Necropsy: “BioShock” – A Pioneering Effort!

PLATFORM: PC

With our interest and consulting in bringing the experience of games closer to the engrossing, immersive experience typically had with a movie, BioShock represents one of the major successes in this endeavor.

PROS:
BioShock has an outstanding storyline and extraordinary environmental elements that literally grab you and pull you into the world, mirroring the hero’s descent into Rapture. The game was very well balanced and had enough variety of tasks, foes, rewards, and puzzles to be thoroughly enjoyable without being overwhelming.

CONS:
Very few, although, the antagonist had some trite lines and the voice acting could have used some help to make him much more menacing. The Fontaine character ended up sounding like a caricature of a 40s villain, rather than the “James Cagney” baddy that he could have been.

COULD MYTHOS HAVE HELPED?:
By using some simple directorial tricks such as secrets and staging, the acting performances could most likely have benefited, resulting in an even more cinematic experience, but all in all, this game was truly a marvel to play and I was saddened to see it end, much like I feel when completing an enjoyable book.