BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea - Episode Two

 Xbox 360
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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 179 Ratings

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  1. Stoddgee
    Mar 29, 2014
    10
    A year or two ago my brother said if he had one wish it would be to have the bioshock experience for the first time again. He was not wrong. If you never play anything else, play bioshock all the way through. Burial at sea 2 completes a mind bending saga that left me in tears. Game mechanics are great for this last episode, though I found it hard to survive and follow the story at theA year or two ago my brother said if he had one wish it would be to have the bioshock experience for the first time again. He was not wrong. If you never play anything else, play bioshock all the way through. Burial at sea 2 completes a mind bending saga that left me in tears. Game mechanics are great for this last episode, though I found it hard to survive and follow the story at the same time. This is as good as it gets. Start at the beginning and play through. If you don't cry, you're not human. Incinerate yourself.… Expand
  2. Plasmaneedle
    Mar 29, 2014
    9
    Bioshock Infinite: Burial at Sea Episode Two rights the wrongs of the first epidsode while encorporating great use of stealth gameplay elements and provides a worthy conclusion to Bioshock Infinite.
  3. Kmita
    May 16, 2014
    0
    If you care about the story at all DO NOT BUY THESE DLCS. They have bits that are internally inconsistent and completely ruin it... not to mention the ending is complete crap.
  4. Sceptic
    May 1, 2014
    5
    I cannot believe that I must say that I hated this.I did not enjoy playing as Elizabeth at all.No tears?Pretend stealth?Irrationals ridiculous 'circle of life' to make ends meet just as they close the studio?Look,Bioshock is still the greatest game ever created by quite a distance.Infinite is close behind,as is Minervas's Den.I've read the novel a half dozen times and I followed B2'sI cannot believe that I must say that I hated this.I did not enjoy playing as Elizabeth at all.No tears?Pretend stealth?Irrationals ridiculous 'circle of life' to make ends meet just as they close the studio?Look,Bioshock is still the greatest game ever created by quite a distance.Infinite is close behind,as is Minervas's Den.I've read the novel a half dozen times and I followed B2's build-up closely.Theres's almost nothing that I don't love or know about all of it.Friends,forgive my lowly 5.We'll probably never see or hear of Columbia again.Giving it a 5 BECAUSE it's Bioshock is humiliating for me...… Expand
  5. Desdicado
    Jun 3, 2014
    3
    Absolutely the most depressing game I've ever played, Episode two really topped it off in the most upsetting way possible. First two Bioshock games were immense, this one just left me cold, game play was ok, stealth based combat, played out ok, but the storyline, awfully sad.
  6. partyintheback
    Jan 6, 2015
    10
    Seriously, how amazing is Bioshock? Irrational went out on a high note. It's sad that this was it for them. Hopefully 2K Marin can keep up with the quality bar that Irrational set.
  7. JohnWitten
    Apr 13, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. [Condensed]

    The main tool you'll be using is a crossbow with darts that knock your opponents out with ease, and some wisely chosen knickknacks like fire crackers and gas- to round out your already hefty array of powers and gadgets. The stealth oriented gameplay is amplified by the ability to use an almost 'detective vision' type of sight and see your enemies through objects, as well as the ability to essentially turn invisible and lurk about in the shadows. As much as I loved the explosive action of the Bioshock titles in the past, it is neat to see another twist for a change- and stealth is as good as any I've thought of before, as twist mechanics go. The ending ends up being very apropos, and you'll definitely love every bit of story this time around- making it much more interesting than part one was, and also a bit more bittersweetbitter. I loved every moment of this episode, even if I wasn't willing to fully let go in the end.

    Concept: Irrational's final tribute to Rapture and the culmination of a trilogy's worth of content in one brief, concise story that will continue the revelations we thought were already unveiled accordingly. Truly a masterful finish if there ever was any.

    Graphics: Still utilizes the same system branch-off of Unreal Engine 3 that the main title and Episode One also utilized, with great success.

    Sound: Remember all the voices we heard in Rapture and Columbia? Well, chances are most of them are back, or Irrational at least got excellent copycats to voice their slightly different characters here.

    Playability: The controls are as tight and easy to handle as they were in the main title and the first downloadable story episode, and still manage to add in uses for new weapons and gadgets as well, on top of that fact.

    Entertainment: It takes a different approach, especially during combat, but is no worse off for it. In fact, it's actually more fun than I had in episode one.

    Replay Value: Moderate.

    Overall Score: 8.5    … Expand
  8. egg_green
    Jul 30, 2014
    10
    The way this DLC wraps up the series is simply outstanding and perfect. To have the best experience, make sure you've completed the first two Bioshocks. To my surprise, the game's approach to stealth wasn't deceiving, but overall it's the story that really stands out. A must.
  9. horrorpunx610
    Apr 13, 2014
    8
    Burial at Sea- Episode 2 is basically Ken Levine's way of tying the stories of the original BioShock and BioShock: Infinite together before disbanding his development studio.

    The gameplay is great and has very little flaws, if any. It even adds some much needed variety to the base game's gameplay with the new stealth mechanics. Rapture looks better than ever, which is a real trip for    Burial at Sea- Episode 2 is basically Ken Levine's way of tying the stories of the original BioShock and BioShock: Infinite together before disbanding his development studio.

    The gameplay is great and has very little flaws, if any. It even adds some much needed variety to the base game's gameplay with the new stealth mechanics.

    Rapture looks better than ever, which is a real trip for a fan of the original BioShock.

    While the time travel and alternate reality involved story was expertly crafted and tied together in the style of "Back to the Future Part 2" or "Donnie Darko", it didn't seem all that necessary in the end. As a BioShock fan, I can tell you with confidence that the original BioShock and BioShock Infinite were amazing games all on their own. Tying them together seems like an afterthought. By no means does that make the game bad, but at the end of the day, the BioShock series wouldn't be any better or worse without it.

    I would recommend this to hardcore BioShock fans, but for anyone else, it isn't essential.    … Expand
  10. Insomniac31589
    May 26, 2014
    10
    1 last EPIC thrill with everyone's favorite sidekick, Elizabeth!

    This final chapter with the "former" damsel in distress, as she lurks her way through monstrous Big Daddies and hardened splicers in the always dangerous Rapture A search for closure, not just for elizabeth, but for the player as well, are thrown in rapture to find sally and save her, thats all. This final DLC is    1 last EPIC thrill with everyone's favorite sidekick, Elizabeth!

    This final chapter with the "former" damsel in distress, as she lurks her way through monstrous Big Daddies and hardened splicers in the always dangerous Rapture

    A search for closure, not just for elizabeth, but for the player as well, are thrown in rapture to find sally and save her, thats all.

    This final DLC is focused on closure, story and moment you won't soon forget, like "how the bond-between the big and little sisters got started"

    It's been a blast irrational games enjoyed ALL your work ;)

    To with that I end....... To infinity..... AND BEYOND!!!    … Expand
  11. AllieVadner
    Jan 13, 2016
    10
    The perfect ending to a perfect game. This made me jump to tears and I simply loved it so much, Bioshock is my favourite videogame series and I personally believe Burial at Sea 2 was an incredible way to finish up what was one of the best series ever made. It's truly a masterpiece.
  12. notoriouscritic
    Jan 12, 2017
    8
    (XBOX ONE) Though this game and downloadable content includes plenty of flavor with its stealth game play its story can tend to dry things up from time to time with unnecessary details and delay. Turning things around I never expected 2K to come up with a stealth downloadable content as fantastic as this one with a variety of new weapons as well. These weapons being, The crossbow with 3(XBOX ONE) Though this game and downloadable content includes plenty of flavor with its stealth game play its story can tend to dry things up from time to time with unnecessary details and delay. Turning things around I never expected 2K to come up with a stealth downloadable content as fantastic as this one with a variety of new weapons as well. These weapons being, The crossbow with 3 variants, and an air grabber that knocks enemies out cold instead of killing them. There is also a new plasmid being Peeping Tom which makes yourself invisible and able to see through walls when sitting still. The only new vigor I'm not especially impressed with unlike the plasmid however it is called iron sides which collects enemy ammo. Its found upgrades are nice however. Beating this DLC twice first just for fun and second on 1998 mode (the stealth and hardest difficulty) I enjoyed this DLC and thought it was awesome.

    Positives

    -Great graphics (10)
    -Nice gameplay (8)

    Negatives
    -Story improvements (7)    … Expand
  13. Brub
    Aug 8, 2019
    8
    The gameplay was fantastic, I had a lot of fun with this dlc highly recommended.
  14. JanieGotAGun
    Feb 10, 2020
    10
    A great DLC. great to be back in rapture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

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#4 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2014
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#19 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2014
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#28 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2014

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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    May 24, 2014
    80
    One of the series' highest points. [June 2014, p.90]
  2. ZTGD
    Apr 17, 2014
    95
    For those who purchased Burial at Sea Episode 1 and felt burned by the lack of content, Episode 2 is a fuller package, and worth picking up to finish the story.
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  3. Official Xbox Magazine
    Apr 1, 2014
    80
    A slightly uneven but still arresting journey back to BioShock’s past, future, and present that makes a worthy protagonist out of Elizabeth, while introducing some downright cool new gameplay into the series’ mix.
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