
ProvenDeadly
Member
Kind of don't understand the hate for Infinite I loved it.
Dusktildawn48
Member
I liked all these games but this is a must. Won't buy without it.
Years later and people still feel the sting of Inifinte being just a video game and not a socio-political work of art.
wild wild rice
Member
seriously what's this stupid game about? a building in the ocean? there's no point.
Possumowner
Member
Really nice box art,at least I think so.
Shall look forward to replaying some Bioshock
Shall look forward to replaying some Bioshock
DISSESHOWEDO
Banned
There's always a lighthouse!
Banjo-Kazooie
Member
Definitely buying this physical for the awesome boxart. Sorry digital library!
AuthenticM
Member
Does every game have its DLC? I have yet to play Infinite's DLC, which I heard was better than the main game.
KingdomHeartsFan
Member
Love the boxart.
Only 2 and Infinite. Part 2 of Burial at Sea is very good and found part one pretty mediocre, but I wouldn't say either were better than the main game. Never played Minerva's Den for 2.
SoraanTribal
Member
Damn, like other people have said, I would love to be able to buy a poster/wall scroll of that art... Gorgeous.
alexbull_uk
Member
I'd buy if it's 1080p60 on console. I'd like to replay the series.