Bioshock Infinite is a wholeheartedly great experience, that lives up to its pedigree. While far more linear than the last Bioshock (and somewhat less worthy of multiple playthroughs) it showcases a lot of immersion and incredible production value. The storyline and setting are packed with imagination and wholly worth the cost of admission--even though the game probably clocks about a shy 12 hours total. This is a gamer's game, no mistake, don't think that the experience is going to deviate too greatly from every other FPS out there; lots of head-shots and violence await your trip through the city in the sky. The mood is cavaliering and the run-and-gun action is a great break from the cover-based monotony that has become the norm. The world is very well fleshed out, and the spectacle hits you full force. The ending is one of the best conclusions in recent memory and elevates every moment proceeding it in its profundity.

Admittedly, the gameplay has slightly less depth than the previous Bioshock. But it's not terribly lacking for it, instead it feels streamlined. There is far less choice in this game as well, but the game is focused on a single storyline instead. I'd definitely advise everyone who has enjoyed a shooter in the past to give this game a go (and play the first one first). It's a thrilling story arc and a great showcase of the power of first-person immersion in a virtual world. For those who were expecting an experience their non-gamer friends and family could watch: you won't find it here. But the world is worth wading through (guns and glory in all), you won't be disappointed by the commentary, imagination, and detail on display. This is a solid A effort by Ken Levine, 9/10.

This game is amazing. I like the gameplay and the graphic is wonderfull, the only matter is the story. The story is slow to start. You have to reach about mid game to see something happen. The ending is really good. Buy it!!!!

Really great game with a great mind bending well told story. The gameplay isnt always perfect, you can only hold 2 weapons and most likely you will only use the same skills over and over again ;), but there are so many details/references to find and the whole Infinite world is just so beautiful especially the music :D.

I loved every minute with it.

BioShock Infinite is a really good experience and it is on of the few games that I will remember.

This is mainly caused by the great story, the atmosphere and the characters, not so much because of the shooting parts. I think they could have been a little bit better, for example the vigors aren't really needed and the difficulty is set a little bit too low.

I think the game desrves the 5 stars anyways as I didn't want to stop playing it and as it was a great fun.

The playing time is okay, 10-12 hours if you are a little bit slower, but you'll definately want to play the game again!

great storytelling, gameplay, atmosphere. support xbox pad aswell. worth 5 stars. one con is that it crashes some times. hope developer fix that issue in the future patches.

this game have some pros an cons, but overall is an awesome game, maybe is a little overrated by the critics, the combat is kind of average, but the story of this game, the design, mostly everything on this game is awesome.

In my opinion Columbia doesn't have the same impact of Rapture, but it's anyway a great game with a more interesting storyline. It must be played and re-played, for appreciate all the aspect of the plot, and the 1999 mode it's the best way for do this!

I had been eagerly awaiting this game ever since finishing Bioshock late last year. When comparing the two, the first seems much stronger with its sense of design being so well integrated into the art direction, environments, and story of Rapture. While Infinite's visually just as compelling as its predecessor with its Columbia, I felt some lack of integration between the game play and the other aspects, which suffered most around the middle-end of game when the world faded into the background in place of hoards of shoot-em up combat (which wasn't overly interesting in it's design or mechanics, along with its somewhat troublesome relation to the storyline). Despite that, the story's handling of character, the settings, and the earlier and end game were all wonderful pieces, and while there are flaws in the game as a whole, the experience wasn't too tainted by them and it was a worthwhile game to play.

The game is all right, but it is not as good as some people say it is. The story is extremely good and especially the ending is pretty damn awesome. Unfortunately the gameplay isn't very good in my opinion. The gunplay is outright boring, upgrades for weapons are not even visible, and all in all the combat (which except for the cutscenes is the only thing to do in this game) is simply not satisfying. One would be better served watching this game as a movie rather than to actually play the game. But still, the story and especially the ending are something every gamer should have experienced.

It's almost a month now, and still deeply in love with this game. I am not a big fan of shooter games, neither this series, but this game is just exceptional. Looks good, plays good, narrates mindblowingly. After a long long time, really feeling enthusiastic about one particular game. Wholeheartedly recommended. If you haven't played it till now, just play it, its worth every penny.

One of most beautiful, artistic perfect game ever made. plot rarely seen on games, more than a movie mor than a game. a must have for all shooter, action, art and sci fi fans!

BioShock Infinite is a brilliant shooter that nudges the entire genre forward with innovations in both storytelling and gameplay. It trips over itself in a couple of spots, but not in any way that should keep you from embracing it with your utmost enthusiasm.

Very pretty game. Very nice style. The narrative spins several different ideas well, but perhaps doesn't resolve any of them fully; you may wish it had more focus. You may also wish the game perhaps felt a little more like Fallout: the story seems constrained by its straightforward FPS mechanics at times. And there should be more Skyrails.

Is very hard to describe this game. I can start saying this is one of the best game I've ever played. Great art direction, setting and plot superb, amazing final. It's not just another FPS, it's something more. Columbia and Elizabeth are the best parts of the game, you'll find yourself to love both. Ultimately, one of the rare games that you can't lose for no reason at all ..

In this episode Bioshock changed from under the sea claustrophobic atmosphere to breathless over the clouds but the story is extremly good and the games is fun to play, a must buy!

I have been enjoying every minute of this game. Truly, a worthy successor to the original Bioshock.

The artwork is superb; the story, compelling; and Elizabeth is just awesome.

A definite must play for everyone.

A very beautiful looking, and very deep story for a video game.

Ken Levine's opus.

But on the down side, the combat is fairly stock Modern Military Shooter game play,

where a game with similar mechanics and style engine like "Dishonored" has more evolved combat style.

But still a great game, but you will finish it in an few days or more.

There is re-playability if your a fan of the series, or if must just loot everything.

The best thing about this game is probably the imaginative world and the characters it contains. Elisabeth is a good NPC for a change: she actually helps out and is quite interesting. Her idle animations are also good. Possibly not as good as the first Bioshock, depending on your tastes. I'd recommend playing in "Hard" the first time, if you've played any similar games. Lower difficulties mean you can spam one or two attacks, higher mean you have to use more strategy. Music, graphics and sound are all top notch, though many users experience slowdown for a couple of seconds after entering a new area. Avoid the `fixes': they break texturing. +1/2 a star for things like the barbershop quartet band!

Starting from the very first moment, the graphics are overwhelming. My personal favorite moment is right at the start, when you arrive in the sky. The look, the music, just amazing.

Throughout the game you have a great story which is extended by the voxaphones (recordings from characters in the game and you really should listen to them all to understand the story).

12-15 houts full of great atmosphere where you find yourself very often just standing there and looking around enjoying the moment ;)

Wow, what can I say other than go buy this game NOW. I rarely buy games when they first come out, but this game is worth it. The story telling is up there with the best gaming has to offer. I actually found myself caring about the characters and the outcome. There is enough weapon/gear/powers upgrades to keep things interesting and even give it another playthrough. A gorgeous world and very interesting art style unlike anything I've ever played.

You just can't miss buying this game, and at around 20-30 hours of gameplay, you will get your money's worth.

Best game I've played this year so far.

The game is very well crafted. Well polished. The atmosphere is fantastic. You enter a world of Columbia thinking everything seems all right, but there is a nastiness hidden from the surface.

The voice acting is excellent, especially by Elizabeth and Lady Comstock. Booker is a good character too.

The combat mechanics are solid. Gameplay is smooth and the scripted scenes don't feel intrusive unlike most games.

I give this a 5/5.

Maybe not deserving a 10/10 as many reviewers have said, but definitely a game doing a great narrative job.

If the shooting mechanics and the vigors were just a bit better, this would have been near a perfect game. Still, very enjoyable and a must-own!

Bioshock Infinite is a game that will immediately suck you in with its gorgeous, wonderfully fleshed out world and intriguing plot-line. It is a plot which gets more and more complex and involving as the game progresses, to the point where you feel you must press on to see what's going to happen next, all the while you're trying to fill in the gaps and figure out how everything ties together in the overall story. Upon finishing the game, you will be left with the satisfaction of an amazing storyline that fits together perfectly, but there is still so much to think about, analyze and interpret. This is one of those extremely rare games where you'll restart the whole thing immediately upon finishing, not because of the gameplay, but because there are so many plot elements introduced from the very beginning that you'll want to go back and re-experience it all, to better understand the game's narrative intent.

The first-person combat, which consists of regular shooting interspersed with the use of vigours (AKA your magic left hand slinging fire, lightning etc. at enemies), is really good in itself, but in the grand scheme of things it is simply there to support the narrative thematically.

In short, I urge everyone to play Bioshock Infinite, unless you are somehow opposed to video games as a story-telling artform.

My favorite FPS games from this past generation are Metro 2033 and the original Bioshock title. In my opinion, Bioshock infinite is a more enjoyable experience than either of these games. The art direction is stunning, the voice acting is spot on, and the story itself is interesting and comes together in a very cool way at the end. I highly recommend this game.

I have not played a game with as much depth in story and gameplay since the first Bioshock. The storyline contains many twists and turns and ultimately end in a brilliant conclusion. Vigors and a varity of weapons make for engaging and interesting gameplay and the 1999 mode unlocked after you complete the game

provides a very challenging way of replaying the game and you will want to replay it ! Overall Bioshock Infinite is a fantastic game and has one of the best first person shooter/RPG storyline's in recent gaming history. 5 out of 5 stars ! Can't wait to see what the DLCs have to offer

Beautiful art in a cohesive artstyle, a gorgeous city and characters just stylised enough to escape the uncanny valley.

Sadly it's unrepentantly linear, and the combat beings to drag before the game's even halfway, due in no small part to boring weaponry.

Rating 8/10

First off, I haven't actually finished Infinite yet. This speaks volumes, as I couldn't put down either of the predecessors until the end credits rolled.

At first Infinite would seem to tick all the right boxes. I'm a huge fan of skillfully blended FPS/RPG, and had enough faith in 2K to pre-order (which I virtually never do). Infinite looks good, sounds good, and has a compelling narrative. Gun-play is also much slicker than predecessors, but, for me, that's where the good stuff ends. The sky-line and tears are interesting, but they didn't really do it for me.

A lot has changed since BS1 and BS2, and I'm really not a fan of many of these changes. I'm aware these changes will appeal to some, and won't detract from the experience for others, but here goes:

- Two weapon limit, and ammo capacity is relatively small (even with gear).

- Multiple ammo types have been done away with, so a lot of the earlier weapons are close to useless against anything beyond a standard enemy

- Turrets and vending machines can't be hacked. Instead, turrets can be temporarily posessed.

- None of build up to taking down big enemies (i.e. setting traps, making sure weapons are loaded with correct ammo, hacking turrets). Now the big enemies just pop up and rush you.

- You can only hold a small amount of salts (Eve equivalent). You can only have as much as your bar allows, no hypos. Consequently, you won't be using vigors (Plasmid equivalents) as often.

- Stuttering when moving into new areas. My comp is only mid-range, but this is the first game I've had performance issues with.

Best game I ever played. This isnt your standart shooter, but a game with a very good story and new ways to fight your enemies. Apart from normal weapons, you have magic like powers to launch your enemies in the air, to set them on fire or electricity, posses your enemies and machines and many more! You can also charge all these powers to create traps and upgrade your magic and weapons them for more power! But this is not all the sets this game apart from the other shooters, you have Elizabeth by your site. Elizabeth is a main chracter in the story and has a AI you have never seen before! When other game let you babysit the AI most of the time, in BioShock Infinite its Elizabeth who babysits you! When you are on low health, ammo or money she will trow you some healt, ammo or money. Elizabeth has also magic powers to 'spawn' turrets, supplies, cover or other things in. All these things mean you can play the game in your own style. The story is so good that you want to play to the end to get all the anwsers. The game will take around 15 hours to finish, but there will be 3 DLCs to provide more Infinite! This game stand apart from BioShock 1 and 2 so you dont have to play those first to get the story (this game is set in 1912 and Bioshock 1 and 2 around 1960).

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First off, really amazing game, when you first arrive in Colombia it's simply awe inspiring! A game where you can just look around and marvel at the setting is always good, the game was really good except I felt rather short maybe more could have been done before the first tear? You suddenly found yourself working for the vox but you never really get to experience that world, before everything is turned on its head and then all out war, the end was really good but left me a little bit confused, Good game but like Dishonoured way too short.

I have only played for an hour and there is only one word to describe this game so far. EPIC! This is going to be really good. The level of detail is just awesome. The visuals are stunning at the very least. The story already has me sucked in. Buy the game now!

Just played a few hours but i am in the atmosphere rigth from the beginnig. True storytelling in a nice setup.

Graphics are wonderful (but ists subjective, you just have to like the cartoon style).

Fighting is fun, the new features really fit:

- aiming is much more accurate than in BS I+II

- You have a shield

- Really nice vigors

- a lot of enemys

- skytrain is fun also

So BS:I is a shooter with story, good fights, a nice setup and last but not least characters, which have soul. Enjoy!

The single best story i have played through in years! You feel encompassed in the game from start to finish. Has some re-playability, as a second play through allows even more appreciation for the games fantastic Easter eggs, hints, and scenery. A must have for any game enthusiast.

Never thought I'd see a single player FPS, as good as this.

Most games today, has a small single player part, but it's true gaming-value is in multiplayer.

With BioShock Infinite, you get one awesome story, with true "I didn't see that coming" -twists.

As you probably already know you will find your self in a floating city in a steampunk setting, where the citizens behaves almost as real life organics. The AI is sometimes making mistakes, and sometimes looks human controlled. But the mistakes, are not from badly written AI, the mistakes are "human".

And the companion(s) you encounter, seems to know where you are going, and what you are about to do next, before you even you do, but not in bad way, no, it's in a good and sometimes scary way, the AI helps and yes, sometimes even stops you from doing something silly.

I must say, even though it's a singleplayer, you never feel alone. And the best part, the AI doesn't hold you back, if you want to do something silly, or just go and explore it will let you.

The polished UT3 engine, is beautiful, and well used in this game.

With DX11, you also get some nice tessellation effects, that gives the surroundings a lifelike shim.

BioShock Infinite is a fantastic follow-up to the original game that mostly makes up for the disappointment that was BioShock 2. The game features an engaging and thought-provoking narrative in addition to fast-paced gameplay. The normal gameplay that one might find in an FPS is enhanced by the character Elizabeth, who adds an extra dimension to the gun-play. BioShock Infinite is highly recommended.

Irrational Games has done it again! Bioshock Infinite clearly stands up on its own two feet as worthy successor to the Bioshock series. While it does take a few departures from the previous games that I find questionable, it is none the less a complete must buy. The storyline is crazy and an absolute thrill ride, and the gameplay is just as good as ever. Pick this up and have an utter blast.

Now, I rate this game 4/5, largely because I do not believe in a perfect game and I hate rating systems. This game, similarly, has issues. While the game is relatively bug free, I have run into a small handful of them, such a missing binding box (I could walk through a wall) and at one point I managed to get stuck on a Skyline, unable to turn around. I also very much dislike the two-gun restriction almost every single game has nowadays, and believe Bioshock never should have gone that route. All and all, however, I am still very pleased with this title and hope that anyone else who plays it gets just as much joy as I did.

One of the best games I've ever played in my life. Irrational Games' Ken Levine before known as "the man who made System Shock 2 and Bioshock" now is easily one of the most important minds in the video game industry. When you play Bioshock Infinite, you can see the power of video games, and when it's made by a wonderful studio with a great mind behind comand all these wonderful people that love what they do, you can see the power that games has.

Just a wonderful game that deserves to be played for every gamer in the world.

This game is awesome. It isn't comparable with Bioshock 1, because it isn't the same place, but, it's sublime.

It has a story that always is unpredictable, but always is correct.

They have known introduce voice to the protagonist, giving a very good plus.

In this game appears at first time a second protagonist, Elisabeth, with a human character, although sometimes (because she helps you) this does the game less difficult.

The ambientation, perfect, they have known do outdoor environments with great skill.

Perfect.

Such an amazing game. Probably the best of the year. I never felt so involved in a story for a long time. If you want to purchase a game, you definitely can't miss this one. Though it hasn't a multiplayer mode and the story lasts around 10 hours at normal difficulty you will be kidnapped by Elizabeth and your fight to free her.

This a great game full of interesting plot points and combat the characters are great and fully realized. if you are a fan of the first or even second bioshock you will be a fan of this one. the vigores make for interesting combat moments and the diolog go from funney to dark. columbia is a beatiful place to be and see but you will be suprised how dirty it is underneth. overall a grat game for fans of bioshock seris new and old

A true masterpiece, puts Dishonored to shame. If Dishonored was the "Game of the Year", I don't know What Bioshock Infinite is. I know they're not exactly same, but they feel similar with the steampunk setting and combine-magic-and-firearms style. Dishonored made me feel like "Come on, just end and let me move on", whereas Bioshock Infinite makes me come back for more from day one.

It's a pity that the game is single-player only. Still,it lives up to the legend of Bioshock. Play it.

An amazing game, simply a must buy for those who believe in games as an art form; often feeling like an interactive film which is heavily plot driven with game play that keeps combat fresh and exciting.

My problem with the previous bioshock games and other games with unique worlds is that they often lean towards a post-apocalyptic setting, personally I find dull and grey. Bioshock Infinite brings the gritty, realistic feel from those settings and hides it thinly behind a veil of grandeur and majestic scenery. A truly engaging environment which again, leads to the amazing plot and interaction between the characters.

Fans of FPSs and RPGs will like this game but the real joy comes from the story development, character interaction between Booker and Elizabeth and the impact of your choices within the game. Enjoy!

Very very very good game. I like it very much. Elizabeth was a very fun and good character to have by your side.

The ending was really special and I liked it a lot I didn't think at all it would end the way it did, and I'm actually glad it ended that way. If it would have ended in the way I thought it would end the game would have not been as good as it is now.

I would highly recommend this to anyone.

At the moment my favourite game. It is beautiful, has a thrilling story that just encourages you to try to discover everything. I especially like that it works great on my (older) hardware and still looks awesome! I can just recommend this game. Now I am going to play Bioshock and Bioshock 2 also. The seemed to dark to me, but the third installment changed my mind.

Just finished the game.. And it was amazing, I have not been this invested in a games story since Bastion. Everything about this game I found amazing, from its thought provoking story, to the combat with its zipping around on the aerial lines and chaining Vigors. All set in this majestic floating city where I constantly found myself just standing there staring, and making sure I didn't miss a thing. I highly recommend this to anyone and everyone.

This game gave me goosebumps within the first two minutes! A superb story and a polished PC version. Must own!

Thank you to GamersGate for the fantastic pre-order bonuses!

Let me start this by stating I liked BioShock,but I adore System Shock 2. I always felt that BioShock was a weaker rehash of System Shock 2 made to appeal to a mass audience and not for the core audience wanting a challenge as well as a compelling narrative. While the narrative is compelling it was a much weaker game overall. BioShock Infinite avoids this issue entirely.

I played this on 1999 Mode from the start, and the difficulty and need to specialize made me EXTREMELY happy. This is a game that provides challenge and best of all a sense of achievement. As always Irrational Games present us with a compelling, complex and nuanced story which at least if not surpasses that of BioShock.

This is an instant buy for any shooter fan, but more importantly a must buy for anyone who misses games that challenged you and gave you a boot in the ass if you make a mistake

9.5 out of 10. GO GET IT!!!!

This game need 1000 words to be described.

I played on Ultra,and is just amazing,very wonderful graphics.Everytime I step into a new area,was great to look around how the city of Columbia looks like.From the begining of the game,since you step into the church,the music is blowing your mind.Absolutely enjoyable.

Bioshock Infinite is everything but the story.Is not like any other FPS,just shoot and kill,is a story to be told,is a mystery of a city,a mystery of a 'false shepherd'.

And of course,Elizabeth.Her story will be told for many years to come.She is not someone you need to save,she is a wonderful character,very well made and is astonished to look how she react with the living world.So much expressions.

Even if you are not a big fan of FPS you will enjoy this game.The weapons and the fighting style are really wonderful.

Buy this game even if you haven't played the last ones.

If you have played the original Bioshock or its sequel you pretty much know what your in for in terms of gameplay. It uses exactly the same system as the previous games. Unfortunately the game seems to rely even more on gunplay than previous titles though. Between the hordes of enemies you have little time to come up with a plan, which you sort of require to use the special abilities, meaning your forced into using your gun a lot more. The sky-rails and tears add an interesting twist to the gameplay, however the tears I found to be a bit weak and poorly used/designed. The story is definitely an improvement though, there is much more of a sense of having a direction to go in. The story of Bioshock often was a bit flat in that regard, less motivation to move forward. That said the story does jump-the-shark somewhat towards the end, it makes it self too complicated for its own good, and there are a number of issues that don't really make sense. Let alone the big twist for the conclusion I saw coming from about midway through the game, so hardly a revelationary surprise it was apparently meant to be.

I think the title sums this game up perfectly. If I were to take the sum of everything this game does, I cannot begin to pick a comparable. Nothing comes close in comparing to this title. With high concept, brilliant design and vibrant graphics, this game defines the medium.