100
Amazingly written and beautifully constructed, it's a complete emotional rollercoaster which we can't drawn any parallels with...You'll be playing this game for months to come, exchanging story elements to build up the bigger picture, and arguing about what it all means. [Sept 2007, p.88]
100
BioShock is the ultimate rarity: not only does it live up to its lofty promise, but exceeds it through simple, old fashioned talent and imagination - not to mention verve, style,class, wit, and sheer bloody-minded ambition. It takes the tired, worn-out FPS genre by the scruff of the neck, reinvents and bend it out of shape in such a breathtaking fashion that it's going to take something very special to top this in the months and years ahead.
100
It’s ingenious, enthralling, and a masterpiece of the most epic proportions. So without further delay, would you kindly enter Rapture so that you too can experience the best that video games have to offer?
10
An uprorarious tale of amazement, a truly superb triumph of gaming, unabashed storytelling standing to toe to toe with great literature
9
Def one of the games of all times. Good graphics for its age, story is one of the best
10
Bioshock, my beloved. This is truly the best game I have ever played. I first picked this game up back in 2007 when it was released. I was 7 years old, and ever since then, this game has changed my life. Let me start by saying this game has some of the best atmosphere in any game. The feeling that rapture gives you really immerses you in the city. It is very claustrophobic, and sometimes you will have to get creative with the way you take on enemies. The plasmids are very cool, and without them, the game wouldn't be the same. I will not say any spoilers, but if you have never played this game, trust me and play it. This very well could become your favorite game as well.
BioShock
Released On:
Aug 21, 2007
Metascore
Universal Acclaim
96
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Generally Favorable
8.7
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100
Whether you're a nice guy or not and whether you tackle System Shock 2 beforehand or not (or (re)watch The Shining!), you owe it to yourself to own a copy of Bioshock.
100
Everyone will play it differently, and have a different experience. Some like myself will find it drenched in tension and atmosphere, having run into many a situation where the poop was scared out of me. Others, like a friend of mine, will claim that its intuitiveness, combative freedom, and creativity puts it above the spiritual predecessor "System Shock 2," and wonder at how convincing the whole affair can be.
User score
Generally Favorable
8.7
87% Positive
3821 Ratings
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10% Mixed
447 Ratings
447 Ratings
3% Negative
138 Ratings
138 Ratings
Jun 9, 2026
10
An uprorarious tale of amazement, a truly superb triumph of gaming, unabashed storytelling standing to toe to toe with great literature
May 5, 2026
10
Bioshock, my beloved. This is truly the best game I have ever played. I first picked this game up back in 2007 when it was released. I was 7 years old, and ever since then, this game has changed my life. Let me start by saying this game has some of the best atmosphere in any game. The feeling that rapture gives you really immerses you in the city. It is very claustrophobic, and sometimes you will have to get creative with the way you take on enemies. The plasmids are very cool, and without them, the game wouldn't be the same. I will not say any spoilers, but if you have never played this game, trust me and play it. This very well could become your favorite game as well.
100
An unparalleled achievement. No other game comes even remotely close to it in terms of raw emotional connection.
97
There is art here, despite what many would say isn't possible with games, from Roger Ebert to game designers like Hideo Kojima...BioShock stands as a monolithic example of the convergence of entertaining gameplay and an irresistibly sinister, engrossing storyline that encompasses a host of multifaceted characters. This is an essential gaming experience.
95
The atmosphere is second to none, the action frantic and fun, and the ease of access means you can play the game however you want without being punished for it.
92
While BioShock has an intriguing back story, the game’s episodic, mission-based structure lacks the propulsive momentum of games like "Half-Life" or "Max Payne." The story is better than that of many action games, but BioShock’s gameplay and visuals are so utterly brilliant that it is a shame it fails to reach the same level of greatness in its storytelling.
80
If only the mechanics matched the atmosphere. If only Rapture was a less linear world to move through. If only BioShock was the wholly brilliant experience you know, from your moments within it, it could have been.[Oct 2007, p.88]
May 4, 2026
10
My 4th favorite game of all time. Gameplay is best, it's so different and refreshing. Story is in my opinion very good, characters are best, and setting is scary and cool at same time. Very interesting light rpg, shooter game that every one should try at least one time.
Mar 28, 2026
7
One of the best single player games I’ve experienced. It’s so unique and rapture is one of those settings that stick w you. Can’t believe this was published in 07
Feb 12, 2026
7
There is a lot of gun but you are almost fighting with the same enemy through game. And thats breaking the feeling of progress. Andrew Ryan is the best "villian" i ever seen in gaming. This game feel like half life but there is only vortigants.
Apr 10, 2026
4
The missions are confusing, and the overall mechanics are unsatisfying. Boring gameplay and the cameras and turrets are just unnecessary and broken.
Nov 10, 2025
4
Nah not a fan of this series at all the graphics look rushed and I'm not a fan of this at all I played it wasn't impressed there better looking games back then that made this look rushed
SummaryGoing beyond "run and gun corridors," "monster-closet AIs" and static worlds, BioShock creates a living, unique and unpredictable FPS experience. After your plane crashes into icy uncharted waters, you discover a rusted bathysphere and descend into Rapture, a city hidden beneath the sea. Constructed as an idealistic society for a hand pi... Read More
Rated Mfor Mature
Platforms:
- PC
- Xbox 360
- PlayStation 3
- iOS (iPhone/iPad)
Initial Release Date:Aug 21, 2007
Developer:
- Irrational Games
- 2K Marin
Publisher:
