BIOS
- December 13, 2016
- PIXYUL
- 6h median play time
Get on Steam"BIOS, named after the Basic Input Output System, is a fast-paced first-person shooter game. It can be played in both single-player and co-op mode with 2-3 players. The game features multiple modes, including STRIKE, ANOMALY, and COOP, and offers 8 environments and 34 map challenges. The goal is to complete simulated hostile environments in the fastest time possible, with the option to compete in leaderboards."
Reviews
- The game has a unique concept that combines fast-paced racing with shooting mechanics, providing a challenging experience.
- Graphics and sound design are well-executed, contributing to an engaging atmosphere.
- The level design is generally well thought out, encouraging players to memorize layouts and improve their speed.
- The game feels unfinished and lacks essential features, leading to a sense of abandonment by the developers.
- Movement controls are often described as awkward and imprecise, resulting in frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Performance issues, including input lag and frame rate drops, significantly detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- graphics21 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game are well-received, with many users noting that they are above average and comparable to AAA titles. The visuals are described as impressive and well-optimized, with a variety of settings available for customization, although some minor issues with settings reverting were mentioned. While not groundbreaking, the graphics effectively support the game's focus on gameplay, and the unique character design adds to the overall aesthetic appeal.
“The concept of the game looks amazing, and the graphics are reasonably well done.”
“While it's a tad bit pricey in its current state, I'm really impressed by the quality (especially graphics-wise) of this game.”
“Great gameplay, great graphics, great music, great style, and it even has hit markers.”
“Good concept, graphics and sound, but completely destroyed by minute details such as the above.”
“Graphics settings tend to change on their own (always back to ultra?).”
“The graphics are pretty well optimized, but the levels are lightweight with almost no actual gigantic super detailed objects.”
- gameplay17 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it unique and engaging, while others criticize it as boring and lacking depth. Many users noted that the game fails to deliver on its promise of a racing FPS experience, often feeling generic and repetitive, with issues like poor performance and lack of sound during gameplay. Overall, while there are elements of potential, significant improvements are needed to enhance the gameplay experience.
“So for me this is another indie gem with a low price tag with gameplay that is unique and interesting with a dash of rage simulator tossed in.”
“Bios features a nice electronic soundtrack which makes you feel engaged and pumped for its gameplay.”
“Great gameplay, great graphics, great music, great style, and it even has hit markers.”
“The gameplay is so lacking that I cannot recommend this game even when I bought it for 5 dollars on sale.”
“Gameplay is boring; run into a room, shoot stuff, die from FPS loss.”
“I find the gameplay boring and the developers claimed this is a racing FPS. I found nothing to make it a racer, just generic settings, gameplay, and maps.”
- optimization14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
Overall, optimization in the game has received mixed reviews. While some players report excellent performance on various systems, particularly with lower-end hardware, others express frustration with significant performance issues that detract from the gameplay experience. The presence of numerous graphics options suggests potential for improvement, but many users feel that the current state of optimization is inadequate, especially for a fast-paced game.
“The game has many graphics options which affect the performance.”
“Bios is also surprisingly very well optimized and runs smooth as butter on my relatively old PC.”
“This game gets constant fluent updates and is very well optimized; it's funny how most games aren't optimized, but some early access games are.”
“For a game that is entirely about speed built on an FPS, having such poor optimization is a very difficult thing to overlook.”
“This game has crap optimization and is an absolute waste of money.”
“When on a zombie level, there are some unoptimized parts where my FPS would drop back to 44 FPS (on ultra) but will shoot back up if I look away.”
- music13 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its engaging electronic soundtrack that complements the fast-paced gameplay, enhancing the overall experience. While some users noted that the main menu music can become repetitive, the majority agree that the soundtrack is well-selected and fits the game's theme effectively, contributing to a fun and immersive atmosphere. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, adding to the game's appeal.
“Bios features a nice electronic soundtrack which makes you feel engaged and pumped for its gameplay.”
“Musical backdrop has been selected wisely and never sounds enervating at any time.”
“Great gameplay, great graphics, great music, great style, and it even has hit markers.”
“Loud music at startup.”
“Yes, the main menu music gets a bit annoying after a while.”
“The music fits the frantic nature of the game style.”
- story10 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's current story aspect is minimal, primarily consisting of straightforward missions with no substantial narrative, leading to a sense of monotony. Players express a desire for a more engaging, story-driven campaign mode, and while developers have hinted at potential narrative elements in the future, many feel that significant improvements are needed to enhance the overall experience.
“Not sure if there are plans for this or not, but it would be cool to have a story-driven campaign mode for this game.”
“Devs are talking about implementing some kind of narrative elements to it, so some kind of story could be available later.”
“I wish they would add in a story though.”
“There is no story to speak of, just you, a finish line, enemies in between, and a timer.”
“I wish they would add in a story though.”
“I know it is EA, but there is a hell of a lot of work that needs to be done. I find the gameplay boring and the developers claimed this is a racing FPS, but I find this misleading as I found nothing to make it a racer, just generic settings, gameplay, and maps.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players report mixed stability experiences, with some encountering long loading times and occasional freezing when alt-tabbing. While there are minor bugs, particularly in co-op mode, most users have enjoyed smooth gameplay with only a few instances of FPS drops.
“First you choose a level, wait for a long loading screen (which if you alt-tab out, the game freezes so no Twitter for you), then you start the level and run and shoot.”
“I have gotten to play the co-op finally, and while it is a little buggy, I had an absolute blast playing it.”
“I have played it for a few hours, and except for a few FPS drops on one anomaly map, I haven't experienced any bugs or glitches.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's maps are short, typically taking 2 to 10 minutes to complete, yet they are well-designed and balanced, contributing to a high level of replayability. Players appreciate the ability to revisit these maps frequently without feeling fatigued.
“Maps are short in length but highly replayable, well made, and balanced.”
“As mentioned before, maps are small, short, and can be completed in 2 to 10 minutes each, with a heavy emphasis on replayability.”
“The maps are small and can be completed in just 2 to 10 minutes, which makes the emphasis on replayability feel forced.”
“I found the game lacks depth; after a few runs, it becomes repetitive and loses its charm.”
“Once you've played through the content, there's little incentive to replay, as the experience doesn't change significantly.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, often feeling stuck in a repetitive cycle of running, shooting, dying, and restarting.
“The run, shoot, run, die repeat system is tedious to play.”
“Grinding feels like a never-ending chore rather than an engaging part of the game.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay invested in the story.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game features a unique and visually appealing design, combining elements reminiscent of a jet pilot and SWAT armor, which enhances the overall aesthetic despite its rudimentary beginnings in early development.
“The character design and general aesthetic of the game, although rudimentary in early development, looked and still looks excellent and is very unique. I love the helmet, HUD, and suit; it's like a jet pilot mixed with SWAT armor.”
