Bioshock
Though the original narrative of Bioshock is fairly straight forward, it peels back like layers of an onion, gradually building to larger themes and complex narratives that further flesh out its world.
One thing that Bioshock prides itself on is atmosphere. The opening hour of the original game is such a precisely tuned experience that invites you into the underwater hell that is Rapture – the city created by the ambitious Andrew Ryan, a brilliant mind who’s ultimately warped by his own god complex.
Having a series that explores the build-up and aftermath that resulted in the collapse of Rapture would be truly fascinating. There are already books out there that explore what life was like before the fall, and the dozens upon dozens of audio logs in the game should inspire enough information to craft a series of events leading to its demise.
Having a series which incorporates the use of flashbacks and present day story lines, building to an epic conclusion, could truly be an exciting indulgence into this terrifying world. Alongside the iconic imagery of Big Daddies and Little Sisters, it’s hard not to pine for this to be reality.
