BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea - Episode One

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  1. LT_Gruber
    Dec 15, 2022
    10
    Excellent DLC for Bioshock Infinite.

    When the Burial at Sea DLC’s came out for Bioshock Infinite, I thought it would be the same idea as Minerva’s Den for Bioshock 2. A nice little piece of extra story, played trough the eyes of an previously unknown character, to view another point of perspective. Man was I positively surprised when playing Burial at Sea Episode one and two. This is    Excellent DLC for Bioshock Infinite.

    When the Burial at Sea DLC’s came out for Bioshock Infinite, I thought it would be the same idea as Minerva’s Den for Bioshock 2. A nice little piece of extra story, played trough the eyes of an previously unknown character, to view another point of perspective.

    Man was I positively surprised when playing Burial at Sea Episode one and two. This is a prequel to the events of the first Bioshock game and takes place in an era that Rapture was prosperous and alive, instead of the dead, rotten city it has become.

    The added story in Burial at Sea episode one and two is excellent. I played many games and watched many movies in which the creators try to add some unknown uncle or nemesis, that always was there, in their prequels, but in this game, the added story and the way that it all fits in with the first Bioshock game and Bioshock Infinite just blew my mind. It is flawless and perfect. I literally applauded when finishing the two episodes. For this reason, again, I will not spoil or mention any of it in this review.

    In the end, all I can say is that these two DLC’s for Bioshock Infinite are the best DLC’s I ever played in a game and have yet to be matched in the future.    … Expand
  2. gracjanski
    Dec 10, 2022
    9
    Intact Rapture...this is a great idea to set the game there, especially the beginning is wow. Everything works here: graphic, sound and the background story. The main story is a bit confusing: Why did Elisabeth change so much, why is Booker still living, what happens in the end. So at the end there are a lot of questions. The gameplay is better, because it is a bit more difficult and youIntact Rapture...this is a great idea to set the game there, especially the beginning is wow. Everything works here: graphic, sound and the background story. The main story is a bit confusing: Why did Elisabeth change so much, why is Booker still living, what happens in the end. So at the end there are a lot of questions. The gameplay is better, because it is a bit more difficult and you need to change weapons all the time, because there is not enough munition.… Expand
  3. eva3si0n
    Dec 8, 2022
    9
    Burial at Sea - Episode One I passed nearly 10 years after Infinite. And then thanks to the re-release of the game on Nintendo Switch. And in general, it may seem that Burial at Sea - Episode One is a simple and passing DLC. Well, yes, they decided to Take Two to earn their $15 on the board of Rapture players and the first 2 games. But this DLC was done by Irrational Games with love forBurial at Sea - Episode One I passed nearly 10 years after Infinite. And then thanks to the re-release of the game on Nintendo Switch. And in general, it may seem that Burial at Sea - Episode One is a simple and passing DLC. Well, yes, they decided to Take Two to earn their $15 on the board of Rapture players and the first 2 games. But this DLC was done by Irrational Games with love for the original source, and secondly, without Burial at Sea, you will not get a complete idea of the entire series. Episode One can be passed in 1 hour if you do not appreciate the moment and do not explore this beautiful manually recreated world. Or you can in 4 hours with a full study. Episode One is required to pass after Infinite, even if you do not pay attention to its secondary, without it it is difficult to imagine Episode Two, which is beautiful.… Expand
  4. nioju
    Nov 3, 2021
    9
    Muito bom mesmo, bugando minha mente novamente com Bioshock, além de terminar a principal todo bugado, continuei a ficar mais bugado ainda KKKKKKKK
  5. Gorbunov2004
    Apr 11, 2021
    8
    Хорошее дополнение, но есть нюансы: К примеру в нём очень мало патронов и за этого вы будите часто умирать. Элизабет даёт очень мало припасов. Появилось несколько новых способностей, оружие тоже самое. От концовки я такого не ожидал.Хорошее дополнение, но есть нюансы: К примеру в нём очень мало патронов и за этого вы будите часто умирать. Элизабет даёт очень мало припасов. Появилось несколько новых способностей, оружие тоже самое. От концовки я такого не ожидал.
  6. Ali129
    Jan 14, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Burial at Sea Bölüm 1'in benim için tek kusuru çok kısa bir eklenti olması. Uzun süre sonra tekrardan daha iyi grafikler ile Rapture şehrini görmek harikaydı. Mükemmel Rapture atmosferi ile birlikte bu eklenti oyunun hikayesindeki bazı soru işaretlerini giderdi ve Booker'ın kendi dedktiflik bürosu varken neler yaptığını, kızını nasıl kaybettiğini daha detaylı öğrenmemizi sağladı. Ayrıca bu eklenti, ilk oyun ile ilgili bazı bilgileri de günyüzüne çıkarttı. Küçük Kız Kardeşler ve Koca Babalar'ın ortaya ilk çıktıkları dönemi görmemizi sağladı. İlk oyundan Sander Cohen'i yüz yüze görüp neler yaptığı hakkında bilgi edindik, Andrew Ryan'ı yüz yüze görmesek de yine onun hakkında da birtakım bilgiler edindik. Bir de bu eklenti ile ana senaryoda duymadığımız, Booker'ın evlatlık kızı Sally ortaya çıktı. Booker Sally'i evlatlık aldıktan sonra bir gün Booker kumar oynamaya gittiğinde Sally'i de götürmüş, içtiği alkolün etkisi ile sarhoş olmuş ve Sally'e göz kulak olamamış. Ardından da Sally kaybolmuş. Uzun süre Sally'den haber alamayan Booker, onun öldüğünü düşünmüş. Uzun bir sürenin ardından ofisimize gelen Elizabeth'in teşviki ile Sally'i aramaya koyuluyoruz ve en sonunda da Sally'nin bir Küçük Kız Kardeş'e dönüştürüldüğünü görüyoruz. Tam bu sırada bir Koca Baba'ya karşı Boss savaşı patlak veriyor ve bence bu Boss savaşı eskiyi hatırlamak için çok güzel olmuş. Koca Baba'yı etkisiz hale getirdikten sonra Sally'nin dışarı çıkması için bulunduğu yerin sıcaklığını yükseltiyoruz ve kolundan tutup onu dışarı çekmeyi deniyoruz. Buradan itibaren Booker ve Elizabeth farklı boyutlardan görüntüler görmeye başlıyor, Elizabeth, Booker'ın kızı olduğunu ve Booker'ın aslında Comstock olduğunu, onu borçlu olduğu kişilere nasıl verdiğini görüyor. Booker pişmanlıktan özür dilemeye çalışıyor ancak Elizabeth kabul etmeyip Booker'ı savaştığı Koca Baba'ya öldürtüyor. Booker'ın ölürken bir bağırışı vardı ki muhtemelen uzun süre unutmam. 2-2 buçuk saat gibi çok kısa bir oynanış süresi olması dışında çok güzel bir eklentiydi, tavsiye ederim.… Expand
  7. Lazyyybone
    Dec 23, 2020
    8
    평범한 바숔게임이라 왠만하면 좋았고, 사실 스토리는 에피소드 2나 인피니트보다 충격이 덜 해서 오랜만에 랩쳐를 본 느낌 정도 ㅎㅎ
  8. garygreen
    Sep 4, 2020
    9
    a good game dlc i play and the music is doing verry good in game and vocie actor is good
  9. kezzyhko
    Aug 2, 2020
    8
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  10. JanieGotAGun
    Feb 10, 2020
    10
    A great DLC. great to be back in rapture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
  11. JaydenPickens
    Feb 20, 2019
    9
    Rapture... home. Yep, we're back in home, it's a very short visit, but pleasant. We get to meet old friends again, hear some people gossip, use some gnarly plasmids and then's the end... which is actually pretty surprising, I love it. This DLC is short as hell and I think that Burial At Sea should be released as one entity, not two. Still, it's great, pick it up. Pickens approves.
  12. Jay_Pickens
    Jul 24, 2018
    9
    Rapture... home. Yep, we're back in home, it's a very short visit, but pleasant. We get to meet old friends again, hear some people gossip, use some gnarly plasmids and then's the end... which is actually pretty surprising, I love it. This DLC is short as hell and I think that Burial At Sea should be released as one entity, not two. Still, it's great, pick it up. Pickens approves.
  13. russiangamer
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    Это же всё тот же шедевральный биошок, которым был и оригинал, только тут появляется восхитительный город Восторг! Все достоинства и все недостатки механики остались, но это не портит впечатление.
  14. Marick
    Mar 14, 2015
    8
    Bioshock Infinite Burial At Sea is an episodic expansion for BioShock Infinite. The story happens after the events of BioShock Infinite. The first episode is a lot of action ami, incercandd bring a feeling as in Bioshock 1.Gameplay is the same as that of inifile. Graphics is a much better, much better and detailed, with times when you leave you speechless. It's a pretty good expansion,Bioshock Infinite Burial At Sea is an episodic expansion for BioShock Infinite. The story happens after the events of BioShock Infinite. The first episode is a lot of action ami, incercandd bring a feeling as in Bioshock 1.Gameplay is the same as that of inifile. Graphics is a much better, much better and detailed, with times when you leave you speechless. It's a pretty good expansion, especially in the Rapture happens.… Expand
  15. Marsonra
    Aug 24, 2014
    8
    BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea - Episode One. This game is a DLC, for the first game that I ever reviewed: BioShock Infinite. For those of you who don't know what this means, this basically means you cannot play this game without getting BioShock Infinite first. As for BioShock Infinite itself, I thought it was a fantastic game, and more than worth purchasing for any gamer (see myBioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea - Episode One. This game is a DLC, for the first game that I ever reviewed: BioShock Infinite. For those of you who don't know what this means, this basically means you cannot play this game without getting BioShock Infinite first. As for BioShock Infinite itself, I thought it was a fantastic game, and more than worth purchasing for any gamer (see my review of the game for more details). As for this game/DLC, does it measure up to the fantastic feats of the main game, or are the clouds of Columbia better than the oceans of Rapture after all? Let's find out. The gameplay of this DLC is very much the same as BioShock Infinite. You play as a man named Booker DeWitt, and must fight alongside Elizabeth in a fantastic first-person shooter experience. As I said, as a shooter, this DLC is fantastic. It retains all of the same gameplay that made the original game so enjoyable. The controls are about the same as any other PC based shooter, and it adds a few extras. There are numerous weapons to choose from, and you also get super powers called vigors, that add a unique touch to the game's gameplay. Once again though, this is the exact same gameplay as BioShock Infinite. This is both a good thing and a bad thing. If you enjoyed BioShock Infinite, which you most likely did, there is definitely fun to be had with this DLC. If you didn't however, this DLC is most likely not for you, as it does nothing to change the gameplay at all. Sure there is a new freeze vigor to play with, but that's the only real thing they added. The other problem I had with this DLC is that it is way too short. I managed to beat it in just a little over an hour. Despite the short length however, when you get down to it, the DLC is just more of the same game, and that is exactly what I am a fan of. This DLC is really fun for people who enjoyed the main game, but if you didn't like BioShock Infinite because of its gameplay, you won't find many redeeming qualities here. As for the graphics, they are also more of the same. While the graphics don't enhance the main game in any way, they are still every bit as pretty to look at as the main game. Plus the game's return to BioShock's original setting of Rapture allows for many more unique visuals than the main game. Once again however, if you enjoyed BioShock Infinite's graphics, then this DLC is definitely for you. If you did not, then you will probably have to look someplace else. This DLC also boasts the graphics of its main game, but if you didn't happen to like those graphics, then this is most likely not for you. As for the story, let me just start by saying that it's complicated, and you should definitely play the main game first before moving on to play this one. The reason why is: this DLC takes place right where the original game leaves off. In other words, playing this DLC first would both spoil everything that happened at the end of the original game, and be too confusing to even try to follow, which is most likely why it was DLC. The story of this DLC is that Booker DeWitt and Elizabeth have to rescue a girl named Sally from the city of Rapture. The story is pretty good overall, except for one thing: this DLC is just over an hour long! It feels like it is developing into something just as it ends so abruptly. That's not to say the story is bad, it's just that it is too short to really develop into anything. Despite having a really abrupt ending, this DLC still has a great story. Overall, this DLC is worth buying if you really enjoyed BioShock Infinite. I recommend this game to anyone who has played the original game and loved it. If you didn't like this game however, this DLC is just more of the same game, and definitely not worth purchasing.
    Gameplay: 8/10
    Graphics: 9/10
    Story: 8/10
    Overall: 8/10    … Expand
  16. Nataraja
    Jul 23, 2014
    8
    General Overview: If you have familiarity with Rapture, the setting for Bioshock (forget Bioshock 2 - NOT by Irrational and not really worth playing in my opinion) and have enjoyed Infinite, you would do yourself a disservice by not getting BOTH episodes. Taken on their own, Episode 1 is a less enjoyable game and the intellectual part of it is simply... ODD. Never the less the story isGeneral Overview: If you have familiarity with Rapture, the setting for Bioshock (forget Bioshock 2 - NOT by Irrational and not really worth playing in my opinion) and have enjoyed Infinite, you would do yourself a disservice by not getting BOTH episodes. Taken on their own, Episode 1 is a less enjoyable game and the intellectual part of it is simply... ODD. Never the less the story is well told as always, unnerving and heady. Game play is good but not as well done as Infinite or Episode 2 which uses a different formula. This is a great beginning to a send off of one of my favorite companies. Thankfully Ken Levine will continue with a smaller studio producing his strong narrative games, it just won't be the big group that formed Irrational.

    TL;DNR: 8: Great first episode to close out Irrational games work on Bioshock, but Episode 2 is superior. Regardless, if you enjoyed Bioshock and Infinite (for Bioshock 2 please) then you owe it to yourself to bring the series and the story full circle. Great graphics, smooth game play, intense combat and a decent story although a bit more out there than usual even for Bioshock.

    Technology/engine: 7: Uses Unreal 3 and is well optimized but nothing really innovative on this end.

    AI: 7: A little brain dead in places and incapable of missing at other times but on a whole its a challenge and keeps you on your toes.

    Graphics: 9: Great sets, good character models with plenty of variation, good particle effects and gun play is as sound as ever.

    Sound: 8: Slight distance to source issues (voices sometimes sound like they are on top of you but are really across the room) but otherwise great ambient sound that provide immersion. The audio logs are just great and remain a highlight of the series.

    Soundtrack: 10: Superb period appropriate music that does not overwhelm and only enhances the experience and immersion.

    Voice acting: 10: Really top notch voice acting. Some of the best in gaming.

    Crafting: N/A

    Customization: Not really able to rate on this as its very minimal.

    Game play systems: 8: Well done but loses some of the fun of the use of sky hooks. In fact they are used so little it appears that they were included just to keep a thread of connection between the two worlds - Columbia and Rapture.

    Controls: 8: In some ways its of little burdensome but overall works well. The controls in Episode 2 are streamlined and improved when compared to Episode 1.

    Story: 10: Fantastic writing with great dialogue - everything from the short short films to cut scenes and off the cuff comments. Ken Levine is a masterful story teller.

    Multiplayer: N/A    … Expand
  17. 0aky
    May 28, 2014
    8
    The dlc is great not as good as the full game but still great. It tell a short but sweet story with a very nice twist at the end that sheds new light on the characters we know and love from the full game.

    As it is so short though the asking price is a little high if bought on its own but as part of the season pass it is well worth even if just so that you get the story leading up to    The dlc is great not as good as the full game but still great. It tell a short but sweet story with a very nice twist at the end that sheds new light on the characters we know and love from the full game.

    As it is so short though the asking price is a little high if bought on its own but as part of the season pass it is well worth even if just so that you get the story leading up to episode 2 which is amazing by the way.    … Expand
  18. TheBrak
    Apr 27, 2014
    8
    It feels good to be back in Rapture. The biggest selling point for the first episode of Burial at Sea is seeing Rapture in its prime. The first hour or so where you can freely walk through a large open area inside rapture is awesome.
    It does come with its downsides, the pacing feels kind of weird because of the combat overkill in the second half of the game. The biggest disappointment    It feels good to be back in Rapture. The biggest selling point for the first episode of Burial at Sea is seeing Rapture in its prime. The first hour or so where you can freely walk through a large open area inside rapture is awesome.
    It does come with its downsides, the pacing feels kind of weird because of the combat overkill in the second half of the game. The biggest disappointment besides its short length is the second area. Booker and Elizabeth are sent to a sunken down part of rapture where splicers run rampant.
    It looks like a environment from the first game and i would have rather spent more time in Rapture in its glory. Overall i think this is a good piece of dlc and a must have for every Bioshock fan.    … Expand
  19. Bladesparks
    Jan 31, 2014
    9
    Burial at sea created an amazing and beautiful return to rapture that fans of the series have been waiting for since the original came out. The scenery is jaw dropping and gives you that warm, nostalgic feel. With just a little bit of Bioshock infinite placed in just to make you say 'constants and variables' 'who knew a capitalist dictator and a religious zealot had so much in common!?"Burial at sea created an amazing and beautiful return to rapture that fans of the series have been waiting for since the original came out. The scenery is jaw dropping and gives you that warm, nostalgic feel. With just a little bit of Bioshock infinite placed in just to make you say 'constants and variables' 'who knew a capitalist dictator and a religious zealot had so much in common!?"

    The only issue with the game is its quite short. When I realised I had got to the ending, I panicked and hungered for more as if the game itself had become my addiction .

    Anyone that enjoyed infinite I would say this should be on your list. keeping that in mind however getting the season pass might be a good idea    … Expand
  20. apbucaneg
    Dec 8, 2013
    8
    It's short, 30 mins to 2 hrs, but still made me happy to be back in Rapture. I loved BioShock Infinite and BioShock, it's nice how they're trying to tie up the two worlds. And because it was short, it makes me excited for the next episode.
  21. jeffercize
    Nov 22, 2013
    9
    First of and most primarily i personally love the DLC and think that so far it has been done great. But i would like to bring up an alarming problem that almost half or more of the top reviewers have only reviewed one game or only started reviewing after this game (Even though i am included in that list because i created my account to bring up this issue Not saying they aren't legitFirst of and most primarily i personally love the DLC and think that so far it has been done great. But i would like to bring up an alarming problem that almost half or more of the top reviewers have only reviewed one game or only started reviewing after this game (Even though i am included in that list because i created my account to bring up this issue Not saying they aren't legit review i just want to raise the concern for it. But the DLC is most definitely worth the 15$… Expand
  22. destroyer3242
    Nov 21, 2013
    8
    Absolutely amazing in every single way it plays. So why is this an 8 and not a 10?

    It's short. Really short. The game itself plays like Bioshock 1 and Infinite combined, with indeed variable combat options, plus the return of the weapon wheel, as well as not having way too much ammo at once. The story is fantastic, expanding upon the story of both Infinite and the first Bioshock, and    Absolutely amazing in every single way it plays. So why is this an 8 and not a 10?

    It's short. Really short.

    The game itself plays like Bioshock 1 and Infinite combined, with indeed variable combat options, plus the return of the weapon wheel, as well as not having way too much ammo at once. The story is fantastic, expanding upon the story of both Infinite and the first Bioshock, and the environments are incredibly enticing. I loved this DLC and was definitely worth the purchase. The high amount of quality put into this makes it an excellent piece to add to your collection.

    But the length will take you about 3 hours max (this is assuming you do and explore EVERYTHING) despite all that, making it a questionable use of 15 dollars when you look at DLC campaigns for some games, say Borderlands 2 that last for quite a long time for just the main quests.

    In the end, give it a try, but consider getting the season pass so you can save some money when you inevitably buy both episodes, and you can get Clash in the Clouds, which I thought was relatively fun, and the season pass will only net you $20.

    Note about the season pass, however: Get it after beating the main story of Infinite, as they give you 5 upgrades and 4 armor pieces soon into the game that you can't skip (as far as I know) and I feel that ruins the challenge a bit.    … Expand
  23. william-james88
    Nov 19, 2013
    9
    I do not understand any of the criticisms here. Are people out there seriously expecting another full game? This should be rated for what it is, an expansion to Bioshock Infinite. The game promised to bring us back to rapture with the Infinite gameplay and ties to both games and that is exactly what it does. It finds a way in the story to connect both worlds and act as a sequel to InfiniteI do not understand any of the criticisms here. Are people out there seriously expecting another full game? This should be rated for what it is, an expansion to Bioshock Infinite. The game promised to bring us back to rapture with the Infinite gameplay and ties to both games and that is exactly what it does. It finds a way in the story to connect both worlds and act as a sequel to Infinite and a prelude to Bioshock. Am I the only one who realizes how genius irrational must be to pull that off? They also find a way for us to have the familiar Bioshock enemies (splicers) for us to fight even before the fall of rapture. The fact that you are fighting splicers and not humans who care for their self preservation this time makes the game a bit more challenging too. And plus, it ends with a phenomenal boss fight I should have seen coming a mile away but didn’t. It comes with a great story ending too.
    Pretty much, as a fan to both Bioshock infinite and Bioshock, this is everything you could ever want in a short DLC. The developers delivered in every way possible and no true fan can really be upset about anything.    … Expand
  24. Pannox
    Nov 19, 2013
    8
    I must confess, maybe I expected more from this DLC.

    They promise us a return into Rapture and to the original Bioshock. I really liked the first Bioshock for the atmosphere and the story, but I feel like that game had some problems with the gameplay: enter into a room, you need 3 items to go on, one of these 3 items needs 3 items etc.. it wasn't good. Anyway, let's get Back to BaS:    I must confess, maybe I expected more from this DLC.

    They promise us a return into Rapture and to the original Bioshock.
    I really liked the first Bioshock for the atmosphere and the story, but I feel like that game had some problems with the gameplay: enter into a room, you need 3 items to go on, one of these 3 items needs 3 items etc.. it wasn't good.
    Anyway, let's get Back to BaS: the intro is great. Full of references to the first game, really bring you back. Except the "new power" of the Big Daddy seen in the biginnin, the "drill trick", I don't see the point of adding that for no reason since it wasn't never show before.
    The story is very nice and easy to follow, sadly some trama plot are pretty trivial and you can totally see them coming. Except the final, that was damn surprising.
    The gameplay was reinvented as they promised: you can bring more then 2 weapons, they also added a "new" plasmid from the first game and a new weapon really nice, but that you won't use that for longer.
    The music, as usually, is great. Really fits for every situation.
    Sadly is very short, I've finished it with 160 minutes, exploring a lot, but rushing a bit in the end. Still, is all worth it.

    In the end, is a dlc that I suggest you to get with the Season Pass, so you will be sure to get the Episode 2 immedialy after the release.    … Expand
  25. keefbaker
    Nov 17, 2013
    8
    Knocked it down a couple of points because i finished it in an evening, but that;s knocked down from 10. It is a total joy to be in rapture again and the storyline plays brilliantly with the quantum possibilities hinted at at the end of infinite. Thoroughly enjoyable mashup of bioshock and B:I. get this!
  26. OfClarity
    Nov 17, 2013
    9
    There are many spoiled naysayers here, to include "critic reviewers".

    The return to Rapture is everything that can be expected and much more. While shorter than some full games (clocking at ~3hrs for full achievement completion), the focus is far more on the elements of the story, a deeply twisted tale that turns all you thought you knew from the moment the game started into sudden    There are many spoiled naysayers here, to include "critic reviewers".

    The return to Rapture is everything that can be expected and much more. While shorter than some full games (clocking at ~3hrs for full achievement completion), the focus is far more on the elements of the story, a deeply twisted tale that turns all you thought you knew from the moment the game started into sudden realization at the cliffhanger ending. But, as there are two parts to this, the full impact of this ending is meant to be picked up later.

    While ammunition can sometimes be lacking, Elizabeth's AI seems less helpful (makes sense with the ending, now that I think about it), which can create troubling situations alleviated only in part by the addition of a weapon wheel in place of Infinite's two-weapon limit. This was perhaps the only portion of the game that caused frustration.    … Expand
  27. Liteit
    Nov 17, 2013
    10
    This DLC was really nice. Was really interesting to see Rapture final days and new Elizabeth.
    It's really short (2-3 hours with full exploration), but it's totally worth playing. Hope part 2 would be longer.
  28. Chewbacc4
    Nov 17, 2013
    10
    This DLC is absolutely awesome....this feeling when you come into Rapture is very special. I think there are more than in the Main Game...and i liked it. The Story is (of course, it's BioShock) very well told and really really well staged!
  29. RileyWRussell
    Nov 16, 2013
    8
    Like everyone has already stated, this is short. Although I think I squeezed about 3 hours of it compared to the 1.5 I've heard from a lot of reviewers, and that was just running around quickly looking for audio logs and other stuff to pick up. Classic Bioshock quality, even if it leaves you wanting more. If you loved Bioshock and Bioshock Infinite, you really do need to buy this. GoodLike everyone has already stated, this is short. Although I think I squeezed about 3 hours of it compared to the 1.5 I've heard from a lot of reviewers, and that was just running around quickly looking for audio logs and other stuff to pick up. Classic Bioshock quality, even if it leaves you wanting more. If you loved Bioshock and Bioshock Infinite, you really do need to buy this. Good shot of nostalgia being back in Rapture. Didn't much care for the ending, but I don't want to give any spoilers.… Expand
  30. AuveedSaki
    Nov 16, 2013
    10
    Unbelievable DLC, especially for the Bioshock 1 fans. It may have Bioshock: Infinite weaponry and other Infinite aspects to it, it still provides a nice 2 and a half hour ride. Provided with a very conclusive ending feeling almost as a standalone DLC, but few plot holes to be filled with Episode 2. I understand the complaint on the couple tedious missions that tend to take up its shortUnbelievable DLC, especially for the Bioshock 1 fans. It may have Bioshock: Infinite weaponry and other Infinite aspects to it, it still provides a nice 2 and a half hour ride. Provided with a very conclusive ending feeling almost as a standalone DLC, but few plot holes to be filled with Episode 2. I understand the complaint on the couple tedious missions that tend to take up its short length, but these missions are fine, as they introduce you to this new yet similarly styled Rapture. One thing that people should be expecting is that even though you may face splicers like in Bioshock 1, it still doesn't show much of the downfall of Rapture to the entire city shown in the first game.… Expand
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#77 Most Shared PC Game of 2013

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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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