BioShock: The Collection Reviews

BioShock: The Collection is ranked in the 93rd percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
7 / 10
Jun 7, 2020

Bioshock The Collection on Switch is everything the home console versions brought us four years ago, but with a oh-so practical portable dimension, but also poorer graphics, thanks to a strong aliasing, and a frame-rate which cannot exceed 30 fps. But with three classical FPS games which already made history, the added DLC and many bonus gives us a good reason to dive again, on the go.

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7.5 / 10.0
May 30, 2020

You can still have a ton of fun with the Switch port of Bioshock, as this is the best portable version of this classic masterpiece. Although, when compared to all of the other previously released versions of the game, this is only technically superior to the clunky iOS port from 2014.

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8 / 10.0
Jun 15, 2020
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4 / 5
Jun 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.

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Jun 11, 2020

If you’re at all interested in checking out the Bioshock series for the first time or looking for a new way to play it, the Switch port is easy to recommend.

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8 / 10
Sep 28, 2016

The mileage of the remastered games will vary depending on what previous players are looking for, but it’s hard to argue against the value for money in BioShock: The Collection in terms of sheer content, especially for those who have never experienced the critically acclaimed series before.

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Harvard L.
Top Critic
Jun 11, 2020

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

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8 / 10.0
Jun 11, 2020

Nintendo-only owners can see what all of the fuss is about

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8 / 10.0
Jun 2, 2020

It can’t be denied that Virtuos has done a great job porting Bioshock: The Collection to Switch on the whole. All three games are complete, look great and perform well. It’s just Bioshock: Infinite‘s problems, both old and new, that let it down. Still, if you’ve never played these games before and have a Switch, you’re bound to have a great time with them. These titles have mostly stood the test of time, and still present some of the best video game storytelling to date.

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Renan Fontes
Top Critic
8 / 10
Mar 19, 2017

While it's certainly a disappointment Bioshock Infinite got ignored in the remastering department, 2K and Blind Squirrel Games more than make up for it with a collection that includes every single second of single-player content in Bioshock history. 1 and 2 have been excellently remastered, and the inclusion of director commentaries in the first Bioshock shed some welcome insight on an already fascinating franchise. The series didn't need any updating, but it is unquestionably a nice thing that Bioshock: The Collection improves on some already great first-person shooters.

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4 / 5
Sep 21, 2016

The first Bioshock is considered one of the most significant games in the last generation. The sequel is fun, but not as good as the first one, and “Infinite” is a great conclusion for the series. While it’s sad to see this remastered collection suffers technically in all of the platforms, it’s still your chance to play an unforgettable series!

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Cubed3
Top Critic
8 / 10
Oct 30, 2016

BioShock: The Collection is a pretty good compilation of some of the best first-person action—and sometimes horror—gaming around. It is unfortunate that it is not the greatest it could be, and that only the first game was given the best treatment, but these games have never looked or ran better on consoles before. Anyone who never played these titles should definitely give this a shot.

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GameSpew
Top Critic
8 / 10
Sep 27, 2016

It wasn’t until I played so closely to the previous two games that I truly understood just how good and improved Bioshock Infinite was as a game

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Nick H.
Top Critic
Sep 27, 2016

Bioshock: The Collection takes three good to great games and does right by them by providing excellent visuals and all of the extra content for those who want to get even more out of the experience. It is surprising just how well the series holds up today - a testament to the original game design.

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8 / 10
Sep 21, 2016

If you have a PS4 or Xbox One, BioShock: The Collection is the best way to experience the series if you never played them before. For existing fans on consoles, it’s a convenient compendium for a series that’s begging for a new entry.

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8 / 10.0
Jun 1, 2020

BioShock: The Collection pushes the Nintendo Switch to its limits and offers the best looking games on the system to date without taking away its hallmark FPS experience for players.

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8 / 10.0
Nov 9, 2016

There's always a man. There�s always a city. There�s always a lighthouse. And there�s always a reason to revisit one of the finest trilogies in the modern gaming.

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NZGamer
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Sep 23, 2016

The games are probably a bit too young to be considered retro or nostalgic, (Infinite is only three years old), but they do bring with them a lot of fond memories. If you’ve never played them before, the series feels fresh and new. As a set the games compliment each other and, while not a trilogy, the stories are intertwined – even if only by a common idea. This collection may become a must have for new console owners.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 21, 2016

Picking up BioShock: The Collection for just two shining, flawed stars would still be a good idea.

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4 / 5.0
Sep 17, 2016

BioShock: The Collection successfully brings three of the best games from the last-generation to the current-generation, but not without a few hiccups.

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