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Bioshock Infinite |OT| No Gods, Kings, or Irrational Games
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Snkfanatic
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Man I can't wait to play this after work today. You guys have my hype levels at critical.
jim2point0
Banned
I'm also at work right now. After only playing a little bit yesterday... my hype levels are higher than they were BEFORE playing. The game is just that good that I can't wait to get back to it.
Domstercool
Member
So I finished the game this morning. Really enjoyed it and prefer it more than Bioshock.
I never could get into Bioshock. Sure, the setting was cool, but it wasn't my thing, so if you didn't get into the atmosphere and setting, then you was left with gameplay which was uninspiring and quite simple.
I love the improvements to the combat, it feels more capable as a shooter now, plus the city in the sky is gorgeous, a simple breathtaking environment. Love the early 1900 vibe from it all.
Elizabeth rocks too, and I love the partnership between her and the player. I hope The Last of Us makes me care for my buddies like I did for Elizabeth.
I never could get into Bioshock. Sure, the setting was cool, but it wasn't my thing, so if you didn't get into the atmosphere and setting, then you was left with gameplay which was uninspiring and quite simple.
I love the improvements to the combat, it feels more capable as a shooter now, plus the city in the sky is gorgeous, a simple breathtaking environment. Love the early 1900 vibe from it all.
Elizabeth rocks too, and I love the partnership between her and the player. I hope The Last of Us makes me care for my buddies like I did for Elizabeth.
razgriz417
Member
So after restarting on hard mode I've realized something, the gear you pick up is completely RNG. The first time through the first piece of gear was one that gave me a chance of regenerating my expended clip of ammo, this time through I've been getting a ton of melee gear. And I just tested something, if you restart a save and reopen a gift box, it'll produce a different piece of gear. I'm back at the
and have been just running up to the gift, check the piece of gear and restarting the checkpoint again hoping to get one I like
edit: oo just found one that increases crit (headshot) damage by 50% I think i'll keep that one
hall of heroes
edit: oo just found one that increases crit (headshot) damage by 50% I think i'll keep that one
GANGSTERKILLER
Member
I know the 360 version has almost no tearing with V-sync enabled. PS3 version tears a lot, even with V-sync on. I saw it in the videos. But it looks more crisp.
I still not know which version I should buy, I can't stand tearing but a blurry IQ isn't that appeiling either.
PC version isn't a option I have. Digital Foundry, where are you guys?
I still not know which version I should buy, I can't stand tearing but a blurry IQ isn't that appeiling either.
PC version isn't a option I have. Digital Foundry, where are you guys?
whassupbun
Member
I'm not having any problem myself. But there's someone over on PS3T.org having the same problem as you, you might want to keep an eye on the thread.
I love everything about the game besides the game play, so far. I am hoping it changes as I progress into it. I guess I just suck at it. The downside of such a huge open city is I keep getting killed by random turrets every five or so minutes and I had to put the game on easy just to enjoy myself. The original bioshock had a more focused style of gameplay due to the smaller areas where turrets didn't always kill me.
If you think some people complain about FOV, well...
No comment on story ever. That's for you to discuss and discover.
SirMossyBloke
Member
Is there a big reason to play through it twice other than a harder difficulty? I've been keeping out of these threads for the most part.
Always-honest
Banned
you don't have any trophies? or just one?
I started off on hard mode as well but after a couple gunfights I realized I'd rather not play it like that the first time through. I just went into options and dropped it down to normal though.
I did. I felt horrible about it, but I felt like I needed to stay incognito at all costs. Actually, I expected to be able to aim, so I was going to just deliberately miss, but no dice.
I appreciate that you didn't put it in. I played a tiny bit when it first unlocked last night and the FOV was making me a little bit sick. When I started in earnest this morning, I went through all the settings and adjusted the FOV, so I'm all good now.
I have a dozen theories about this game and I desperately want to go look up spoilers to see if I'm right, but Bioshock 1 is the one game I've ever regretted looking at spoilers for, so I'm going to restrain myself for Infinite.
I'm only a few hours in.
Its funny how a game this pretty can have some really ugly racism in it, but the contrast is obviously intentional. My Irish parents came to England in the 70's looking to start new lives, and they had their fair share, as I'm sure many other nationalities and creeds have had (and worse, obviously). Although a video game can't really address a topic like this properly, kudos to Irrational for throwing it out there.
The ai seems a little hit and miss, I've had a couple of instances where a guy has ran almost right through me into a corner, and other times they've ran from cover to cover, yelling instructions to one another and behaving fairly intelligently. Ymmv I guess.
I really do like Elizabeth, though I'm not a fan of the Disney style animation they chose for her. I can't stand the exaggerated expressions. And was it me, or did I hear
Great gunplay. Great graphics. Great game. I'm not sure how this can be topped this year, but we've a long way to go yet and I still haven't finished playing. I'm thrilled with what I've played so far.
Its funny how a game this pretty can have some really ugly racism in it, but the contrast is obviously intentional. My Irish parents came to England in the 70's looking to start new lives, and they had their fair share, as I'm sure many other nationalities and creeds have had (and worse, obviously). Although a video game can't really address a topic like this properly, kudos to Irrational for throwing it out there.
The ai seems a little hit and miss, I've had a couple of instances where a guy has ran almost right through me into a corner, and other times they've ran from cover to cover, yelling instructions to one another and behaving fairly intelligently. Ymmv I guess.
I really do like Elizabeth, though I'm not a fan of the Disney style animation they chose for her. I can't stand the exaggerated expressions. And was it me, or did I hear
Girls Just Want To Have Fun by Ciny Lauper on the beach?? I recognised the tune, but it took me a minute to realise what it was. Easter egg I assume?
Great gunplay. Great graphics. Great game. I'm not sure how this can be topped this year, but we've a long way to go yet and I still haven't finished playing. I'm thrilled with what I've played so far.
Audioboxer
Member
As others have said this game starts awesomely. If anyone has a PS3 BioShock 1 code spare I'd really love it! Thanks!
I have 5, but I should've gotten 3 more. I stopped at
the Vox populi yesterday, and didn't get trophies for finding Shock Jockey and getting on the ship.
DeadRockstar
Member
See, I felt almost the opposite about some of your points.
I think the plasmids were a better fit for the close quarters environments in Rapture than they are for the more open spaces in Columbia. Infinite is much more a straight shooter and I don't think that's to its benefit. That and the skyrail element of Infinite's combat isn't often relevant. I get the feeling that was toned down a fair amount from the original plan. The verticality/mobility it gives you when it does show up can be fun.
I do agree with preferring the style of Columbia though. It's stunning and makes a great impression that to be honest, lasts all the way through.
I thought it was kind of funny, because she's been locked up for so long, she just seems kind of confused when you escape. It's cute.
Domstercool
Member
Once you know the conclusion, you might want to play through again to look for certain signs, but that's about it really. I don't feel like I need to play it again though.
GANGSTERKILLER
Member
I will go to my local store and I'll ask if I can test both console versions. I really DO NOT want to play the beginning of the game in a store but I'll make a exception this time.
Better safe than sorry... ;-)
Better safe than sorry... ;-)
whassupbun
Member
LOL I heard that too,
I thought there must be an original classical version I didn't know about and Girls Just Want To Have Fun is the pop adaptation.
Domstercool
Member
I agree with the skyrail system, there were a few points where it was used in battle, but yeah, not enough to totally flesh that out and make it exciting in combat.
Which powers did you use? I mainly went for ones that stunned enemies or made them allies, like the electric one (can't remember the name), then you could pop them with a gun to explode their heads. You could use them from far distances and it really helped me in combat.
How are you guys feeling after finally releasing the game and getting that large amount of love from press and players?
Domstercool
Member
Superimposer
This is getting weirder all the time
Spoiler it, I'm curious to see what you think. Won't comment on whether you're right or not
Uno Venova
Banned
What's the day 1 patch on PS3 do?
I really like how the lockpicks are very well hidden. You don't often see that in games.
I know for the Day Z standalone, Dean is talking about a similar mechanic.
But you really have to hunt around rooms for them, they are hidden under desks, or between items on the ground, or even inside drawers.
Once I figured out where and how to look I've amassed quite a collection, I have about 20 right now.
I know for the Day Z standalone, Dean is talking about a similar mechanic.
But you really have to hunt around rooms for them, they are hidden under desks, or between items on the ground, or even inside drawers.
Once I figured out where and how to look I've amassed quite a collection, I have about 20 right now.
There are no alternate ammo types right?
Combat seems very simplified. Vigors don't feel unique.
You know what i miss? Walking around just exploring. Hacking turrets. Feeling the atmosphere.
I miss the planning. If i met a big daddy i had to think. Can i kill him now or should i wait?
Should i attack him head on or should i set some traps? What weapons will i use? What kind of ammo do i have?
Handymen are just big grunts. They don't feel like big daddies at all.
So far Infinite is just "walk forward and shoot everything".
Yes, game is beautiful. Story is interesting. But i... i don't know. I expected more.
And Booker seems to be another videogame errand boy so far.
Combat seems very simplified. Vigors don't feel unique.
You know what i miss? Walking around just exploring. Hacking turrets. Feeling the atmosphere.
I miss the planning. If i met a big daddy i had to think. Can i kill him now or should i wait?
Should i attack him head on or should i set some traps? What weapons will i use? What kind of ammo do i have?
Handymen are just big grunts. They don't feel like big daddies at all.
So far Infinite is just "walk forward and shoot everything".
Yes, game is beautiful. Story is interesting. But i... i don't know. I expected more.
And Booker seems to be another videogame errand boy so far.
Foxtastical
Member
I have no idea when I'll be able to play this due to work, but I'll be buying it soon to support the team.
Congrats to the team and Fartofwar. All these posts about GFW Radio and such made me think of NGR as well. Shit, it's been awhile.
Congrats to the team and Fartofwar. All these posts about GFW Radio and such made me think of NGR as well. Shit, it's been awhile.
Bam Chowder
Member
I'm only about 5ish hours in so far, and I just feel the need to thank everyone who had a hand in the production of this game. The introduction sequence was one of the most memorable video game intro's I've ever experienced and the atmosphere is absolutely incredible. It was worth the wait that's for sure.
Also, does anyone know if the season pass is up on the Playstation Store? I tried searching for it, but I can't navigate the new store to save my life so I might have missed it.
Also also, I might get flamed for even mentioning this, but would anyone else be interested in a multiplayer expansion later down the line for the game? I just keep thinking about how much fun (surprisingly) I had with the Bioshock 2 multiplayer and imagining how crazy it could be in Columbia. I know it's unlikely but a man can dream I guess.
Also, does anyone know if the season pass is up on the Playstation Store? I tried searching for it, but I can't navigate the new store to save my life so I might have missed it.
Also also, I might get flamed for even mentioning this, but would anyone else be interested in a multiplayer expansion later down the line for the game? I just keep thinking about how much fun (surprisingly) I had with the Bioshock 2 multiplayer and imagining how crazy it could be in Columbia. I know it's unlikely but a man can dream I guess.