BIOS

Unfinished, gun(s) feel awful, movement feels okay in bursts.
Garbage waste of money.

This game could've been great...but after 6 years, I think it's safe to say that this game is considered abandonware.

Never known a single player game have such a huge input lag on key press. Ever wiggled the A and D keys? Impossible on this game, pressing a key results in (maybe a minor) but very noticable lag which makes any fine motor movement impossible

So this game looked like it could have been interesting, got it on sale to give it a go, and it's just immediately a pain in my backside. Can't go to options during a level otherwise you'll have to restart the whole game because there is no way to return to the game after clicking options... for some reason. So after doing that a couple of times to get my config right, which is just plain annoying, I attempt the first level... Which it just throws you straight in with no explaination, and that is fine - I don't mind games that don't hold your hand along the way and let you figure it all out yourself, IF said game has a bit of clarity in level design, obstacles and adversaries - but this game does not have that. Put that together with it just being boring to memorise the level itself and that I needed to go back into the options to tweak some more and really not caring that much to even think about having to restart the game again. F*** it, alt+f4, refund.

I just can't see this game as all that enjoyable even IF it wasn't just a pain to configure, and it's definitely not worth £10.99 at full price. If you're really that interested in this game, wait for a sale or see if a friend will let you try it on their account etc. but I didn't even want to keep it at the sale price of £3.73 so, go figure.

I don't know what this game needs to inject a bit of enjoyment and life into this droll game but for starters, iron out those creases. Then maybe add some customisation features like loadouts and aesthetics. A level designer wouldn't go amiss to give the community the ability to build some levels.

All in all. Arbritrary score of 3/10. A decent idea, executed badly.

While the concept of the game is interesting and fun. The game is super broken(especially with turrets and damage) which gives unfair experience for players.

Shame devs gave up.
https://oddshot.tv/s/ycCCTm

-The game doesnt have a left/right STRAFING OPTION.When ingame, you become nauseous by hitting left or right, just to find the screen actually TURNS to that direction, instead of strafing accordingly.Didnt know the gaming industry went back to 1993.

-Took me 10 mins to set the keys to my liking, why?The game kept on setting the keys the way it wanted.

+Good concept, graphics and sound, but completely destroyed by minute details such as the above.Asked for a refund without even completing the 1st level.

Avoid!

The concept of the game looks amazing, and the graphics are reasonably well done. However, I'm surprised at the performance. I have an i7-6700k on liquid, 32gb of DDR4, and a gtx 1060; all WELL beyond the recommended specs. And I still experience some pretty severe drops (the game auto-detects me to ultra, but even cut all the way down it doesn't perform very well). For a game that is entirely about speed built on an FPS, having such poor optimization is a very difficult thing to overlook.

I also question some of the level design choices. Granted, if the game performed more smoothly, and the aiming was cleaner, it might not be as frustrating, but I had difficulty forcing myself to play through as I just wasn't having fun through the performance issues. Eventually I just couldn't bring myself to do it any more. I'll keep an eye on the updates, and keep it installed, as I really want this game to work well. It looks like a great concept. But it's not a good game yet.

This game is a pure adrenaline rush as you try to fight your way through robots and tourets or mobs of zombies in the fastest possible time. There are 23 robot levels and 4 zombie levels as of release. I have had the occasional fps drops/stutters but mostly when I start a new map and most of the time it irons itself out during the run with the worst case scenario of me having to restart the map. The gunplay feels smooth and the hitboxes for the most part feel on. The devs are all over the forums replying and taking our feedback which is always good. 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. Also the achievements are pretty easy to get if that's your thing.
I would recommend giving it a try as you can always ask Gabe for your money back.

Edit:
I have gotten to play the co op finally and while it is a little buggyI had an absolute blast playing it. It iis a lot harder than the solo but it's worth it and a good way to grind out those units.

This game is Great! It's a FPS which pits you against a maze/map and your best time to get through the level. It's in early access so you get one gun, But a ton of levels and it has a CooP mode. The levels are tricky and require a quick trigger finger and aiming skills. The graphics and sound are equal to any triple A game. Anyone who plays shooters will enjoy this title.

From what I have played so far, I can tell you that this game is a very unique experience.

The game is an early access, FPS shooter. There are currently three gamemodes, Strike, Anamoly, and Coop. The game is a test of speed and skill as you try to complete each level as fast as you can to earn higher medals. The levels aren't a walk in the park either, they are all very challenging, and if you don't have the patience to repeatedly play levels over and over to get the highest medal, don't buy this.

The graphics are very nice. They are above average for a game like this, and compliment it nicely. The game has many graphics options which affect the performance. On a mid-range machine on high settings, I get around 50-60 fps. No complaints there.

The level designs are very cool and are part of the reason the game is so challenging. The levels are a decent size, but usually very narrow, or make you go in a narrow path. The constrictive environment makes the game more difficult, and I personally really like this idea.

Strike involves levels with robotic-looking enemies with guns and turrets. You have to run through the level as quick as you can without dying. Pretty straightforward, but can be difficult.

Anamoly is my personal favorite, but unfortunately doesn't have nearly as many levels as Strike. You have to run through the constrictive environments as quick as you can while trying to fight through a horde of zombies. Difficult, but fun, and the zombies are very cool.

I have not been able to test Coop due to the lack of players. Will update when I try it.

The developers seem devoted to the game, and I have no problem giving them 15 bucks for this game, it's worth it. They are committed to making the game the best it can be, and appreciate feedback. Updates aren't too far apart from each other, and add a decent amount of content. This game has a lot of potential, and the developers know that.

Things that I think would be great for this game:
A co-op zombie mode, where you fight waves of zombies until your team dies. I would personally love to see this.
Steam Workshop to allow people can share levels.
Map editor, a tool to create and share custom levels via Steam Workshop.
Custom gamemodes, it'd be cool for this game to be able to have user-created gamemodes like Garry's Mod.
Campaign? 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.
Weapon customization, weapon and health pickups on maps, and explosive weapons (RPGs, grenades).

Overall this game is great, and if you want to support it in its alpha stage, then buy it.

BIOS is a first person shooter (FPS) with racing elements. Complete a course from start to finish as fast as possible by dodging lasers, obstacles and multiple stationary and mobile enemies. The game is currently in early access (EA) and may be subject to change, I will give a report of my experience only at the current time (25th December, 2015).

Design & Art

Controls

Sound and Music

Gameplay

Weakpoints

Concluding Thoughts

I usually don't buy Early Access games. Reasons are plenty and some of you have probably exprerienced some of them yourself, so I'm not going to go deep into that.
This game however (I'm happy to admit), proved me wrong.
As always, for those who like their reviews short - TL;DR is at the bottom

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The Gameplay is so Unique. I honestly didnt think i would like it but i did. The game is actually really optmized (on most levels) considering my PC isnt that great. I wish they would add in a Story though. 8.5/10.

Originally, when I wrote this review, the game was still pretty early on and I had just bought it after hearing some positive feedback from let's players that I follow. As a hardcore FPS junkie, the idea really appealed to me - it's a racing FPS game. You move as fast as you can and shoot as precisely as you can to get the fastest time possible. 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, like a jet pilot mixed with SWAT armor). Of course, I really enjoyed the game. I felt really proud getting all platinum times, and it was still fun even when I continously threw myself at the same level over and over only to get eaten alive by the deadly maze of lazers and bullets. Think of the experience like a US version of Lovely Planet.

However, I still didn't endorse it. This isn't to say I dont still enjoy this game, because I really do. It's a fine example of how movement is so important to FPS games and how movement alone can make a game incredibly fun. That's also all that I can say the game is good for - a proof of concept about FPS movement. Simply put, the game is no longer in development, and the state that it's in is not good enough to be a true gaming experience. It's simply a polished up rough draft of the idea "racing FPS". This certainly isnt to say that the product is bad, because everything in the game is great, it's just that what hurts BIOS are the things which are not in the game (such as optimization - this game WILL be a challenge for any computer).

If this game gets continous updates and PIXYUL comes back to life, I will be one of the first to keep up to date and fanboy over it all. However, as it stands right now, it's simply not in good enough shape to recommend, and it doesn't look like it'll get any better in the future.

TL;DR - The idea is super cool and everything in the game right now is great but it's dead, only 30% done and incredibly unpolished.

BIOS: BIOS is a faced paced racing-shooter which you will have countless hours into this game and still have fun! yes the main menu music gets a bit annoying after awhile but hey its an early access game and yes you will think u seen the same lvl think again it will change on harder diffuculties :D and there will be more guns, customization and stuff in the future but for now its a great game i got a friend of mine of a stream 2 check it out and he is having a ton of fun playin it.. also this game gets constant fluent updates and this game is very well optimized its funny how most games arent optimized but sum early access games are lol goodbye goodluck and all in all just have fun! :D Public Inception Signing Off.

This is an interesting title.
Its in Early Access, but its kinda worth buying.
Its worth buying for:
+ The music. Its kick ass!
+ Well put together visuals. With both style and purpose.
+ Gameplay. Its fast, its furious, its frantic, its 90s arena shooter in modern clothes.
+ A fun challenge.

The bad parts are:
- Some distracting visual elements. Such as the gun being way to big. And hazards blend too much in with the more organic maps, making it hard to spot dangers and avoid them.
- Bullets are either hitscan or very fast, dodging them is impossible (rockets and grenades are dodgable).


It has plenty of options in the options menu, but theres no clear indication to what does what.
Some options should not be clumped together, and some should have a "x2", "x4" and what not, instead of "low", "medium" and "high" option (such as the AntiAliasing option). And no Anisotropic filtering option? What?
Theres also no way of removing keybindings. But they allow alternative keybindings, so thats good.

All in all its on a good path, I think.
Recommended.
Cheers.

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Had to edit a few errors ;)

i'm sad cause i can't run it in my native resolution or even at 720 :(

but nice game got the first two levels platinum medals other ones can't cause i felt the game laggy and freezed for 2 sec.


that's why i have bad lap. [ i hope developers make a good custom settings in option so i can play it perfectly]

*i don't blame the game it's still in " EARLY ACCESS"

the game is recommended so far.:)

EDIT : it worked with me well at windowed fullscreen mode .

Very good game and it's fun to beat my friends scores

I'll update this review to reflect development of this game.

27/7/2015 - Bold idea: arcade speedrunning fps. But devs still haven't even decided which direction to take. The game is very (VERY) shallow experience - you shoot things with red light or humanoid (nothing has AI, they just shoot at you), and press 'sprint' in between. In the end it's a memory game: you run again and again trying to memorise where to shoot.
I bought the game because devs go into high risk territory of trying something relatively fresh. I wish it will evolve in something good, but right now it isn't promising and my hopes are very low - devs doesn't seem to have any idea what they are trying to actually do. They should either focus on racing part and take hints from racing games, or focus on actual scoring system and fps mechanics and take hints from fps games. Score-attack shooter sounds better to me than time-attack runner with guns though.

Want real high octane shooter with speed? Buy The Club and thank me later. And developers should too.

I'm really surprised by this game. I was hesitant because of it being EA even with the sale price of $12, but I'm definitly glad I picked it up.

Pros
+ Solid Gunplay. In the way they handle, sound, and the shots feel like they've got a good amount of weight to them.
+ Graphics are really well done and I would say look to be fairly on par with most AAA shooters.
+ Music fits the frantic nature of the game style.
+ Quick reset when you complete a match or die is great when you're powering through trying to get the fastest time.
+ The levels are very well designed and thought out. Also, the variety of the level themes is very nice and makes each one very distinct and have its own feel.

Cons (with this being EA, most of these are suggestions that could be fixed before the actual release)
- The name... BIOS? More like, "hardest to Google game title EVER!" Searching for this online is near impossible and brings up almost entirely unrelated results. Obiviously they can't change it at this point, but geez, whose idea was this?
- The menu. I don't know, it just looks ugly to me. Having all of the options up at the top is something I've mostly only seen in F2P games. Needs to be rearranged and polished.
- No option to change the color of your crosshair. Seeing how it's white and all the enemies are white as well, it's a bit hard to keep track of sometimes.
- Your character sometimes slides when you're trying to stop or change direction, usually when strafing. I've noticed this only seems to happen in some levels, like the one with all the freight containers.

There are other things I could mention (would be nice to have a rewards/progression system, story, extra content, etc...)but from what I've heard they're working on it. Overall though, great job guys! I look forward to playing more and seeing what is in the future for this refreshing twist to a genre that really needed something new.

If you made speedrunning into its own game, it would be BIOS. The game is punishing, yet fair and has nearly flawless level design. You're forced to make choices like "Do I run through the lazers to save time, sacrificing half my health in the process?" or "Do I slowly clear this room of turrets, or do I make a break for it, hoping none of them finish me off?". The game is even fair when you die, there's no annoying death animation, you just get a game over screen and a slow-mo first person view of your death so you can see exactly how you screwed up, and it only takes 3 seconds to go from death to retrying the level. The levels don't have any BS like hidden turrets or enemies that can hit you but not vice versa, it's designed for you to go as fast as possible while killing as fast as possible. Currently, there's only about a dozen or so people on the leaderboards on the harder levels, which is a shame. The amount of content already available for such an early in development game is astonishing, and the music is fantastic. The best way for me to describe this game is as if Super Meat Boy were an FPS.