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Written by John Shirley based on the two first Bioshock games, Bioshock: Rapture is a science fiction novel that intends to tell a story that complements the great original material. It puts its focus on the game’s setting – the underwater city of Rapture –, and the philosophy behind it, but fails to add anything new to the game’s story, failing to develop it properly.
The story initially follows two main characters: the plumber Bill Mcdonagh and the scammer Frank Gorland. Mcdonagh has always dreamed of becoming an engineer and, one day, is indeed offered the chance to make his dream come true by an eccentric tycoon. The plumber sees his value finally recognized, as he’s [...]