

As a standalone experience, I really enjoy BioShock Infinite. It's a beautiful, complex, mysterious thrillride, but next to BioShock it stands no chance. Technically, it is unfinished and did not meet Levine's expectations ultimately. Needing to meet a deadline, Rod Fergusson stepped in to aid the development and get it out the door. This could have been a richer experience with a stronger sense of player agency and choice had Levine been given more time. It's a surprisingly shorter game than I remembered even with the DLC which does add some replayability with the Clash in the Clouds mode. The main story is exciting, and overall wraps everything up decently. You may be left with some lingering questions though I was too on my first playthrough. As a linear action FPS, it's great fun and jaw-droppingly cinematic at times, but if you're a huge fan of the original BioShock you may be put off by this one a bit.