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Alright, Boyz!! Here we go... Bioshock impressions!!
Might start downloading this one tonight before I go to bed.
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08-13-2007, 09:13 AM | #2 |
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Any impressions of the demo yet?
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08-13-2007, 09:30 AM | #3 |
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I played it this morning. It lasted about 20-30 minutes. Based on it, I will definitely buy the game when it comes out next week.
The atmosphere is creepy as hell. I sat through the whole thing gripped with anticipation. I would highly recommend not playing it when the kids are around. It is pretty standard as shooters go so far. The part that grabs you is the setting and what little bit of the story you get. |
08-13-2007, 09:34 AM | #4 |
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Dola, I forgot to mention one thing.
After you finish the demo, there is a short video showing you more of what's to come. That alone is worth the download time and playing through the demo. I think this game is going to kick ass. |
08-13-2007, 09:35 AM | #5 |
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I might end up getting this for the PC, the hype has been so positive.
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08-13-2007, 09:46 AM | #6 |
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To demonstrate how closely I pay attention to non-sports games, I had gotten really excited about this demo coming up. Then I read spleen1015's post and thought to myself, "It's a shooter?" It was at that point that I realized the source of my confusion. I had mixed Bioshock up with Mass Effect. Ooooops.
Anyway, now that I'm clear on which game this is, I'll probably try the demo anyway. I'm not much for shooters, but as long as it doesn't make me dizzy, I'll probably rent it and play it for a while just because the graphics look so good.
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08-13-2007, 09:54 AM | #7 |
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I'm not a big graphics guy. I'm a gameplay first person, but the graphics for this game really add a lot to the experience.
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08-13-2007, 10:37 AM | #9 |
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My pick for game of the year, even before GTA slipped.
I know games like Mass Effect and Halo3 will challenge that assessment, but I think this game is going to really be amazing. Debating on the demo for the same reason coop gave. No real need to try a game I'm buying day 1 regardless. In a sports sim that isn't a big deal. For a story based shooter, it could be. |
08-13-2007, 10:42 AM | #10 |
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The downloading seems to have stopped, dammit!
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08-13-2007, 10:56 AM | #11 |
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I started mine at 12:45 am this morning and it was ready to go at 8am when I checked on it. You don't get very far into the game during the demo. I don't think the experience will be spoiled by giving it a go. It ends at a very interesting place. I am very much looking forward to playing this. WoW will definitely be taking back seat for the first time. |
08-13-2007, 11:20 AM | #12 |
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I read they tweaked the demo so it will be a little different than the opening of the game. Not sure how much that difference is though.
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08-13-2007, 12:56 PM | #13 |
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I started my download at about 10:30, and when I went to bed closer to 3, it was still going. Lots of people have had slowness.
It was done when I awoke, though. |
08-13-2007, 06:22 PM | #14 |
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Demo is amazing. Will be up for game of the year from many gaming sites. Anyone who doesn't totally hate FPS games will love this game. The atmosphere is amazing and the gameplay is gonna be very tough for the run&gun no-brain FPS'ers. So many options and the tension in the game is truly gripping. Average review score prediction: 9.6.
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08-13-2007, 06:53 PM | #15 |
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I'm not a FPS fan, but I've enjoyed a select few of them over the years. Just reading all of the positive vibes from so many previews and people who have played the demo, I'll be getting this one (and will avoid any potential spoilers from the demo.)
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08-13-2007, 10:28 PM | #16 | |
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08-13-2007, 10:42 PM | #17 |
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Is this game just for the 360, or both 360 and PS3?
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08-13-2007, 10:51 PM | #18 |
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08-13-2007, 10:52 PM | #19 |
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360 and PC with a rumored but yet to be announced PS3 release in 2008
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08-13-2007, 11:12 PM | #20 |
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Is this a standard FPS game? I would like a good action or rpg game. But the FPS gives me motion sickness.
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08-14-2007, 12:40 PM | #21 |
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This game (Bioshock) is so freaky! Had the lights off and that little girl freaked me out.. especially when that big body guard of hers came to her rescue.
I cannot wait until this game comes out!!! |
08-14-2007, 12:46 PM | #22 |
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My 14 year old son got creeped out right before getting into the elevator to head down into Rapture and stopped playing. The music and everything freaked him out before he even saw an enemy.
Yet, he's been playing the hell out of The Darkness this week. I don't get it. |
08-14-2007, 12:53 PM | #23 | |
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08-15-2007, 12:32 PM | #24 |
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Rumors of an early release.. today! Some stores in the US are already selling the game. Toys R Us and some EBGames/Gamestops.
http://the7gamers.com/2007/08/14/bio...early-release/
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08-15-2007, 01:44 PM | #25 |
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Mine gamestop has it, but they can't sell it until the 21st.
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08-15-2007, 05:33 PM | #26 |
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All of the Toys R Us stores around here sold out last night. Even if they had any left they're not allowed to sell it until next Tuesday
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08-17-2007, 02:09 PM | #27 |
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This game is receiving the highest review scores of any Xbox 360 game to date. I REALLY can't wait to get this game.
Next week can't come soon enough for me! |
08-17-2007, 04:44 PM | #28 | |
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I tried the demo after hearing some friends describe it as "more than just a standard FPS", but if FPS' give you motion sickness, its not for you. I got woozy after playing the demo for about 30 minutes, i've never been able to play FPS games for that reason, which kinda sucks b/c it looks prety damn cool. |
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08-17-2007, 07:45 PM | #30 |
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The PC demo is due out tomorrow, looking forward to trying this out.
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08-17-2007, 07:56 PM | #31 | |
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They give me motion sickness as well, but usually it takes an hour. This loosk good enough that I'm just planning on playing it 30 minutes/day (which I hope is possible with the save system.) If not, I'll re-gift it to my friend. |
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08-17-2007, 07:58 PM | #32 |
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Gift it to me, my birthday is coming up!
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08-17-2007, 08:04 PM | #33 |
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But you'll already have it! |
08-17-2007, 08:27 PM | #34 |
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08-17-2007, 08:56 PM | #35 |
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Im really becoming a fan of steam and the servers it offers to dl these games...i was hesitant about steam back when it first came out, but im becoming a big fan. My download of the entire game flew!
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08-17-2007, 08:57 PM | #36 |
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The game is up on Steam already?
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08-17-2007, 09:09 PM | #37 |
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Steam preloads games. So it installs a lot of the files, but you can't play it. It's just when the release day hits you can play pretty much immediately. Wish I had a better PC for this sucker...or a TV for that matter, going to have to spend on one or the other. |
08-17-2007, 10:16 PM | #38 |
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I wish there was a midnight opening for BioShock...but at least I'll have 12 days of vacation starting on Tuesday
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08-17-2007, 10:49 PM | #39 |
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The demo was simply amazing, and I'm not a big fan of FPS. Besides the incredible detail put into the environments, the sound is well done and really creepy. I jumped a few times while playing. It also seems to involve a lot more strategy than most FPS. I hacked one of those bots and it requires you completing a puzzle. It also seems like you have to really work the plasmids with your weapons to get the most out of it.
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08-17-2007, 11:27 PM | #40 |
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Pre-load, ya...so you can play it at 12:01 the night it becomes available
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08-20-2007, 09:56 PM | #42 |
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It's here tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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08-21-2007, 10:27 AM | #43 |
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ugh.. damn it. Tried the demo and it made me nauseous after 30 minutes. It is rare as most FPS I can play. The last one that made me sick was Half Life 2. (Something with the view angles that they used. There was a patch you could do to expand them)
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08-21-2007, 11:03 AM | #45 |
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I'm really into WoW since last week, so I'm going to pass on it for now.
I may never play anything else ever again the way it looks. |
08-21-2007, 11:25 AM | #46 |
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Yeah, that thing would give me nightmares, too.
oh wait you mean something else never mind
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08-21-2007, 11:56 AM | #47 |
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No sleep for me tonight is right!!
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08-21-2007, 03:26 PM | #48 |
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It will be interesting to see the sales figures from this game. My local gamestop had 7 guys in there buying this today when I went there during my lunch break. The sales clerk says they have sold over 150 copies and that was at 12:30. I probably won't get to play until Friday or Saturday.
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08-21-2007, 03:35 PM | #49 |
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I almost rented it today, but instead opted for college Hoops 2k7. I may pick it up later in the week. It's very hard for me to play any kind of M rated content, as I don't play in front of my kids. So the only time for me to play something like this would be after 10pm. At some point I'm sure I'll opt for the 24" Dell Widescreen, and move the XBox out of the family room.
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