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BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea GameStop

The BioShock series has always been known for its thought-provoking and immersive storytelling, but with Burial at Sea, the latest installment in the series takes a different approach. This new adventure is set in Rapture, a city that was first introduced in the original BioShock game, but this time around, it's not about exploring an entirely new world like we did in BioShock Infinite. Instead, Burial at Sea is all about moments.

The game begins with Booker DeWitt, our protagonist from the previous installment, entering his office on December 31, 1958. It's a day that holds significant importance in Rapture's history, and Elizabeth, a femme fatale, enters the room seeking Booker's assistance. As we play through the story, we're treated to beautiful moments of nostalgia, sad moments that tug at our heartstrings, and perplexing moments that stimulate our imagination.

But unlike BioShock Infinite, where overheard conversations were part of the discovery process, in Burial at Sea, these people aren't living in this world. They function only as audiologs, created for our consumption. The citizens of Columbia may have spoken their lines only when we neared them, but here, they're silent as mannequins.

Despite this, the game's visuals and sounds are striking, drawing us in at first with intimate suspense. Elizabeth's high heels clatter on Booker's wooden floor, and the office's half-closed window blinds cast a band of shadows on the dingy wall. It's a cryptic opening that shares thematic ties with BioShock Infinite, as we're off to find an unknown girl for reasons we don't yet comprehend.

Throughout Burial at Sea, we're treated to moments that fail to coalesce into a lucid whole. They often tug at our heart or stimulate our imagination, but they don't quite come together in a meaningful way. It's a short, story-driven adventure that explores themes of identity and mystery, as Elizabeth wants Booker - that is, us - to find this girl.

In the end, BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea - Episode 1 is about moments, not just any moments, but those that leave us questioning what we've seen and experienced. It's a departure from the series' usual formula, but one that still manages to evoke emotions and spark imagination. And with GameStop's exclusive content, you won't want to miss this latest installment in the BioShock saga.

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Bioshock infinite burial at sea gamestop