So I've been hearing and reading a lot of good things about Bioshock:Infinite, and I think I want to play it. However, I haven't played the first two. Can anyone suggest whether I should play them? Or is there story there that I need to be familiar with?
Posted by MattP (Member # 10495) on :
Infinite stands alone just fine. I recommend playing both of the other games, but just because they are great games, not because you'll be confused on any plot points..
Posted by Samprimary (Member # 8561) on :
I will give Levine this; he's great at creating games you don't want to be spoiled on
Posted by Stone_Wolf_ (Member # 8299) on :
First one gave me nightmares.
Posted by Rakeesh (Member # 2001) on :
You're right, the first one is great for that. Much of it, to be fair, is likely because of the style of enemies. Gradually, genetically mutilated and empowered pheromone-controlled addicts are a scarier proposition than empowered, angry dubiously sane xenophobic racists.
Since the first one came with my copy of Infinite, I decided to give it a whirl and see how it holds up. It's been long enough that it's like a great old movie you haven't seen in years.
Having played the two in succession (reverse, in a sense, heh) I can uncomfortably say that the first one is definitely quite a bit scarier than Infinite. I usually have a pretty good memory, even after years, of where the 'gotcha!' moments are and some of them still get me.
Posted by umberhulk (Member # 11788) on :
I am a stone cold killer with a steady hand. And a wrench.
Posted by Jeff C. (Member # 12496) on :
Infinite is remarkable. I loved every minute of it and I was really sad when it was over. Luckily, there are three story-drive DLC packs coming. I hope they're as good as the main game.
Because I enjoyed this one so much, I'm replaying the first again. I also never played Bioshock 2, so I went out and bought it. Here's hoping it's as good as the others.
Posted by narrativium (Member # 3230) on :
quote:Originally posted by Rakeesh: Having played the two in succession (reverse, in a sense, heh) I can uncomfortably say that the first one is definitely quite a bit scarier than Infinite. I usually have a pretty good memory, even after years, of where the 'gotcha!' moments are and some of them still get me.
******SPOILERS****** Especially that part in Fort Frolic with the plaster Splicers. Freaking creepy, man. ******END SPOILERS******