“From it’s opening moments – a devastating
plane crash, a mysterious lighthouse, a descent into Rapture’s depths – BioShock still makes an incredible impression.”

“Bioshock [...] is nothing short of jaw-dropping in its carefully remastered new form. Returning now is to experience it entirely anew, to feel the sudden intake of breath as you first break the water's surface after the opening's devastating plane crash and take glimpse of the awaiting vista; the towering flames erupting from the wreckage only to be engulfed by the rich silk of the night, and looming out of the darkness - a lighthouse.”

“…it’s a wonder to revisit Rapture and rediscover its many hidden sights. From its opening moments: a plane crash, a mysterious lighthouse and a descent in a bathysphere, you then travel through the city’s medical wing, an underwater forest, an entire entertainment district, and more. It’s one of the most cohesive worlds ever created.”

“Rapture was and is one of gaming's greatest settings – a decaying undersea city of startling art-deco beauty and horrific, Plasmid-induced madness where an individualistic, objectivist mentality has resulted in just about everything running wild.”

IGN8.2/10

“IGN gave BioShock a 9.7 upon its original release, calling it “one of those monumental experiences you’ll never forget.” And that memorable exploration of objectivism and utopian ideals wrapped in a collapsed Art Deco underwater city remains an impactful one.”