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Review of Borderlands 3 on PS5

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Nov 2020
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Gamefings Score: 8.5
Platform: PS5 PS5 logo
Released: 12 Nov 2020
Genre: Action role-playing, First-person shooter
Developer: Gearbox Software
Publisher: 2K

Introduction

Welcome to the chaotic, hyper-colored world of Borderlands 3, where guns have more variations than my excuses for not doing homework! In this lunatic adventure, you get to choose from four Vault Hunters-each as unique as that one kid who claims they can do a backflip in gym class. Prepare to loot, shoot, and roll around in bad jokes and over-the-top action!

Gameplay

The gameplay is a delightful mix of gun-toting chaos and loot lust. You can tackle missions solo or form a squad of up to four (just don't forget to share that loot unless you want a fistfight). With an astonishing 1 billion guns on offer, you'll have more firepower than an overzealous pyromaniac at a fireworks show. Each of the four characters has their own skill trees, guaranteeing that you'll have friends arguing over who gets to play as the 'cool one' during game night. The main story revolves around taking down the infamous Calypso Twins and their cult of weirdos-for the last time, I swear I'm not joining your cult, Tyreen!

Graphics

Graphically, Borderlands 3 takes its signature cel-shaded aesthetic and cranks the dial up to 11-imagine a visual explosion of neon colors and cartoonish chaos. It's like stepping into a comic book that forgot to take its meds. The environments are diverse, ranging from Pandora's arid desert to lush alien planets, each crafted to make you go 'wow' and 'hey, look at that!' in equal measure. Just don't get too distracted admiring the scenery while dodging bullets.

Conclusion

Borderlands 3 is like that one awesome party that never ends. Sure, there might be some technical hiccups and a few questionable jokes, but it's a madcap joyride full of exciting gunfights and ridiculous loot. Whether you're a die-hard series fan or a newbie looking to experience pandemonium, it's hard not to have a smile on your face when you see a legendary gun drop. So grab your friends, crank up the chaos, and dive into this beautifully bonkers world where "serious" is just another word for boring!

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