Topic: PS4 recommendation thread

@ZeroOverOne The first BioShock is quite creepy and unsettling. There's a bit in the opening involving a pram that almost made me s**t myself and the section that @KratosMD mentioned is definitely the biggest jump scare in the game (though there are a few like it). Overall though it's such a great game. I'm a wuss and didn't find it as bad as something like Resident Evil or Dead Space. I'd very much recommend all the BioShock games.

@ZeroOverOne As others have said, the games aren’t too bad at all from that point of view, especially if you’ve played RE2! Infinite definitely the least “scary”.

The main bit I remember is a section in Bioshock 2 in the dark. Nothing too outrageous though and I saved a clip from one bit that made me jump (even though it was clearly coming)

Thanks everyone for the recommendations! Will play thru (at Least try to) on the first day it’s gonna be plus, will tell how I feel about it somewhere. Thanks again @Tjuz @Thrillho @mookysam and @KratosMD!

I’m steeped in Jedi Fallen Order at the moment, but due to PS Plus news and on the subject of Bioshock... (and I agree with what has been said, @ZeroOverOne , as I am not really a fan of horror games and I quite enjoyed the tense / dark setting of the first Bioshock. Rapture and how you get there is actually one of the most memorable settings and opening sequences in the PS3 era, imo. I’d say chances are if you play the opening hour or so, you’ll be hooked and the rare jump scare moments won’t be bothersome. And Bioshock Infinite is really an easy recommendation like has been said since there’s not dark and scary moments at all, that I remember)... but anyways, I was curious about my own situation and I posed the question in the main site article but it’s pretty well buried in the comments:
I played BioShock 1 and really liked it, I played BioShock Infinite and absolutely loved it (one of my top 20 of all time, probably) I never played BioShock 2, since most of the feedback was mixed and “so-so” on it and Ken Levine didn’t direct it and had limited input, so I got the feeling that creatively it was its own thing. Also, criminally, I never played the Burial at Sea DLC for Infinite, since I’m just not typically a “DLC” kind of person. Also, as I’ve said in these forums in the past, I typically don’t replay games, as a rule, preferring to have new experiences with my limited time - even if I thoroughly enjoyed the first playthrough. Consider too that it has been 5 years or so since I played BS and BSI on PS3, so memories are a teeny bit fuzzy as to the narrative and gameplay details.

So the question is whether to:
A) play BioShock 2
B) play Burial at Sea
C) replay BioShock 1
D) replay BioShock Infinite
E) do A, then B
F) do B, then A
G) do D, then B
H) do C, then A, then D, then B
I) None of the above. Play Death Stranding next.
J) Join a cult and move off the grid. Video games are clearly destroying my brain cells.

@Th3solution
H! Do it!

@Th3solution Since you say you don't normally replay games as a rule, it probably won't be worth trying to replay either 1 or Infinite. I'd say F! You can finally play Burial at Sea (which I also have yet to do), and if you're still longing for more BioShock after that you can always try 2.

@KALofKRYPTON Alright, one vote for the BioShock combo meal — some of everything. Not sure my stomach can tolerate that much BioShock, but duly noted.

@Tjuz F) was my initial plan as well, as I’m champing at the bit to see what all the fuss is about with regards to the DLC. My hesitation is that full appreciation might depend upon remembering the details of the storyline. I know there is parts of the DLC that go back to Rapture and Elizabeth is a main character in the DLC. As mind blowing and complex as the narrative is in these games, I wonder if I’ll feel lost by jumping straight into the DLC.

@Th3solution J gets my vote.

@Th3solution Bascially, Burial at Sea ties the two “main” games together really well. If you remember those stories well enough, just play that (or find an online refresher).

Bioshock 2 is fine and mostly expands on the whole Big Daddy and Little Sister thing. It’s fine but much more forgettable than the other two (I had to look at wiki to remind myself of most of the details).

@Th3solution All of the above.

Haha! Alright.
Glad to see @JohnnyShoulder wants me to become a statistic.
And @RogerRoger apparently has a thought outside the box. I can only imagine what that might be.
@mookysam is clearly adept at multiple choice standardized test taking techniques.
@Thrillho Thank you, sir. That makes sense. I might do the YouTube review first and then do Burial at Sea if I feel confident. Do you remember how long the DLC is? Is it pretty meaty?

@Th3solution Well I figure the correct answer has to be one of them so you can't really go wrong by covering all bases, right?

Burial at Sea Part 1 is fairly short - around 1 - 2 hours, while Episode 2 is around 6 if you do everything. Episode 2 sees you play as Elizabeth, but relying on stealth. It's really quite good. I'd still recommend playing all of them, but maybe not one right after the other in case you get BioShockitis and burn out.

@Th3solution I'm asking myself a similar question about the series. I don't know whether to replay the original and then play Bioshock 2, or to just get stuck straight into Infinite.

As for your quandary, I'd go for (F). Burial at Sea is DLC, so it'll be the shorter experience, which means there's less chance of getting burned out on the series. You don't want to play Bioshock 2 and then put the DLC for one of your favourite ever games on the back burner

EDIT I've just realised @mookysam has pretty much said what I said, but better, and quicker

Bit late but I'd say at least try Bioshock 2 @Th3solution.

Bioshock 2 is much smooooother then Bioshock 1 to play (especially now), the story is smaller in scope and not as grandiose as the first... but I found the stakes were more emotional to compensate.

Admittedly I only watched it but I found Burial At Sea a bit lacklustre myself though I don't like Infinite as much as everyone else on here either (I prefer the first more but I still enjoy Infinite)

Soooo I guess I'd say E/F!

@Foxy-Goddess-Scotchy A kindred spirit! I borderline hate Infinite, finding the story overblown and the power thingys were pointless. The whole game felt like you were being funnelled down a strict path despite the illusion of this vast city above the clouds, with lots to see.

I've not played BioShock 2 either nor the DLC for Infinite. Preferred infinite over the first game as thought it was an overall better paced game. The final third (after the twist) of the first game really dragged for me.

@Th3solution 6-8hrs would probably do it

Not entirely kindred spirit @nessisonett as I do like Infinite for the most part

I do dislike the Vigors though (they feel a bit dinky compared to the Plasmids) and I really dislike the two weapon slot dealie rather then the weapon wheels of the first two.

I quite like the story of Infinite though for the most part even if it perhaps overindulges a tad. I found the DLC lacklustre though when I saw it.

Thanks all for the advice and input. Even the responses that made me laugh out loud. 😄

I figure I’ll probably do the DLC first (option F) and see how it goes, with BioShock 2 to follow if I catch the BioShock bug again.

I’m just thrilled to have the option now and have all 3 games and DLC provided this month.

@Th3solution I say this having barely played any Bioshock games, but my ongoing run through the Uncharted series has me motivated to actually go back and play the stuff I keep telling myself I'd like to play again or skipped entirely.