tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498739347909985243.post6150836386429296460..comments2024-03-29T09:06:11.588+00:00Comments on The Speculative Scotsman: Book Review | Bioshock: Rapture by John ShirleyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08713791516631476930noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498739347909985243.post-42315301635528180962011-09-16T01:17:25.343+01:002011-09-16T01:17:25.343+01:00I disagree with your appraisal of Bioshock 2- I th...I disagree with your appraisal of Bioshock 2- I thought the story was well-told and the combat was much more exciting and dynamic. I felt lost in the first game some of the time, whereas the second lead me through the story, balancing highs and lows to achieve a good pacing. And it was certainly a very creative way to create the sense of emotional investment the first managed to achieve.<br /><br />I'm looking forward to reading Rapture. Your review suggests to me that I'll enjoy it greatly for the back-story to Bioshock's rapture I'm looking for. <br /><br />Great review :).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369840743930007954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498739347909985243.post-77900194655677309052011-07-19T15:13:34.907+01:002011-07-19T15:13:34.907+01:00As I did - and I don't regret it at all.
Woul...As I did - and I don't regret it at all.<br /><br />Would have been nice if the book had been able to measure up against Bioshock itself better, but then if the actual sequel couldn't, despite all its neat twists and innovations - and they were that - then I don't suppose John Shirley, for all his talents, had much of a chance.<br /><br />Still. Fun in and around Fort Frolic! Who could complain? :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08713791516631476930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498739347909985243.post-84815096788796296672011-07-19T15:07:17.126+01:002011-07-19T15:07:17.126+01:00I'm disappointed to hear it's not a powerf...I'm disappointed to hear it's not a powerful book in its own right, but I loved Bioshock enough that I might check it out anyway.Nathaniel Katzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12852939663324751332noreply@blogger.com