It’s out, and it’s good.
Little of Borderlands 2 will come as a surprise to those who played the first. The graphics and environments are slightly improved, but they aren’t a departure. The interface is simplified, particularly regarding inventory management, and the mini-map is a welcome addition. Other than that, it’s Borderlands, except it’s Borderlands 2.
That’s in no way a bad thing. The original game was phenomenal, but it could have used a few tweaks, which is what we’ve got here. There’s more variety in weapons and locations, and the new classes are more versatile, particularly in weapon choice (my siren is a heck of a sniper). Co-op matchmaking is smoother, and while there’s an interface for trading guns between players, it’s a bit clunky.
If there’s a plot to speak of, I haven’t really found much of it. The Hyperion corporation has taken over Pandora, and they’re mining the planet for Eridium. Continued...