Learn more about Borderlands. (Flash demo) Journey to the harsh frontier planet Pandora and encounter an array of creatures bent on stopping you at all costs. In search of a mysterious alien vault, you must comb the vast environment while fighting bandits and encountering aggressive creatures. Step into the shoes of one of four characters to scour the terrain, all while battling enemies in first-person shooter combat. Can you survive a harsh environment and finish what you started, or will you succumb to the wastelands of Pandora?Set out on an epic adventure on the frontier planet Pandora in search of an alien vault. Customize your character as you explore deadly terrain and battle enemies in first-person shooter combat. Scour the planet for loot and wield a wide variety of weapons while navigating the game's deep, rich fiction. Revel in the bold art style that mixes traditional rendering techniques with handdrawn textures. Join other players' games at will and even play in split-screen format, or choose to face the challenges of Pandora by your wits and might alone. Fight off bandits, discover nine native creatures and aid the settlers as you seek the rumored treasure in the alien vault. Will you complete the mission, or will you join countless others felled by Pandora's harsh environment?
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Originally I was not sure how I would like this game but after playing it for several hours, it is very addictive. First off, as mentioned in previous reviews, this game is first and foremost a FPS. The animation is very unique and I personally like the style of it. What makes this game so addictive is the cross between the FPS and RPG. I am not a big RPG fan and do not own many of that genre games, but after this one, I may look into some of the others. Back to the addictive part....the ability to upgrade your guns is great! There seems to be an endless amount of weapon combos. As you kill new enemies, you can pick up their guns as well as all the ones you find in the map. This game keeps you looking for more guns as you complete missions along the way.
There are some aspects of the game that are repetitive, but you get used to it and it helps you to upgrade and build your character. The maps are very large and in the beggining, you have to sprint everywhere, but you eventurally get vehicles to travel around.
The co-op (drop-in) is great. I have not yet played online, but I'm looking forward to seeing the online gameplay. The game itself seems to be very long, and it has a great replay value as you can choose between four characters, choose which missions you wish to complete first, and the guns will always be different.
If you love FPS games as well as RPG's, this game is a must. There is a reason this game has such a good rating. Buy it! You will not be dissapointed!
What's great about it: Game play, building your class levels, animation, co-op, everything else
What's not so great: some long load times with the large maps but no biggie...
Left 4 Dead 2 from Valve Software and EA Games for the Microsoft Xbox 360 is an action horror FPS that takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South.From Savannah to New Orleans, explore five expansive campaigns. You'll play as one of four new survivors armed with a wide and devastating array of classic and upgraded weapons.In addition to firearms, you'll also get a chance to take out some aggression on infected with a variety of carnage-creating melee weapons, from chainsaws to axes and even the deadly frying pan.Features:Left 4 Dead 2 features quality next generation co-op action gaming from the makers of Half-life, Portal, Team Fortress and Counter-Strike.Updated ~AI Director 2.0" technology expands players~ ability to customize level layout, world objects, weather, and lighting to reflect different times of day, creating fresh gameplay every time.Put a whole slew of melee weapons including axes, chainsaws, frying pans and baseball bats to use which allow you to get up close with the zombies.
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First off...if you are a fan of the first LFD, this game is not going to dissapoint you. Yes, it is basically the same as the first with new zombies, weapons, etc., but that is what I expected out of it. The graphics are very good and the campaign is great as well. I loved the first game and I'm glad they did not change the mechanics much in this one. The new melee weapons as well as better guns make this game more enjoyable and the new zombies such as the "jockey" are great. Online modes, as in the first LFD, are great as well.
The makers of this game came up with a great formula for the first game and so I don't blame them for not changing it much. As I said earlier...if you love the first one, you have to get this one. It is well worth it wether you pay full price or get it on sale.
What's great about it: New guns and weapons, new zombies, online modes, etc..
What's not so great: Not as much humor in the new characters...
Fight for survival and shoot your way to mission success as the acclaimed Call of Duty franchise makes its triumphant return. Exploding with the realism and intensity that have become the hallmarks of this gripping series, you'll lay waste to your enemies as hails of gunfire erupt. Move out for intense action and make sure you're prepared to answer the Call of Duty.This harrowing sequel to Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare thrusts you once more into the haze of battle. Arm yourself with sophisticated tools of destruction and get ready to stare death in the face as you enter a raging conflict. Experience the rigors of battle and struggle against long odds to seize victory. The awesome power of war comes alive in all its grit and glory in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
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IMO, this is just another great game from the makers and a great addition to the first modern warfare. Yes, there is some graphic violence, but I think everyone knows this before they purchase the game.
The online is even better than the first Modern Warfare (IMO) with great maps and tons of options such as kill streak adjustments, weapons, and death streak perks. They really added alot in this one. The only thing with multiplayer I would like different is for the chat to be the same as previous games. It may be that I have not figured it all out yet, but so far, I have not been able to have just a party chat without making it game chat. No biggie.
If you are a fan of the first MW, this game is a must!!!