Alright, Boyz!! Here we go... Bioshock impressions!!

MizzouRah · 08-12-2007, 10:35 PM

Might start downloading this one tonight before I go to bed.

Bee · 08-13-2007, 09:13 AM

Any impressions of the demo yet?

spleen1015 · 08-13-2007, 09:30 AM

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.

spleen1015 · 08-13-2007, 09:34 AM

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.

Big Fo · 08-13-2007, 09:35 AM

I might end up getting this for the PC, the hype has been so positive.

Pumpy Tudors · 08-13-2007, 09:46 AM

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.

spleen1015 · 08-13-2007, 09:54 AM

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.

Coop · 08-13-2007, 10:16 AM

I'm not going to play the demo, I dont want to ruin my first playthrough.

TroyF · 08-13-2007, 10:37 AM

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.

MizzouRah · 08-13-2007, 10:42 AM

The downloading seems to have stopped, dammit!

spleen1015 · 08-13-2007, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

The downloading seems to have stopped, dammit!

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.

Bee · 08-13-2007, 11:20 AM

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.

SackAttack · 08-13-2007, 12:56 PM

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.

kingnebwsu · 08-13-2007, 06:22 PM

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.

Hopefully the game can last 25 or more hours

Eaglesfan27 · 08-13-2007, 06:53 PM

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.)

MizzouRah · 08-13-2007, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by kingnebwsu

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.

Hopefully the game can last 25 or more hours

DEFINITLY getting this one and Strangehold is awesome!

KWhit · 08-13-2007, 10:42 PM

Is this game just for the 360, or both 360 and PS3?

techguy · 08-13-2007, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by KWhit

Is this game just for the 360, or both 360 and PS3?

360 and the PC.

Decison time on what platform I should get it on.

Big Fo · 08-13-2007, 10:52 PM

360 and PC with a rumored but yet to be announced PS3 release in 2008

BigMak · 08-13-2007, 11:12 PM

Is this a standard FPS game? I would like a good action or rpg game. But the FPS gives me motion sickness.

MizzouRah · 08-14-2007, 12:40 PM

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!!!

spleen1015 · 08-14-2007, 12:46 PM

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.

MizzouRah · 08-14-2007, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by spleen1015

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.

Yeah, the whole gaming package is quite impressive.

Yellow5 · 08-15-2007, 12:32 PM

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/

MizzouRah · 08-15-2007, 01:44 PM

Mine gamestop has it, but they can't sell it until the 21st.

kingnebwsu · 08-15-2007, 05:33 PM

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

MizzouRah · 08-17-2007, 02:09 PM

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!

Radii · 08-17-2007, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BigMak

Is this a standard FPS game? I would like a good action or rpg game. But the FPS gives me motion sickness.

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.

Pumpy Tudors · 08-17-2007, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Radii

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.

Welp, count me out, too.

Big Fo · 08-17-2007, 07:45 PM

The PC demo is due out tomorrow, looking forward to trying this out.

Eaglesfan27 · 08-17-2007, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Radii

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.

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.

MizzouRah · 08-17-2007, 07:58 PM

Gift it to me, my birthday is coming up!

Eaglesfan27 · 08-17-2007, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

Gift it to me, my birthday is coming up!

But you'll already have it!

MizzouRah · 08-17-2007, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

But you'll already have it!

I might hold off as my birthday is 9-6, which is only about 2 weeks after the release.

I asked for Gamestop giftcards.

Blade6119 · 08-17-2007, 08:56 PM

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!

Pumpy Tudors · 08-17-2007, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Blade6119

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!

The game is up on Steam already?

Calis · 08-17-2007, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

The game is up on Steam already?

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.

kingnebwsu · 08-17-2007, 10:16 PM

I wish there was a midnight opening for BioShock...but at least I'll have 12 days of vacation starting on Tuesday

RainMaker · 08-17-2007, 10:49 PM

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.

Blade6119 · 08-17-2007, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

The game is up on Steam already?

Pre-load, ya...so you can play it at 12:01 the night it becomes available

MizzouRah · 08-18-2007, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by RainMaker

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.

I like hitting those monsters with a little electro plasmid when they are in water.

MizzouRah · 08-20-2007, 09:56 PM

It's here tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mustang · 08-21-2007, 10:27 AM

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)

TroyF · 08-21-2007, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

It's here tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good bye sleep.

spleen1015 · 08-21-2007, 11:03 AM

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.

Pumpy Tudors · 08-21-2007, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by TroyF

Good bye sleep.

Yeah, that thing would give me nightmares, too.

oh wait you mean something else never mind

MizzouRah · 08-21-2007, 11:56 AM

No sleep for me tonight is right!!

Eaglesfan27 · 08-21-2007, 03:26 PM

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.

stevew · 08-21-2007, 03:35 PM

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.

Pumpy Tudors · 08-21-2007, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

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.

Not to derail at all, but College Hoops 2K7 is a great choice.

08-13-2007, 09:46 AM	#6
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	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. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

08-13-2007, 10:16 AM	#8
Coop High School JV Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NJ	I'm not going to play the demo, I dont want to ruin my first playthrough. __________________ eNFL-Carolina Panthers Xbox Live- Coop421

08-13-2007, 06:53 PM	#15
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	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.) __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen. Last edited by Eaglesfan27 : 08-13-2007 at 06:53 PM.

08-13-2007, 10:52 PM	#19
Big Fo Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005	360 and PC with a rumored but yet to be announced PS3 release in 2008 Last edited by Big Fo : 08-13-2007 at 10:52 PM.

08-15-2007, 12:32 PM	#24
Yellow5 High School Varsity Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tacoma, Wa.	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/ __________________ Xbox Gamertag: m0nk3y b0t Last edited by Yellow5 : 08-15-2007 at 12:33 PM.

08-13-2007, 09:13 AM	#2
Bee Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fairfax, VA	Any impressions of the demo yet?

08-13-2007, 09:30 AM	#3
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	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
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	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
Big Fo Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005	I might end up getting this for the PC, the hype has been so positive.

08-13-2007, 09:54 AM	#7
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	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.

08-13-2007, 10:37 AM	#9
TroyF Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	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
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	The downloading seems to have stopped, dammit!

08-13-2007, 11:20 AM	#12
Bee Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fairfax, VA	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.

08-13-2007, 12:56 PM	#13
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	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
kingnebwsu College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Ohio	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. Hopefully the game can last 25 or more hours

08-13-2007, 10:42 PM	#17
KWhit Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Conyers GA	Is this game just for the 360, or both 360 and PS3?

08-13-2007, 11:12 PM	#20
BigMak n00b Join Date: Dec 2004	Is this a standard FPS game? I would like a good action or rpg game. But the FPS gives me motion sickness.

08-14-2007, 12:40 PM	#21
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	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
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	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.

08-15-2007, 01:44 PM	#25
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Mine gamestop has it, but they can't sell it until the 21st.

08-15-2007, 05:33 PM	#26
kingnebwsu College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Ohio	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

08-17-2007, 02:09 PM	#27
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	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, 07:45 PM	#30
Big Fo Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005	The PC demo is due out tomorrow, looking forward to trying this out.

08-17-2007, 07:58 PM	#32
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Gift it to me, my birthday is coming up!

08-17-2007, 08:56 PM	#35
Blade6119 Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona	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! __________________ *Underachievement* The tallest blade of grass is the first to be cut by the lawnmower. *Despair* It's always darkest just before it goes pitch black. *Demotivation* Sometimes the best solution to morale problems is just to fire all of the unhappy people. http://www.despair.com/viewall.html

08-17-2007, 10:16 PM	#38
kingnebwsu College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Ohio	I wish there was a midnight opening for BioShock...but at least I'll have 12 days of vacation starting on Tuesday

08-17-2007, 10:49 PM	#39
RainMaker General Manager Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	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.

08-20-2007, 09:56 PM	#42
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	It's here tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

08-21-2007, 10:27 AM	#43
Mustang Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wisconsin	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) __________________ You, you will regret what you have done this day. I will make you regret ever being born. Your going to wish you never left your mothers womb, where it was warm and safe... and wet. i am going to show you pain you never knew existed, you are going to see a whole new spectrum of pain, like a Rainboooow. But! This rainbow is not just like any other rainbow, its...

08-21-2007, 11:03 AM	#45
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	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, 11:56 AM	#47
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	No sleep for me tonight is right!!

08-21-2007, 03:26 PM	#48
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	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. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

08-21-2007, 03:35 PM	#49
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	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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