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[mindsale]

I feel like the ship has sailed... Here's hoping for 360 backwards compatibility though

I hope it's not too late. Also what's going on with that procedural-narrative iOS game Levine's working on? If I've completely butchered the concept in my description of it I apologize.

 

[EBE]

A remake of Bioshock could work, I think. something that plays on your expectations by changing things up in the game, adds new environments and maybe enemies... kinda like resident evil.

 

[nortonff]

The three games would deserve a UE4 remake.

 

[dancingphlower]

I would take a 1080p/60 fps port of Infinite on PS4 with all of the DLC included.

 

[BibiMaghoo]

I'm not sure they need them to be honest. Infinite does not at all, and the previous two games have an art style that allows them to look good anyway. I'm not sure there would be any point beyond 'moar trophies for same games' thing that happens.

 

[RowdyReverb]

Your toaster plays bioshock 1 and 2 @ 60fps

I don't think they need remastering, they looked good on the old systems.

not needed

Those textures tho
I went back to it recently, and even at 1080p60, the visuals have aged disproportionately worse than the story or gameplay. That makes it a perfect candidate for a remaster, and not just a lazy up-res and framerate boost for XB1/PS4, but a true retouch of the game's assets.
It wouldn't be so bad if there was at least a hi-res texture mod by now, but no such luck.

 

[AgeEighty]

The first BioShock could really use one; it's starting to really show its age. Mostly it needs higher res textures.

 

[TheVampire]

The first BioShock could really use one; it's starting to really show its age. Mostly it needs higher res textures.

Yeah I reinstalled it on PC a while ago and damn the textures are seriously horrible.

 

[HK-47]

Eh, I don't get into semantics on these things, but I'll take your word for it. Just make them look good and use current levels of system power.

Take Two dont own System Shock and thank god they can fuck around with those games.

 

[BasilZero]

Been wanting at least a GOTY edition for Infinite but got the complete collection on PC and been playing it - enjoying it!

 

[SmokedMeat]

I feel like the quality of remasters is going downhill, as some publishers are using it as cheap vehicle to nab more sales while doing as little as possible.

If such a remaster were to materialize I'd bet anything they'd be sitting at 30fps, with slightly better graphics quality.

 

[Bedameister]

Yes please I would go nuts for this. My biggest dream. Do it T2 please ;_;

 

[Poimandres]

On PC?

Actually the PC release of the first 2 games was a bit ass right? Infinite runs like a dream.

 

[CyberPunked]

On PC?

That being said, I'd love a remaster in UE4.

 

[Chinbo37]

I just played BS1 for the first time a couple of months ago on my PC.

Looked glorious.

 

[jeemer]

i've had all 3 of these on pc for ages. played the first a few years back and just couldn't get into it. played infinite briefly at a friends house and wasn't really feeling it either, did receive it in a trade eventually but never installed it.

someone say something that will make me want to play them! can i just play infinite on its own? or is it not as good as the others?

 

[Mr. Enigma]

The idea of Bioshock Infinite already needing a "remaster" is quite insane.

This is truly the remaster gen.

 

[Triggerhappytel]

I would be interested in these if they got the Metro Redux treatment and all ran at 1080p 60fps. I think Infinite in particular would look gorgeous.

 

[nortonff]

i've had all 3 of these on pc for ages. played the first a few years back and just couldn't get into it. played infinite briefly at a friends house and wasn't really feeling it either, did receive it in a trade eventually but never installed it.

someone say something that will make me want to play them! can i just play infinite on its own? or is it not as good as the others?

Bioshock has one of the best stories and atmosphere in the history of FPS. It just brilliant.
Infinite can be played alone, but you will miss a whole lot of references.

 

[Tunavi]

Bioshock sucks.

And it ran at 60 fps on last gen

 

[xrnzaaas]

It's 2K so you should all expect the Bioshock Rapture Collection and Bioshock Columbia Edition to be sold separately. ;p

 

[Yautja_Warrior]

Where are the Bioshock Remasters ?

Probably the same place as the Vita version.

 

[nortonff]

Bioshock sucks.

And it ran at 60 fps on last gen

Nope and nope.

 

[Captain Tuttle]

Yeah I'd play these again remastered with reliable 60fps on consoles.

Metro Redux is still the masterclass in remasters.

Just give me them on Xbox one with BC and call it a day

Yeah that's all of need

 

[Izcarielo]

Yeah I reinstalled it on PC a while ago and damn the textures are seriously horrible.

And what about the physics locked to 30fps? Damnnn

 

[mario_O]

A UE4 remake would be really nice. How hard can that be?

 

[dan2026]

I'd love a remastered collection of Bioshock 1, 2 and Infinite.

60fps, 1080p would be great. What is the downside to this?

 

[belmonkey]

If they weren't remastered like Gears of War and simply end up quick ports like Dishonored at a higher resolution, I dunno if I'd be surprised if at least Bioshock Infinite was only 30 fps.

 

[Memorabilia]

Please no.

 

[KatamariOnTheRocks]

On PC?

That being said, I'd love a remaster in UE4.

I'd be down for that as long as they have a competent team handle it and it doesn't detract resources from the next mainline game

Here's what some of the assets could look like in UE4 at least

Https://youtube.com/watch?v=XTysmqulFwI

 

[mindsale]

Bioshock sucks.

And it ran at 60 fps on last gen

Thanks for playing.

 

[BumblebeeCody]

No where. Leave them as they are.

 

[mindsale]

The idea of Bioshock Infinite already needing a "remaster" is quite insane.

This is truly the remaster gen.

Eh, I understand the oversaturation when it comes to middling titles, but these are some of the most critically-acclaimed of last gen. They had exposure in circles beyond gaming. Preserving them is almost like a Criterion Collection for the medium, and I personally welcome any chance to replay them better-optimized for my current couch setup.

 

[Skiptastic]

Eh, I understand the oversaturation when it comes to middling titles, but these are some of the most critically-acclaimed of last gen. They had exposure in circles beyond gaming. Preserving them is almost like a Criterion Collection for the medium, and I personally welcome any chance to replay them better-optimized for my current couch setup.

You know, I wonder if there could ever be a company that is great at remasters in the way that Criterion is great with Blu Rays. That company could freelance for Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, EA, Activision, etc. and simply do amazing remasters. Include things like behind the scenes info, interviews with creators, etc.

That might be kind of cool.

 

[rawd]

I'm honestly all Bioshocked out.. <runs for cover>

 

[psylah]

In the garbage where remasters belong.

 

[Bl@de]

Who cares about that. Make System Shock 3 instead!

 

[AgeEighty]

In the garbage where remasters belong.

It's responses like this that belong in the garbage. No one is forcing you to play them.

 

[Alebrije]

Just BS 1 deserves a remaster but even it should include new story levels. Just playing the game with better textures and lighting its not enough.

 

[MrCompletely]

The BioShock games get DEEPLY discounted with every Steam sale, can't imagine the demand is there. The game would need a control overhaul as well at this point, at least bringing BioShock 1 up to 2's control scheme, which was infinitely better.

 

[Loxley]

Bioshock will have it's 10 year anniversary in 2017, which really isn't all that far away. It strikes me as a perfect time to release a "Bioshock Anniversary Collection" - or at the very least a remaster of the first game. By that point I'd like to think that 2K would have also announced a new entry in the franchise, so it would be a good way to get some hype going.

Also, would people really be shocked if this happened? They're three of the most critically-acclaimed games of the previous generation (not to mention they sold really well), if anything that makes them the most prime candidates for remasters.

 

[TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared]

I'd love an infinite remaster.

 

[kamineko]

Just give me them on Xbox one with BC and call it a day

Yup. So ready for BC to get rolled out. Hope we see these titles supported.

 

[outunderthestars]

Probably not until they announce the next Bioshock and want to hype its release.

This right here.

 

[Spukc]

ios got one but it's broken now since update 8.4.3

 

[RadarScope1]

I'm with you, OP. I would bite. I was just shopping eBay and Amazon for the BS 1&2 package on PS3. I am selling my 360 and looking to migrate a few games I loved into my PS3 library. And I never played 2.

 

[Morts]

I loved those games but for some reason the idea of playing any of them again seems like a chore. Especially the first.

 

[TheSpaceBetween]

Screw remasters. What we need is Infinite 2 where 2K make's a better version of Levine's game again.

 

[Falchion]

I'd buy it because I only played the first one and briefly started Infinite. If it came with the Burial DLC I'd be a happy camper.

 

[Professor Renegade]

A bioshock remaster doesn't really seem necessary, they all still look great in terms of graphics.