The news of the new hires for Bioshock 4 has unfortunately reminded us that more than 11 years have passed since the release of the last episode of the series, Bioshock Infinite . Thinking back to the story of Booker and Elizabeth, we must admit that there are several good reasons to (re)live it even today that we are in 2024.
A great story with a shocking ending
The story of Bioshock Infinite is still great today . At times it might seem confusing, between time jumps and eclectic personalities, but we can assure you that it is not so, since every single event and dialogue contributes to drawing a perfect circle that becomes clear only in front of the disconcerting ending , deservedly counted among the most beautiful in the history of video games.
And then the characters are written in a masterly way, above all the tormented protagonist Booker DeWitt and the mysterious Elizabeth , guardian of an immense power that transcends dimensions. We recommend rediscovering the story of Bioshock Infinte even to those who have already experienced it at the time, since the many details and connections that are scattered throughout the adventure can be fully grasped only by knowing where the ending is going.
Columbia is unique
Ken Levine had already left his mark with the legendary Rapture, but with Bioshock Infinite he managed to repeat himself by setting up another legendary city: we are talking about Columbia, a utopia cloaked in sunlight rather than the Atlantic Ocean but no less terrifying for that.
The flying city governed by the prophet Zachary Comstock is a real joy for the eyes even today, with its bright colors and its maze of floating islands, which also develop vertically promoting a more dynamic gameplay than the previous episodes. Bioshock Infinite has not been updated for PlayStation 5, but we assure you that thanks to its artistic direction it still makes a beautiful impression .
It’s a linear single player game that gets straight to the point.
Tired of open world shooters, markers on maps, synchronization points to unlock, always online and multiplayer forced into play? If the answer is yes, Bioshock Infinite is for you, as it represents a great narrative experience full of action and shooting without any multiplayer contamination .
Start the adventure, immerse yourself in it and let yourself be transported without any influence from the outside world: after the ending you will feel different, we assure you.
Closing the circle with Bioshock
It is not possible to discuss Bioshock Infinite without also talking about its two DLCs, Burial at the Sea Part 1 & 2 , which represent a sort of essential sequel for any fan of the saga in its entirety. After the main story, they absolutely must be played since they act as a link between Infinite and the first Bioshock , closing another circle with great mastery.
Since Infinite is sold on the PlayStation Store in PS4 version and Xbox Store in One version in its Complete Edition (or as part of the Bioshock Collection), these two DLCs are automatically included in the package on console.
It is cheap
Dedicating yourself to older, yet still current, video games has an undoubted economic advantage : Bioshock Infinite Complete Edition costs very little, having a list price of only 19.99 euros on the PlayStation Store and Xbox Store. As if that weren’t enough, it is frequently discounted to only 7.99 euros , a paltry price for an experience of this caliber: in 2024 alone it has participated in 5 promotions on the PlayStation Store, to be clear, and it’s only a matter of time before it is offered again on sale.
At the time of writing, among other things, it is on sale on Steam , where it can be purchased in the Complete Edition together with the remastered versions of the first two Bioshocks for only 11.99 euros: a paltry price for a saga that has marked the history of our medium.