Info about Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel:

Official game description:
Borderlands Collection: Pandora's Box
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This title is included in Borderlands Collection: Pandora's Box!  
About the Game
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LAUNCH INTO THE BORDERLANDS UNIVERSE AND SHOOT ‘N’ LOOT YOUR WAY THROUGH A BRAND NEW ADVENTURE THAT ROCKETS YOU ONTO PANDORA’S MOON IN BORDERLANDS: THE PRE-SEQUEL!  
Discover the story behind Borderlands 2 villain, Handsome Jack, and his rise to power. Taking place between the original Borderlands and Borderlands 2, the Pre-Sequel gives you a whole lotta new gameplay featuring the genre blending fusion of shooter and RPG mechanics that players have come to love.  
Float through the air with each low gravity jump while taking enemies down from above using new ice and laser weapons. Catch-a-ride and explore the lunar landscape with new vehicles allowing for more levels of destructive mayhem.  
**Features**  
BRING MAYHEM TO THE MOON  
Feel the moon’s low gravity with every jump and stomp.  
Cause mayhem with new weapons equipped with ice and laser capabilities!  
New enemies offer a space-based twist!  
THE RISE OF HANDSOME JACK  
Witness Handsome Jack’s rise to power.  
Dive deep into the origins of iconic Borderlands villains.  
Turn the tables and experience Handsome Jack’s side of the story.  
A NEW CLASS OF ANTIHEROES  
Play as one of four new character classes, including Wilhelm the Enforcer, Nisha the Lawbringer, and Athena the Gladiator.  
Play as a combat-ready Claptrap prototype for the first-time!  
Experience the gray morality of working alongside Handsome Jack.

Release date: Oct 13, 2014

Categories: First-Person Shooter, Cooperative Multiplayer, Character Progression, Weapon Customization, Action RPG, Exploration, Looter Shooter, Low Gravity Mechanics

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 75; verdict: Aggressive Monetization; summary: The game has significant concerns regarding its monetization practices. Key issues include the perception that the base game is incomplete without purchasing additional DLCs, high pricing for the game and its additional content, and extensive data collection practices that raise privacy concerns. These factors contribute to a negative user experience and suggest aggressive monetization strategies.
- Wiki: score 10; verdict: Needs Improvement; summary: The game suffers from significant issues related to bugs and navigation, which severely impact the user experience. Additionally, there are notable problems with insufficient in-game explanations and a heavy dependency on external guides. These issues lead to frustration and confusion among players.
- Steam Deck: score 100; verdict: Broken; summary: The analysis of user feedback reveals significant concerns about the invasive anti-cheat software and EULA changes, which are seen as severe privacy violations. Compatibility issues with the Steam Deck and performance problems under certain conditions are also notable. However, the narrative and gameplay experience, particularly the origin story of Handsome Jack, have been praised. The overall sentiment is mixed, with serious concerns about privacy and compatibility outweighing the positive aspects of the game.

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Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Unique low gravity mechanics (weight 0.54): The low gravity mechanics are frequently mentioned as a unique and enjoyable aspect of the gameplay. This feature adds variety and freshness to both movement and combat.
- Positive gameplay experience (weight 0.48): Players consistently report that the game offers enjoyable and well-balanced gameplay. The mechanics are praised for being fun and challenging, contributing to an overall positive experience.
- Engaging and well-written story (weight 0.43): The story is highlighted as one of the game's strong points. Players appreciate the well-written, engaging, and sometimes beautiful narrative that keeps them invested.
- Innovative weaponry (weight 0.37): The addition of laser guns and other unique weapons like cryo adds variety and tactical depth to the gameplay. Players find these weapons cool and enjoyable to use.
- Jack's character development (weight 0.25): Players find Jack's presence and character development to be a strong point. The story shows his transformation, which is interesting and engaging.
- High-quality graphics (weight 0.23): The game's graphics are often described as good, beautiful, and breathtaking. Players appreciate the visual quality and performance of the game.
- Enjoyable missions and atmosphere (weight 0.2): The missions and overall atmosphere of the game are described as enjoyable and fun. Players appreciate the variety and humor in the missions.
- Fun and high-quality DLC (weight 0.17): The DLCs are described as fun, funny, and of high quality. Players enjoy the additional content and find it to be a valuable part of the game.
- Wide arsenal of weapons (weight 0.16): The game offers a wide variety of weapons, which players find to be numerous and visually appealing. This variety adds to the enjoyment of the gameplay.
- Enjoyable co-op experience (weight 0.16): The co-op mode is described as fun and enjoyable. Players appreciate the multiplayer experience and find it to be a great way to play the game.
- Story better than other Borderlands games (weight 0.13): The story is often compared favorably to other games in the Borderlands series. Players find it to be better than some of the other installments, particularly in terms of character dialog and storyline.
- Underappreciated and well-balanced (weight 0.13): The game is described as underappreciated but well-balanced and of high quality. Players feel that it offers a better gameplay experience compared to some other titles in the series.

Common complaints:
- Lacks charm of Borderlands 2 (weight 0.35): Many players feel that the game does not captivate like Borderlands 2, lacking the charm and epic feel of its predecessor.
- Oxygen management is stressful (weight 0.34): The oxygen management system is widely criticized for being stressful, unpleasant, and tedious. Players find it pointless and feel it slows down gameplay, causing unnecessary problems.
- Characters lack charisma (weight 0.25): Many players find the characters, including protagonists and NPCs, lacking in charisma, sincerity, and depth, making them seem lame and uninteresting.
- Loot is underwhelming (weight 0.22): The loot system is criticized for being underwhelming and garbage, with players expressing dissatisfaction with the quality and excitement of loot.
- Game is riddled with bugs (weight 0.21): Players report numerous bugs throughout the game, some of which require restarting the game, significantly impacting the gaming experience.
- Repetitive gameplay mechanics (weight 0.18): The gameplay is criticized for being repetitive and outdated, with later levels becoming particularly monotonous. It is also compared unfavorably to previous games in the series.
- Unbalanced enemy damage (weight 0.17): Players express frustration with the balance of enemy damage, noting that enemies can deal disproportionately high damage, making combat feel unfair and difficult.
- Maps feel large and empty (weight 0.15): Players find the maps to be large but mostly empty, with invisible walls and a lack of content, making exploration feel unrewarding.
- Limited fast travel points (weight 0.14): The game is criticized for its lack of efficient fast travel systems, with limited fast travel points making navigation cumbersome.
- Game can be boring (weight 0.14): Players find the game to be boring, with an unexciting plot and a lack of visual variety contributing to the overall dullness.
- Lack of endgame content (weight 0.11): The game is criticized for its lack of endgame content compared to other Borderlands games, making it feel shorter and less substantial.
- Quests are inefficient (weight 0.11): Some quests are criticized for being inefficient, annoying, and poorly designed, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- Maps are confusing (weight 0.11): Some maps are criticized for being confusing and difficult to navigate, often requiring guides to understand the layout.
- Humor is lacking (weight 0.11): The game is criticized for its stale and absent humor, which fails to engage players and falls short compared to previous entries in the series.
- Tedious achievements and traversal (weight 0.11): Players find the achievements and traversal in the game to be tedious, adding to the overall frustration and monotony.
- Frustrating level design (weight 0.11): The level design is criticized for being frustrating, with issues related to vertical layouts and poor integration of mechanics like low gravity.
- Unbalanced and overpowered bosses (weight 0.11): Bosses are criticized for being unbalanced and overpowered, with few unique bosses adding to the frustration.
- Side missions feel like filler (weight 0.1): Side missions are criticized for being uninteresting, bland, and repetitive, feeling like filler content rather than meaningful additions to the game.
- Aussie accents can be jarring (weight 0.1): Some players find the Australian accents in the game to be jarring and annoying, detracting from the immersion and enjoyment of the game.

Gameplay feedback:
- Low gravity mechanics introduced (weight 0.84): The game introduces low gravity mechanics that significantly affect movement and combat. This includes features like reduced gravity allowing for new movements and combat strategies, and mechanics like oxygen management.
- Unique character classes and abilities (weight 0.36): The game features unique character classes, each with special abilities and skill trees. This adds depth to character customization and gameplay strategies.
- New weapon types added (weight 0.26): The game adds new types of weapons, specifically laser and cryo weapons. These new weapon types provide varied combat experiences and interactions.
- Advanced skill tree system (weight 0.26): Players can allocate skill points and develop their characters through advanced skill trees. This system is integrated with character abilities and provides a robust progression system.
- High difficulty and balancing issues (weight 0.21): Some players report high difficulty levels and balancing issues, such as lower-level enemies dealing disproportionate damage.
- Variety in enemies and weapons (weight 0.2): The game offers a wide variety of enemies and bosses, as well as a diverse arsenal of weapons, enhancing combat and gameplay experiences.
- Similar engine to Borderlands 2 (weight 0.17): The game uses the same engine and core gameplay mechanics as Borderlands 2. It was developed by a different and smaller team than Gearbox.
- Co-op and single-player modes (weight 0.15): The game supports both co-op multiplayer and single-player modes, offering flexibility in how players can experience the story-driven gameplay.
- Great gunplay mechanics (weight 0.12): The game's main concept revolves around gunplay, which is highly praised for being solid and enjoyable.
- Story follows Borderlands lore (weight 0.11): The story is set between Borderlands and Borderlands 2, focusing on Handsome Jack's transformation and following up from the ending of Borderlands 1.
- Character-driven narrative (weight 0.11): The game features a character-driven narrative with a focus on character development, providing a story-rich experience.

Performance notes:
- Performance issues and FPS drops (weight 0.29): Players report various performance issues such as FPS drops, freezes, and choppy gameplay. These issues occur even on high-end hardware.
- Quest and mission bugs (weight 0.26): There are numerous bugs related to quests and missions, including bugs that block progression and issues with quest givers.
- Frequent game crashes (weight 0.22): The game experiences frequent crashes, including crashes after launch, crashes to desktop, and crashes that prevent the game from launching.
- Compatibility and optimization (weight 0.15): The game runs smoothly on certain platforms like Steam Deck and under Linux using Proton. However, it is not optimized for all hardware configurations.
- Technical and DirectX issues (weight 0.14): There are various technical issues reported, including DirectX-related problems and the need for specific programs or file changes for improvement.
- Graphical improvements and issues (weight 0.12): The game is noted to be graphically cleaner and nicer than its predecessor, but there are also reports of severe graphical artifacts and issues with non-Nvidia graphics cards.
- Hardware and system requirements (weight 0.12): The game has fast PC requirements and is demanding on high-end hardware. Some players suggest specific system configurations for better performance.
- Game restarts required (weight 0.12): Certain bugs and issues necessitate restarting the game, causing inconvenience to players.
- Audio and sound issues (weight 0.08): Players have reported missing sound effects and dialogue audio in cutscenes, affecting the overall gaming experience.
- Cloud sync and server issues (weight 0.08): There are issues related to cloud sync and server connections, affecting the gameplay experience.
- Controller and menu issues (weight 0.05): Some players report that menus require a controller, which can be inconvenient for those using other input methods.

Recommendations:
- Recommended for Borderlands fans (weight 0.58): This game is highly recommended for fans of the Borderlands series, particularly those who enjoyed Borderlands 2. It is suggested to play after completing Borderlands 2.
- Recommended for looter-shooter fans (weight 0.51): Fans of looter-shooter games are likely to enjoy this game, as it fits well within the genre.
- Buy on sale (weight 0.25): Some players suggest buying the game on sale or at a significant discount to get the best value.
- Play Borderlands 2 first (weight 0.16): It is recommended to play Borderlands 2 before starting this game to better understand the story and gameplay mechanics.
- Worth playing despite issues (weight 0.15): Despite some issues, many players find the game worth playing for its story, characters, and skill trees.
- Recommended for series completionists (weight 0.13): Completionists and fans of the series who want to see and know everything are recommended to play this game.
- Worth the price (weight 0.12): Many players feel the game is worth the price, with some recommending it at a specific price point of $15.
- Good for co-op play (weight 0.08): The game is recommended for cooperative play with friends, enhancing the overall experience.
- Avoid for newcomers (weight 0.08): Newcomers to the series are advised to avoid this game and start with earlier entries in the series.
- Not essential but nice (weight 0.07): The game is considered nice but not essential. It is seen as a bit like a giant DLC with some good ideas.
- Solid casual experience (weight 0.05): The game offers a solid casual playthrough experience, making it a good choice for casual gamers.

Other player notes:
- Turned off the noise (weight 0.05): Players reported turning off the noise, possibly indicating dissatisfaction with the game's audio elements.

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.21): Players are frustrated by a variety of technical and gameplay issues. Frequent game crashes, poor checkpoint design, and mandatory side missions contribute to a difficult and annoying experience. Additionally, gameplay mechanics such as low-gravity and oxygen management, along with repetitive gameplay and bugs, further exacerbate the frustration.
- Disappointment (weight 0.17): Players express disappointment due to the game's lack of innovation and shallow gameplay compared to previous entries in the series. The absence of certain features like laser guns, lack of endgame content, and unengaging plot and NPCs contribute to this sentiment. Additionally, the game's overall quality and lack of polish, along with frustrating mechanics, lead to a feeling of downgrade and tedium.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.12): Players enjoy the game's fun gameplay mechanics, humor, and unique setting. The chaotic and absurd plot, along with the depth of build variety and character abilities, contribute to an overall enjoyable experience. Additionally, the smooth gameplay mechanics, enjoyable story, and fun co-op mode enhance the enjoyment.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.11): Players are satisfied with the game's overall positive experience, including the new mechanics and plot. The improved gameplay mechanics, strong story, and interesting storyline contribute to this satisfaction. Additionally, the game's performance on different platforms and the enjoyment of specific mechanics like low gravity and laser weapons add to the positive experience.
- Excitement (weight 0.06): Players are excited about the game's unique mechanics such as low gravity, oxygen management, and new weapon types like lasers and cryo. The game's features and story generate enthusiasm, and the cool moveset and character mechanics add to the excitement. The space theme and story also contribute to the overall hype.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.04): Players feel nostalgic due to the return of familiar characters, classic humor, and references to previous games in the series. The connection to older Borderlands games and the comparison to previous entries evoke a sense of nostalgia. Additionally, the game's ability to mix familiarity with novelty brings back fond memories of playing earlier installments.
- Anger (weight 0.03): Players are angry due to poor gameplay mechanics, performance issues, and disappointing game quality. Difficult boss fights and frustration with character actions and motivations contribute to this anger. Additionally, the poor writing and uninspired worlds, along with the game's accents and dialogue, further exacerbate the anger.
- Joy (weight 0.03): Players experience joy from the fun gameplay, humor, and enjoyable characters and story. The laser weapons and the fun of exploring the moon contribute to this joy. Additionally, the movement and skill trees, along with the fun characters, enhance the overall enjoyable experience.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.02): Players are enthusiastic due to the positive comparison to previous games in the series and the recommendation to play the game. The detailed description of game elements and positive comments about the story and characters contribute to this enthusiasm. Additionally, the positive comments about characters and gameplay enhance the overall excitement.
- Appreciation (weight 0.02): Players appreciate the game's unique environments and the experimental spin-off feel. The representation in the game and the discovery of new planets contribute to this appreciation. Additionally, the game's ability to change the way of playing and the praise for the environments enhance the overall positive experience.
- Boredom (weight 0.02): Players feel bored due to the repetitive maps and respawn of monsters. The game's lack of hook and the overall boring gameplay contribute to this boredom. Additionally, the repetitive nature of the game and the lack of variety in missions further exacerbate the feeling of tedium.
- Surprise (weight 0.01): Players are pleasantly surprised by the story and gameplay. The fun of exploring a character's backstory and the overall better-than-expected experience contribute to this surprise. Additionally, the game's ability to exceed initial expectations and the enjoyable storyline enhance the overall positive experience.
- Positive (weight 0.01): Players have a positive experience due to the great gunplay and story. The amazing story and fun characters, along with the overall great gameplay, contribute to this positivity. Additionally, the enjoyable overall experience and the positive ratings across various categories enhance the overall positive sentiment.
- Happiness (weight 0.01): Players feel happy due to the interesting experience and the recommendation of the game. The positive ratings across various categories and the enjoyable gameplay contribute to this happiness. Additionally, the overall positive experience and the fun characters and story enhance the overall enjoyable experience.
- Excited (weight 0.01): Players are excited about the unique gameplay mechanics such as low gravity and oxygen management. The cool moveset and character mechanics, along with the fun of using laser weapons, contribute to this excitement. Additionally, the game's ability to change the way of playing and the enjoyable weapons enhance the overall positive experience.
- Happy (weight 0.01): Players feel happy due to the enjoyable gameplay and the fun of using laser weapons. The cool moveset and character mechanics, along with the overall positive experience, contribute to this happiness. Additionally, the game's ability to provide a fun and enjoyable experience enhances the overall positive sentiment.
- Sadness (weight 0.01): Players feel sad due to the short shelf life of the game and the few people who finished it. The lack of longevity and the overall disappointing experience contribute to this sadness. Additionally, the game's inability to retain players and the lack of endgame content further exacerbate the feeling of sadness.
- Annoyance (weight 0.01): Players are annoyed by the writing, dialogue, and voice acting, along with various gameplay mechanics. The self-aware jokes and the obvious statements contribute to this annoyance. Additionally, the poor writing and the frustrating mechanics further exacerbate the feeling of irritation.
- Interest (weight 0.01): Players are interested in the game's attempt to make a sympathetic backstory for a character. The unique gameplay mechanics and the different fights contribute to this interest. Additionally, the game's ability to provide a different and interesting experience enhances the overall positive sentiment.}