Borderlands : A New Beginning

[Slateman]

The complete and utter lack of any driven story whatsoever has caused me to lose interest.

This was the beginning for me.

Then the cell shaded graphics. Nice idea. But it never worked before, why would it now? Why are the PC requirements so high if its so poorly designed?

Finally, this game seems ridiculously hard to me. I am stuck on the stupid Moe and Marley mission. Seriously, how are you supposed to kill these things? I go through all my ammo before either one of them gets to half. And thats waiting to get a "Critical" hit

 

[Twigg4075]

This was the beginning for me.

Then the cell shaded graphics. Nice idea. But it never worked before, why would it now? Why are the PC requirements so high if its so poorly designed?

Finally, this game seems ridiculously hard to me. I am stuck on the stupid Moe and Marley mission. Seriously, how are you supposed to kill these things? I go through all my ammo before either one of them gets to half. And thats waiting to get a "Critical" hit

I love the graphics. I think it was a great idea on Gearbox's part in changing them.

I've already experienced a tough battle and I'm only at Level 11. THe problem was that my cousin and I were Level 7's and the boss was Level 9. I'm not use to the whole RPG thing so I didn't realize that unless you are at least equal level to the enemy you will probably get your ass handed to you.

Plus I've heard that the developer has said that the game was designed for co-op play. So while you could play through by yourself if you are really skilled most average players (like myself) won't stand a chance unless you play in co-op.

 

[brees fan]

I didn't think it was that hard on sp, sure sometimes you would die and have to walk back but, at least the bandits didn't respawn. IMO if you are teh same level as teh boss when you fight them the fights were to easy, I believe they put that gap in levels so that you wouldn't just power through the boss...

 

[Twigg4075]

I didn't think it was that hard on sp, sure sometimes you would die and have to walk back but, at least the bandits didn't respawn. IMO if you are teh same level as teh boss when you fight them the fights were to easy, I believe they put that gap in levels so that you wouldn't just power through the boss...

They respawn when you play co-op. It was pissing me off a bit. But you build up a bunch of skills by killing them.

I was listening to the Giant Bomb podcast from 10/20 and Gerstman was raving about this game. He gave it a 4/5 stars. He said while it definitely has it's issues it's just damn fun. He said he's played it for over 55 hours!

 

[Maynard]

cell shading was great in crackdown...not saying it isnt great in this game, but it has been used in the past with excellent graphics

 

[brees fan]

They respawn when you play co-op. It was pissing me off a bit. But you build up a bunch of skills by killing them.

I was listening to the Giant Bomb podcast from 10/20 and Gerstman was raving about this game. He gave it a 4/5 stars. He said while it definitely has it's issues it's just damn fun. He said he's played it for over 55 hours!

YEa I have had it 3 or four days and probably have 30 hours or so in it. Its a great game for sure and with dlc it may gain some replay value but, I am losing intrest in it pretty quickly. Maybe its me though, I have started noticing I care less and less weather I get any game time in anymore....plus fallout was better just seems liek they threw this one together haphazardly with no real story and really not much else to do but run around shooting shit.

 

[Bomberooski]

Snagged the game earlier this week. Went with 360 over the PS3. Anyone playing it online?

 

[LC AAU]

Mike usually does.

 

[Twigg4075]

Snagged the game earlier this week. Went with 360 over the PS3. Anyone playing it online?

Yeah. You can joining my cousin and I but we are Level 11.

It would be easier if you caught up and then joined us though.

 

[mfbmike]

Mike usually does.

haven't played it as much lately since forza came out and hit lvl 50 on it/beat playthrough 2.

lol.

 

[Bomberooski]

mike, good Forza following here?

 

[mfbmike]

couple of guys so far. chodite, myself, LC, etc.

check the forza threads

Forza prob has more replay value than this lol.

 

[Bomberooski]

Well I got Forza as well.

Back to Borderlands... I'm pretty stoked to get it going

 

[Twigg4075]

Up to Level 15 and have to face Sledge next.

 

[Twigg4075]

I fucking love this game. Thanks again to everyone that answered my questions and helped me make the decision to buy it.

 

[A Tasty Burgerr]

Looks like I won't be beating this for a while thanks to Dragon Age and MW2. At least I won't feel lost in the story if once I play it again lol

 

[Twigg4075]

For those that aren't aware the first DLC is coming November 24th...
http://www.tawkn.com/?news_id=2759

I'm guessing it will be $10. One fo the coolest things is that it is hinted that there may be a locker-type thing included to store loot. Woot!

 

[Leftwich]

I just got this from Gamefly.... I'll eventually play it.

 

[T.Dot]

Can anyone tell me how many hours this game is

 

[Twigg4075]

It's long. I'm pretty sure I'm at least 15 hours in and I would guess I still have 5-10? I'm a level 29.

This game is so addicting but it sucks trying to get together for co-op sessions. I couldn't imagine trying to schedule times with 3 or 4 people. My cousin and I are having enough problems. Of course it didn't help that he got the RROD and had to wait over 3 weeks to get his 360 back.