BIOSHOCK - Gen. Discussion & Info

[Surferflames]

Glad I'm not the only who feels this way! As much as the demo was awesome, I'm really not sure I can handle playing through the whole game.

In a way, I'm glad my amazon order doesn't ship right away as I still have time to cancel it (though not much).

non plot related spoiler...
Game freaks me out bigtime. Theres a point where you are just walking along minding your own business and all the lights go out. wtf man...

[A Happy Panda]

non plot related spoiler...
Game freaks me out bigtime. Theres a point where you are just walking along minding your own business and all the lights go out. wtf man...

See. That's just not cool man. Not cool at all. I think I'll be getting Metroid Prime 3. =D

[asianxcore]

Got the call to pick up my pre-order at EB.

I won't be out of my classes until around 3, but I'll probably devote the rest of the day to playing it.

Excitement.

[themoor666]

Showed up at 12am at Walmart, had 1 employee look in the back for it, then had one manager look in the back, told me they don't got it and to check back tomorrow at 10am...god I hate Walmart.

[Logg]

Thats it, I giving gamespot all my games for this

[Logain8955]

Man, I actually hope we have a broken Big Daddy figure at work. I really *REALLY* want a printed art book.

[Plinko]

This game is obviously crap. Maxim gave it 3/5 stars.

Not enough boobs.

[seanr1221]

No work for me today = playing this all day.

[crunchb3rry]

Should have known better than to try Meijer. They never have shit in. They always order a handful copies for a midnight release and take damn near a week or more to get more in stock.

They did have about 11-12 Wiis. Which would counter my argument except for the fact it's the first time in about 5 or 6 months that I've seen a Wii at the local Meijer.

[darthbudge]

Oh man after seeing that if my Big Daddy Figurine is broken I get an art book I am kinda hoping mine is broken cause that art book looks sweet.

Also it sucks that GS opens at 10 because I am busy from 10 till 11 so I will have to pick it up then.

[eswat]

Oh man after seeing that if my Big Daddy Figurine is broken I get an art book I am kinda hoping mine is broken cause that art book looks sweet.
I'm breaking mine when I take it out of the box :P

[Apossum]

aahhh! I can't wait another hour and a half for EB to open :)

[darthbudge]

I'm breaking mine when I take it out of the box :P

OH NOES! Mr. Bubbles why won't you move!?

Yeah I just don't know if I could bring myself to do that but if it ever breaks while I am playing with it I will send it back.

[Javery]

Well, my 360 is off for repairs... again. Hopefully I'll have it back in two weeks so while everyone is gearing up for Halo I can play catch-up with BioShock.

[jalu6]

non plot related spoiler...
Game freaks me out bigtime. Theres a point where you are just walking along minding your own business and all the lights go out. wtf man...

Honestly, I think this game is somewhat creepier than Condemned. This game pulls a creepy trick a few times where (non-plot) you get into a particularly large firefight with the spiders with this 1940's music blaring and lights going on and off and they're all screaming stuff and that part made me jump for sure.

Also, the entire theatre sequence where you have to hunt down people I'm in now is a lot more unnerving than anything in Condemned.

[seanr1221]

20 more minutes!!!!

[lordwow]

Just got my shipping confirm from GS that my CE is enroute. Can. not. wait.

PS: Gamespot sucks.

[darthbudge]

Also you can add to the OP that Gamespy gave this a 5/5:
http://xbox360.gamespy.com/xbox-360/bioshock/813243p1.html

[ryanbph]

dammit all...I have to work all day

[ZForce]

Maxim is about as credible a reviewer as my deceased great grandmother. They gave Tomb Raider Angel of Darkness and the last Turok games 5/5.

[Surferflames]

As much as I am enjoying this, there are so many little things wrong with the presentation. Subtitles are horribly out of sync, no way to stop recordings from playing once you start them, and the whole twitch/stutter bits are quite often.

I also feel like the control scheme was tacked on. It feels way too much like a PC shooter than a 360 shooter. I'm going to try bumping up the turn speed and see if that helps.

[seanr1221]

I got it!! And my big daddy is broken! wooo free artbook here I come.

[darthbudge]

my big daddy is broken!

That just sounds wrong lol.

Only 20 minutes left to go.

[jalu6]

As much as I am enjoying this, there are so many little things wrong with the presentation. Subtitles are horribly out of sync, no way to stop recordings from playing once you start them, and the whole twitch/stutter bits are quite often.

I also feel like the control scheme was tacked on. It feels way too much like a PC shooter than a 360 shooter. I'm going to try bumping up the turn speed and see if that helps.

Wait until you start seeing the dead bodies with no textures on them. They just look like smooth brown manequins. I've seen it happen a few times, but it doesn't take away from the experience all that much.

[PKRipp3r]

Maxim is about as credible a reviewer as my deceased great grandmother. They gave Tomb Raider Angel of Darkness and the last Turok games 5/5.

It insane that they have the balls to even print game reviews after those two.

They need to stick to heavily airbrushed pictures of hot women I usually have never heard of before.

[pimpinc333]

Quick Question:

Which part of the Big Daddies are breaking? I got mine and he only has 3 fingers and a thumb. He is missing the finger next to the thumb. Is that normal?

[necrojustice]

I picked up the regular Bioshock for $49.99 pricematched from Best Buy in honor of Speedy.

[CAG 79]

I got it!! And my big daddy is broken! wooo free artbook here I come.

Yep same here.

[sidr]

^ Likewise.

[seanr1221]

I Just got the telekinesis. It's so awesome.

This is without a doubt one of the coolest games I've ever played.

[darth007]

I also wanna know what everyone elses broken figures look like. Here's my figure.

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u92/fliboijoey/DSC02347.jpg
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u92/fliboijoey/DSC02348.jpg

Notice how the cage around the head is towards the right. I wonder if this is considered broken enough to be replaced.

[Kendro]

My Big Daddy came in pristine condition. I'm starting to think the broken figurine catastrophe is overblown because they seem to be pretty solidly built. darth007, my cage is a little off-center as well. I wouldn't worry about it since it isn't like the Big Daddies are supposed to be perfect, they are abominations after all. ;)

I wonder if 2K will reject any broken figures that aren't factory sealed? That way they will know who did any tampering to get the free art book.

[shadylane]

is gamestop still giving a ten dollar credit?

[A Happy Panda]

As much as I am enjoying this, there are so many little things wrong with the presentation. Subtitles are horribly out of sync, no way to stop recordings from playing once you start them, and the whole twitch/stutter bits are quite often.

I also feel like the control scheme was tacked on. It feels way too much like a PC shooter than a 360 shooter. I'm going to try bumping up the turn speed and see if that helps.

Coupled with incorrect widescreen settings? Hmm...

I haven't played the final version, but I feel like the lack of ability to pause a recording seems like it would get pretty damn annoying.

I was also surprised at how many people were saying how well the shooter controls worked. Again, I've only played the demo, but I remember trying to shoot splicers, but they sometimes move too quickly for you to even keep up. I pretty much solely play shooters so please don't comment on my aiming. This is a small issue that I got used to on the second time through the demo though.

[darth007]

My Big Daddy came in pristine condition. I'm starting to think the broken figurine catastrophe is overblown because they seem to be pretty solidly built. darth007, my cage is a little off-center as well. I wouldn't worry about it since it isn't like the Big Daddies are supposed to be perfect, they are abominations after all. ;)

I wonder if 2K will reject any broken figures that aren't factory sealed? That way they will know who did any tampering to get the free art book.

Thanks for your feedback. ^_^ This wouldn't be such a big deal if they didn't offer the amazing art book too. The art book is what's motivating people to break them. They should just give the book away to those who register the game or something similar.

[pimpinc333]

I also wanna know what everyone elses broken figures look like. Here's my figure.

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u92/fliboijoey/DSC02347.jpg
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u92/fliboijoey/DSC02348.jpg

Notice how the cage around the head is towards the right. I wonder if this is considered broken enough to be replaced.

I'm missing the Index Finger on my Big Daddy. I think it was something that happened in the factory and got packaged that way since there is no thumb in the plastic and the stub is painted over.

[darth007]

I'm missing the Index Finger on my Big Daddy. I think it was something that happened in the factory and got packaged that way since there is no thumb in the plastic and the stub is painted over.

Are you gonna try to get it replaced? I'm not gonna bother with mine.

My copy of the game is just sitting on the shelf since my 360 is in the hands of UPS right now. Ugh. To those that are playing, is the game worthy of its hype?

[seanr1221]

The tip of my drill is broken off...that's whats wrong with mine.

[TahoeMax]

s'okay, lots of people have that done when they're little ;)

[SteveMcQ]

Pics of the rest of the package? I'm curious to see what else you got. Pretty cool stuff there.

[KwanzaaTimmy]

C'mon UPS guy!

I was reading the official forums last night about the widescreen bit--I'm not sure if that is effecting the 360 version, but PC gamers are right pissed about it. They're trying to get into the console and adjust the FOV

[A Happy Panda]

C'mon UPS guy!

I was reading the official forums last night about the widescreen bit--I'm not sure if that is effecting the 360 version, but PC gamers are right pissed about it. They're trying to get into the console and adjust the FOV

It affects the 360 version as well.

[KwanzaaTimmy]

It affects the 360 version as well.

Oh-- wow. That's downright lame. 4:3 = the way its meant to be played?

[A Happy Panda]

Oh-- wow. That's downright lame. 4:3 = the way its meant to be played?

4:3 is so like 2 years ago.

The pictures on the 2k forum are pretty ridiculous. A LOT of screen is cut out. Also, either Joystiq or Kotaku took their own pictures of their screens with Bioshock.

Linkies:
http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/21/bioshock-widescreen-issue-causing-complaints/

and

http://forums.2kgames.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4883

[SteveMcQ]

It affects the 360 version as well.What's this? Looks like I'm gonna have to go thread hunting.

Edit: Never mind...found it. No true 16:9...lame.

[AK85]

The tip of my drill is broken off...that's whats wrong with mine.

Same, don't know if I want to get it replaced or just put some glue on it and call it a day. 8-)

[KwanzaaTimmy]

What's this? Looks like I'm gonna have to go thread hunting.


Here is the thread on the official forums about it:

http://forums.2kgames.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4883

Plain-as-day picture proof in the first post. Thought it was PC, but Panda, and others on the official board say it does the same thing on the 360.

Bioshock Technical Support (1200+) viewing...

Ouch.

[SynGamer]

Here is the thread on the official forums about it:

http://forums.2kgames.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4883

Plain-as-day picture proof in the first post. Thought it was PC, but Panda, and others on the official board say it does the same thing on the 360.

Bioshock Technical Support (1200+) viewing...

Ouch.

Eh, give it a couple weeks and they'll have a patch out i'm sure. Likely a few bug fixes as well. I'm on a SDTV (oh yeah!) so this doesn't affect me i believe :P

[KwanzaaTimmy]

You're right Syn, even on my DLP set, 4:3 HD is more than 40 Inches, so I'm not really worried-- It just seems kind of strange is all. I wont let it ruin the game for me, and I'll play around with it to make sure I'm getting the best possible view of Rapture I can.

[SoulReaver]

OMFG I WANTZ TEH PATCH NOW!


But seriously, that sucks :( And these complaints I'm hearing about it are a little dissapointing, maybe I should have gotten it for the PC instead....hmmmm

[creeeaature]

Who gives a flying shit. I've been playing it on 360 completely unaware of this problem and have been enjoying the hell out of it. If this is really a dealbreaker for you... wow.

[SynGamer]

Who gives a flying shit. I've been playing it on 360 completely unaware of this problem and have been enjoying the hell out of it. If this is really a dealbreaker for you... wow.

Thats a bit closed-minded. I'm assuming you are playing it on 4:3? Granted, they will likely patch this so it shouldn't be that big of a deal.

[A Happy Panda]

Who gives a flying shit. I've been playing it on 360 completely unaware of this problem and have been enjoying the hell out of it. If this is really a dealbreaker for you... wow.

? No one said they're not getting the game or enjoying the game because of this. IDK what you're reacting to.

[thrustbucket]

BB was sold out so I couldn't PM. Had to go to evil CC, I feel rotten now.... Sorry speedy.

[darth007]

Pics of the rest of the package? I'm curious to see what else you got. Pretty cool stuff there.
Hope you didn't mind the delay... here's some more pics at your request.
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u92/fliboijoey/DSC02354.jpg
This is the best I could've done without glare.
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u92/fliboijoey/DSC02355.jpg
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u92/fliboijoey/DSC02356.jpg
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u92/fliboijoey/DSC02358.jpg
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u92/fliboijoey/DSC02360.jpg
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u92/fliboijoey/DSC02361.jpg

[SoulReaver]

Who gives a flying shit. I've been playing it on 360 completely unaware of this problem and have been enjoying the hell out of it. If this is really a dealbreaker for you... wow. No, it isn't a deal breaker, I'm still getting it in from Amazon, it was just a little quibble (haha cool word).

[Kendro]

Oh dear God, this game is so damn good it will make grown men weep. I've only had time to play the first hour but I can already tell that this is a true gem. Completely immersive and not as scary as I thought it would be (in fact, scary isn't even the right word). It has the "fun" of an RPG rather than a shooter like Gears.

To anyone who has played a fair amount of the game, should I be conserving the magic points or will I always have a constant supply because I have fun electrocuting everything in sight. :lol: It seems every enemy I kill keeps giving me magic points so it doesn't seem like it will ever run out.

[TahoeMax]

Oh nooooooes! EB sold out 15 minutes after open?! ARGHHHHH!!!

On another note, there was a little old lady in front of me who was scarily excited about getting a new Wii game for herself. Casual crowd, indeed!

[thrustbucket]

? No one said they're not getting the game or enjoying the game because of this. IDK what you're reacting to.

Many people on 2kgames forums are saying they won't buy it till it's fixed.

[A Happy Panda]

Many people on 2kgames forums are saying they won't buy it till it's fixed.

This I know...which is silly. But that guy was lashing out at CAGs not the 2k forum users.

[PyroGamer]

Damnitt. Why the hell did I hesitate on the $50 deal at Amazon???

Now I'm pretty much screwed... any other deals on this thing?

[A Happy Panda]

Damnitt. Why the hell did I hesitate on the $50 deal at Amazon???

Now I'm pretty much screwed... any other deals on this thing?

? $50 at CC. PM it at BB and show your support to Speedy!

[PyroGamer]

? $50 at CC. PM it at BB and show your support to Speedy!
Is it in the CC ad? Will do!

[Broccoli Storm]

Damn...I wish I had pre-ordered. The Limited Edition looks tight.

[A Happy Panda]

Is it in the CC ad? Will do!

Indeed it is. However at least one other CAG said it sold out at BB and he had to buy it at CC. If have one around you, try PMing at Wal-Mart.

Ah yes. Shifting your money from one evil corporation to another. :cry: I wish the smaller shops could afford to give $10 discounts on games.

[jalu6]

To anyone who has played a fair amount of the game, should I be conserving the magic points or will I always have a constant supply because I have fun electrocuting everything in sight. :lol: It seems every enemy I kill keeps giving me magic points so it doesn't seem like it will ever run out.

No, there are plenty of ways to get eve (mana) that you find later in the game, so go crazy. Besides all the bottles scattered around, you find some abilites that grant you mana when you use a health pack, or even hit things with your wrench .

Honestly later in the game, I found bullets harder to come by, so ive been using my powers far more.

[thrustbucket]

Indeed it is. However at least one other CAG said it sold out at BB and he had to buy it at CC. If have one around you, try PMing at Wal-Mart.

Ah yes. Shifting your money from one evil corporation to another. :cry: I wish the smaller shops could afford to give $10 discounts on games.


Yeah that was me. BB only had enough for preorders they said. CC is easiest to get it at if they have any left, for $50.

If not, Walmart will price match it, just bring the add in.

[PyroGamer]

I have some credit at BB (around $5). Hopefully I can nab it there.

[getmyrunon]

For anyone looking for deals - Frys is also doing the 49.99 launch (along with CC), no PMs necessary.

For anyone who was curious - the 10% coupon worked flawlessly and I got 7.60 back off my previously paid off pre-order. I distributed a bunch of copies to all the other ubernerds waiting in line with me, and there was much rejoicing (and eyes of fire from the lone cashier operator who now had to perform an extra transaction at the register). I pre-ordered Halo 3 to appease him, and after I pick that up I've officially washed my hands clean of Gamestop forever, barring any legitimate deals.

My Big Daddy drill trip broke off... hope this replacement plan is quick and painless as I won't be around for a month.

Unfortunately I won't be able to play this until Saturday, but it feels good to hold my copy in my hands.

[PKRipp3r]

For anyone looking for deals - Frys is also doing the 49.99 launch (along with CC), no PMs necessary.

For anyone who was curious - the 10% coupon worked flawlessly and I got 7.60 back off my previously paid off pre-order. I distributed a bunch of copies to all the other ubernerds waiting in line with me, and there was much rejoicing (and eyes of fire from the lone cashier operator who now had to perform an extra transaction at the register). I pre-ordered Halo 3 to appease him, and after I pick that up I've officially washed my hands clean of Gamestop forever, barring any legitimate deals.

My Big Daddy drill trip broke off... hope this replacement plan is quick and painless as I won't be around for a month.

Unfortunately I won't be able to play this until Saturday, but it feels good to hold my copy in my hands.

I just got back from Fry's in Burbank, CA and I was only charged 39.99 + tax

Don't know if this is a mistake or a one-day sale but I got the last copy. :)

I keep looking at the receipt to make sure. haha.

[seanr1221]

So I killed a Big Daddy, and the little sister is no where around. What gives?

[KwanzaaTimmy]

So I killed a Big Daddy, and the little sister is no where around. What gives?

Did he get one out of the vent first, or did you see him with one while you were fighting?

[Surferflames]

I noticed they aren't always protecting one. I tend to avoid them if they don't have a sister. Waste of ammo.

[seanr1221]

I saw her with him, and I wasn't going to fight, but a rocket turret was near me so I went for it. Dunno what happened to her though, maybe she ran?

[asianxcore]

I'm happy now that I put down a late pre-order for this at EB last week.

My EB (like probably many) only got enough Standard and Limited Edition games for pre-orders only.

[LinkinPrime]

I'll be picking mine up this evening...hopefully I can preorder Halo 3 Themed X360 and I should be able to play it late tonight

[jalu6]

I saw her with him, and I wasn't going to fight, but a rocket turret was near me so I went for it. Dunno what happened to her though, maybe she ran?

Sometimes you just see them walking around. If there are any little sisters left in the level, they will walk toward a hole in the wall and one will pop out.

They do respawn too, so after you've cleared all the sisters in the level you can still find them and take them out. Quick way to make some $$$.

[elsnow77]

man, i am so glad i got this game. after the demo i wasn't sure if i wanted this or not. I got to BB at opening with my friends and found 4-5 other people waiting as well. Both me and my friend had the CC ad, so they just decided to sell it at 50 for everyone.

also, can anyone tell me if the big daddys get harder, because i just fought my first one, and killed him with no problem, i was a little disappointed with that.

[seanr1221]

What difficulty are you playing on? The first Big Daddy I came across kicked my ass up and down.

[elsnow77]

What difficulty are you playing on? The first Big Daddy I came across kicked my ass up and down.
normal


also, does anyone know if bb is having some sort of their own LE because i saw a copy that said it was for the 360, but instead of a regular case, it came in one similar to the GoW LE

[Moxio]

I just saved the first sister you can.

Is it worthwhile like Tenebaum says?

[Sofa King Kool]

I'm enjoying this game so much. Although the Big Daddies are a lot easier to beat then I'd expected (playing on normal at least). I'm actually a little dissapointed that they're not harder to kill, but I'm still loving the game for sure.

Oh, and my figure is broken too.

[Damian]

also, does anyone know if bb is having some sort of their own LE because i saw a copy that said it was for the 360, but instead of a regular case, it came in one similar to the GoW LE
The only Bioshock that comes in a tin is the European Limited Edition (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bioshock-Limited-Tin-Case-Xbox/dp/B000HHIMUQ).

[jalu6]

I just saved the first sister you can.

Is it worthwhile like Tenebaum says?

From what I've done... you get less Adam from them, but for every three you save, a little sister drops of a present with 200 Adam and some hard to find items. Also, there is an achievement for saving all of them, and I've read you get the "good ending' although I have no idea how many you have to save for that.

[A Happy Panda]

It's kind of disappointing to me that you can't go through any of the game's chapters with full-strength and just run around being fearless.

That's what I loved about Goldeneye. After beating the game and getting all the cheats, it was SO much fun to just fuck with the enemies.

That seriously would've been a big selling point for me.

[Halo05]

I saw her with him, and I wasn't going to fight, but a rocket turret was near me so I went for it. Dunno what happened to her though, maybe she ran?

That's happened to me several times. She seems to flee once her protector is getting pretty beat up. I guess you can die all you like during the early stages of the fight but once he's down to like 25%, you need to finish the job without dying. Very tricky on hard.

[rabbitt]

I just saved the first sister you can.

Is it worthwhile like Tenebaum says?

I saved the Little Sisters the first time through. It's worth it.

Also, for the Little Sister Saver achievement, as long as you don't kill any (it doesn't matter how many you save) you get the achievement.

And yes, the Big Daddies get tougher.

[thrustbucket]

I think I'm going to play this through on hard. The way death works in this game doesn't really seem to make it much of a challenge.

[A Happy Panda]

=/ So much talk about Bioshock...

Does anyone know if TRU PMs? I can't remember.

[doc_zaius]

I think I'm going to play this through on hard. The way death works in this game doesn't really seem to make it much of a challenge.

are there achievements for Hard? It's keeping me in the chambers too often for my tastes.

[rabbitt]

=/ So much talk about Bioshock...

Does anyone know if TRU PMs? I can't remember.

They do not.


are there achievements for Hard? It's keeping me in the chambers too often for my tastes.

One, for completing it on hard.

[Apossum]

I think I'm going to play this through on hard. The way death works in this game doesn't really seem to make it much of a challenge.


the amount of health you get makes death a non-issue altogether

[SynGamer]

the amount of health you get makes death a non-issue altogether

This is something i'm looking forwrad to immensely. I'll play through on Hard, but i like the fact that you aren't penalized for dying. "Have fun, not hardache", that should be every developers moto :)

[Apossum]

This is something i'm looking forwrad to immensely. I'll play through on Hard, but i like the fact that you aren't penalized for dying. "Have fun, not hardache", that should be every developers moto :)


now look what you've done, you woke up Itagaki's chin!

http://i14.tinypic.com/5yah5i1.jpg

ROARRRRR!!!!!

[Kendro]

I'd recommend the normal difficulty since the scarcity of ammo might make hard frustrating. It is true that you respawn but suppose you had 5 health packs before, now you only have 1 when you respawn. And suppose you unloaded all of your ammo and still haven't killed the Big Daddy, you have to resort to wacking him with a wrench which would take forever. It's kinda like imagine playing the last level of Doom with God mode but you only have a pistol. It wouldn't be hard but it gets tedious.

To anyone that has had substantial time in this game, is ammo going to be a problem for the entire game? I don't really need it since you can use the Force powers but I've been saving all of my ammo and finally decided to use my weapons in the medical facility and I am nearly depleted. I haven't even reached the boss yet. Not to mention that I could buy ammo with money, but money is scarce too...

[Surferflames]

I'd recommend the normal difficulty since the scarcity of ammo might make hard frustrating. It is true that you respawn but suppose you had 5 health packs before, now you only have 1 when you respawn. And suppose you unloaded all of your ammo and still haven't killed the Big Daddy, you have to resort to wacking him with a wrench which would take forever. It's kinda like imagine playing the last level of Doom with God mode but you only have a pistol. It wouldn't be hard but it gets tedious.

To anyone that has had substantial time in this game, is ammo going to be a problem for the entire game? I don't really need it since you can use the Force powers but I've been saving all of my ammo and finally decided to use my weapons in the medical facility and I am nearly depleted. I haven't even reached the boss yet. Not to mention that I could buy ammo with money, but money is scarce too...

I'm not too far, maybe a few loading screens past you, and ammo is always a pain. You find it all the time, but its like 3 bullets, 2 bullets, etc.

Also, your wallet can get full. That's right, there is a cap on how much cash you can hold. I hit it, then splurged, and now I am in the hole. I recommend saving quite a bit, especially before trying to take a big daddy, incase something dumb happens and you get stuck on a chair or something.

[Chacrana]

now look what you've done, you woke up Itagaki's chin!

http://i14.tinypic.com/5yah5i1.jpg

ROARRRRR!!!!!

AUUUGHHH GODDDAMMIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Moxio]

Once I beat this on Normal I'll definitely go through it on Hard.

[Kendro]

I must be playing the game wrong or wasting my ammo. Other message boards seem to indicate later on that you'll have so much ammo you won't know what to do with it.

[seanr1221]

I search every nook and cranny and seem to be fine with ammo. I also managed to save up 400 Adam :lol:

[KwanzaaTimmy]

Finally got the game just now-- 360 is on a TV that is being used by others unfortunately. I want to blast it on the 5.1s, so I'm going to wait just a little longer to play. My Big Daddy is ship-shape, no problems from what I can see.

[asianxcore]

Wow.

The Limited Edition 360/PC version of Bioshock are fetching $100-130+ on Ebay.

Nutty.

[slickkill77]

Yea you get plenty of ammo later on..At some points you will create ammo but you cant pick it up because you have so much.

[elsnow77]

to everyone who says this game is easy, just know that as the game progresses, it does get harder, and the checkpoints/respawn locations get farther and farther apart

[mr ryles]

Should be getting mine within the hour via UPS.

[Rei no Otaku]

Picked up my LE today and the manager tells me how he got a broken one. I immediately go "I'll take that one!" So looks like I'll be getting an artbook.

Game is really fun. Any good strategies for the Big Daddies? The first one I fought worked me over good before I took him down.

[sendme]

Do you get achievement in the PC version and if you do is it just for Vista users or can XP users get them also.

[LinkinPrime]

Do you get achievement in the PC version and if you do is it just for Vista users or can XP users get them also.

I don't believe that its a Live anywhere title so...no PC achievments.

[PKRipp3r]

Wow.

The Limited Edition 360/PC version of Bioshock are fetching $100-130+ on Ebay.

Nutty.

that is crazy

i guess they are trying to get the artbook as well...

i'm just having fun w/the regular game

haha

[SoulReaver]

Ordered two day shipping from Amazon with Prime and it came today! Whooo gooo amazon. Game is awesome

[Apossum]

Hey, I just noticed the "Unlock Framerate" option in the start menu. Now the game is running at 60 fps :shock:


edit: go to start>options and its at the bottom. Seems to just turn off V-sync....and it also adds an extra inch to the screen! (no)

[PyroGamer]

Damn, I didn't realize BB closed at nine. They always used to stay open 'till 10 (hell, I bought my original Xbox past nine).

Looks like I'll get this tomorrow morning at the earliest.

[LinkinPrime]

Just picked mine up with my Big Daddy figure...:drool:...won't get to play till later tonight though :wall:

[mr ryles]

Just picked mine up with my Big Daddy figure...:drool:...won't get to play till later tonight though :wall:
still haven't got mine yet. gettin worried. UPS has delivered to me around 7PM though, so I guess I'll give myself hope for another 45 minutes or so.

[Bazz]

Got the game from My Gf today from CC. The game is awesome I asked her to get me the regular edition which is in a nice box which I was surprised. Told her to save the extra 25.00 for the limted being cc is on sale. Anyhow I was wondering if anyone can post a pic of thier bigdaddy.

[Kendal]

This game is fun. I have no idea where to go sometimes, but I like finding my way through this mess. I am starting to learn the levels, which is good, since I usually get lost in 3D games. I am not as creeped out as I thought I would be. Fun game, can't wait to play more.

[slickkill77]

Finally someone else finds the unlock framerate/believes what I have been saying for the past week. The historian achievement is hard as hell. I looked every where and apparantly didnt get it. Im going through the game on hard to see if i can find it

[Apossum]

Finally someone else finds the unlock framerate/believes what I have been saying for the past week. The historian achievement is hard as hell. I looked every where and apparantly didnt get it. Im going through the game on hard to see if i can find it


yeah, unlock framerate is great if you don't mind tearing (which I don't.)

[KwanzaaTimmy]

still haven't got mine yet. gettin worried. UPS has delivered to me around 7PM though, so I guess I'll give myself hope for another 45 minutes or so.

Don't worry Ryles, UPS was hella late with mine today-- I normally get next-day stuff early afternoon, I didn't get it delivered till close to 6pm. Hopefully you get it soon :)

[A Happy Panda]

Fuck me. I can't resist the hype. I'm about to go out and pre-order Prime 3 and pick this up. I'm not gonna open it though. Shit is still too creepy for me, but we'll see.

I'd like to see other fellow scaredy-cats speak up and tell about their experiences though. Just wondering how this game stacks up.

[Apossum]

Fuck me. I can't resist the hype. I'm about to go out and pre-order Prime 3 and pick this up. I'm not gonna open it though. Shit is still too creepy for me, but we'll see.

I'd like to see other fellow scaredy-cats speak up and tell about their experiences though. Just wondering how this game stacks up.


waitaminute...you were complaining about the FOV and you haven't even played it? lame.

anyway, only one part made me jump, but overall, it's really creepy. still, it's a videogame. it's not going to jump out and eat you :lol:

[defiance_17]

Fuck me. I can't resist the hype. I'm about to go out and pre-order Prime 3 and pick this up. I'm not gonna open it though. Shit is still too creepy for me, but we'll see.

I'd like to see other fellow scaredy-cats speak up and tell about their experiences though. Just wondering how this game stacks up.
I spent the first ten minutes refusing moving an inch at a time and then running back into the light before summoning up the courage to plow into the building. I was pretty convinced I'd never be able to play through, but my nerves have hardened in the last couple of hours. This shit is intense. Right now it just seems a lot like Half Life, though--I'm not seeing a great deal of originality quite yet.

[A Happy Panda]

waitaminute...you were complaining about the FOV and you haven't even played it? lame.

anyway, only one part made me jump, but overall, it's really creepy. still, it's a videogame. it's not going to jump out and eat you :lol:

I said multiple times I never played the full version. But I also said it wouldn't stop me from buying the game....but it does suck. C'mon now. :)

Silent Hill raped my mother and killed my father. Don't you dare tell me what a videogame can and can't do.

[elsnow77]

does anyone know how into the game i am where you have to get the recipe for that thing to replace the oxygen

[JohnnyFoxDarko]

I rented this and I just got stuck.
Ahhh.

does anyone know how into the game i am where you have to get the recipe for that thing to replace the oxygen
Hah, That's where I'm stuck, I think. I need to find the last thing from inside the beehive or something. But I can't, and there are no more splicers...

[Apossum]

I said multiple times I never played the full version. But I also said it wouldn't stop me from buying the game....but it does suck. C'mon now. :)

Silent Hill raped my mother and killed my father. Don't you dare tell me what a videogame can and can't do.


I stand corrected :lol:

[jalu6]

I rented this and I just got stuck.
Ahhh.


Hah, That's where I'm stuck, I think. I need to find the last thing from inside the beehive or something. But I can't, and there are no more splicers...

If you finish that part, you're about halfway through.

Read the hints, it tells you pretty explicitly where to go.

[CAG 79]

Wow, I've officially played this game for more than 12 hours straight. The last time I did that with a game it was with Oblivion. Time for a break.

[JohnnyFoxDarko]

If you finish that part, you're about halfway through.

Read the hints, it tells you pretty explicitly where to go.
Wait, I think I'm not at that part yet. I just finished making some potion or something and had to put it in some machine.
If I am at half way, DAMN.
I rented this this morning.
I don't think I am though...I've only been playing about 9 hours.
Oh wait.
DAMN. That's alot. Haha.

Also, I've been trying to rescue all the little sisters, but there were a few times where I hypnotised the Big Daddies and the little sisters went away. After awhile I'd kill the big daddies and I couldn't find the little sisters. The problem is, it says I saved/harvested all 3. But I only rescued 2 and the other one I never touched (:lol:)...Are there different icons for harvesting and rescuing? Like when you push the start menu, those icons.

[defiance_17]

Wow, I've officially played this game for more than 12 hours straight. The last time I did that with a game it was with Oblivion. Time for a break.
I'm tempted to call in sick tomorrow and play for ten or twelve hours. I miss binge-gaming.

[Liquid 2]

Anyone know where I can see what the gamer pics look like before I buy 'em?

[AshesofWake]

so i've ejaculated at least 8 times while playing this today....so good

[Slate]

Man, I've been playing bioshock for about 8 hours straight. I can't believe how good it is. :shock:

[asianxcore]

I'm loving this game. I'm glad I didn't play the demo and essentially kept myself in the dark about the entire game.

Count me in as another person who gets creeped out playing it though.

[JohnnyFoxDarko]

How many people here are harvesting?

[elsnow77]

man, after seeing how short this game appears to be, i kinda wish that i would have just rented this.

If it had some sort of multiplayer, or a mode where you could play back any part of the game, with anything you wanted (such as any weapons, or infinite eve/ammo/health)i might not feel this way

[elsnow77]

How many people here are harvesting?
im goin through on medium and making sure i find everyone and rescue it. Then, ill play through once more on hard and harvest them

[Kendal]

Fuck me. I can't resist the hype. I'm about to go out and pre-order Prime 3 and pick this up. I'm not gonna open it though. Shit is still too creepy for me, but we'll see.

I'd like to see other fellow scaredy-cats speak up and tell about their experiences though. Just wondering how this game stacks up.
I am a big pussy and can play this game alone. It is creepy and a bit nerve racking, but I keep playing. Don't be such a vagine, it is awesome. Silent unnerves me and the rest of the horror genre usually doesn't interest me. Seriously, this game is the shit!

I need help. I am early in the game and need to find the telekenisis power. I already have the fire and I need a damn shotgun.

Thank you.

[Liquid 2]

How many people here are harvesting?Every single one of 'em.
I'll save them when I play through on hard.

[Liquid 2]

I need help. I am early in the game and need to find the telekenisis power. I already have the fire and I need a damn shotgun.

Thank you.Melt your way into the dental office.

[elsnow77]

I need help. I am early in the game and need to find the telekenisis power. I already have the fire and I need a damn shotgun.

Thank you. i found that really confusing as well until i went into the map and pressed hint. That was the only point in the game where i wasn't impressed, becuase i didn't know what i was supposed to do.

also, does anyone here find that most of the plasmids are farely useless except for ice, electrecute, and fire

[AshesofWake]

anybody playing with that damn arrow turned off and no hints, god it's so awesome

[Sofa King Kool]

I don't want to beat this game too fast...

I just got to the submarine bay, about how far into the game am I?

[Mr Durand Pierre]

I'm about 4 hours in and just beat the second level. So far I'd say it's easily the best game I've played since Twilight Princess. The reason I'm not that far is I feel like I spent a quarter of the time playing just looking at the in-game posters and decorations. This is how videogame environments should be.

My only (very slight) criticism is that you need to go to those machines to rearrange your plasmids. I feel like that's something you should be able to switch around from the menu, but that's just me. I'm sure it will get less frustrating once I get more plasmid slots, but it was annoying in the second level where you get new abilities, but there's no places to switch out your plasmids, so I was without my nifty firepower for the rest of the level and had to go back upon starting level 3 to seek out the hidden goodies I missed.

Otherwise it's an amazing, amazing game. Can't wait to play it some more.

[Apossum]

whew, at the beginning of Neptune's 3 big daddy fights in a row! that was awesome.

anyone know where big daddy's best weak spot is? Seems like hitting him in the head does good damage, but so does hitting that canister on his back.


for those of you who finished the game, I've got a yes or no question-- do you get to see an unmasked big daddy? :)

[TheFreshPrince]

I am playing on the 360, and having some major framerate issues, to the point where the game totally freezes up for 2-3 seconds quite frequently. It happens during battles, running, doors opening, everything. Weird thing is, it didnt happen the first 5 hours at all, and it just started up all of a sudden. Any idea how to fix this?

[Apossum]

I am playing on the 360, and having some major framerate issues, to the point where the game totally freezes up for 2-3 seconds quite frequently. It happens during battles, running, doors opening, everything. Weird thing is, it didnt happen the first 5 hours at all, and it just started up all of a sudden. Any idea how to fix this?


that's probably your 360. you could try turning on the "Unlock Framerate" option, but that may not fix it...

[F8X]

Wow, I've officially played this game for more than 12 hours straight. The last time I did that with a game it was with Oblivion. Time for a break.
Whilst I can't top your 1337ness/awesomeness, I can say I played 8 hours strait. Its such a great game. But I do have some minor complaints

-This is one of those games that you wish you had a flashlight in it in.
-Some of the worst lip syncing in any median I have ever seen.

Everything else is fantastic. I was reminded that my sound system could get REALLY loud with this game. You will feel every single step from a Big Daddy.

The game play is awesome. And it was well worth the money I paid for it.

Also the Figurine is Pretty Awesome.
-----------
Gametrailers gave the game a 9.5 (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/23824.html)

[daroga]

ok, the demo made me cave. Well, that, and CC's price (PMed at WalMart since BB was sold out). I've very early on, just into the medical pavillion, but gosh is the stmosphere amazing.

I'm playing it on easy right now to just mainly get the story and the feel of everything since I can already tell this will liekly be replayed by me many-a-time on higher difficulty settings. And as I said somewhere else, this is the first time I've gotten the "wow" factor with HD visuals. The colors and everything int his place is fantastic.

[thamaster24]

Well my figure is broken, but it's only the screwdriver looking thing... I was so pumped up to play this and got it, and just got back... damn college starting early, otherwise I'd be all in this game right now. I guess it will only make it better to play tomorrow.

[A Happy Panda]

I am a big pussy and can play this game alone. It is creepy and a bit nerve racking, but I keep playing. Don't be such a vagine, it is awesome. Silent unnerves me and the rest of the horror genre usually doesn't interest me. Seriously, this game is the shit!

I need help. I am early in the game and need to find the telekenisis power. I already have the fire and I need a damn shotgun.

Thank you.

I picked up the last copy at CompUSA with a PM from CC. CompUSA coming through in the clutch 2x in a row now. GREAT customer service, at least at my store. I got the 2 1600 XBL Points card PMed there, and the guy went in the back to look for Bioshock for me despite believing it was sold out. Niiiiiice.

It's unfortunate I have to run to a couple of friends' houses right now so I won't be able to play tonight, but tomorrow I'll have a lot of free time. I'm looking forward to it.

I felt the same way with the demo. It was REALLY unnerving for me, but I pretty much forced myself to play through it....the end where the shit ton of splicers start banging on the window though....creepy.

[rabbitt]

Anyone know where I can see what the gamer pics look like before I buy 'em?


http://www.my360stats.com/tags/gamerpics/

Search for Bioshock.

[DomLando]

For anyone who finished the game, about how long was it?

[Surferflames]

I'm at the "no turning back once you go forward" point, so it is definitely as short as people say it is. I am, however, missing a bunch of achievements, so that will probably add to things. A second play through will probably be fun, considering so much goes on that you forget half the things that have happened.

Story is really good though, albeit a bit predictable. I like the little Citizen Kane moments with Ryan on the TVs. Classic.

edit: I'd stick it playtime wise just higher then The Darkness.

[Moxio]

Wow, Arcadia's a bitch.... I keep running out of ammo.

[Tha Xecutioner]

For anyone who finished the game, about how long was it?Seems like a ten hour game if you don't take your time.

[getmyrunon]

I'm listening to the LE Soundtrack right now. Track One sounds like an experiment gone terribly wrong, Track Two showed a little promise before the vocals dropped in and now it's only marginally better than the first, and Track 3 is passable at best if you can get past the repetition of the refrain...

I can't believe Moby is actually behind this "album" (if you can call it that). It sounds like these songs were slapped together in Garageband by a summer intern at a mixing studio.

I was actually looking forward to some period music, and instead we get this. Lame 2k, lame.

[thrustbucket]

Wow, Arcadia's a bitch.... I keep running out of ammo.

I know you wouldn't be posting spoilers....

[mr ryles]

Not sure on what my time frame is, but at this pace I am thinking it is going to take me 20+ hours. I played about 4 hours today and am only at the second level. The Neptune something.... it is too late and I can't think of the name.

[Mr Durand Pierre]

I may have encountered a possible glitch in this game. On the third level I can't for the life of me find the third little sister though I can easily locate all the big Daddy's. There used to be one in the prison area with a little sister, but I died at the same time as the Big Daddy and by the time I respawned I could no longer find the little sister and instead there was a new Big Daddy roaming around there, but with no little sister. Is there something I'm missing here, orwill I need to load an earlier save?

[Radioactive_Man]

I may have encountered a possible glitch in this game. On the third level I can't for the life of me find the third little sister though I can easily locate all the big Daddy's. There used to be one in the prison area with a little sister, but I died at the same time as the Big Daddy and by the time I respawned I could no longer find the little sister and instead there was a new Big Daddy roaming around there, but with no little sister. Is there something I'm missing here, orwill I need to load an earlier save?


Just follow one around, he should head off to an area that has a hole in the wall. It's the one's that are bronze, the hole in the wall that is. He will start to knock on it with his hand, which is to call out one of the little sisters.

Sorry I kinda worded it weird, I don't know what those holes are called.

[Radioactive_Man]

do you get to see an unmasked big daddy? :)

no, although I have only beaten it once, so maybe the other ending is different

[Radioactive_Man]

For anyone who finished the game, about how long was it?

It took me around 18-20 hours. I really took my time with the game though.

[Mr Durand Pierre]

Just follow one around, he should head off to an area that has a hole in the wall. It's the one's that are bronze, the hole in the wall that is. He will start to knock on it with his hand, which is to call out one of the little sisters.

Sorry I kinda worded it weird, I don't know what those holes are called.

I tried that. I spent a good 40+ minutes stalking big daddies, but no little sisters ever came out of the holes. Upon further research I do believe this to be a glitch. Many have reported finding 4 little sisters in this level (where one was a respawned version of an already killed one). I think what happens is that a some point in this level there is a bug that causes the little sister(s) you've already killed to respawn and prevents others from showing up. It's just a thought as the 2 that I killed were both in the same location (at the beginning of the level) and the other two refuse to show up. I think I'm going to have to reload an earlier save:(

This makes me pretty angry as up 'til now I've considered the game to be a masterstroke, but having to replay the last hour or two to get past a glitch really leaves a bad impression. From what I gather this is the only game ending bug and it's not too far into the game (unlike Twilight Princess' infamous game-ending glitches), but it's still a pain in the ass for a game that's otherwise so polished. I bet a patch will be released soon.

[darthbudge]

Wow, simply wow. This game is awesome. I picked my LE up yesterday morning at GS and I actually asked the manager wether or not they had any broken ones and he said no. In Fact only 3 LE copies were sent to my GS, one for me, one for the manager and one other guy preordered a PC LE copy. But fortuneatly, lol, my big daddy was broken. The tip of his drill snapped off, What broke on your big daddy?

So I played this game for about 5 hours last night and it was an awesome game, I mean it kept you tense as well as being really creepy like When you were in the medical pavillion and you come up and see Steinman stabbing the body on the table and then there is the three dead bodies tacked to the crossses., that really creeped me out.

Also can anyone tell me with as little spoilers as possible when you will be able to get more Plasmid slots?

[Halo05]

Does anyone else feel that playing on Hard sort of interrupts the narrative?

I'm no videogame beginner but where I am now on hard, I'm dying very, very frequently and the wonder of the first couple levels is being replaced by frustration. I think I'm going to start over later today on Normal. I want my first completion of the game to be about the story, not about the insane fights I managed to get myself killed in. Later I can worry about going through on a higher difficulty.

[Kendro]

I just caught this off another forum.

Minor spoilers on powers? "You will love this when you can start pitting 2 big daddies against each other and walk away with almost 200 dollars and only have to use a hand full of bullets."

How the hell do you pull that off? That sounds awesome!

[CAG 79]

I just caught this off another forum.

"You will love this when you can start pitting 2 big daddies against each other and walk away with almost 200 dollars and only have to use a hand full of bullets."

How the hell do you pull that off? That sounds awesome!

There is a plasmid that you get that enables to have a big daddy on your side for a short period of time.

[jalu6]

Also can anyone tell me with as little spoilers as possible when you will be able to get more Plasmid slots?

Not a spoilers since its in the manual. You can buy more slots with Adam once you find some Gather's Gardens. However, you just go see those or the other machine that lets you switch them out until after the medical level.

On another note: Anyone else fully upgrade the bee power and find it completely pointless but totally hillarious?

[Sofa King Kool]

I may have encountered a possible glitch in this game. On the third level I can't for the life of me find the third little sister though I can easily locate all the big Daddy's. There used to be one in the prison area with a little sister, but I died at the same time as the Big Daddy and by the time I respawned I could no longer find the little sister and instead there was a new Big Daddy roaming around there, but with no little sister. Is there something I'm missing here, orwill I need to load an earlier save?
Maybe she ran into my game. I had an extra little sister in that level, I was only supposed to have three, and I had four.

[thrustbucket]

Does anyone else feel that playing on Hard sort of interrupts the narrative?

I'm no videogame beginner but where I am now on hard, I'm dying very, very frequently and the wonder of the first couple levels is being replaced by frustration. I think I'm going to start over later today on Normal. I want my first completion of the game to be about the story, not about the insane fights I managed to get myself killed in. Later I can worry about going through on a higher difficulty.

You don't have to start over to switch difficulties. You can do it from the pause menu. Which begs another question - can you get the hard achievement by switching to hard right before the end?

[Sofa King Kool]

Which begs another question - can you get the hard achievement by switching to hard right before the end?

I doubt it. The game probably monitors what the difficulty level is set at when you complete each level.

[sidr]

^ Yeah, when you switch difficulty levels there's a message specifically saying that it will affect Achievements.

[Rei no Otaku]

Can you still get achievements on easy?

[CAG 79]

Can you still get achievements on easy?

Yep minus the "Beat the game on Hard" achievement.

[Kendro]

If that is the case, I might consider playing the remainder of the game on Easy and play Normal my second time through so I can just concentrate on the story. I think I'm different from most gamers where I play games for storyline and immersiveness first, and challenge second. Though if a game is purely action based like Halo and Gears, I never play Easy. I heard Big Daddies are ridiculously easy to take down though on the lowest difficulty level and most normal enemies die in one hit.

[A Happy Panda]

What are the differences between medium and hard?

More objectives? Or lame ol' increased enemy health, decreased firepower, less ammo, etc?

[Rei no Otaku]

If that is the case, I might consider playing the remainder of the game on Easy and play Normal my second time through so I can just concentrate on the story. I think I'm different from most gamers where I play games for storyline and immersiveness first, and challenge second. Though if a game is purely action based like Halo and Gears, I never play Easy. I heard Big Daddies are ridiculously easy to take down though on the lowest difficulty level and most normal enemies die in one hit.
I think I'm going to do that as well. I really want to just absorb the atmosphere and get into the story. I'll beat it on hard on my second time though. Won't even bother with normal.

[AshesofWake]

What are the differences between medium and hard?

More objectives? Or lame ol' increased enemy health, decreased firepower, less ammo, etc?


i think it might be, when you die and respawn all the enemies have full health, not sure though...

[JohnnyFoxDarko]

What are the differences between medium and hard?

More objectives? Or lame ol' increased enemy health, decreased firepower, less ammo, etc?

The AI is different. In easy it's really easy to kill the splicers/etc, on Medium it's a little harder, and on hard they're pretty hard to kill and smarter.
I'm playing on medium, and that's pretty alright for me.
Though I keep running out of ammo. :cry:

[prateeko]

Quick question (friend picked up my special edition copy for me since I'm out of the country until next week). I'm kind of paranoid I got a broken copy and can't check the box myself, but my friend took pictures and said it looks fine (emailed them to me). He did say that all the boxes at EB had some rattle to them.

Does this mean I'm screwed and that something (the figure or a dvd) is broken/loose?

[SoulReaver]

Is there a way to see how much time you've played?

[A Happy Panda]

Quick question (friend picked up my special edition copy for me since I'm out of the country until next week). I'm kind of paranoid I got a broken copy and can't check the box myself, but my friend took pictures and said it looks fine (emailed them to me). He did say that all the boxes at EB had some rattle to them.

Does this mean I'm screwed and that something (the figure or a dvd) is broken/loose?

If your figure is broken go to the 2k website, they'll replace it and give you a printed art book to boot. I highly doubt the game is loose, you're fine.

[thrustbucket]

The AI is different. In easy it's really easy to kill the splicers/etc, on Medium it's a little harder, and on hard they're pretty hard to kill and smarter.
I'm playing on medium, and that's pretty alright for me.
Though I keep running out of ammo. :cry:

If you really want a challenge in this game, don't put it on hard, that just makes you take far more damage. Just turn off auto-aim.

I found the game to be a little too generous with auto-aim. Just fire in the general direction and you will hit.

[PhoenixT]

ugh I've been running with auto aim on!?!!? I hate that garbage >_< *makes mental note to turn it off tonight*

[elsnow77]

Maybe she ran into my game. I had an extra little sister in that level, I was only supposed to have three, and I had four.
did you get extra adam, because if so that is awesome

[Apossum]

Quick question (friend picked up my special edition copy for me since I'm out of the country until next week). I'm kind of paranoid I got a broken copy and can't check the box myself, but my friend took pictures and said it looks fine (emailed them to me). He did say that all the boxes at EB had some rattle to them.

Does this mean I'm screwed and that something (the figure or a dvd) is broken/loose?


who cares, just send it back to 2K.

[PyroGamer]

Finally got the game today.

Played for a couple hours.

Most amazing moments:

Finding the shotgun. Lights go off and you are surrounded by splicers. Absolutely insane.



Advertisement for "dealing with splicing".

Woman: "What's happening to me, I feel odd, and sometimes I imagine things that aren't there"

Man: "You'll be fine, but maybe it's time to hold back on the splicing: remember: a slow splicer is a happy splicer."


And then Dr. Whatshisname (the plastic surgeon). Wow. Feaky shit.


Also all the quotes on the wall, refferences. This stuff is amazing. "Above all do no harm" writen in blood on the ground. "Aesthetics is a moral imperitive."

This is some very heavy stuff in the first hour of gameplay. After beating Dr. Saltsman (or whatever his name was), I unloaded nearly all the amo I collected (before finally finding the pool of whater in the basement I should have used to begin with), and I'm exhausted from playing this game.

Absolutely amazing.


So, keeping in mind I've only beaten the first boss (maybe second boss, if you count that one guy with the grenades in the Creamatorium), here's a prediction:

Little sisters and Big Daddys were part of the splicer resistance. Doesn't seem to me Ryan (at least in his "right" mind) would have thought up of them.

[jagwire1141]

So I've been wanting this game for months and I played and replayed the demo just frothing at the idea of being able to play the full game. I had a blockbuster coupon for a free game rental so I stopped yesterday and got the first copy. I was the first person to rent the game from this blockbuster. I drive home and throw it in my 360 and as the disc tries to spin my 360 makes a noise like a choking duck. I tried a few discs and sure enough my 360 maintained the mallard with emphysema sounds. Curse you Xbox, curse you Bioshock!

[PyroGamer]

Yeah, I ended up renting this too. And I, as well, had a free rental coupon (mine was from Family Video). Now I have this game out for five days and half-price rentals for two weeks (if I want to rent another game it's $3.50 for five days). My coupon was even expired, but the lady was so nice she used it any way.

[Rei no Otaku]

Spoiler for beginning of the game.
Was thinking back to that first audio recording you pick up of that woman getting attacked. Was it just me or could you hear "Long live Atlas!" in the background? Oh noes!

[PyroGamer]

Spoiler for beginning of the game.
Was thinking back to that first audio recording you pick up of that woman getting attacked. Was it just me or could you hear "Long live Atlas!" in the background? Oh noes!
Hmmm... shooting from the gut here: Atlas was the leader of the resistance, maybe. Perhaps he was directly responsible for some of the most fucked up stuff (developing Little Sisters, etc). Maybe he's using you to do more than find his family.

I found the game to be a little too generous with auto-aim. Just fire in the general direction and you will hit.
Yeah, but the challenge is to hit them in the head, especially when they're swarming you and everything's riddiculously intense. Pulling off a headshot is so intense and rewarding in this game.

[Sofa King Kool]

Spoiler for beginning of the game.
Was thinking back to that first audio recording you pick up of that woman getting attacked. Was it just me or could you hear "Long live Atlas!" in the background? Oh noes!

I heard "Down with Atlus!", but I'm probably mistaken because that doesn't make much sense.

[slickkill77]

Im assuming you guys havent beaten the game yet?

[PyroGamer]

Im assuming you guys havent beaten the game yet?
Been playing for a couple hours, maybe. Just beat the first boss.

Game is so intense it's very draining. Will be playing later tonight, though.

[daroga]

Been playing for a couple hours, maybe. Just beat the first boss.

Game is so intense it's very draining. Will be playing later tonight, though.Glad I'm not the only one. I'm not very far along but just got to the Neptune place and I had to turn it off for a bit. The game style and design as well as gameplay are fantastic.

Bioshock is "next-gen". This is the first game I've played that made me really appreciate what these new systems are capable of. I'm taking it slow and playing on easy just to soak it all in. Mmm.

[thrustbucket]

Even if this game is possible to beat within 10 hours, it should be a second degree felony to do so your first time.

Rushing through Bioshock is right up there with masturbating to porn on your honeymoon, watching the last 5 minutes of the best film of the year, or going on vacation to the Bahamas for 2 hours.

[daroga]

Even if this game is possible to beat within 10 hours, it should be a second degree felony to do so your first time.

Rushing through Bioshock is right up there with masturbating to porn on your honeymoon, watching the last 5 minutes of the best film of the year, or going on vacation to the Bahamas for 2 hours.I agree. There's just so much going on in the game, even just in the environment. I just find myself reading things off the wall for a few minutes at a time. Or just staring, jaw-ajar, at the amazing graphical power being shoved onto my TV. Even as such, I'm sure I'm missing a ton. So refreshing to not just have wall after wall of sci-fi metal walls. The future is boring; the past with crazy crap is where its at! ;)

It's werid, I wasn't even following this game at all (I got it and Fallout 3 confused easily--tells you how much I knew about it), up until about a week and a 1/2 ago when the scores started coming in. I'm wondering how titles I've been looking forward to for a while of same or similar genres will hold up. I'm glad to have missed the months and months of anticipation and was able to just get it. ;)

[Moxio]

Aye, finally got out of the hellhole that is Arcadia and am now persuing Sander, the artist guy.

[JohnnyFoxDarko]

Currently I'm pretty far I think, I just got to some place and Atlas betrayed me. Now I'm trying to find some diary to get into some elevator, but I can't find it! It says to go to the 3rd floor but I still don't see it. HELP.

<- Major spoiler in there. If in the first half of the game. Don't read.

[slickkill77]

Its almost impossible to beat it in under 15 hours. It took me 20 or so.

[Sofa King Kool]

Goddamn Arcadia is a big level. I thought I was almost done, and then I was sent on a huge scavenger hunt.

[JohnnyFoxDarko]

Ahh. I found out I missed an easy achievement.
Those who are doing that master piece thing; kill Sander Cohen and take a picture of his corpse.

[PyroGamer]

I know it's silly to ask, but I just beat my second Big Daddy (in Neptune's Bounty.)

About how much (percentage-wise) have I done?

Just asking because I'm wondering what I should do with this rental of mine.

[elsnow77]

I know it's silly to ask, but I just beat my second Big Daddy (in Neptune's Bounty.)

About how much (percentage-wise) have I done?

Just asking because I'm wondering what I should do with this rental of mine.
you are probably like 60-70 percent done

[CrimGhost]

you are probably like 60-70 percent done

60 or 70%? Don't you think that's a bit much?

[Sofa King Kool]

60 or 70%? Don't you think that's a bit much?

I sure as hell hope that's a bit much.

I'm gathering ingrediants in Arcadia. How far am I?

[thrustbucket]

I am mad because I am in the medical pavilion, accidentally swapped telekinesis for incinerate before I melted a wall. Now I don't know how to get my incinerate back so I can melt it. I can't get into one door because I need the CHOMPERS dental key, which I assume is behind the wall I need to melt. The manual says I need to use a gene bank, which I have not seen yet.... Can I come back to this later on after I've found a gene bank or what do I have to do?

Is there a way to see how many slots you have left before you pick up an item? Twice now I've wasted adam because i didn't have room and had to put it in the gene bank.

[Sofa King Kool]

I am mad because I am in the medical pavilion, accidentally swapped telekinesis for incinerate before I melted a wall. Now I don't know how to get my incinerate back so I can melt it. I can't get into one door because I need the CHOMPERS dental key, which I assume is behind the wall I need to melt. The manual says I need to use a gene bank, which I have not seen yet.... Can I come back to this later on after I've found a gene bank or what do I have to do?

Is there a way to see how many slots you have left before you pick up an item? Twice now I've wasted adam because i didn't have room and had to put it in the gene bank.

Are you talking about the wall of ice at the bottom of the two staircases?

[Liquid 2]

I am mad because I am in the medical pavilion, accidentally swapped telekinesis for incinerate before I melted a wall. Now I don't know how to get my incinerate back so I can melt it. I can't get into one door because I need the CHOMPERS dental key, which I assume is behind the wall I need to melt. The manual says I need to use a gene bank, which I have not seen yet.... Can I come back to this later on after I've found a gene bank or what do I have to do?

Is there a way to see how many slots you have left before you pick up an item? Twice now I've wasted adam because i didn't have room and had to put it in the gene bank.
Chomper's key is on the pillar that you can see through the window of the room that the door leads to. Use telekinesis to grab it.

[PyroGamer]

HELP!

I used "hypnotize big daddy" on a big daddy, but now I can't find the little sister!!!

Where is she?

Ah fuck, I didn't mean for this to happen. Worst of all I saved over everything so I can't go back to before I hypnotised the Big Daddy.

FUCK!!!!


EDIT: Ah, I see. Eventually the Big Daddy's lose hypnosis (takes a WHILE) and then they go back and call the little sisters out of their hole. That was pretty damn cool.

[thrustbucket]

Chomper's key is on the pillar that you can see through the window of the room that the door leads to. Use telekinesis to grab it.

Ah, man I feel dumb now. I was sure I had ruined the game and would have to restart that level....
thanks

[thrustbucket]

Are you talking about the wall of ice at the bottom of the two staircases?

No I got that one, I'm talking about the wall of ice upstairs right near it. I can see on the map there are rooms behind it.

Which leads me to a pet peeve. I really wish the map had a fog of war. I hate seeing every room of the level before even getting anywhere near it.

[SilverPaw750]

Can somebody clear up a few things about the story so far? I'm in Arcadia, just about to collect roses

Why did the guy in the Fishery make you collect the camera, and then why did he attack you?

What was the deal with the smuggling ring? What were the smuggling? Why? Or is that revealed later?

Why am I collecting roses for some lady exactly?

And to someone who's beaten the game: is everything explained in the end?

Thanks!

Oh, and the game kicks ASS so far. It's cliche to say a game sucks you in, but two times now I've booted up the game, played, then looked up and three hours have passed. I can't believe it, and I can't wait to play more! :bouncy:

[rabbitt]

Can somebody clear up a few things about the story so far? I'm in Arcadia, just about to collect roses

Why did the guy in the Fishery make you collect the camera, and then why did he attack you?

What was the deal with the smuggling ring? What were the smuggling? Why? Or is that revealed later?

Why am I collecting roses for some lady exactly?

And to someone who's beaten the game: is everything explained in the end?

Thanks!

Oh, and the game kicks ASS so far. It's cliche to say a game sucks you in, but two times now I've booted up the game, played, then looked up and three hours have passed. I can't believe it, and I can't wait to play more! :bouncy:

I'll answer that last question for you: The game really doesn't give you any answers. A few of the events are explained, but as for answers, that is up to you to decide.

[Kendro]

Okay, playing on Easy is officially TOO easy. I decided to check out that difficulty level for about an hour and after facing the first boss, Dr. Steinman, he barely made a dent to my health. I used no strategy at all and just stood there like The Terminator and machine gunned him down. After the battle I noticed my health bar went down not even 20 percent.

It is difficult deciding what to spend Adam on. Is it best to make your first purchases an increase in health and Eve?

[elsnow77]

man, i love having a big daddy follow you around, being you body guard, that is sooo cool

[JimmieMac]

Can somebody clear up a few things about the story so far? I'm in Arcadia, just about to collect roses

Why did the guy in the Fishery make you collect the camera, and then why did he attack you?

What was the deal with the smuggling ring? What were the smuggling? Why? Or is that revealed later?

Why am I collecting roses for some lady exactly?

And to someone who's beaten the game: is everything explained in the end?

Thanks!

Oh, and the game kicks ASS so far. It's cliche to say a game sucks you in, but two times now I've booted up the game, played, then looked up and three hours have passed. I can't believe it, and I can't wait to play more! :bouncy:

All of those are answered if you dig around and find the audio diaries.

[PyroGamer]

Okay, playing on Easy is officially TOO easy. I decided to check out that difficulty level for about an hour and after facing the first boss, Dr. Steinman, he barely made a dent to my health. I used no strategy at all and just stood there like The Terminator and machine gunned him down. After the battle I noticed my health bar went down not even 20 percent.

It is difficult deciding what to spend Adam on. Is it best to make your first purchases an increase in health and Eve?
It doesn't matter what you purchase, as far as I can tell. I like to open up slots (cause using plasmids is the best).

As for the first boss being easy... WOW! He was so intense for me on Medium.

I definitely have been playing my heart out, running out of ammo at times, crawling around scared and desperate for a health pack. Medium is DEFINITELY the way to go. If you play this game on easy, you will be ruining the whole experience for yourself.

Easy is for people who are brand new at shooters. Period.

Personally, I can't imagine what hard would be like if I'm only playing on medium.


I'm in Arcadia right now.

WARNING! BIG SPOILER IF YOU AREN'T IN ARCADIA YET!!!! Dear God I hope Atlas's family didn't die... I so want to hold out a bit of hope for the guy.



Here's another note:

Hacking is a blast! Seriously, I almost want to disable my engineering plasmids so I can have the full challenge with hacking.



I just want to say, using telekenisis is an absolute blast. There is nothing more satisfying than tossing a fuel barrel into a gang of splicers.

[SilverPaw750]

All of those are answered if you dig around and find the audio diaries.
I'm sure they are, but I can't understand the thick scottish accents that half the residents of Rapture seem to possess. Can anyone just give me a run down?

[thrustbucket]

Okay, playing on Easy is officially TOO easy. I decided to check out that difficulty level for about an hour and after facing the first boss, Dr. Steinman, he barely made a dent to my health. I used no strategy at all and just stood there like The Terminator and machine gunned him down. After the battle I noticed my health bar went down not even 20 percent.



Like I said before, one alternative to monkeying with the difficulty is to take off auto-aim. It plays much differently then. Try it for a spell.


I'm sure they are, but I can't understand the thick scottish accents that half the residents of Rapture seem to possess. Can anyone just give me a run down?
Then turn on the subtitles from the pause menu.

[SilverPaw750]

Like I said before, one alternative to monkeying with the difficulty is to take off auto-aim. It plays much differently then. Try it for a spell.


Then turn on the subtitles from the pause menu.
Didn't know you could subtitle the audio diaries. Thanks for the tip :D

[PyroGamer]

I'm sure they are, but I can't understand the thick scottish accents that half the residents of Rapture seem to possess. Can anyone just give me a run down?
Err... that's australian, friend.

My problem is when the voices are too soft to hear over the huge amounts of noise in the game (explosions, bangs, and music)... also when you're listening to a diary during dialogue (like when ghosts are talking).

Perhaps there's an option in the pause menu to turn up the voices (or turn everything else down).




Another note:

I like how ammo/health/money is handled. Keeps you switching between weapons, buying stuff, and scavenging. At first when it said "wallet full" I though "wtf??" but now I realize it really improves the flow (no pun intended) of the game.

[crunchb3rry]

I noticed the game seems to randomly drop ammo when you return to areas. I'd leave an area and come back later finding electro buck shells and pistol rounds all over the place. Never any health or syringes, just ammo.

[Damian]

Err... that's australian, friend.
No, it's Irish. From a post by Ken Levine:

"Originally Posted by irrationallevine View Post
a bunch of focus testers thought he was australian too. This mortified Jon Chey, who is, of course, Australian.

The dude is Irish. Like, he's actually from Ireland."



Perhaps there's an option in the pause menu to turn up the voices (or turn everything else down).
You can turn on subtitles.

[Kendal]

Is there a way to know if you can see how many things you have hacked? Also, is there a new game+ where you keep your stuff from the past play through?

[rabbitt]

Is there a way to know if you can see how many things you have hacked? Also, is there a new game+ where you keep your stuff from the past play through?

No to both, to my best knowledge.

[JohnnyFoxDarko]

Wow.
I just beat this game.
AWESOME. :]
Only took me 2 days.

[Liquid 2]

Is it possible to placate the big daddies after enraging them?

[JokerCard]

Wow this game is awesome....I loved smacking that cat until it was red all over.

[creeeaature]

This is officially the scariest game I have ever played. I am a huge fan of games that are supposed to creep you out (fear, condemned) but they've never really done much for me. Playing Bioshock... I've had goosebumps 90% of the game. It's just so perfect, from the whispers of the splicers just around the corner to the creepy music playing at the wrong (or right) moments.

The only reason I'm not playing right now is to give myself time to recover, I'm scared crapless... hahahaha I feel like such a wussy.

Don't read this spoiler unless you've been in the basement of Sinclair Spirits!

I have never in my life been so scared as the moment I went down into the hidden basement in the Sinclair Spirits building inside of Fort Frolic knowing something just HAD to happen, picking up the item on the table... turning around seeing the frozen splicer thinking 'hmm, was that there before?' only for it to come alive and attack me. HOLY crap did I squeel, I didn't think I was capable of doing that.

[A Happy Panda]

This is officially the scariest game I have ever played. I am a huge fan of games that are supposed to creep you out (fear, condemned) but they've never really done much for me. Playing Bioshock... I've had goosebumps 90% of the game. It's just so perfect, from the whispers of the splicers just around the corner to the creepy music playing at the wrong (or right) moments.

The only reason I'm not playing right now is to give myself time to recover, I'm scared crapless... hahahaha I feel like such a wussy.

Don't read this spoiler unless you've been in the basement of Sinclair Spirits!

I have never in my life been so scared as the moment I went down into the hidden basement in the Sinclair Spirits building inside of Fort Frolic knowing something just HAD to happen, picking up the item on the table... turning around seeing the frozen splicer thinking 'hmm, was that there before?' only for it to come alive and attack me. HOLY crap did I squeel, I didn't think I was capable of doing that.

Don't feel like a wussy. I'm the vagina in the CAG community. I haven't even opened up my copy yet...I keep convincing myself to play it later. In reality...I'm a HUGE vag and pretty much frightened to death of Rapture.

But, I also convinced myself that this is a game I have to play and I will do so. I think the last time I dreaded playing a game was the Ravenholm section in Half-Life 2. After watching videos of the Howlers, or whatever those things were called that fucking crawl everywhere and lunge at you, I wanted no part of that town. But, I powered through it and felt a real sense of accomplishment after riding the mine cart the fuck out of there.

[Calamityuponthee]

This is officially the scariest game I have ever played. I am a huge fan of games that are supposed to creep you out (fear, condemned) but they've never really done much for me. Playing Bioshock... I've had goosebumps 90% of the game. It's just so perfect, from the whispers of the splicers just around the corner to the creepy music playing at the wrong (or right) moments.

The only reason I'm not playing right now is to give myself time to recover, I'm scared crapless... hahahaha I feel like such a wussy.

Don't read this spoiler unless you've been in the basement of Sinclair Spirits!

I have never in my life been so scared as the moment I went down into the hidden basement in the Sinclair Spirits building inside of Fort Frolic knowing something just HAD to happen, picking up the item on the table... turning around seeing the frozen splicer thinking 'hmm, was that there before?' only for it to come alive and attack me. HOLY crap did I squeel, I didn't think I was capable of doing that.

Wow. Bioshock was a little creepy, yes.. but Condemned had a lot more scary moments imo.

[creeeaature]

Maybe it's just because I'm playing bioshock with headphones in a pitch black room

[KwanzaaTimmy]

I just got done playing a pretty good section of the game. Again, its crafted excellently, no graphic or framerate hitches that the Gamespot review talked about-- and I've put a solid 6 or 7 hours into it. Excellent stuff. Pyro is right about it being draining though-- I gotta take a break.

[thrustbucket]

I just got done with a 4 hour session and i'm sweating like crazy and exausted.

[Apossum]

No work tomorrow, no school for 2 weeks...tomorrow is Bioshock Day. hopefully I'll finish it :)

[-Never4ever-]

My one complaint isn't even really about the game, just the fact that I feel like I need huge amounts of time in order to sit down and play this game. I try to tell myself "just an hour, that should be enough for this level" and it would have, if it wasn't for the sheer amount of optional stuff I just had to do (the rewards were sure worth it). That's not even mentioning the fact where I ended up playing through the boss fight THREE times, reloading my save each time, just to kill him a different way each time.

For those of you wondering, I was referencing the 2nd level, and how after getting the Fire ability (which is optional itself), you can open up two new areas. Speaking of which, the morgue / funeral home area scard the bejebus out of me.

Bioshock pretends it's a linear game, but the amount of freedom given is nearly un-rivaled.

Move over Dead Rising, I have a new favorite next-gen game . . .

[CAG 79]

Wow.
I just beat this game.
AWESOME. :]
Only took me 2 days.

Same here. Game of the Year so far for me.

[lordwow]

My Bioshock CE is arriving today according to UPS.

[jalu6]

My one complaint isn't even really about the game, just the fact that I feel like I need huge amounts of time in order to sit down and play this game. I try to tell myself "just an hour, that should be enough for this level" and it would have, if it wasn't for the sheer amount of optional stuff I just had to do (the rewards were sure worth it). That's not even mentioning the fact where I ended up playing through the boss fight THREE times, reloading my save each time, just to kill him a different way each time.

Yeah, I'm really happy they stuck in that "save anywhere" feature. It helps with the replayability, and really lets you experiment more. I think if this was a checkpoint system or a "you have to enter this room to save" it would have taken away from the experience.

[PyroGamer]

Yeah, I'm really happy they stuck in that "save anywhere" feature. It helps with the replayability, and really lets you experiment more. I think if this was a checkpoint system or a "you have to enter this room to save" it would have taken away from the experience.Personally I can never get used to "save anywhere" options, as I always turn it into "save EVERYWHERE".


I wish that you could take a screenshot of each save, like in Oblivion, that way you'd know where the save was, so if you wanted to go back and play there you could.

Or even leave notes on the save, like: "Dr. Steinman ahead" or "Hold off the splicers".

[SoulReaver]

So does anyone know what happens if you kill the "glitched" big daddy with the little sister when there is only 3 in the level and you've already harvested all 3? Will you be able to harvest the 4th?

[PyroGamer]

So does anyone know what happens if you kill the "glitched" big daddy with the little sister when there is only 3 in the level and you've already harvested all 3? Will you be able to harvest the 4th?
What level is that?

There are no "glitched" Big Daddy's I know of, but there are some Big Daddy's that don't have little sisters. What they'll end up doing is wandering from portal to portal trying to call out a little sister who isn't there. That's not a "glitch", that's just what Big Daddies do.

One of them is in the Botanical level, and I think he's pretty much put there just to help you hold off the splicers.

Is it possible to placate the big daddies after enraging them?
If you are able to escape from a big daddy, eventually he will go back to patroling around, then you can hypnotise him.

[SoulReaver]

No, I think its the Arcadia lvl. I do know of the Big Daddies without little sisters and I realize thats not a glitch. What I'm talking about is I small a Big daddy with a little sister following him when I already harvested all the little sisters in the level.

[AdvOfJet]

No, I think its the Arcadia lvl. I do know of the Big Daddies without little sisters and I realize thats not a glitch. What I'm talking about is I small a Big daddy with a little sister following him when I already harvested all the little sisters in the level.

I had this happen as early as the third level. During one point my Little Sister count on the pause menu for that level read that I had dealt with 5 out of 3. So it is possible to get more than is listed for the level.

[PyroGamer]

I had this happen as early as the third level. During one point my Little Sister count on the pause menu for that level read that I had dealt with 5 out of 3. So it is possible to get more than is listed for the level.
How does the achievment work, then? I assume you just have to deal with what's listed in the pase menu for each level.

[lordwow]

Got my CE this morning. Can't wait to play tonight when I have some free time.

[Callandor]

Oh, the story keeps getting better and better...

But still, Atlas was Fontaine? Yeah, I saw that coming from hours away. Still, I like how all this mental conditioning is playing out.

[Sofa King Kool]

I just finished Arcadia and I'm about to go see Ryan. I'm assuming I'm almost done?

This is officially the scariest game I have ever played. I am a huge fan of games that are supposed to creep you out (fear, condemned) but they've never really done much for me. Playing Bioshock... I've had goosebumps 90% of the game. It's just so perfect, from the whispers of the splicers just around the corner to the creepy music playing at the wrong (or right) moments.

Really? Fear and Condemned scared the shit out of me, in fact I can't even bring myself to play Fear; but this isn't scaring me at all. (With the exception of the first few minutes of Arcadia).