BioShock Video Game Series
BioShock is an action game series set in a dystopian science-fiction universe, with elements of first-person shooter (FPS) and cRPG. The series was created by Ken Levine and the development team of Irrational Games studio.
The series debuted in 2007 with the game released for PC and Xbox 360 (the PS3 version was released a year later). BioShock, which was hailed as the "spiritual heir" to the cult series System Shock. Gamers had to wait until 2010 for the sequel. A similarly long, three-year production cycle was also adopted by the developers for the next, this time a side-scrolling installment of the brand - BioShock: Infinite.
The common element of the games in the series BioShock is the universe, which is a dystopian vision of an alternative reality of the 1960s. The place of action of the main installments of the series - BioShock i BioShock 2 is the war-ravaged underwater city of Rapture, whose few remaining inhabitants are hiding from genophages (genetically modified humans). In the case of BioShock: Infinite events take place aboard the sky-high metropolis of Columbia.
The very good reception the series has received among critics and players is due to the unique combination of elements of action game, first-person shooter and cRPG with a mature storyline and survival-horror atmosphere. Among the strengths of the games in the series BioShock series also include attractive visuals, generated by the author's modified Unreal Engine (versions 2.5 and 3.0). The musical layer, in turn, is the responsibility of composer Garry Schyman, whose credits also include soundtracks for the games Dante's Inferno, Front Mission Evolved and others.
According to Take-Two Interactive, by the end of 2011, 8 million copies of the games in the series were in the hands of players BioShock. With fans of the series in mind, Universal Studios has secured the screen rights.
BioShock Series Evolution
2016
BioShock 2 Remastered
2016
BioShock: The Collection
2016
BioShock Remastered
2013
BioShock Infinite
2010
BioShock 2
2007
BioShock
BioShock 4
Action
TBA
BioShock 4 is the fourth instalment of the popular series of action games, created by developers working on the three previous parts. The game introduces a completely new world, heroes and ideas, while remembering the key gameplay elements of the predecessors.
BioShock 2 Remastered
Action
September 16, 2016
A remastered version of the second installment of the popular BioShock series that was initially released in 2010 for PC and the 7th-generation consoles. In the game, we are once again taken to the underwater city of Rapture, featured in the original BioShock, and the gameplay is focused on exploration, solving puzzles, and fighting encountered hostiles. 2K Games, which remastered the title, focused solely on the single player campaign and therefore BioShock 2 doesn’t feature the multiplayer mode that was present in the original edition. The lack of it is compensated by a completely new mode called The Protector Trials — it is a set of challenges that are intended to test the player’s combat skills. In comparison with the original, the remastered version boasts enhanced textures and a native support of the 4K resolution. Thanks to that, the three-dimensional game powered by Unreal Engine still looks good despite its age.
BioShock: The Collection
Action
September 13, 2016
A special bundle that includes the revamped editions of three installments in the bestselling BioShock series, designed by 2K Games company for the eighth generation consoles. Each game in the trilogy, which is often described as the spiritual successor to the cult System Shock, is set in different settings and features different main characters. What binds all the stories together is their unique dystopian atmosphere with a surreal vibe, and skillful combination of FPS mechanics with elements of RPG. In comparison with the original releases, The BioShock Collection offers enhanced visuals, featuring 1080p resolution and fluent 60 fps animation. Besides, the games boast enhanced textures and visual effects, as well as improved loading times. Interestingly, the bundle contains not only the games themselves, but also all their DLCs, which were originally sold separately.
BioShock Remastered
Action
September 13, 2016
A remastered edition of a popular FPS with RPG elements, originally released in 2007 on PC and Xbox 360; the PlayStation 3 version came out a year later. In case of the PC version, BioShock Remastered is available as a stand-alone product, but the game is part of BioShock: The Collection as well. The largest change introduced since the original release lies in the improved visuals, now supporting 4K resolution and using updated textures. Apart from that, BioShock Remastered offers all the contents of the original release. The player is taken to Rapture - an underwater metropolis where they will fight aggressive mutants and discover the gloomy history behind this extraordinary place. The player explores atmospheric locations, solves environmental puzzles, fights the enemies encountered and develops the protagonist's abilities. The last aspect is linked with moral choices which affect how the entire story ends. In combat, the player makes use of firearms, melee weapons, as well as special powers acquired through DNA modifications.
BioShock Infinite
Action
March 26, 2013
First person perspective action game released as a spin-off to the BioShock series. This title was produced by Irrational Games with publishing support from the 2K Games company. BioShock Infinite is set in an alternative version of the early 20th century. The main hero, private detective Booker DeWitt, arrives to Columbia, a city floating in the sky, where he needs to locate and rescue a woman named Elizabeth. Turns out she is extremely valuable to two factions competing for control over the city. While playing, you can make use of various fire arms and special powers (e.g. summoning ravens or using telekinesis). The game’s uniquely atmospheric visuals are generated by a modified version of Unreal Engine 3.
- BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea - Episode One November 12, 2013
- BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea - Episode Two March 25, 2014
BioShock 2
Action
February 9, 2010
A sequel to 2007's action game BioShock. BioShock 2 was developed by 2K Marin, with the support of Digital Extremes, 2K China, Arkane Studios and Darkside Game Studios. The story is set in the underwater metropolis known as Rapture in year 1968 (eight years after the events of the original game). The player assumes the role of Subject Delta - a Big Daddy prototype. The protagonist has to find the his Little Sister. The administrator of Rapture by the name of Sofia Lamb is trying to prevent it at all cost. The game remains faithful to the original gameplay formula combining FPS elements with certain RPG mechanics. Contrary to the original game though, BioShock 2 offers also a multiplayer experience in the form of seven competition-oriented game modes.
- BioShock 2: Minerva's Den August 31, 2010
BioShock
Action
August 21, 2007
BioShock is a combination of an action game, first person shooter, cRPG, and survival horror created by Irrational Games (developers of System Shock 2, SWAT 4, and other titles). The story takes you into the submerged city of Rapture, where the main protagonis, named Jack, arrives after having survived a plane crash. This ruined metropolis hides many dark and deadly secrets. In terms of gameplay, BioShock combines the elements of a dynamic FPS and cRPG. In combat you can use several types of conventional weapons as well as so-called plasmids that give you supernatural powers. Moral choices you make in the game influence how the events unfold. The game features very atmospheric audiovisuals, with graphics powered by the popular Unreal Engine 2.5.
BioShock Series News
BioShock 4 Development Speeds Up. Devs Are 'Recruiting Like Mad', but Some Vacancies May Be a Bit Worrying
Production of BioShock 4 is finally gaining momentum. The Cloud Chamber studio responsible for the fourth installment is „recruiting like mad.”.
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Zuzanna Domeradzka
July 10, 2024
Bioshock Seems Like a Dream Candidate for the Next 2K Remake. „Quiet” Work on Unannounced Game Underway
The company 2K Games is quietly developing some kind of remake. There is no shortage of opinions that this is a refreshed version of the first installment of the BioShock series.
video games
Adrian Werner
July 8, 2024
Bioshock Seems Like a Dream Candidate for the Next 2K Remake. „Quiet” Work on Unannounced Game Underway
The company 2K Games is quietly developing some kind of remake. There is no shortage of opinions that this is a refreshed version of the first installment of the BioShock series.
video games
Adrian Werner
July 8, 2024
Bioshock Seems Like a Dream Candidate for the Next 2K Remake. „Quiet” Work on Unannounced Game Underway
The company 2K Games is quietly developing some kind of remake. There is no shortage of opinions that this is a refreshed version of the first installment of the BioShock series.
video games
Adrian Werner
July 8, 2024
BioShock 4 Still in Development; Distant Release Date Raises Concerns
After recent disturbing reports on BioShock 4, the new information may provide some consolation. The only problem may be the distant release date.
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Kamil Kleszyk
September 28, 2023
Stray and BioShock Series Will Soon Leave PS Plus
This month, PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers will lose access to a number of games. We are talking primarily about the three installments of BioShock, as well as the very warmly received Stray, enabling us to play as a cat roaming a cyberpunk city.
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Christian Pieniazek
July 5, 2023
BioShock 4 in Trouble; Project was Rebooted Multiple Times (Leak)
Disturbing reports of problems with the development of BioShock 4 have surfaced online. Work was said to have been restarted several times, and one of the reasons for the troubles is a poor script.
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Adrian Werner
May 19, 2023
The 10th Anniversary of BioShock Infinite, Game That Boldly Deconstruced American Exceptionalism
There is always a lighthouse, there's always a man, there's always a city. And there's always the ideology that BioShock is trying to deconstruct. In Infinite, it was about a particularly sensitive issue: the American sense of uniqueness against the whole world.
Opinions
Jakub Mirowski
April 8, 2023
BioShock 4 Scriptwriting Supervised by Far Cry 5 and WD Legion Writer
The writer of well-known Ubisoft games - including Watch Dogs: Legion, Far Cry 5, and Ghost of Tsushima - will be responsible for the plot of the fourth installment of the BioShock series.
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Zuzanna Domeradzka
December 8, 2022
BioShock 4 Set in Antarctica and With Female Lead (Leak)
More leaks have appeared on the Internet regarding BioShock 4. According to them, the game's action is set in Antarctica, and the main role will be played by a woman.
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Agnes Adamus
September 7, 2022