Bioshock Infinite is one of the GOATS and here is why i say that:
Social Commentary in the game was amazing.
when you get to the Fink Manufacturing and hear the propaganda over the sound system, see it in the films playing and see workers competing
for jobs by bidding lower and lower wages and promising more production, i just stopped and watched it play out like

there is a company store were employees buy the products that they manufacture therefore setting up an indentured service sort of deal that is really no better than slavery.
it's very much like the story of George Pullman, if you are into history at all, i suggest that you check this brief summary on Wiki and then re-examine the Fink story line in Bioshock Infinite.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Pullman
the Vox Populi labor movement was a cool story arch and reminded me of the Labor/Union movement in the late 19th and early 20th century in our world.
the way the the founding fathers were elevated to almost God like status and Comstock practically made a religion around them made me think about the Tea party for some reason.
the blatant prejudice expressed by the people was so raw and unfiltered.
it's something that is taboo in the gaming world but Bioshock dived into it unapologetically and you gotta respect that.
walking down the beach and hearing Girls Just Wanna Have Fun...i was

then

then

.
easily one of my favorite and most unexpected gaming experiences last year.
i thought the shooting mechanics were just fine and this is coming from someone who has been playing PC shooters for more than 15 years.
the environment was stunning, if you didn't stop and

when you got to Columbia then i don't know what to say, that place is gorgeous.
the whole parallel universe spin opens up so many doors down the line to make sequels in endless environments and times is

.
that's my Bioshock Infinite rant.