Every article tag can be clicked to get a list of all articles in that category. Every article tag also has an RSS feed! You can customize an RSS feed too!
We do often include affiliate links to earn us some pennies. See more here.
tagline-image
BioShock Infinite has been released for Linux, and it brings a promise of some excellent FPS action with it.

To get this out of the way first; the port is done by Virtual Programming, so it's using their "eON" technology. The argument for and against it has been done to death somewhat, so let’s leave that at the door please.

This is the third port from Virtual Programming, and it's my favourite out of the games they have put out for Linux!

Once Steam decides I'm worthy of a download I will detail my findings, so until then you can either wait, or risk it and buy it.

Intel graphics, and open source drivers are not currently supported on the title, so you have been warned!

RECOMMENDED GRAPHICS DRIVERS
nVidia: NVidia 340.65
AMD: fglrx 14.12 (Currently only Radeon 7xxx and greater series cards are supported)

About the game (Official)
Indebted to the wrong people, with his life on the line, veteran of the U.S. Cavalry and now hired gun, Booker DeWitt has only one opportunity to wipe his slate clean. He must rescue Elizabeth, a mysterious girl imprisoned since childhood and locked up in the flying city of Columbia. Forced to trust one another, Booker and Elizabeth form a powerful bond during their daring escape. Together, they learn to harness an expanding arsenal of weapons and abilities, as they fight on zeppelins in the clouds, along high-speed Sky-Lines, and down in the streets of Columbia, all while surviving the threats of the air-city and uncovering its dark secret.

Check out BioShock Infinite on Steam now, but you may want to hold off for our official report. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
Tags: FPS, Steam
0 Likes
About the author -
author picture
I am the owner of GamingOnLinux. After discovering Linux back in the days of Mandrake in 2003, I constantly checked on the progress of Linux until Ubuntu appeared on the scene and it helped me to really love it. You can reach me easily by emailing GamingOnLinux directly. You can also follow my personal adventures on Bluesky.
See more from me
The comments on this article are closed.
All posts need to follow our rules. For users logged in: please hit the Report Flag icon on any post that breaks the rules or contains illegal / harmful content. Guest readers can email us for any issues.
72 comments
Page: «3/4»
  Go to:

drmoth Mar 17, 2015
Also noticed that when trying to force "__GL_THREADED_OPTIMIZATIONS=1" to the executable, it will not run at all - simply gives out ~0.2sec audio and a blank screen, so nothing to test there.

I believe that might be because it's already enabled.
Pinguino Mar 17, 2015
Any info on performance on a GTX 650?
sr_ls_boy Mar 17, 2015
Goodnight, Irene!
Polochamps Mar 17, 2015
Anyone tried on 331 drivers?
Linas Mar 17, 2015
View PC info
  • Supporter Plus
I was a skeptical when I heard that this is an eON port (is it, really?), but they must have done something right because it runs very well on high settings on my laptop with NVIDIA Quadro K1100M. Whereas Witcher 2 has (had?) horrible input lag, even on lowest settings, on the same machine.

I have to take that back. The input lag is not as bad as Witcher 2, but it is there. It seems that input lag is the "defining feature" of eON.
dubigrasu Mar 17, 2015
Also noticed that when trying to force "__GL_THREADED_OPTIMIZATIONS=1" to the executable, it will not run at all - simply gives out ~0.2sec audio and a blank screen, so nothing to test there.

I believe that might be because it's already enabled.
Yes, is enabled in the "bioshock" shell.
Wonder why they don't have it enabled for Witcher...

I was a skeptical when I heard that this is an eON port (is it, really?), but they must have done something right because it runs very well on high settings on my laptop with NVIDIA Quadro K1100M. Whereas Witcher 2 has (had?) horrible input lag, even on lowest settings, on the same machine.

I have to take that back. The input lag is not as bad as Witcher 2, but it is there. It seems that input lag is the "defining feature" of eON.

I don't have any kind of lag whatsoever, regardless on what is happening on the screen (on both games).
I do have some occasional stutter on Bioshock Infinite though...
liberodark Mar 18, 2015
Good work :D
afettouhi Mar 18, 2015
What is the third port that VP has done? I thought Witcher 2 was the only other besides now Bioshock Infinite.
Coloneil Mar 18, 2015
It's a matter of principle. I'm paying the same price as the windows guys so why will I accept to have a game wrapped in a shitty box with lower performances? If we accept this once then game developer will think that we are fine with this kind of ports and they will never bother giving us nicely Linux optimized games. Sorry but I'm not buying this.
Stoney_Fish Mar 18, 2015
Download completed. Ran a quick test before going to work. It started first time . Looks and runs great so far, just arrived to the cloud city. Why does work get in the way?
dubigrasu Mar 18, 2015
What is the third port that VP has done? I thought Witcher 2 was the only other besides now Bioshock Infinite.
Stronghold 3
adolson Mar 18, 2015
Not a fan of these wrapped "ports" but if they bring the good BioShock games over, I may pick them up during a deep sale.

IF I buy Infinite, I will buy it from GameAgent so that Aspyr gets paid instead of VP.
adolson Mar 18, 2015
Not a fan of these wrapped "ports" but if they bring the good BioShock games over, I may pick them up during a deep sale.

IF I buy Infinite, I will buy it from GameAgent so that Aspyr gets paid instead of VP.

I'd like to know your reasoning there. Aspyr didn't port the game, they won't get any money from any purchase of it. VP have already been paid - they also (as far as I'm aware) won't get additional money if you buy the game, nor will they lose any.
I'm fully aware Aspyr didn't port the game. I know how to read. I'd rather support the companies that do native ports. It *should* have been an Aspyr port, as far as I'm concerned.

Usually the Linux porter is paid when a sale is made, but it's possible you're correct and VP is already paid in full for their efforts. But how do you even know this?

In any event, Aspyr runs GameAgent, so yes, they will make money if I buy it from them.
dubigrasu Mar 18, 2015
Not a fan of these wrapped "ports" but if they bring the good BioShock games over, I may pick them up during a deep sale.

IF I buy Infinite, I will buy it from GameAgent so that Aspyr gets paid instead of VP.
This is a bit twisted I believe.
So you're gonna play BI thanks to VP's efforts and work, but want to make sure they don't get paid for their eON technology, a technology which you are actually using it?
adolson Mar 18, 2015
Not a fan of these wrapped "ports" but if they bring the good BioShock games over, I may pick them up during a deep sale.

IF I buy Infinite, I will buy it from GameAgent so that Aspyr gets paid instead of VP.
This is a bit twisted I believe.
So you're gonna play BI thanks to VP's efforts and work, but want to make sure they don't get paid for their eON technology, a technology which you are actually using it?
Exactly.

Except that I don't plan to buy it. I said IF. I already finished the game on PS3, and thought it kinda sucked compared to the first two.
dubigrasu Mar 18, 2015
Not a fan of these wrapped "ports" but if they bring the good BioShock games over, I may pick them up during a deep sale.

IF I buy Infinite, I will buy it from GameAgent so that Aspyr gets paid instead of VP.
This is a bit twisted I believe.
So you're gonna play BI thanks to VP's efforts and work, but want to make sure they don't get paid for their eON technology, a technology which you are actually using it?
Exactly.

Except that I don't plan to buy it. I said IF. I already finished the game on PS3, and thought it kinda sucked compared to the first two.

Well, OK but the idea is the same, IF or no IF.
You want to manifest your resentment towards their technology by using it without paying.
adolson Mar 18, 2015
Not a fan of these wrapped "ports" but if they bring the good BioShock games over, I may pick them up during a deep sale.

IF I buy Infinite, I will buy it from GameAgent so that Aspyr gets paid instead of VP.
This is a bit twisted I believe.
So you're gonna play BI thanks to VP's efforts and work, but want to make sure they don't get paid for their eON technology, a technology which you are actually using it?
Exactly.

Except that I don't plan to buy it. I said IF. I already finished the game on PS3, and thought it kinda sucked compared to the first two.

Well, OK but the idea is the same, IF or no IF.
You want to manifest your resentment towards their technology by using it without paying.
+ Click to view long quote

There are lots of people who are now enjoying this "port" without having paid VP - they bought the game and played it on Windows before the Linux port was even announced. So what's the difference, really? I don't want to use their technology. What choice do I have? None.

I probably won't buy it anyhow, since I don't care to play it again. Frankly, it kinda sucks and I already finished it. I was just pointing out an option for like-minded people that they may not have thought of: supporting Aspyr, and not supporting the lazy port technology.

Do you work for VP? Just wondering if you're always on the moral high ground and never buy games in bundles or on sale, or if it's just for this particular case.
dubigrasu Mar 18, 2015
Not a fan of these wrapped "ports" but if they bring the good BioShock games over, I may pick them up during a deep sale.

IF I buy Infinite, I will buy it from GameAgent so that Aspyr gets paid instead of VP.
This is a bit twisted I believe.
So you're gonna play BI thanks to VP's efforts and work, but want to make sure they don't get paid for their eON technology, a technology which you are actually using it?
Exactly.

Except that I don't plan to buy it. I said IF. I already finished the game on PS3, and thought it kinda sucked compared to the first two.

Well, OK but the idea is the same, IF or no IF.
You want to manifest your resentment towards their technology by using it without paying.

There are lots of people who are now enjoying this "port" without having paid VP - they bought the game and played it on Windows before the Linux port was even announced. So what's the difference, really? I don't want to use their technology. What choice do I have? None.

I probably won't buy it anyhow, since I don't care to play it again. Frankly, it kinda sucks and I already finished it. I was just pointing out an option for like-minded people that they may not have thought of: supporting Aspyr, and not supporting the lazy port technology.

Do you work for VP? Just wondering if you're always on the moral high ground and never buy games in bundles or on sale, or if it's just for this particular case.
+ Click to view long quote

I think I understand now, is like telling the world how much you hate Windows by installing it and using it without Microsoft getting your money.

But I have a much better idea, something that'll put so much weight in your idea:
How about showing how much you dislike eON, by not using it?
![](http://www.solarnavigator.net/films_movies_actors/film_images/Austin_Powers_Mike_Myers_as_Dr_Evil.jpg)
adolson Mar 18, 2015
Not a fan of these wrapped "ports" but if they bring the good BioShock games over, I may pick them up during a deep sale.

IF I buy Infinite, I will buy it from GameAgent so that Aspyr gets paid instead of VP.
This is a bit twisted I believe.
So you're gonna play BI thanks to VP's efforts and work, but want to make sure they don't get paid for their eON technology, a technology which you are actually using it?
Exactly.

Except that I don't plan to buy it. I said IF. I already finished the game on PS3, and thought it kinda sucked compared to the first two.

Well, OK but the idea is the same, IF or no IF.
You want to manifest your resentment towards their technology by using it without paying.

There are lots of people who are now enjoying this "port" without having paid VP - they bought the game and played it on Windows before the Linux port was even announced. So what's the difference, really? I don't want to use their technology. What choice do I have? None.

I probably won't buy it anyhow, since I don't care to play it again. Frankly, it kinda sucks and I already finished it. I was just pointing out an option for like-minded people that they may not have thought of: supporting Aspyr, and not supporting the lazy port technology.

Do you work for VP? Just wondering if you're always on the moral high ground and never buy games in bundles or on sale, or if it's just for this particular case.

I think I understand now, is like telling the world how much you hate Windows by installing it and using it without Microsoft getting your money.

But I have a much better idea, something that'll put so much weight in your idea:
How about showing how much you dislike eON, by not using it?
![](http://www.solarnavigator.net/films_movies_actors/film_images/Austin_Powers_Mike_Myers_as_Dr_Evil.jpg)
+ Click to view long quote

I haven't used Windows since 2002. As I said, I don't plan to buy BioShock Infinite. How many times must I repeat that before you understand?
dubigrasu Mar 18, 2015
Not a fan of these wrapped "ports" but if they bring the good BioShock games over, I may pick them up during a deep sale.

IF I buy Infinite, I will buy it from GameAgent so that Aspyr gets paid instead of VP.
This is a bit twisted I believe.
So you're gonna play BI thanks to VP's efforts and work, but want to make sure they don't get paid for their eON technology, a technology which you are actually using it?
Exactly.

Except that I don't plan to buy it. I said IF. I already finished the game on PS3, and thought it kinda sucked compared to the first two.

Well, OK but the idea is the same, IF or no IF.
You want to manifest your resentment towards their technology by using it without paying.

There are lots of people who are now enjoying this "port" without having paid VP - they bought the game and played it on Windows before the Linux port was even announced. So what's the difference, really? I don't want to use their technology. What choice do I have? None.

I probably won't buy it anyhow, since I don't care to play it again. Frankly, it kinda sucks and I already finished it. I was just pointing out an option for like-minded people that they may not have thought of: supporting Aspyr, and not supporting the lazy port technology.

Do you work for VP? Just wondering if you're always on the moral high ground and never buy games in bundles or on sale, or if it's just for this particular case.

I think I understand now, is like telling the world how much you hate Windows by installing it and using it without Microsoft getting your money.

But I have a much better idea, something that'll put so much weight in your idea:
How about showing how much you dislike eON, by not using it?
![](http://www.solarnavigator.net/films_movies_actors/film_images/Austin_Powers_Mike_Myers_as_Dr_Evil.jpg)

I haven't used Windows since 2002. As I said, I don't plan to buy BioShock Infinite. How many times must I repeat that before you understand?
+ Click to view long quote

OK, I think that was enough for me.
While you're here, please consider supporting GamingOnLinux on:

Reward Tiers: Patreon. Plain Donations: PayPal.

This ensures all of our main content remains totally free for everyone! Patreon supporters can also remove all adverts and sponsors! Supporting us helps bring good, fresh content. Without your continued support, we simply could not continue!

You can find even more ways to support us on this dedicated page any time. If you already are, thank you!
The comments on this article are closed.