10 Sci-Fi Video Game Sequels Better Than The Original

10. Bioshock Infinite

The original Bioshock is a masterpiece. One of the greatest examples of world design in video game history, the underwater libertarian nightmare of Rapture is further etched into the minds of those who have explored it. Bioshock has one of the most famous narratives in the history of the medium, ensuring that players question their willingness to follow orders and how much control they actually have through the miraculous Andrew Ryan twist. It is monumental in every way.

While Bioshock Infinite doesn't have an iconic narrative moment that approaches the Andrew Ryan one, it is one of the most ambitious conceptual experiences in mainstream gaming and remains utterly thought provoking to this day. The new setting of Columbia leads to greater freedom in gameplay, with the Sky-Line traversal system leading to more entertaining and dynamic encounters with enemies.

However, what draws so many fans to Bioshock Infinite is the staggering scale of the narrative. Over the course of the game, reality itself gets deconstructed, dimensions bleed into each other and identities of friends/enemies seem to shift unrecognisably with every scene. It is a masterclass of forward-thinking writing, a perfect conclusion to a series so defined by its storytelling ambition.