Or Not So Much... Depending on how you look at it.

Here's my review of BioShock. I know, I know, late to the game (no pun intended), but the wife wasn't digging me buying a $50 or $60 game. And I'm glad I played whipped and didn't blow that money (which is now going to an iPhone)...

This game sucks. Don't get me wrong, the graphics are incredible. No argument there. The texturing, radiosity, the fluid dynamics -- all are incredible. I will say I'm not that impressed with the modeling (I went to school for 3D design and animation, and GoW has much better models). Add to that the fact that BioShock doesn't strike me as new, not that any FPSes ever have, at least since Wolfenstein. But seriously, the gameplay isn't all that inventive and I found myself really searching for reasons to like it before I just gave up and admitted it wasn't as cool as I'd hoped.

There's this feeling in the back of my mind that BioShock reminds me of an overhyped movie that bills itself as "not just another action movie", when it really is, in fact, a weak action movie with some drama or comedy thrown in. I like honesty in the products I buy. I know that when I see Die Hard With a Vengeance it promises to have gratuitous gunshots, crazy friggin' explosions, and tons of expletives is supposed to have expletives along with the buddy banter. But much like "Rush Hour," BioShock is just lukewarm all around. And then there's no online component, which is a huge part of the reason I like Gears of War so much (and people are still playing the hell out of that).

To say nothing of the graphic design would be a crime. I love all the Art Deco references and type, and the in-game cartoon illustrations for the plasmids and various dispensers is pretty awesome. You don't see that kind of emphasis very often (except maybe Guitar Hero). Check out the concept art.

I just don't see why people are so in love with it. And I'm not alone...