BioShock: The Collection

Gaming NexusSean Colleli

9/10

The BioShock trilogy is still three masterpieces that demand attention. While the first game hasn't aged particularly well, the sequel never got the recognition it deserved, and the third game is ultimately pretty disappointing, but they're still all worth another playthrough. The Switch port is masterfully done, smooth and crisp, and a great way to experience these games for the first time or revisit them.

Pure NintendoHeath Shusterman-Zimmerman

9/10

The BioShock game series is loved by many with the first BioShock releasing in 2007 and BioShock Infinite releasing in 2013. Not one of the games ever came to a

Nintendo World ReportJordan Rudek

8.5/10

Bioshock: The Collection is an excellent way to experience some of the finest first-person shooters of the last 15 years. Admittedly, it’s hard to ignore the fact that this compilation is regularly available at a deep discount on other platforms, but if the Switch is your only option, you really aren’t sacrificing much in the way of graphics and performance. For those who may have only experienced the initial release of these three titles, the added DLC and visual improvements make a return trip to Rapture and Columbia worth the price of admission

GamingTrendLawrence Le

85/100

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

COGConnectedAlexander Thomas

84/100

It’s hard to believe it has actually been 13 years since the release of the original BioShock. The incredible first-person shooter series has been available on other platforms for some time, but 2K has finally brought the remastered collection to the Nintendo Switch, letting you take Rapture and Columbia with you on the go. There is no denying that BioShock was groundbreaking for its time with an eerie, Lovecraftian-esque atmosphere, fantastic setting, superb writing, and interesting combat. That is, however, over a decade ago, and the real question now is whether or not these games have aged ...

VideogamerAlice Bell

8/10

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

Push SquareKen Talbot

8/10

Republished on Wednesday 29th January 2020: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of February's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows.

GameSpewSean Mesler

8/10

Despite its technical issues though, Bioshock: The Collection brings together two of the best games of last gen with one really good, though ultimately inferior sequel. As a whole, the trilogy not only shows what games can do, but on a meta level, illustrates art and commerce intersecting in interesting ways. We see the progression of a series through time, the creator, the publisher. We get one of the most deserving remasters of the generation so far, and three games that aren’t quite perfect, but I’ll be damned if they don’t all come close.

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. More than that however, the atmosphere of Bioshock remains strong today and is enhanced by the visual upgrades this collection provides. As a fan of the series, I enjoyed my return to Rapture and Columbia and if you missed any of these games before, this is the perfect excuse to give them a go.

GameLusterSimon Smith

0/10

The Bioshock games are undoubtedly some of the best games to ever come to the PlayStation 3/Xbox 360, and in this generation of remakes and remasters it was to be expected that they would surface to give a new generation of players a chance to experience the entire series. 2K brings us the series in the form of Bioshock: The Collection, which offers players the chance to venture back through the series history and enjoy all three major games in the franchise.

Worth PlayingCody Medellin

Unscored

BioShock: The Collection brings the three BioShock titles together for the first time, complete with all single-player DLC and a never-before-seen video series.

Checkpoint GamingMorgan Archer

Unscored

The Bioshock series, for me, was one of the defining franchises of the last console generation. With an absolutely sublime narrative, fun and intuitive gameplay, and a couple of large scoops of daddy issues; it has always come highly recommended. But how has it aged? Does it still hold up in an such a fast moving industry and is the remastering worth your money? I mean, well that last one is pretty easy: 3 stellar games, for around $70 is a pretty easy sell. But are they worth playing again?...