Evaluating a video game can be a very challenging
task because what exactly makes a great game is highly debatable. My idea for an
exceptional video game is that a game must pass five different criteria. Number
one is good graphics. This is the category for the overall visuals of the game. Is
the video game up to date on how games it should look in this day and age? Or
is the game pushing and redefining what all new video games should look like.
Then the second criteria I am looking for is the overall sound quality of the
game. This would include any music and voice acting within the game. The third
criteria would be how playable the game controls are. I am looking to see if
the controls are too hard or too easy or just broken. The fourth is ultimately the entertainment of the game. This would include if the game is interesting,
fun, and has a gratifying story line. Lastly, I am looking at the game for its
replay value. Basically seeing whether or not a gamer plays the game one time and
puts it down. Or instead keeps on playing it for months. Ultimately, I will evaluate
Borderlands 2 through these criteria.
On
August 20, Borderlands 2 became available
to purchase around the world in almost any video game or electronics store.
This game was a sequel to the very successful Borderlands that came out in 2009. I played much of the first the
game and loved it. Thus, on the first day that Borderlands 2 was released I bought it right away and am still very
addicted to it. I am pleased to find out that the sequel is not only as good at
the prequel but in fact much better and improved. Furthermore, this game pretty much passes all my five of my criteria
with an A+. First of all, the graphics
are beautiful and much improved. The hand drawn animated world of Pandora (a
planet that the game is set in) is far more beautiful and diverse than ever
before. The characters, humans, animals, and enemies of the game all have different
and distinct looks to them. Instead of having generic looking enemies and allies
from the first game, the artists have really made an effort to change that fact
with this sequel and with ultimately great success. Moreover, the sound quality
is great and even more improved. All the hilarious dialogue is delivered perfectly
to the player. The sounds of explosions and gun fire make the game feel
superbly realistic and the music goes great with the adrenaline fueled game.
Furthermore, the controls are smooth and up to par with any other top FPS genre to date. First time gamers will have little trouble mastering the controls
to the game. I found this out by having to people who have never played or have
very little experience with the FPS genre and it only took them less than a
minute to learn the controls. Additionally, entertainment wise this game is hilarious,
action packed, interesting, and one of the best gaming experiences I have ever
had. Borderlands 2 actually has a specific
story line and an antagonist. Just this fact about the game makes the game much
better than its sequel, which lacked both a specific story line and a main
antagonist. Lastly, this game will attract gamers to replay this game many
times over. Because of its new classes and skill trees, it will entice players
to try to create the best possible character or try to master a new ones. Moreover, the cooperative multiplayer that Borderlands 2 has to offer will give
gamers another reason to play this game again and again with their friends in
this instance.
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Overall,
this game is one of the best games I have ever played. It surpassed my
expectations and met all of my criteria with flying colors. This is a must have
for any Borderlands fans and I highly
recommend it to anyone who enjoys first person shooters. If you want to have a funny,
exciting, and an adrenaline pumped ride, then Borderlands 2 is the game to get.
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