BioShock: The Collection Reviews

BioShock: The Collection is ranked in the 93rd percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
8.2 / 10.0
Sep 14, 2016

As a veteran returning to play through the three games of BioShock: The Collection is a pleasure, but it’s a bit disappointing to watch the updates and behind-the-scenes content to each entry gradually decline. The original BioShock receives the greatest overhaul and flourishes with new textures and lighting that bring it almost up to modern standards, and a Ken Levine retrospective, while BioShock Infinite is essentially the PC version Of course the ideas and gameplay presented and executed in all three are as memorable as they were when first released, and anyone who missed them a decade ago should definitely consider rectifying that. If you intend to play one of these fascinating and fun adventures for the first time or the tenth, the BioShock Collection is the best way to go about it.

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Metro GameCentral
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8 / 10
Sep 16, 2016

Time has worn some holes in each games’ reputation, but these are still three of the most ambitious and daring action games of modern times.

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Sep 21, 2016

If you are a PS4 or Xbox One owner, Bioshock: The Collection should be in your, um, collection, whether in the 2-disc physical format or digital download. Unfortunately, I’ve read reports that the PC version has issues. (Like bad ones.) As such PC players should wait for the (fingers crossed) eventual patches.

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90 / 100
Jun 1, 2020

Three great adventures masterfully ported to Nintendo Switch. They only missing feature is they're not running at 60 fps, but the rest is on spot, showing an adaptation on par with the PS4 and Xbox One remasters. Also, keep in mind that if you buy it, physical or digital, you will need a big microSD, because the download is quite big...

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9 / 10
Jun 22, 2020

If you fancy playing BioShock: The Collection for the first time or perhaps on the go, you can't really go wrong with the Switch port of the trilogy. The stories of each game strike just as well now as they did years ago, perhaps even more so in today's social and political climate, as BioShock Infinite explores the issues of racism and the fight against inequality and injustice.

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8.8 / 10.0
Sep 16, 2016

Three masterpieces in a single pack. If you never played them, this is your golden opportunity.

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8.2 / 10.0
Sep 19, 2016

BioShock: The Collection is a good remaster, with graphics visibly improved. It includes all single-player content from the three games and that makes this collection perfect for those who never played a BioShock in their life, but the lack of freshly new content makes it less suitable for longstanding fans.

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IGN Italy
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8.5 / 10.0
Jun 2, 2020

A convenient opportunity to replay the whole saga where you want. Or, just in case, to find out what this BioShock is that everyone has been talking about for thirteen years, of course. Too bad for the not exciting graphic quality of the two remastered, especially the first one. In handheld mode, at least, you don't notice that much.

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8.8 / 10.0
Jun 2, 2020

A man chooses...a slave obeys. Do it voluntarily or forced by the pressure of having missed some of the best games of the last 15 years, you are facing a new opportunity to know what makes this saga so special and beloved.

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9.5 / 10.0
Sep 18, 2016

While they vary ever so slightly in quality, with the original, for my money, edging out the others and number 2 valiantly bringing up the rear, all 3 games are incredibly playable and deeply compelling.

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Sep 14, 2016

While there's not much in terms of new content here, Bioshock: The Collection is a must-own for fans of the series, and a must-play for those that have yet to do so.

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Unscored
Jun 1, 2020

The Switch port is as deserving of praise as the original release of BioShock: The Collection. You’ll have to put up with some of the remasters’ less desirable changes, and the audio could be better, but BioShock: The Collection for the Nintendo Switch remains a trio of fantastic ports. Would you kindly give them a gander?

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8.5 / 10.0
Jun 15, 2020

Three great games packaged for new and old players that look and run well. Not the best versions, but it's a nice to have BioShock: The Collection on Switch.

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8 / 10
Sep 15, 2016

The reality is that the games haven't changed, but you might have.

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8.5 / 10.0
Sep 21, 2016

With three great games and additional content that some would say is even better, The BioShock Collection is worth picking up for pretty much anybody interested, be they existing fans of totally fresh to the series. Despite some annoyances, each game runs better and looks better than ever before, and the content to price ratio is more than favorable.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 3, 2016

2K's thought provoking trilogy continues to serve as proof that games are capable of delivering thoughtful commentary on real world social issues.

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85 / 100
Sep 18, 2016

The Bioshock series is awesome, and The Bioshock Collection modernizes that experience. Although there are a few technical shortcomings, and Bioshock 2 lacks its excellent multiplayer mode, The Bioshock Collection is a worthy investment for fans of the series, or newcomers who want to see what all the fuss is about.

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85 / 100
Jun 8, 2020

Each game could easily go toe to toe with any modern-day juggernaut, but only the BioShocks can be played on the go.

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Telegraph
Top Critic
Sep 21, 2016

Ten years later, replaying the original BioShock is a risky prospect.

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Sep 15, 2016

If you've already played and loved the three original titles plus their DLC then some mild visual upgrades and a handful of extras might not be enough to justify the purchase. If, however, you've never sunk into the haunting depths of Rapture, this is the time to sort it out.

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