Bioshock: Infinite was one of the most talked about games of 2013. The game’s been praised for its ambitious storytelling and gameplay as much as it’s been panned for its linear design and racially charged content. Leviathyn's Tim Gruver and Fergus Halliday sit down to discuss their feelings on the title then and now.
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Twinfinite: “War may never change, but the prices of rare games do!”
"And lastly, famous Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling helped to create the action-RPG’s setting. What’s really fascinating, though, is that the game was partially financed by taxpayers from Rhode Island (which allegedly lost the state millions of dollars). Yikes!"
1. Now infamous Schilling
2. No allegedly, it did. And they couldn't pay it back.
3. What really lost the money wasn't the SP release but the MMO they were working on. This was supposed to be an introduction into the MMO world.
I hate counting limited editions for these lists. I mean, they're made to be rare and expensive. It's far more interesting to hear about the NCAAs (even if most people know that one already) and the El Chavos than some massive hit that came with a $200 statue at retail.
Me too. Here's the best I can do:
El Chavo Kart $90.14
NCAA Football 14 $87.72
Spiderman: Edge of Time $75.94
Spiderman Web of Shadows $75.09
Spiderman: Shattered Dimensions $67.76
Wow, El Chavo Kart is not at all what I expected by the name. 100% looks like a Sackboy Kart game.
It's so odd that so many Spider-Man games are seemingly given lower print runs, even if they're not the best games.
Most Xbox games don’t hold as much value compared to other systems. Kameo, Blue Dragon, Last Remnant , and a handful or 2 of other games that I kept.
One of the biggest TV and movie tropes in the last decade has been the multiverse, the idea of exploring multiple dimensions to uncover alternate versions of existing ideas. From both a business and creative perspective, it makes sense why established franchises are shaking things up in this way.
However, there aren't many video games latching on to this trend, as rendering multiple worlds in real-time is a difficult feat and the medium is relatively young in comparison to its contemporaries, making crossover opportunities more difficult. Still, there are a few great titles that manage enough to overcome these challenges, and here are some of the best examples.
While I love someone mentioning Planescape, not really multiverse. Planes and dimensions, yes. But, they are typically their own locations and are very rarely tied to another 'verse' let alone another plane. The only things that are directly tied are the ethereal and material planes. Otherwise, they are dimensions created of their own design and goals by the creator/owner and not comprised of 'their own version of another dimension'.
i don't think its aged well, even in one year. It's plotholes, design choices, and overall composition is definitely questionable and far from the 9.5 it has on metacritic. The first game had far more lasting appeal.
I think it's been easier for people to pick apart the gameplay than the story. And indeed, I really don't see it as terribly special in regards to its shooter mechanics. People do dissect and complain about the story of course, even if it's not a universal revile. And ultimately, the depth and wonder of that story is enough for me to say Its a game I really loved parts of.
You are writing an article about it right?
I would love to have all 3 remade for this gen. To me, Bioshock 2 is the best game. Bioshock will leave the biggest impression b/c it was the first andbthe plot twist was amazing. I loved Columbia and Infinite had the best story but its gameplay was the worst. It didnt have save ability, didnt have the camera or mini puzzle additions, and the tears broke the immersion. Much more focused on gunplay.
Bioshock 2 hones everything perfectly but will always remain in the shadows b/c it wasnt their idea. But its my favorite. They all matter b/c its one of the best IP's of all time. And it doesnt have to stand the test if time...just remake them. The important parts will.
Did it matter? What kind of stupid question is that?
Bioshock Infinite is boring the characters are forgetable and mostly irrelevant and the gameplay is pretty bare bones compared to the original game.
The original game was and still is the only one of the series everyone should play i dont recomend infinite to anyone unless you like being bored to death with irrelevant side-stories and missions.