Bioshock Infinite Gameplay Proves Atmosphere Importance
Bioshock InfiniteWhen we tell you Bioshock Infinite will be a Game of the Year nominee in 2011, we've never been more serious about anything ever.
The original team is back, the game looks amazing, and although we still have to wait, we already have around 10 minutes of gameplay right here. In addition to fantastic controls and the depth and diversity offered by Plasmids vs. standard weapons, Bioshock is best known for its atmosphere. And within the first three or four minutes of this video, you'll understand why. Was anyone else sufficiently freaked out by that woman sweeping in the midst of an inferno? And how's about the over-the-top freakiness of the city in general?
Tough to take aim through a flurry of bothersome crows. The entire thing is just epic, and I'm once again reminded of why I loved the first two games so much. There's an environmental originality in these games we don't really see anywhere else; it's a matter of emotion and immersion, although it's a little difficult to pinpoint. But anyway, this is looking fantastic and we just can't wait to play it. How's about you?
Related Game(s): Bioshock Infinite
Tags: bioshock infinite, 2k, irrational games, infinite gameplay
9/21/2010 9:18:28 PM Ben Dutka
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LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 @ 9:41:59 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 @ 9:46:43 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 @ 10:13:19 PM
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Jawknee
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 @ 11:13:10 PM
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LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 @ 11:26:51 PM
My friend Bill finally got a REAL job using his degree and has been a lifelong Dem. but called to let me know he's voting Republican this fall after seeing the amount taken out of his check.
lulz
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Jawknee
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 @ 12:17:21 AM
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aaronisbla
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 @ 1:02:41 AM
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Underdog15
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 @ 9:14:49 AM
We keep it simple and straight to the point. Our 2 major political parties are called "The Liberals" and "The Conservative Party". lol
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LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 @ 9:27:04 AM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 @ 1:30:26 PM
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Jawknee
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 @ 3:43:33 PM
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TEG3SH
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 @ 8:43:02 PM
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LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 @ 9:17:35 PM
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BikerSaint
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 @ 10:04:05 PM
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And Bioshock 3 has just pole vaulted itself to the top of my "gotta-have" pile!!!!
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Nickjcal
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 @ 10:17:31 PM
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Alienange
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 @ 10:25:03 PM
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These guys have so much talent it's not even funny. And giving us that much gameplay footage this early? Is it any wonder so many complain about the serious lack of anything vsXIII? Publishers need to wake up. This is how it's done.
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Snaaaake
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 @ 10:28:47 PM
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Kangasfwa
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 @ 10:32:36 PM
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Victor321
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 @ 10:42:52 PM
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Jawknee
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 @ 10:50:48 PM
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LegendaryWolfeh
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 @ 2:51:00 AM
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Victor321
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 @ 7:11:46 AM
And I've done that a couple times from GT, just not this one LegendaryWolfeh lol
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Jawknee
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 @ 10:49:44 PM
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Bishop23
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 @ 11:35:12 PM
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Orvisman
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 @ 8:11:15 AM
It comes out in 2012 not 2011.
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Vitron
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 @ 12:01:20 AM
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Just how the hell did they do that?
It was totally SICK.
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aaronisbla
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 @ 12:53:33 AM
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So glad they aren't returning to rapture, and not only that, there are no big daddies or little sisters either, so the iron clad thing we saw is something totally new and different. its really huge too
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Jawknee
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 @ 1:58:51 AM
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Dancemachine55
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 @ 6:08:17 AM
I hope developers take note of this.
THIS is how you make a sequel!!!
New environment, new characters, new story, vastly improved graphics (think Uncharted 2 compared to Uncharted 1), same epic feeling, same gameplay elements with tweaks and additions, revamped logical ways of using your powers and abilities... hang on...
I think I'm describing most sequels out there.
So what is it about Infinite that sets it so far apart from the original Bioshock? New time period? Completely opposite setting to the first? New characters? Aeren't most sequels like this?
Yes, they are!!! And Uncharted 2 and Infamous 2 is living proof that this formula CAN work!!! Bioshock Infinite is the icing on this glorious sequel cake.
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Dancemachine55
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 @ 6:13:53 AM
Uncharted? Infamous? Killzone? Gran Turismo?
Last time I checked, Halo 3 and Crackdown 2 weren't better than their predecessors.
With Bioshock Infinite coming out on PS3, I guess it is true the PS3 can do everything. Even better sequels.
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WolfCrimson
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 @ 2:58:34 AM
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___________
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 @ 3:43:42 AM
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gaminformer have a massive info blowout on this game its looking absolutely freaking amazing!
this is looking like not a worthy successor to 1 and 2, its making 1 and 2 look like freaking nintendo 64 games!
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Dancemachine55
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 @ 6:25:52 AM
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I've seen more complete games that only look half as good as this!!!!!
After watching this gameplay video...
... WOW!!! Just.... wow!!!!!
If this is what the early version of the game looks like, I certainly can't wait to see what the final product will deliver.
This new environment is a breath of fresh air (pun intended, heehee) and all these new colourful games and sequels are just mind-blowing!!! The flowers sway gently in the breeze. The graphics.... MY GOD!! THE GRAPHICS!!!
I thought God of War 3 and Uncharted 2 were the pinnacle of what could be achieved in the graphics department. We may have a new contender.
D1P. No doubt. And a big thanks to the guys at 2K and Irrational Games for giving us, the gamers and fans, such a big in depth look so early in the game's development. To make something that polished this early is just such a treat.
And it's nice to see great developers allowing their games to speak for themselves rather than having to say something to put down the competition or boasting too much that their game will be bigger and better than COD or Uncharted or Halo, or whatever the big ones are in their eyes.
Show us the game, and let us be the judges. These guys know what we hardcore gamers want, and I applaud them.
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coldbore
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 @ 6:33:43 AM
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Sir Dan
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 @ 7:32:23 AM
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Aside from that this game looks mind blowingly fantastic.
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Yukian
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 @ 10:21:19 AM
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Excellent example of how to PLEASE fans... and even though this game is a long way to be completed *cough* FFvs.XIII *cough* I'm 110% sure I'm going to buy this game.
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DjEezzy
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 @ 1:49:28 PM
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Lotusflow3r
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 @ 5:39:04 PM
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Incredible art direction.
The only thing i disliked was the dialogue. I wish it was quiet all the time or didn't rely on awful one liners or jokes and instead offered dialogue that seems out of place or strange....it would of enhanced the atmosphere.
A personal preference that goes against the Bioshock idea (hence personal preference), would be to rid the special powers and have it super slow tempo with you unarmed, that would make one hell of an atmospheric game.
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Condemnedsoul23
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Tuesday, September 21, 2010 @ 9:40:26 PM
I'll post again using a lot more multisyllable words but right now wow is the only thing that comes to mind.
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