Author Topic: Bioshock (Read 67915 times)

S-U-P-E-R · « **Reply #75 on:** August 17, 2007, 10:20:28 PM »

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Sweet. Let me know what the multiplayer is like.

There is no multiplayer.

I guess it was inevitable that that troll would fly over someone's head

Smoke39 · « **Reply #76 on:** August 17, 2007, 11:45:20 PM »

When do we PC users get a demo? I wanna play (and see how it'll run on my aging rig)!

Kairon · « **Reply #77 on:** August 18, 2007, 01:14:41 AM »

Umm... Bioshock is less like Half Life and more like Oblivion, correct? I just saw a vid with a lot of combat gameplay, so I was a little taken aback.

Smoke39 · « **Reply #78 on:** August 18, 2007, 05:07:56 PM »

I hope Bioshock isn't like either of those borefests.

bustin98 · « **Reply #79 on:** August 18, 2007, 07:26:03 PM »

I believe there are slight RPG elements to the game, though for me the similarities to Half Life 2 are quite striking.

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #80 on:** August 20, 2007, 12:14:03 PM »

Since I don't have my 360 connected to the internets right now (because here in my apartment my TV is downstairs, my router is upstairs, and I don't feel like dragging a cable down), I'm going to try the PC demo that just came out...

18 hours to go! =|

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #81 on:** August 20, 2007, 12:17:59 PM »

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Since I don't have my 360 connected to the internets right now (because here in my apartment my TV is downstairs, my router is upstairs, and I don't feel like dragging a cable down), I'm going to try the PC demo that just came out...

18 hours to go! =|

Didn't know you were getting Bioshock Bill.

Kairon · « **Reply #82 on:** August 20, 2007, 05:03:47 PM »

"Little sisters"

Smoke39 · « **Reply #83 on:** August 21, 2007, 01:56:11 AM »

I just found out Bioshock requires shader model 3 to run! No Bioshock for me. ):

I could buy a shiny new graphics card for a little over a hundred bucks, but considering I'm stuck with AGP and a primitive single-core processor I'm wondering if I'd be better off finally building a new computer. :/

UltimatePartyBear · « **Reply #84 on:** August 21, 2007, 03:36:53 AM »

You might as well wait a little longer. Both AMD and Intel are on the cusp of big new releases. Even if you don't want the new stuff, it should drive down prices.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #85 on:** August 21, 2007, 11:09:37 AM »

So I hear this games sucks now because it crops the image in 16:9 mode.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #86 on:** August 21, 2007, 11:21:50 AM »

What's that? Forced letterboxing on PCs?

Sir_Stabbalot · « **Reply #87 on:** August 21, 2007, 11:27:39 AM »

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So I hear this games sucks now because it crops the image in 16:9 mode.

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What's that? Forced letterboxing on PCs?

The explanation I heard is that the game was developed for widescreen and in 4:3 it renders the areas that normally wouldn't be there. The reverse of cropping, actually.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #88 on:** August 21, 2007, 11:34:27 AM »

Aha, so you REGAIN real estate?

So much for the widescreen revolution.

Sir_Stabbalot · « **Reply #89 on:** August 21, 2007, 11:44:57 AM »

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Aha, so you REGAIN real estate?

So much for the widescreen revolution.

Yep.

Never really liked widescreens, personally.

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #90 on:** August 21, 2007, 01:55:32 PM »

Well the PC demo doesn't run for **** on my computer, which runs Half-Life 2 (+ Epi 1) at its maximum settings at optimal framerate...Yay for unefficient PC software...

I couldn't even play the game, so I guess I'll have to just make a gamble and jump into the 360 version without knowing whether I'll like it or not... =)

Sir_Stabbalot · « **Reply #91 on:** August 21, 2007, 02:00:41 PM »

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Well the PC demo doesn't run for **** on my computer, which runs Half-Life 2 (+ Epi 1) at its maximum settings at optimal framerate...Yay for unefficient PC software...

I couldn't even play the game, so I guess I'll have to just make a gamble and jump into the 360 version without knowing whether I'll like it or not... =)

Or get the 360 demo.

And I know how you feel, a full day of torrenting only to find out it runs like molasses.

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #92 on:** August 21, 2007, 02:56:01 PM »

But that'd require me either bringing my TV and 360 up here to my router or getting a really, REALLY long ethernet cable to take downstairs... =3

Sir_Stabbalot · « **Reply #93 on:** August 21, 2007, 02:57:49 PM »

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But that'd require me either bringing my TV and 360 up here to my router or getting a really, REALLY long ethernet cable to take downstairs... =3

Shut up and carry it you sissy.

Seriously, do it. At the very least you'll be able to make a decision without risking $60.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #94 on:** August 21, 2007, 03:00:17 PM »

I downloaded the demo and tried it on a PC today. Not very long for a 1.8gb download. Smooth enough on medium settings (low end dual core intel, 1gb DDR2, and a 8500 DX10 card) Looks very pretty on high settings, water is probably the best I've seen.

The gameplay (when you were actually playing not just observing whatever the game wanted you to see or listening to the radio man) was good, I get the Doom3 comparisons, the game is very dark and alternates between foreboding and frantic. Seems like a very good shooter, just not revolutionary.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #95 on:** August 21, 2007, 09:52:26 PM »

The reason to get Bioshock is for the coolest limited edition ever with a shiny action figure and soundtrack! Oh wait you have to pay $100 on ebay for it now, oh well, at least I am special since I have it!

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #96 on:** August 22, 2007, 12:25:28 PM »

Got the game, it was worth the gamble...

I'm up to where you run into Dr. Steinman for the first time...It's a really good game so far...Probably not a 10, but this is definitely at least 9 material...

My favorite part about this game is that the enemies have little psychotic conversations with themselves and other enemies, and it really adds a lot to the atmosphere!

that Baby guy · « **Reply #97 on:** August 22, 2007, 12:29:13 PM »

What is so good about it now? I'm just curious.

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #98 on:** August 22, 2007, 12:44:50 PM »

The game feels more like an adventure game than a straight-up shooter (sorta like Metroid Prime), and the combat is more strategically-oriented, which is something I really appreciate...Say you sneak up on a couple enemies standing in a pool of water...You could just take them out head-on, but you could also shock the water with your genetic powers (plasmids) to kill them instantly, or you could find a security bot (a flying turret, basically) and hack it so it'll go after them, etc...There's a lot of options to choose from as you progress and gain new powers...

Smoke39 · « **Reply #99 on:** August 23, 2007, 03:27:45 PM »

If you like the open-endedness of Bioshock, how can you not appreciate the same thing in Deus Ex, Bill? D:

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Author Topic: Bioshock (Read 67915 times)