BioShock Infinite Review

Released in 2013, BioShock Infinite is the second sequel to 2008’s BioShock. While Infinite is a radically different game, it still fits into the series nicely. The player leaves behind the undersea city of Rapture in exchange for the flying city of Colombia.

Of course, with this drastic change comes a narrative with a different tone and a new perspective. While Infinite is an incredible game all on its own, it fails to live up to BioShock in various ways.

Story

“Bring us the girl and wipe away the debt.”

This is the quote that echoes throughout the story of BioShock Infinite. It serves as a reminder of the main character’s goal, as well as a teasing mystery. A mystery that holds the player’s attention until the truth is revealed.

BioShock Infinite is initially about Booker DeWitt traveling to a flying city to rescue a woman named Elizabeth. The goal is simple enough to explain. The execution is far more complicated, however.

Booker DeWitt may be the playable character, but the narrative does not focus on him entirely. Although, he has a much larger presence in Infinite than Jack did in BioShock. This is good, as Booker is quite interesting. However, the girl he is meant to save is the real star of the show.

Elizabeth is a young woman who has been locked away in a tower for all of her life. Watching as she interacts with the outside world for the first time is captivating. And it is moving to witness Elizabeth grow wise to the ugly ways of the world. The adventure shared between Elizabeth and DeWitt goes to some crazy places that leaves your mind reeling.