Easily one of the most anticipated new releases of the year, Borderlands 2 is an expansive follow-up to the surprise hit of the same name. Despite being delayed several times, Borderlands 2 has plenty of hype behind it. We’re still working on our final review of the game. However, with nearly 20 hours logged in, here are our strongest impressions so far.
This game is beautiful!
Continuing with the cell-shaded goodness of the first game, Borderlands 2 makes that first title look like a tech demo. Every aspect of the graphics engine has been improved. The enemies are more detailed, the settings are more expansive, the cities are more varied, and the NPCs are more accessorized. This game should be listed alongside Mass Effect 3 and Uncharted 3 as one of the best looking games of this generation.
The levels are bigger than before!
Laughs abound.
The menus are clearer and smarter.
More complex enemies.
So far, these are our first impressions of Borderlands 2. With another 25 hours left to play, there’s much more to explore and experience on Pandora. Look for more coverage and commentary in the days to come!
