Bioshock is a masterpiece. A true-blue, wonder of the videogame world. Every environment is stunningly crafted (yes, crafted), there are interesting and intelligent decisions to be made all along the way and gameplay mechanics are solid and balanced, while the first-person gunplay and special abilities are sufficiently satisfying to use. Not only all of that, the story is fascinating, be it told through dialogue or expertly related through those crafted environments.

While Bioshock may overstay its welcome after a certain point, not many negative things can be said about the game, and those things that can be pointed out will depend heavily on your specific play style. The question is, after just over a year since its debut on the Xbox 360 and PC, is Bioshock on the PlayStation 3 still relevant as a gaming experience, and as important to the progression of games as a medium?

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