I view this game as a 130 mission, giant $60 DLC pack for Borderlands 2 packed with novel features that change up combat. The combat mechanics are radically different. Being able to jump and remain airborne ends the constant search for cover and hit-and-run-for-cover tactics you often require in BL1 and BL2.
I think this will make the " silly, stupid-fun " of the previous Borderlands games both sillier and more stupid. If you only liked using Roland and/or Axton in the previous games and played those characters in the tactical shooter role then Borderlands The Pre-Sequel may not be the game for you. If you are looking for a tactical combat experience this game is not for you. For every one else not in this camp the Pre-Sequel should be good fun.
Graphics Basically The Same
THe Minimum and Recommended PC Specs remain identical from BL2. The game has been publicly displayed at shows like PAX Prime and PAX East and dozens of game play videos are on youtube.com. Expect the game to offer the level of graphics improvements that an annualized EA Sports sequel gets. Maybe even less improvement than that.
Lots Of New Game Mechanics
New stuff includes: Laser weapons, Low gravity, New Vehicle Mechanics, Double Jumping, Using a grinder to "craft" your own guns. Freeze enemies so you can 1-shot kill them or punch them to kill them.
Oxygen is a precious resource allowing you to (1) perform ground slam attacks, (2) remain airborne during jumps (3) continuing to breathe ( ClapTrap does not need to use oxygen to breathe)
The tension between these 3 activities that require oxygen seems pretty cool.
Not A Big Budget Blockbuster Title For the Franchise
This game was not in development for 2.5+ years the way BL1 and BL2 were. This was put together using existing BL2 technology in less than 2 years and maybe even in as little as 1 year. There is no $150 Loot Chest Collector's Edition. No $100 Deluxe Edition. There is a $30 DLC Season's Pass. It is not available on PS4, or XBOX1.
2K Australia's First Game
Gearbox in Texas made the first two Borderlands games. The writers and creative guys at Gearbox directed the over all direction of the story in THe Pre-Sequel while 2K Australia did everything else. Basically, this is a 2K Australia game with writing and story by Gearbox. 2K Australia worked under 2K Marin and Irrational games on all 3 Bioshock games. This is the first time they are the lead studio primarily in charge of a game's development. The fact that 2K Games keeps giving 2K Australia greater levels of responsibility over the past 10 years means they've earned this shot.
BattleBorn, Gearbox, 2K Australia, and Borderlands 3
My guess is this. Once Battleborn and the technology behind the building of that game are 100% solid. And, Battleborn is released. And, 2K Australia proves they can make a really good Borderlands game. Then, look for 2K Australia AND Gearbox to work together to build a giant mofo of a game that is a quantum leap forward compared to Borderlands 2. This will be Borderlands 3.
Although I think you may have forgotten a few things Pal. New enemies! More loot! Different terrain/scenery and some much needed (see speculations to ad nauseam on youtube) BACK STORY!!
You may be right that this is a GIANT DLC pack, to test out 2K Australia, and I really hope it works out because I'm already saving my money for Borderlands 3!
I think it is the back story speculation that sparked the idea for this MEGA DLC game. Gearbox has done such a great job writing the lore for these games (unlike the sadness that is Destiny) and put in so many easter eggs for their fans to hunt down, ponder, and expand on that Borderlands' truely is a huge game that players of all types can get their fill!
Is Krieg Tiny Tina's Dad? Does Moxxi and Axton have/had a fling? Granted, these speculations won't be answered in the Pre-Sequel, and more than likely we'll have even bigger, more nagging questions to ponder and post videos of! But isn't that part of the greatness that is Borderlands?
I think this is going to be a fun change up for the Borderlands' fans who have been craving more! New characters, new skill trees, new badass poems and smart ass comments that make this world worth exploring!
Personally, I for one cannot WAIT to see ClapTrap's unpredictable skill set and .. yes..I may even get him killed on purpose......more than once!! the lil guy is more annoying than Raynor in the NHL Threads!!
And we get to play Jack?! Even if it is his hotness' dopple ganger. I can't wait!!
Preordered since I've been a huge fan of all the previous installments and I can't see them really messing up that formula. Tiding myself over with Smash 4 and Shadow of Mordor until it comes out .
On October 04 2014 09:46 KelianQatar wrote: I think it is the back story speculation that sparked the idea for this MEGA DLC game. Gearbox has done such a great job writing the lore for these games (unlike the sadness that is Destiny) and put in so many easter eggs for their fans to hunt down, ponder, and expand on that Borderlands' truely is a huge game that players of all types can get their fill!
Borderlands lore is pulp fiction straight out of a pulp magazine. The guys at Gearbox have a clear sense of self-identity. Unlike some other company whose name rhymes with Dungie and Rungie.
"We like to tell big stories and we want people to put the Destiny universe on the same shelf they put Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter or Star Wars", some Bungie Executive Talking-Head Guy.
Gearbox created the quintessential dystopian universe.. equal parts Mad Max, 1850 California ,and futuristic corporate corruption.
Patiently waiting for the Pre-Sequel to come out, playing Borderlands 2 with my Pals and decided to play around with Photoshop a bit... what do you guys think?
street value of the game is $45 due to the Steam Key being a give-away packaged with a video card. Steam Keys are littered all over Ebay; CJ CD Keys has it for $45 USD.
when its street value hits $25 i'm buying.
its basically a giant DLC with a few bells and whistles. it should be a lot of fun. i think its street value will plummet fast as XMas software titles come at us hard and fast.
all this "street value" and real price talk is relative to teh PC version. i know nothing about the XBOX360 and PS3 marketplace.
on ebay. there are also vendors such as happy9817 with 2000 transactions and an extensive online track record you can buy from as well.
if you're a hardcore collector of Borderlands stuff then paying $60+tax for the boxed copy makes sense. Other than that, i'd go with ebay or CJ's CD Keys.
Is Krieg Tiny Tina's Dad? Does Moxxi and Axton have/had a fling? Granted, these speculations won't be answered in the Pre-Sequel, and more than likely we'll have even bigger, more nagging questions to ponder and post videos of! But isn't that part of the greatness that is Borderlands?
In borderlands 2 there was a quest where you found out who Tiny Tina's dad was. The psycho that she asked you to bring to dinner and she electrocuted was her father. There is a late game quest where you get 4 echo's in the hyperion animal reservation that reveals this.
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