Comparing Bioshock games or ranking them is quite similar to ranking the Harry Potter movies, as every single one of those movies was great in its own unique way, but we did it anyway. Based on the entertainment factor, we have ranked all the games in the Bioshock franchise.
We would like to remind you again that all 3 Bioshock games are fantastic and give a proper neck-to-neck to each other. So, without further ado, here’s the list of Bioshock games ranked from worst to best.
Bioshock games ranked from worst to best purely based on entertainment
3. Bioshock 2
In Bioshock 2, you get a massive spiral drill weapon attached to your body in a limb fashion supernaturally & you become what is known as the Big Daddy in the Bioshock universe. The drill gives you an unfair advantage and doesn’t let you feel the butterflies in the stomach or even be scared of what’s coming to hunt you – it kills the intense supernatural horror vibe that the game tries to build and it’s one of the reasons why Bioshock 2 gets the 3rd rank. The 2nd and last reason for its 3rd spot is a lack of heart-wrenching emotions in the climax.
The eerie flashbacks method used for storytelling is hypnotizing and horrifying at the same time – it is irresistibly charming in the most twisted manner possible. Moss-covered walls, water flowing on the stairs and dripping from the ceiling, and realistic sound effects – you can almost smell the dampness in the air around you while exploring the drenched building in Bioshock 2, it takes atmospheric ambiance to scarily realistic levels. The color scheme used in the game is a perfect mix between vibrant like Doom Eternal & creepy like Bioshock 1 – it’s unsettling yet wondrous at the same time.
Bioshock 2 has enough heart-pounding and creepy horror moments to keep you on the edge of your seat in every moment. Compared to its predecessor, Bioshock 2 has way better graphics and more gore.
2. Bioshock 1
All hail to the king, the OG, i.e. Bioshock 1 – this is where all the insanity began, Bioshock 1 took the path no game had ever taken and became an original masterpiece, unlike anything the gaming world had ever seen. The only reason Bioshock 1 gets the 2nd rank is its old-school graphics, which present-day gamers would find average, compared to visual spectacles like Red Dead Redemption 2 or God of War. Apart from the graphical aspect, this game is flawless – it is like the Spider-Man 1 of video games, i.e. the definition of perfection, but has average visual effects, compared to modern-day standards.
The entrancingly melancholic undertone of the game can be felt instantly as the game begins – new players will find their hearts racing faster than an F1 car due to the heart-pounding background music that crescendoes to the point of making you pee your pants and the associated creepiness that comes with being in an alien place filled with supernatural, creepy ghosts and mechanically monstrous creatures creeping on you. You are definitely going to feel cabin fever while playing this game. The combination of supernatural electrocharged hands and conventional guns is genius, as you get the best of both worlds – you feel just the right amount of both alien & human while engaging in combat.
The storytelling is surprisingly emotional and creepily engaging – the blurry visions, the human noises, and a strange bond of love. You’re definitely going to get creeping chills running down your spine while playing this shockingly heartwarming & one-of-a-kind first-person shooting game.
1. Bioschock Infinite
Bioshock Infinite sends you to a floating imaginary version of California in the good old days when people used to wear hats in public – the next-gen graphics perfectly capture the essence of living in the early years of the 20th century. The gold-coated elegant pistols, manual levers, hybrid weapons that look modern but fire like old-school, grappling hooks, and robotic villains – its pure metallic glory presented with a gorgeous old-world aesthetic. Jumping from building to building with hooks and fighting hybrid villains made of metal & human in the year 1912 – the game pushes the envelope of imagination to godly levels. The floating world of Bioshock Infinite feels close to real life despite being a Bioshock game.
The testosterone-spiking pistol fights with iconic Bioshock fashion metallic monsters in combat and roaming inside creepy old buildings in Bioshock Infinite feels nostalgic – the signature creepy feel of the Bioshock franchise is intact in this game as well. The intense background music, the guttural screams of the evil souls, the gun shooting sound effects, the electrical buzzing sounds, and the sound of bare metal combined will give you a sensory overload as far as sound is concerned. Bioshock Infinite gives an exceptional acoustic experience. The reason for its no one spot is that it keeps the old-school vibe of previous Bioshock games, sprinkles in some next-gen graphics, and gives you a fantastical world to explore with some exhilarating objectives.
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