Video game publisher 2K insists Telltale Games is the spiritual successor to the original,’New Tales from Borderlands‘ is a completely new game, but it retains both its adventure and narrative style. In the war-torn metropolis of Meridian City, players will control three unfortunates through gripping story sequences, mini-games and free-roam sequences on the worst day of their lives, but like each one, be careful, the choice they make can affect their progress. of the story, often in unexpected ways.
an original story
The game invites players to explore an original story filled with unexpected turns, emotions and the brand’s characteristic classic humor. “In the perpetually war-torn metropolis of Meridian, you will decide the fate of three unfortunate men who try to turn chaos into their business, along with the altruistic scientist Anu, his ambitious “street” brother Octavio, and the yogis monster Fran,” explains the title’s summary.
The gameplay proposal will pit us against a planetary invasion, a safecracker and ruthless capitalists on a cinematic journey where what happens next depends on our decisions. From the studio, they promise that every choice, big or small, can affect the way the story unfolds, and only by playing will you realize how your decisions can change the world of Borderlands.
Tales from the Borderlands…
Developed by Telltale Games, the first episode of ‘Tales from the Borderlands’ (2014) was successful, presenting a different side of the world created by Gearbox. Instead of formidable bounty hunters, mercenaries or soldiers, the adventure focuses on a group of crooks navigating the complex web of companies that dominate the futuristic universe. With this, the video game format encourages different choices, both in dialogues and actions that have an impact on the story. Available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.