You’ll also see a few appearances from the Lutece Twins, and characters you didn’t necessarily get to hang out with in person in past games. I’m talking tidbits fans really want to see, like more info on Big Daddies, Little Sisters, and a lot of the big personalities in the Bioshock universe. In addition to the uniquely improved gameplay, you’ll also get a lot more big-picture story in Burial at Sea Episode Two. Her only real weakness is the inability to take out enemies with melee attacks if she’s seen, but a quick cloak or a few moments of going into hiding will fix that. I had a lot of fun coming up with new ways to utilize Elizabeth’s style, and it felt like I was playing something utterly different - which is an accomplishment for a DLC episode, in my mind.Īlthough she might have less health than Booker she is still very much a formidable hero with a variety of weapons at her disposal like Noisemaker Darts to distract sentries, and gas darts to put multiple foes to sleep - plus, she still has a few standard guns like the handcannon and shotgun. Through the use of a brand new Plasmid called the Peeping Tom, she can also see through walls and momentarily cloak herself, adding a new dimension to your approach should you wish to use it. When slinking around carpeted floors muffle her steps, and objects like broken glass or puddles can give her away. This dedication to stealth is seen through nearly every facet of her gameplay. In a nutshell, Elizabeth’s style is Thief-like, which is a good franchise to draw inspiration from. Irrational really took a chance with the switch to a lower-key approach, and it paid off. Instead of the same old “shoot everything” strategy typically employed by Jack and Booker before her, Elizabeth must instead rely on tools like sleeping darts and stealth knockouts to stand a chance. Simply put, the transition into Elizabeth not only works on a macro level, but the stealth ploy is actually fun, as well as unique. She’ll have to do this by way of stealth, and without the use of her magical “tearing” ability (which is explained by way of the narrative). Just in case you need a quick refresher, a “Previously on BioShock” video is very helpful for those of you who forgot the gist of the first game. Elizabeth will find herself drawn into both the world of Rapture and Columbia, as she interacts with a variety of characters from both franchise worlds. So that leaves Burial at Sea Episode Two as Irrational’s last hurrah, and I’m pleased to say it’s a vast improvement upon the foundation that was built in Episode One.īioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea Episode Two (PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360)Īfter a fantastic opening that links the worlds of BioShock and Infinite, this episode of Burial at Sea picks up right after the prior DLC, but this time we’re in control of Elizabeth. It’s probably going to be a long time before we get to debate the merits of another BioShock game again though, considering the fact that Irrational Games has dissolved, and is handing over the franchise to 2K.
Some loved it, some hated it, others reveled in its celebration of violence, some disapproved. BioShock Infinite had an interesting run, with player reception all over the board.