Why is bioshock infinite so controversial?

BioShock Infinite proved immensely controversial upon its release due to its depictions of racism, American exceptionalism and religious extremism. With the announcement of a new BioShock game in the works, it's time to look back at the last entry in the acclaimed series: BioShock Infinite.

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2023-10-01 01:28:33

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Is bioshock infinite a multiverse?
It's a fitting ending for Booker DeWitt's story, albeit one that takes a little while to get your head around. Where BioShock Infinite goes wrong is that it makes BioShock's Rapture
Rapture
Rapture is a fictional city in the BioShock series published by 2K Games. It is an underwater city that is the main setting for the games BioShock and BioShock 2. The city also briefly appears in BioShock Infinite, and is featured in its downloadable content, Burial at Sea.
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a subset of Infinite's multiverse, hence the, “There's always a lighthouse. There's always a man. There's always a city.”
2024-02-19 05:21:51

What religion is bioshock infinite?
Bioshock Infinite takes on a slightly different approach, with its perspective being more focused on Evangelical Christianity, American Exceptionalism, and nationalism.
2024-02-04 01:45:56

Is bioshock infinite a love story?
Whether it be a society in love with its own patented brand of American Exceptionalism, a leader in love with his own self-appointed immortal image, or a pair of people that come together to care for one another, BioShock Infinite is a love story.
2023-09-24 03:45:48

Is bioshock infinite a sequel to bioshock?
Previously known as "Project Icarus", BioShock Infinite is not a direct sequel or prequel to the original game, but carries many of the same gameplay concepts from the BioShock title.
2023-03-17 06:23:32

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