BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea - Episode Two

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  1. OMGitsTHEMEMI
    Jul 14, 2023
    10
    Out of both dlcs chapter 2 is by far the best one and the story is very very good for me even rivals and surprases the main story one.
  2. gracjanski
    Dec 17, 2022
    9
    Clearly better then the first episode, especially I like the stealth gameplay and it fits to a female style. There are again not so many items to collect, so you need to save and change the weapons and kind of attacks, thats good.
    The story...on the one side it is complex and have a great connection to Bioshock 1. On the other side it is hard to understand again.
  3. 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.

    You play as Elizabeth this time and her play style is a fresh new perspective for the game because you don’t go full Rambo and guns blazing like Jack or Big Daddy, but rather do things the quiet and careful way. You use stealth, darts and traps to take care of your enemies and rather get away safely than engaging in combat. I really liked this way of playing.

    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
  4. eva3si0n
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    At one time, I played DLC to Infinite and only met them when the re-release of the game on Nintendo Switch was released. But how much I missed, it's hard to imagine that DLCs can so influence the plot of major games and the series as a whole. Burial at Sea - Episode Two is just a great DLC that has a great plot. The plot tries to at least correct the nonsense of Episode One and link allAt one time, I played DLC to Infinite and only met them when the re-release of the game on Nintendo Switch was released. But how much I missed, it's hard to imagine that DLCs can so influence the plot of major games and the series as a whole. Burial at Sea - Episode Two is just a great DLC that has a great plot. The plot tries to at least correct the nonsense of Episode One and link all games into one story. The DLC itself takes 6-7 hours, and unfortunately you will split the main plot twist for 5 hour of the game. But how great is Burial at Sea - Episode Two plays to the emotions of the players and fans of the series. It's one of the best DLCs in games I've played. One of the best endings of the series of games. And now you can understand how difficult it will be to release a new Bioshock if you do not restart the franchise.… Expand
  5. GSTVCF
    Aug 15, 2022
    9
    It's a must play for any Bioshock fan, it explains everything you probably didn't understand from Infinite, and elucidate a lot of things from the first Bioshock as well
  6. petrkozak13
    May 15, 2022
    8
    Episode 2 is so much better than ep. 1 in my opinion. Playing as Elizabeth is a nice twist and new weapons/powers are a great addition to the gameplay. Plus the story wrapping up events all the way from Bioshock 1 was a beautiful end of this saga.
  7. TEG_17
    Feb 14, 2022
    8
    Здесь геймплей сделал с упором на стелс, за время длс приедается, но здесь вы не ради этого, а ради сюжета, и вот он вас не разочарует. Выносмозга.
  8. irai16
    Nov 8, 2021
    8
    The ending is highly depressing but incredibly thought-provoking, re-contextualizing the entire Bioshock franchise. The gameplay remains tight and satisfying, with the addition of stealth elements working well, and the mixture of Rapture and Columbia locations provides a welcome change of pace. An essential DLC for any Bioshock fan.
  9. nioju
    Nov 3, 2021
    10
    Um final muito bom, bizarro e bugado. AMEI Bioshock, como o primeiro jogo que eu joguei da franquia, amei mesmo sem, talvez, entender acontecimentos do 1 e 2. VALE MUITO APENA!
  10. Gorbunov2004
    Apr 11, 2021
    8
    В этом дополнении мы играем за Элизабет, И нам будет помогать Букер своими советами. Появился стелс хоть и NPS немного тупые. Появился арбалет и несколько видов боеприпасов к нему, и способность 'Подглядывания'. И это дополнение во 2 раз доказало что Фонтеин 'Атлас' полный мерзавец и обманщик.В этом дополнении мы играем за Элизабет, И нам будет помогать Букер своими советами. Появился стелс хоть и NPS немного тупые. Появился арбалет и несколько видов боеприпасов к нему, и способность 'Подглядывания'. И это дополнение во 2 раз доказало что Фонтеин 'Атлас' полный мерзавец и обманщик.
  11. Lazyyybone
    Dec 23, 2020
    9
    엘리자베스로 플레이하는 게 힘든 거 하나 빼고는 마무리도 역시 갓갓갓.... 비극으로 끝나지만 희망을 보는 엔딩과 모든 편을 종합하는 마무리까지 완벽했다.
  12. pizzalover2788
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    Aunque tiene la jugabilidad que menos me gusta de toda la saga, es el broche perfecto a esta serie de juegos, cerrando así la historia completa. Lo jugué después de estar decepcionada por el episodio uno y me sorprendió para bien. No deja de ser un dlc pero es necesario jugarlo sí o sí para mí.
  13. garygreen
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    The last game of bioshock i play and it verry sad to see elizabeth dead verry emtions
  14. kezzyhko
    Aug 2, 2020
    9
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  15. nitorita
    Dec 4, 2019
    9
    In Episode Two, it seems the devs realized the problem with the first episode, which was the lack of a recap. Now included in this DLC, it gives you a short summary of the first two games to help clarify the circumstances of Rapture in the DLC. Better late than never to see it now, I suppose.

    The gameplay is largely stealth-oriented this time, as pretty much everyone can kill you in two    In Episode Two, it seems the devs realized the problem with the first episode, which was the lack of a recap. Now included in this DLC, it gives you a short summary of the first two games to help clarify the circumstances of Rapture in the DLC. Better late than never to see it now, I suppose.

    The gameplay is largely stealth-oriented this time, as pretty much everyone can kill you in two shots. The atmosphere and narration by Elizabeth is more enjoyable than the first DLC, and there is a lot of story introduced that ties the three games together.

    Unlike the first episode, this one is longer and has a lot more substance to it. I actually think you can skip the first episode and go straight to this one, since this episode is so much more enjoyable and the first episode isn't all that important anyway. Episode Two feels like the sequel to the entire franchise itself.

    I can happily give this a 9/10. It may not scratch the same suspenseful itch from the main games, but it certainly offers a memorable experience and plenty of story that ties together the entire BioShock universe and wraps it up.    … Expand
  16. SilverOrlov
    Sep 28, 2019
    8
    This part seems to me is much better and more interesting than the first episode.
  17. Avalord
    Jun 20, 2019
    10
    Beautiful Addon that finally closes the storyline of Maingame Bioshock infinite of for that matter the whole trilogy. Great storytelling!
  18. JaydenPickens
    Feb 20, 2019
    9
    What a great way to explain everything. This DLC ties the events and characters of Infinite with the original Bioshock game perfectly. I'm not keen on the stealth gameplay, but I got through it and the story blew my mind. This is amazing game... and there's no Nickelback in it. Couldn't the world be any better? Pickens approves
  19. Jay_Pickens
    Jul 24, 2018
    9
    What a great way to explain everything. This DLC ties the events and characters of Infinite with the original Bioshock game perfectly. I'm not keen on the stealth gameplay, but I got through it and the story blew my mind. This is amazing game... and there's no Nickelback in it. Couldn't the world be any better? Pickens approves.
  20. The_Moon
    Mar 18, 2018
    9
    Soundtrack: 9/10
    Graphics: 10/10
    Story: 10/10 Gameplay: 8/10 The soundtrack was beautiful at times, reinforcing the setting of the DLC, Rapture. The graphics had a interesting balance between being realistic and cartoon-like. The story develops the characters even further, mainly Elizabeth. The DLC ends in a nice twist that wrapped the BioShock games into one clear story. The stealth    Soundtrack: 9/10
    Graphics: 10/10
    Story: 10/10
    Gameplay: 8/10

    The soundtrack was beautiful at times, reinforcing the setting of the DLC, Rapture. The graphics had a interesting balance between being realistic and cartoon-like. The story develops the characters even further, mainly Elizabeth. The DLC ends in a nice twist that wrapped the BioShock games into one clear story. The stealth focused gameplay was never too hard or too easy and was a refreshing break from the normal FPS style combat. Overall, I had absolutely no problems with this. I do want to mention that as of all of BioShock Infinite and its DLC the story does get quite confusing. I had no problem with this, because you can easily look up explanations or play it more than one time. If you don't want to have to do either of those things, this may not be the game for you.

    Overall: 9.5/10    … Expand
  21. RagingPoet
    Feb 24, 2018
    8
    8.5 out of 10.
    Burial at Sea Episode 2 is just a great DLC: it differs from Bioshock Infinite a lot and improves the story by filling some holes in BI. I would really recommend it especially for everyone who liked Bioshock 1.
  22. russiangamer
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    Лучшее длс. Главная особенность - нам дали поиграть за элизабет, а новая механика стелса пусть и имеет некоторые недочёты, но всё равно интересна. Место действия стало ещё мрачнее, сюжет - интереснее.
    Это пример того, как надо делать длс, за которое не жалко денег.    Лучшее длс. Главная особенность - нам дали поиграть за элизабет, а новая механика стелса пусть и имеет некоторые недочёты, но всё равно интересна. Место действия стало ещё мрачнее, сюжет - интереснее.
    Это пример того, как надо делать длс, за которое не жалко денег.
  23. Marick
    Mar 14, 2015
    10
    Bioshock Infinite Burial At Sea is an episodic expansion for BioShock Infinite. The story happens after the events of BioShock Infinite. The second episode is one that brings more innovative. Stealth mode type was introduced in the game, and doing quite a good job. The story is more compelling one managed to bring many attractive thing.
  24. MattBarker
    Oct 23, 2014
    9
    This game is all about the story story story
    Everything else is also great but the story provided the basis
    If you like complex stories with some Sci-Fi, fear this game you
  25. Orhunkk
    Oct 4, 2014
    9
    A very good DLC.If you enjoyed Bioshock Infinite, I definitely recommend you play Burial at Sea.It concludes the whole Bioshock saga with a high note.Must play.
  26. lace22
    Jul 31, 2014
    10
    Masterpiece.

    I really liked how they explain the connection between Rapture and Columbia.
    It was beautiful to see everything of Rapture in Unreal Engine 3.
    And at the end I cried, my main reason to give this DLC a 10
  27. Nataraja
    Jul 23, 2014
    9
    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 2 is more enjoyable game and is a fulfilling end to the tale of Rapture and Columbia. Episode 2 uses aGeneral 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 2 is more enjoyable game and is a fulfilling end to the tale of Rapture and Columbia. Episode 2 uses a different game play style that fits for your "new" protagonist. This is a great send off for one of my favorite companies and game series (forget Bioshock 2 - not Irrational's game and it shows...). 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: 9: Great way to close out Irrational games work on Bioshock.s. If you enjoyed Bioshock and Infinite (forget Bioshock 2 please) then you owe it to yourself to bring the series and the story full circle and get these DLC. Great graphics, smooth game play, intense combat and a great ending to a complex and intellectually provocative story.

    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: 9: Simplified from Episode 1 and a vast improvement however the continued use of sky hooks is questionable. 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: 9: 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
  28. mikett66
    Jul 16, 2014
    8
    I think that Elizabeth couldn't turn into a sort of a Rambo. Even after killing Fitzroy she didn't kill anybody else. Everything I didn't like in episode 1 still existed in episode 2 (Penumeo lines, look at my critic). Also I didn't like the checkpoint system because there were no Vita chambers/Elizabeth healing you (because you are Elizabeth). I agree that if Elizabeth could still openI think that Elizabeth couldn't turn into a sort of a Rambo. Even after killing Fitzroy she didn't kill anybody else. Everything I didn't like in episode 1 still existed in episode 2 (Penumeo lines, look at my critic). Also I didn't like the checkpoint system because there were no Vita chambers/Elizabeth healing you (because you are Elizabeth). I agree that if Elizabeth could still open tears it would have been a mess, so I guess that a bit of a change in the storyline could help (for example, Booker not dying). The long ending scene was awesome.… Expand
  29. Kenmei
    Jul 1, 2014
    9
    In what is probably the final piece of content that the Bioshock series will ever seen made by Ken Levine again, Burial at Sea accomplishes much more than the original did and then some. While the overall package doesn't help push Bioshock Infinite to the level of the original Bioshock, it's a good way of wrapping things up for the game as whole.
    Episode two picks up right at the end of    In what is probably the final piece of content that the Bioshock series will ever seen made by Ken Levine again, Burial at Sea accomplishes much more than the original did and then some. While the overall package doesn't help push Bioshock Infinite to the level of the original Bioshock, it's a good way of wrapping things up for the game as whole.
    Episode two picks up right at the end of episode one: You play as Elizabeth for the first time in the series and you are tasked with saving the young girl from the first episode. The journey will take you from Rapture back to Columbia and back on a wonderful trip. The characters are really well done. Troy Baker does it again as Booker, who is now assisting Elizabeth on her journey. I really liked how things moved along here but I don't like the overall goal. This girl is not really that important to Elizabeth in the grand scheme of things and to see her go as far as she did for her is kinda odd. There are alot of things here to see and alot of things to do for a piece of DLC.
    The gameplay is more stealth in nature as Elizabeth can't take as many hits as Booker. There are moments where conflict is unavoidable and those are the worst parts of the game. It also doesn't help that, while there are new plasmids in the game, the plasmids they do give you are not very good, except for the first one you get that lets you see through walls for enemies. I liked the focus on stealth but the fact that they don't really give you an option, based on the weapons you get and the plasmids you get, doesn't leave alot of choice in how to handle alot of situations.
    The best part of the game though is the fact that this ties everything together. Honestly they could have worked it out to where you wouldn't need to have played the first episode if they wanted too but the fact remains that it's really nice to see the whole series finally tie together between Rapture and Columbia. The ending is also pretty good as it was definitely something I wasn't expecting. But, again, they could have found a better reason for Elizabeth to venture on than to find a girl she didn't even know.
    This game is more about the journey than the destination. I highly recommend anyone who liked either or both Bioshock games (I don't count Bioshock 2) to play this game and to see what happens in the end. It's very well done and it probably is the final piece of Bioshock content that will be coming out with the closure of Irrational Games earlier this year. It's a great momento to a great series and you will be extremely impressed with the way they wrap things up and set in motion the events from the original Bioshock.    … Expand
  30. Dalek
    Jun 24, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A year ago, I played Bioshock Infinite and was overwhelmed by its ending, amazed by its graphics and its storyline, I loved everything about Infinite. One year later, I'm overwhelmed again by its storyline, the ending, the quantum mechanics, multi-universe stuff... Everything. Except, this time I'm crying. I'll be honest here, I have never cried over a video game ever in my life, and let me assure you it's not easy at all to make me cry.

    At the beginning of Episode Two (in Paris), I was shedding tears because of how beautiful and happy everything was. The music, the atmosphere, graphics, animation... The amount of detail everything had. Not only that, I realised that it was going to be the end of Bioshock as a whole as Irrational had closed down and I didn't want the story to end at all. So thats why it made me cry even more.

    But anyway, the gameplay is more stealth based on Episode 2 as you play as Elizabeth. I like how they've added stealth to this episode as well. It makes the episode a lot longer and challenging. You have to be creative and to think on how you're going to clear out your enemies, who you'll take out first, whether to wait or not etc.

    The lockpicking is good as well, I like that it requires patience. Just like the stealth.

    I like the crossbow weapon, its actually the main gun I used along with the Revolver. Surprisingly I didn't use any of the other weapons. I guess it's because I wanted to be stealth.

    Everything about Episode 2 is just terrific, from voice acting, to atmosphere to combat, everything. I don't know what else to say.

    The ending again was beyond amazing, I cried again at the last part where you see Booker leading you to the Ace in the hole and also shedded many tears at the ending. I have never enjoyed a video game storyline so much in my entire life that has given me so many feelings. Sadness, happiness, overwhelm (in a good way of course haha), confusion, and shock...

    Thank you thank you thank you to the brilliant voice actors and everyone who worked on the games and DLCs.

    Thank you thank you thank you again for everything, and to everyone.

    You will be missed Irrational. (Thank you Ken Levine!)    … Expand
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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 34
  3. Negative: 1 out of 34
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    May 16, 2014
    40
    What it gains on atmospherics, it lacks in gameplay and the story is uneven, saved only by a few brilliant scenes. [Issue#241]
  2. Ragequit.gr
    May 14, 2014
    99
    A gorgeous, utterly immersive and hugely satisfying conclusion to one of the greatest video game narratives of all time.
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  3. Games.cz
    Apr 23, 2014
    70
    Elizabeth is a match for Booker's first episode, she even outdoes him with several intense scenes. Besides, if you belong to those that saw the shooting as a nuisance, you'll agree with this one's freer tempo along with an option to get around the shooting.
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