Why Borderlands 2 is Still The Best in the Franchise
Though plenty of shooters use the format, Borderlands is perhaps best known for its loot-based progression system. The series began in 2009 and its most recent release, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, hit shelves in spring 2022. Tina is just one of many memorable characters in the franchise, with Pandora being inhabited by strange, lovable, and profoundly dangerous figures. Though many of its entries have been critically acclaimed, Borderlands 2 is perhaps the most revered.
The 2012 game arrived at a perfect time, offering a satisfying first-person shooter that didn't feel overly competitive like Call of Duty or story-focused like Far Cry 3. That's not to say it didn't have the makings of something great, as Borderlands remains the go-to series for co-op minded players who find fun in frantic, split-screen multiplayer. However, Borderlands 3 was a relative disappointment in comparison to its predecessor, largely because of the agonizing wait between releases that made it more difficult to reach the heights of Borderlands 2.
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands Should Give Fans More of Tina's Back Story
While a vast array of weapons is the most significant draw to the original Borderlands, its sequel found a definitive poster child with the sinister and devilishly evil Handsome Jack. Borderlands 2 isn't known for its storytelling, but most are in agreement that Jack is one of gaming's finest villains. He's insufferable, but never in a way that makes him an eyesore. In fact, Handsome Jack is easily the most compelling character in the game, so the Calypso Twins in Borderlands 3 didn't stand a chance.
Handsome Jack is given more backstory in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, a game set before the events of Borderlands 2. However, while this is a
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