Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is an exhilarating first-person shooter video game set in the intergalactic Borderlands universe. It is the third installment in the series and takes place between the events of Borderlands and Borderlands 2.
The game follows four new playable characters, as they team up with the villainous Handsome Jack to help him gain control over Pandora's moon, Elpis. The game features the series' signature loot-driven gameplay, giving players an arsenal of bazillions of weapons to choose from.
The game's mechanics have been updated and improved, with new low-gravity environments and oxygen management systems, allowing the player to jump and fly through the air, as well as access previously unreachable areas of the map.
In addition to the new location, the game introduces new enemy types, like Cryo and Laser weapons, as well as new skills trees and abilities for each character. The four playable characters include Athena the Gladiator, Wilhelm the Enforcer, Nisha the Lawbringer, and Claptrap the Fragtrap.
The game's story focuses on the origin of Handsome Jack, and how he became the villainous character we know from Borderlands 2. It presents a more complex and nuanced approach to his character, shedding light on his motives and backstory.
Overall, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is a thrilling addition to the series, offering a unique feel to the gameplay with its new location and mechanics, while still retaining the series' signature humor and addictive gameplay loop.