BioMenace Remastered

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BioMenace Remastered is a single player action game. It was developed by Rigel Gameworks and was released on December 18, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

BioMenace is back! Experience the classic 2D run & gun action platformer by solo developer James Norwood - originally released for MS-DOS in 1993 via Apogee Software - now with enhanced graphics, refined gameplay, and many quality of life improvements. Explore the original 3 episodes (36+ levels) plus a brand new 4th episode (15+ levels), spanning a range of diverse environments including cit…

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99%

Audience ScoreBased on 108 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

A fantastic remaster that retains the charm of the original while adding quality of life improvements, such as quicksave and the ability to switch between ammo types.
The new fourth episode is a standout addition, featuring creative level design, new mechanics, and excellent music that enhances the overall experience.
The game successfully balances nostalgia with modern enhancements, making it enjoyable for both returning fans and new players, with options to play in original graphics or widescreen.

Some levels in the new episode can feel uneven in design quality, with a few being less enjoyable than others.
The remastered soundtrack has received mixed reviews, with some tracks being considered repetitive or not fitting the game's vibe.
While the game has many improvements, some players feel that the difficulty balance could still use adjustments, particularly in the later levels.

graphics
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
79%
8%
The remastered graphics of the game have received positive feedback for their faithful representation of the original aesthetic while introducing enhancements such as widescreen support and improved animations. Players appreciate the option to toggle between the new visuals and the classic graphics, allowing for a nostalgic experience alongside modern updates. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant improvement that retains the charm of the original while adding quality-of-life features.
- “Graphics are improved from the original game while keeping the spirit of the original (with the option to even use the original graphics).”
- “Nicely remade graphics, better animations, feels much smoother to play than the original version.”
- “For graphics, while I think the colors are a welcome change over the EGA original, I thought the fading of colors for background areas gave it too 'foggy' of a look.”
- “The graphics have been spruced up to run on widescreen, together with some subtle new effects but nothing too crazy.”
- “The updated graphics still absolutely feel like the original and I love the new animations.”
music
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
67%
11%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising the new tracks introduced in the fourth episode as excellent and fitting well with the original style. However, some players found the original soundtrack repetitive and suggested it could have been improved, while others felt the new music became grating quickly. Overall, the new music is highlighted as a standout feature, particularly in the latest episode, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The adlib music is glorious and episode 4 gives exploratory fun also for those who somehow remember the originals ”
- “The new music is wonderful.”
- “The new episode is the star of the show, though, and the new music tracks are great!”
- “I found the music in the original episodes to be so repetitive I would beg for the level to end.”
- “The new music isn't very well thought out, though - it becomes grating pretty fast, and sounds like something off a dramatic demoscene entry.”
- “It would have immensely benefited from a reworked soundtrack as well, because hot damn the music is terrible, but that really isn't the remaster's fault.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
45%
14%
The gameplay has been significantly enhanced with smoother mechanics, a better color palette, and widescreen support, while maintaining the original's charm. New episodes introduce clever mechanics and quality of life improvements, making the experience more balanced and enjoyable, especially for previously frustrating levels. Overall, the game offers fast-paced run-and-gun platforming with diverse gameplay elements and engaging new features that elevate it beyond its original iteration.
- “Smooth as butter, widescreen, better color palette, parallax scrolling, more balanced gameplay; even the previously mediocre episode 3 is no longer infuriatingly unfair!”
- “The new fourth episode showcases just what is possible in this version, adding new mechanics and tricks to the original gameplay that feel right at home.”
- “It has great quality of life improvements, more balanced gameplay, especially on hard difficulty with some bosses that were too tough in the original; and amazing new episode 4!”
- “Gameplay hasn't changed, but the developer has added some nice quality of life features and a new coat of paint.”
- “All of the oppressive tedious mechanics that were present in the original game (like limited lives, platforms that disappeared after a few seconds and never respawned, etc.) have been significantly improved and made way more enjoyable.”
- “It's got some new game mechanics, like moving platforms going in angles and different speeds, elevators, vents you can crawl in as a bug, and space physics, to name a few.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
The game's story is described as fun and goofy, with engaging dialogue that adds humor, particularly from the character Snake Logan. While some players appreciate the nostalgic 90s vibe, others note that the extra episode's story and level design feel more modern, showcasing the developers' effort to adapt. Overall, the narrative elements are a mix of humor and nostalgia, appealing to a range of players.
- “It also has a fun, goofy story, and Snake Logan has a lot of things to say now (and much of it cracks me up).”
- “I vaguely remember a friend of mine playing this on a computer; it must've been around DOS times if I remember correctly, and little me was so stunned by the graphics, gameplay, and there was even a story!”
- “This extra episode does not have the 90s vibe the rest of the game has because the level design and story feel fairly modern, but they gave it their best shot, which is very commendable.”
- “This extra episode does not have the 90s vibe the rest of the game has because the level design and story feels fairly modern.”
- “I haven’t been able to stick with new games lately; too open world, too much story.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game is praised for its flawless performance, with users reporting no issues at all.
- “Flawless performance, no issues whatsoever.”
- “The game runs smoothly on all settings, showcasing excellent optimization.”
- “I experienced no lag or frame drops, which made for a seamless gaming experience.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised as being exceptionally funny, with players finding it genuinely hilarious throughout their experience.
- “Simply hilarious!”
- “The humor in this game had me laughing out loud at every turn!”
- “I love how the witty dialogue keeps the gameplay light and entertaining!”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Replayability is considered high due to the inclusion of score attack modes and numerous secrets, along with the addition of achievements that encourage players to revisit the game.
- “Replayability is high with the score attack modes and all of the secrets.”
- “It's nice that they added achievements to the game, which enhance replayability.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express that the game's unique features evoke a sense of empowerment and nostalgia, allowing them to feel confident and capable during their childhood, even in the face of personal challenges.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by relatable city environments filled with destruction and gore, all presented in a vibrant 16-color palette, setting a gritty yet engaging tone that would later be refined in Duke Nukem 3D.
- “Duke Nukem 3D would perfect this later on, but before all that, we had relatable and atmospheric city environments strewn with destruction and gore, rendered in 16 gloriously garish colors.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report a stable experience with no bugs or glitches, highlighting that the game's additions enhance overall performance positively.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that the grinding mechanics have been significantly improved from the original game, with tedious elements like limited lives and disappearing platforms being made more enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience.

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BioMenace Remastered is a action game.

BioMenace Remastered is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

On average players spend around 10 hours playing BioMenace Remastered.

BioMenace Remastered was released on December 18, 2025.

BioMenace Remastered was developed by Rigel Gameworks.

BioMenace Remastered has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its stability.

BioMenace Remastered is a single player game.

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