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Indebted to the wrong people, with his life on the line, veteran of the U.S. Cavalry and now hired gun, Booker DeWitt has only one opportunity to wipe his slate clean. He must rescue Elizabeth, a mysterious girl imprisoned since childhood and locked up in the flying city of Columbia.
BioShock Infinite is a fps, story rich and action game
developed by Irrational Games and Virtual Programming (Linux)
and published by 2K.
Released on March 25th 2013 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux
in 11 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Japanese, Korean and Traditional Chinese.
It has received 140,682 reviews of which 131,970 were positive and 8,712 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. 😍
The game is currently priced at 29.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 4.00€ on Instant Gaming.
The Steam community has classified BioShock Infinite into these genres:
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Windows
- OS *: Windows Vista Service Pack 2 32-bit
- Processor: Intel Core 2 DUO 2.4 GHz / AMD Athlon X2 2.7 GHz
- Memory: 2GB
- Hard Disk Space: 20 GB free
- Video Card: DirectX10 Compatible ATI Radeon HD 3870 / NVIDIA 8800 GT / Intel HD 3000 Integrated Graphics
- Video Card Memory: 512 MB
- Sound: DirectX Compatible
MacOS
- OS: 10.12 (Sierra)
- Processor: 2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (Dual-Core)
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Hard Disk Space: 30 GB
- Video Memory: 512 MB
- Video Card: ATI Radeon HD 3870 / NVidia Geforce 640M / Intel HD4000
- Additional: BioShock Infinite supports both the Microsoft Xbox 360 wired gamepad and the PlayStation 3 Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller in addition to the Macintosh mouse and keyboard
- NOTICE: This game is not supported on volumes formatted as Mac OS Extended (Case Sensitive)
- NOTICE: The following video chipsets are unsupported for BioShock Infinite: ATI RADEON 2000 series, HD 4670, HD 6490M and 6630M, NVIDIA 9000 series, 320M, 330M, Intel HD 3000, Intel Integrated GMA chipsets and 3100
- NOTICE: The Mac version of Bioshock Infinite is available in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish only.
Linux
- OS: Ubuntu 14.10, Mint 17.1 or similar Linux distribution
- Processor: Intel Core 2 DUO 2.4 GHz / AMD Athlon X2 2.7 GHz
- Memory: 4GB
- Hard Disk Space: 20 GB Free
- Video Card: NVidia/AMD OpenGL 4.1/DirectX 10.0 level compatible
- Video RAM: 1GB
- Sound: ALSA/PulseAudio compatible
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Review of BioShock Infinite: A Journey Beyond Reality! BioShock Infinite is not just a first-person shooter; it’s a philosophical parable, a political satire, and an emotional story of redemption, all wrapped in an incredibly beautiful package. Story and Atmosphere: The game transports us to the year 1912, into the flying city of Columbia — an idealistic utopia built on patriotism, religious fanaticism, and blind belief in exceptionalism. At first glance, Columbia is an architectural marvel, a celebration of art and technology. But beneath its shining facade lurk racism, social inequality, and cruelty. We play as Booker DeWitt, a man with a heavy past who ventures into this city to find a girl named Elizabeth. However, the deeper you get, the clearer it becomes: nothing is as simple as it seems. The plot constantly throws unexpected twists, challenging players to think about themes like choice and predestination, personal responsibility, guilt, and redemption. The ending leaves a profound emotional impact and stays with you long after the credits roll. Gameplay: At its core, the game is a dynamic shooter with elements of superpowers ("Vigors") that allow you to set enemies on fire, levitate them, or hurl objects with telekinesis. The controls are tight and responsive, and the combat is intense — especially thanks to the sky-line system that lets you zip around during battles. The game masterfully balances combat, exploration, and dialogue. The pacing is expertly tuned: it lets you soak in Columbia’s atmosphere, then throws you into tense battles, and then slows down again for more introspective exploration. Elizabeth: Elizabeth is one of the best companions ever created in video games. She is independent, never gets in the way, actively helps in battles (by throwing ammo, health packs, and money), and truly brings the world to life. Her character development, charm, and voice acting make her feel like a real person, not just a quest objective. Graphics and Sound: Columbia is breathtaking. The color palette is bright, sunny, and almost fairy-tale-like at times. The attention to detail is astonishing: you can spend hours admiring the architecture, signs, posters, and citizens' outfits. The soundtrack deserves special praise. The game cleverly blends covers of popular songs into the early 20th-century style, creating an atmosphere that feels both familiar and unsettling. Flaws: The game isn’t perfect. Some battles towards the end can feel repetitive, and the abundance of combat sometimes disrupts the contemplative tone of the exploration. Also, not everyone will appreciate the abundance of story mysteries and the need to piece together certain plot points — especially toward the finale. Conclusion: BioShock Infinite is more than just a game. It is a work of art that evokes emotions, asks profound questions, and leaves a lasting mark on the heart. It combines everything the video game medium can offer at its best: interactivity, storytelling, artistic expression, and emotional power. Score: 9.5/10 Highly recommended for anyone who values deep stories and unforgettable worlds.
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A game has never left such a profound impression on me, the story is the most thought provoking and interesting video game stories I think I've ever encountered. It gives hints of the original games while still being fresh and different, allowing players that are new to the series to enjoy a Bioshock game without having to understand the origins, and the scenery is nothing short of breath taking. I don't think anyone has done a companion NPC as good as Elizabeth since this game. She feels profoundly real, she doesn't repeat the same tired voice lines (in fact she never repeats a single one) or get stuck on scenery, she comments on the world around her, and interacts with the playable character as if she's her own person, it's truly an excellent portrayal of an NPC. This game isn't just a game, it's a thought provoking story told in the most beautiful and tragic way. A truly phenomenal game <3
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Wonderful game, everything is beautiful in it and if you're oldschool bioshock fan or had liked since the classic bioshock 1 & 2, you will enjoy this of course even if the story and game is too different That's Columbia a giant city than Rapture and it takes years before events of Bioshock 1 those are people who enjoyed it and others not, but up to you and it just depends of your taste and how long you will enjoy the game in general, i highly recommend it and the game is very great, worth playing so buy it, does worth many penny no matter how 10/10 Best game of year still in the days of today. P.S: lol pathetic idiots giving me jester reward because has no argument, just get a life and deal with it.
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10 years ago I played Bioshock Infinite for the first time. I was living in a dormitory and my roommate just bought a new pc for himself. He shared some games with me, including Infinite. Gosh, I remember how we spent hours discussing the plot, death and life of characters, other universes and time travelling. I wrote some short novels inspired by the adventures of Booker and Elizabeth. Years gone, I have a family, living in other country and have no connection with that friend... Feel warm thinking about that time. And the game still looks brilliant, for me it's a masterpiece.
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Frequently Asked Questions
BioShock Infinite is currently priced at 29.99€ on Steam.
BioShock Infinite is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 29.99€ on Steam.
BioShock Infinite received 131,970 positive votes out of a total of 140,682 achieving an impressive rating of 9.26.
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BioShock Infinite was developed by Irrational Games and Virtual Programming (Linux) and published by 2K.
BioShock Infinite is playable and fully supported on Windows.
BioShock Infinite is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
BioShock Infinite is playable and fully supported on Linux.
BioShock Infinite is a single-player game.
There are 5 DLCs available for BioShock Infinite. Explore additional content available for BioShock Infinite on Steam.
BioShock Infinite does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
BioShock Infinite supports Remote Play on Tablet and Remote Play on TV. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.
BioShock Infinite is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for BioShock Infinite.
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Online players
323
Developer
Irrational Games,
Virtual Programming (Linux)
Publisher
2K
Release
25 Mar 2013
Platforms
Remote Play
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