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Review of BioShock: The Collection on Nintendo Switch

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo May 2020
Cover image of BioShock: The Collection on Switch
Gamefings Score: 8.5
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 29 May 2020
Genre: First-person shooter
Developer: Blind Squirrel Games
Publisher: 2K Games

Introduction

Ladies and gents, brace yourselves to plummet into a world where the fish might just have a better social life than you. Welcome to *BioShock: The Collection* on the Nintendo Switch, the game that proves even underwater dystopias can get a shiny remaster! If you’ve always wondered what it’s like to be terrorized by Big Daddies while wielding a spatula, you’re in for a treat. This is not your average walkthrough; consider it a descent into chaos, preserved with adventure, and lightly seasoned with madness. Now, let's start this submerged journey together!

Gameplay

So, what can you expect while strolling through Rapture? This collection contains not one, not two, but three full-on mind-boggling adventures! We have the original *BioShock*, *BioShock 2*, and the mind-bending *BioShock Infinite*. You’ll be up against everything from splicers who seem to have had one too many plasmids, to soaring through the skies in Columbia while chilling with an overly enthusiastic ghost. Customize your character with upgrades that will make you feel like the ultimate bio-engineered superhero – or perhaps a slightly confused lab rat. You wield weapons and gather genetic modifications called Plasmids or Vigors. It’s like if a vegan recipe booklet met a mad scientist in a dark alley, and they decided to throw a party. By the way, forget about that potential multiplayer mode; this is strictly a one-player dance-off against the shadows!

Graphics

The Switch is often shackled to the weight of its own dreams when it comes to graphics, but fear not! *BioShock: The Collection* shines underwater! When docked, you’re looking at 1080p graphics and the visuals hold their own pretty darn well. Handheld mode? Sure, it steps down to 720p – but who isn't used to squinting at their screen in public? Although you might see some fishy artifacts and performance hiccups, the overall immersion transports you into beautifully crafted environments where light and shadow tango like they're at an underwater nightclub. The remastered textures do shine, even if some might say they look a tad older than your extra crispy uncle at Thanksgiving.

Conclusion

To wrap this up with a nice little bow made from radiation and intrigue, *BioShock: The Collection* on the Nintendo Switch is a feast for newcomers and nostalgic players alike. It’s like diving into a buffet where you can gorge on classic narratives, visceral gameplay, and just a sprinkle of existential dread. Sure, there are a few moments where the switch between the games feels like sprinting into a pool without checking the water level first, and yes, there are traces of bugs and glitches from time to time. But ultimately, if you’re looking to cloak yourself in intrigue while armed with a wrench – or perhaps a well-placed electrified trap – then this collection deserves a place in your gaming repertoire. So grab your controller, put on your swimming gear, and take the plunge. Rapture is waiting, and it’s got a few surprises in store!

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