![]() In many ways, Borderlands 2 is the best starting point for not only the series, but also potentially the first-person shooter genre overall. Its story isn't as charming, there's no villain that outshines the protagoinst, and the setting is far less engaging that what comes after. ![]() RELATED: Tales From the Borderlands Mysteries We Hope Are Resolved in Sequelīecause of the advancements that Borderlands 2 made when it released, there's little reason to return to the original. It's crucial to prevent the setting from feeling stale, boring, or repetitive, and Borderlands 2 succeeds with flying colors here, developing and improving upon the potential that Pandora showed in 2009's Borderlands. Borderlands has always been more concerned with action than a core narrative, so there will be long stretches of gameplay. This is critical to its success, as players will spend dozens of hours trekking from one place to the next on their quest to prevent Jack from acquiring the power hidden within a new Vault. From the sturdy walls of Sanctuary to the lawless nature of Lynchwood, Pandora feels like a product of its people. The Mad Max-inspired visuals aren't anything new, yet additions to the land in Borderlands 2 give this undesirable planet some much-needed scenery. The much-loved planet of Pandora was far from pristine when players entered its orbit in Borderlands, but its sequel made Pandora feel like somewhere worth exploring. RELATED: Tiny Tina's Wonderlands Should Give Fans More of Tina's Back Story Borderlands 2 Has a Villain to Remember ![]() However, Borderlands 3 was a relative disappointment in comparison to its predecessor, largely because of the agonizing wait between releases that made it more difficult to reach the heights of Borderlands 2. That's not to say it didn't have the makings of something great, as Borderlands remains the go-to series for co-op minded players who find fun in frantic, split-screen multiplayer. The 2012 game arrived at a perfect time, offering a satisfying first-person shooter that didn't feel overly competitive like Call of Duty or story-focused like Far Cry 3. Though many of its entries have been critically acclaimed, Borderlands 2 is perhaps the most revered. Tina is just one of many memorable characters in the franchise, with Pandora being inhabited by strange, lovable, and profoundly dangerous figures. The series began in 2009 and its most recent release, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, hit shelves in spring 2022. Though plenty of shooters use the format, Borderlands is perhaps best known for its loot-based progression system.
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