BioShock™ Remastered

This is a 9 year old single player game. Why do they need to install spyware? Are they worried about the cheaters in multiplayer? Game: 10/10 Eula: 0/10

BioShock 1 was a great experience overall, starting with the Introduction to rapture into exploring different sections in this underwater city was superb, the total thriller vibe while playing this game, the jump scares and finally the best part about the story was the plot twist, I totally understand the people that played this game with how great the entire story unfolds. I personally would recommend this game to anyone.

"Would you kindly...." This game is pretty much up there in terms of peak. The lore is very deep and unique. Sure there have been imitators and spiritual successors but nothing compares to the world of rapture and its world building. Not to mention the plot twist that this game is known for.

[b] Cool game with an amazing story and creepy atmosphere. [/b] But the remastered version started crashing for me after ~10 hours. [b] Save manually — never trust the autosave! [/b] I 100% recommend the game. As for the EULA nonsense — I honestly don’t care unless it messes with the game or how I play the game.

spyware in the game and one that says 2k is not held liable if they have a data breach and they lose your info. they also lock out any use of mods if you want to alter the original. any 2k game is the same and at risk so dont bother buying any of them, raise the skull and crossbones on your ship and set sail if you want to play this game

Take-Two and 2K games have updated all their games Terms of Service, turning this game as well as all of their other games into literal spyware. Important Info in Terms of Service: • Mods are a bannable offense • Display of Cheats/Exploits is bannable • Forced arbitration clause and a waiver of class action and jury trial rights for all users residing in the United States and any other territory other than Australia, Switzerland, The United Kingdom, or The Territories of The European Economic Area • You can be banned for using a VPN while connecting to online servers • Cannot access game content on a Virtual PC Collected Data Types: • Identifiers / Contact Information: Name, user name, gamertag, postal and email address, phone number, unique IDs, mobile device ID, platform ID, gaming service ID, advertising ID (IDFA, Android ID) and IP address • Protected Characteristics: Age and gender • Commercial Information: Purchase and usage history and preferences, including gameplay information • Billing Information: Payment information (credit / debit card information) and shipping address • Internet / Electronic Activity: Web / app browsing and gameplay information related to the Services; information about your online interaction(s) with the Services or our advertising; and details about the games and platforms you use and other information related to installed applications • Device and Usage Data: Device type, software and hardware details, language settings, browser type and version, operating system, and information about how users use and interact with the Services (e.g., content viewed, pages visited, clicks, scrolls) • Profile Inferences: Inferences made from your information and web activity to help create a personalized profile so we can identify goods and services that may be of interest • Audio / Visual Information: Account photos, images, and avatars, audio information via chat features and functionality, and gameplay recordings and video footage (such as when you participate in playtesting) • Sensitive Information: Precise location information (if you allow the Services to collect your location), account credentials (user name and password), and contents of communications via chat features and functionality

Those greedy parasites are putting spywares in my game! Andrew Ryan was right all along.

EN \ RU WARNING - 2K GAMES Spying you Take-Two and 2K games have updated all their games Terms of Service, turning this game as well as all of their other games into literal spyware. including Borderlands, Bioshock, Mafia, Civilization, X-Com and others. Important information in the Terms of Service: • All information about you, including personal data (name, address, phone numbers, transactions, software used on the PC and other goodies, including porn that you watch), is collected and then leaked to potential advertisers • Banned for mods • Banned for cheats and exploits • Banned for VPN • Banned for virtual machines • Ads can be shown in games, as if it were a free mobile milking machine • You automatically refuse to file a lawsuit when you launch their games • And finally: they reserve the right to change this Agreement in whole or in part at any time See you in the green store, guys. RU\ ВНИМАНИЕ - 2K GAMES Шпионит за вами Take-Two и 2K games обновили лицензионные соглашения на все свои игры, включая бордерлендс, биошок, мафию, цивилизацию, икс ком и другие. Важная информация в Условиях обслуживания: • О вас собирается вся инфа, включая персональные данные (имя, адрес, телефонные номера, транзакции, используемое на пк по и прочие прелести, включая порно, которое вы смотрите), после чего сливается потенциальным рекламодателям • За моды бан • За читы и эксплойты бан • За впн бан • За виртуальную машину бан • В играх могут показывать рекламные ролики, будто это бесплатная мобильная доилка • Вы на автомате отказываетесь от подачи иска в суд при запуске их игр • И последнее: они оставляют за собой право изменять это Соглашение полностью или частично в любое время Увидимся в зелёном магазине, ребята.

It's a classic for a reason - it's a great game. Fascinating world and story, excellent gameplay. More than holds it's own today and thoroughly recommended. Enjoy!

The game itself is good but I just can't stomach their predatory new TOS. Never buying a 2K game again.

Can't recommend the game with the changes to the ToS by 2K. Terrible company, I don't want spyware. This is copied from another review of the most important changes. Take-Two and 2K games have updated all their games Terms of Service, this extends beyond the Borderlands franchise. Important Info in Terms of Service: • Mods are a bannable offense • Display of Cheats/Exploits is bannable • Forced arbitration clause and a waiver of class action and jury trial rights for all users residing in the United States and any other territory other than Australia, Switzerland, The United Kingdom, or The Territories of The European Economic Area • You can be banned for using a VPN while connecting to online servers • Cannot access game content on a Virtual PC • Best for last, they reserve the right to modify this Agreement, in whole or in part, at any time Collected Data Types: • Identifiers / Contact Information: Name, user name, gamertag, postal and email address, phone number, unique IDs, mobile device ID, platform ID, gaming service ID, advertising ID (IDFA, Android ID) and IP address • Protected Characteristics: Age and gender • Commercial Information: Purchase and usage history and preferences, including gameplay information • Billing Information: Payment information (credit / debit card information) and shipping address • Internet / Electronic Activity: Web / app browsing and gameplay information related to the Services; information about your online interaction(s) with the Services or our advertising; and details about the games and platforms you use and other information related to installed applications • Device and Usage Data: Device type, software and hardware details, language settings, browser type and version, operating system, and information about how users use and interact with the Services (e.g., content viewed, pages visited, clicks, scrolls) • Profile Inferences: Inferences made from your information and web activity to help create a personalized profile so we can identify goods and services that may be of interest • Audio / Visual Information: Account photos, images, and avatars, audio information via chat features and functionality, and gameplay recordings and video footage (such as when you participate in playtesting) • Sensitive Information: Precise location information (if you allow the Services to collect your location), account credentials (user name and password), and contents of communications via chat features and functionality.

Great game. Superb Atmosphere. Still holds up.

really really good game but it might as well be malware with the tos

The brightness bar does not work at all. The sound stops right after the planecrash. Impossible to play without sound. Will try the non remastered version instead.

I absolutely love BioShock, I wish I could give this a positive review, but unfortunately hidden in the 2k terms is literal spyware, to the point that they are recording your browser history & personal messages. Also they if you launch the game, you automatically wave your arbitration right, changes like this should be illegal. Important information in the Terms of Service: • All information about you, including personal data (name, address, phone numbers, transactions, software used on the PC and other goodies, including porn that you watch), is collected and then leaked to potential advertisers • Banned for mods • Banned for cheats and exploits • Banned for VPN • Banned for virtual machines • Ads can be shown in games, as if it were a free mobile milking machine • You automatically refuse to file a lawsuit when you launch their games • And finally: they reserve the right to change this Agreement in whole or in part at any time. Frankly, steam should refund these purchases because I didn't sign up for purchasing a load of spyware. It's pretty sad to say that your information & data is probably safer if you pirated the game than if you bought it legally, not a good look for the company at all.

Sometimes you play a game from like 10 or 15 years ago and then you tell yourself: "what the fuck have happend to game industry since then". Bioshock is a good example of that game!

It's a nice FPS + RPG game. I really enjoy searching around the city and never get bored of exploration since there are many things hidden in the shadow waiting me to reveal it.

BioShock Remastered is a beautifully polished return to the underwater dystopia of Rapture, breathing new life into one of gaming’s most influential narratives. It’s not just a facelift—it’s a reminder of why the original still captivates players with its haunting atmosphere, gripping story, and innovative gameplay. The remaster significantly upgrades textures, lighting, and character models, bringing Rapture’s eerie, art deco world into sharper focus without losing its dark, claustrophobic charm. Flickering neon signs, rain-streaked windows, and decaying grandeur feel more immersive, making exploration a visceral experience. The core gameplay remains a perfect blend of first-person shooter action and RPG elements, with strategic use of Plasmids (supernatural powers) and a variety of weapons to dispatch the twisted denizens of Rapture. The atmosphere of suspense, combined with resource management and hacking mini-games, keeps tension high. Combat feels tight and responsive, and the AI presents satisfying challenges without becoming frustrating. The remaster preserves all of this while smoothing out some rough edges, making it feel fresh without losing the original’s identity. BioShock’s narrative remains a landmark in video game storytelling, delving into themes of free will, objectivism, and human nature. The twist remains as impactful as ever, and the world-building through audio logs and environmental storytelling is exemplary. The remaster includes all DLC content and adds subtle quality-of-life improvements, such as enhanced textures and widescreen support. It’s a faithful update that respects the original’s legacy while making it accessible for a new generation. Pros: -Gorgeous visual overhaul that enhances atmosphere -Timeless and engaging gameplay mechanics -Deep, thought-provoking story and world-building -Includes all DLC and runs smoothly on modern systems -Maintains original’s balance of horror, action, and RPG elements Cons: -Gameplay may feel dated for players used to modern shooters -Some minor bugs from the original persist -Limited innovation beyond graphical upgrades BioShock Remastered is an essential revisit for fans and newcomers alike—a perfect balance of nostalgia and modernization. It’s a haunting, beautifully crafted world with one of the most memorable stories in gaming history. If you’ve never experienced Rapture, this is the definitive way to dive in. Rating: 8/10

Warning! 2k Games are spyware from now on, they made a EULA change that allows them to scan your pc and even your browser data. If you don't want all your data to leak online, DO NOT download this game. Take-Two and 2K games have updated all their games Terms of Service, turning this game as well as all of their other games into literal spyware. Important Info in Terms of Service: • Mods are a bannable offense • Display of Cheats/Exploits is bannable • Forced arbitration clause and a waiver of class action and jury trial rights for all users residing in the United States and any other territory other than Australia, Switzerland, The United Kingdom, or The Territories of The European Economic Area • You can be banned for using a VPN while connecting to online servers • Cannot access game content on a Virtual PC Collected Data Types: • Identifiers / Contact Information: Name, user name, gamertag, postal and email address, phone number, unique IDs, mobile device ID, platform ID, gaming service ID, advertising ID (IDFA, Android ID) and IP address • Protected Characteristics: Age and gender • Commercial Information: Purchase and usage history and preferences, including gameplay information • Billing Information: Payment information (credit / debit card information) and shipping address • Internet / Electronic Activity: Web / app browsing and gameplay information related to the Services; information about your online interaction(s) with the Services or our advertising; and details about the games and platforms you use and other information related to installed applications • Device and Usage Data: Device type, software and hardware details, language settings, browser type and version, operating system, and information about how users use and interact with the Services (e.g., content viewed, pages visited, clicks, scrolls) • Profile Inferences: Inferences made from your information and web activity to help create a personalized profile so we can identify goods and services that may be of interest • Audio / Visual Information: Account photos, images, and avatars, audio information via chat features and functionality, and gameplay recordings and video footage (such as when you participate in playtesting) • Sensitive Information: Precise location information (if you allow the Services to collect your location), account credentials (user name and password), and contents of communications via chat features and functionality.

doesnt work . tried everything 2 is fine, this is just disinterested drivel . the original bioshock , non remastered works. which is a bit silly . On neither of my laptops remastered 1 works.

I absolutely adored this game, everything from graphics to especially the story, the characters. the setting and the narrative was flawless and amazing. However, the stability of the game is horrendous. It crashes SOOO much. At first a mod that I had installed to overhaul the graphics was the issue and made the game crash every time I loaded a new level, then I uninstalled it and everything went smoothly. This let me to finished the game and then I decided to 100% it which required another playthrough. Half way through that playthrough, the game just decided that I'm not worthy enough to save my game so it started crashing whenever I saved. By this time I've had spent so much time fixing the damn game that I just called it then and there. Super fun and amazing game, but play the original instead of the remastered, the achievements are not worth it and it's not a remaster at all.

One of the best games ever made, now with remastered visuals and some bonus extras. Choose Rapture!

Sick atmosphere and really naturally engaging and dynamic game-play loop. I'm impressed with just how many interconnecting systems there are and how well they all work together.

By far the best bioshock game ever made. It was absolutely horrifying, and my heart was beating fast the entire time. Lots of fun, and the story was a 10/10. The ending boss fight could've been done a bit better, as I felt it was way too easy, but the rest of the game is a 10/10. This game was genre defining, and many games have followed suit, but none are as good as this game.

The story is amazing, every element of game play felt properly cooked.

A little dated on certain levels -The Gunplay does not feel very good aside from Crossbow and wrench. The sounds lack punch. -The machine gun sucks from the jump and does not get better with upgrades. The story is where it's at for this game. 7/10

I played BioShock 2 and BioShock Infinite when I was much younger and don't remember much about those games, aside from the fact that I beat them both, and if I recall correctly, I enjoyed them quite a bit. I don't know how they would hold up nowadays, and was probably too young to really understand the depth of the story in either of them, but I never played the original and thought I'd finally give it a chance after all of these years. I made it just a bit over an hour into this game and I can already tell that it just isn't for me. Honestly, this game feels really bad. The gunplay does not feel impactful whatsoever. The guns themselves are modeled poorly and look ugly. The enemy AI is all over the place. The sound design is bad. The movement feels atrocious. The hacking mini game where you have to twist a bunch of pipes around is one of the worst things I have ever seen in a video game in my entire life. The fact that you cannot dual wield your plasmids is just awful. Maybe if I played this game almost 20 years ago when it came out back in 2007, I'd be more forgiving of it, but my oh my does this game feel old, and NOT in a good way. When I think about FPS games from 2007, I think about Call of Duty 4, I think about Halo 3, and I think about Crysis. Those games are all dated in their own ways, sure, but they've aged like a fine wine. You can still go back and play those games, appreciate them for what they were, and have some fun with them, even to this day. This game, on the other hand, honestly feels kind of like aged gym clothes left in a bag for 20 years, until they are crusty and stinky. I wish I could recommend this, but I can't. Regardless of however good people say the game's story or its themes are, regardless of how immersive people say the game's setting is, none of that matters when the FPS gameplay just isn't satisfying at all.

Such a classic game! The remaster makes the visual a bit more clear. But there's something about the original and the way it kinda looks aged that adds to the feeling. Still, you can't go wrong with Bioshock!

Amazing story and game play. PC port of remastered edition crashes all the time tho so beware smh

We love a classic, i played this pirated so many times as a kid and i now keep coming back to enjoy it time and time again as a young adult. It was even aproved by my old folks, who kept watching the story unfold from over my shoulder. One of those games you 100% without really thinking about it, and a must play for new gamers.

this is the best video game ever, i love killing drug addicts, harvesting children for their organs, and killing CEOs because yeah

Its buggy still love the game but its annoying when i forget to get the little sisters

To me this is like a streamlined Deus Ex (2000), but the game is set in an underwater city with a art deco style. (The game is not cyberpunk, and does not include a hodgepodge of conspiracy theories)

Great game, the gameplay is 10/10, the story is pretty good, and the visuals are top notch, my only problem is that the twist with atlas being evil was pretty predictable, and that the 2nd half after the twist is not as good as the 1st half, mostly because the 2nd half does not introduce any new weapons or emeny types, but even the the 2nd half is still good, over all great game, 9/10

love the game still, finally finished it. I am not that good at shooters but it was still a fun time for me, and the story kept me hooked.

Another legendary. This game has introduced me to the strange but interesting world of the Biopunk art style. The storytelling was well-written and in-depth - inspired by the philosophies of Ayn Rand, George Orwell and Aldous Huxley. Some, if not most, of the characters had interesting personalities and backstories ranging from the macabre to the bizarre. The gunplay and combat was decent, especially for its time. It's well paced and short. Great for those who do not have a lot of time but prefer to play a game with quality over quantity. If you enjoy Action Horror FPS games, this is a must for your library. Highly Recommend. 10/10.

best game. played because of the wise offspring's trtf 2 remastered actually but still good game.

Сегодня расскажу вам про BioShock Remastered. [h1] 1. Графика — как старый, но прокачанный телефон [/h1] В ремастере графика стала чётче, вода блестит, огни красивые, и кровь теперь выглядит как кровь, а не как кетчуп. Но иногда персонажи двигаются, как роботы из дешёвого мультика. Особенно лица — они словно не понимают, что делают. Но в целом, для игры 2007 года (да, ей уже 17 лет!) — выглядит прилично. [h1] 2. Cюжет [/h1] Вы играете за чувака, который летит на самолёте, падает в океан и попадает в подводный город Восторг (Rapture). Там всё разваливается, люди с ума посходили из-за какого-то вещества АДАМ, а ещё есть Большие Папочки (Big Daddies) — здоровые мужики в водолазных костюмах, которые защищают Маленьких Сестричек (Little Sisters). [h1] 3. Геймплей — стрелялка + магия [/h1] Тут можно стрелять из разных пушек и использовать плазмиды — это такие суперспособности. Например, можно бить током, кидать огонь или даже контролировать разум врагов. Ещё есть моральный выбор — убивать Маленьких Сестричек (получать больше АДАМа) или спасать их (меньше АДАМа, но потом они дарят подарки) [h1] 4. Атмосфера — страшно, но круто [/h1] Восторг — это город, который должен был быть утопией, но стал кошмаром. Тут темно, всё скрипит, психи бегают с ножами, а по радио шепчут странные вещи. Иногда игра пугает не хуже хорроров, но без прыжков от страха — больше ощущение тревоги. Вывод: Игра — легенда BioShock Remastered — это идеальная игра. Сюжет, атмосфера и геймплей всё ещё на высоте. Если любите умные игры с неочевидными поворотами — покупайте и играйте :)

one of the best games I've ever played still to this date, has that underwater dystopian feeling with entering Rapture and the story encapsulates you quickly on your road to defeating Atlas. Everyone needs to experience the Bioshock collection in its entirety at least once in their lives so don't miss out!

Best bioshock game. Good story, atmosphere and game play. It felt very complete and fleshed out despite having sequels.

[h1] BioShock Remastered – A Nostalgic Dive into a Timeless Classic [/h1] BioShock Remastered isn’t your typical remaster. Visually, it’s not a massive leap from the original 2007 release—but that’s part of the charm. The slightly dated graphics preserve the nostalgic atmosphere that makes Rapture feel hauntingly familiar, even for someone like me who never played the original. I first experienced BioShock in mid-2025, having grown up with PlayStation 2 titles. Despite missing its initial release, the remaster still sparked a strong sense of nostalgia. There’s something special about its world, its tone, and its storytelling that transcends time. The story is nothing short of masterful. As one of the early games to blend horror, survival, and first-person shooter mechanics with deep narrative elements, BioShock was clearly ahead of its time. While some aspects feel dated compared to modern titles, the core experience remains gripping. I thoroughly enjoyed the nearly 11 hours I spent exploring Rapture's eerie corridors. That said, the gameplay does show its age. Weapon switching felt clunky, and the absence of aiming down sights made ranged combat feel less refined—at times, even frustrating. Despite those rough edges, BioShock Remastered delivers an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s a piece of gaming history that still holds up remarkably well. Final Verdict: 8.5/10

This was my first ever play through and first introduction to the Bioshock franchise; I loved it. The game was able to mix suspense and action seamlessly within the same scenes, and leave the player simultaneously wanting to figure out more but also terrified to. The plot twist was amazing. I got what many would consider the good ending, and it brought me to tears. Depending on your actions, you either feel rewarded or ashamed. The game isn't very long at all (maybe 10 hours of game play if you take your time), but they managed to pack a lot into that time.

I think this game is very good. It is an experience I definitely do not regret having: Rapture is dark, mysterious and an absolute artistic triumph. The story is full of salacious twists and turns. And the writing, including that for audio logs you find throughout the levels, is top-notch. That said, is this a masterpiece that everyone says it is? For me, no. Let’s start with the gameplay: The gun play is…serviceable? There is a decent selection of weapons, each with a set of use cases that sometimes involve a combination with other weapons/powers, e.g., you can shock and clock with a wedge, or ice and dice, or throw grenades and molotov cocktails back etc. etc. But the base-line shooting is just barely below average in my opinion: The impact of the bullets is non-existent, the reticle is too large, and enemies don’t always respond to bullet hits. I know it’s a 2006 game but as a player who discovered it in 2025, this part of the game has definitely not aged well in my opinion. That said, it is quite impressive to think that this game came out in 2006 given how little the immersive sim formula has been advanced since then. And whatever gameplay clunkiness I experienced is made all the more impressive by the time gap which, for a lesser game, would have meant either mechanics so obtuse they completely turn me off from the game, or controls so counterintuitive they render the game unplayable. Now, the level design…where do I begin? It started out strong, and one thing I’ll say about these levels - They do not lack for narrative payoffs. Busywork almost always amount to a spectacle - be it a memorable scene, an intense boss fight, or some reward. However, this does not excuse the collect-3-of-this-to-proceed gimmick that ultimately forms the basis of 90% of the objectives in the game. Unlike some reviewers on Steam, I don’t find the hints particularly confusing. In fact, I wish there was less handholding and more letting the player come up with creative solutions to progress. Instead you often need to collect specific items to “assemble” another thing that lets you either open a door or fix an elevator, except, you don’t actually collect or assemble anything because you just stand in front of the thing and press x. Now I realise a lot of this has to do with the hardware limitations, and the interactivity that the engine allows for. Once again, the game is at a massive disadvantage for being discovered by someone for the first time in 2025. That said, I do think there’s a cleverness to the arbitrariness. And this is tied to a twist in the story I shall not spoil (given the twist is one of the best parts of the game). Nevertheless, having the narrative address the shortcomings of the level design does not take away from the shortcomings, merely renders them self-aware. And lastly, the philosophy. Now I can’t say I’m very familiar with Aynd Rand and objectivism as a formal philosophical position. But from what I can see in Rapture? A lot of the representations of individualism’s worst penchants are simply tokenised evil. And I think ultimately this binary conception of morality subtracts from the nuance that this game could have achieved. Is it remarkable that a game in 2006 managed to create such a dense and deranged place as Rapture with nothing but scripted moments and hand-crafted corridors? Yes. But however I was awe-struck by the atmosphere of Rapture, I walk away from the game being less impressed by the philosophical musings that the game plaster onto the surface to create the illusion of depth. In truth, it is a game in search for a reason for conflict so that you can kill imaginary enemies. It is certainly no Stanley’s Parable when it comes to fully giving the idea of a video game deconstructively. And whatever social critique it manages to deliver is lost amidst a flurry of overly stylised representations of evil in my opinion. So what are we left with? A focused, relentless experience that knows exactly what it wants to be, and a game that delivers serviceable gameplay and sustains a mystery until the very last scene. This is why I recommend the game. Not because it is a 10/10 masterpiece, but because I found myself invested in the game despite these massive flaws, and also utterly impressed by how ahead of its times it was. There are parts of the game that did not age well, and other parts that did not age at all. But ultimately, like Control, it is an experience worth having.

Really good story shooter. It feels very dated now but if you somehow haven't played it yet you're wasting your time reading this. I like this one better than the second one but that's a personal opinion they're both BioShock. The top difficulty of the remaster was a super fun playthrough if you're curious. Just make sure you have enough resources to make it through the game because it definitely plays like a Resident Evil in that sense haha.

Love the game, def gona get all the achievements later on.

I am slowly going through my Steam Library ala YT:Joelemz style, and I had a few achievements left to do so I figured I would complete it and get all the achievements. I started with a Hard difficulty run because I was familiar with the game and its mechanics and wanted a little challenge and to knock out a few achievements along the way. I really enjoyed the challenge playing on hard as it wasn't overly difficult, I even had vita chambers turned off for another achievement. I got almost all of the achievements but the only ones that I had bug out on me were the hardest ones. Complete the game on Survivor and without vita chambers. I tried it once with a New Game+... yeah apparently that doesn't work to get the achievement. So I started a new game fresh and played the same difficulty and they still didn't pop, UGH! Unfortunately I got really bored of the game playing it back to back 4 times over, and I wasn't up for playing it for a 5th time, so I resorted to a utility to mark the achievement as completed. Now the actual review. Fell in love with the game when I first saw some ancient Youtube Clips for GPUs back in the day, so I bought it... (I went back and checked) 2018 which included the series bundle with a Borderlands bundle for 15$.(I will never get over Steam sales. The invoice says the before sales price was around 200$...Best timing ever. Anyway I am unsure if there is another FPS game like it. Its gameplay mechanics are so unique compared to any other game series that I have heard of. Its difficulty curve is not too bad once you get the hang of the mechanics. Having multiple ways of dealing with enemies is such a great mechanic to have fun challenges. Choosing nothing but weapons, or nothing but plasmids, heck even nothing but the wrench. The plot is good for the type of game, nothing ground breaking but nice elements of keeping the player informed of why and how they got to the location, and introducing them to mechanics with plot points is a nice touch. I always got the "canon" ending by saving everyone, I don't have the heart to do any other ending. I remember people harped on this particular version of the game, crashes and other bugs compared to the original non-remastered version. I didn't have any of that pop up, so that may be due to all the patches that came out, IDK. Buying it on Steam it comes with both versions, so pick your poison. I chose the Remastered version solely because of Steams integration with achievements that are not included with the original. But I totally recommend picking this game up if you have never played it, or you played it when it first came out. 8/10

Bioshock is a game that I originally played 17 years ago, I’m 32 years old now and that is literally over half of my life ago, but for a game that is this old, it STILL holds up well to this day. With a fantastic story, creepy gameplay, and brilliant sound design, there is a reason that Bioshock often goes in most gamers A tier games list, and that is because it’s a great game. BUT, this being said, it’s not perfect, so let’s get into it [h2] THE GOOD [/h2] To start off, the remastered version of Bioshock has added some welcome additional content. There is a “museum” that can be selected from the main menu, and this shows a behind-the-scenes of the development of Bioshock all the way back in the mid 2000’s, this includes concept art, developer notes, and things that never made it into the game. On top of this, there is also directory commentary that can be found throughout the game that allows you to hear how the game was made from the developers themselves. Now, into the game itself, right from the moment you very first step foot in rapture (the fictional underwater city that Bioshock is set in), the vibe is incredible. The scenery and decorations, the eery music, it’s all so good! The atmosphere of Bioshock is one of the best in gaming history. This being said, although it’s definitely creepy, Bioshock isn’t a horror game, yes there is quite a lot of blood, but the game builds suspense using clever lighting, voice acting, and an incredible sound. There were certainly MANY moments that had me feeling nervous and one moment that made me jump (I stopped trusting any statue I saw about mid-way through the game) On the topic of sound, particularly the voice acting, I personally thought this was brilliant. Your character never utters a word, but you are constantly spoken to via a walkie-talkie by many different characters, you can also find well over 100+ audio diaries throughout the game that explain many different aspects of rapture, how it came to be, and more on each character. Essentially, the games story is told via audio, so it was always going to be extremely important that this was done well, and boy did they. The voice acting is excellent, every single character in the game gives emotion and a lot of the characters develop excellently throughout the story. For a game that is 18 years old, I still feel that most of the gameplay holds up well, there is an RPG element to the game that requires you to upgrade, purchase, and choose plasmids. These are the superpowers that you acquire in the game such as telekinesis, fire, freezing, and many more. And then you also have the same upgrade system but for the weapons you slowly gain throughout the game. There was enough variety of weapons and plasmids that I never felt bored with combat, and I always felt that I had a huge number of options to tackle all the different enemy types in the game. One last thing that I love in Bioshock is the story. The story is told fantastically well, I had remembered from my first playthrough 17 years ago that there was some kind of twist in the story mid-way through, but I couldn’t remember exactly what it was. Suffice to say that when I got to that part of the story this time around, I still out loud went “OHHH DAMMNNN” [h2] THE BAD [/h2] Now, like I said at the beginning of this review, Bioshock is great game, but it’s not perfect. Although it still holds up well, there are some areas that the game is lacking in. Firstly, I kept having an issue 75% of the time I started up the game, it would start in windowed mode, rather than full screen. I would have to go to the settings, find the option, and change it back to full screen. I’m not sure why the game kept forgetting what mode I had the game in when I started it, but it was annoying. Not game breaking, but inconvenient Something I haven’t really touched on yet is the graphics, although they are by no means bad, they are not great. Very meh is how I would describe it. Luckily for me, graphics don’t matter too much, but for gamers that are used to modern day graphics, this will look very bad. The voice acting, although brilliant, isn’t always timed perfectly well to the movement of the characters mouths moving. Luckily this isn’t a huge issue as you rarely actually see the main characters in person, but I couldn’t help but notice it every single time I saw a little sister talking. On the topic of sound, I also always found an annoying delay in the sound when I was walking through water anywhere. This made me crap my pants 2-3 times because I thought someone was running through the water towards me from behind, only for me to realise it was my own damn movement but delayed by 1-2 seconds. The last thing I’ll mention is that towards the end of the game, I found there to be A LOT of hacking. Hacking is done throughout the entire game as way to get Security cameras, bots, and turrets onto your side and essentially fight for you. Every time you hack something you have to go through a small mini puzzle which just involves changing a bunch of pipes to allow a flow of liquid through to the end of the puzzle. It’s fine at the beginning, but in the last hour or two of the game, there are SO MANY of these things that you need to hack that It starts to become tedious. I even acquired abilities that make the hacking of turrets and bots instant, but even then, the number of cameras at the end is quite excessive [h2] EXTRA COMMENTS [/h2] A few extra comments I want to make before making a final verdict is: If you play the game on survivor difficulty, expect a tough ride, the game is extremely difficult at this level in the first few hours of the game before you acquire the better weapons and I found it much more enjoyable to play on Medium difficulty. Medium difficulty gives a nice mix of fun when playing but still makes it a little tricky when dealing with bosses or big daddies. Also, I didn’t realise this until the near the very end of the game, but Splicers can actually heal themselves with health stations, so make sure you kill everyone you see and don’t let them run away haha [h2] FINAL VERDICT [/h2] Bioshock is now an old game, there is no doubt, but the fact that it is still enjoyable to this day shows testament to how brilliant this game is. This game started off an excellent trilogy of games with a fantastic story. Although this game is showing its age in some places, it is by no means an issue. I strongly recommend Bioshock, so dive into rapture and start uncovering the truth [h3]Story 9/10[/h3] [h3]Gameplay 9/10[/h3] [h3]Graphics/Visuals 7.5/10[/h3] [h3]Audio/Sound Design 8.5/10[/h3] [h3]Replayability 5/10[/h3] [h3]Immersion/Atmosphere 10/10[/h3] [h3]Controls/UI 6/10[/h3] [h3]Fun Factor/Overall Enjoyment 7/10 [/h3] [h1] OVERALL REVIEW RATING: 7.63/10 [/h1]

[h1] BioShock Remastered [/h1] I played this game back when it first came out on the Xbox 360 when I was younger but never finished it even though I really liked it because it was too scary and difficult at the time. Coming back to it years later and having played many games over the years it surprised me how well it still holds up even by today's standards. Only very few first person shooters manage to achieve such a unique atmosphere and world full of lore and details and even less manage to tell such an interesting and compelling story with actual characters that feel human and present you with difficult choices and consequences. The mechanics may seem a bit dated but allow for experimentation and different approaches reminiscent of immersive sims to an extend. It is a landmark in the first person shooter genre and it's a shame there aren't more games like this out there. Unfortunately, I do need to inform you that the remastered edition ironically tends to suffer from constant stuttering and occasional crashes particularly when using the machine gun so be warned.

I liked the atmosphere of the game a lot and the story was very good. Even though big part of the world building was done through voice recordings which i usually don't like, in this game the recordings were most of the time interesting. The game is a bit old but the combat was fine and i had no issues on the technical side.

A very good game that hooks you from the very start the whole story of the game is perfections game play is alright and kinda good but the main selling point is exploring the city of rapture and meeting the cunning and mastermind of it all andrew ryan who is one of the most well written characters i have seen in a while the villain atlas is just perfect too very good 9/10