Info about BioShock™:

Official game description:
BioShock is a shooter unlike any you've ever played, loaded with weapons and tactics never seen. You'll have a complete arsenal at your disposal from simple revolvers to grenade launchers and chemical throwers, but you'll also be forced to genetically modify your DNA to create an even more deadly weapon: you. Injectable plasmids give you super human powers: blast electrical currents into water to electrocute multiple enemies, or freeze them solid and obliterate them with the swing of a wrench.  
No encounter ever plays out the same, and no two gamers will play the game the same way.  
*   Biologically modify your body: send fire storming from your fingertips and unleash a swarm of killer hornets hatched from the veins in your arms.  
*   Hack devices and systems, upgrade your weapons and craft new ammo variants.  
*   Turn everything into a weapon: the environment, your body, fire and water, and even your worst enemies.  
*   Explore an incredible and unique art deco world hidden deep under the ocean.
BioShock: Breaking the Mold
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A free download that takes an inside look at the art of BioShock.

Release date: Aug 21, 2007

Categories: First-Person Shooter, Character Progression, Exploration, Immersive Sim, Story-driven Gameplay, Atmospheric Horror, Action Adventure

Feature scans:
- Wiki: score 10; verdict: High External Data Dependency; summary: The primary issue identified from user feedback is the heavy reliance on external data sources for basic gameplay functionality and information. Users frequently mention the need to use external resources like Baidu, Google, and wiki pages to resolve issues and understand game mechanics, indicating a significant dependency on external data.
- Proton/Linux: score 10; verdict: Works Well; summary: The game runs well on Linux using Proton, with users reporting successful gameplay without significant issues. There are no major complaints specifically tied to Linux or Proton compatibility, indicating a smooth experience for Linux users.
- Steam Deck: score 90; verdict: Broken; summary: The analysis of user feedback reveals significant issues with the game, particularly frequent crashes and game-breaking bugs, which severely impact the user experience. Additionally, concerns about anti-cheat measures and outdated controls have been noted. These issues contribute to a less enjoyable gaming experience and highlight areas that need improvement.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $5.00 - $15.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence suggests that while the game is often considered worth it at full price, many users find it more appealing when purchased on sale. The mentions of buying the game on promotion and the frequent sales for a couple of bucks indicate that the community perceives a fair price to be lower than the full price. The repeated emphasis on purchasing during promotions suggests a price range that is significantly lower than the current base game price of $19.99.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 16.0h
  - Story completion: 12.0h
  - Session length: N/A
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides direct statements about the playtime for BioShock. The first quote mentions it took the player a bit over 16 hours to finish the game on medium difficulty, indicating a typical game completion time. The second quote states the game has approximately 20 hours of gameplay, which aligns with the game completion time. The third quote specifies that the campaign is approximately 10 hours, suggesting the story completion time. The fourth quote mentions 12 hours of honest gameplay, which can be interpreted as the typical time to complete the main story.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game initially feels repetitive due to the hacking mini-game and combat mechanics, but it becomes more enjoyable once players upgrade their weapons and abilities.
  - Stance: Fun after initial repetition
  - Anchor: Upgrading weapons and abilities
  - Time to anchor: 1h 0m
  - Friction: repetitive hacking mini-game; repetitive combat; tedious enemy encounters
  - Unlock drivers: upgrading weapons; acquiring new abilities
  - Conditions: story progression; exploration; normal difficulty with vita-chambers turned off
- Player Archetypes:
  - Story-First Explorer (sale)
    - Motivation: Engaging narrative and accessibility.
    - Playstyle: Explores the game world and story at a leisurely pace, enjoying the discovery of new elements.
    - Experience: newcomer
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: new player; casual gamer
    - Reference games: Half-Life; FTL: Faster Than Light
  - Immersive Sim Veteran (buy)
    - Motivation: Depth, replayability, and immersive experience.
    - Playstyle: Customizes abilities and playthroughs, enjoys the game's depth and complexity.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: veteran gamer; immersive sim fan
    - Reference games: Half-Life; System Shock 2
  - Value-Conscious Narrative Fan (sale)
    - Motivation: Narrative richness and value for money.
    - Playstyle: Enjoys the game at a moderate pace, appreciating the story and lore while being mindful of the game's value.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: narrative fan; value-conscious gamer
    - Reference games: System Shock 2


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Stunning Visuals and Design (weight 0.32): The game is widely praised for its beautiful scenery and graphics, with many players describing it as visually stunning and a masterpiece.
- Innovative Gameplay Mechanics (weight 0.28): The game introduces innovative gameplay mechanics such as the use of 'Рука' and a variety of plasmids and weapons, offering diverse playstyles.
- Overall Positive Reception (weight 0.27): Many players describe the game as good overall, despite some issues that may arise.
- Amazing Storyline (weight 0.24): The story is highlighted as amazing and noteworthy, contributing greatly to the game's appeal.
- Unique and Brilliant Atmosphere (weight 0.19): Players appreciate the game's unique and brilliant atmosphere, which significantly enhances the overall gaming experience.
- Incredible World Building (weight 0.19): The game features incredible world-building and voice acting, which adds depth to the gaming experience.
- Remastered Version Works Well (weight 0.13): The remastered version of the game is reported to work great, although some players are cautiously optimistic about its performance.
- Intellectual Engagement (weight 0.08): The game's complexity and depth make players feel smart and engaged.
- Comparisons to Other Games (weight 0.07): The game is favorably compared to other notable games like System Shock 2, indicating its high quality and appeal.

Common complaints:
- Sound issues and bugs (weight 0.48): Many players report that the sound does not work at all or stops working under certain conditions.
- Frequent game crashes (weight 0.36): The game crashes frequently, causing frustration and interruptions in gameplay.
- Game is boring (weight 0.35): Players find the gameplay boring and not engaging, leading to a lack of enjoyment.
- Poor gun mechanics (weight 0.3): The gun mechanics are criticized for feeling awkward and not enjoyable.
- Save file corruption (weight 0.27): Players report losing progress due to save file corruption.
- Settings reset to default (weight 0.22): Players experience issues with settings resetting to default, including graphics and keybinds.
- Performance issues (weight 0.22): The game has performance issues, including severe FPS drops and poor optimization.
- Lacks remarkable gameplay features (weight 0.22): The gameplay is criticized for lacking remarkable features and replayability.
- Game requires troubleshooting (weight 0.22): Players need to troubleshoot to get the game to boot and run properly.
- Graphical issues (weight 0.22): Players report various graphical issues, including glitchy shadows and poor graphics.
- Physics and AI issues (weight 0.21): The physics and AI in the game are criticized for not aging well and being awkward.
- Game-breaking bugs (weight 0.19): Players encounter game-breaking bugs that prevent progression and cause crashes.
- Poor port quality (weight 0.17): The game is criticized for being a bad port, especially on PC.
- Visibility and HUD issues (weight 0.17): The game has visibility issues, including poor brightness options and bad HUD design.
- Story and plot criticism (weight 0.17): The story and plot are criticized for being unengaging and derivative.
- Compatibility issues (weight 0.13): The game has compatibility issues with modern hardware and requires compatibility mode.
- Poor audio mixing (weight 0.12): The audio mixing is considered poor and annoying.
- No fullscreen or controller support (weight 0.12): The game lacks support for fullscreen mode and controllers.
- DRM and update issues (weight 0.12): Criticism of DRM and updates that negatively impact the game.
- Map and navigation issues (weight 0.12): The map system is criticized for being bad and causing navigation issues.
- Morality system criticism (weight 0.12): The morality system is criticized for falling short and being unbalanced.
- Censorship and aesthetic issues (weight 0.12): Players report censorship issues and criticize the game's aesthetics.
- Unreal Engine issues (weight 0.07): Players report issues related to the Unreal Engine.
- Developer incompetence (weight 0.06): Criticism directed at the developers for perceived incompetence.

Gameplay feedback:
- Variety in Gameplay Mechanics (weight 0.22): The game offers a variety of gameplay mechanics, providing players with a diverse toolset and keeping the experience fresh and engaging.
- Engaging Story and Atmosphere (weight 0.19): The game features a compelling story and immersive atmosphere that keeps players engaged throughout their progression.
- AI and Combat Mechanics (weight 0.14): The AI moments and combat gameplay loop are key elements that define the game's combat mechanics, providing a dynamic and engaging experience.
- Plasmid System and Vita-Chambers (weight 0.13): The Plasmid system for character upgrades and the Vita-Chamber checkpoint system are unique features that enhance the gameplay experience.
- Shooter Mechanics and Unique Gameplay (weight 0.13): The game is praised for its shooter mechanics and the unique gameplay mechanic 'Рука', which adds a distinctive element to the gameplay.
- Immersive Sim and Hit Feedback (weight 0.13): The game is described as a light immersive sim first-person shooter with commendable hit feedback, enhancing the overall immersion.
- Criticism of Gameplay and Quests (weight 0.12): Some players criticize the gameplay as poor and express dissatisfaction with the fetch quests, indicating areas for potential improvement.
- Comparison to Other Shock Games (weight 0.08): Players often compare this game to other titles in the Shock series, noting similarities and differences in gameplay and mechanics.

Performance notes:
- Frequent game crashes (weight 0.28): The game experiences frequent crashes, which are described as game-breaking issues by many players.
- Performance and optimization issues (weight 0.23): Players report terrible performance and optimization issues, including problems with FPS and memory leakage.
- Sound and settings issues (weight 0.22): Players report various sound issues, including bugs where sound does not turn off and settings resetting unexpectedly.
- Hardware compatibility issues (weight 0.17): The game has problems with hardware compatibility, requiring troubleshooting or compatibility mode to boot.
- Save file problems (weight 0.13): There are issues with save files being lost, which can be frustrating for players who lose their progress.
- Graphical glitches (weight 0.12): There are graphical issues such as glitchy shadows and blank white screens that affect the gaming experience.
- Display issues (weight 0.12): Players encounter issues with resolution changes and lack of fullscreen support, which can be disruptive.
- Loading screen problems (weight 0.06): The game does not make it past loading screens, preventing players from accessing the game.

Recommendations:
- Recommend remastered version (weight 0.28): Many players suggest trying or switching to the remastered version of the game for an improved experience.
- Try original on consoles (weight 0.11): A few players recommend playing the original version of the game on consoles like PS3 or Xbox 360, possibly for nostalgia or specific features.
- Use quick save frequently (weight 0.08): Players advise to have quick save ready, indicating that the game might have challenging sections or moments where progress can be lost.
- Play other related games (weight 0.07): Some reviews recommend playing other games like System Shock and its sequel, suggesting these games might offer a similar experience or are worth exploring.

Other player notes:
No miscpoints

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.5): Players are primarily frustrated due to persistent technical issues such as frequent game crashes, sound problems, and performance issues. Additional frustrations stem from game-specific bugs like lost saves, visibility problems, and issues with mouse sensitivity and keyboard layout, which hinder gameplay progress and overall enjoyment.
- Disappointment (weight 0.38): Disappointment arises from the game's poor aging, with players citing outdated gameplay mechanics, bad ports, and unmet expectations compared to other games in the series. Additionally, issues like game-breaking bugs, DRM problems, and a lack of language support contribute to a subpar gaming experience.
- Anger (weight 0.08): Anger is mainly caused by severe technical problems, including frequent crashes, bugs, and issues with the Unreal Engine. Players also express anger over the lack of sound and reports of computer damage due to poor optimization, which significantly impacts their gaming experience.
- Annoyance (weight 0.04): Annoyance is primarily due to minor but persistent issues such as graphics settings not being saved and irritating idle animations. These issues, while not game-breaking, consistently detract from the overall gaming experience.}