The game themes itself around nationalism, racism.
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Its graphic violence and decidedly mature themes may make this game unsuitable for kids, but BioShock Infinite will prove a rare and satisfying treat for grown-up gamers looking for a shooter with substance. The BioShock series has never been shy of offering political critique, and BioShock Infinite is biting closer to home than previous installments. Every last brick and stone simply begs to be explored. The fact that the city of the villains had lots of jingoist, racist propaganda You could find that in the history books, and on many sites like stormfront and.
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It's a full and beautifully realized environment, the likes of which have not been seen before. Early 20th century architecture is covered in old-fashioned posters and billboards as traditional music - such as the classic folk hymn "Down to the River to Pray" - emanates from phonograph horns throughout the streets. BioShock Infinite Writer Drew Holmes on Racism, Realism and Crafting Non-Annoying Characters By Michael Rougeau Mike Rougeau is a freelance writer living in Los Angeles, CA.
We live in a world where pretty much all English speaking nations consider the N-Word to be derogatory, despite the fact that it was really much more of a US thing. The world of Columbia is a clearly fantastical - yet weirdly believable - mechanical marvel. In all seriousness, the biggest problem people have with the way racism was handled in Bioshock Infinite was it's really strange schizophrenia. Alternating with impressive agility between thought-provoking ideas and visceral action sequences, the game engages players on emotional, intellectual, and gut levels, resulting in a heady experience difficult to compare to anything else (save perhaps the original BioShock, which managed a similar feat back in 2007).Įven the presentation is something unique. In all seriousness, the biggest problem people have with the way racism was handled in Bioshock Infinite was its really strange schizophrenia. However, despite this, there are still some strangely contratictory elements to the game that can be perceived as quite offensive. The main racist faction of the game, the Founders, is clearly portrayed as evil.
Few games are bold enough to take on the controversial subjects that BioShock Infinite tackles head first, and fewer still are those that manage to do so with maturity, intelligence, and even a bit of wit. It's clear that the devs of BI are against racism.
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