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There are very few video games that stick with you long after the credits roll. For me, BioShock Infinite isn’t just about that mind-bending ending or the sky-hook mechanics. It is about the world . Columbia—the city in the clouds—feels lived in, broken, beautiful, and terrifying. the art of bioshock infinite pdf download

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If you buy the BioShock Infinite: The Complete Edition on Steam, or often through Amazon Kindle or Google Play Books, you can get the official digital art book. It is high resolution, searchable, and completely legal. It is usually less than $10. It is worth skipping two cups of coffee for. Whether you get the physical hardcover or the legal digital copy, here is why this specific art book is a masterpiece of game design. 1. The "American Dream" as a Nightmare The book does an incredible job showing the evolution of Columbia. Early concepts looked too much like Bioshock ’s Rapture (dark and slimy). The artists realized Columbia had to be bright to be scary. Seeing the flag-waving, angel-statue-heavy early designs turn into the racist, zealous nightmare we know is fascinating. 2. Heavy Hitters & The Motorized Patriot There is a two-page spread showing the creation of the "Motorized Patriot" (the giant robot George Washington). The commentary explains how they took the "Founding Fathers" and turned them into industrial executioners. It is horrifyingly creative. 3. Elizabeth’s Evolution We all know Elizabeth was the heart of the game. The art book shows dozens of rejected designs—some too "street urchin," some too "princess-y." Seeing the final balance of the corset, the cameo, and the skirt is a lesson in character silhouette design. The Verdict Should you hunt for a random PDF on a forum? No. The experience is bad, and frankly, the artists deserve better.

If you have ever found yourself stopping mid-firefight just to stare at a stained-glass window or a rusty carnival sign, you need The Art of BioShock Infinite .