Borderlands

[goh]

Re: Borderlands

First DLC announced.

The zombie island of Dr. Ned for $10:

http://worthplaying.com/article/2009/10/15/news/69399/

[Cusefan]

Re: Borderlands

I'm pretty sure that the host is the only one who's campaign progresses, but all the Coop players still progress in levels and keep all their loot.

better than nothin i suppose

[shon]

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I'm pretty sure that the host is the only one who's campaign progresses, but all the Coop players still progress in levels and keep all their loot.

I guess that it's a technical problem that prevents games from doing this since no game has ever had this that I know of.

[Flawless]

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IGN Review - 8.8

Gearbox's Borderlands is without a doubt a slick, satisfying hybrid title for those who know what to expect. If you're a shooter fan curious what the world of Pandora is all about, then you should know that this is a product built on a foundation of statistical progression, character customization, and one that holds item acquisition high above interesting quest structure and narrative. At the same time, it plays like a shooter, requiring twitch skills to dominate the droves of enemies that stand in between you and your search for a mysterious vault. With the opportunity for up to four to join together for co-operative play, four character classes, a dizzying array of firearms, around 20 or so hours of content for a single playthrough and the option to restart with stronger enemies and loot, there's plenty of content here. It's a thoroughly enjoyable journey that offers a steady stream of rewards that remains convenient and accessible. It's something action role-playing game fans looking for an experience more up-close and brutal than genre entries of the third-person variety should have a blast with, and one of the more memorable products of 2009.

Giant Bomb Review - 4/5

Speaking of hours, I completed a first run of Borderlands in around 18 hours, completing almost every quest I could find. Getting one character up to level 50 took around 35 hours.

The structure of Borderlands makes it feel like an MMO game that doesn't require you to rely on groups of other players to enjoy. Though it's probably better when you're playing online with friends, playing alone is still perfectly fine. It's also one of those games that's so strong in parts that its shortcomings become almost glaring by comparison. As such, the game's barebones story, lackluster AI, and insufficient player trading options are real disappointments that prevent the game from reaching its full potential. But when you're frantically trying to stay alive while getting swarmed by an angry horde of gigantic spiderants, chances are you won't care much about that other stuff. Borderlands strongly succeeds where plenty of other Diablo-inspired games have failed miserably.

1UP Review - B+

Call it a first-person Diablo, an evolution of Resistance 2's co-op mode, Monster Hunter for the west, or a party game for FPS gamers. Call it the best example of the transformative power of multiplayer. Whatever you designate it, Borderlands is a decent single-player FPS/RPG that simply becomes great -- when playing with others. Besides, sheer midget panic is something that has to be shared with friends.

Kotaku Review

Borderlands gets a lot of things right, in particular the balance between being a first-person shooter and being a role-playing game. The shooting mechanics are sound, as are many of the role-playing aspects, save for a few design quirks. Growing and customizing my level 35 Siren was a great deal of fun, when the tedium of all that walking around didn't spoil it. But where Borderlands excels is in offering a functional four-player cooperative loot-hoarding experience, with gorgeous environments to adventure in and smartly crafted items to collect or covet.

The game has a few faults, including its traveling inefficiencies—a weak map combined with plenty of long-range fetch quests—and its mostly forgettable story line, but it's still relatively easy to recommend, provided you can tap into the best portions of Borderlands, its cooperative multiplayer modes.

[bluengold34_OS]

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Another 2 hours and this game will be sitting in my 360. I wasn't even going to pick this up with all the game's out right now plus Forza 3, and college bball in 4 weeks, but the more I read...the more I want it.

[Cusefan]

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I guess that it's a technical problem that prevents games from doing this since no game has ever had this that I know of.

I just watched the IGN review, they said if all the players are pretty much at the same point, you can further the story for everyone in the party...

[briand23]

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Yeah I saw this too Cusefan... Pretty exciting stuff.
so you getting this for 360 or ps3? If its the PS3 my PSN is Briand23.

[Cusefan]

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Just went into Gamestop to finish paying my game off, and the guy working just gave me a copy. First time in awhile I got a game before the release date

[briand23]

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Just went into Gamestop to finish paying my game off, and the guy working just gave me a copy. First time in awhile I got a game before the release date

Damn You!!! I actually tried that today after my classes... It was a young kid so I thought I could try to play it cool and get the game early... First, I tried they, yeah i payed of my preorder and Im here to pick it up now... FAIL, so i went with the whole darn i didnt know the release date... geez i drove all this way for nothing.. FAIL, then I just straight up asked for it. NO Luck...

He did say that they are having a "secret" midnight release just cuz some of the employees wanted to stay late to get their copy... so i could come back then if I wanted to.

Boo... I will just have to wait till 10am tomorrow. its cool cuz I have a short day tomorrow!!!

have fun playing cusefan.

[allBthere]

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How does the exploring work in this game?

for example are you given direction or waypoints or do you wander aimlessly? And do you know if you are about to 'advance the story' or not?

[Tiko7523]

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went to toys r us (nada), walmart (nada), best buy said they will give it to me at midnight because they are doing a transformers release on midnight and they wouldnt mind giving me the game (not worth it)

the place where i go to usually to get games they got it friday but sold out ... i didnt have a chance to go there

[briand23]

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How does the exploring work in this game?

for example are you given direction or waypoints or do you wander aimlessly? And do you know if you are about to 'advance the story' or not?

there are way points shown on your compass as well as a map with your objective point on it.
Im not sure about advancing the story other than that the main quests are seperate from the side quests and Im sure you would be able to tell the diff.

[shon]

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I just watched the IGN review, they said if all the players are pretty much at the same point, you can further the story for everyone in the party...

Thanks I read that too and I thought it would cause problems if people were at different levels. I haven't read any other reviews or previews that mention this which is strange.

[Flawless]

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Gametrailers review:

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[Tiko7523]

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any more impressions after playing the game more??? do you guys get into it more? how is it now to everyone?