JUEGAZO IMPRESCINDIBLE

El único punto negativo es que no dura más, pero lo rejugaría una, y otra, y otra vez. Literalmente mi confort game.

BioShock Infinite is an absolute masterpiece that I had the pleasure of experiencing first on my Xbox 360 and later on PC, and each time it left me more amazed than before. From the moment I stepped into the floating city of Columbia, I was completely captivated by the game's stunning visuals, immersive world, and deeply compelling story. The narrative is masterfully crafted, blending themes of American exceptionalism, political ideology, and personal redemption in a way that keeps you hooked from start to finish.

The characters are nothing short of extraordinary—Elizabeth stands out as one of the most memorable and well-developed companions in gaming history. Her intelligence, personality, and the dynamic relationship she shares with Booker add incredible emotional depth to the journey. The game's gameplay is equally impressive, seamlessly combining first-person shooter mechanics with unique powers called Vigors, which introduce creative combat strategies and keep the action fresh and exhilarating throughout.

Beyond just Infinite, the entire BioShock series is a masterpiece of storytelling and design. Each installment offers a rich, atmospheric environment filled with thought-provoking themes and unforgettable characters. The series consistently pushes the boundaries of what video games can achieve both narratively and artistically. BioShock Infinite, in particular, showcases the pinnacle of this achievement, delivering a profound and thrilling experience that every gamer should play. It remains a shining example of how video games can be both entertaining and intellectually engaging.

TLDR: Finished the game in 14 hours, which seems a bit quick. Somewhat similar in game style to Bioshock and Bioshock 2, the game is an FPS, you have an assortment of weapons you can choose from, as well as some magic powers to throw around. It's a good time, if not a particularly long one.

Somewhat famously, Bioshock: Infinite starts with a very long sequence, in which the Player, (playing a PI called Booker DeWitt), is free to simply arrive in the city of Columbia, and explore for quite a long time, before everything goes to hell. Very different to the original Bioshock where people are screaming for your blood the moment you arrive...

This is a pretty cool start to the game, where the player is thinking, "well this place seems nice... I wonder what the problem is?". Whereas Bioshock the First immediately presents the player with a city gone completely insane.

Also somewhat famously, Bioshock: Infinite gives you a companion called "Elizabeth" fairly early in the game, and a lot of game's narrative is driven by Elizabeth and her abilities.

Each section of the game, (like Bioshock 1 and 2), has a hub area connecting to 2-4 other areas, and the player has to resolve an issue / retrieve an item from each area, return to the hub and proceed to the other linked areas, in an order of the Player's choosing. While this tries to present a "non-linear" aspect to the game, it's a bit of a fake-out because the Player must complete all the objectives before continuing. Likewise, the Player is presented with several seemingly critical decisions over the course of the game, but these decisions will only actually make small cosmetic changes in the game. Although this ties into some of the ideas the game is toying with, such as fate being pre-determined, and free will being a myth, it does mean that the game only has a single ending, somewhat limiting replayability, unless you REALLY want to see the small differences you can make. Although I guess you can probably replay the whole thing in 12 hours or so, so there is that.

A lot of whether you'll love this game really comes down to whether you enjoy the narrative, and the characters of both Elizabeth and Booker. The actual gameplay is combat heavy, large numbers of enemies will spawn to attack the pair, and although Elizabeth doesn't fight, she will throw ammo and healing kits to Booker, and you can call on her to use her reality warping powers, which are dependant on the location. In some places she might be able to create a wall you can use for cover, or create a friendly turret to assist you. Elizabeth doesn't take damage, (the enemy want her alive and you dead), and never gets in your way so the game doesn't feel like an "escort" mission.

Personally, I liked Elizabeth and Booker both. Like the previous games, there is very little interaction with the other characters in the game, (although actually more in Infinite than in the first two). I also enjoyed the story and the ending, which has been much debated online. Still, the game is a fairly basic FPS game, and it can be a bit of a slog at times to mow down all the enemies in a area. At 12-14 hrs it's all over pretty quick, so unless you're looking to follow an interesting narrative, your experience may very from mine.