Platforms
- PCAug 21, 2007NAplayscoreNA0 Critics9.228.9K Players
- iOSAug 28, 20147.1playscore7.310 Critics6.81.23K Players
- PlayStation 3Oct 21, 20089.0playscore9.610 Critics9.110.7K Players
- Xbox 360Aug 21, 20078.8playscore9.84 Critics9.0153K Players
29 critic reviews · 83 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Bioshock for iOS isn’t perfect, and I can understand the hesitance from those that may have already played it before. But for newcomers, it’s still an experience that needs to be taken.
Eric Ford · Sep 03, 2014 Reviewed on iOSRead full review - In my opinion, the original BioShock is a nearly flawless experience. It’s lacking only in a few gameplay elements that were later introduced in BioShock 2, such as dual-wielding. But in being translated to iOS and touchscreens, it loses a lot more.
Jillian Werner · Sep 01, 2014 Reviewed on iOSRead full review - If you want a low-stakes return to Rapture, BioShock on iOS might do the trick. If you ratchet the difficulty down and accept the fact that you might not be able to hack every device or plunder every explorable area, having the world of BioShock closer than ever has its own charm. However, if you've never played before, you can likely find cheaper and better-looking versions on consoles or computers that won't be as tough to control.
Dave Rudden · Aug 29, 2014 Reviewed on iOSRead full review - We're still a ways off from perfecting mobile controls, it appears, and while the core product is still as engaging as ever, it needs some tweaking as far as its transition to mobile. Still, if this is the only feasible way you can experience the game, take the plunge. If you're just looking for a trip down memory lane, you might want to play with a PC or console.
Brittany Vincent · Aug 28, 2014 Reviewed on iOSRead full review - If you’ve never played it before and don’t have access to a console or computer, it’s a decent enough way to take a tour of Rapture - so long as you don’t mind touch controls for a shooter. Otherwise you’re probably better off experiencing the original on a bigger screen.
Rob Rich · Aug 28, 2014 Reviewed on iOSRead full review - The concept, characters and pacing are all leagues above the current competition; the genuinely shocking twists are worthy of a feature film. Unlike a movie, however, the experience here is always a personal one - a quest of discovery, a search for identity. Most remarkably, while the answers you desire do exist, the game does not give them away easily.
Charlie Barratt · Jun 24, 2012 Reviewed on PS3, X360Read full review - The story in BioShock is dark and satisfying, something that will make you contemplate it long after you've put the game down. And though combat takes a back seat to the enthralling atmosphere, it's still extremely satisfying to combine your plasmid powers with traditional weapons. The lack of any meaningful new content is disappointing, but this is still one of the finest first-person shooters around and a game that simply should not be missed.
Tom Mc Shea · Oct 28, 2008 Reviewed on PS3Read full review - The visuals are absolutely stunning! Although, framerate issues are still a problem if you don’t unlock them in the options menu, which then leads to reduced quality. If you’ve never played BioShock, you’re in for a real treat. However, the absence of the touted Challenge Room feature was very disappointing and hurts replayability.
Jonathan Marx · Oct 21, 2008 Reviewed on PS3Read full review - Go out and get your hands on BioShock -- you will thoroughly enjoy exploring the incredible story and the excellent action that the game is known for. However, if you've played the game before, or are expecting this to be the definitive version, that's can't be found here. Sure, the full trophy support and Survivor mode are great, and the Challenge Rooms could add a ton to the replayability (whenever it's implemented).
Jeff Haynes · Oct 15, 2008 Reviewed on PS3Read full review - It's not just the fact that BioShock is a real looker, or the fact that as a first-person shooter alone it stands up to all of its competitors; it's the thought and craftsmanship that went into realising Rapture, its emotionally-jarring denizens and its compelling and seamless narrative that pushes you willingly forward from chapter-to-chapter.
Greg Vallentin · Aug 30, 2007 Reviewed on PS3Read full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
Caught between powerful forces and hunted down by genetically mutated citizens, the player will come to grips with the mysterious and fascinating world of Rapture, a distinct Art Deco underwater utopia gone mad. BioShock not only challenges the players’ capacity to adapt and survive, but brings to question their values and commitment to the inhabitants of Rapture. With smart and adaptive AI, no encounter ever plays out the same, while numerous customization options provide gamers with an experience that adapts to their playing style.
Developer: Irrational Games