Such works may arise when licensing issues prevent a creator from releasing a direct sequel using the same copyrighted characters and names as the original. In fiction, the term generally refers to a work by a creator that shares similarities to one of their earlier works, but is set in a different continuity, and features distinct characters and settings. Spiritual successors often have similar themes and styles to their source material, but are generally a distinct intellectual property. Follow up work that does not directly continue the canon of its predecessorĪ spiritual successor (sometimes called a spiritual sequel) is a product or fictional work that is similar to, or directly inspired by, another previous work, but (unlike a traditional prequel or sequel) does not explicitly continue the product line or media franchise of its predecessor, and is thus only a successor 'in spirit'. Explore an incredible and unique art deco world hidden deep under the ocean.īioShock: Breaking the MoldA free download that takes an inside look at the art of BioShock.Turn everything into a weapon: the environment, your body, fire and water, and even your worst enemies.

Hack devices and systems, upgrade your weapons and craft new ammo variants.

Biologically modify your body: send fire storming from your fingertips and unleash a swarm of killer hornets hatched from the veins in your arms.

No encounter ever plays out the same, and no two gamers will play the game the same way. Injectable plasmids give you super human powers: blast electrical currents into water to electrocute multiple enemies, or freeze them solid and obliterate them with the swing of a wrench. You'll have a complete arsenal at your disposal from simple revolvers to grenade launchers and chemical throwers, but you'll also be forced to genetically modify your DNA to create an even more deadly weapon: you. BioShock is a shooter unlike any you've ever played, loaded with weapons and tactics never seen.

System shock prequel to bioshock