bioshock demo on xbox live tonight
August 12th, 2007 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! by: technabob
Big news tonight for Xbox 360 fans… A demo of the anxiously anticipated FPS, Bioshock has hit the Xbox Live Marketplace tonight.
The demo weighs in at a hefty 1.3 gig, so you’ll probably end up leaving your console on overnight (like me) to grab the full download.
According to the developers of the game, the demo lets you play somewhere between 45 minutes and an hour from the beginning of the game, along with a few extra weapons and capabilities that you won’t normally have that early in the game. Whatever the demo holds, I’m sure it’ll be just enough to whet your appetite for the full version of the game which ships in just over a week, on August 21.
For those of you who want every little bit of dirt on this upcoming game, head on over to Major Nelson’s website for all the gory details.
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August 12th, 2007 comments (1): stumble it! digg it! by: technabob
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I played through this demo this morning first thing, and all I can say is “wow”. The immersion and cinematic experience is amazing. From the moment your plane crashes into the ocean at the beginning of the game, to the first time you see a “Big Daddy” going to town on a victim, you know you’re in for something special here.
The environmental design is so creative and terrifying at the same time. There’s something about the juxtaposition of this idyllic-world-gone-wrong and it’s creepy inhabitants that really puts you on edge.
Never mind the fact that this could be the best looking game of all time, the enemy AI is so freaking smart, that you’ll have to constantly adjust your gameplay style. These aren’t the armies of dummies you find in Stranglehold (which also looks like a fun game, but nothing like this).
If you’re looking for a challenging FPS, this is it. The demo just gives you a taste of the strategic weaponry in the game, but I can see how it’ll require much more thought than just your typical “run-and-gun” FPS.
Bioshock is definitely is on my “must own” list now.