BioShock seemed to come out of nowhere, considering the long lasting impact it's had on narrative-driven gameplay. From the moment players came into sight of the magnificent underwater city of Rapture, it was clear that BioShock wasn't your average shooter. Terrifying with a dark wit, the first BioShock game blew players away with its incredible aesthetics, sense of morality, and some of the most memorable villains of all time. Classic moments like the first Big Daddy encounter, and the endgame revelations are still among gaming's greatest, and the creepy atmosphere that permeated the tunnels and rooms of Rapture has yet to be bested. An excellent example of the potential that the video game medium has, BioShock managed to deftly balance several genres and other influences through its lengthy, twisting story. A beautiful marriage of exciting gameplay, tense horror and gripping plot, BioShock is a game that will be remembered for decades to come.
