Which BioShock should I start?

The first one, of course! While the new one is in no way connected to the first two, I would start with the first one, so you have insight to the background of Rapture and Andrew Ryan's policy. Then if you play the second one, you will be aware of the idea of the entire concept behind Rapture and its inhabitants.

Should I play Bioshock 1 or 2 first?

You can play only Bioshock Infinite and understand the story, but it would be better if you play the prequel first. If you think Bioshock 1 is not that good, i recommend you to skip Bioshock 2 because it's not as good as Bioshock 1. But, if you want to play the DLCs, at least you must play Bioshock 1.

Should I play BioShock before BioShock Infinite?

Yes, you can play Bioshock Infinite without having played the other games in the Collection first. With that being said, it is highly recommended that you at least play the first ever Bioshock before Infinite.

Is BioShock Infinite better than Bioshock 1?

BioShock Infinite is a divisive video game. While some people declare it the masterpiece of the BioShock series, others proclaim that it wasn't nearly as good as the original. Regardless of your stance on the overall matter, we can safely say that it does some things better and some things worse.

Should I play BioShock 1 2 or infinite?

While there are some references to the first two games, Infinite takes place in a complete different setting with completely different characters. You should be able to jump right into the latest game in there series without skipping a beat. That being said, we definitely suggest playing the original Bioshock first.

BioShock: The Collection - Before You Buy

Is BioShock 1 and infinite connected?

The series consists of three main games. BioShock (2007) and BioShock 2 (2010) take place in the 1960s in the fictional underwater city of Rapture. BioShock Infinite (2013) is thematically and narratively tied to the first games, and takes place in 1912 aboard the floating city of Columbia.

Why is BioShock Infinite so different?

Bioshock Infinite tells its story very differently, though it does share some similarities with the original Bioshock. The biggest difference in storytelling between these games is that Booker Dewitt has a voice, which he uses often.

Is BioShock Infinite less scary?

Not nearly as creepy as the first 2 bioshock games which were straight up horror shooters. But this game has horror roots, meaning the game isn't nearly close to horror, but slight elements of the game are horror like.

Are all BioShock games connected?

2013's BioShock Infinite took players to the flying city of Columbia, leaving behind the underwater city of Rapture seen in BioShock 1 and 2. However, a major confrontation at the end of Infinite ends with a brief trip to Rapture, revealing that every BioShock game so far takes place in parallel universes.

Does BioShock 1 have multiple endings?

Good Ending / Bad Ending

There are two possible endings for BioShock that depend on how you treated little sisters throughout the game. If you choose to "harvest" more than one little sister, you will get the bad BioShock ending.

Why is BioShock 1 a masterpiece?

Every element of Bioshock's story and characters are incredibly nuanced and detailed, even down to the audio logs that you can pick up throughout the game. Some of these logs come from characters you never even meet and yet, are incredibly well written and acted.

How long does BioShock 1 take?

Main Story Length

On average, the campaign will take 12 hours to finish, possibly less if the game is on easy or normal difficulty.

Do you play as Big Daddy in BioShock 2?

In its sequel, BioShock 2, the player controls a prototype Big Daddy. They roam the underwater dystopian city of Rapture, mentally conditioned to protect the Little Sisters—little girls who harvest a substance called ADAM from corpses—thanks to a series of plasmids stripping them of their humanity and free will.

Does playing BioShock in order matter?

BioShock 1, then 2. It isn't essential, but it makes considerably more sense if you already know about the setting and what happened in the first game. Infinite is a completely different story set decades before BioShock 1. It makes no difference to play it first or last - however the DLC (Burial At Sea, I think?)

Why did they stop making BioShock games?

As for why he wanted to stop making BioShock games, Levine said the process of making BioShock Infinite had an adverse effect on his life. "I saw a picture of me when we first announced it. That was 2010. And then I saw a picture of me after I did an interview on NPR when we shipped it in 2013.

Is BioShock Infinite gory?

INNOVATIVE, BUT VIOLENT SHOOTER...

-Gory Violence: Blood is expelled from the bodies of enemies, and their heads can be blown or cut off.

How violent is BioShock 1?

Large blood-splatter effects occur as enemies are injured; pools of blood can be seen around corpses. Cutscenes also depict intense acts of violence: characters shot in the head at close range; a woman smothered to death with a pillow; a man impaled by a drill; a character nearly lobotomized with surgical tools.

Is the BioShock remaster bad?

The remastered version still has the same terrible mouse acceleration and fewer graphics options. According to some reviews, Remastered is also buggier than the original, with issues that were fixed in the 2007 release rearing their heads again.

Which BioShock game is the longest?

Why is 1999 mode in BioShock Infinite?

The mode is an obvious reference to System Shock 2, Irrational Games' first title, which was released in 1999.

Why is BioShock Infinite so controversial?

BioShock Infinite proved immensely controversial upon its release due to its depictions of racism, American exceptionalism and religious extremism. With the announcement of a new BioShock game in the works, it's time to look back at the last entry in the acclaimed series: BioShock Infinite.

Is BioShock Infinite a love story?

Whether it be a society in love with its own patented brand of American Exceptionalism, a leader in love with his own self-appointed immortal image, or a pair of people that come together to care for one another, BioShock Infinite is a love story.

Is BioShock Infinite an open world game?

While BioShock Infinite is by no means an open world game, the various locales within the game are nonetheless large and generally exciting.

Can I play BioShock Infinite without the first 2?

Yes. You can play any BioShock game without playing the others, though BioShock 2 will make more sense if you play the first one. Infinite is a completely different story, only thematically related to the original game.

What is a Big Daddy's weakness?

However, Big Daddies still remain vulnerable to armor-piercing ammo and electrical attacks.