Zach Goodier
New Borderlands 2 DLC? Yes, please. This is probably the biggest DLC for
Borderlands 2 ever made, and I would probably say it's the best. This DLC celebrates popular nerd culture,
having the entire DLC take place inside a session of "Bunkers and
Badasses" that Tiny Tina is hosting.
In case you were wondering, that is indeed a clever legal dodge for
Dungeons and Dragons. And with Tiny Tina
hosting, the session is full of hilarity and craziness, as characters from the
game, including DLC's, make appearances in this fantasy world.
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| Hmmm... I feel like I may have played this game before. |
The basic story is this: you are visiting a fantasy world
that has been tainted by the "handsome sorcerer" that is essentially
Handsome Jack from the main game. How
can he be back? Because it's a fantasy game, silly. Tiny Tina, like any good
"bunker master," takes inspiration from things that occur not just in
real life, but also off of the "echonet" and other sources of
media. The session gets help from
characters like Mr. Torque, who provide some of the funniest moments in the DLC
for me, but that's not for a lack of competition on the part of the other
characters. Roland is also back, adding
for an emotional reunion with one of your favorite characters. His introduction into the game gives a real
strong sense that they wanted to send Borderlands 2 out with a bang, bringing
together everything, and everyone, that made the game a blast to play.
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| New chest idea is neat. You can pay eridium to double your chances, and if you roll a 20 (a critical success), you get some high rarity loot. |
How is the story? Well, if you are looking for a deeper
narrative, then why the hell are you playing Borderlands? And besides, like any good role-playing tabletop
game, it ends up being more about the enjoyment factor than trying to blow your
mind at every turn. But this DLC is not
only meant as a final farewell to Borderlands 2, it also gives a strong nod to
many popular cornerstones of "nerd" culture. There are side quests that reference Lord of
the Rings, Dark Souls, the Elder Scrolls, Game of Thrones, and that's just the
tip of the iceberg. Never has a DLC made
me feel prouder to be a nerd.
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| Welcome back, buddy. We missed ya. |
The enemies have an interest twist in this game as well,
with knights and skeletons using metal shields that actually block and deflect
bullets, this means that you have to aim carefully, or find some means of
contending with them. There are a lot of
new enemies here, all based off of fantasy games, and challenging the player in
different ways. Another addition is the
new Pixies, that if caught can actually benefit the player by providing buffs
to aid them in their current area. The
fact that they sometimes shout, "Hey, listen!" made me laugh, as
well.
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| Great way to part ways with the game. Enjoyed every minute. |
Overall, this DLC is a grand slam for me. If you aren't a serious nerd, then you
probably won't get too many of the references, which means you're missing out
on half of the fun. However, even on
its' own merits, this DLC is brilliant.
Bringing the cast back together for a final round of fun and excitement
makes this DLC feel incredibly well thought out, providing the fans with
everything and everyone that they enjoyed up until now. This DLC is worth EVERY penny, and then some. All of those references to other franchises
just add the cherry on the sundae for me.
There's plenty of content, and the challenge keeps you busy the entire
time. However, the loot isn't as
impressive this time around, with only a few standout weapons and gear being
added to the roster. This is still a DLC
to remember, though, and I'm still going to be playing it for a while.
The Good:
-Game of "Bunkers and Badasses" allows for Tiny
Tina to work in all her glory to provide a fun story for the player
-All of the cast comes back, even the ones that we had
originally lost in the main story.
-Extensive add-on provides lots of quests, enemies, and
places to explore.
The Bad:
-Limited loot possibilities outside what you could already
get your hands on.
Scully Rating: 9.8 out of 10
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