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Bio Inc Redemption

Bio Inc. Redemption is an interesting game and you may even learn a thing or two about medicine. However, it might not keep you engaged for long due to the repetitive nature of the gameplay and the annoying resource collection.
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77%Game Brain Score
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story, stability
86% User Score Based on 1,071 reviews
Critic Score 55%Based on 4 reviews

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Bio Inc Redemption is a single player and multiplayer management game with horror, post-apocalyptic, violence and erotic themes. It was developed by DryGin Studios and was released on March 8, 2018. It received neutral reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Bio Inc.: Redemption is a biomedical simulator in which you make life or death decisions. Create the ultimate illness to torment your victim or play as the head of a medical team and hopefully find a cure to save your patient.

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86%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,071 reviews
gameplay24 positive mentions
story4 negative mentions

  • Unique and interesting concept allowing players to either save or kill a patient with a deep medical strategy system.
  • Challenging gameplay that encourages strategic thinking and resource management with rewarding Life and Death campaigns.
  • Educational elements offering insight into diseases, symptoms, and treatments, with well-designed user interface and graphics.
  • Game is plagued by bugs including crashes, freezes, and issues with resource collection that hinder playability.
  • Heavy reliance on random resource generation (RNG) makes some scenarios frustrating and overly luck-dependent.
  • Multiplayer mode is largely nonfunctional or dead, limiting replayability and social engagement.
  • gameplay
    122 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally described as engaging and thematically rich, combining medical simulation with strategic deduction in both "life" and "death" modes. While the mechanics offer complexity and a unique dual perspective, many find the gameplay repetitive, with some issues around simplicity, pacing, and occasional frustrating resource collection loops. Despite flaws and occasional bugs, the gameplay is appreciated for its challenge, depth, and potential for replayability, especially for players who enjoy slow, strategic puzzle elements.

    • “The mechanics being complex and interesting just make the game stand out quite a lot.”
    • “Turning the risk factors into a game mechanic is somewhat morbid, but from a gameplay perspective means one has to balance whether they want to spend their acquired points on outright giving the opponent a disease, or a risk factor, or perhaps alter the status of recovery itself - but there's a yin to this yang, and the life side can invest in lifestyles; for example, by giving a patient a Mediterranean diet, this can improve their health and mitigate the downsides of disease or risk factors.”
    • “The way the gameplay is constructed really forces you to think laterally and strategically in your attempts to diagnose (or harm) a patient (victim)!”
    • “Every disease and symptom seems to exist in a vacuum, and as a result, the gameplay feels like a simple 'rush everything as fast as you can' simulator rather than a thoughtful strategy game.”
    • “But gameplay gets repetitive fast—click symptoms, wait, upgrade, repeat.”
    • “The game has mechanics that are unrealistic, inconvenient, and plain frustrating.”
  • graphics
    64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are generally praised for their creativity, detail, and clean design, with visually engaging medical illustration styles and unique animations enhancing the atmosphere. Some users note occasional lag and crashes, especially on higher settings, while many appreciate the sharp visuals and graphical touches that contribute to an educational yet entertaining experience. However, a few caution that certain graphic content can be triggering and recommend clearer warnings.

    • “The graphics in the game are made in the style of medical illustrations, which creates the atmosphere of a scientific laboratory.”
    • “The graphics are very good, and even though all the action takes place looking at a person - you see all the systems and them functioning/malfunctioning in real time and it looks great!”
    • “The graphics have a beautiful glowing theme, with bright colours and easily-recognisable icons.”
    • “Having a pop-up or a symptom for suicidal thoughts/actions is one thing, but a graphic animation of a character shooting themselves with zero warning beforehand is a strong trigger for suicide survivors that should be made very clear in the game's rating.”
    • “The mobile game still gets optimization updates, while this game can have graphical issues (like the patient getting high then having sex mid-animation causes the rest of the mission to be unplayable).”
    • “Very educational and well made game, except the graphic is very laggy.”
  • story
    41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game lacks a traditional story mode, focusing instead on gameplay challenges and campaigns from two sides—disease and doctor—with sandbox options for experimentation. While some users suggest a potential story mode involving patient management or a dual role as doctor and grim reaper, the current experience emphasizes mission-based progression without narrative depth. Additionally, technical issues such as bugs and crashes sometimes disrupt gameplay but do not contribute to a cohesive story.

    • “You can play both as the disease (death) and the doctor team, with campaigns for either side where missions have slightly different conditions.”
    • “The game does well in its simplicity and gives you a good range of challenges from cakewalk early missions to head-scratching late missions, plus a sandbox mode where you can customize your patient to work on specific skills or just do some virtual human experimenting.”
    • “It would be really neat if you could have a queue of patients to pick from in any order based on the critical level, allowing you to build credibility as 'doctors' and a clientele; this could be a story mode version complementing the existing game.”
    • “☑ no story”
    • “☑ no story”
    • “- no story.”
    • “- your patient has a flatline, the docs can’t heal this, but is treated for days and you lose mission, because the patient “survives”?”
  • replayability
    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Replayability is generally praised, especially due to competitive modes, multiplayer options, and depth that encourages strategic play and unlocking bonuses. However, some users note that replay value may decline after extended play or due to bugs and a lack of new content. Overall, the game offers engaging and varied experiences that keep many players returning, though its longevity varies by individual tolerance for difficulty and repetition.

    • “Competitive elements such as challenge modes and tournaments further expand replayability for players who enjoy optimizing outcomes under pressure.”
    • “Decent replayability and gameplay loop - there are multiple difficulties and each scenario is different enough to hold your interest; you gain experience after each game and can unlock bonuses for future ones.”
    • “It's a slick, beautiful game with endless replay value and barely a hint of its early access status.”
    • “Kind of low replay value after a certain time, but was very fun.”
    • “However, the bugs, lack of replayability and new content, and the fact that the developers don't seem like they're going to change any of these issues anytime soon, mean you'll probably play it for a few days to a week, then get bored of it.”
    • “Although it's very interesting, such difficult game progression will make this game repetitive and it will quickly lose its replay value.”
  • stability
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from frequent bugs, glitches, crashes, and softlocks, especially in later levels and certain modes, significantly impacting stability. While some users report smooth, mostly bug-free gameplay, the majority highlight frustrating technical issues that detract from the overall experience. Early access status may explain some bugs, but the game still needs substantial polishing for consistent stability.

    • “Gameplay is smooth, bug-free, and can prove to be challenging.”
    • “Runs great for me; seems they fixed whatever was causing crashes for some, although I never experienced any crashing.”
    • “Bio Inc Redemption is still in early access, so there are some bugs that can occur, such as the game occasionally freezing. However, this does not detract from the gameplay experience overall, and the bugs are infrequent enough that most of the time I have spent on the game has been bug-free.”
    • “I had an infinite loading screen, a softlock during the life tutorial, a buggy texture filling my screen and being softlocked on the 2nd life mission.”
    • “Game freezes all stats and progress and game keeps on going and only after losing your other opponent will notify you the game ended.”
    • “Fun game, but very buggy and crashes 80% of the games.”
  • music
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music is generally praised for enhancing realism, tension, and atmosphere, with a soundtrack likened to medical drama themes and fitting well with the gameplay. However, some users find sound effects like constant beeping intrusive, the music occasionally repetitive or mismatched with scenarios, and prefer the option to customize tracks. Overall, while the music is appreciated for adding excitement and immersion, a few players choose to mute it in favor of their own playlists.

    • “The soundtrack also adds realism and tension to the moments of struggle for survival in the body.”
    • “It's a really good cat-and-mouse game of detective, and mixed in with the visual design and exhilarating music, rounds can feel extremely hectic, especially by the end.”
    • “First of all, the soundtrack fits the game really well.”
    • “Sound effects and music are okay - I muted both quickly in favor of Spotify.”
    • “The only thing I can really think of at the moment is that the intro music when you first start the game is way too loud.”
    • “I see, the song is changed based on the type of gameplay but some music works better than others and if I could choose it, it would be great!”
  • humor
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features humor through quirky elements like funny bobble head customizations, dramatic voice lines, and amusing achievements, creating a lighthearted and entertaining experience. Players appreciate the game's comedic touches in presentation and gameplay, though some suggest improvements in animations. Overall, the humor effectively enhances the fun and stress-relief aspects of the game.

    • “Presentation is slick, voice lines are hilariously dramatic, and the guilt?”
    • “From the wheel of STDs to the funny achievements, this game keeps providing.”
    • “Plus the name Easter egg is hilarious.”
  • grinding
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding in the game is considered tedious and sometimes requires multiple attempts or resources to progress, making it feel somewhat repetitive and challenging. While some players find the difficulty and need for grinding rewarding, others see it as a potentially frustrating and time-consuming aspect.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “There are a couple of problems, but note that these are very minor and most are just cheeses that I think the devs overlooked, making otherwise engaging scenarios trivially easy but also painfully tedious.”
    • “Requires grinding for new missions.”
  • optimization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game shows promise in strategic depth but suffers from several optimization issues, including bugs, graphical glitches, and performance problems on non-rocket hardware. While it generally runs smoothly at times, the experience is disrupted by softlocks and animation errors, indicating room for improvement. Ongoing updates suggest efforts to address these concerns, particularly on the mobile version.

    • “However, for those drawn to strategic planning and system optimization, these elements become strengths rather than weaknesses.”
    • “It can be slightly glitchy at times but it runs smoothly otherwise!”
    • “The game is quite good; however, performance could be improved and more biopoints could be given throughout the game.”
    • “When you look past the bugs (softlocks, windowed but fullscreen mode, resolution problems with mouse position) and the glaring performance issues on anything that's not a rocket, the game is really good.”
    • “The mobile game still gets optimization updates, while this game can have graphical issues (like the patient getting high then having sex mid-animation causes the rest of the mission to be unplayable).”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by a scientific laboratory vibe, supported by medical illustration-style graphics and subtle, urgent sound design. While some players appreciate the serious tone and music, others find the atmosphere undermined by its comical flaws. Overall, the mood effectively conveys tension but may feel inconsistent to some.

    • “Sound design supports the atmosphere with subdued cues that underscore urgency without becoming intrusive.”
    • “The graphics in the game are made in the style of medical illustrations, which creates the atmosphere of a scientific laboratory.”
    • “I like the atmosphere and the music.”
    • “The game tries to set such a serious atmosphere but it's comically flawed, and not worth the challenges it poses.”
  • monetization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its lack of predatory microtransactions and smooth functionality without intrusive ads, making it a refreshing experience compared to typical mobile ports. However, some feel the $12 price is a bit steep, suggesting waiting for a sale or opting for the free mobile version instead.

    • “Rarely do I come across gems like this: fast-paced, entertaining games with a great price and no predatory microtransactions.”
    • “Shame as this had potential but I will not be looking at the game they keep advertising in this game (wouldn't do it anyways for that shill banner).”
    • “And yes I know it's a ported mobile game, but the game functions fine without mobile ads and microtransactions, it's definitely a problem.”
    • “$12 as of today is a bit much. If you want to go ahead, but maybe wait until there's a sale for it... or get the mobile version which is free. Ads can be ignored if you just turn Wi-Fi off.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players found the game deeply emotional and impactful, evoking strong empathy and even trauma for some due to its powerful storytelling. Many felt it successfully achieved its emotional goals, prompting self-reflection and a greater appreciation for personal well-being.

    • “It was not like killing your sims in The Sims, I actually felt very emotional and I think it traumatized me ;-; I'm too empathetic for this kind of thing, but the game itself did what it was meant to do and nailed it.”
    • “This game made me feel like I have to treat myself better.”
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10h Median play time
13h Average play time
8h Main story
21h Completionist
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Bio Inc Redemption is a management game with horror, post-apocalyptic, violence and erotic themes.

Bio Inc Redemption is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, iPhone and others.

The main story can be completed in around 8 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 21 hours to finish. On average players spend around 13 hours playing Bio Inc Redemption.

Bio Inc Redemption was released on March 8, 2018.

Bio Inc Redemption was developed by DryGin Studios.

Bio Inc Redemption has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Bio Inc Redemption is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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