Borderlands 3 is undoubtedly the most significant entry in the series, and everything about it has been blown up more than ever before. Borderlands 3 seems like it wants to define the looter shooter genre. Plenty of loot is in the game, and you will never be without a gun or some other weapon.
Weapons are one of the biggest highlights of Borderlands 3, with all the arms and ammunition having a distinct personality given to them by their manufacturer. Each gun acts and behaves differently; there isn’t much to differentiate them. It does make looking out for something new a rewarding experience and something that will keep you going.
Missions and boss battles are amazingly crafted; you will witness that from the first boss you encounter. It is not enough that you need to shoot the boss until he is down; every boss you face will have you thinking and switching cover from time to time, with minions being troublesome, which adds to the intensity of the boss fights.
Regarding graphics, the developers have used this cartoonish style, which always seems fresh from the first Borderlands to its current installment. This means that throughout the different iterations of Borderlands, the game still manages to keep a hold of its aesthetics. As you progress further in Borderlands 3, you will also have the chance to visit other planets. These new planets offer contrasting visuals compared to Pandora, and a change in scenery works to its benefit.
The dialogues and jokes can be funny, but sometimes it feels a bit overdone; you’d rather wish to have some characters shut up before they finish what they intend to, but ignoring this, every other character in Borderlands 3 has a strong and definitive identity, which helps you differentiate between them.
It has to be pointed out that this version’s bad guys, Calypso Twins, Troy, and Tyreen, do not stand up to Handsome Jack. He has a more believable character, while these two seem hollow and even pointless sometimes. Handsome Jack had a purpose for his actions, and you could not help but hate him; the same cannot be said about Troy and Tyreen, which is a bit sad.
When you begin Borderlands 3, you get to select one of four characters, and depending upon your play style, you can go for either of these characters and then continue to build them up as you wish, or you could even respec your character for a minimal fee.
Borderlands 3 is fun, but it does not hold on to your attention as Borderlands 2 did; this is mainly due to a lack of better antagonists. You will still have a ton of fun, and playing along with your friends is advisable. While reviewing this, we found it much more enjoyable with a friend or two than just going alone.
Verdict:
Borderlands 3 can pull out perfectly that Rage 2 misses a lot; with a fantastic environment, the game takes you into the world of fast-paced action with a bit of magic, thanks to Amara. I felt a little low on the story, but that doesn’t matter because I am the FL4K shooting down everyone in my path. Borderlands 3 is a fun-to-play game; with outstanding gameplay, it is a time killer. Continuing the Borderlands Saga, the third edition is highly upgraded, with many new things you will regret ignoring.
Borderlands 3 was developed by Gearbox Studios and published by 2K Games and is available for PC, Xbox One, and PS4.
