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Review of Tiny Tina's Wonderlands on Xbox Series X/S

by Tanya Krane Tanya Krane photo Mar 2022
Cover image of Tiny Tina's Wonderlands on Xbox Series X/S
Gamefings Score: 8.5
Released: 25 Mar 2022
Genre: Action role-playing, First-person shooter
Developer: Gearbox Software
Publisher: 2K

Introduction

Tired of the same ol’ shooters where you’re thrust into combat without a shred of personality? Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands smashes its way into Xbox Series X/S and gives you an immersive experience full of wacky humor, engaging quests, and a sprinkle of fantasy! This game isn’t just another Borderlands sequel; it’s the disorderly lovechild of role-playing mayhem and hysterical storytelling, all narrated by the dynamite Tiny Tina herself, whose antics will have you cracking up while your enemies are busy getting their heads blasted off.

Gameplay

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands invites you into the whimsical and chaotic world of 'Bunkers & Badasses'—a tabletop RPG that Tina can alter on a whim. That means one moment you’ll be battling black skeletons amidst a candy-colored landscape and the next, you might find yourself knee-deep in a dungeon filled with anthropomorphic land sharks and the spirit of Christmas. Players create their own characters like a desperate culinary student awaiting final grades for their degree in Nonsense—complete with a multitude of character classes and options to mix and match abilities. Melee weapons? Absolutely! Spell slots replacing grenades? Why not! Literally transforming enemies into sheep? A suggestion, if you're feeling sassy. Combat feels like a kaleidoscope of color-fueled chaos as you dash dodge and roll around enemies with an arsenal that Borderlands is famous for—because who doesn’t want to wield a bazillion guns? The procedurally generated loot gives you enough weapons to arm a small country, while the new spell slot system replaces grenades, allowing you to rain down everything from meteors to sweet, sweet sheepage onto your foes. After conquering the main quest, players can dive into the 'Chaos Chamber' mode for endless dungeon battling fun and gear hunting—a gamer’s dream, or a chaotic nightmare, depending on who you ask.

Graphics

On the visual front, the game is strikingly beautiful; it’s a psychedelic explosion of imagination where every corner of the Wonderlands oozes charm and whimsy. Characters pop with personality—both in their designs and their animations. Whether it's skeletons with top hats or the majestic Butt Stallion, the art style is vibrant, making the world not only immersive but utterly delightful. Think of it like a fantastical playground that’s so vivid and varied you can practically feel it tickling your brain.

Conclusion

In Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, dialogue flows like an unending stream of comic gold, with voice acting that would make you question if these actors had spent too much time around Tiny Tina herself. The storyline bounces between hilarity and emotional beats, especially as you peel back the layers of Tina’s backstory. It’s a rollercoaster of whimsical adventures ideal for fans of the Borderlands series or anyone who loves a solid and ridiculous RPG experience. Sure, it might retread familiar paths from previous installments, but it manages to blanket them in enough fresh insanity that it feels entirely new! So, grab your controller, find a friend or two, and get ready to laugh until you cry—just be sure to watch out for those sheep spells!

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