 In an article discussing the character in terms of a "BioShock" film, editors Phil Pirrello and Christopher Monfette attributed IGN's high review score for the game to the character, and stated "No character so fresh out of the gate claimed iconic status as quickly as BioShock's baddie did...Our hero is only as good as our villain.Lucky for the filmmakers, they have themselves a potentially great one in Big Daddy.