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Old August 22, 2007, 09:20 AM
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Since every other forum has a thread related to the game.

My CAD$0.02: I haven't played the game or demo and am not excited about it whatsoever. I will admit, though, that the game looks very pretty, artistically.

I don't even think my video card is supported!

What do you guys have to say about it?
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Old August 22, 2007, 09:37 AM
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Mine is on its way. $44.99 for the PC version from Futureshop!!!!
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Old August 22, 2007, 09:55 AM
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You basically have to know the history behind the game. System Shock 2 which Bioshock is based around was one of the best RPG/FPS games to exist in the 90s; it was very innovative and difficult for its time. While the graphics weren't all that great the gameplay was awesome and Bioshock follows up with the same game play but 100x better!

Its a must have game for this year.
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I have only played the demo, from what I have seen thought he game is awesome. I like how you can equip plasmids in this game and harness all sorts of destruction. You can have an electricity plasmid, which you can use to nuke mobs standing in water, shoot bees out of your hands, fire etc.

Graphic wise, the game is very impressive. I am playing the demo at 1680x1060, with everything cranked, averaging about 45 FPS. I really enjoy the artistic design they went with, the under water city looks like it is straight from the 1930's.
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Old August 22, 2007, 10:58 AM
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well got it for $49. Was impressed by the demo very stylish and it ran smoothly on high on my system at 1680x1050...so its not all bad news for AMDX2's and the 7900series. Will have to see if the game really does have a complex and engaging story to match its sets and score.
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Old August 22, 2007, 12:08 PM
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FYI, supposedly you can only install the game twice on your computer....EVER.

More BioShock Shock: BioShock PC - You Only Install Twice (Updated) - Kotaku

I think mine just shipped from Future Shop. I think I will try to return it.

What a bunch of BS.
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Old August 22, 2007, 12:10 PM
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FYI, supposedly you can only install the game twice on your computer....EVER.

More BioShock Shock: BioShock PC - You Only Install Twice (Updated) - Kotaku

I think mine just shipped from Future Shop. I think I will try to return it.

What a bunch of BS.
Yup. Came across that article while at work too. I wonder if it is only a problem with the retail game, and not with the Steam version.
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Old August 22, 2007, 12:22 PM
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Thats just ruined my day The disk loaded through my steam account and retrieved a patch...didnt read that activation thing. I wonder if the STEAM account has the activation thing too. What a stupid restriction... Guess they are really trying to screw the PC over to get those console games flowing.
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I think mine just shipped from Future Shop. I think I will try to return it.

What a bunch of BS.
As long as you uninstall it seems you are fine.
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Old August 22, 2007, 02:32 PM
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yes the update seems to say its ok thankfully. I suppose as long as your careful with system restore its ok....
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