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Borderlands: PC Version Reviewed

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Posted October 29th, 2009 by Dalmarus

Putting the PC version of Borderlands through the paces.

Combining the RPG and FPS genres has been attempted before, all to varying degrees of success. The main problem developers have faced has always boiled down to figuring out how to satisfy both camps of players without alienating either. Has Borderlands manage to pull this trick off? Find out as Eric “Dalmarus” Campbell dives into the game to find out.

Want to make Mordecai a total bad ass with his sniper rifle by lowering the sway of his weapon? Go for it. Want to make Lilith a walking hurricane of electrical damage? Why not? You can do all these things while I make my version of Mordecai a master hunter with a seriously killer pet. There are plenty of options to let everyone play the game how they choose.

Read our full Borderlands Review here!

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WOW Dalmarus I didn't expect such a shining review from all people, you. I am glad you liked the game but there is no way I would give it the score you did. With that said, too each their own flavor

I've been having a great time in there and am happy an FPS has finally managed to keep my interest. I'm guessing there's something about the game that's bugging you though, so spill it. Other views are not only welcome but encouraged

I've seen too many bad reviews. Your voodoo won't work on me Dalmarus!

Haha.

When I found out I'd be doing a review of this game, I made a specific point of avoiding any and all reviews from anyone else, just to be sure my approach wasn't tainted.

Anyone can pick at any game until it bleeds, but I like to do my reviews from the gut. If I have fun, it'll show. If it's painful to even think about playing, it'll be burned at the stake. There are a few smoldering corpses around here to attest to that

Heh, that would explain why you missed a few of the other complaints people had.

I personally think the game is great, and would have given it the same score for MP, but for different reasons.

I haven't tried with a random group yet, and doubt I ever will (the thought is painful), however playing with friends is great and easy. Outside of a few problems:
1) No loot distribution mechanics (I think that HG:L got it right, everyone gets their own loot)
2) Inability to use PTT for VC, or...

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