Watching the story of BioShock evolve over the course of these three games is a brilliant journey that any gamer should undertake.

Related: Things That Make No Sense About BioShock: Infinite The release of BioShock: Infinite cemented the series as an all-time great gaming trilogy. The first BioShock was an insanely entertaining romp through one of the most interesting video game cities in the form of Rapture, and BioShock 2 was pretty much more of the same with a fresh coat of paint - which wasn't necessarily a bad thing. When one talks about some of the greatest gaming franchises ever made, then it goes without saying that BioShock would be an inevitable part of the conversation. Spec Ops: The Line may not play like BioShock, but it shares a narrative focus on psychological themes and is worth playing for fans of the trilogy.

Although Atomic Heart is inspired by BioShock, it falls short of the same level of greatness but still offers a solid gaming experience.

BioShock: Infinite solidified the franchise as one of the greatest gaming trilogies, with its brilliant storytelling and captivating world.

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