![]() ![]() With mocap acting also playing a huge role in bringing these characters to life, it serves New Tales from the Borderlands wonderfully, especially with Anu, whose anxiety-inducing outbursts play out through the way she moves and recoils uncomfortably whenever she gets nervous. I thoroughly enjoyed the twists and turns of the story, but it was how well the interactions between the three characters were, along with Octavius’ robot assassin friend, L0U13, pull you in and make you care deeply about them. Unfortunately, their discovery leads to a minefield of dangers, backstabbing, and world-threating consequences. These three main characters uncover an Eridium crystal that has significant healing properties with the potential to save countless lives. Then there’s Fran, an often horny frogurt proprietor who has severe anger issues, famous for her Chocolate Dill Pickle flavour that fans of Borderlands will have definitely heard of before. Taking place on Promethea, the events of the game take place a year after Borderlands 3, and the effects of war are ever present as the planet’s civilians try to adjust to life once again.Īnu is a neurotic and self-doubting scientist who craves validation from her peers, while her brother, Octavius, is a naïve yet optimistic wannabe entrepreneur who always sees the bright side no matter the situation. The three main protagonists are incredibly written, with each one growing throughout, starting off as nobodies and becoming pivotal players in the war between Tediore, Atlas, and beyond. ![]() Gearbox has managed to build an entirely new story while paying homage to the past. While no prior knowledge of Tales from the Borderlands is needed, there are various characters throughout that are acknowledged and referenced. However, the team behind New Tales from the Borderlands are no strangers to telling stories from within the post-apocalyptic universe, and after playing through all five chapters, I can safely say there’s plenty to love about this ‘spiritual successor.’ After all, the story of Rhys and Fiona was remarkable, with many believing it to be better than the developers’ take on The Walking Dead and The Wolf Among Us.
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