Learn more about Bioshock - Xbox 360. (Flash demo) SynopsisImagine flying high above the arctic seas, anxiously awaiting your descent to dry land. Without warning, the plane plummets to the cold and unforgiving water at unimaginable speed. Once the aircraft makes contact, you realize that falling from the skies is only the beginning of this nightmare. Wrenched into Rapture, a doomed city beneath the sea, you come across a rusted bathysphere. You learn that this once idealistic society, the brainchild of a hopeful group of scientists, artists and industrialists, now has corpses littering the city limits.Going beyond run-and-gun corridors BioShock presents a unique and unpredictable first-person shooter experience in real time. In order to survive an onslaught of assailants, you must take control of your world by hacking mechanical devices, capturing security towers and crafting items to protect yourself. Upgrade your weapons and genetically modify your body to evade the grotesque ghouls who are after you. Make meaningful choices and mature decisions to ultimately answer the question: Should you exploit the innocent survivors of Rapture or save them?
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Playing this game is like watching a movie, and a really great movie at that. It really makes you think, and there are many twists and turns to keep you at bay. As for the gameplay, this is your standard FPS. You get standard retro weapons, like a revolver and tommy gun. You also get these super powers called "plasmids" that lets you light things up on fire, freeze, electrocute, etc. Nonetheless, the FPS fare is a great one. The controls are very smooth. The AI is also pretty good, although I wish there were more variations of enemies; the variety is rather bland. You can finish this game within 24 hours, even if you take your sweet time. Graphically, this game is superior to any current title with its utilization of Unreal 3 engine. If you love FPS and great stories, this game is for you. I recommend renting it, especially since the more popular games (ie. Halo 3) will be coming out, but that's just me.