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Anna

The product is good

Reviewed in Germany on November 12, 2019

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The disk is acceptable and played well by xbox. The delivery was fast. The game by itself is a bit weird.

cokinn

Bon jeu

Reviewed in France on July 11, 2013

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Dans la continuité du précédant bioshock, une très jolie ville aérienne et de nombreuses nouvelles améliorations. Seul bémol, la duréee de vite assez courte (jeu terminé en moins d'une semaine sans forcer), heureusdement le prix n'est pas très élévé.

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Marco Rinaldi

Gioco Acquistato XBOX 360

Reviewed in Italy on May 18, 2020

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Il gioco l'ho provato e funziona benissimo, ottimo prodotto e CD nuovo, gioco in lingua italiano, Prodotto OK.

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Mark Andrew

Would you kindly....

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 28, 2013

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Bioshock Infinite is a strange beast. Whether you are flying around Columbia on it's sky rails, incinerating enemies with the new Vigors or simply taking a late night stroll with Elizabeth through some of the City's more desolate locations...you are constantly aware that you are taking part in something quite extra-ordinary and almost divine in it's narrative.

Maybe the developers wanted the game to slowly burn, at least initially. A mixture of ingredients thrown into the pot and cooked up for one hell of a main course. Not saying that the game stalls you or tries to obstruct your path. As Booker DeWitt, the protagonist of this big show in the clouds, you have a simple agenda: Go to Columbia, get the girl and bring her back to New York City. Wipe out your debts Mr. DeWitt. So we have a goal, a gruff ex military-type and a mystical floating City in the clouds. Now you can choose to (literally) fly through the game, busting up the bad guys and obliterating anyone in your path with a mixture of special powers and a nice arsenal of firearms. Or you can let Columbia soak into your skin and absorb you into it's world of politics, race discrimination and the rantings of a religous mad-man. You have to realise that Columbia is very much alive and it will immerse you completely if you allow it.

While there are no serious moral-defining choices given to the player throughout the game....you are in charge of your own gun and Vigors. This means that some areas are not automatically going to be hostile towards you. Infact it's possible to get through some locations without having to kick backsides. But if you are like me and have a habit of stocking up on as much loot as possible, looking inside every container to raid it of it's contents then some people wont be happy with that.
This is no Grand Theft Auto but if you cause trouble then the local cops are going to come for you. Peaceful City streets can quickly become bullet ridden and body filled in no time....and the force of the cops does not end with that. You'll find airships hovering above, dropping in reinforcements all the while you wonder if it really was a good idea to steal that orange after all?

The City of Columbia is broken down into sections. It isnt a sandbox world but the areas can be quite large in size. You'll relish in latching onto an overhead skyrail (these things allow trams and gondolas to travel the skies above - like a rail line) and soaring through the clouds. Seriously you can ascend to fantastic heights and even leap off and jump an unsuspecting enemy, finishing him with a grizzly bloody death move. But really you will be hitting the sky rails for the exploration-factor most of the time. That is when you remember to look up. I often found myself battling to get into a new area - before realising that I had my skyhook and could grab the line above. Oversight on my part. Exploration of Columbia is certainly rewarding for the hawk-eyed player. Secret areas filled with loot, special ability enhancing gear and Infusions (these liquid drinks permanently enhance your health, shield and salt levels - salt is used for Vigor access). Because of the sheer number of weapons and Vigors you need a lot of coin to upgrade these items....so always grab as much cash as possible. Vending machines can even be tampered with and will gladly dish out some free money (but I'll not tell you how that works).

If you liked Bioshock and it's sequel you will have high expectations for Infinite, especially in the Vigor (they replace Plasmids) and weapons department. I'll admit that I felt a little down hearted with the Vigors, at least for the first several hours. But as the game opened up and encounters with armed foes increased I began to see the tactical advantages of setting down flame traps, summoning a murder of crows and zapping giant robot George Washingtons with lightening. The weapons are basic but can be upgraded. Pistols, shotguns, rifles, sniper rifles, machine guns etc etc. So long as you have the money you can upgrade weapons several times; increasing round capacity, accuracy and damage. The Vigors have a couple of upgrade options also, increasing duration and power. It does become very satisfying to fire bolts of electricity from your fingers and watching it jump from enemy to enemy...and then their heads explode. That never gets old and it is possible to march through areas and completely obliterate anything in your path.
In the original Bioshock the weapons seemed to get weaker as the game progressed and opponents became somewhat more resistant to Plasmids. Infinite does not suffer this. Headshots are fatal (provided they are not a machine or wearing a helmet) and RPG rounds really do blow stuff the hell up. I played the game on normal and only died once during my entire playthrough. I exploited my abilities to the maximum and it worked in keeping me safe. This cannot be overlooked. Using the right Vigor in the right situation will get results.

By the time you meet Elizabeth (the girl) you'll be somewhat glad to have the company. The conversation between Booker and Liz serves to expand the world and you get to see more of Bookers' personality. He is a cool guy really and very likeable. Liz is gorgeous and well acted, to the point that you quickly establish a bond with her and it's hard to imagine her not at your side.
Of course, this is not a date and the dangers of Columbia are still very real even after Liz is in Bookers' custody. As the game ups the ante so does the duo of man and girl.
Elizabeth has a unique talent; she is able to open tears in space and time. This is really handy for Booker as you can summon in cover points to hide behind, allies and supplies. Basically you become even more deadly to those who want to get in your way.
Liz never directly exposes herself to combat and stays out of the way. You do not have to protect her and thus focus on your targets. Outside of combat she never gets in your way and will happily give you any money she finds.
Normally in games were you have a partner as such they can sometimes become a nuisance. Whatever magic the developers of this game worked they have ensured that Elizabeth never annoys the player. Kudos for that.

As the story picks up pace and you begin to encounter epic moments of "what the hell just happened?" You will look long and hard at Infinite and wonder if any game will ever make you feel like this again. I dont want to sound cheesy but it's true. Infinite will have your brain in bits. Sometimes, as you traverse Columbia, taking in the sounds and listening to audio logs you'll think to yourself "aha...I think I have this place worked out."
That may be true for that particular portion of the game. You could have it all nailed down in your mind....but then things can suddenly change and it all literally leaves you gasping.

So, what else can I say about Infinite? Play it, love it, admire the ambition behind the project and maybe take away some of the games' philosophy.
For some gamers Columbia may be too much to take in. It may not strike the right chords....not straight away. But believe me, Infinite will grab you at some point.

With Single player DLC already in the pipeline the future of Columbia is set to remain bright.

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Jorge Hernández Arce

increible

Reviewed in Spain on February 7, 2014

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no suelo jugar mucho a shooters, pero este me lo compré por que me encantaba el diseño de la ciudad flotante y las reseñas decían que era muy bueno. SIn duda uno de los juegos del año, la historia es increíble y el final espectacular! merece la pena! a parte de eso, aunque a mi no me importa, totalmente en castellano a pesar de ser la versión inglesa.

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Disparos en el cielo.

Reviewed in Spain on January 25, 2017

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Que gran juego!!. Espectacular de principio á fin. Gran ambientación, enemigos duros y toda clase de armas. Ademas los dos personajes principales son memorables. Especialmente la mujer, nuestra acompañante. Si te gustan los juegos de disparos que tengan una historia sólida detrás, este es tu juego.

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Cortomaltese

Ultimo capitolo della saga...

Reviewed in Italy on February 4, 2020

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Spettacolare, come tutta la saga del resto...

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Anthony

Nearly as good as the last of us

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 9, 2013

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The third entry in the series of legendary story driven shooters by Irrational Games. Lauded by many as a bold entry and the saviour of the first person shooter genre gone stale with Call of Duty Clones.
The story
Whilst the first game explored the city at the bottom of the ocean “Rapture,” this entry has you up in the heavens exploring a city in the clouds. This was a natural progression of the series, but this time the protagonist “Booker Dewitt” talks, unlike in previous titles. “Bring us the girl and wipe away the debt.” This is the premise for the story as Booker is a man in debt and to clear it he is tasked with going to this floating city in the sky, “Columbia” to bring back Elizabeth, a girl of great importance. The Story is incredibly well written, not something we are used to getting from first person shooters, but Bioshock pulls it off with style. It is set in 1912 and as such, there is racism in the game. This game takes you to some uncomfortable places as you come face to face with the stark reality of human nature. I will stop here because I don’t want to spoil any more of the fantastic story. The only minor gripe I have with it is the ending can be a bit confusing and I thought it was a bit of a plot hole until I heard about an audio log I had missed that explained my misunderstanding. It seems to me they should have made the revelations in this audio log more accessible as I missed it, even though I thought I had done a lot of exploring.
The graphics
The visuals in this game are a sight to behold as you take in this wondrous city. “Columbia” is a designed as the American dream. As you first step out into the city and drink in the gorgeous view of a floating city rich with vibrant colours and people, your breath is taken away. The vistas are that amazing that this is a game you walk through, not run. I found myself stopping just to look at the golden sunlight or impressive buildings. As the story progresses and the revolution rises, the colour pallet gradually darkens as you look across a destroyed city-scape and burning buildings. The whole game is a feast for the senses and never ceases to amaze with its atmosphere and believable world, despite its unbelievable setting.
The gameplay
As always, with the Bioshock series, the gameplay is sublime and smooth. 60 fps on all platforms ensures a buttery smooth experience. This gorgeous game gets even better with the introduction of powers that you can use in conjunction with guns. Frying an enemy alive then blasting him with a shotgun to the face has never been so satisfying. The fast paced gameplay is enhanced with these “vigours” that allow you to use a variety of abilities. This ensures for fast, frenetic gameplay that never gets stale. That, coupled with the sky rail system, makes for some engaging gameplay. The sky rail system is a monorail like rollercoaster track that runs throughout the city allowing you to whizz about and deal death from above.
Conclusion
In conclusion then, this game is damn near perfect in every way; the story is superb, the graphics are awe inspiring, the subject material is bold, the gameplay is excellent. If it weren’t for a few pacing miss-steps and plot holes, this game would be scoring a perfect 10. It successfully recaptures the magic that the first title had and it does so with such bravado that it’s hard not to applaud Irrational Games for their efforts. The first person shooter market is flooded with generic titles that don’t have much in the way of innovation or story telling, most of them are trying to cash in on the Call of Duty success. However, Bioshock is a refreshingly different game that dares to be different and is the hero of many a gamer.
9.9/10
+ Eye popping visuals
+ Good length 15 + hrs
+ Story driven gameplay
+ Bold thematic material
+ Steam punk vibe
- Some pacing issues

alex lofberg nilsson

an ambisious game, but far from what I expected it to be

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 10, 2013

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I bought the game about 1 or 2 months ago

The game has great story, great characters and great visuals that I won't forget anytime soon, but the gameplay was not even half as fun as the gameplay in the first two bioshock games. Bioshock Infinites combat feels a lot more limiting and the gameplay is tedious.

First of all everytime you die you have to watch an annoying film sequence where Elisabeth brings you back to life and you lose money which is the currency for everything (unlike in bioshock one and two where you have two seperate currencys that are EVE and regular money).With this said it's extremely annoying when you fight the handyman who is very tricky to defeat and you constantly die and have to watch the film sequence and also lose money while you respawn. I also forgot to mention that both you and your opponent (regardless of which opponent it is) regains some health after you've died and respawned, that makes some battles incredibly boring because they go on for what seems like an eternity. By the way, the boss fights in the game are also not nearly as fun as they were in the other two games. Unlike the big daddies or brute splicers who can be defeated with several tactics the handyman you can pretty much rely on one single tactic every time you fight him. The same goes both for him and other stronger enemies in the game. One last thing about the gameplay is the tears. They are extremely limiting, you can only summon some things at certain points where the game allows you to, so you can't just summon them freely. There's also not a whole lot of things you can summon, it's pretty much just turrets, different necessities (like health or ammo) and freight hooks. It would be cool if you could summon special ammo that incinerates enemies or special weapons that you can't buy in the stores.

Even though the game falls very short on the gameplay front compared to the other two games (that are extremely hard to top on that front by the way) it's Still a very engaging game and the story was definetly better than than in the other games, or any game for that matter. I always wanted to see what was going to happen next and It felt like the game was over way too quickly, the story was that good. I think that you should see it for what it is instead of comparing it to its predecessors and for what the game is, it is good and it was worth my money. Just don't expect it to be this super awesome fun shooter of the year.

I would recommend the game to people who wants a game with a story that keeps you engaged and really makes you think and people who wants a shooter with stunning visuals.

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Correcto

Reviewed in Spain on November 13, 2017

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Todo bien, un juego entretenido y con variedad. Lo recomiendo para los amantes de juegos de aventuras, misterios. Entretenido. Muyy bueno

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