BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea - Episode One

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  1. OMGitsTHEMEMI
    Jul 14, 2023
    7
    Episode one while its a good dlc its feels a bit short and rushed compared to chapter 2, still a nice dlc.
  2. GSTVCF
    Aug 15, 2022
    7
    It´s short and kinda rushed, it´s not as good as the Burial At The Sea Episode 2, but it continues to be a great story introduction to this dlc and introduces the world of Rapture well
  3. Izoeros
    Jun 13, 2022
    6
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  4. petrkozak13
    May 15, 2022
    7
    First episode of Burial at Sea is fine, but unfortunately very short and not exactly the best piece of DLC ever made.
  5. TEG_17
    Feb 11, 2022
    7
    Хз что написать, все то же самое, но нихера не понял, что произошло.
  6. vova22379
    Jan 8, 2022
    7
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  7. ProfAmateur
    Nov 4, 2020
    5
    Pros
    - Super Story-Verbindung zwischen Bioshock 1/2 und 3.
    - Tonikas von allen drei Teilen verfügbar
    - Grafisch cool dargestellt

    Cons
    - Keyboard-Bindigs funktionieren nicht / Steuerungsbug
    - Diverese Bugs an Türen, wobei mich der letzte so genervt hat, dass ich das Spiel abgebrochen habe und nicht wieder weiterspielte. Das gibt am meisten Abzug.
  8. pizzalover2788
    Nov 2, 2020
    6
    Lo único bueno para mí de este dlc es haber podido ver Rapture con los gráficos del Infinite y antes de la caída en 1959.
  9. nitorita
    Dec 4, 2019
    7
    This DLC is a bit difficult to describe. First off, it does require you to have knowledge of the previous BioShock games, which means you need to play through them as well if you haven't done so already.

    Unfortunately... Since BioShock 2 came out in 2010 and the original in 2007, it's incredibly unlikely that you will remember what happened in the prequels, even if you did play them.    This DLC is a bit difficult to describe. First off, it does require you to have knowledge of the previous BioShock games, which means you need to play through them as well if you haven't done so already.

    Unfortunately... Since BioShock 2 came out in 2010 and the original in 2007, it's incredibly unlikely that you will remember what happened in the prequels, even if you did play them. Thus, you're going to miss most of the references that this DLC makes since it doesn't provide you with any recap, which brings down the immersion quite a bit.

    (If you bought Episode Two already or have it as part of the Season Pass, I highly suggest going into Episode Two and watching the "Previously" recap first. That video provides a summary of all the important events of the first two games so that you won't be confused when you play this DLC.)

    The gameplay seems fine, although it's a bit recycled. The map is new and is based in Rapture, but it doesn't have the same look and feel as the Rapture in the prequels. You play with Elizabeth as a companion, and roughly halfway in the game, you'll be able to use her Tear ability from Infinite.

    For the most part, the DLC is well-rounded and feels longer than it actually is. I got it done in about two or so hours, playing and exploring very casually. It felt like a five hour game, but in a good way.

    The climax that concludes the DLC is meant to provide a twist to shock you, but instead is just random and unpleasant. It serves as an epilogue that adds more story to Infinite, but it's really not a great addition. I tried to care about the story more, but it just wasn't really that meaningful because of how it was presented.

    Overall, disregarding the lackluster story, I give the DLC a 7. The majority of the mixed reviews here seem to be on point. The gunplay is decent and the map gives you enough of a reason to explore it, but that's about all the DLC offers.

    On a side note, I encountered a major bug in the game with a door getting stuck and not opening (this is apparently a known issue). I managed to get around it after looking up how to do so.    … Expand
  10. SilverOrlov
    Sep 28, 2019
    7
    This addition to the "Infinite" was almost a complete disappointment for me. Despite the fact that the overall plot and atmosphere of the franchise have been preserved, but an excessively short walk-through with a pseudo-stealth, and with minimal arsenal of character capabilities, literally make me upset.
  11. kevinbrown
    Jul 15, 2018
    5
    The DLCs haven't really renewed my interest towards BioShock infinite. Unnecessary unless you really, really liked the campaign game and looking for a prolonged experience.
  12. RagingPoet
    Feb 24, 2018
    7
    Burial at Sea Ep. 1 feels way too similar to main campaign of Bioshock Infinite to become something memorable. It's just an additional 2 hours of BI but now set in Rapture.
  13. Negativvv
    Nov 16, 2015
    6
    Simply sets the scene for Episode Two and reviewing this by itself doesn't actually make a huge amount of sense.

    As a stand alone DLC it's fairly bad but as said, it exists for a specific reason.
  14. jelikey
    Sep 4, 2015
    7
    the concept of game is good. background of bioshock 1 and infinite graphic engine is charming. but, elizabeth, she always running, it bothering me. and
  15. Aeryx
    Apr 19, 2015
    7
    It's good and has its moments but not as compelling and not as wonderful as Infinite. It's got some bugs (Securis door won't open) that were annoying and the checkpoint system here is bad (but forgivable). You probably already know that the story is another parallel universe alongside Infinite so it won't surprise you that much. But if you finished the original game and still had manyIt's good and has its moments but not as compelling and not as wonderful as Infinite. It's got some bugs (Securis door won't open) that were annoying and the checkpoint system here is bad (but forgivable). You probably already know that the story is another parallel universe alongside Infinite so it won't surprise you that much. But if you finished the original game and still had many questions and want to see more of what could have been to set things right, you will enjoy this... guaranteed.… Expand
  16. JimCorbett
    Sep 12, 2014
    6
    Instant disappointment. This is nowhere near the quality of the base game. Just about everything is worse. The combat is worse, your character is worse, there are less guns and abilities, and the story is totally random and I really don't even know what to think now. The good part is that you get to go back to Rapture and see it before it became the hell hole it was in Bioshock 1. ThereInstant disappointment. This is nowhere near the quality of the base game. Just about everything is worse. The combat is worse, your character is worse, there are less guns and abilities, and the story is totally random and I really don't even know what to think now. The good part is that you get to go back to Rapture and see it before it became the hell hole it was in Bioshock 1. There are also new weapons and a new vigor as well. I liked how they interweave the two worlds of Columbia and Rapture so that was nice. Other than that there really isn't much to say. The $15 asking price is absolutely ridiculous. If you're a fan of Infinite then you should get this, but wait for a sale.… Expand
  17. mikett66
    Jul 16, 2014
    7
    This rapture has no connection to Bioshock's Rapture. This Rapture is like Colombia under the sea. There were no Penumeo lines (I didn't write it correctly) in the first Bioshock. There was almost no change in the gameplay. It is a waste of a sequel, it could be better. The storyline is perfect.
  18. UserScore
    Mar 30, 2014
    7
    BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea - Episode One spoiler-free review:
    A short but enjoyable journey back to Rapture.
    As we go back to Rapture with Infinite's gameplay it was hard to adjust. This is the same problem I had with Bioshock 2's Minerva's Den. Infinite stablished itself as first person shooter where you were unstopable and overpowered. Now, (still in the hands of Booker) the game    BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea - Episode One spoiler-free review:
    A short but enjoyable journey back to Rapture.
    As we go back to Rapture with Infinite's gameplay it was hard to adjust. This is the same problem I had with Bioshock 2's Minerva's Den. Infinite stablished itself as first person shooter where you were unstopable and overpowered. Now, (still in the hands of Booker) the game decides to make AI extremely tough. It was really hard to adapt to this new cautious and strategic gameplay. Now story. The story is good but nothing mindblowing like BioShock: Infinite. The music is very good and the sounds of Rapture and from the original BioShock, are great. The game looks great as well, better than Infinite I believe.
    In the end Burial at Sea episode 1 is a short but good DLC that (hopefully) is a set up for an incredible episode 2.
    Average Score: 7.5/10    … Expand
  19. Havok1496
    Jan 29, 2014
    7
    The DLC is good but ultimately it is has a few really big flaws. For one thing it is really short, and also the story was a bit of a disappointment. It had its interesting moments but the ending wasn't really that surprising and it was a bit of a letdown. The combat remains for the most part the same. The new weapon that was added was fun to use along with the new plasmid. Overall if youThe DLC is good but ultimately it is has a few really big flaws. For one thing it is really short, and also the story was a bit of a disappointment. It had its interesting moments but the ending wasn't really that surprising and it was a bit of a letdown. The combat remains for the most part the same. The new weapon that was added was fun to use along with the new plasmid. Overall if you are a big fan of bioshock i would say get it but if you are on the fence about it i would say consider not buying it. You really won't be missing that much story wise. A lot of the DLC involved very little actual story and it had a lot of moments where you had to fetch an item or close certain grates. Overall not bad but certainly not great either.… Expand
  20. silversurfpunk
    Jan 21, 2014
    7
    This was a good continuation of the Rapture story intertwined with the new Colombia Story. I love seeing Booker and Elizabeth in the world of Rapture. The story and scenery were the only really big changes in addition of Bioshock, other then that the controls are still just as smooth and fun as Infinite. The scenery is amazing, I love seeing Rapture in its glory days, where Andrew RyanThis was a good continuation of the Rapture story intertwined with the new Colombia Story. I love seeing Booker and Elizabeth in the world of Rapture. The story and scenery were the only really big changes in addition of Bioshock, other then that the controls are still just as smooth and fun as Infinite. The scenery is amazing, I love seeing Rapture in its glory days, where Andrew Ryan beats Fontain. The story is the only place that really causes problems for me. While it is still the good classic writing that we've come to expect from Irrational Games, its way to short. There is more that could have been added to this dlc to make it more worth the money. For this reason alone the game three points. But its still a very good game and makes me excited for part 2.… Expand
  21. jakegambino
    Dec 31, 2013
    7
    It really explains the story well and it is very well made, but it only took me an hour and a half to beat. This expansion takes what you already knew about infinite and helps relate it to the rest of the bioshock world.
  22. Imatuhl
    Dec 16, 2013
    7
    An entertaining addition to the game and all of the environments are very well done like in the original. the combat us more of the same with fast paced running gunning, jumping from rails and blasting enemies with super powers. the story could have used a little more depth and for the 15.00 dollar price tag though its just far to short.
  23. Siradriak
    Dec 7, 2013
    5
    Just as Burial at Sea feels like its warming up it's over. It took me around 1hr 15mins, which is very short considering the 20USD price of entrance.

    The story is generally good, and keeps you interested, in the usually ambiguous manner of the previous Bioshocks. Rapture has been redone quite nicely as you'd expect. In short, not a great value for money proposition but if that    Just as Burial at Sea feels like its warming up it's over. It took me around 1hr 15mins, which is very short considering the 20USD price of entrance.

    The story is generally good, and keeps you interested, in the usually ambiguous manner of the previous Bioshocks. Rapture has been redone quite nicely as you'd expect.

    In short, not a great value for money proposition but if that doesn't both you then its a worth 1 or so hours distraction.    … Expand
  24. CedarsAve
    Nov 26, 2013
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Burial at Sea begins with a great way to see Rapture before the Civil War, with an amusing free roam around a shopping district called High Street. You get to see people living their lives normally and see what the city was like when it was alive. Sadly, this was the high amount. On the plus side, the actual gameplay element of the game felt much like Bioshock, but maybe a little too much, following the slightly tiresome "here's an obstacle now find the plasmid to get past it" structure. And then we see what starts as a highly promising expansion hit its worst flaw, its really disappointing length. Barely two and a half hours long, Burial at Sea feels like nothing more than an extended demo and hardly justifying the £12 price tag (if you get it BUY THE SEASON PASS). Not to mention a few glaring omissions of classic Bioshock 1 elements, like character customization (Burial at Sea doesn't even have Infinite's Infusions system) and encounters with Big Daddies; we only meet one of those in the final boss fight.… Expand
  25. Snotling
    Nov 22, 2013
    5
    It could have been a great new adventure in rapture but falls very short. On the positive it pulls strings of narrative from all three games into the dialogue and environment ensuring any fan feels catered to. However the game is somewhat gutted; you can no longer lock pick or hack and a half hearted effort to implement skylines does really work. The game has an interesting story andIt could have been a great new adventure in rapture but falls very short. On the positive it pulls strings of narrative from all three games into the dialogue and environment ensuring any fan feels catered to. However the game is somewhat gutted; you can no longer lock pick or hack and a half hearted effort to implement skylines does really work. The game has an interesting story and builds well however the episode is over in 2 hours of game play. I would have given this a 7/10 if the game had a few more hours but felt really cheated at just how short this episode was. Zero replay ability.… Expand
  26. zalkwalk
    Nov 21, 2013
    5
    As a matter of fact, it was really nice to revisit Rapture, and had a good time playing it. But when it comes to value, the thing is quite different. It's really short (completed in less than 3 hours playing on hard), doesn't bring anything new in terms of gameplay, uses the same cosmetics and mechanics of Infinity and essentially doesn't add to or clarify much of the Bioshock universe. ItAs a matter of fact, it was really nice to revisit Rapture, and had a good time playing it. But when it comes to value, the thing is quite different. It's really short (completed in less than 3 hours playing on hard), doesn't bring anything new in terms of gameplay, uses the same cosmetics and mechanics of Infinity and essentially doesn't add to or clarify much of the Bioshock universe. It probably could be released as one single story rather than broken into pieces/episodes, or it could be quite more cheaper.

    Funny, but not enough.    … Expand
  27. CasperRosewater
    Nov 17, 2013
    5
    You either love Bioshock Infinite (BI) or not; it's hard to hate since the world is so very beautiful. So many people love the story but I find it convoluted, especially if you consider that the backstory is only accessible by listening to audio "voxophone" playback devices, amounting essentially to a voice-over that you must search out and then suspend gameplay (and, of course,You either love Bioshock Infinite (BI) or not; it's hard to hate since the world is so very beautiful. So many people love the story but I find it convoluted, especially if you consider that the backstory is only accessible by listening to audio "voxophone" playback devices, amounting essentially to a voice-over that you must search out and then suspend gameplay (and, of course, disbelief). No hope of understanding the story without doing so and even still that story is very convoluted.

    More of the same here. The world is still very beautiful and that is still the biggest selling point. Fans of BI will not need convincing but if you were on the border about BI you will probably be disappointed with Burial at Sea 1 and could pass or wait until the price falls low enough to justify the disappointment.    … Expand
  28. shawesomelove
    Nov 17, 2013
    6
    This game does not scratch the rapture itch. I don't understand why there are skyhooks and why plasmids are named after vigors. But in the end, it's a good way to kill 2 hours, but not for $15.
  29. Likan
    Nov 17, 2013
    5
    I had a lot of fun with Bioshock and Bioshock Infinite, but this leaves me with the unpleasant feeling of being milked like a cow. 15 bucks euros for a less than 2-hour long adventure, seriously?

    Sure, it's pleasant to see Rapture again, especially an alive Rapture. But that's only for a few minutes, then we're back to the original Bioshock experience, only with the updated weapons,    I had a lot of fun with Bioshock and Bioshock Infinite, but this leaves me with the unpleasant feeling of being milked like a cow. 15 bucks euros for a less than 2-hour long adventure, seriously?

    Sure, it's pleasant to see Rapture again, especially an alive Rapture. But that's only for a few minutes, then we're back to the original Bioshock experience, only with the updated weapons, graphics, and metaphysical shenanigans of Infinite.

    That DLC is shockingly short and is unnecessarily hard due to a perpetual lack of ammo and eve. It was fine in the original Bioshock as most ennemies engaged in melee combat anyway, but here, ennemies have guns and take cover, while you're stuck with your empty clip waiting for Elizabeth to throw you something so you can keep fighting.

    The attempt to elaborate on the voluntarily confusing ending of Infinite is fine, but it will quickly become old if it's not done better in the rest of this mini-series.

    In the end, if you're a fan of the Bioshock series and are ok with a poor return on investment just to get a fix, then you're up for a mildly satisfactory exprience. Otherwise, Burial at sea can be skipped without to much regret.    … Expand
  30. Kenmei
    Nov 15, 2013
    7
    I was going to say this was short for 15 dollars but this is where DLC is at today. It took me about 3 hours to finish this and that's about on par with some other DLC I've bought in the past for that price point. The game is still great quality as the original but I feel like alot of the impact here is lost on someone who has not played the first Bioshock. There's alot of nostalgicI was going to say this was short for 15 dollars but this is where DLC is at today. It took me about 3 hours to finish this and that's about on par with some other DLC I've bought in the past for that price point. The game is still great quality as the original but I feel like alot of the impact here is lost on someone who has not played the first Bioshock. There's alot of nostalgic moments in the game but there's also a feeling here like they worked too hard to try and bring back those fond memories of the first Bioshock and didn't let the game grow into something on its own. Everything else is the same here as in Infinite, from the gunplay to the vigors, it's all here. People will complain about the length all they want when this is about how long DLC is nowadays. But I'm very glad this is an episode one because, while it was obviously going to end on a cliffhanger, the motivations for a couple of the characters was nowhere near explained. At any rate, people who liked Infinite will like this DLC pack. It won't convert anyone who didn't like Infinite but it does it's job nonetheless.… Expand
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Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. PC PowerPlay
    Dec 30, 2013
    50
    The high price and lack of polish make this one to avoid for now. For art-deco die-hards only. [Jan 2014, p.93]
  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Dec 28, 2013
    80
    Short but generous trip into the underwater city of Rapture with all the perks we know from Infinite. This DLC benefits from an attractive setting and slower paced action. [Issue#237]
  3. Games.cz
    Dec 28, 2013
    70
    A promising start? A rather cautious one. The return to Rapture evades déjà vu feelings, but it doesn't deliver more than a spark of curiosity for its fans.
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