BioMenace Remastered - A remaster of Apogee Software's action platformer is coming to Steam via Rigel Gameworks

Apogee Software released some great games in the 90's, games such as Monster Bash, Bio Menace and even our personal favorite Duke Nukem. Well one game that's going to get the remaster treatment, and a game that many of us still remember to this day, is the 90's game of 'BioMenace'. Yes indeed for those who loved playing this game back in the 90's, will pleased to know that Rigel Gameworks, a small independent game development team, will be bringing to Steam 'BioMenace Remastered' as of Q4 2025; an enhanced modern re-release of the 1993 DOS game BioMenace.


And here's the full details from the latest press release! "Players take on the role of Snake Logan, a top-secret CIA operative. His latest mission is to fly recon over Metro City, a metropolis under attack by hordes of dangerous mutated creatures. The monsters were sent by a man calling himself Dr. Mangle, who threatens to attack the rest of the world unless his demands are met. After Snake’s plane gets shot down and crash lands in the city, he is forced to continue on foot and fight his way through, rescuing any survivors on the way - all while hunting for secret areas and racking up a high score". 



"Compared to other contemporary titles, the game features a unique player arsenal, with a hit-scan (instant hit) machine gun as the primary weapon and hand grenades for support. Gameplay is mainly focused on combat and exploration, with a few platforming challenges. BioMenace is organized into three episodes, each containing 12 levels. On top of fighting off enemies, finishing a level often requires finding keys and switches to unlock passages as well as rescuing a hostage. Each episode features distinct environments, introduces new graphics, enemies and music into the mix, and includes multiple unique boss fights"

The following features are listed for the remastered version: 
  • ● Enhanced graphics including widescreen support, smooth scrolling & movement (60 FPS or higher), and parallax scrolling backgrounds 
  • ● Modernized HUD & UI 
  • ● Switch between original and remastered graphics at any time 
  • ● Controller support 
  • ● Full Steam Deck support 
  • ● Rebalanced difficulty 
  • ● Gameplay tweaks and new mechanics, including weapon/grenade type switching and infinite lives 
  • ● Mid-level saves and quick saving 
  • ● Completion and stats tracking 
  • ● Steam achievements 
  • ● Original DOS version soundtrack by Bobby Prince 
Links :1) Steam  2) Monster Bash HD 3) Crystal Caves HD : Thanks DosGamerst for the heads up

10 comments:

  1. Fun fact: Rigel Gameworks was run and maintained by Dosgamert.

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    1. False, Rigel Gameworks is run by Niko known as lethal_guitar who also remastered Duke Nukem 1 & 2 for Evercade consoles.

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  2. Hope they release it on GOG day one, can't wait :D

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  3. I saw the BioMenace image and was hoping to read "coming to the Amiga". hehe.

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  4. I much prefer the ORIGINAL 90's version!!

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  5. It is always nice to see a remaster, but THERE IS ONLY ONE TRUE BIO-MENACE.

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  6. I like that it allows you to choose the original graphics, while keeping all the other enhancements. That kind of respect for the source material makes it a worthier project.

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  7. I played the original DOS game on my IBM PS/2 model 30 286 10 Mhz PC!

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