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Borderlands (2009)

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Gearbox Software's Borderlands, released in 2009, combines first-person shooting with action role-playing progression on the hostile planet Pandora. Four playable character classes bring different abilities to quests and encounters with the world's dangerous inhabitants. Weapons generated from combinations of parts and properties make finding and comparing loot a central activity, helping establish the familiar looter-shooter formula. Its stylized outlines and painted textures create a comic-book appearance often described as cel-shaded.

That visual treatment gives the harsh frontier setting a distinct identity, while cooperative play lets a group share the campaign. The appeal lies in the repeated cycle of fighting enemies, collecting equipment and developing a chosen class. It suits players who prefer loot-driven combat and character growth to a tightly directed shooter with a fixed arsenal.

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Who developed the original Borderlands game?

The first-person shooter and action role-playing game was developed by Gearbox Software and released in 2009. It was published by 2K Games for platforms including PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

What happened to Borderlands' graphics before it was released?

Originally, Borderlands featured a realistic, gritty art style, but it was changed late in development to a distinctive cel-shaded, comic-book aesthetic. This change was made to help the game stand out visually among other shooters on the market.

What are the four playable classes in the original Borderlands?

Players select from four distinct character classes: Roland the Soldier, Lilith the Siren, Mordecai the Hunter, and Brick the Berserker. Each character has unique skill trees and action abilities, such as deploying a turret or going invisible.

What is the name of the planet where Borderlands takes place?

The game is set on the fictional, desolate planet of Pandora. Players take on the role of Vault Hunters seeking an ancient alien vault rumored to contain vast, hidden treasures.

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