So, bought the bundle for 20$, and it was definitely worth it. But I probably wouldn't pay much more. Reasons? Here we go:
First of all, these are good games. Bioshock is an amazing game, both for its gameplay and its story. Bioshock 2, also on the same line, as an even better gameplay, and an almost as good story.
But Spec Ops, which is the game making this bundle so expensive... Ok, the story is nice. You do bad things and you feel bad. But you do them because the game doesn't let you do any other thing, so, what's the point? If I had free choice, some times at least, it would be like "OK, I'm doing something I shouldn't and I'm a horrible person". It didn't gice me much of a choice, though, so it feels more like watching a movie (to me, at least). I might feel bad, but just the same as if I watched a movie. I can't feel RESPONSIBLE. And, well, regarding to the gameplay... DON'T play it for the gameplay itself. I would say it's mediocre, but... No. It's plain bad. Sorry.
So, in conclusion... If not on sale, buy only the Bioshock games (they are a 5/5). If on sale, give Spec Ops a try, 10$ might be worth it, but I don't promise anything (in my opinion, 3/5).
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 28, 2012
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 5, 2014
1 timeless classic, 1 pretty good sequel (haven't played it to give a fair opinion), and 1 somewhat overrated sucker punch of a military spunkgargleweewee shooter fake-out.
Spec Ops The Line is much lauded for it's harrowing adaptation of Conrad's Heart of Darkness, set in the guise of a boring military shooter. Well, they succeeded with the latter, but I'm still not impressed by the story, or the final reveal. Was 2K trying to be super clever by making the combat numbing as a commentary on our FPS diet? Was this bland shell of a videogame nothing more than a bait and switch for some kind of moralizing message?
Uh, guys, it's still a dull video game at the end of the day.
Chalk it up to game journos/pundits giving the narrative more literary/thematic weight than it ought to deserve. It shouldn't be a critical darling because it was underrated, and it shouldn't be a critical darling because many people "didn't get it". I got it, I just find the game wanting still.
As for BioShock 1 and 2? GFWL were removed in the latest Steam update, so these are now much easier to recommend. 2 even got cheevos, wooo.
Spec Ops The Line is much lauded for it's harrowing adaptation of Conrad's Heart of Darkness, set in the guise of a boring military shooter. Well, they succeeded with the latter, but I'm still not impressed by the story, or the final reveal. Was 2K trying to be super clever by making the combat numbing as a commentary on our FPS diet? Was this bland shell of a videogame nothing more than a bait and switch for some kind of moralizing message?
Uh, guys, it's still a dull video game at the end of the day.
Chalk it up to game journos/pundits giving the narrative more literary/thematic weight than it ought to deserve. It shouldn't be a critical darling because it was underrated, and it shouldn't be a critical darling because many people "didn't get it". I got it, I just find the game wanting still.
As for BioShock 1 and 2? GFWL were removed in the latest Steam update, so these are now much easier to recommend. 2 even got cheevos, wooo.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 4, 2013
$9.99 for three good games is a great deal! So far I've played Bioshock 1 & 2. I would have given it five stars, but I really dislike going through steam. I also don't like using windows live for Bioshock 2. Although Windows Live starts with the game, sometimes there is a few second delay that forces me to go back to the home-screen. I do not like that I cannot save games in an offline mode which means I cannot play without an internet connection. I can understand using the internet for an initial verification, but every second I play the game is ridiculous. No wonder why people pirate these games. They can skip paying and skip the ridiculous restrictions (Please not this review should say verified purchaser).
For $9.99 I can't complain too much, but if I paid full price for any of the games, I would be ticked.
For $9.99 I can't complain too much, but if I paid full price for any of the games, I would be ticked.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 18, 2012
I got this bundle mainly for Spec Ops: The Line because it retails for $50 and I got this entire bundle for $19.99. The BioShock's were just a bonus. Spec Ops is an absolutely fantastic game. One of the best third-person shooters or just third-person games I've ever played. The story line is great and one that I've never seen been done in a game before, and the gameplay is absolutely phenomenal. The MP isn't as streamlined as SP but I don't quite care for MP anyway. So far I've only played the first BioShock and it's a decent game, but like I said, it was just a bonus. Honestly, I don't know if it was a glitch or just Amazon being cool, but this was by far one of the best digital download specials I've ever bought. I didn't expect the price to hike back up to $90 or I would have bought a couple of other copies to trade or gift on Steam. If Amazon ever does this deal again, this bundle is an absolute STEAL!
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 2, 2013
These games worked perfectly on my Steam account. Just insert the code, download the games, and you're good to go!
Spec Ops: The Line is a great game, very underrated. I enjoyed this game, completed it in 12 hours within one sitting. The story was very captivate with a dark twist and reveals the true war aspects, and what most soldiers go through with a daily basis. Not to mention the graphics on this game was outstanding, I enjoyed it. I also enjoyed the gameplay, the AI is great, the gameplay and story gives more of a soldier feeling to it, rather than Call of Duty. I recommend you play this game, as well as playing bioshock 1 and 2. This bundle deal is perfect, do not pass it up. It's worth the price with the hours of gameplay you receive within these fantastic titles.
Spec Ops: The Line is a great game, very underrated. I enjoyed this game, completed it in 12 hours within one sitting. The story was very captivate with a dark twist and reveals the true war aspects, and what most soldiers go through with a daily basis. Not to mention the graphics on this game was outstanding, I enjoyed it. I also enjoyed the gameplay, the AI is great, the gameplay and story gives more of a soldier feeling to it, rather than Call of Duty. I recommend you play this game, as well as playing bioshock 1 and 2. This bundle deal is perfect, do not pass it up. It's worth the price with the hours of gameplay you receive within these fantastic titles.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 23, 2013
I already owned Bioshock 1, but it was still a deal just for the other two games (and gave the Bioshock code to my son.)
So far I've only played maybe 1/3 to 1/2 of Spec Ops The Line, and while I read it was good but "disturbing." I sort of wrote that off as I am not easily bothered, but wow, was I wrong. It's not a question of bloody and guts, but without to avoid posting any spoilers I'll just say the moral grey area you are forced into really disturbs me, I'm not sure if it's because of my military background or not, but that surely can't make the feelings better.
So far I've only played maybe 1/3 to 1/2 of Spec Ops The Line, and while I read it was good but "disturbing." I sort of wrote that off as I am not easily bothered, but wow, was I wrong. It's not a question of bloody and guts, but without to avoid posting any spoilers I'll just say the moral grey area you are forced into really disturbs me, I'm not sure if it's because of my military background or not, but that surely can't make the feelings better.
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 30, 2018
Bioshock is a true atmospheric classic but Bioshock 2 gives you a morality test that amounts to a false dichotomy, though the atmosphere is still good (if a bit more myopic).
The third game is your basic "war is bad" garbage where you're forced to do something mercilessly stupid in order to advance, then basically called a bad person for enjoying the game up to that point (which frankly I didn't because it's really average gameplay and I kept thinking "why don't these characters have better intelligence?"). A lot of people seem to think that this "twist" is very clever, but I disagree.
The third game is your basic "war is bad" garbage where you're forced to do something mercilessly stupid in order to advance, then basically called a bad person for enjoying the game up to that point (which frankly I didn't because it's really average gameplay and I kept thinking "why don't these characters have better intelligence?"). A lot of people seem to think that this "twist" is very clever, but I disagree.