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???? Borderlands 2 Full Review
Release Year 2012
Platforms: PC, PS3, Xbox 360 (later PS4, Xbox One, Switch, etc.)
Genre: First-Person Shooter (FPS) with RPG elements (referred to as “looter-shooter”).
Developer: Gearbox Software
Publisher 2K Games
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The game takes place on the planet Pandora, following the story of the first Borderlands.
You are one of six Vault Hunters, and you’ve been employed to locate and bring down Handsome Jack, the primary antagonist who runs the Hyperion Corporation.
The story is humorous, poignant, and full of humor, black humor, and outrageous characters.
NPCs such as Claptrap, Tiny Tina, Sir Hammerlock make the quest unforgettable.
????️ Gameplay
- Shooter + RPG Mix: First-person shooting combined with RPG leveling and skill trees.
Kill bad guys → earn XP → level up → unlock powers. - Massive Gun Variety: Millions of randomly generated guns (shotguns, rifles, pistols, rocket launchers, etc.).
Guns have special effects (explosive, fire, shock, corrosive, slag). - Co-op Mode 4-player co-op online or local split-screen.
Playing the game is more enjoyable and challenging with friends. - Character Classes (Vault Hunters):
Axton (Commando): Sends out a turret.
Maya (Siren): Turns enemies into captives using Phaselock.
Salvador (Gunzerker): Dual-wields any two firearms.
Zer0 (Assassin):** Stealth and sniper expert.
- DLC: Gaige (Mechromancer) with Deathtrap robot, Krieg (Psycho) for melee mayhem.
- Quests & Exploration:
- Main missions + heaps of side quests.
- Various areas of Pandora with deserts, tundras, cities, caves.
- Boss Battles:
- Large bosses with special weaknesses and loot drops.
???? Graphics & Style
- Cartoon-like cel-shaded art style makes it stand out.
- Does not look dated even now due to its comic-book appearance.
???? Sound & Humor
- Amusing dialogues, sarcastic and dark humor.
- Soundtrack is appropriate for action-filled fights.
✅ Pros
- Highly addictive loot system (constantly searching for better guns).
- Rememberable villain (Handsome Jack).
- Excellent co-op experience.
- Immense replay value with various characters & builds. ❌ Cons
- Grindy at times.
- Solo play feels more difficult than co-op.
- Inventory management is frustrating.
⚔️ Play Method / How to Play
- Selecting a Character
- New players → Axton (Commando) or Maya (Siren) for simple play.
- Advanced players → Zer0 (Assassin) or Krieg (Psycho) for challenge.
- Co-op fun → Salvador (Gunzerker) or Gaige (Mechromancer).
- Leveling Up
- Finish main missions + side quests for XP.
- Every level skill point → invest in skill tree to boost damage, defense, or abilities.
- Combat Tips
- Always use elemental weapons (fire on flesh, shock on shields, corrosive on armor, slag for added damage).
- Cover & movement are crucial – don’t stay in one place.
- Use grenade mods (sticky, homing, elemental).
- **Loot System
- Open. all chests, lockers, and kill enemies for loot.
- Color codes:
- White → Common
- Green → Uncommon
- Blue → Rare
- Purple → Epic
- Orange → Legendary (best)
- Take-a-Jab Money & Ammo
- Sell additional guns in vending machines for cash.
- Always replenish ammo prior to boss battles.
- Co-op Strategy
- Teamwork = stronger foes but better loot.
- Balance classes (healer, tank, sniper).
. Endgame**
- After completing main story →
True Vault Hunter Mode (TVHM):** More difficult enemies, higher loot.
Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode (UVHM):** Even harder, grindier.
DLCs:** Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep, Mr. Torgue’s Campaign of Carnage, etc.
???? Verdict**
Borderlands 2 remains one of the greatest looter-shooters ever created.
It blends comedy, action, RPG depth, and co-op fun few games can.
Even now (more than 10 years later), it’s still a game to be played alone or with friends.
Score: 9.5/10 ????
Would you like me to also make a step-by-step beginner’s guide (such as first 10 levels walkthrough) so you can play Borderlands 2 without any hassle?
