BioShock Infinite

I am not a big fan of first-person shooters, but I really liked the story, characters, and setting here. Despite the slow and confusing start, the plot offers character development and even some smart twists. A lot of credit goes to the visually gorgeous city of Columbia, which is brought to life by lots of details and additional documentation that can be found in-game. I am not fond of the cartoonish character models and the way all story segments look like a stop of a theme park ride, but got accustomed to it by the end.

The gameplay is a bit repetitive, as it's based solely on shooting whatever you see on screen while following the green arrow. Combat itself is far from being technical but offers a fun and immediate experience for anyone. It might not be enough of a challenge to satisfy experienced players but was perfect for a chicken like me.

The dynamics are spiced up by "Vigors", psychokinetic powers that can be used by consuming "salts". These are visually appealing but rather marginal in the gameplay, as I have never found them essential in combat if not in the very last couple of chapters.