Bioshock gameplay discussion

**econ21** · 08-29-2007, 12:13

I just started this last night - it is very like System Shock 2, which is a good thing IMO. It is not as scarey to me; I find the sound aspects less freaky and the combat less lethal. However, my son is much more freaked out by it: more gore and "realistic" graphics.

I've cleared most of the first area, medical; I really like the way the map marks where you have been. However, but there is a small southwest part of the dental area that I can't access because I need a dental key or card or something. Anyone care to post where the key/card is in a spoiler tag?

**tibilicus** · 08-29-2007, 15:01

What a sublime game. I challenge you to find a game that single handedly works in every way. I lvoed the plot twist. It was oh so clear when I found out. I felt like a moron for not seeing you. And not ruining it for any one but didnt that just make you want to go after, welll we will call him big F even more and pump 48 bucks of shotgun into him. I have to say end boss and ending was a bit disapointing but other than that a modern master peice. This is along the lines of OCarina of time here, bollocks to half life 2, some one say 2k didnt nail it.

It would be a lie.

Tib

**Out** · 08-29-2007, 16:16

Originally Posted by econ21

I've cleared most of the first area, medical; I really like the way the map marks where you have been. However, but there is a small southwest part of the dental area that I can't access because I need a dental key or card or something. Anyone care to post where the key/card is in a spoiler tag?

To econ21:

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**econ21** · 08-29-2007, 17:11

Thanks, Out - that is very cool way to get a key.

**econ21** · 08-30-2007, 00:10

A couple more questions:

(1) When you are "buying" plasmids and tonics at the gene banks, is there any way to tell which are which? Are they colour coded in any way or is it just trial and error? At the end of medical, I have 3 plasmids and only 2 slots for them. But some non-plasmid things you can get at the medical gene bank don't seem to need slots (the health and eve upgrades; not sure about some other stuff).

(2) One of the loading hints said don't shoot cameras, hack them. That never occurred to me. How do you do it? Is it just like turrets - ie zap them with the electro plasmid, then run over and press V? (Just asking as I assumed them would be too high to reach). I have not spotted any System Shock 2 type security panels I could hack.

**Out** · 08-30-2007, 00:49

Originally Posted by econ21

A couple more questions:

(1) When you are "buying" plasmids and tonics at the gene banks, is there any way to tell which are which? Are they colour coded in any way or is it just trial and error? At the end of medical, I have 3 plasmids and only 2 slots for them. But some non-plasmid things you can get at the medical gene bank don't seem to need slots (the health and eve upgrades; not sure about some other stuff).

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(2) One of the loading hints said don't shoot cameras, hack them. That never occurred to me. How do you do it? Is it just like turrets - ie zap them with the electro plasmid, then run over and press V? (Just asking as I assumed them would be too high to reach). I have not spotted any System Shock 2 type security panels I could hack.

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Questions answered, I hope.

**Kekvit Irae** · 08-31-2007, 23:33

I just got the game yesterday and I've almost won it. I'm impressed with how the game works. It's definitely the spiritual successor to System Shock 2.

My 360 Achievements are:

Ammo Inventor
The player has successfully invented all possible ammo types.
25
Acquired 8/31/2007

Two Fully Upgraded Weapons
The player has fully upgraded two weapons.
5
Acquired 8/31/2007

Fully Researched Houdini Splicer
The player has fully researched the Houdini Splicer.
10
Acquired 8/31/2007

Maxed One Track
The player has purchased every slot in one of the Plasmid or Tonic tracks
20
Acquired 8/31/2007

Fully Researched Spider Splicer.
The player has fully researched the Spider Splicer.
10
Acquired 8/31/2007

Prolific Photographer
The player has taken at least one photo in every research group.
5
Acquired 8/31/2007

Fully Researched Rosie
The player has fully researched the Rosie.
10
Acquired 8/31/2007

One Fully Upgraded Weapon
The player has fully upgraded one weapon.
5
Acquired 8/30/2007

Skilled Hacker
The player has successfully completed 50 hacks.
40
Acquired 8/30/2007

Fully Researched Thug Splicer
The player has fully researched the Thuggish Splicer.
10
Acquired 8/30/2007

Basic Inventor
The player has successfully invented at least one item.
5
Acquired 8/30/2007

Fully Researched Gun Splicer
The player has fully researched the Leadhead Splicer.
10
Acquired 8/30/2007

Upgraded a Weapon
The player has acquired at least one weapon upgrade.
5
Acquired 8/30/2007

Quality Research Photo
The player has taken a Research Photo of the highest grade.
20
Acquired 8/30/2007

Researched a Splicer
The player has taken at least one Research Photo of a Splicer.
5
Acquired 8/30/2007

Bought One Slot
The player has purchased one slot in any Plasmid or Tonic track
5
Acquired 8/30/2007

Hacked a Safe
The player has successfully hacked a safe.
10
Acquired 8/30/2007

Hacked a Security Camera
The player has successfully hacked a security camera.
10
Acquired 8/30/2007

Hacked a Turret
The player has successfully hacked a turret.
10
Acquired 8/30/2007

Hacked a Vending Machine
The player has successfully hacked a vending machine.
10
Acquired 8/30/2007

Hacked a Security Bot
The player has successfully hacked a security bot.
10
Acquired 8/30/2007

One Successful Hack
The player has performed at least one successful hack.
5
Acquired 8/30/2007

Completed Welcome.
The player has successfully completed the Welcome To Rapture Level.
10
Acquired 8/30/2007

Toaster in the Tub
The player has shocked an enemy in the water.

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