But particularly noteworthy is yet another thing: Any tantrums and despair are left to me when installing "Bioshock Infinte" spared, not as it was in many other games of the case, "Bioshock 2" by the way included. The fact that they are time bound to Steam, has at least given me no problems. After almost a 3/4 hour the game was installed, then was fortunately only a small update to. Then it was already going to go and I can tell you in advance, "Bioshock Infinte" not only makes fun as hell, but sets my views by also setting standards for this year ...
--- Story ---
"Bring us the girl and will settle your fault," it sounds as if they (Booker DeWitt), of a confused couple, as in the first part of the series, will be driven to a lighthouse on the coast of Maine. This time, however, they are literally catapulted into the air and land in a city no less than they are crazy, the "Splicers" in "Rapture" whose residents. Built by a prophet named Zachary Comstock and characterized by its religious, patriotic and xenophobic propaganda. No wonder that they will soon be persecuted and attacked. As a "false shepherd" they are entitled, but that does not stop them from Elizabeth, which has the special ability parallel worlds -sogenannte "cracks" - open to free from the clutches Comstock ....
All these aspects toss at the beginning of a very large number of questions, but their answers they need to wait. In the course of the plot rather more questions are added are as resolved. More and more the focus is on the personal stories of Booker and Elizabeth, the mystery of the city and its exceptional special forces through the "Virgos" remain largely in the shade. Nevertheless, the voltage is increased more and more and soon lead the threads together. Decisive here is the end sequence which is extremely complex and confusing in itself but dissolves the story largely.
One thing I can promise: you will be overwhelmed at the end of their enthusiasm and the amount of information to be, get to them. That hereby is probably the best history of the video game industry has been told this year, you should make absolutely clear itself!
--- --- Gameplay
Unfortunately, partly disappointment has set me in this aspect of "Bioshock Infinite". To explain: I have a lot in advance Trailer and videos of "Bioshock Infinte" considered, this was still loudly announced that allow the skills of Elizabeth and Booker combine in the fight. This is also true to the extent that her companion can open "cracks" that support them in the fight, such as a turret. However, the young woman does not actively participate in the fight, as it was still shown in a video. In my opinion, a great pity, since herewith many combinations would have been possible. Nevertheless, Elizabeth makes for a completely different feel than they did in Bioshock 1 and 2, where they are drawn most of the time alone in the dark tunnel. Through her female companion, they have at least someone with whom they can talk. That "Bioshock Infinite" still a strong connection to its predecessors, has noticed it on the one hand to the interface (loading screens, displays, etc.) and on the other hand in the fierce and brutal skirmishes. As in the second part, it is possible for them a handgun (from pistols to Minigun, and more) (this time called "Vigors") to use at the same time and the special abilities. These substances genverändernden invite helpless to throw their opponents into the air or flush them off in short process. The already known flashes and the element of fire are back on the field again. Her adversaries consist largely of people, larger chunks they will get more rarely thrown before the gun, they have it however in itself ... Unfortunately occur with the recurrent skirmishes slight fatigue, since they are often covered with a great heap of opponents that "disoriented" act all right. "Quality, not quantity" would have been definitely better here. At least a little loosening bring entertaining rides to the "Skylines" (a kind of rail network for the interconnection of neighborhoods) by which they can shoot at their opponents at will.
Compared to the two predecessors is the gameplay, in my opinion, to say the least, a little crash or disappointment for me. Many possibilities and options were and inexplicably not used simply by 2k. Room for improvement in a possible continuation is thus quite yet.
--- Game World, Atmosphere ---
The sky is blue and covered with huge white clouds, the sun is shining with full fervor on the magnificent buildings and statues of "Columbia". People look forward to and enjoy the day with a walk in the park. So the perfect utopia of Zachary Comstock -and- does indeed, as they experience the flying city at the beginning of their adventure. The gloomy and frightening atmosphere in the narrow aisles "Rapture's" found in "Columbia" no place. But appearances are deceptive, because soon they get to dark and gloomy places. And the sky darkens and lightning zipping through the black clouds. The city is burning, but a real horror mood like this just like its predecessors not arise, still will try in vain to it. Nevertheless: "Columbia" shows from many different sides and visually impressive it is anyway. Propaganda Posters and small movies about Comstock and the city create a unique atmosphere.
"Columbia" is every bit as excellent as implemented "Rapture", but it is failing to create an equally haunting atmosphere. The decision to set progresses action on dismal level, is not what I expected. Bloody battles in glorious sunshine might have been a more interesting variant with more passion could be converted ...
--- Graphics, animation, sound ---
... Especially as the lighting effects, as well as the rest of the graphics, were wonderfully developed. Muddy textures, even if available, falling in the harmonious overall image on less and are also covered by the often dark places. -Maybe Even one of the best graphics of 2013. Only the class animations can outbid: people move smoothly, their opponents react realistically to hit by bullets as well as by "Vigors" and they experience nasty-nice changes on their hands by taking selbiger. Even the giant mechanical bird called "Songbird" is animated great. Like his horrible screams, also shots and voices of the characters listen to authentic. Moreover, the soundtrack is of excellent quality, especially the song "Will the Circle be Unbroken" gets under your skin and is in some ways a tribute to the action. The always wiedergehrende melody in combat annoying after a while!
--- Conclusion ---
"Bring us the girl and will settle your fault," so has everything in "Bioshock Infinite" started and it will all end well ... The fictional story of 2K title has influenced me more and to think excited than ever to another Game has managed before. With Booker DeWitt, Elizabeth and Zachary Comstock also complex and three completely different characters were created, which true humanity was breathed. Unfortunately, can not be said about the gameplay such "Infinity" and perfection, here was missed mainly to bring more variety to the gameplay. Nevertheless: He who does not goes by "Columbia", invites himself to blame, which is currently to be paid by any other game ...
