Well it looks like we can’t be taken too far away from
Pandora, as “Borderlands 2” is back once again with more loot, guns and mayhem
in store with the latest DLC for players: “Mr. Torque’s Campaign of Carnage”.
Once players have downloaded the game and loaded up their favorite badass vault
hunter, you will have the option to go to a new destination: “Badass Crater of
Badassitude,” and no I’m not kidding that is the actual name of the
destination. You are greeted with an echo recording from Tannis, our favorite know-it-all,
who tells you that there is a new vault that has appeared and will only open
once the ultimate coward’s blood is spilled on the battlefield. Her informative
echo is interrupted however by the brick shit house CEO of Torque Corporation,
this muscled up meat head couldn’t be happier about this new vault and sets up
a tournament for anyone who thinks they are man enough to open the vault and
claim the mantle of the number one badass. Players won’t be able to contain
their amusement as this Hulk Hogan style goof ball spouts out cheesy one liners
and sets the vault hunter on a journey of carnage and massive explosions! As
well as Mr. Torque, players are introduced to a whole new cast of characters
and bosses to face down as well as some welcomed familiar faces such as Mad Moxxi,
and the ever combustible Tiny Tina. The DLC also comes with new side missions
for players to enjoy along with the new storyline and while players are out
amongst the constant carnage feature in the DLC, there is also a new set of
collectables. Torque Tokens are dropped by enemies now which can be used at
Torque vending machines to spend on new super explosive weapons which will help
keep the level 50 vault hunters happy since there is no level cap increase
still…..grrr.
It's hard to argue with “Mr. Torque’s Campaign of Carnage,”
for the DLC’s $10 price tag, players get a 6-8 hour main campaign, at least
another three hours in side missions, and lots of new loot to be had. And what
makes the add on even better is the pop culture-laden quests, memorable boss
encounters, and well-laid-out environments all wrapped up in the humor filled
experience that comes with “Borderlands 2’s” reputation. The level cap is still
an issue that hopefully will be fixed with the next DLC that “Borderland 2” has
in store for us but Mr. Torque and the new hilarious cast of characters will
keep your rage at bay along with an incredible new campaign and plenty of new goodies
to be had.
Good:
-Enjoyable and hilarious new characters
-New collectables and loot
-All for the low $10 price
Bad:
-No level cap increase
(Reviewed on Xbox360)
Scully Rating: 8.5 out of 10
