Game Review – Bioshock
by Tyler Cope
Bioshock is a first person shooter for the Xbox 360. A short story build up fallowed by a plane crash starts off the adventure. Being the lone survivor, you make your way to a tall lighthouse. However, inside the lighthouse there is a submersible that takes you to the city of Rapture. After that you’re forced into the action that refuses to quit until the ending credits role. As you make your way through the maze of traps and tricks, you will find that things are not as they seem in the mysterious city of Rapture. The story line is one of the most creative and mesmerizing out there. An interesting slant on your normal first person shooter makes game play innovative and keeps it fun. There is variety of weapons as well as powers. Character customization is one of the major points stressed in the game. As you move through the game you will not only find powers such as telekinesis, incineration, and electric shock, but you will also find an array of firearms. Both the skills you pick up and the firearms are upgradeable. There are also different types of ammo for each gun. They can be picked up or made from the spare parts you will pickup through out the game.
Hacking is another important skill to master in your time spent in Rapture. The game designers made hacking into a wonderful mini game that won’t have you bored after just the first few times you do it. You will find yourself actually roaming the massive levels just to hack something. The atmosphere that Rapture puts you in will make you jumpy and have you running to turn on the lights. The first time you meet a Little Sister or their caretaker the Big Daddy, and hear the creepy music, you will want to run very quickly in the opposite direction of them. The rumblings of a Big Daddy’s footstep and the cackle of a Little Sister’s laugh will make you cringe by the end of the game. Other enemies such as Splicers and automated turrets will come out of nowhere and make for a good scare.
As many good things there are about this game there are a few down points that it has. One is the freezing that may occur. It only seems to slow down, or completely freeze if you’re unlucky, after you have been playing for long periods of time and there are more than just a few enemies trying to give you a dirt nap. The only other problem worth noting is the excessive easiness of the game. It’s a long enough game you don’t really notice but there is no problem with going through the entire game without being in danger of dying. Overall the game is an amazing vision of graphics and game play. If a run and gun shooter is what you’re in the mood for, this game isn’t for you. You have to use a little finesse when dealing with enemies in this game. I would give Bioshock 9.5 out of 10. It’s good but not perfect. It could be a little harder and the freezing should be taken care of, but the story line and expansive use of powers and weapons more than makes up for it.
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Big Robot on TV Tonight!
The nice people at Fox 45/ABC 22 came for an interview today and took lots of video footage of people playing games and relaxing at Big Robot Game Cafe. Northern Dayton are news reporter Mia Mccormick chatted with me at length about Big Robot, what types of games and other services we will offer, and how a safe and friendly gaming environment could impact downtown Tipp City by providing an exciting destination for young and old. Teasers of the interview will be broadcast during AMERICAN IDOL tonight and during the Fox 45 News at 10pm and again on the ABC 22 News at 11pm. See you then!!!
Super Smash Brothers Brawl – Preorder it Now!
We’re now taking preorders for Super Smash Brothers Brawl for the Nintendo Wii. Reserve your copy today for $50, including tax! Go to our Super Smash Brother Preorder page for screenshots, game information, and to preorder your copy now!
Major Update for The Lord of the Rings Online
GameSpy: The Lord of the Rings Online — Book 12: The Ashen Wastes
The Lord of the Rings Online — Book 12: The Ashen Wastes (PC)
The latest addition to Turbine’s Tolkien-themed MMO might as well be subtitled “Extreme Makeover: Middle-earth Edition.”
By Allen ‘Delsyn’ Rausch | Jan. 31, 2008
One of the most frequently underrated aspects of the MMO by developers is avatar customization, and it’s certainly not hard to understand why. Would you rather be the monster designer who creates a fantastic new raid boss or the person tasked with coming up with 53 new hairstyles? The former seems fun, but it’s often the latter that has the greater impact on player enjoyment. Players will jump through massive hoops to gain some sort of visual distinctiveness and the developers at Turbine seems to understand this (if they didn’t, their players have certainly screamed loudly enough about it). That’s why despite the latest content addition to The Lord of the Rings Online adding some cool new PvP content, class tweaks and a major area revamp, much of it is simply devoted to making players look good.
On a recent run through “Book 12: The Ashen Wastes,” we were treated to an impressive demonstration of the game’s new cosmetic system in action. The keys are the two new “outfit” tabs placed on the player’s paper doll equipment screen. These new slots will change the appearance of that portion of the character’s clothing to whatever is slotted in and will also allow the player to turn any element of their character’s clothing on or off. The kicker is that these new items add nothing to the player’s abilities or combat capabilities; they merely alter the appearance of the player’s avatar. The system is also subject to class, level and area restrictions. Minstrels, for example, naturally can’t wear heavy armor, so they won’t be able to do so as an outfit either. The system will also be disabled in the Ettenmoors PvP area to avoid players disguising their classes…
Here Comes…Our Logo!!
It’s taken quite a while to get it just right, but here’s the first look at our new Big Robot Game Cafe logo! You’ll be seeing a lot of it in the future as it’s the primary image that will appear on all of our signs, advertising, and promotional items. Hope you like it! We’re still moving forward with our interior, with most of the painting done. The carpet is going in this coming week and the computers are ordered and on the way.
If you have suggestions about what games or other retail items you would like to see us carry, drop us a note at greg AT bigrobotgamecafe.com or sign up for our mailing list. We also have Forums for people to share their opinions and ideas. We’re still shooting for an early March opening, but those on the mailing list will hear about it first and be offered the opportunity to see the store BEFORE we open. We’re looking for Early Testers to help us out – play for FREE and help us test our systems. Sign up on the mailing list for more information.
A GAME CAFE? WHAT’S THAT?
Big Robot Game Cafe offers PC and video gaming in our state-of-the-art gaming center. Pay just $5 per hour to enjoy the latest game titles in a relaxed, coffee-house atmosphere. Exclusive to the Dayton area, Big Robot Game Cafe offers the latest and greatest in video gaming, PC gaming, and trendy food and drinks without taking a huge bite out of your wallet. Want to play all the latest video and PC games but can’t afford it? Drop by our place instead - it’s only $5 per hour!
Location: We're located at 114 East Main Street, Tipp City, OH 45371 (MAP), four doors down from Harrison's and across from Grounds for Pleasure
Hours: Monday to Thursday 3pm - 9pm, Friday 3pm - midnight, Saturday 11am - midnight, and Sunday 11am - 5pm. CLOSED MONDAYS and TUESDAYS
Phone: 506-8808 (during business hours) or try us at our NEW number 654-2109 (for messages).
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