Can You Handle Bioshock Infinite’s 1999 Mode?
Irrational Games threw down the gauntlet today, answering the call from fans desperate for a challenge. “1999 Mode” will be “… an especially demanding gaming experience, forcing you to examine your decisions while going through your adventure in Columbia. With every choice you make, there are irreversible implications, and if your choices guide you down a path not suited to your play style, you will suffer for it.”
What does this mean for gamers that want to contend to be 1999 Mode masters? A focus on skill and strategy is an absolute must as everything down to the weapons you use depend on how well you’ve honed in on your powers and abilities. Misjudgment on a power might render your weapon useless, so knowing ahead of time what compliments the others is key. Your health will also be measured differently, and sharpness in maneuvering around while targeting enemies will play a huge part in survival. Beware, the decisions you make in 1999 Mode will have permanent consequences on the outcome of the game, it is now possible to make a choice that will render some situations abruptly not winnable.
Bioshock Infinite is set to release in March, 2012.
