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[142], Consensus among several critics was that BioShock Infinite was one of the best games of the seventh generation era of video game consoles,[133][143] with IGN's Ryan McCaffery praising the game as "a brilliant shooter that nudges the entire genre forward with innovations in both storytelling and gameplay. BioShock Infinite is one smart game. Iniciar sesión. The city was launched to great fanfare and was later dispatched to distant shores. Polygon's Chris Plante considered that the degree of violence in the game could detract it to players who are more interested in the game's themes and narrative. [59] Heavy Hitters are more formidable enemies, aligned with the Founders, who act as mini-bosses throughout the game, demanding new tactics from the player. Exiting the elevator, Elizabeth arrives in a part of the factory where the Handymen were made and we discover that Sea Slugs from Rapture are used to create Vigors. Levine did not consider this reinvention of the character to be censorship, instead a means to present the story better to a broad audience. Through their joint effort, they developed machinery capable of creating contingencies in the space-time continuum, or Tears, allowing Robert to travel to Rosalind's reality (albeit at a great physical cost). Gamertag Radio writes: 'The year is 1912 and Booker DeWitt is headed to the city of Columbia. While reactors, propellers and balloons are present throughout the city, its ability to float is due to quantum levitation which allows objects to be suspended indefinitely. [107], From the very beginning during development, Schyman opted for a completely fresh approach to the score for Infinite due to its differences with previous BioShock games. The city is also designed with "rain-catchers" that collect water from precipitatio… [153], In its first week of release, BioShock Infinite was the best-selling game on Steam's digital Top 10 PC Charts. He believed that unlike films that are based on violence as part of their themes, Infinite does not attempt to rationalize its violence, claiming the "magnitude of lives taken" and the "cold efficiency in doing so" was "unfamiliar to even the most exploitative films. [10] Free from outside influence, Comstock now had complete control over the city, transforming it from a floating world's fair to a theocratic police state. The city's ruling class are the racist ultra-nationalists who seek to keep Columbia's privileges purely for White American citizens while denying the same right to foreigners. [31][32], In July 1912, Booker DeWitt is taken by Robert and Rosalind Lutece to an island lighthouse off the coast of Maine. BioShock Infinite est un jeu vidéo d'aventure en vue à la première personne développé par Irrational Games et édité par 2K Games, sorti le 26 mars 2013 sur PC, PlayStation 3 et Xbox 360. [6] The city of Columbia was founded by self-proclaimed prophet Zachary Hale Comstock, who used his connections in Congress to have the American government build the floating city. She learns that the Scientists of both Rapture and Columbia have been sharing secrets and scientific breakthrough across universes through the Tears that started to appear after Elizabeth entered Rapture to get revenge on Comstock. Through a series of Tears, Elizabeth reveals to Booker that Columbia and Rapture are connected via key elements, and are linked across different realities. Vigors, the equivalent of BioShock's Plasmids,[45] grant activated powers such as creating shockwaves, releasing bolts of electricity, and machine/human possession. Multiplayer: Sinclair Solutions Tester Pack, BioShock Infinite Interview: Irrational Boss Ken Levine, https://bioshock.fandom.com/wiki/Columbia?oldid=327082. The first piece is Clash in the Clouds, a non-story arena-based combat mode where the player is faced with increasingly difficult waves of enemies on various maps based on in-game settings. ", "Seeing Through The Eyes Of A BioShock Infinite Villain", "Letters From Columbia: Breaking Down BioShock Infinite", "Unlocking the secrets and mysteries behind BioShock Infinite", "BioShock Infinite: 'Combat has evolved in a very substantial way, "BioShock Infinite hands-on: Mysteries in the clouds", "What I didn't love about BioShock Infinite", "It Would Be Dishonest To Say This Is Not BioShock", "BioShock Infinite: 10-minute Gameplay Video, Ken Levine Talks Combat", "Building the World of BioShock Infinite", "Ask Ars: will Bioshock Infinite be one long escort mission? It's ugly, xenophobic, and ready to explode." She realizes that with the help of a Lutece Particle, she might be able to help Atlas escape. Levine went on to comment that the score was partly inspired by Jonny Greenwood's score for There Will Be Blood, which served as a "good" starting point, and Paul Buckmaster's score for 12 Monkeys. However, several twists of fate result in Elizabeth having to overlay the contents of various Tears onto the present reality. Songbird chases the two down, destroying portions of the city sky-line and part of the Monument in the process before they escape to Battleship Bay. Wired's Chris Kohler explained that, similar to how the alternate universes within the story all had their similar "constants" and different "variables", the game could be played through in an infinite number of ways, but that certain things would always be the same. Her work led to the discovery of the Lutece Field, a field capable of manipulating the properties of subatomic particles. Rapture is a city designed around the philosophy of Objectivism, developed by Ayn Rand. New York Videogame Critics Circle Awards, 2013", "The Last of Us wins GDC game of the year award", "GAME AUDIO NETWORK GUILD (G.A.N.G.) [164] In the United States, BioShock Infinite was the top-selling console game for March 2013, with more than 878,000 units sold; these figures do not include digital sales such as through Steam. They believed that having a non-violent option would go against everything natural to the game itself and "Those asking for a non-violent BioShock Infinite are asking for a different game entirely." It succeeded in how it made players feel at launch through more emotional stimuli like your AI … Comstock believed that scientific knowledge was the blueprint of "God's work," and that it could, therefore, be practiced and controlled in the name of God. The Columbian perspective of the Civil War is that of a demonic Lincoln leading a barbarous horde against the saintly Confederate forces under a deified George Washington, underscoring Columbian beliefs about racial slavery, as well as the anarchistic nature of the "false" America. Fighting their way back to Finkton, the two are discovered by Daisy Fitzroy who orders their execution. [220] Some of the game's imagery has been used by conservative groups. "Protecting Our Race" was an official maxim of Columbia's Police, and any attempts of race mixing were illegal; public stoning of interracial couples was a common diversion during important celebrations. Robertson explained that the themes were there to serve as a backdrop and to frame a "more human-sized" and emotionally resonant story about individuals. BioShock Infinite - 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. Some exceptions existed, with a few progressives operating in secret, who published rebellious material demanding equality, and who provided safe lodgings for escaped workers. It consists of two episodes, with the first one released on November 12, 2013, and the second one on March 25, 2014. [108] He said that compared to the previous games, Infinite's world and time period were "completely different and unique in nearly every respect," and that it was "much more fleshed out in terms of the characters" with story being driven by the two main protagonists. [37] Elizabeth takes Booker to the surface lighthouse, explaining there are countless alternate lighthouses and versions of Booker and Elizabeth; they are within one of infinite possible realities dependent on their choices. [235], Rus McLaughlin of VentureBeat stated that the sudden onset of violence at the carnival at the start of the game was a necessary element to show that "Columbia is not perfect. Guardado por Yasmin D. 6. Such policies are widely accepted by the majority of the upper and middle class. [194] The game won six awards at the 2013 National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers Awards, and was nominated for six more including Game of the Year. Setting out to Shantytown to find his tools, the two travel through to another Tear in which Columbia is in the middle of an uprising. [46] Vigors require Salt, the equivalent of magic points or BioShock's EVE, for powering their abilities. Columbia was constructed for long distance travel, allowing for national and international tours, with a regular route across the United States. Many advancements in Columbia were the product of the mind of Rosalind Lutece, a quantum physicist and one of the most prominent scientists of her time. By now, the events of BioShock Infinite have occurred, leaving Fitzroy and Fink dead and the other Elizabeth and Booker leaving in the aircraft. [122] For the second and third consecutive times, Infinite was again nominated for Most Anticipated Game by the Spike Video Game Awards in 2011 and 2012. The map of Columbia's path around the United States mentioned above is not correct. [110][111], BioShock Infinite's soundtrack, original music, and songs received numerous accolades. "Interview: Ken Levine on American history, racism in BioShock Infinite: "I've always believed that gamers were underestimated. [261] In a 2016 interview, Levine explained that the pressure and stress of managing a large team as he had to for Infinite had impacted his health and personal relationships, and rather than stay on to build a larger game, decided to leave the BioShock franchise. She effortlessly transports herself, Booker and Songbird to Rapture, crushing her ex-guardian under the ocean's pressure. "[36] Comstock, later aware of his connection to Booker and sterility from overusing the Lutece Tear machine, abducted Anna to provide a biological heir for Columbia. At the summit of Fink Manufacturing, Elizabeth kills Daisy, after the Vox leader murders Fink, to prevent her from killing a young boy in cold blood. Due to a high demand for Vigors in Columbia, Fink Manufacturing bottled and distributed Vigors produced by independent, contracted businesses, such as Marlowe for Murder of Crows. [27], "Father" Zachary Hale Comstock (Kiff VandenHeuvel), the main antagonist, is the founder of Columbia and the leader of the elite Founders who rule the city. [221][222], In addition to racism, the game was interpreted as tackling political and social problems,[223] as well as exploring several themes such as constants and variables, American exceptionalism,[224] extremism,[224] fundamentalism,[225] nationalism,[226] fanaticism,[227] cultism,[227] populism,[228] religion,[228] dichotomy,[229] sameness,[229] multiple realities,[229] fatalism,[230] choice,[230] consequences,[230] free will,[231] hope,[231] self-loathing,[218] denial,[218] rebirth,[232] and redemption. [27][54] Elizabeth also has the ability to pick locks using her hairpin. His word was law, though some form of elected officials did exist in the city. Only one Tear can be opened at a time, making the player decide between the available options to suit the battle. [89] According to Levine, Infinite was designed and developed from scratch, with none of its assets taken from previous BioShock games. [10] This event revealed the floating city as a heavily armed aerial battleship, capable of unleashing devastation across the world. In 1901, against the government's wishes, Columbia brutally and violently put an end to the Boxer Rebellion in Peking. A man is sent to the flying city of Columbia to find a missing girl. [42] In addition to his health, Booker is also equipped with a shield. Awards for Action Game of the Year and Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition, while also receiving four more nominations for Game of the Year, Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction, Outstanding Achievement in Sound Design, and Outstanding Achievement in Story. The city also briefly appears in BioShock Infinite, and is featured in its downloadable content, Burial at Sea. [234] Tom Phillips of Eurogamer agreed, interpreting Elizabeth's line ("We swim in different oceans, but land on the same shore") as meaning that, just like Booker's journey in different worlds, different players would have different experiences throughout the game but would nevertheless all reach the same ending. "[137] Critics also enjoyed the Vigors, weapons, and upgrades,[132][134] with McCaffrey praising the game's "myriad combat options. [45] Each piece of Gear attaches to one of four specific slots: Hats, Shirts, Boots, and Pants. It won year-end accolades, including Game of the Year from several gaming publications. The lower air pressure and oxygen can affect judgment and instill a sense of euphoria, tunnel vision, and hypoxia (insufficient oxygen supply to the body or parts of the body) within moments. [115] It was also nominated for Outstanding Action / Adventure Video Game at the 18th Satellite Awards. Our guide explains every path available in this level and provides information on how to find the first voxophone in the game (they are one of the in-game secrets / collectibles). Initially the servant housemaid for Comstock's house, Fitzroy fled after she was framed by Comstock for the murder of his wife. Hall of Fame listing, PlayStation Official Magazine issue 107, female personification of the United States, Music of the BioShock series § BioShock Infinite, Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition, "2K Australia's role in BioShock Infinite's development", "News: BioShock Infinite coming to Mac on August 29", "Even in BioShock Infinite's Alternate History, America Was a Woman. [131][135] Special praise was given not only to Elizabeth's ability to take care of herself in combat, but also for actively assisting the player by finding ammo and health, and opening Tears. "[199] That same month, IGN placed Infinite at number thirty-one on its "Top 100 First-Person Shooters" list,[200] and at number twelve on its list of "The Top 25 Xbox 360 Games. BioShock Infinite is as much a failure as a success. However, years of bitter struggle have driven them to fight the opposition more out of blind hatred, resulting in more violent and brutal methods. The belief that Comstock was chosen to complete and succeed the Founding Fathers' was widespread. [42], At certain points throughout the story, the player will be forced to make a choice in order to continue, each choice making minor changes on the story. As the Songbird turns on Booker again, Elizabeth's powers fully awaken, allowing her to open a Tear and transport them to the underwater city of Rapture. In a final battle, Elizabeth finally manages to appease the Siren, who blasts open the door to Comstock House. The city of Columbia was founded by self-proclaimed prophet Zachary Hale Comstock, who used his connections in Congress to have the American governmentbuild the floating city. [196] The game won three awards at the 12th Annual Game Audio Network Guild Awards including Music of the Year,[117] and was nominated for four more including Audio of the Year. [140] Some also noted that Infinite had regressed into a simple shooter compared to the role-playing System Shock games,[153] with Newman stating that "combat feels too constrained as a result. Similarly, Sterling also pointed out that "Columbia is a fake, a sham, with an atmosphere of horror under its manufactured surface." [25], The player controls protagonist Booker DeWitt (Troy Baker), a disgraced member of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency emotionally scarred from the acts of violence he committed at the Battle of Wounded Knee. However, Daisy escaped custody and went on to lead the Vox Populi as revenge against the Founders. She retrieves the hair sample, which happens to be her own and returns to The First Lady. Religion and government were one and the same, and devotion to the city and its prophet was required of its citizens. [188], In 2013, BioShock Infinite won the award for Best Visual Design at the 31st Golden Joystick Awards,[189] while also receiving further nominations for Game of the Year, Best Storytelling, Studio of the Year (Irrational Games), and Best Gaming Moment (Hallelujah);[190] Ken Levine also received the inaugural Golden Joystick Lifetime Achievement Award for his accomplishments in video gaming. Together they board the Hand of the Prophet, Comstock's flagship. Booker arrives in Columbia and is directed to find Monument Island. At release, BioShock Infinite received critical acclaim, with praise particularly directed at its story, setting, and visual art design, and is often regarded as one of the best video games of the seventh generation of consoles. [263], First-person shooter video game and the third installment in the, Scott Sinclair, Shawn Robertson, Stephen Alexander, Patrick Balthrop, Scott Haraldsen, James Bonney, It is not clear if this is the same Rapture from either of the previous two. Hamilton acknowledged that Infinite likely would have been difficult to sell at the mass market if it lacked the first-person shooter elements, but still said that the violent kills felt "indulgent and leering" and unnecessary for the game. de Ken Levine 4,2 sur 5 étoiles 25. Infinite is the third installment in the BioShock series, and though it is not immediately part of the storyline of previous BioShock games, it features similar gameplay concepts and themes. [18], In addition to the internal strife, Columbia is ravaged by "Tears" in the fabric of space-time. Controlling the Songbird, the pair fend off a massive Vox Populi attack, before ordering the Songbird to destroy the Siphon. [84] Elizabeth's development was inspired by the character Alyx Vance, who was described by Levine as a central element and an "emotional driver" of Half-Life 2. The lighthouse at the start of the game has a schedule for Columbia's visits to U.S cities. [40] As the game neared publication, numerous materials such as Vigors, Tear mechanics, weapons, locations, characters, and other enemies, were cut from it, with claims that enough material for five or six games had been scrapped during this process. Only one piece of Gear can be affixed to a slot at a time; any extra Gear is stored in the player's inventory. Later on, the two gain access to The First Lady, an airship capable of taking them to the mainland. It is possible that Columbia still accepts new visitors on a regular basis—this would contrast with Rapture, which not only stopped accepting new people but officially forbade contact with the outside world. People of "minority races", such as Africans, Native Americans, Asians, and Irish, were regularly subjugated in Columbia, with many working in Finkton to power Columbia's industry. The name Columbia refers to the female personification of the United States used in various forms of patriotic symbolism in the 19th century. Aujourd'hui. [39] Robert Lutece, angry at Comstock's actions, convinced Rosalind to help him bring Booker to the reality where Columbia exists to rescue Elizabeth. "[144] Identifying it as a "masterpiece that will be discussed for years to come," Joel Gregory of PlayStation Official Magazine concluded that Infinite was the latest game to join the hallowed ranks of Half-Life, Deus Ex and BioShock as "the apotheosis of the narrative-driven shooter. Comstock then raised Anna as his own daughter, Elizabeth; her severed finger, which caused her to exist in two realities simultaneously, is the source of her ability to create Tears. The Tear remains at the docking station and Elizabeth returns to Rapture. 6. Control was also enforced covertly and brutally by a splinter group of The Founders, the Fraternal Order of the Raven, which doubled as an assassination group and Special-Operations force who regularly lynched, attacked, and kidnapped those who threatened Comstock's ideals. "[154] There were also complaints that the middle portion of the game was padded by gameplay flaws. Through three Tears, the two discover that Elizabeth is not, in fact, Comstock's daughter and that the latter had Lady Comstock and the Lutece twins murdered to keep Elizabeth's origins a secret. Rapture is a fictional city in the BioShock series published by 2K Games. The Sky-Line is a roller coaster-like rail-based system — originally designed for moving cargo around Columbia but later used for personal transport — whereupon the player activates a wrist-mounted tool — called the Sky-Hook — that Booker and enemies wear to jump and hang onto the self-powered tracks. Believing the solution is in the genes, he tells Elizabeth where he thinks the specimen can be found: Jeremiah Fink’s Secret Lab. Consequently, the development team had to "dig really deep" and research extensively for more satisfactory music in Infinite's time period. Upon transfer to Comstock's reality, Booker's memories are rewritten: rather than setting out to find his daughter, he believes he has taken the task of retrieving Elizabeth to be able to wipe away his debt. 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