So after a night of drinking I didn't think I would be up for a preview of 2k games new Bioshock, but when I got home I just couldn't resist. Well I can say first of all the first thing that I'm sure any player will notice about this game is the graphics. They are so crisp and fresh, the effects added in also play a huge part in the experience. The water in the first part of the game play looks as if your watching a cut-scene, it is so immense with texture and effect.
The sound in Bioshock is also amazing, adding to the creepiness and scare factor. You could easily pinpoint any sound that you hear because of the detail and reaction to a TV 2 speaker sound system (can't even wait to put it on the 6.1). A poster falling off the wall or a crazy creature sneaking around the corner can all be heard very clear and precise.
Being a first person shooter you have the basic controls and walk-around, but the developers did add a little twist, Plasmids, Plasmids get injected into to you to give you a different kinds of energy bounding abilities. One that you see in the demo is the ability to shoot electricity from your fingertips. Shooting these bolts into the water will kill anything presently in the water. Also electrocuting a door switch to overide it, and this is where we see how the developers have add that extra little puzzle. You'll eventually realize that you have to use these plasmids not only against enemies but also to help you into new parts of the game. Now I'm not going to spoil anything but I will say that bolts from the fingertips is not the only plasmid as the video at the end of the demo shows quite a few more that look to make the game very unique.
The creatures in Bioshock are extremely creepy and distinct in their features. From what I came across in the demo, I met the splicer, who I have yet to figure out, I just know they kinda look human but have messed up abilities and just want to rip you apart any chance they get. There are also bots that fly around that want to shred you with there chain guns, and of course the most known one, the Big Daddies, which you don't come in contact with too much in the demo but you do get to see there awesome power as they are most likely the most feared in the game. All the enemies do have a creepiness to them and are varied much.
Now I have been waiting for awhile for this game and yes I am one of the select few to download the demo even thought the game is out for sale on Aug 21st, but it was well worth it even if it did take 10 hours to download! Even if your not a big fan of FPS the graphics alone are an excuse to play the demo.
What the word on the street?
PS>Didn't want to go to much into the story of the game as I didn't want to spoil anyones fun in the demo...go experience it yourself, let me know what you think.
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