*Additional critique not discussed in the video, but still important to bring up.* 1. Elizabeth as a invulnerable sidekick Yeah, I get that some people think it's a cop out that Elizabeth is basically invincible in combat. She doesn't get hurt, she doesn't need direction, and the enemies don't even go after her. Sure, that's fair. But really, it didn't bother me. In fact, I liked how she tosses you ammo and salt from time to time, and that you can ask her to open rifts (thought truth be told this is a rather thin game play mechanic that could have been fleshed out way more). This adds a nice some cool comradery (is this a word?) to the duo. As we all know, "escort" quests, characters and missions have notoriously been terrible across the board as it's essentially babysit work, especially when you have to look after their health pools, guide them to objectives, match their run speeds, and what not. So pick your poison - because there's always give and take. 2. No final boss fight Guilty, kind of. Songbird is the natural and likely "boss" that they could have used, however anyone who played the game to the end knows that it's quite poetic the way his story ends and forcing him (or her, who knows?) into that role would have changed the dynamic between the characters and Songbird. This could have jeopardized his presence and overall purpose in the game to an extent, as well as lower the amount of empathy players garnered from his final moments. However, the final fight was nothing spectacular and Songbirds use in it was completely throwaway. Personally, I think the final battle is fine, nothing great, but it didn't wreck anything for me. 3. Gameplay that doesn't pay homage to Bioshock 1 or 2 As I state in the video, curb your expectations. This isn't Bioshock 3. Perhaps Bioshock Infinite is burdened by calling itself a Bioshock game, because the gameplay is quite different. Yeah, it's more run and gun, but it's not the Call of Duty Bioshock people say it is. Play 1999 mode, and see what i mean. The gameplay is different, but it still feels like Bioshock to me in spirit. There's so many other great things that are obviously influenced by the original games and that definitely respect the property, even if the gameplay isn't one of the best examples of it. So, just look at Infinite as it's own game and perhaps you'll be able to see it for what it is. Thanks for watching :D

@whylekat

4 жыл бұрын

The ending still makes no sense to me 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

@dariangonzalez1558

4 жыл бұрын

Good vid

@thearrowhead9846

4 жыл бұрын

Tonald have my babies

@edwincenteno7266

4 жыл бұрын

Your point about Elizabeth is kinda like the other side of the coin to Sheva from RE5, where she does get attacked and you need to manage her inventory, give her ammo and keep her alive, which is one the main complaints from the RE comunity.

@PLAYER_42069

4 жыл бұрын

I really liked Bioshock Infinite. Elizabeth's design and AI were supposed to mimic an animated Disney Princess, and they achieved this, IMO. The cloud city of Columbia was a nice, bright break from the bleak underwater worlds of Rapture. The story itself wasn't amazing, but the revelation at the end is still one of my top gaming moments. The DLC does a lot to answer further questions people may have about that ending, too. The ironic thing Infinite predicted since it's launch seven years ago is how Comstock, and his religious & racist followers resemble a certain public figure who tried to turn the current U.S. into Columbia, but who is failing miserably after only four years, thankfully. Art often imitates and predicts life.

I like how the game progressed like a dream turning into a nightmare.

@adithyadevmattada810

4 жыл бұрын

Thats... A pretty neat way of puting it !

@indiezona4797

4 жыл бұрын

I LOVE that aspect. It progressively just gets darker and darker and I love that about this game.

@rickdff62

4 жыл бұрын

@@indiezona4797 Absolutely. The transformation from such a bright, colorful happy world when you 1st arrive until the dark disturbing world it ends on is spectacular.

@wunderkammerwunderkammer689

4 жыл бұрын

@@rickdff62 even then to this day I swear it's one of the best game ive ever played!

@KirbSyde-vf4cf

4 жыл бұрын

Can you think of a better way to describe America today??

The best part of Infinite was that it had virtually no bugs nor performance issues at launch. It was really well optimised and that's something to praise considering the tripple A market of today.

@groovysnake6664

3 жыл бұрын

It really doesn't get enough credit for that.

@9192Ti

3 жыл бұрын

This comment is especially relevant in the light of Cyberpunk's disappointing release.

@vencedore1000

3 жыл бұрын

@@9192Ti exactly

@Leandrosrib

3 жыл бұрын

oh boy this comment aged like wine

@thedudetakedubs5903

3 жыл бұрын

@@9192Ti my experience playing it I could see the potential it could’ve had, I’m saying game of the decade type potential but they fucked up with all that hype

I just finished infinite and that ending it’s been 4 hours and I’m still thinking about it

@zillaxx

4 жыл бұрын

still thinking?

@ashkan2555

4 жыл бұрын

It's been 4 years and i'm still thinking about it

@indiezona4797

4 жыл бұрын

It's been 7 years and I still think about. A masterpiece in story telling.

@kaizenodin6042

4 жыл бұрын

Did you play the Burial at Sea ?

@AMV_KINGDOM_mv

4 жыл бұрын

I've played it 6 years ago and I'ma till trying to find purpose in life in hurt my soul when your realized it

idk about you guys but this is my favorite game ever, not saying it's the best quality wise game but the story got me good on a personal level

@asscheeks3212

4 жыл бұрын

Nic Manza play the lou2 where the whole game hates you, at least Infinite is FUN while being Pretentious.... like a Kojima game, FUN, a word that is evil these days

@MortisCorpus

4 жыл бұрын

@@nicmanza4657 Wow dude. Toxic much?

@MortisCorpus

4 жыл бұрын

@@asscheeks3212 tlou2 wasn't meant to be fun but that's why its good. But I could see why nobody really likes it.

@subtlejester

4 жыл бұрын

Sadly this game really disappointed me. The story didn’t work for me and the gameplay was a step down from the excellent first game.

@Chaos21212

4 жыл бұрын

Also I can mention that I played great games like The Last of Us/Uncharted 4/God of War/The Witcher 3 which are better games quality wise but I still like Infinite the most :/ I finished The Last of Us 2 and I think it's not great but not terrible either

The arrival to columbia level is probably my all time favorite gaming level.

@valtriztkhalifah4266

3 жыл бұрын

i got literal chills everytime i listen to the gospel

@yulinfu860

3 жыл бұрын

how I looked like when I first saw columbia :😲

@matt260

3 жыл бұрын

Google tartaria empire/architecture.

Every other gaming channel right now: TLOU2 was pretty bad man This guy: Do you guys remember Bioshock Infinite?

@hector00000100

4 жыл бұрын

BioShock infinite was the game that made me distrust "professional" reviewers. A giant pile of shit of a game, mediocre at its absolute best. Beloved for female companion which doesn't exist to enemy AI and who's behavior and character makes no sense in context. tortured, experimented and isolated her whole life.... Elizabeth is a singing dancing charming Disney princess.

4 жыл бұрын

@@hector00000100 so, whats wrong with disney princess?

@Jester77o7

4 жыл бұрын

"Do you remember BioShock Infinite depicting white nationalist!?"

@Jay-wm2im

4 жыл бұрын

Waiting on Downward thrusts opinion on it all

@FellaGuy2

4 жыл бұрын

I like both Bioshock Infinite and Last of Us 2 lol.

Elizabeth, to this day, still remains as one of my most beloved NPC characters.

@zelestial1681

3 жыл бұрын

Not to mention she’s one of the most flawed, most beautiful, and most engrossing female characters of our time.

@thedoomslayer5863

3 жыл бұрын

@@zelestial1681 I dont know what woman they based her off of but she is fucking stunning. Voice, Looks, personality and just the way she is, is all just beautiful they somehow made me insanely protective of her despite her being able to help you in battles with her rifts and gameplay wise being invincible. She literally had me feeling these paternal instincts i never thought i would ever feel (as i dont want kids) and as a man they managed to make me feel invested in this Father/Daughter relationship so thoroughly that i couldnt help but shout out loud sometimes when they took her from me or be completely heartbroken when she is crying especially if im the cause of it.

@fanfavorite1380

3 жыл бұрын

@@thedoomslayer5863 i respect that man 👊

@drfifteenmd7561

3 жыл бұрын

@@thedoomslayer5863 It didn’t feel like a father-daughter relationship at times on first play through...😓

@callmepsycho3132

3 жыл бұрын

@@thedoomslayer5863 I’m ngl it didn’t feel like a father daughter relationship it felt like a relationship relationship.

Bioshock is one of those games you can still come back to years later. Kinda like witcher 3.

@robertboykins5495

4 жыл бұрын

And the uncharted franchise

@user-fz3ip3ke8p

4 жыл бұрын

And GoW, Souls games, the yakuza series

@SteveSkits

4 жыл бұрын

@@user-fz3ip3ke8p Very true

@SteveSkits

4 жыл бұрын

@@robertboykins5495 Yup I agree

@joelnachos7988

4 жыл бұрын

Bioshock 1, hell yeah!

The trilogy has just been remastered and has recently became a port for Switch. It shows how the game is still relevant nowadays.

@dekuscrub4330

4 жыл бұрын

The game is definitely still relevant just look outside lmao

@landonorr91703

4 жыл бұрын

@@dekuscrub4330 what a political statement

@Terrbearr428

4 жыл бұрын

The first 2 games maybe, Infinite is a pretty terrible game though.

@akiral3g10n6

4 жыл бұрын

I can definitely say I'm enjoying the series. Only thing that's irritating me about Bioshock Infinite is that it doesn't give you a sense of direction alot of times. EDIT: I should say besides the one irritating issue I am experiencing I enjoy the game.

@JohnSmith-ff8gt

4 жыл бұрын

@@akiral3g10n6 use the navigation arrow pretty sure the bind is N

I just finished the series like a week ago. Definitely the best stories and atmosphere I’ve experienced

@phoenixzappa7366

4 жыл бұрын

Better than Diablo? Or Diablo 2?

@Snaaake_Beater

4 жыл бұрын

I finished BioShock 1 yesterday and Infinite today

@crimzonrayz3274

3 жыл бұрын

@@Snaaake_Beater nice job did u like them

@theotherbeatle707

3 жыл бұрын

@@phoenixzappa7366 absolutely there's no twists or turns there and it doesn't feel like a real place in Diablo

I was obsessed with this game in high school when it first game out. A few months ago when this was free on PSN I downloaded it and started playing and thought I'd only play it for a few hours for the nostalgia. I played the whole game in one sitting and started another playthrough in 1999 mode the next day. I love this game so much even 7 years later. Definitely an all time favorite.

The bioshock games were ahead of it's time, if they had come out it 2020, alot more ppl would play it.

@groovysnake6664

3 жыл бұрын

I doubt it, in fact if it came out today it would be much more hamfisted with it's politics and probably censored as well

@mikeykitty1235

3 жыл бұрын

If Bioshock were released today, it would cause controversy with how it criticizes capitalism, conservatism, and nationalism. And nowaydays, you're not allowed to do that because you'll get called a "Evil SJW".

@groovysnake6664

3 жыл бұрын

@@mikeykitty1235 it's already called an SJW game by right wingers. Left wingers dislike that it doesn't focus on criticising capitalism and right wingers ENOUGH, and the fact that you fight the rebels instead of siding with them explicitly. Bioshock focuses on telling its own story instead of getting hung up on current day political discourse, and I think it's one of the last in an era of games that felt free to do so.

@mgs3re4dmc3

3 жыл бұрын

@@groovysnake6664 I'm more of a right-wing sympathizer and I LOVE Bioshock Infinite! I have no problem of it criticizing capitalism or conservatism because it does the same for liberalism and socialism. I very much agree that it should deliberately tell its own story rather than get hung up on political discourse. It ultimately does not take sides and lets you think for yourself how you want to interpret it. That is Art.

@fhdfhjc2724

3 жыл бұрын

@@mgs3re4dmc3 Twitter doesn't agree with you sadly.

I actually liked this game more than some games that’s released recently

@aquate9637

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, and I also like AC Brotherhood more than I like AC Origins. So how about that?

@Tempest_Stream

4 жыл бұрын

Arya brotherhood was one of if not the best AC.

@aquate9637

4 жыл бұрын

@@Tempest_Stream agreed

The bioshock games have gotts be some of the best games ever made and always will they’re literally all good in different ways just all legendary

Who remembes tthe initial gameplay trailer for bioshock infinite that was completely scrapped???

@hector00000100

4 жыл бұрын

All that stuff about choices, the original Elizabeth, the game's original true thesis about oppressors and the oppressed - the far-left and far-right having no true differences. All this shit was abandoned so they can tell a story about multiverses.... It's just awful. Awful game

@Terrbearr428

4 жыл бұрын

@@hector00000100 one of the first popular SJW games I can think of.

@utisti4976

4 жыл бұрын

@@hector00000100 Wait what? That sounds freakin' amazing!

@Azoth86730

4 жыл бұрын

You mean E3 demos of 2010 and 2011?

@FlutterSwag

4 жыл бұрын

@@Azoth86730 dunno if it was a playable demo but it was showcased

Seven years later I can still hear this game, the sounds are so distinct

@callumdonington2227

3 жыл бұрын

When I played 1999 mode, that little musical twang you receive after your clear out the enemies in an area is one of the best things you'll ever hear.

*nods* -- yeah, Elizabeth is still pretty hot.

@draven8727

3 жыл бұрын

More cute than hot

@9192Ti

3 жыл бұрын

@@draven8727 MILFzabeth from the Burial at Sea DLC is really hot, however.

@MrAjking808

3 жыл бұрын

Yall needs real girlfriends, I don’t get how a video game woman is hot 🙄

@AlexandruSorez

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrAjking808 hummina hummima hummina

@thespellchecker9123

3 жыл бұрын

@@9192Ti 👀

If you pick up on it, the Luteces created this infinite loop as a way to spend time with each other. Its almost nice in an insane kind of way.

@osamabashir5646

2 жыл бұрын

As far as I know It was kind of a mistake. Comstock sent fink to kill them but he ultimately triggered a mechanism through which luteces were scattered to almost all timelines. Played it years ago but I can remember it was mentioned in one of the voxophones

I remember when a played this game, every time Elizabeth throw me something like a weapon or a coin, I raised my hand a pretend to grab it just like Booker, then grab again the controller and keep playing. That's how engaging was the combat for me. I love this game.

@KapitanPazur1

4 жыл бұрын

Guess even stupid people can enjoy something once in their live. Even thrash like Bioshock 3 deserve to be loved by couple of stupid people.

@docholiday5119

4 жыл бұрын

@@KapitanPazur1 haha a salty comment from someone who's acidic can infer an ass's pov on everything else.

@utisti4976

4 жыл бұрын

@@KapitanPazur1 You can't even spell "Trash" right..

@hector00000100

4 жыл бұрын

@Dean M having never played fortnite I'd probably say fortnite as a much more complicated combat system than infinite does. Infinite is extremely simple.

@hector00000100

4 жыл бұрын

Also Elizabeth doesn't actually pick up she simply randomly spawns items. Elizabeth isn't a real companion. She never really interacts with the world. There's no advanced AI to Elizabeth's actions.

Just finished playing this for the 2nd time since 2013. Still hands down the most beautiful game I've ever played. The plot, graphics, voice acting, art style and of course the music still blows me away in 2021. It was the last great game I've played. Nothing will ever compare. The first hour of the game is like stepping foot on a new world. Truly a magnificent piece of art. God bless Levine.

Just replayed Infinite for the first time since release. Definitely still think it's a masterpiece. Booker and Elizabeth's chemistry, presented through writing and top notch acting, is of the utmost quality for video games. The ending is one of my favorite in video game history. Gameplay is decent as linear fps games go, with fun gunplay and good AI, and the integration of the vigors is especially solid. Only section I don't like is the lady Comstock portion; feels drawn out and little like the devs were playing for time to figure out how to deliver a couple of key plot points without diverging from the tonal developments (darker, more desperate and uncomfortable atmosphere) they were going for.

@thedoomslayer5863

3 жыл бұрын

my god dude the not to mention the voice acting. When elizabeth was in pain you felt it in her voice and you could not help feel god awful when she cried or was sad. She brings out that paternal father instinct in all of us even if you dont have kids yet or are one yourself, thats how you KNOW shes a amazing character

@ImSlipped

3 жыл бұрын

Very well put. I adore the game but it's not without it's flaws and that Lady Comstock section is definitely where the game drags on. Nothing "horrible" but definitely it's weakest segment.

I miss these games, all the Bioshocks (especially the 1st one because of the novelty and classic story) were hugely impactful and influential to me. They need to bring this series back.

@amysteriousviewer3772

3 жыл бұрын

Good news, Bioshock 4 is officially in development.

@yamatsukami987

3 жыл бұрын

Might me worth checking out prey, it honestly feels like bioshock in allot of ways.

The DLCs though, those were great freaking amazing and very focused on stealth. Not to mention they cleared up a lot of questions on the story !

@AizenNegra

4 жыл бұрын

Can't bring myself to replay burial at sea, I like how it ended, it made sense, concluded the game and gave the whole story of Infinite a purpose. All the Bioshock games are on my list of all-time favorites, I would be glad to see something else from 2k but not a sequel to Bioshock, that story has ended, we saw the doors and what's behind all the doors.

@dekuscrub4330

4 жыл бұрын

Except for Clash in the Clouds. I wish they had just not added that thing.

@Azoth86730

4 жыл бұрын

BaS:E2 has to be my most favourite simply due to its homage to Thief trilogy.

@MortisCorpus

4 жыл бұрын

@@dekuscrub4330 I could say otherwise, in playing it right now and its cool to unlock the character models and concept art, along with other things.

@dekuscrub4330

4 жыл бұрын

@@MortisCorpus tbh i just thought it was too hard to get the blue ribbons. Very early on they kick it to 1999 mode difficulty and then want you to do all this crazy stuff like blowing up mid air rockets. And no in game checklist to know which waves you already got the ribbon for. Would have gotten every achievement if not for blue ribbons

Aside from the NPCs, this game had a more beautiful graphics than fallout 4

@callmepsycho3132

3 жыл бұрын

That’s an odd comparison

"Video Contains no Story Spoilers" - I mean, it has been 7 Years. I hope not including Spoilers hasn't affected the Quality of this Video, Your content is always top quality.

@alisoboh4729

4 жыл бұрын

Im downloading the trilogy on steam to play them for the first time so yea no spoilers

@AlcantaraCaio

4 жыл бұрын

@@alisoboh4729 you won't be sorry

@EggEnjoyer

4 жыл бұрын

I never owned the dlc until recently and someone spoiled the ending for me before I could finish. It was under the comments of a Bioshock 1 video 🙁

@teacherfromthejungles6671

4 жыл бұрын

@@EggEnjoyer don't read the comments then, what's the big deal?

@EggEnjoyer

4 жыл бұрын

Strabby Crabby I didn't realize I'd have the dlc for the thord entry of the franchise spoiled for me in the comments of a video for the first game

The way when every time you die and Elizabeth screams above your head like (Booker don't die) and helps you get up again is just so beautiful and her face when she's helping you get up. damn man. it's pretty a genius way for a game to reload every time you die!

I love the direction you’re taking your videos! From the cooking show, to talking about things you truly enjoy, I think you’ve hit a perfect mark. Before your long break, it seemed like you were unsure of what you wanted to do! Your videos now are of really good quality! Keep it up 👍

"This video contains no story spoilers" but you did do that... many times... lol

@fortheqynn3503

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah tf

@fortheqynn3503

4 жыл бұрын

Definitely longer than the first 30 minutes. He lays out the general themes and setup for the entire second half of the game, that's still spoilers even if he isn't directly discussing events.

@jlm0175

3 жыл бұрын

Spoils pretty much the entire story. Obviously not the small details but generally just gives everything. Think this dude doesn’t know what spoil means

I personally thought this was the best bioshock in the series. Let the hate comments begin

@jakemagulick7006

4 жыл бұрын

No hate. That's an accurate statement!

@ubern00bkye

4 жыл бұрын

@@jakemagulick7006 totally agree

@Snaaake_Beater

4 жыл бұрын

Masterpiece played it complete today I thought BioShock 1 is the only spectacular

@spawnkeeper999

4 жыл бұрын

Its funny cause all my friends call me crazy for liking this one over the originals

@ubern00bkye

4 жыл бұрын

@@spawnkeeper999 same!

Infinite on 1999 mode is an absolute favorite for me. use of vigors to debuff enemies and correct weapons are an absolute must, and often picking up different weapons instead of sticking to the same pair is pretty necessary. best part was the way that the difficulty encouraged nearly over-scavenging and exploration, which in turn allows the player to see more of the story/environment through the voxaphones and Cinema boxes on lower difficulties this isn’t as necessary, as you can heal and tank damage easy enough

"My aim is true for my eye is the prophets" will forever echo around in my head

@ledzeppelinfan1001

2 жыл бұрын

"Bring us the girl, and wipe away the debt."

The developers did an incredible job bringing you back to 1912 and making Elizabeth easy to fall in love with.

maybe just me but on 1999 mode , I found that you don't really ever need to buy supplies, they're pretty generous , plus the suit pieces can be switched around for different scenarios, I had plenty to upgrade most of the guns , great review, agreed with everything you had to say and honestly a really enjoyable watch

@monster-tc1nz

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah ive never ever bought any supplies seems like a big waste

i didnt care about the gameplay here. The story and the world was so beautifully crafted it overshadowed everything else.

I remember the first time coming up to the lighthouse in the rowboat. It was so magical shooting up through the clouds and seeing where shit was gonna go down. I love his game so much. I really appreciated the big difference in setting to the first 2 games while still feeling like good old Bioshock to me at the same time.

This game series is the only one That has ever made me feel so many incredible emotions I have been suppressing or I never felt before. It is Truly an amazing game

I like Bioshock as a series and enjoy Infinite. Only let down for me was the things they promised but never delivered on.

@Andrews13channel

2 жыл бұрын

Like

"You have to take off your thinking cap and put on your fun cap." But why not wear a thinking cap and fun cap at the same time? If that's impossible then get a "smart + thinking" cap, I'm sure it exists. I don't like having to abandon my thoughts to get enjoyment. Enjoyment shouldn't be opposing logic.

@virenrana6459

4 жыл бұрын

Tell me part where it takes off your thinking cap off Not having multiple endings is the right thing to do in game where infinite possibilities exist and gives closure to a story

@asscheeks3212

4 жыл бұрын

Doom eternal would like to argue with you on that when it comes to platforming

@rhyswhittington8759

4 жыл бұрын

@@virenrana6459 easy, that completely stupid, awfully designed lady comstock ghost fight. there you go.

@aliquidcow

4 жыл бұрын

I think this was the wrong way to have put it. What I would say is that in any story that involves fantasy/sci-fi elements, you have to suspend your disbelief somewhat. There will always be some things that don't quite make sense, so you have to accept those and get past them so you can engage with the rest of the story. The sort of implicit agreement you make with the audience is along the lines of 'look, I know this time travel idea doesn't totally make sense, but just imagine that it does and we'll go from there'.

@thethiccdonut5257

3 жыл бұрын

You must be a bore at parties

I think this is one of those games that truly deserve a remake/reimagine . Fleshing out the mechanics, improving graphics and animations, as well as making a longer more cohesive story that fully explores the city of Columbia and its many interesting but underdeveloped themes.

Recently bought it on sale from Steam. It's living up to the hype so far.

@benjamindo8142

4 жыл бұрын

It's $7.50 on steam, ive been pondering on getting it. Would you recommend it? I recently got far cry 5 for $9 + fall out new vegas $8 & returned both bc they didn't amaze me.

@BlueGamingRage

4 жыл бұрын

@@benjamindo8142 if you didn't like new vegas, bioshock infinite should be dumb enough for you to enjoy

@benjamindo8142

4 жыл бұрын

@@BlueGamingRage appreciate the feedback, it's not that I didn't like new vegas. I just had a difficult time getting immersed in to the game with the super dated visuals & know games like fallout require a lot of time invested into it & far cry 5 was a bit too redundant imo, while definitely playable, it just didn't provide the allure factor to it. I did thoroughly enjoy the previous BioShock series, from the visuals to simplicity of game play so I might pick up the whole collection series for $15.

@jaybarbieri8619

3 жыл бұрын

@@benjamindo8142 Far Cry 5 is the worst of the big 3. Easily. Play 4 and 3, they are FAR superior

@benjamindo8142

3 жыл бұрын

@@jaybarbieri8619 appreciate your input, i had another friend who told me the SAME exact thing so i'll go ahead & purchase them when they're on sale. thanks man

I never had an issue with ammo until the last act of the game because they intentionally want you to struggle so there is only I think one vending machine for the entire last act. I always had to pick up whatever I could find. Luckily you have song birds help

Imagine some 20 years later we got a remake of this game on some alien ass hardware, A full blown reimagine would be insane

@HermitKing731

Жыл бұрын

Its not entirely impossible. Recently someone remade the first half life. And someone is remaking the first fallout with modern graphics. Im sure someone out there is willing to remake the BioShock games some day.

Exactly the flaw of leaving you with more questions, that's why I advice playing this game with it's DLCs

Im happy to put on my "fun cap" Also someone pointed out that Infinite should have been a RPG.... I kinda agree

This was one of the first AAA games I played besides call of duty. I was about 14 or 15 when I played it. Man I was thinking about that ending for about a week or two. Had a really profound effect on me and how I view games as a whole. Not saying it was the best game ever, but it has an incredibly special place in my heart.

BioShock Infinite is truly a gem. Back when games had deep story.

I thought the theme of upper vs lower class is actually handled fairly well throughout the game, you are right that in the first half of the game you are constantly reminded that this system is messed up and evil but at the same time you hear these little rumors and whispers of a resistance that is mounting, for a time you are apart of it in this amazing fight on an airship with the resistance screaming your name, then things take a turn when you find out that you being there complicates this grand story that was built around you kind of giving you a clue between yourself and Comstock. Then the sudden horror when you realize that the system will never change now the oppressed have become the oppressors and are in fact way more brutal.

@jaybarbieri8619

3 жыл бұрын

People hating on this game didn't see the deeper meaning. This game is a fucking psychological horror game when you pay attention

If there's one thing I didn't like about Infinite was it's gameplay. It was a monotonous wave-shooters with intervals of walking around. I did like the rest of Infinite, though.

@theotherbeatle707

3 жыл бұрын

I guess jumping from skylines and using different weapons and plasmid like things is monotonous LOL

Just finished this game yesterday. Loved it !

I really enjoyed the video; everything was presented and discussed in a fair and reasonable way, while as mentioned in the preface screen imagine, not delving too specific into the plot. All the while exploring all the features of the game, thumbs up man!

Infinite is definitely not really a Bioshock game, but I loved it. Story has some problems but it's beautiful, talks about other sides of society, had a great time in my playthrough

@syro2412

3 жыл бұрын

The dlcs did feel like bioshock

@callmepsycho3132

3 жыл бұрын

@@syro2412 No, no they did not.

The Chad Lord Tonald hath spoken Thus begins the 0.5 speed enjoyment There my lord Tonald breaths life into me

This game was amazing especially that freaking epic soundtrack in the first trailer

I love how the like count is at 2k. Loved your review, keep it up man!

Thx for the no story spoilers i missed many games as a kid so here i am

Unpopular take ..i enjoyed this game much more than the previous 2

@abdelrhmanshawky4289

3 жыл бұрын

Me too i am replaying it on 1999 mode and oh God it is really tough and collects the voxophones

7:56 "Crow control". I see what you did there.

Can you make more videos like this one? It was really enjoyable to watch. I haven't played any of the Bioshock games and might consider checking out Infinite. Thanks for the amazing content. I've been following you for over a year and you always prioritize quality content over regular uploads for viewer numbers.

yooooo i have so rarely seen good critique of social commentary in video games. loved this video. thanks.

Glad to see there's still love for this game . I've always understood much of the criticism for it, but I've never agreed that it's a "waste". To me it's one of the last great single player story driven games.

@osamabashir5646

2 жыл бұрын

I personally don't think people should expect movie level stories in videogames. For a videogame gameplay is the most important factor. Like right now I am playing metal gear solid phantom pain about 140 hours in. The story does not make sense but it's the gameplay that makes this game great and it's one of my all time favorite

@nathanduncan672

2 жыл бұрын

@@osamabashir5646I would usually agree, but this game invites it's high expectation on story. Its gameplay mechanics are so mediocre & repetitive for its budget to not focus so much on story. If the fun factor was catered to more, I dont think people would pick it apart. Tho I enjoyed the story regardless of it flaws, its the DLCs jumped that jumped the shark for me

Will always have one of the best stories ever.

I *adored* this game when I played it years ago. I played and loved the original Bioshock when it released and feel like I’m in the minority…that I prefer Infinite. I think artistically they are on the same level, and Infinite actually has more problems with its narrative, but on an emotional level? Infinite really got me. Stumbled on this video and now I’m going to replay it. 7 years later :)

I’m surprised you didn’t mention the Luteces in more detail. You did briefly mention them at the start though

I just finished Bioshock Infinite a week ago. This game is a prequel to the original Bioshock. The DLC connects them together. It's pretty much the plot of Avengers End Game where... spoiler Elizabeth can see all the futures and knows that going to rapture is the only way Fontaine and Ryan can be stopped. She dies giving Atlas the code... "Would you kindly." Knowing that the Original Bioshock protagonist is the only one who can stop them.

@JovBoyd

4 жыл бұрын

Totally hated that ending for the sole reason that she died to service the first game and less interesting characters. I kind of pretend that didn't happen.

@shadow4126

4 жыл бұрын

@@JovBoydspoilers from here on out.... she died only in that iteration of reality, but exists in the others. She did die from the big daddy attack in that world and is the reason why she couldn't see the other alternate realities. Which is also the reality in which Comstock was alive as Booker and Elisabeth was living in Paris. Unfortunately I'm on the side where I wanted Booker to get rid of Andrew and Fontaine, but then they would have to make another bioshock with a different story and it wouldn't go complete circle.

Imo still the greatest game ever made

Just started a replay of this last week and am almost done. It's just so good.

Always gonna be the number 1. I get chills everytime I play the opening sequence, no other game can do that even after so many playthroughs.

I loved/love this game. It took me by surprise after being a little bored with Bioshock.

I love this game, but it took me a couple playthroughs to understand the story still play it to this day tho

Only recently heard of Downward Thrust through EFAP. I can see why they like you so much! A chill dude who has improved over time and always working to make better videos! I like that you addressed the nature of Infinite as an indirect sequel and its many paradoxes, this is an excellent analysis!

I agree with your review. Well done. I played it about 4 years ago due to a Steam sale. I’d never played a BIoshock game but it was one of the few games that I was compelled to play through over the course of a few days. The story was fantastic but I agree that it could have benefited from a better narrative exposition for explanation of what you actually experienced at the end. I confess I had to resort to KZread videos to help me understand the ending. Admittedly it was somewhat contrived regarding the “infinite” concept but the characters were truly the highlight and their relationship was paramount and endearing. I’m not a horror guy and was grateful that BI toned down the shock factor for my “sensitivities” to tell a compelling and engaging story that shines a stark and telling spotlight on how the choices we make can literally change EVERYTHING!!!

4:45 Wrong. They presented this in the perfect way because video games (and all other story driven media) should never tell you how to think or what you should think about a certain subject. They should only present you with it and allow you to make up your own mind as to why something is wrong or immoral.

@stanners1714

4 жыл бұрын

He’s not saying it should tell you what to think, just to show what a society like that would actually be like, as in the game as it is there isn’t any really poignant or impactful showcases if what a nationalist society would be like

Oh Bioshock Infinite...I will never forget you. This game opening has yet to be surpassed.

@KapitanPazur1

4 жыл бұрын

You mean like 99% of video games released since Bioshock Infinte? Cmon, are you seriously gonna praise that shitty and generic opening to the game?

@_Woody_

4 жыл бұрын

@@KapitanPazur1 Generic? The ordinary Lighthouse which suddenly takes us into a religious "heaven" ist orchestrated perfectly. I love how the clouds themselves answer the call from the tower. It invokes the "voice of god" feeling that the city claims as it's own perfectly in the very first minutes. It feels literally like you get ripped from the mortal and normal realm to enter the gates to paradise...only it's as rotten as the world below. When men conquered the heavens they brought their sins with them. Along with The Last of Us and a few others, it is among my all-time favourite story openenings.

@TheErazor21

4 жыл бұрын

@@KapitanPazur1 why the hate tho? Bioshock infinite is the best game in the franchise, it completes the series to make it a closed loop

I just finished the game. Your review is spot on. The game did so many things well it outweighs any particular flaw. It’s a great game. I think the look and pacing of the story alone are great. Even if the stores kind of drops off in the end. The dynamic between the two characters was a lot of fun. I wish they had done some things differently but who can complain? This is such a good example of what a game can bring it doesn’t matter

" Bioshock infinite is not a sequel or prequel to bioshock 1 or 2" No, offense but that doesn't really make sense since infinites dlc which have you down in rapture and its ending sets up a loop with bioshock 1. Which you know would kinda explain why bioshock infinite is call bioshock INFINITE. Like how the scientists in infinite and 1 were communicating to create vigors and plasmids. Also infinites dlc also shows how one of the Big daddies bonded with one of the sisters. Which is also explains how Elizabeth bonded with Big bird man.

[song] "Don't tell me why... why we have racists in the sky..."

Α slave watches this video. A man subscribes.

@syntax2679

3 жыл бұрын

A SLAVE WATCHES THIS VIDEO! .... A MAN SUBSCRIBES!!!

Haven't played it myself, not really into shooting games. Watched from the couch as one of my friends was playing it lol. Good vid!

This was the first Steam game I beat on my gaming laptop in 2015. I played it with a controller (was a console guy all my life prior) then and have since upgraded to beefy pc and 1440P 144hz monitor. Installed it today and was playing it at 1440P Ultra 144fps and wow. Crazy beautiful and smooth experience. I don't remember the game much but I'm sure things will come back to me as I progress. I'm playing it on hard this time around too. Great review.

“Would you kindly subscribe” the reference is perfectly placed I love it, thank you for making that video

After all these years, i still have a crush on elizabeth lmao

Loved listening to your thoughts and being transported back into this magical world. I remember becoming fascinated with the themes and history of this game at the time and that passion remains with me still. On a lighter note, the animations that play out when you first unlock new vigors are some of the best, most thrilling and visceral moments I think I've ever experienced in a video game⚡️

Amazing timing for this video. I just built my first gaming PC and pulled this outta my steam library n played thru the whole thing over the past 2 months. It's an amazing game!

Such a good game especially in the visual departement.

The combat was stressing me out and I didn't enjoy it, but the ending was great

@theotherbeatle707

3 жыл бұрын

Yikes

@princeofdarkness4711

3 жыл бұрын

it gets SUPER easy when you realize Plasmids just act like "Stun" mechanics, then it's just you cheesing everything

@M1tZk1

3 жыл бұрын

@@princeofdarkness4711 But it felt tiresome. Like the game was missing something to lighten the mood im between the fights. Especially towards the end. Maybe I was expecting some light horror elements from the first Bioshock...

@princeofdarkness4711

3 жыл бұрын

@@M1tZk1 eh Bioshock felt too much like Systemshock to me, and again I'm a HALO fan so infinite was a....nice welcomed surprise to me, I enjoy Halo, and I enjoy it more with plasmids. That is just me being me

the only thing that scared me was the fact that some of the models didn’t blink or move their eyes lol

I often come back to this video because there's so much discourse around this game lately and sometimes this helps me to remember to not think in binaries. I adore this game because I played it at the perfect time in my life but I understand why a lot of people don't like it. Watching this reminds me that something you love can both be praised and criticized at the same time. Thanks, Downward Thrust

The game that spawned countless SFM porn videos.

It was too CODified and last nail to this games coffin was that Dishonored 1 came like 3 months before and was better in every way.

@TalikThealchemist

4 жыл бұрын

And if you think about it Dishonored could take place in Bioshock’s multiverse world too

the burial at sea episodes were forsure a prequel to the original bioshock.

Came across this video for the first time today...... 8 years to the day now since infinite came out. Can't believe its been that long since I played through Bookers story. How time flies.

I will play Bioshock 1 or 2 again, but never play Infinite again. Once was enough, and even then I was pushing through it since it was not nearly as engaging as the first two.

@moscowvicent831

4 жыл бұрын

I know how you feel that's why I buy BioShock 2 definitive edition and we'll buy BioShock definitive edition and skip out on BioShock infinite cuz once you play you know what to do when it's kind of boring there's no moral choices at all every choice in BioShock infinite is worthless

@moscowvicent831

4 жыл бұрын

When I first beat BioShock infinite I had to look up a video cuz I did not understand the ending the weapon customization with the upgrades as boring as hell doesn't even change the gun and some of knock-off plasma we're terrible compared to like where the hell is my telekinesis the best one

@theywalkongold9728

4 жыл бұрын

agreed

@BasedSherpa

4 жыл бұрын

moscow vicent I understand the ending being confusing to some but I don’t think that’s really a flaw of the game. That’s more on the player. I understood the story just fine all the way through and thought the themes were great. And I would say the story is definitely better than Bioshock 2

@francisr8563

4 жыл бұрын

Played Infinite around 30 odd times and BioShock 1 maybe 3/4 times and never finished BioShock 2. “Not engaging” ridiculous comment.

I accidentally knew and played bioshock infinite(also completed DLCs) due to my old laptop has broken down so I borrowed my sister's one and she have the game on it. I played 2days and ended up crying.

@MII19

2 жыл бұрын

You Can Cry Again Because The Collection With all The 3 games With the DLCS is Free Now on Epic Till June 2

Whats the piano tune in the introduction please? thanks

My favorite in the series. The tone is different, but the combat feels like such a step up. It's beautiful and the pacing is on point, too.

I don't dislike infinite its just not what i want when playing a Bioshock game, the immersive aspect is gone, there is no character to the people u kill, etc.. And again i don't hate the game, it's just not a Bioshock game to me.

@tokisugar

4 жыл бұрын

I'd argue that in infinite there is a lot of character in its people. While the antagonists like Comstock or Lady Comstock have no character whatsoever, Booker and Elizabeth carry that department honestly. I love how she reacts to the things you find while exploring. The atmosphere is inmersive , but in a different way. The atmosphere of 1 and 2 is more of horror, while Infinite isn't. I enjoy the atmosphere for what I is and I appreciate the change since I feel like Rapture has offered all it could by Bioshock 2 ending, but there's no doubt that the entry to the first game is much stronger than Infinite.

@owenpaapie6065

4 жыл бұрын

@@tokisugar true, but not what i meant i mean like the people u kill have 0 motivation, no reason to kill you and no reason to put so many people in danger just to kill u. Also the individual people u see have no character, while in 1 and 2 u sometimes see splicers talking about stuff and they have a real reason after there attacks. And why i think it's less immersive is pure because of the fact that u Just keep killing the same couple guys hundreds of times. Not because i think the world it self is unimmersive. But i have to agree with you on that Booker and Elizabeth carry the whole game.

Even in 2020 the game feels so immersive and just fantastic.

Good video as always lord Tonald

Great video man , I throughly enjoyed just about everything about this game with the exception of the ending.