Borderlands

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Borderlands
Borderlands was one of the most anticipated games of the year, and boy it sure did not disappoint. This game brought fourth a very mercenary, old-west feel that blended well with the post-apocalyptic setting and the alien-world, comic book view the story brought with it. Drawing off another hit series, "Left 4 Dead", this game focused more on the setting and background characters rather than the character you yourself played. Set on the alien planet of Pandora, "no relation to Avatar", the story follows four mercenaries who come to the planet in search of the legendary Vault, which houses vast treasures. After arriving on the planet, a mysterious woman reaches out to you, and throughout the game she guides you through the planet, going from town to town fighting ruthless bandits and bloodthirsty creatures. You must make a name for yourself on the planet, help the citizens of each town, and do whatever it takes to finally reach the Vault.
Like every 1st-person shooter, Borderlands hosts a wide variety of weaponry, from simple pistols to rocket launchers. A new addition to the game, however, is the use of a points system, where you have a ranked number, as do your enemies. Another great aspect of the game is the visuals. Rather than the typical real world look, this game takes another approach, and both the characters and the setting have a rather comic book look to them. Only the mystery woman has the real world look, which adds to her mystery rather than diminishes the game as a whole.
Overall, I give Borderlands a 10 out of 10, for the game is a true original, full of great action, a fun filled story, and a unique look that many games fail to live up to.