Alright, lemme try to turn this into something that sounds like I just scribbled it down between a morning coffee and a half-recalled dream.
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So, last night, like, what felt like half the planet, I sat down to watch the Borderlands 4 State of Play. I mean, it was jam-packed with all this fresh info — like a buffet where you’re not quite sure what you’re biting into but it tastes familiar. Kinda like Borderlands 1, not the recent stuff. Honestly, it’s not what you expect if you’ve had this made-up idea of Borderlands 4 in your head. Weirdly, it’s more like Destiny 3, if that makes any sense. But hey, they went bold. Bold’s good, right?
Now, Borderlands. It’s got two reputations. The first — the shoot-and-loot madness. Guns firing projectiles that probably shouldn’t exist, but do — that’s the juicy core of it all. Even the OG game, which feels kinda tame now, grabbed us with that chaotic foundation.
Oh, and did someone say humor? Yeah, the series has had its… moments. There’s Claptrap, SpongeBob parodies in DLCs — you know, the kind of humor that some folks love and others, well, not so much. It’s like cilantro for your gaming palette. With this new game, Gearbox is shaking things up, maybe clearing the cilantro away. They saw their shot and took it.
On humor — or maybe the lack thereof — Borderlands 4 seemed restrained, with jokes you could count on one hand. Props for not overdoing it! Honestly, I worried they’d flood us with ‘Sigma’ jokes or something. But nope, a few quips, weird enemy names, and that’s that. Refreshing? Heck yes.
Visually, it’s still got that Borderlands flair, but toned down a notch. Less clown fiesta, more subtle strangeness. It’s pivoting towards the exploration side of things, which is… hmm, interesting. Vaults are now dungeons, and suddenly, it’s more Destiny 2-ish, complete with world bosses and organic events. I mean, a drone to guide you? Summonable vehicles? Crazy, but it could work.
Some alternate universe might think this is odd. Yet, considering where Bungie’s at — Destiny 2’s gradually shrinking updates and Marathon’s mixed reviews — well, good timing for Borderlands. Destiny 2 players might be hangry for something new, right?
And what’s up with Bungie diving into Marathon anyway? Attentions split, but the feedback is lukewarm. Maybe Borderlands staggered entry is a blessing in disguise. Feels like if Borderlands 4 dropped the same day as Marathon, it’d just gobble it up.
These thoughts swirl through my noggin, and I’m crossing fingers this is as thrilling a ride as it seems. Could the excitement fizzle? Sure, maybe. But right now, it’s buzzing, and people are talking about Borderlands again. Good move, I say!
