Borderlands

Borderlands

released on Oct 20, 2009

Borderlands

released on Oct 20, 2009

With its addictive action, frantic first-person shooter combat, massive arsenal of weaponry, RPG elements and four-player co-op, Borderlands is a breakthrough experience that challenges all the conventions of modern shooters. Borderlands places you in the role of a mercenary on the lawless and desolate planet of Pandora, hell-bent on finding a legendary stockpile of powerful alien technology known as The Vault. Role Playing Shooter (RPS) - combines frantic first-person shooting action with accessible role-playing character progression. Co-Op Frenzy - Fly solo in single player or drop in and out with up to 4 Player Co-Op online for a maniacal multiplayer experience. Bazillions of Guns - Gun lust fulfilled with rocket-launching shotguns, enemy-torching revolvers, SMGs that fire lightning rounds, and tons more. Radical Art Style - New visual style combines traditional rendering techniques with hand-drawn textures to create a unique and eye-catching spin on the First Person genre. Intense Vehicular Combat - Get behind the wheel and engage in intense vehicle-to-vehicle combat.


Also in series

Borderlands: Game of the Year Enhanced
Borderlands: Game of the Year Enhanced
Tales from the Borderlands
Tales from the Borderlands
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
Borderlands Legends
Borderlands Legends
Borderlands 2
Borderlands 2

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At it’s core the story, ambience, characters and the overall vibe is amazing but I don’t see myself continuing to play this game. The reason is that it all feels like it’s the same thing on repeat. Go there, kill that and travel back to the quest giver for reward. There is also no real reason to play a game this dated that also looks dull. And this is me saying this after playing BL3 and BL2. So I get that I’m spoiled but dude every single gun feels and looks the same way. There is not even a reason to grind anything. Gunplay with some guns also feel terrible.

The skilltree is also boring and every single enemy feels so lifeless and usually say the same voice line over and over.

I strongly advise just play this game if you’re a hardcore borderlands fan. There is no other reason to play this.

Borderlands is one of the best looter shooters out there, leaving me speechless with its innovative gameplay and enormous variety of weapons. The game's unique art style, engaging co-op play, and humor set it apart, making it a standout title in the genre.

I dont think Borderlands 1 gets enough credit. While its sequel is better in every aspect, this games still pretty special. But replaying it after going in the sequels is a SLOG. It sucks to say that its really slow and chunky, but it goes to show just how much better Borderlands 2 is.

It's weird to think that this game would end up being a glimpse into the future of the FPS genre, but even as games like Destiny and Warframe take the concept even further, I always fall back on this one. The playable classes feel distinct, and leveling up (whether it's your character or weapon proficiencies) makes a noticeable impact. And of course, the loot is excellent.