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[Voice of Reason]

IGN - 9.4 [9.5 on PC]

THE VERDICT
Going in, I had to question whether Infinite could live up to the BioShock name after having discarded its signature world of Rapture, with its Big Daddies and Little Sisters and warring philosophies, and starting from scratch. On the way out, I'm forced to seriously question which is the better game. In total, 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.

CVG - 9.1

Sky-high with character, conspiracy, controversy and chaos. A great all-round shooter, even if it doesn't innovate as much as expected.

Eurogamer - 10/10

Most of all, though, you'll be amazed that Elizabeth works. To begin with, you imagine she will be someone who tags along behind you as you plunder Columbia for loot and scraps of bonus narrative, but her AI is such that you often find her running in front of you, anticipating where you want to go. It's a great trick, but it's also symbolic, because by the end of the game you realise that you are not the main character in any real sense. She is. She always has been. She always will be. It's her journey. You're just along for the ride. Still: what a ride.

EDGE - 9/10

BioShock Infinite is a sequel, in short – more so than BioShock 2. Irrational has made a game in thematic dialogue with its predecessor, with the same interests but different tastes, and one that expands mechanically and technically on what came before. And it’s given us a city in the sky that reflects upon the one beneath the waves.

Joystiq - 5/5

While the end of 2013 will be filled with talk about a new generation of video games, BioShock Infinite's narrative will stand out as an achievement, helping put a cap on a generation that propelled narrative as a focus for the industry. Undoubtedly the finest game crafted by Irrational Games, BioShock Infinite is one of the best told stories of this generation. It simply cannot be missed.

Polygon - 10/10

I'm still thinking about BioShock Infinite now, days after finishing. Irrational built a believable, fantastic world rooted in dark pieces of American history. But for everything it has to say, for all the questions it asks —many of which have no easy answers — BioShock Infinite's big thoughts and complicated narrative don't obscure the brilliant action game that carries those messages through. It's hard to know if Infinite will prove to be another major point of artistic discussion and development of the medium the way that BioShock was. But in every way, BioShock Infinite lives up to the promise of its legacy, and it looks poised to establish a new one.

Destructoid - 10/10

As a game, BioShock Infinite has its successes and its falterings consistent with any suitably complex piece of interactive entertainment. As a story, as an exercise in drawing the player into a believable and relevant world, as proof of exactly what a videogame can mean to a person ...

Rev3Games - 5/5

 

[Mrbob]

11/10 from IGN.

 

[chubigans]

If it gets a 10 from IGN...geez.

 

[Spring-Loaded]

7/10 from EDGE

 

[Fine Ham Abounds]

10.1

 

[ArisenDragon]

I am going with 9.5.

 

[papercamm]

I thought we established the 9.9/10 in the other thread. But seriously it'll probably be in that range.

 

[AB12]

9.4 IGN.

 

[SneakyStephan]

10/10 almost as good as mountain dew oscar worthy story the only problem is that it's almost too good dancing fat gross guy.

 

[mnannola]

BuyItNow/10

 

[gdt]

9.something I guess. Anything less than a 9.0 and the internet will explode.

 

[PAULINK]

It's all a dream.

 

[razgriz417]

You missed this one from before:

"From the smile plastered on my face during the opening montage to the arousal that swept over me as Chapter 2 began to the middle of the night sext message I shot a friend about a relationship reveal, I couldn't stop loving this touching, beautiful, fun and engaging game. From the moment my manhood swells on the title screen to the moment the credits roll, Bioshock Infinite is a masterpiece."

- Greg "10 Boners out of 10" Miller

By the way, we're rating this game in boners.

this

 

[Derrick01]

Frankly if they tell me it's not as good as Jade Empire then I'm cancelling my Steam preorder tonight.

 

[Einbroch]

9.5. If they gave it a 10, they would take so much crap.

Oh, but they'll gush and gush and gush.

 

[Net_Wrecker]

D&D/10 from everyone

Spoiler

Doritos and Dew

 

[Jake Tower]

11/10 from IGN.

First post.

 

[Whompa]

Preordered the Collectors Edition. I feel nothing.

 

[Dimorphic]

8.4

 

[Goodacre0081]

9.8

 

[antitrop]

10 boners out 10 like I said before.

 

[shinobi602]

 

[MormaPope]

9.6 from IGN is my bet.

 

[EmCeeGramr]

8.9/10 just because

 

[SteeloDMZ]

Disappointed at the lack of "is a man not entitled" puns so far.

 

[Mr.Fresh]

9.8

This is what I'm betting Ign gives it.

 

[Domino Theory]

WeGotPaid/10 from IGN.

 

[Conor 419]

I hope it's worth a 10.

 

[Neiteio]

$200 million can buy you some VOTES.

 

[Treythalomew]

9.5. If they gave it a 10, they would take so much crap.

Oh, but they'll gush and gush and gush.

This. Not a chance for a 10/10 but the description will seem like a 11/10.

 

[aparisi2274]

8.5

 

[LumpOfCole]

2010-2020 Game Dorit-of the Dewcade

 

[Pein]

9.7 also expecting some awesome quotes.

 

[ShroudOfFate]

10/10 from IGN. What's an exclusive review without a perfect score?

 

[Voice of Reason]

9.5. If they gave it a 10, they would take so much crap.

Oh, but they'll gush and gush and gush.

I think they'll take shit regardless, so they might as well go all out.

 

[Kaako]

I hope it gets a 10 from IGN just for the shit-storm that will ensue. Playing it on PC regardless though.

 

[CambriaRising]

 

[Lord_Byron28]

Infinity/10

 

[Hero_of_the_Day]

If that other thread is correct and there was $100 million spent on advertising, maybe it will pull off a 10/10.

 

[Canon]

This is so exciting.

 

[Einbroch]

I think they'll take shit regardless, so they might as well go all out.

Yeah, but a 10/10 just sends it from "well, kinda shady" to "what the fuck, IGN".

 

[Eusis]

Honestly, I mainly just want to follow reviews to be sure they didn't lose it and go super linear or anything. As long as it's around the level of Bioshock or notably more open then fuck yeah I'll want to jump in.

 

[MThanded]

8.5

 

[Guevara]

Video games are finally worth playing. The first 30+ years were just a warm-up for this moment.

 

[Gen X]

9.9 from I, Gee, Nnnnnnnyun

 

[malfcn]

This shit makes me roll every time.

 

[DTKT]

9.2

While the ideas presented during the course of the game are interesting, they are never expanded upon and feel wasted.

 

[ramoisdead]

I predict 9.99.

It'll be proof to show they're not bias because it wasn't a perfect score.

 

[sappyday]

IGN gave Uncharted 3 a 10 so anything is possible

 

[Cramoss]

9.5