BioShock: The Collection

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Summary

"Relive the depths of Rapture and sail through Columbia in BioShock: The Collection! Remastered for current-gen, this edition includes all three BioShock games, complete with all single-player DLC and a never-before-seen video series with commentary from Ken Levine."

"BioShock Infinite is not being remastered on PC because it already meets current-gen console standards and runs smoothly on high visual settings.

BioShock: The Collection will not include BioShock 2 multiplayer."


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BioShock: The Collection Reviews & Ratings

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Review by Lynchzinho [user]
August 11, 2021

I loved the first Bioshock and played it at launch on the 360 thinking that the game deserved all of the accolades that game with it. BioshockI loved the first Bioshock and played it at launch on the 360 thinking that the game deserved all of the accolades that game with it. Bioshock 2 improved on certain gameplay mechanics yet I didn't enjoy the overall game as much as the first game. This for some reason put me off ever even trying to play Bioshock Infinite. Fast forward to 2021 and I end up with the full Bioshock collection and again I ask myself how well can a game hold up over this many years? Let's not forget this is released two generations of consoles ago! Boy was I wrong to wait to play this game. Sure the Remastered ps4 version helps and load times playing it on a PS5 no doubt again improved my experience, but what a game and what a gaming series that should definitely be played through again, or played for the very first time. Overall I'd rate the collection 92% even in 2021 again with 2 being the weakest overall.

90
Review by Pure Nintendo
June 23, 2020

If you are like me and have never played a BioShock game before, I highly recommend picking up this collection. If you played one of these games or even all of them on another console, it is still an excellent collection on the Switch. Since you get all three games and their DLC, I think it is well worth the asking price of $49.99.

100
Review by DarkStation
June 17, 2020

All in all, is the Bioshock Collection worth picking up on Nintendo Switch? I would absolutely recommend it. As I mentioned, whether you have played them before or not, the hybrid console is a fantastic way to experience each of these titles, and the excellent result of the port alone should be enough to entice players new and old. The games have amazing stories, truly unique settings, and memorable characters and locations that everyone should jump into.

80
Review by Daily Star
June 16, 2020

For many BioShock: The Collection’s hop to Nintendo Switch is as good of an excuse as any to indulge in this unforgettable series all over again. For others it’s an opportunity to discover what they’ve been missing out on and if so “would you kindly” pick up a copy because yes, you’ve been missing out. For those owning a Switch alone, there’s a banquet of content on offer in this collection that both looks and plays a treat, making it worth every penny. This first-person shooter is easily one of the best available in the Switch’s catalogue of games and let’s face it, being able to take BioShock wherever you go is indeed awesome. However, bearing in mind how this version plays best, it’s difficult not to consider browsing stores on other consoles where this title often finds itself on sale for a pretty much identical experience at fraction of the price.

80
Review by Digitally Downloaded
June 11, 2020

All three BioShock games in the collection contain all the DLC from their original releases and as far as packages go, are as complete as they come. Purely from a content perspective there’s plenty to go around, and most of the time spent is engaging, too. I personally find all three games to be far more interesting as historical artefacts rather than for pure consumption, but it’s nice that they function well as both. And so if you’re just arriving at the series on Switch my recommendation is – if you can stomach the often very graphic violence – definitely play BioShock 1, if you loved the first then consider BioShock 2, and only if you like flying cities and have a yet unsatiated bloodlust, then play BioShock Infinite as well.

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Game Information
Release Date September 13, 2016
Publisher Take-Two Interactive, 2K Games, Irrational Games
Total Rating 85%
Content Rated M (Mature)
Game Modes Single player
Player Perspectives First person
Genres Shooter, Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Themes Action, Fantasy, Science fiction, Horror, Historical, Stealth, Open world
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch