Tales from the Borderlands
Tales from the Borderlands is a five part episodic game series. Set on the unforgiving world of Pandora after the events seen in Borderlands 2, this is a story full of Borderlands' trademark humor, following two adventurers on their quest for greatness.
What it feels like
The trademark Borderlands humor invites mischievous fun and genre-savvy wit throughout. Dark humor and comedic puncturing of sci-fi tropes characterize the tone. Despite the unforgiving world setting, the humor keeps the mood carefree and unburdened.
What it's about
Set on Pandora, an alien world with advanced technology, fitting the sci-fi genre squarely. Two adventurers pursuing a quest for wealth and fortune, with caper-like aspirations driving the narrative.
How it plays
Core interaction model is clicking hotspots to examine, interact with, and progress through scenes. Branching conversation choices drive character interaction and narrative outcomes throughout. Action sequences punctuated by timed button prompts during cinematic moments.
How it looks and sounds
Distinctive comic book-like visual style with bold outlines and flat shading characteristic of the franchise. Borderlands' signature bold, saturated art style with exaggerated cel-shaded aesthetics carries through.
How it's structured
Explicitly structured as a five-part episodic series with individual episodes released over time. Designed exclusively for single-player experience with no multiplayer component. Player choices fork the story into meaningfully different paths and character relationships.
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