It has already been 16 years since Bioshock cleaned up the shooter genre. Currently, Bioshock Remastered is 75% off for only €5 on the GOG platform.
Why is Bioshock considered a milestone? The shooter has succeeded like no other of its time in uniting atmosphere, environmental storytelling, and a strong story into an exciting adventure. 96 points on Metacritic speak volumes (via metacritic.com).
Even now, Bioshock still captivates its players, even though the innovative ideas from back then no longer blow us away.
If you enjoy a good story, appreciate a crackling atmosphere, and like a little spookiness, then go for it. If you haven’t played Bioshock yet, the shooter is now available for €5 on GOG.
Here you can also find a trailer for the game:
What do players say about Bioshock? On Steam, more than 22,000 user reviews have accumulated since release, and most agree: 94% of the reviews give the title a thumbs up (via Steam).
Here are some relevant reviews for the game, with pros and cons:
- ¡ Shulia on Steam: ‘BioShock is widely regarded as a groundbreaking title in the gaming industry, offering a captivating narrative, a unique setting, engaging gameplay mechanics, and thought-provoking themes.’
User ¡ Shulia also addressed the weaknesses: The combat can feel repetitive after a while, the level design is too linear by today’s standards, and the stealth gameplay is a bit too simple. However, the many details and the overall storytelling make up for it:
- Camdonius on Steam: ‘One of the best games I have ever played! The atmosphere and environmental storytelling are fantastic. Audio logs provide emotionally charged narratives. The levels are rich in design and full of details.’
Camdonius notes, however, that there were occasional crashes. Overall, it is a unique and exciting experience that even offers some sequels if you’re in for more.
How much playtime can one expect? According to the website “HowLongToBeat,” you will need about 12 hours for the campaign if you don’t get too distracted (via howlongtobeat.com). It can also take up to 15 hours if you take on side quests.
If you are currently looking for new games, also check out Steam. The Steam Fest is currently running with many demo versions and some worthwhile betas:
