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Man, where do I even start? Borderlands 4, right? It’s getting a total makeover, like when my cousin Randy got tired of his mullet and went all slick with a fresh cut and a collared shirt. Classic move. This game’s got more of a grown-up vibe. It’s still got its guns and chaos, but honestly, feels like it tossed some wild mojo out the window.
So, we’re hitting this new planet, Kairos. Never heard of it? Me neither, until now. Anyway, some moon smashes through, mixing old characters with shiny new ones. Whole new playground, and that’s half the fun.
Here’s the scoop. I got a sneak peek at two zones—one’s all green and stuff. It’s like they canned those load screens and threw us into one big ol’ playground. Lots of hiding places and jumps over cliffs. Reminds me a bit of Destiny, but in a “this is kinda awesome” way. I even stumbled on a secret boss! I love that unexpected magic, ya know?
But—and there’s always a but—this open-world thing, it’s got its potholes. Random events are supposed to spice things up, but I only bumped into one. Floated into a spaceship, scavenged some loot. Rest of the time? Yeah, not much popping.
Firefights still rock. Guns are everywhere—like everywhere—and they’re mad fun. Sniper rifles that spark? And shotguns that transform into little murder-bots? Pure chaos.
Guns used to have brands—Jakobs, Maliwan, you name it. Now? Mix and match parts. Feels like swapping out LEGO blocks. Cool, but is it the same? I’m torn, folks. I miss those distinct feels, ya know?
The game’s tone has shifted too. It’s not like the old edgy Borderlands. I mean, they had SpongeBoss BulletPants! Crazy stuff, right? Now, it’s kinda… tamer. Maybe too much. I get it, Borderlands 3 cranked it up too high, but have we gone too far the opposite way?
Here’s a highlight though: met this dude Rush, a muscled softie with quests and protein jokes. After, I ran into Claptrap—like, by a lakehouse—and he needed stuff. Funniest bit I played, hands down. Just hope there’s more humor tucked away somewhere in the full game.
And vaults. Let’s talk vaults. Got to run through one, fighting through enemies, hopping on platforms. Big boss at the end. Almost knocked my socks off. But after all that, just two chests? It’s not the same jackpot feel. Is this progress? Maybe. It’s fresh—but the jury’s out till I’m knee-deep in the action for real.
This preview just teased the edges. I’m hungry for more, like, 100 hours more. Gearbox, you tricky devils. If you loved the old Borderlands, dive in with fresh eyes. But if you’re holding onto the past? Well… just don’t blame me if it leaves you pining without a laugh to soften the blow.
Oh, by the way—yeah, all this was at a press event. Controlled and all that jazz. Just saying.
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