BioShock Infinite - Review After 100%

Talking about my experiences playing BioShock Infinite for the first time and doing all of the things!

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:22 Technical State
02:50 Difficulty
04:04 Story Set Up & Thoughts
08:18 Progression Systems
12:02 World & Gameplay
14:40 Combat
17:10 DLC
20:13 Steam Deck
20:53 Positives/Negatives
21:45 Conclusion
22:59 Wrap Up

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#gaming #gamereviews #bioshock #bioshockinfinite

[TheGreaterGrog]

As I heard sometime shortly after this was released: "The game is a giant escort mission. It's just that the one being escorted is the player."

[niklasky]

You didn't mention the graphics. For a 10 year old game, I think it has aged remarkably well and looks beautiful.

[dougallen]

The reveal of Columbia in the beginning was an incredible moment

[euj]

I didnt realize people didn't like Infinite. I really liked Infinite, even though we didn't get the game they originally showcased. I liked the combat, and how you could break it with certain attributes.

[hiei]

Infinite left me feeling something was “missing” after my first run of the game.

Game has a lot of strong points, but 1 and 2 have a more menacing and tangible atmosphere.

I could immerse myself in Rapture, but as you said, Columbia sometimes felt like it was just a shooting gallery. Still a great game though.

[nicholasbrooks]

I once made a claim to my mate that video games age like fine wine (playing the complete version for the lowest price, with better hardware, mods etc.) and I'm glad to see your channel covering some gems from the years gone by. The Bioshock franchise, in my opinion, represents some of the best entertainment this medium has to offer. The "would you kindly" bit in the first game still stands to show what sets games apart from other story-telling vessles. That being interactivity, and the way that the digital world is given meaning by both the creator and player at the same time by way of player exploration. Thanks for the thorough look and trip down memory lane. Great content as usual, onward to further greatness and take care.

[hjk]

The fact you achieved all blue ribbon challenges alone earns my respect. You are a beast!

[sernoddicusthegallant]

I think your comments on the story exactly nail why infinite's story is so divisive. People who played it for the world hated it for being a mess of too many sci fi concepts that dont make sense, and thats entirely valid, but people who played it for the characters loved it for the the journey of Booker and Elizabeth, and thats also entirely valid.

[Legather]

Infinite remains very good to look at, really strong visuals. It's definitely an FPS without any ambitions of even the rpg lite elements as found in prior Bioshocks. The story of Infinite falls apart the more you think about it, it's almost impressive how both common sense and the rules the plot establishes trip the story up.

[emiliosanchez]

Kudos for doing the blue ribbon challenge.
I had such a hard time with that part myself and was so happy to be over with it haha.

Honestly I think you nailed this review and I can't say I disagree with it. great stuff!

[AlphaSilverback]

I love all three games (this one is my personal favorite) . But you nailed it with the characters. They are so well done and the voice acting is so good, that the main plot takes a backseat. And yes I am one of the people who thought the combat was MUCH better.

[GrandMasterTWV]

It's incredible how many times I'm randomly scrolling through Youtube and you've just uploaded content. Go you machine!
Great game by the way. Unpopular opinion- probably my favourite of the Bioshock games. It's a bit more of a rollercoaster ride than the previous entries, but the characters and combat are a step above it's predecessors.

[FlampyPants]

infinite was the first game that let me down in a major way.
it's the last game I ever preordered.
I always think about the E3 footage that came out before hand and how different that game was supposed to be. Incredibly open, actual choices, neutral characters that will aggro based on your decisions, elizabeth had different powers, birdman was an actual threat, and the story was widely different. Thing got reworked before launch, I forget why, but nearly everything but the art was scrapped. I'm amazed it came out how it is since it's not horrible, but for those like me who were expecting something far better, well it's a massive let down.

[bthearchitect]

I love this game, and one of the things that really stands out to me in 2023 is how good it still looks! Wow the art design and the smart use of the tech means this game still looks gorgeous on modern PC's running at 4k high refresh rate.

[musclenugget]

I loved this game so much. This was one of the only games that made me think "holy shit" at the end.

[thechristopherous]

Considering how they changed the game play to be more FPS orientated i like how they handled that with the main character.
Booker is war hero and a fighter, his "achievements" are shown off during the museum fight which makes it feel more justifiable that you are slaughtering your way through everything.
But once you stop playing Booker that stops too.
Seems like they were conscious of the tonal changes and designed the character accordingly.

[markula_]

You nailed it. Making it a more standard FPS really took away from the game in comparison to the earlier titles. I actually prefer the more modern FPS controls but that doesn't mean I want a faster paced shooter. I also didn't like the ending. It just came off as a bunch of philosophical nonsense. I hate when writers looking to impress overthink things like that. Another comment I saw summed it up perfectly; it's not as clever as it thinks it is.

[constableconstable]

Honestly, infinite is a great game, the combat is intense and the vigor combinations you can use are always fun to mix and match in fights. The lore and backstory is interesting and deep, going well with the story.

The only criticisms I can make are more nitpicks if anything else:

- No visible upgrades for your guns

- You're limited to carrying only two at a time.

- No special ammo types

- Vigor upgrades too expensive.

[matthewlazaric]

good video, pretty much how I feel looking back at BI

[AgentPingwin]

you are my favourite youtube channel, keep it up