Incredibly satisfying to return to this collection of games and play them back-to-back. The first two BioShock games struck gold with the story of Rapture's fall and decay, with the Minerva's Den DLC being the most effective showcase of the BioShock formula. So many iconic moments have sprung from this collection that have been cemented in gaming history.

BioShock Infinite was great in its own regard, though I believe it should have been completely separate from the BioShock series (much like how BioShock itself was a spiritual successor to System Shock). Merging these two worlds together delivered mind-blowing twists at best and fanfic-quality scenes at worst.

Overall, The Collection is a must-play for anyone who hasn't yet experienced BioShock, or for anyone who hasn't played these since launch. Your mileage may vary across each entry and DLC, but there's bound to be something in there that makes your jaw drop.

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2021


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