Bioshock

I know that in an earlier post I discussed video games, but now I'm just going to focus on one. There are many many great games that are out there and there are many games that I absolutely love but there is one in particular that holds a special place in my heart. That one would be Bioshock.

You play as Jack, a nonspeaking protagonist who is the only survivor of a plane that crash lands in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Surrounded by water, the only thing nearby is a seemingly abandoned lighthouse. Upon entering it however you realize it's not quite what it seems to be. After a couple minutes of exploration you come across a bathysphere which when entered, takes you down into an underwater city; the city of Rapture. From here, the story begins.

Upon first glance this just seems like another first-person shooter. However very quickly you realize it's much more than that. The game isn't about mindlessly killing every bad guy it throws at you but instead it's about what's going to happen next. You become very interested in the world of Rapture and you become interested into  why this once great city completely fell apart. Each step of the journey is more interesting than the last.

By far the most engaging part of this game is its story. You really do wonder what happened to the city and to it's now deranged citizens. You wonder why you happened to be the only survivor of the plane crash that happened to land right by the city. The game brings up many questions but all of which are answered. Also this game probably has the best twist in any video game that I've played.

This is a game that I really can't recommend enough. It's got a fantastic story, great gameplay and it's just plain fun. If you haven't played it yet then I would highly recommend going out to get a copy because you really won't regret it.