Set in 1912, BioShock Infinite introduces an entirely new narrative experience that lifts players out of the familiar confines of Rapture and rockets them to Columbia, an immense city in the sky.

When it comes down to it though Bioshock Infinite is a labour of love, a staggeringly impressive achievement and an example of the invention and singularity of vision that so many big budget games lack. It is a game everyone should play and that will be written about and analysed for years to come.

In the end, BioShock Infinite , like BioShock before it, is proof that games can be more than just games. It's proof that when a publisher has faith in the talent of its developers and gives them access to the resources they need, wonderful things can happen.

I had a number of problems with the original Bioshock . Barring the fact that it completely fell apart near the end, I didn't really feel like Irrational delivered a truly unique experience once you were past the cool looking setting.