She melds with the environment seamlessly. However, the beauty of the character is much more subtle too.
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A code needs cracking, a lock needs picking, some clue left you scratching your head, she’ll be there for you. Even a casual stroll through the streets, she will often find money to throw your way. The Vox Populi made you into a mobile pin-cushion, have a health pack. Used one too many Vigors? Have some salts. With guns blazing and ammo low, she throws you scavenged ammunition. She does not run blindly into a gunfight with only her pride to fend off evil, in fact, she does not fight at all. She is a real support character. In no other game that I have played, has such a character been so vital to the story, but also to the gameplay. However, she does end up assisting you throughout the adventure as your companion. She is not a normal individual, being the daughter of the Prophet, so things become complicated rather quickly. What little of the story I’m willing to divulge is that you play as Booker DeWitt, a mercenary of sorts, sent to collect an individual called Elizabeth. “Bring us the girl and wipe away the debt.” It’s a beautiful world, but filled with many dark secrets and disturbing history lessons. Society is gripped by the iron-fist of religion, guided by a prophet that has seen much of the future – or so he claims. The racism and prejudice that runs afoul will leave many feeling uncomfortable. The technology may be modern, but the mentality is not. It’s all a bit steampunk in places, but with a healthy dose of Tesla thrown in. Flying cities, mechanized contraptions and sales units, ‘metal men’.
The only things carried over from the original games is the use of Vigors and the stunning visual effects engine that made water so beautiful.īioShock Infinite is based in the early 20th century, but is somewhat corrupted by the joys of modern science – in the form of Quantum Mechanics. Take the game for what it is and just simply leave events to unfold. Those who have never played a BioShock game before, have little to worry about, as previous games have little to no impact on Infinite. For those that care little for the story, there is plenty of game to keep you gripped.
My only advice is to pay attention to the little Voxaphones and conversations, and slowly but surely, things will fall in place.
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The entire BioShock series is based around ‘What if?’ scenarios, and Infinite certainly takes the old noggin for a spin and a dance.įor the most part, I would like to leave the story well alone – not just from a spoiler perspective, but the less you know, the more you’ll enjoy the game. Maybe it’s the strong religious overtones, the exploration of the human psyche, the uncomfortable reality portrayed as you descend into a world littered with altered history, prejudice and persecution. From the very beginning, you know that this is something special. It would seem that history is repeating itself, as we have before us another masterpiece.įorgive the number of clichés and usual floral and eloquent idioms that are likely to be included in this review, but I am dumbstruck with this game. When the original BioShock graced our screens all those years ago, reviewers and critics fell in love immediately.
Where to begin with this game I’m at a loss for words.
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