Take to the clouds in BioShock Infinite, Irrational Games’ 2013 sky-high spectacle that blasted onto Xbox 360, PS3, and PC on March 26, 2013, with remastered wings in 2016’s BioShock: The Collection. Forget Rapture—this time, you’re in Columbia, a floating American city of 1912, all stars, stripes, and steampunk insanity. You’re Booker DeWitt, a grizzled ex-Pinkerton sent to snag Elizabeth, a girl locked in a tower, only to unravel a revolution, a prophet’s tyranny, and some mind-bending multiverse twists. Selling over 11 million copies, Infinite is a wild ride that’ll leave you gasping!
Swing through Columbia’s skylines—rails that let you zip, shoot, and slam into enemies—with a vigor-fueled arsenal: hurl crows, blast shockwaves, or levitate foes into meaty piñatas. The combat’s fast and free, mixing guns like the carbine and RPG with powers that combo into chaos. Elizabeth’s no damsel—she tears open reality, tossing you cover or ammo mid-fight. Explore a city of airships, racist zealots, and gilded streets, from the bright Boardwalk to the gritty Finkton slums. Face robotic Patriots and the eerie Songbird, all while piecing together a story that’s equal parts heart and head-scratcher.
The vibe? Patriotic fever dream meets quantum weirdness—think propaganda posters, barbershop quartets, and a finale that’ll spark debates for years. The visuals dazzle—floating islands gleam, clouds part, and every detail pops, especially in 4K remastered glory on PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC. DLCs Burial at Sea tie it back to Rapture, but the base game’s the star—critics (94 on Metacritic) and fans adore its ambition. BioShock Infinite isn’t just a shooter; it’s a soaring saga of choice, fate, and redemption. Hook onto the skyline and don’t look down!