Take me to the Borderlands - Hands on Preview
Game Name: Borderlands
Co-Op: Yes - 4 Player
Co-Op Type: Full campaign, 2 player split with online. Drop-in and drop-out
Publisher/Developer: 2k Games (publisher) / Gearbox (developer)
Release Date: Oct. 20, 2009
I'll admit, the game I was most looking forward to checking out at this year's Penny-Arcade Expo was Borderlands. The promise of an open ended action shooter with tons of RPG elements and items to collect is exactly the kind of game I can waste hours upon hours enjoying. I talked with Mikey Neumann of Gearbox about the game's co-op, and we've got some video of the game in action. If you listen closely you can hear Randy Pitchford tell the story about the art direction being switched - and how it almost caused the project to get shut down!
As I sat down with the game in a local four player co-op session, it was immediately apparent the game is built for teamwork. Enemies will scale not only in level and difficulty, but in numbers as the number of players increase in the game. Several of the larger creatures took the work of all four team members to bring down the giant purple beast, who was able to separate the group as it charged us knocking players away. It was a tense moment, especially when the raiders attacked us. Soon we were down, and a short mini game pops up where you can fight for your life - or if you are lucky enough - have a teammate come by and revive you. If not you'll respawn and have to work your way back.
The action in Borderlands was fast and frantic, only broken up by the on screen dialogue boxes of information for the weapons.
The game features an over arching story broken down by several storylines for the characters, that any character can play. With over 50 in game areas, including towns where the missions are dealt out, there's plenty to keep you busy with Borderlands.
So did Borderlands live up to my expectations? From the tease I saw of it I'd say definitely yes. There's a ton of potential here for an addicting game, one in which you can co-op with up to three friends. Split screen, online play, and LAN play are all at your disposal.
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so did they change their minds about splitscreen+online yet?
If you play a sniper, does the levels support that or is it more of a "meant for key areas" type of deal?
Looking forward to more...
EDIT Ask how the GameStop bonus gun pack may actually affect the difficulty of the first few missions. And how long will it be before those weapons may become obsolete?
Good job guys...loving it!
earlier interviews said they were working on it but it didn't sound good
edit: thanks btw
I'm just a ninja like that. Plus I'm not nearly as awesome as all of ya'll with your media passes.
Hope you enjoyed yourself..it was great meeting ya in person.
Any luck confirming it?
I wouldn't have even known about this game, let alone consider playing it, if it wasn't for Co-Optimus. Thanks guys!
Also, my first thread comment! Great site guys, been following the news posts since the EvAv split. Been meaning to get more involved, and finally decided to post for a chance at the 360 giveaway. Some potential co-op friends live nearby, they've been talking about saving up for a 360 and it would make for a great holiday gift; plus, more co-op for me!
last i heard they want to but they don't have time before release so we might see one later on. that was probably a month or two ago when i read that though so plans may have changed.
What it is going to boil down to for me is whether you have to have two gold accounts to do split screen online (if the game has it) Because if thats the case, I'll just get it for the PS3 and will have the ability to have as many friends play online with me as I want without paying for the extra live account.
true, but do you have a lot of PS3 friends interested in the game? the PS3 thread is pretty tiny in comparison to the 360 thread
Also a valid argument. Also, unless my wife ends up liking this game, I probably wont get a whole lot of split screen time with this game.
YES! Roland, Mordecai, Lilth, and the big tank guy.
The only game I know I'm buying this fall. Psyched so much.
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Is there going to be a way to port to your team mates if you happen to die and are not revived?