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Bioshock switch review download6/17/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() The beautiful floating citadel remains picturesque and bright, which is a welcome change after two go-arounds submerged in the depths of the ocean. (Note that the Uncharted series’ Nathan Drake Collection also dropped the old multiplayer modes - this may be a trend.)īioShock Infinite ( which IGN gave a 9.4 in 2013), meanwhile, is a more modern game to begin with, so the only perceptible change to the Collection version as compared to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 edition is the higher resolution, better texture quality, and smoother 60 frames per second frame rate that finally matches the PC version. Though it worked surprisingly well for a tacked-on multiplayer mode of that era in the original version, its absence isn’t a deal breaker in a collection focused on strong single-player experiences. In fact, the biggest change to BioShock 2 in The Collection is that it lacks its multiplayer this time around. It still plays well, though – while the plot feels like a retread of the themes and concepts that made the first such an intriguing story, the smart changes to gameplay (dual-wielding plasmids and weapons seems like a revelation when compared to the first game) and focus on wave-based combat during certain scenarios are a welcome upgrade. It’s mostly seen in the improved lighting of the still-crumbling Rapture so the difference isn’t as stark as BioShock 1’s revamped textures. ![]() “Speaking of those two sequels, BioShock 2 ( which IGN originally gave a 9.1 in 2010) has a more subtle visual update. ![]()
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