"Both of these games (System Shock 2 and Bioshock) thrived on vulnerability. It wasn’t so much about shooting people as it was about being there, in the moment. Up until the “would you kindly” moment, Bioshock presented a world that still felt real, where you were just a guy with a wrench trying to survive against superpowered maniacs and walking tanks with father complexes."
Alone in Rapture: why vulnerability was Bioshock's greatest strength
Bioshock wasn't a great shooter, but it's nonetheless one of the greatest games of all time. Why? Because it made us vulnerable.
Via pcgamer.com
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