Bioshock Infinite: Steam punk beauty

Bioshock Infinite is probably the most fun I have had in a very long time from a single player FPS, the story is mysterious and unfolds at just the right pace. Unfortunately I can't really discuss a great deal about the story without spoiling anything so all i'll say on the matter is play it through right to the end and you won't be disappointed. 

The main character in the story isn't the character you play Booker but rather Elizabeth and she kicks the trope of the damsel in distress clear out of the water. During the course of the game Liz will prove to be a very powerful and helpful ally! keeping Booker stocked with ammo health kits and summoning in cover or gun turrets to assist you. She reminded me a lot of the old Disney Princess's but with some serious ass kicking potential built in!

The environment is about as far from Raptures claustrophobic corridors and repressive atmosphere as you can get. The city in the sky is literally bursting with life, the constant turmoil plays out right before your eyes rather than witnessing the aftermath of the events whilst in Rapture. The skylines accentuate this, acting as effectively a roller coaster between points from which you can shoot from right before landing on your enemies and crushing their skulls.

The combat can be considered restrictive at times being only able to hold 2 guns at any one time but I found this to be quite a fun mechanic. Which 2 guns compliment each-other well for a situation? I found myself becoming quite attached to the shotgun and sniper rifle combo picking people off at range and giving them a face full of boom stick should they get to close. You of course have your plasmids  Vigors in this installment as well. All are very useful ranging from controlling your enemies to ripping them apart with a flock of ravenous crows.

All in all whilst linear and perhaps restrictive in the combat (holding only 2 guns at any one time) the enviroment is breath taking. The story's pace seems to match character development with actual game-play exceptionally well, a balance that a lot of game developers find hard to get right. Don't read to much about the story go into it completely unaware of what to expect and you will be in for a real treat.