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Over on the official PlayStation Blog, BioShock executive producer Alyssa Finley has revealed the team’s thought process when assigning Trophies to the PS3 version of BioShock.
Regarding the Bronze Trophies, Finley said: “Just like in the original BioShock, for the PS3 version our initial emphasis was on encouraging thoroughness and exploration of the BioShock universe.
“Each system in BioShock has a reward for the player that digs deep enough. Our hope is that players that may otherwise neglect a system will want to explore it just for the Trophy. Systems like Researching, Modifying Weapons, Hacking, and Crafting are all loaded with awards. A meticulous player will find themselves up to their armpits in prizes.”
Finley then revealed exactly what gamers will need to do in order to earn a Silver Trophy.
“For the true explorer, we present one of the more difficult Trophies to get in all of Rapture. The “Historian” Trophy is awarded for finding every single audio diary. This particular Trophy is Silver because we understand the rigor required for this endeavour,” explained Finley. “If you’re a true adventurer and seek to know the full story of the fall of Rapture, look under every desk and open every door. There are many to find.”
And finally to the Gold Trophies, awards that will focus on rewarding repeat play.
“When considering how to use these Trophies to reward players, we chose to give a respectful nod to those few who desire a challenge. We believe that BioShock PS3 has a lot to offer in a single play through, but we wanted to emphasize and reward a player’s second or third descent into Rapture. This led us to create new Trophies that encourage more advanced tactics and enemies that provide a greater challenge,” said Finley.
“As a result of this thinking the first Trophy bears the name, “Brass Balls”. If you desire to be among the few who have this prestigious award on their mantle, you must win BioShock on Hard difficulty with the Vita-Chambers turned off. A feat so daring that anyone even glimpsing this formidable Trophy in your glass case will be shaking with terror and respect.”
Of course, if gamers collect all Gold, Silver and Bronze Trophies they’ll also be rewarded with the Platinum Trophy.
BioShock is scheduled for release on PS3 in October.
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