Author Topic: Bioshock (Read 69717 times)

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #100 on:** August 23, 2007, 03:34:20 PM »

Because open-ended games like Metroid Prime and Bioshock are GOOD games... =)

Smoke39 · « **Reply #101 on:** August 23, 2007, 03:54:09 PM »

Humor me; give me some actual reasons why you think DX is so bad so I can have a meaningful argument with you about it!

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #102 on:** August 23, 2007, 04:34:31 PM »

I could, but this is not only a Bioshock thread, but I've also detailed my gripes in other threads in the past... =)

Back on topic, one thing I really like about this game is that enemies "respawn" in a really convincing manner...You could backtrack to an area and you might see an enemy enter into the room from another entrance, giving the illusion that they've just wandered in from another part of the city...(Or sometimes they might come in behind you a minute later...One time, I entered a room, ransacked some goodies, and turned around to find a Splicer coming in and being surprised by my being there...Neat stuff...)

ShyGuy · « **Reply #103 on:** August 23, 2007, 09:33:20 PM »

Atlas on the radio is a total ripoff of Far Cry, right?

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #104 on:** August 23, 2007, 10:47:21 PM »

Atlas needs to learn when to shut up... >=|

Caliban · « **Reply #105 on:** August 24, 2007, 02:53:44 PM »

Even though I am not able to get this game at the moment, I still want to hear how good the soundtrack is for this gorgeous game.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #106 on:** August 24, 2007, 02:58:18 PM »

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Originally posted by: Caliban
Even though I am not able to get this game at the moment, I still want to hear how good the soundtrack is for this gorgeous game.

The limited edition soundtrack is terrible, it only has 3 songs and they are lame except for Under the Sea.

Dirk Temporo · « **Reply #107 on:** August 24, 2007, 03:44:55 PM »

Who the hell doesn't like Deus Ex?

Commies, that's who. Deus Ex is an amazing game.

Mashiro · « **Reply #108 on:** August 25, 2007, 05:10:32 AM »

<--- Never played Deus EX.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #109 on:** August 25, 2007, 09:27:12 AM »

DRM and Sony screwed users

Caliban · « **Reply #110 on:** August 25, 2007, 09:36:48 AM »

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Originally posted by: Caliban
Even though I am not able to get this game at the moment, I still want to hear how good the soundtrack is for this gorgeous game.

The limited edition soundtrack is terrible, it only has 3 songs and they are lame except for Under the Sea.

12 tracks on that free download. /Ownage

Pro666, from what I read somewhere else (on kotaku I think), if you uninstall the game prior to reinstalling it you can install as many times as you want, what securom(sp?) does is prevent you from doing more than 2 installations for seperate machines.

Caliban · « **Reply #111 on:** August 25, 2007, 09:49:33 AM »

Ah, it seems I didn't quite understand what Pro666 was trying to say, after reading that info on Engadget I understood it, my apologies...Sony you should really burn down to ashes.

Ceric · « **Reply #112 on:** August 25, 2007, 10:15:52 AM »

You could just play the 360 version. I'm sure that Sony is hard at work trying to get a PS3 version.

Smoke39 · « **Reply #113 on:** August 25, 2007, 11:10:11 AM »

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You could just play the 360 version.

Unless you don't have a 360 or want decent controls. I wonder if the Steam version is free of this junk.

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #114 on:** August 26, 2007, 12:41:19 PM »

Nah, go ahead and get the 360 version, would you kindly...

UERD · « **Reply #115 on:** August 26, 2007, 03:38:15 PM »

Confirmed: Bioshock sucks. Thanks to Sony Defense Force for the excellent tip.

Highlights of the review, referring to the XBox and PC-exclusive title:

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...Let this game cook in the oven just a little bit longer and wait for the superior PS3 version. Cleaned up textures, animations, AI, extra weapons, Home space, standard HDD and Blu-ray will make this flawed game into a perfect gem.

Ceric · « **Reply #116 on:** August 26, 2007, 03:49:40 PM »

So which is the better version?

Kairon · « **Reply #117 on:** August 26, 2007, 04:21:21 PM »

But I thought that they just flatout denied that it's coming to PS3?

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #118 on:** August 26, 2007, 04:40:20 PM »

Ahahaha, I like how most 360/PS3 multiplatform games look worse on PS3...Plus, just as Kairon said, it's never happening...

"So which is the better version?"

Between the PC and 360 version? I have a really recent computer, yet the game runs at an unplayable framerate even on medium settings...If you can somehow get the game running at its max settings on your rig, and you prefer using the mouse, then I see no real reason to avoid it...But if your computer hates the demo and you have a 360, definitely bite for the 360 version...

ShyGuy · « **Reply #119 on:** August 26, 2007, 04:44:55 PM »

What're your PC specs Bill? I think the game is a little demanding when it comes to video cards.

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #120 on:** August 26, 2007, 04:53:05 PM »

Core(TM)2 CPU 6420 @ 2.13GHz (need Pentium 4/Athlon XP minimum)
2.13 GHz CPU speed performance-rated at 4.80 GHz (need 2.13 GHz)
2 GB RAM (need 1 GB)
NVIDIA GeForce 7500 LE video card
256 MB Video RAM (need 128 MB)
Video Card 3D Acceleration (required)
Video HW Transform & Lighting [i[(required)
Vertex Shader Ver. 3.0 (need 3.0)
Pixel Shader Ver. 3.0 (need 3.0)

Everything I have passes with flying colors, so I have no idea what's up... =)

ShyGuy · « **Reply #121 on:** August 26, 2007, 05:12:45 PM »

Hmm, I tried the demo on a 1.8ghz dual core intel, 1gb ram, GF 8500gt, and Vista premium OS. It ran fine (I'm guessing around 25-30fps) on medium settings with reflections and shaders turned up to high.

The only thing that's really bigger than yours is the video card, so I'm guessing you have to upgrade. Or maybe you have a bunch of bloatware running in the background.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #122 on:** August 26, 2007, 07:26:41 PM »

I never got the chance to try the demo on my computer because, well my computer quit working on me though I am in the process of upgrading.

What I have:

-4GB of RAM
-8800 GTX
-E6600

So my guess is that I should be able to run the game great, heck before I upgraded the RAM I could play Oblivion on ultra with smooth framerates.

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #123 on:** August 27, 2007, 02:32:42 AM »

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The only thing that's really bigger than yours is the video card, so I'm guessing you have to upgrade.

Too bad I have no desire to upgrade my PC for the same price as a console, especially when the console version is just fine and dandy at its max PC settings at a silky smooth 30 fps... =3

ShyGuy · « **Reply #124 on:** August 27, 2007, 03:45:34 AM »

Welcome to the reason PC gaming is dying...

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Author Topic: Bioshock (Read 69717 times)