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Review of BioShock on Nintendo Switch

by Tanya Krane Tanya Krane photo May 2020
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Gamefings Score: 9.5
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 29 May 2020
Genre: First-person shooter
Developer: 2K Boston & 2K Australia
Publisher: 2K

Introduction

When it comes to video games, few titles are as universally acclaimed as BioShock. Now, being re-released on the Nintendo Switch, we dive deep - pun intended - into the twisted underwater world of Rapture. If you've ever fancied yourself a slightly unhinged protagonist battling not just for your life but also the fate of little girls, then buckle up, because we are about to analyze the depths of BioShock like a Splicer in search of ADAM.

Gameplay

In BioShock, you don the shoes of Jack, who, after a rather unfortunate airplane crash, finds himself in Rapture - an underwater city built for the elite. However, the city isn't quite the paradise it was marketed to be. Filled with crazed Splicers, morally dubious choices concerning ADAM (a substance that grants superhuman abilities), and at least one very large dude in a diving suit called a Big Daddy, gameplay mixes shooting with a hefty dose of moral quandaries. You'll be using weapons and 'plasmids' (think superpowers, but with a side of ethical debate) to navigate through various challenges. Your choices impact the game's conclusion, so make sure to be nice to those Little Sisters, or don't - you do you! The game also throws in some handy hacking for game-changing advantages, along with the ability to summon chaos among your enemies. What could go wrong when you start mind-controlling people with your fancy new powers? (Spoiler: A lot).

Graphics

Visually, BioShock on the Switch is still a stunning experience. The art deco aesthetic coupled with bio-luminescent ambiance will line your eyeballs with joy - or terror, depending on your proximity to Splicers. The graphical fidelity amazes, bringing Rapture's decaying grandeur to life, with the Switch managing to present environments with a surprisingly high level of detail. Art lovers and players alike rejoice as water effects and dimly lit corridors guide you through its beautifully haunting locales. Seriously, even the water might tempt you to take an underwater vacation, but let's be real - probably not a good idea.

Conclusion

Overall, BioShock on the Nintendo Switch is not just a nostalgic relive, but an essential experience for any gaming aficionado. Its narrative has aged like fine wine, striking up philosophical discussions and moral dilemmas that continue to resonate even today. You might find yourself contemplating your choices long after you shut the game off. So whether you're a returning Rapture explorer or a newcomer, dive on in and enjoy as BioShock reminds us all that when faced with ethical choices - sometimes, the right answer is just as murky as the waters of Rapture itself. A solid 9.5 out of 10 - would recommend sending your votes for the best and worst of your choices in this twisted tale of moral ambiguity, madness, and undersea shenanigans.

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