Why BioShock 4 Should Avoid Bringing Back NPCs

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Wow, so it’s been five years? Or maybe more, or less—who’s counting days these days? Time’s funny like that, and BioShock 4’s been teasing us for an eternity. But hey, rumors about it being set in the Antarctic wonderlands, Aurora and Borealis, are buzzing. Can you even imagine the chill? Rapture was bleak, Columbia… floating—and now this icy adventure. It’s like swapping flip-flops for snow boots. Oh, the thrill!

But what do we really know? Practically nothing! Seriously. Speculation’s the game, with whispers about timelines and familiar faces making a comeback. Of course, fans are all like, “Bring back the classics!” Maybe it’s comforting? Or let’s face it, folks just love those old characters. But if Cloud Chamber wants to keep us glued, they might just spin the wheel in a fresh direction. Or not. I mean, surprises are cool too, right?

Thinking back, it’s always been rare for the same bios to pop up across titles. Like, Rapture had its share, but otherwise? Nada. Maybe Aurora and Borealis will play their cards differently. The multiverse thing? Total possibility, thanks to time travel and rifts. Infinite’s trick! Can you imagine the Lutece twins prancing around the snow? Weirdly fitting, somehow.

But here’s the catch—looping past characters in might be risky. Could tarnish BioShock 4’s shiny newness crying out for its own identity. Returnees could make it all feel too… recycled. Who knows? Every title so far? Stands alone, majestic like, with worlds and tales stitching the bigger picture. And yet, too much nostalgia could muddy this fresh start.

So, maybe a throwback or two isn’t a crime—especially for the decade-weary fans waiting forever, twiddling their thumbs. Iconic figures like Big Daddy could pop up in teasers, teasing us with tiny glimpses. And let’s face it, the juicy Plasmid/Vigor mechanics are ripe for a cool twist. Cloud Chamber? Yeah, they have the stage to dazzle.

BioShock 4 could reignite everything if done right. New lands, new tales, fresh magic. The likes of Rapture and Columbia once ruled, but now it’s Aurora and Borealis’s turn. Bring on the chills, the thrills, and stories to get lost in. How’s that for a comeback? I’ll be holding my breath. Or, well, maybe not—can’t have me passing out before the game drops, huh?