Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands is Gearbox Software’s best game. Building on the studio’s successful Borderlands formula, this experience adds an element of whimsy to the familiar shooter horror genre and provides so much firepower that you’ll think you’re in the middle of nowhere. wear the Infinity Gauntlet. With its goofy side and always trying to make you laugh, Wonderlands impresses with its distinct charm and careful handling of characters and worlds, leaving you both on a journey that doesn’t go unnoticed. I don’t want to end.
Early in the game, we know that Borderlands mainstay Tiny Tina invited a few of her friends to play a board game called Bunkers & Badasses, which is essentially Borderlands’ version of Dungeons & Dragons. . Tina is the game’s Dungeon Master, and you’re the newest rookie on the team – a hero you design, down to in-depth knowledge of classes and details of facial features.
Hilarious chemistry is instantly established between Tina and her friends, each of whom delivers humorous jokes and the feeling that they know each other well. Tina is once again brilliantly brought to life by Ashly Burch, well-played with the careless adventure qualities of Captain Valentine (Andy Samberg), the strict rule-following instruction of the cyborg Frette (Wanda). Sykes), and the dishonest and vile virtues of the Dragon Lord (Will Arnett). These strong personalities are often entertaining and make the search an absolute blast, as you never know how they will react to the situation. The story springs up between Tina and her colleagues sitting at the game table discussing the next chapter in the adventure, and your character dreams about it and travels into that scenario, a point where The player is given control. This story flow works incredibly well and is a great way to wrap up chapters and set up the next event at hand.
Tina has the greatest influence on the quest and can use her god-like powers to change it at any time. With her imagination leading the way, she can transform an ordinary forest into a magical kingdom of mushrooms – a stunning visual transformation you witness as you run through the environment. Your party members also have influence on the world and can suggest their characters do something to overcome a challenge, such as Valentine romanticizing a drawbridge to make it open. Or the whole group works together to figure out how to remove a cheese roll from the chessboard. The situations are often grotesque, nicely written, and enjoyable to watch to the end.
Quests engage you with humorous settings and shine in combat, giving a good reason to unleash everything you have in your arsenal. Borderlands’ overuse of weapons is alive and well in Wonderlands and is further improved with a wide selection of spells. The gunfights are overrated and feel like Borderlands, but with more emphasis through fantasy elements. For example, in a battle against land sharks, I alternated between an explosive crossbow and an acid gun to chain enemies together in a spray of saliva. My pet shoots fire at these enemies as it charges into the battlefield, and I’ve added elemental chaos to the mix by firing electric crows from my fingertips. If an enemy somehow survives this frenzied attack, I can smash them with a large hammer that creates an earthquake. You start the game off strong and get to the point of becoming an absurd war machine halfway through when the class matching feature is activated – an absolutely brilliant proposition.
Dropped loot enemies can completely change the load and approach to combat. Most of the weapons are extremely unique, combining fantasy weapons with modern weapons to create something remarkable. The devastation caused by rarer weapons provides plenty of incentive to scour environments for secret treasures and engage in side activities. I also enjoy diving into smaller wave-based dungeons to earn items that unlock even bigger secrets. Thanks to the smooth background mechanics and clever hiding areas, exploring the world is fun. There’s plenty to keep you busy, including story-rich side quests that expand with you and never get too easy, and a great post-game dungeon known as the Changing Room of Chaos every time you walk in. This endless gauntlet is a great way to level up and unlock the Mythic rank.
Borderlands DNA is recognizable in most Wonderlands, with the exception of the underworld, which has much in common with an old Final Fantasy game. The perspective will change from first person to perspective when you enter and you can no longer participate in combat. Overworld eliminates most downtime in Borderlands games. You move between zones quickly and within seconds can participate in any activity. Underworld holds a lot of secrets, as well as a lot of humour, and does an excellent job of charting progress, so you know what you’ve accomplished and still need to improve.
Wonderlands’ cooperative gameplay couldn’t be better, offering an experience where everyone is equal on the battlefield. A level 5 player will encounter a level 5 enemy, while that enemy reads level 20 to a level 20 player – meaning you don’t need to get XP or power levels to play with friends. Players can also define how the loot will be divided, allowing everyone to claim their own rewards or to share. Crossplay and split-screen modes are both offered, but I also didn’t get a chance to see them during my review.
Wonderlands is upbeat and fun from start to finish, offering a rewarding adventure filled with goofy characters, imaginative bosses, and a great sense of ownership over your character through all. Even if one of Borderlands’ most beloved characters takes the lead, the experience feels like the beginning of something new: a rare spin-off from an existing series that deserves a lot of attention. attention. As someone who has played a lot of Dungeons & Dragons, I love the fact that Wonderlands regularly reminds me of rolling a 20-sided dice with my friends. It’s a love letter to spot-on creativity and friends who enjoy each other’s company in a trusting world.
