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BioShock | The Big Daddies
Fine TimeFebruary 05, 202501:37:1866.81 MB

BioShock | The Big Daddies

Hosts and Guests
AndreAndreCo-Host
SteveSteveCo-Host
KevinKevinCo-Host
ThrakThrakGuest

Did you know there could be first-time BioShock players in the year of our lord 2025? Andre is joined by Thrak to discuss why they waited so long to play BioShock, then they dive into all the sights, happenings, and strife in the world of Rapture. This is part of a three-part series covering the whole BioShock trilogy, so enjoy this first episode on the original!

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Fine Time on Bluesky: @fineti.me

Andre on Bluesky: @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me

[00:00] Spoiler Warning and Intro

[02:28] What is BioShock?

[05:23] Why Didn't We Play BioShock Before?

[11:42] Expectations Based On Critical Praise

[15:31] Is BioShock An Immersive Sim?

[21:07] Game Design Philosophies

[26:12] Cutscenes vs. Scripted Events

[32:15] World Aesthetic and Lore

[42:23] Gameplay Systems and Weapons

[52:13] Graphics, Environments, Characters

[01:01:08] Atlas, Andrew Ryan, and Politics

[01:20:14] Criticisms and Endings

[01:31:38] Conclusions

[01:35:09] Bye!

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