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Play Overview
Bioshock Infinite (2013) is an adventure shooting game. Although the story is unconnected to the previous games in the series, it raises similar themes of dictatorship communities and alternative to capitalistic society. It's another nuanced and complex story with a steampunk aesthetic, but turns from the body horror of the previous games to considering the fine line between protection and imprisonment in broken relationships.
The year is 1912. You play as Booker DeWitt, a private investigator hired to find a girl called Elizabeth in the mysterious floating city of Columbia. Founded by a religious sect led by a prophet, you and Elizabeth uncover a tale of rebellion, fanaticism, time travel and multi-dimensions.
Like previous Bioshock games you can gain super powers (this time called Vigors) that alter your physical form. Special powers include electric shocks, attacking crows, and bullet shields. You also have access to more standard weaponry such as shotguns and machine guns. New to the series are the Skylines, a transportation device which acts like zip-lines for travelling at high speed around the city. Also, Elizabeth has the ability to create tears in the fabric of reality and can pull objects from other dimensions such as ammunition and automated turrets to help you defeat enemy attacks.
The games in the series are available on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Switch either as original releases or in a variety of remastered packs:
Bioshock Infinite divides the fans of the franchise as it departed from the previous games location and mechanics (to some extent). For those interested in a mind bending story, who can complete the difficult final battle it has a lot to offer.
Our examiner, Andrea Walney, first checked Bioshock Infinite 2 years ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 8 months ago.
The year is 1912. You play as Booker DeWitt, a private investigator hired to find a girl called Elizabeth in the mysterious floating city of Columbia. Founded by a religious sect led by a prophet, you and Elizabeth uncover a tale of rebellion, fanaticism, time travel and multi-dimensions.
Like previous Bioshock games you can gain super powers (this time called Vigors) that alter your physical form. Special powers include electric shocks, attacking crows, and bullet shields. You also have access to more standard weaponry such as shotguns and machine guns. New to the series are the Skylines, a transportation device which acts like zip-lines for travelling at high speed around the city. Also, Elizabeth has the ability to create tears in the fabric of reality and can pull objects from other dimensions such as ammunition and automated turrets to help you defeat enemy attacks.
The games in the series are available on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Switch either as original releases or in a variety of remastered packs:
- Bioshock (2007)
- Bioshock 2 (2010)
- BioShock: Ultimate Rapture Edition (2012) BioShock and BioShock 2
- Bioshock Infinite (2013)
- BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea (2014)
- BioShock Infinite: The Complete Edition (2014) Main game and extra content.
- BioShock: The Collection (2020) HD version of all games on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Switch
Bioshock Infinite divides the fans of the franchise as it departed from the previous games location and mechanics (to some extent). For those interested in a mind bending story, who can complete the difficult final battle it has a lot to offer.
Our examiner, Andrea Walney, first checked Bioshock Infinite 2 years ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 8 months ago.
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Play Style
Duration
Play Time: This game will take between 11 hours and 14 hours to complete. Bioshock Infinite: Burial at Sea is a further 3-6 hours.
Benefits
Age Ratings
Content Rating
Rated for younger players in Australia. Rated Mature Accompanied (MA 15+) for Strong Fantasy Violence.
Skill Level
15+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it's important for parents and guardians to consider the maturity required to process the game content.
Costs
Bioshock Infinite usually costs £15.99 to £19.99.
There are the following additional costs associated with this game:
For those craving a third adventure in Rapture, the underwater city, you can purchase downloadable content Bioshock Infinite: Burial at Sea, which is a standalone story featuring the characters from Infinite in the setting of Bioshock and Bioshock 2.
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Bioshock Infinite
 | Xbox One | £19.99 | – | – |
 SALE | PC | £19.99 | £4.99 until 22/04/2024 | – |
| SALE | Mac | £19.99 | £4.99 until 22/04/2024 | – |
Bioshock Infinite: The Complete Edition
| Xbox One | £15.99 | – | – |
 | PS4 | £15.99 | – | Free PS Plus Premium |
 | Switch | £15.99 | – | – |
| PS5 | Free | – | Free PS Plus Premium |
| PC | Free | – | Free PS Plus Premium |
- In-Game Purchases: Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience.
For those craving a third adventure in Rapture, the underwater city, you can purchase downloadable content Bioshock Infinite: Burial at Sea, which is a standalone story featuring the characters from Infinite in the setting of Bioshock and Bioshock 2.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Game Details
Release Date: 26/03/2013, updated in 2020
Price: 75% off
Out Now: Mac, PC, PS3, PS4, Switch, Xbox 360 and Xbox One
Skill Rating: 15+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Adventure, Shooting (Action, Fighting, Narrative and Role-Play)
Accessibility: 13 features
Components: 3D First-Person
Developer: Ghost Story Games (@GhostStoryGames)
The Bioshock Franchise
Bioshock Infinite is part of the Bioshock franchise of games:
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