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BioShock can look like any other first person shooter at first sight, but it is much more complex than it may seem. Let me give you some tips and tricks that should help you get trough BioShock a lot more easily.

Choose the right ammo

Choosing the right ammo is very important in BioShock. The machine gun and pistol use three types of ammunition: anti-personnel, anti-armor and regular. The anti-personnel and anti-armor ammo is much rarer then regular ammo. In the beginning, I suggest you keep your anti-armor and anti-personnel to fight Big Daddies only. As for shotguns, they are not as useful as the may seem. I usually only use them with Electric ammo to stun some Big Daddies or to take out security cameras.

Do not discard your wrench

Even though it’s the first weapon you start with, your wrench can be useful even at the end of the game. The key is to use tonics that would make it more powerful. And also remember that you can combine the effects of two similar tonics if you use them in different slots.

Use hacking tonics

If you’re like me, and you hate the hacking mini game, I suggest you put a couple of hacking tonics into your engineering tonic slots when you can. It will make it go much faster. Tonics will only get you so far though, so you will have to practice your hacking skills.

Learn how to use the Vita Chamber

Instead of reloading your game each time you die, you should learn how to use the Vita chamber. Sometimes, it can be better to die and reload the game, but it is sometimes better to respawn in a Vita Chamber. Just choose carefully which option is better for you.

How to deal with Splicers

Head shots are the best way to get rid of pesky Splicers. The best ammo to use when it comes to Splicers is antipersonnel ammo. If you are running low on these, and you are facing Thug or Houdini Splicers, it’s better to dodge their melee attacks and use your wrench.

How to deal with Big Daddies

When you are facing Big Daddies, remember that explosives are very effective against them. Use proximity mines or grenades if you want to cause some serious damage. The most effective weapon against Big Daddies is the Grenade Launcher loaded with Heat-Seeking missiles. When you are facing a Bouncer, try to side step when they charges you, it will give you a few extra seconds to give him a good blow. If you are facing a Rosie, make sure you take cover from their rifles and only shoot back at them when they cease fire.

Have fun

Learn how to appreciate the game and fully explore all of its possibilities. The more you learn about the enemies, weapons and levels, the more you are going to like the game. Don’t take this game as just another Duke Nukem look alike.

I hope these tips will help make your quest a bit easier… Do not forget to study all of the elements of the game fully so you will be able to truly master BioShock and take advantage of its multiple facets.

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Mary Murtha
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