BioShock: The Collection

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 874 Ratings

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  1. fallouts
    Sep 15, 2016
    10
    All games in the package look noticeably better than the last gen console versions. Significant effort was put into the first 2 games while Bioshock Infinite is just a port of the PC version set to "very high" graphics option (I compared it in the past and it was running on the low graphics on last gen systems). Simply put, the YouTube comparisons don't do this collection justice, becauseAll games in the package look noticeably better than the last gen console versions. Significant effort was put into the first 2 games while Bioshock Infinite is just a port of the PC version set to "very high" graphics option (I compared it in the past and it was running on the low graphics on last gen systems). Simply put, the YouTube comparisons don't do this collection justice, because the texture quality has been bumped up by a lot in all three games. Moreover, each game runs in 1080p and presents a crisp and vibrant image compared to the washed out and blurry image of the last gen versions. Frame rate is also 60 FPS in all with some dips here and there. There is also no day one patch for any of the titles, so you can play these games out of the box without a problem. The extras are mind blowing with all DLC thrown in and new features like the developer commentary and concept arts. The packaging is also slick. Considering how much effort 2K put into this collection, it's worth the price than most "remasters" being put out at slightly lesser price.… Expand
  2. verydarksun
    Sep 17, 2016
    10
    WOW forgot how good this games was / is. It's a MUST BUY for people who have played it before and people how are new to BioShock. well worth the money
  3. Greysteel
    Sep 24, 2016
    10
    Bioshock, as a series, was already utterly timeless. This collection does nothing but enhance it's reputation as one of the last's generation's true powerhouses in game writing and direction. Go, buy it.
  4. RETROBOTER
    Oct 23, 2016
    9
    Graphic: 7/10
    Sound: 9/10
    + good story, great atmosphere, many variants of enemies, well designed weapons, unspent venue, psycho, balanced game play, 1080p/60fps - partially blurred images Conclusion: Bioshock remastered is like his original on consoles from 2007, a bomb of game play. The story plot is great, a unique world under the Atlantic ocean, filled with psychos and tons    Graphic: 7/10
    Sound: 9/10

    + good story, great atmosphere, many variants of enemies, well designed weapons, unspent venue, psycho, balanced game play, 1080p/60fps

    - partially blurred images

    Conclusion: Bioshock remastered is like his original on consoles from 2007, a bomb of game play. The story plot is great, a unique world under the Atlantic ocean, filled with psychos and tons of items to pick up. This game is sure one of the best fps in history, the unspent venue under water with all his oppressiveness is great and let u feel like the only one who can solve the problems. The graphic runs smooth with 1080p/60 fps and weapons, enemies looks good. With this game you would make a experience that you´ll not soon forget, great Shooter!    … Expand
  5. swaron
    Sep 21, 2016
    10
    The games are excellent as they always have been but with Very nice enhanced texturing and graphics in general. The details of faces, walls, objects etc are vastly improved imo. A new addition of looking for Film Reels to unlock Director commentary is a nice addition as well. A+ and a no-brainer purchase for fans.
  6. jsoileau14
    Oct 10, 2016
    8
    One of my Favorite franchises is back and better than ever! The story telling is second to none. Put that with gorgeous graphics and you have yourselves a Great game. I always loved the ability to be able to wield powers in one hand and use a gun in another. I mean who doesn't right?? To me the best one in the series is Infinite. This is a must buy for anyone who loves shooters plus RPG elements!
  7. Rc20150990
    Oct 11, 2016
    10
    Games were incredible when they originally came out and.
    Now are out with better frame rates and graphics. I play and buy a lot of games every year and this series is at the top of best all time played games. Plus the price is a bargain. Three games for sixty so essentially 20$/game but I preordered on amazon for 48 so 16/game. This is a must buy
  8. felix_world
    Dec 10, 2016
    10
    The Bioshock trilogy are some of the best game of any console generation of all time, with infinite being my all time favourite game.

    The Bioshock universe is amazing and offers an extremely mature themes such as free will, religion and capitalism, which left me thinking long after the credits rolled. The gameplay is original and amazing, it totally revolutionised the fps genre. I    The Bioshock trilogy are some of the best game of any console generation of all time, with infinite being my all time favourite game.

    The Bioshock universe is amazing and offers an extremely mature themes such as free will, religion and capitalism, which left me thinking long after the credits rolled. The gameplay is original and amazing, it totally revolutionised the fps genre.

    I could go on and on about each game, their unforgettable stories and memorable characters but i would not want to give you any spoilers. so would you kindly just play the games if you have not already.    … Expand
  9. Sceptic
    Oct 30, 2016
    10
    Great value for the best series ever made.The original has had quite a bit of work done while the others have had a fair upgrade I suppose.Don't forget the magnificent Minerva's Den or even the less good Burial at Sea.Players who haven't experienced these before are in for a treat.
  10. Nednerb
    Mar 30, 2017
    7
    Bioshock 1 - Bioshock 1 hit the gaming world by suprise when it first came out. The developers provided something unique in an already saturated first person shooter market. Their unique vision of an underwater secret world paid off. The game play is smooth, the action at times is intense and the story is very well written. The final moment in the game (boss battle) was off putting andBioshock 1 - Bioshock 1 hit the gaming world by suprise when it first came out. The developers provided something unique in an already saturated first person shooter market. Their unique vision of an underwater secret world paid off. The game play is smooth, the action at times is intense and the story is very well written. The final moment in the game (boss battle) was off putting and didn't make much sense and the Bioshock developers even admitted to this. For the trophy hunters, this game is very easy to platinum. 7/10

    Bioshock 2 - The best of the three. Bioshock 2 provides the greatest action driven story line in the series. The game remains in the underwater world and provides new and exciting battles and features. The first encounter with a Big Sister will put you at the edge of your seat with intense action from start to finish. For the trophy hunters the game is extremely easy to platinum. 8/10

    Bioshock 3 - Bioshock Infinite moved away from the underwater world and into the sky. The game play is much smoother and easier to handler however the story wasn't as strong as its predecessors. Some players may like the new setting however it failed to capture the underwater world we all came to love. For the trophy hunters the platinum is a little time consuming however easy to obtain. 7/10

    Combining all three titles ratings this game receives an overall score of 7/10    … Expand
  11. AwesomeboyGamin
    Oct 17, 2016
    9
    Very good game. It definitely has it's flaws, but it ultimately provide and experience and world that has never been explored in games before. Everything from the characters to the mechanics are all wonderful, and definitely worth experiencing. The gameplay and controls don't always feel great, but they are still up to scratch with modern shooters and it gets progressively better as theVery good game. It definitely has it's flaws, but it ultimately provide and experience and world that has never been explored in games before. Everything from the characters to the mechanics are all wonderful, and definitely worth experiencing. The gameplay and controls don't always feel great, but they are still up to scratch with modern shooters and it gets progressively better as the series progresses, for obvious reasons. The storytelling encourages a level of thinking that is unseen in games today, and provokes deeper thinking than most.

    Definitely worth experiencing these great games especially if you haven't played them before like me.    … Expand
  12. VmsCritic
    Apr 13, 2019
    8
    First time playing Bioshock and fortunately I had the opportunity to play all of them remastered in the new generation. The evolution of the Bioshock gameplay, narrative, is really great. Each of one have distinguish characteristics, The first offers your first time in Rapture, an underwater city which looks incredible, with a great history and a great ending. The second one improves theFirst time playing Bioshock and fortunately I had the opportunity to play all of them remastered in the new generation. The evolution of the Bioshock gameplay, narrative, is really great. Each of one have distinguish characteristics, The first offers your first time in Rapture, an underwater city which looks incredible, with a great history and a great ending. The second one improves the combat in everyway, but the history is not strong as the first. The 3rd has the best combat, best history, best level design, and one of the BEST ENDINGS OF ALL TIME.… Expand
  13. Elvantito95
    Oct 9, 2016
    9
    Un Gran Juego yo hace tiempo en la ps3 probe el anterior de bioshock y fue algo que me encanto mucho y de hay me lo descargar para pc pero no tenia lo suficiente recursos para moverlo pero es una pasa de juego
  14. TheChosenOne7
    Jan 6, 2017
    8
    Would be a 9 but the last game really pulls the ranking down. The first two are great, and then you get into the third and it's like after the second one the devs became raging drug addicts lol Honestly, the third one was a decent game in its own right, but it wasn't a Bioshock. The DLC attempts to correct that but comes up very short.. The plot of the third is alright, but they tried wayWould be a 9 but the last game really pulls the ranking down. The first two are great, and then you get into the third and it's like after the second one the devs became raging drug addicts lol Honestly, the third one was a decent game in its own right, but it wasn't a Bioshock. The DLC attempts to correct that but comes up very short.. The plot of the third is alright, but they tried way too hard to make it complex and witty and it ends up just being a little silly with some pretty major holes. Would recommend the collection, even the first game looks and plays fantastic.… Expand
  15. mihajasz
    Oct 29, 2016
    9
    If you haven't played any of the bioshock's games the bioshock collection is a must have, while playing all three titles and completed them i did not find any significant bugs but the save problem with first and second bioshock (but i think it iwll be fixed soon). Other than that the games are amazing for newcomers and for old fans. The graphics looks great and the game itself will makeIf you haven't played any of the bioshock's games the bioshock collection is a must have, while playing all three titles and completed them i did not find any significant bugs but the save problem with first and second bioshock (but i think it iwll be fixed soon). Other than that the games are amazing for newcomers and for old fans. The graphics looks great and the game itself will make you get involvade in beautiful but strange world of Rapture and Columbia. The price is cheap for the amount of gameplay hours you get so I recommend all of you to get this game ASAP.… Expand
  16. UselessOpinions
    Apr 6, 2017
    10
    The original bioshock remains my favorite game of all time. This collection is fantastic for those who played on last gen and serves as a great entry to the series for those who havent. Sound, visuals, story, gameplay, dlc etc. are near perfection in the gaming world.
  17. Epic-jakeyo
    Mar 12, 2021
    10
    A true masterpiece in gaming, especially infinite. Nothing will ever beat the bioshock series for me. Storytelling, atmosphere, music and art are just perfect.
  18. Lauch303
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    I think it is one of best games ever mad.
    I enjoyed Bio Shock infinite the most.
  19. AGirardi
    Sep 14, 2016
    10
    Let's get the obvious out of the way: All three games look incredible. Improved graphics, DLC inclusions for all three games, getting to return to Rapture and Columbia, and reliving the experience of the Bioshock franchise has been phenomenal.

    Games do not get much better than Bioshock and Bioshock: Infinite and while Bioshock 2 is good (story was lacking) the deal of getting all three    Let's get the obvious out of the way: All three games look incredible. Improved graphics, DLC inclusions for all three games, getting to return to Rapture and Columbia, and reliving the experience of the Bioshock franchise has been phenomenal.

    Games do not get much better than Bioshock and Bioshock: Infinite and while Bioshock 2 is good (story was lacking) the deal of getting all three games plus hours of extra DLC in one package is a steal for any gamer who has played the series or who is new to Bioshock.

    All three games hold up exceptionally well on the PS4, are smooth, clear, and a blast to immerse yourself into once again. Buy this product, it is worth every dollar    … Expand
  20. Allthat
    Sep 13, 2016
    10
    This little package is absolutely perfect. Three of the greatest games of all time plus all their DLCs in one box . If you haven't already played any of these games then this is a must buy, and if you have 2 of these 3 games it's still a must buy. In fact, I would go as far as too say that if you've played all these games but nit their DLC then this is a must buy. From my experience I canThis little package is absolutely perfect. Three of the greatest games of all time plus all their DLCs in one box . If you haven't already played any of these games then this is a must buy, and if you have 2 of these 3 games it's still a must buy. In fact, I would go as far as too say that if you've played all these games but nit their DLC then this is a must buy. From my experience I can report that everything runs fine and all 3 games look absolutely beautiful in 1080p. I haven't experienced any technical difficulties but that means there might be some since I haven't everything yet.… Expand
  21. Mamal
    Sep 18, 2016
    10
    3 games with all the DLC for 60 bucks. Worth every cent since those games are some of the best games made in the last decade. This package lets you experience all of that from start to finish.
  22. danyboy24
    Sep 13, 2016
    10
    Three of the best games ever made. The atmosphere reminded me why Bioshock games were so good. PLUS you get all DLC which are all awesome! Get it, you won't regret it.
  23. wouldyoukindly
    Sep 13, 2016
    10
    My favorite game franchise of all time is back and better then before. These games are a perfect 10 for me. The story art and atmosphere makes the original a masterpiece. If you have not played do your self a favor. You will not regret it.
  24. Peeto
    Sep 14, 2016
    10
    All 3 games get significant graphics improvements over original console versions. These games are gems. Even if you played all 3 games already and want to have their best looking version on console, it is a big difference and worth your money.
  25. shaun8pickles
    Sep 16, 2016
    9
    This is the best way to play the Bioshock series, especially if you're new to the series. It is one the best series out there and I would totally recommend it to anyone who hasn't played it before or if you have played them before and want another playthrough. I have run into a couple glitches but nothing game-breaking. Infinite, the newest game in the series, doesn't look vastlyThis is the best way to play the Bioshock series, especially if you're new to the series. It is one the best series out there and I would totally recommend it to anyone who hasn't played it before or if you have played them before and want another playthrough. I have run into a couple glitches but nothing game-breaking. Infinite, the newest game in the series, doesn't look vastly different. But it's understandable considering it is newer than the other two. The games are on two separate disks (Bioshock 1 & 2 being on one disc and Infinite being on the other), the three games combined take up around 60GB and they come with all the DLC as well. I give it a 9/10, but it would be a ten if it didn't have the glitches.… Expand
  26. DisTurbedOne122
    Sep 14, 2016
    10
    Take the highest rated shooter of all time,then tack on both other Bioshock games with improved visuals and all the dlc for all 3! This is a no-brainer here!
  27. Beast979
    Sep 16, 2016
    9
    If you liked the originals and want and want to dive back in for another go...this is definitely the way to go. The graphics are better then previous consoles, but still are dated, especially with Bioshock 1. I feel they could have done a better job with updating the look of that one in particular. But other than that, it is a great collection of games for 60 bucks...If you haven't playedIf you liked the originals and want and want to dive back in for another go...this is definitely the way to go. The graphics are better then previous consoles, but still are dated, especially with Bioshock 1. I feel they could have done a better job with updating the look of that one in particular. But other than that, it is a great collection of games for 60 bucks...If you haven't played them previously, than this is a must have if you enjoy single player shooters, as this series is one of the best in that genre, if not flat out the best.… Expand
  28. DokiMcD
    Oct 6, 2016
    10
    One of my favourite games of the last 10 years, I played through BS1 on PS3 multiple times which made me think twice about this purchase. However the graphical upgrade is fantastic, re-entering the world and playing on harder difficulties makes me move through the world more carefully, allowing me to soak up the atmosphere, diaries and art direction again. And this is just BS1! I loved BS2One of my favourite games of the last 10 years, I played through BS1 on PS3 multiple times which made me think twice about this purchase. However the graphical upgrade is fantastic, re-entering the world and playing on harder difficulties makes me move through the world more carefully, allowing me to soak up the atmosphere, diaries and art direction again. And this is just BS1! I loved BS2 and Infinite and cannot wait to get to these titles. Working out at £10 per game, this is definitely an absolute must buy.… Expand
  29. Morbiddeath
    Sep 27, 2016
    10
    back in the day i bought the all 3 games for ps3 and i loved it every second,now i bought itthe collection for ps4 and i still love this game,is a must have to people who loves FPS and a good storie
  30. kwstas
    Sep 24, 2016
    10
    an absolutely brilliant game . i didn't meant to write to review but in that case i just want to share my knowledge if anyone have a ps4 and even a person who buys one game per year , this specific game is a shame for anyone to not try it . it is an opportunity of a lifetime all the bioshock games together with all the dlc's on ps4.. i dont know if it has much difference on the graphicsan absolutely brilliant game . i didn't meant to write to review but in that case i just want to share my knowledge if anyone have a ps4 and even a person who buys one game per year , this specific game is a shame for anyone to not try it . it is an opportunity of a lifetime all the bioshock games together with all the dlc's on ps4.. i dont know if it has much difference on the graphics but the game is just runs better on ps4 because it is a way better console . and all of these for 50 euros . if you are a lover of shooting games dont even think to miss this one… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 39
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  1. The Digital Fix
    Nov 9, 2016
    80
    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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  2. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Oct 29, 2016
    80
    A modern masterpiece flanked by an okay sequel and a round-off that still delights. This isn’t the Big Daddy of PS3 trilogies, but it’s a circus of value. [December 2016, p83]
  3. Gaming Nexus
    Oct 25, 2016
    80
    Despite there being no real improvements or enhancements to any of these games, it is hard to deny the quality of these three games. The BioShock franchise consists of three of the best games we have seen in the past decade and these are the best versions you can get of them. There isn't much in new content but the base content of this collection alone is an incredible value.
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