BioShock Infinite

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Linux, Mac, Xbox 360 • 2013

2013

Quick resume

Indebted to the wrong people, with his life on the line, veteran of the U.S. Cavalry and now hired gun, Booker DeWitt has only one opportunity to wipe his slate clean. He must rescue Elizabeth, a mysterious girl imprisoned since childhood and locked up in the flying city of Columbia.

Global score

93/100

Genres

Action, Shooter, Adventure

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Pros

Deep and engaging story
Beautiful and immersive world design
Strong emotional ai companion
Innovative combat with vigors and skyrails
High replay value with dlc expansions

Cons

Combat can feel repetitive
Some players find story complex and confusing
Limited weapon carrying capacity
Lack of multiplayer or social competition
Some graphical inconsistencies and minor bugs

Analysis

Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Fellowship.

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Motivations

Autonomy

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4

"Players have freedom to customize characters, choose travel options, and build diverse combat strategies, indicating high autonomy."

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV
"Players have freedom to explore the city, choose combat tactics, and make story-related choices, reflecting high autonomy."
Competence

Game with the same Competence vibe

3

"Combat involves skillful melee and ranged attacks, weapon upgrades, and character progression, though some players find combat clunky and repetitive."

Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition
"Combat involves skillful use of weapons, vigors, and environment; players receive feedback and can improve, though some find combat repetitive."
Competition

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-4

"Single-player experience focused on personal story progression without competitive elements or leaderboards."

Quantum Break
"Single-player experience focused on personal story and exploration without competitive or leaderboard elements."
Continuation

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4

"Many players report replaying the game multiple times and engaging in side content, indicating strong attachment."

Beyond Good and Evil™
"Many players report replaying the game multiple times, engaging with DLCs and exploring secrets, showing strong attachment."
Cooperation

Game with the same Cooperation vibe

2

"Player is guided by an AI-controlled daughter character; some sense of cooperation with this companion, but no multiplayer or player collaboration."

A Blind Legend
"Player cooperates indirectly with AI companion Elizabeth who assists in combat and exploration, but no multiplayer or player cooperation."
Creativity

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2

"Character abilities and weapon variety allow some creative play styles, but gameplay follows structured fighting mechanics."

Samurai GUNN 2
"Players can combine vigors and weapons creatively and explore different combat styles, but within a structured narrative."
Domination

Game with the same Domination vibe

-5

"Interactions are balanced and cooperative against AI enemies; no evidence of exerting control over other players."

Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD
"No evidence of exerting control over other players; interactions are balanced and cooperative with AI companion."
Escapism

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5

"Strong escapism through immersive story, atmosphere, and emotional engagement."

WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT
"Strong escapism through immersive story, atmospheric world, and emotional engagement, providing distraction from real life."
Expectation

Game with the same Expectation vibe

-5

"Players engage voluntarily driven by intrinsic interest in story and world, not obligation or external pressure."

Choice of the Deathless
"Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and love for the story and world, not out of obligation."
Experimenting

Game with the same Experimenting vibe

3

"Players experiment with different weapons, upgrades, and tactics; the game encourages trying varied approaches within its mechanics."

Far Cry 3 - Blood Dragon
"Players experiment with different weapons, vigor combinations, and exploration paths, encouraged by game design."
Exploration

Game with the same Exploration vibe

4

"Large, detailed city with many secrets and side quests encourages discovery."

Saints Row 2
"Game encourages thorough exploration of the detailed city of Columbia and discovery of secrets and lore."
Expression

Game with the same Expression vibe

3

"Character customization through outfits and weapon upgrades allows personal expression."

METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE
"Some character customization through weapon and vigor upgrades; Elizabeth’s changing outfits add to expression."
Fantasy

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5

"Strong fantasy and steampunk setting with supernatural elements, monsters, and imaginative lore."

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing: Final Cut
"Strong fantasy elements including steampunk setting, parallel universes, supernatural powers, and imaginative fiction."
Fellowship

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1

"Some sense of community through shared fandom, but gameplay is mostly solo with AI companions."

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"Some sense of community through shared fandom and discussion, but gameplay is primarily solo with AI companion."
Growth

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3

"Players develop skills in combat and navigation, and progress through story and upgrades, reflecting learning and improvement."

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"Players develop skills in combat and understanding complex story; upgrades and learning encouraged."
Health

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-5

"Sedentary gameplay typical of FPS; no physical activity or health-related mechanics."

Starship Troopers: Extermination
"Sedentary gameplay typical of FPS; no physical activity or health-related mechanics."
Idle

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-3

"Requires focused attention during combat and story progression; not designed for casual or background play."

Bastion
"Requires focused attention during combat and story progression; not designed for casual or background play."
Intimacy

Game with the same Intimacy vibe

3

"Emotional connections with characters and story foster a sense of closeness and attachment."

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
"Strong emotional connection with AI companion Elizabeth and story characters, fostering close attachment."
Leadership

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-4

"No leadership or management roles; player follows guided story and supports AI companions."

Omensight: Definitive Edition
"Player follows narrative and cooperates with AI companion; no leadership or managing others."
Progression

Game with the same Progression vibe

4

"Players collect items, upgrade weapons and skills, and unlock new abilities throughout the game."

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2
"Players accumulate weapon and vigor upgrades, unlock new abilities, and collect items throughout the game."
Relaxation

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2

"Game balances challenge and exploration, providing moments of flow and tension release."

Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition
"Game balances action and calm exploration moments, providing flow and tension release."
Sensation

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4

"Strong sensory stimulation through detailed visuals, sound design, and atmospheric effects."

Beyond Hanwell
"Rich visual and auditory stimulation with detailed environments, music, and atmospheric effects."
Status

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-4

"No social status or ranking systems; achievements are personal and not publicly ranked."

Little Kitty, Big City
"No social status or ranking systems; achievements are personal and not publicly ranked."
Story

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5

"Highly praised narrative with deep character development, plot twists, and emotional engagement."

Yakuza 0
"Highly praised narrative with deep plot, character development, and emotional engagement."
Strategy

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3

"Combat and resource management require tactical thinking and planning, especially on higher difficulties."

Resident Evil 6
"Combat and resource management require strategic thinking and planning, especially on higher difficulties."
Thrill

Game with the same Thrill vibe

3

"Combat and story provide suspense and excitement, though some repetitive elements reduce thrill."

Baldr Sky
"Combat and story moments provide suspense and excitement, though some find combat repetitive."
Value

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4

"Players perceive strong value due to extensive content, replayability, and quality, especially with DLC."

Streets of Rage 4
"Players perceive high value in story, atmosphere, and replayability, especially with DLC content."
Violence

Game with the same Violence vibe

3

"Combat involves shooting and action sequences, but violence is not gratuitous; balanced with exploration."

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"Combat involves shooting and destruction, but balanced with narrative and non-violent exploration."
Survival

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2

"Some resource management and combat survival elements, but not hardcore survival gameplay"

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