Check it out on Steam: bit.ly/Up9BPI Check it out on GamersGate: bit.ly/Up9NOP Totalbiscuit brings you an in-depth look at the recently released and much anticipated sequel to the very successful Borderlands.
lol @ people saying zer0 is underpowered. just because his ability requires you to do actual work yourself doesn't make him bad. the invisibility is FANTASTIC to run away and reload while invisible, spot your enemies highlighted blue, and take them out with one bonus-damage critical sniper rifle headshot. it also recharged super quick and his melee range + damage is incredible at later levels. axton, maya, and gaige definitely have better abilities but zero0's is nowhere close to bad. i did my first playthrough solo with him and had no problems at all. just use some strategy and put your skill points in the right stuff that'll help you get through the game alone and you'll rock it like a hurricane.
TotalBiscuit: ''If you didnt like the original borderlands, you wont like this one'' Me: I hated the original due to the lack of context (story), and also no original characters to play as. Also the terrible matchmaking AND SKILLS. All my problems are fixed here. I actialy LOVE this game now! I have 3 characters. Axton: level 57 Psycho: level 70 Maya: level 23 Yeah. Im addicted to this game!
@@goliver9991 Wrong. Phalanx Shield, Mag Lock, Longbow. These skills would like to have a talk with you. And that's just Axton. Also, while you're probably just exaggerating with the "+0.1%" skills, fuck it, I don't care, somebody who hasn't played the game yet might see your comment and take your word on it, the increases are larger than 0.1%, that claim is wrong. Also, every skill doesn't have to be crazy cool new thing, those percentage increase buff skills are there for a reason, and you will need them, and they will save your life in the game.
This is one of those games that sucks in the first 5 hours which will turn a lot of peoples off (I was turned off) but after 10 hours, it gets a whole lot better. Claptrap, that annoying little robot, has this one absolutely pointless side quest in terms of gameplay after like 10 hours in. But in terms of story, holy crap it was some of the saddest. I genuinely feel bad about that guy. It's seriously depressing and he's kind of relatable in that way. I'm not going to spoil it because it's really depressing which is surprising for an over the top game.
Am I the only one who thinks that the ridiculously bad humor of claptrap is actually fun? I actually laughed at how he annoyed other people in sanctuary with his 'beatboxing'
CL4P-TP is the ultimate troll. Those who find some enjoyment out of the irritation of others should find his character quite entertaining. Obviously there are some people who simply can't stand this style of humor, so he is certainly a polarizing character. I personally love him, but I understand that he is not for everybody.
Cant believe he didnt figure the arows near the weapon stats, when you look at it when NOT in the menu, indicate what stat it improves over the curently selected.
It doesn't tell you how much better or worse it is. Also, stats alone don't tell you enough, unless the guns being compared are two variants of the exact same base gun. manufacturer, level, color, and modifiers make such a huge difference. That purple he sold seemed bad because of the numbers, but who knows how it would have performed in practice.
berin99 true but like 60% of the time guns aren't different at all and numbers are valid reasons to switch but for example if you find an etech dart gun that's fully better than your shitty little dahl pistol...then obviously its not better in any way because dart guns fucking suck...
I mostly like your first impressions but this one. Wow. You really have to be in these kind of games and you seem not to be as much in it. I think it developed amazingly in comparison to borderlands 1. Loot System was improved, UI and HUD were improved and the whole Story is better. They fucked up the weaponbalancing (seriously the DPUH is the only weapon useable on OP 0-8) but still this is an amazing game which i didn't played 300+ hours just because i wanted to get through it (actually i completed it more than 16 times and it honestly never got boring) *deep breath* still a good video
There were a few things that disagreed about you're review where others I completely agreed on. First off, the skills aren't interesting? In Borderlands 1, I had more skill points then I wanted. In Borderlands 2, every single skill I get, I know exactly where to put it considering the build I'm working on. I will admit, Axton's skills felt rather bland but what felt bland about them was how balanced they became. Throughout all playthroughs, Axton stayed pretty much the same through all playthroughs considering he didn't have to many game changers besides slag turrets which is AWESOME in True Vault Hunter Mode and Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode. Other characters had major game changers and skills that could be INSANELY buffed such as Salvadors Moneyshot and Zero's melee capstone skill. Second, the game is the same as Borderlands 1? Thats the same thing as saying it's the same as a game such as Call of Duty, Battlefield, etc. This game improved on many aspects such as the UI. In Borderlands 1, it was buggy, cluttered. In Borderlands 2, it is much smoother although navigating through it is much easier on console. Yes, it is like Borderlands 1 but thats heaping it into the FPS genre and saying its the same as other FPS games. Also the shooting in it is also MUCH better. The gun sounds in Borderlands 1 felt rather drab, boring. In Borderlands 2 there are a clutter of different sounds and effects the guns do. Ever used a Double Unkept Harold or a Flakker? Guns in Borderlands 2 have a much different variety then Borderlands 1. What I do agree with you though is the tutorial. Borderlands 1 tutorial was shorter but the beginning also felt incredibly slow. Things only started to pick up at the level 15-20 mark. In Borderlands 2, the tutorial was also just as slow. It's what prevented me from starting a new game by myself. Also being co-op oriented is pretty true. In True Vault Hunter Mode and Ultimate Vault Hunter, co-op is required unless you're properly specced, properly geared, etc. However, I've had characters I've completely leveled all the way through the playthroughs without any help. Then again, this is just me making an opinion on you're video. Like the gameplay though, interesting you got some Legendary's that soon though!
Can't fault TB for his early criticisms, because a lot of them are proved inaccurate much later in the game (except Phasewalk was amazingly Overpowered in the original, even though he said it sucks, mainly because I think he was using it wrong, you were suppose to use it as an escape and full heal instead of a stealth into combat): i.e. Zer0 being underpowered and Maya being overpowered (the opposite on both is true) and the passive skills not having an impact and being boring while they actually provide a great level of balance late game. When properly configured they can make you unstoppable without having to worry about multiple action skills with just a pure focus on combat (i.e. lvl 72 Gunzerker). Although this is probably just a Borderlands vet being picky considering I've logged 400+ on 2 and well more than that on the original... (Also, adding maximum grenades is really really great... try throwing 10 Bouncing Bonny's at once and try to honestly tell me you've seen something better in an FPS... :P)
I disagree with a lot of what Totalbiscuit said. This is my personal favorite game of all time. I have over 500 hours on it and i loved almost every second. Best class is hands down the Siren in terms overall usefulness. And i have lvl 72 Siren, Mechro, Psycho, and Zer0. On lvl 27 of the Commando so far and he is pretty much as boring as i thought he would be.
completely accurate review. I tried to play it years ago on xbox 360, but couldn't get through the first hour. I found it unbearably annoying and tedious.. However, just yesterday got it for ps4, and played it for two days non stop. I suppose I've lowered my standards for games, but I really wanted a lengthy and atmospheric machine gun experience. Im overwhelmingly glad that I tried it again. All the giant insects, and monsters, robots, and miscreants to shoot provide such a variety. My major complaint is that it is obnoxious. Midgets and Dwarves are not the kind of people to be used as cannon fodder as some part of a lame sick joke to market multimedia product to teenagers. Thats their angle on this franchise, is to gear it towards teens... still great machine gunning, but in ten years it will probably be viewed back upon as quasi-rascist, for its use of midgets.
no bro its just that no other game is reaching that level of machine gunning,btw i'm sickly tired of division 2 the endgame is lackluster at best,when bl2 first came out,I thought it was a good game not something ground breaking or fantabulous,now after such atrocious games such as destiny,anthem etc,i just want a good game,from my perspective they are doing everything right with bl3 and i'm hyped about it,though we need to be cautious as game dev'd companies aren't our friends.also RIP totalbiscuit.feelsbadman.
The only issue I consistently run into is that the menu freaks out occasionally if you mousewheel through your inventory. Also I really appreciated the reload speed. Did a One Shot Sniper Zero character, amazing.
Dang, i know theres some improvements and i like some parts but i have problems finishing the game, 4 years in the making, the last time i tried to finish it I ended it in the same spot and meh... it doesn't pull me, few weeks ago i started it all because i didnt had the save, but this time went further in, but dont know why , since i forgot spending some points and tokens, the game is easier, and the main antagonist is kinda average. And TB, rest in piece man, hope now your metal emperor days in the 40k universe be Glorious.
A lot of people just don't know how to use Zer0. I tend to compare him more to Lilith than Mordecai, btw. The active skill is really similar, so if you played the Siren in the first chapter it won't feel that impossible to play Zer0 in the second one.
That's what she's known for, they all have their different purpose, but she is definitely the best one for clumping all the enemies together...and healing friendlies!
The Flame of the Firehawk is a Legendary Nova Shield manufactured by Maliwan. The Flame of the Firehawk is obtained from the mission Cult Following: The Enkindling located in Frostburn Canyon. And you were saying?
If he's complaining about boring skills, the commando isn't helping the game's case. Other classes like the psycho (yes I know that wasn't out when this was filmed) have really interesting skills
I have a question that some people might be able to answer. Is it worth finding random players to play the story with, with the "Find Games" button? Let me explain.. I haven't beaten the story. I haven't even come close. I'm also not that great at the game. I don't know where everything is, or where the secret hidden stuff is. I don't know what guns are best right off hand, it'll take me a second to pick one. I'm not the fastest at the game..I like to take my time and look around. If I played, I'd probably want to start a new story with a new character, and go from there. So..what I'm wondering.. Is would it be worth playing with random players through the "find games" option? My guess with how it would go, is that I'd get in with some people, and they'd rush ahead, stealing all the good items, and completing things, while I'm still 10 miles back taking my time looking around. I also don't know if there's a way to start a new story specifically that way, or if playing with a new character would be worth it, since other people might have their high level characters already. On a different topic.. I agree that the first part of the game is boring, annoying, and the replay value on it is stupid. They put a large focus on playing the game multiple times by having new game plus and stuff..allowing multiple characters, and whatever else, but then they make the first 2 hours of the game boring as hell, so you almost don't WANT to start a new story. I'm the kind of person that'll start new games almost constantly. Not because I want to, but because I'll play for a bit..take a break, then forget what I was doing in the game, so I'll start over in order to replay what I forgot.. But the intro is just..SO boring. As far as Claptrap goes.. I actually enjoyed him the first time. Every time after that was annoying as hell. For the passive skills. I don't mind passive skills honestly. I like plus number reload speed and stuff. But I agree the skills in BL2 are a bit boring. I'd like to have seen some bigger boosts to the passive skills. Rather than like plus 1 grenade, make it plus 3 or 4 grenades. Give me a reason to really want that upgrade As for the boss. One thing you have to take note of in Borderlands 2(not sure about 1), is that if you run away, the enemies tend to leave you alone. Like, they don't want to leave their area. So if you're getting killed easily, just back up until the red dot disappears, and snipe him. Or rush back in get a few shots and back up. That one boss was easy as hell for me doing that.
You could also go on a skype call with one of your friends and play the game if you are afraid of them taking loot or just going too fast. Or just play with a steam friend.
The game also gets a little harder with more players. Guys are tougher, and they come in greater numbers. I played both solo and with a friend, so yeah, I had time to compare and figure it all out. The ending is fabulous. Find some honest people that won't steal all of the loot, or play with some friends, and you'll have a good time.
Really, I loved this game and is my favorite game next to far cry 3, and trust me, the more you play it, the better it gets, and when borderlands 3 comes out or is confirmed, I am going to go fucking insane out of happiness,and doing playthroughs with other players is soooo much fun. And the comedy of the game at some times is amazing and claptrap is one of my favorite characters, he is supposed to be annoying for comedical reasons. Give the game some time
@@BigWheel. 9 years later, I can say the story of BL3 was a let-down but the gameplay loop is satisfying and dynamic, especially in the end-game. BL2 suffered from build optimization, where fewer and fewer playstyles were viable as UVHM and OP came out. BL3 doesn’t have that problem, at least to the same extent. All classes are viable even at Mayhem 10 if you dip your toes in the meta a little. I personally prefer Mayhem to OP for late-game progression, since it forces you to use all of the elemental damage in your arsenal. Thanks for taking me back to this comment, I was like 12 when I wrote it lol
I got border lands 2 in a Walmart bundle which game with Spec ops the line, border lands 2 and mafia 2 and it only costed $20 (USD). Haven't played any of the those games besides from border lands 2 but I can already say its definitely already payed me back in full for the great variant in weapons and side missions. I'd say if you liked any of the elder scrolls games then it will definitely amuse you. I also kind of like clap trap, I've definitely seen worse characters to baby sit and follow around.
I really didn't care for the first Borderlands but I LOVE Borderlands 2. What won me over was a much more interesting story, great voice acting, fa nominal writing, and amazing characters.
This review was the norm when BL2 first released. It did have issues, pacing was bad, enemies were bullet spongues, most people hated almost all the new characters outside of Tina. People especially hated Handsome Jack, which is flipped today. Of course over time there was constant upkeep that slowly changed people minds on the game, including just growing more attached to the characters over time. I think most contraversial aspect of TB's take on BL2 was the idea that "Every game is better with friends, a game being better with friends isn't actually a accomplishment". People seem to really dislike that notion at the time. But beside that a lot of the criticism that was shared in this video was very common among those who played it at launch. Ironically a lot of the criticism of BL3 is pretty similar to people criticism of BL2 at launch.
I found the tutorial part of the game to be perfect fro someone like me who has not played this kind of a FPS rpg type of game before. It went by pretty damn fast.
My friends hate on this game. They talk shit about the graphics, yet they play Minecraft. Now Minecraft is a good game, don't get me wrong, but if you play Minecraft as a main source of entertainment, any argument you make about sub-par graphics of another game should be invalidated by the fact that you play Minecraft regularly.
First time I've actually disagreed with you on a game, shockingly. When you're in the heat of battle, that "+2% to reload speed" can save your life. Get it beefed up a bit, it goes across all characters on your profile, and with other perks you can end up +30% reload speed. This makes for SMG reloads to be almost instant if they had something like a bullpup clip. It's downright madness. But I will agree claptrap is an annoying hotdog that if I played on PC I'd remove or mute his audio files.
RIP. Its 2022 and your still missed. (I wish youtube would stop making me change my memorial comment every 20ish videos or so. when did they implement this new annoyance?)
Loved me some Fallout New Vegas. Second fave game ever behind City of Heroes. (R.I.P.) but yeah, I agree with JM Mitchell. While FONV and BL2 share a dystopic, everybody-is-dumb-and-panicky setting, they are very different. Fallout New Vegas is slow, relaxing and meditative where Borderlands appeals to your inner frenetic, freak-hoarder, pack rat.
Really bad review. Normally I like your wtf videos but this one is terrible. You were doing a quest which is meant for level 6 and you were level 12 with a legendary? Complaining about comparing weapons because you have to look at a different part of the screen. What? Complaining about difficulty because you haven't learned how to deal with enemies with shields yet? Also I love claptrap and the 1st time I did the opening 2hours I found it very entertaining.
Oh god, DR mercy on true vault hunter mode solo as a Zer0, the horror. If you dont go matrix on his ass and dodge every single bullet you get murdered and have to start the entire fight from the get go again. Had to respec from sniper to cunning and i had to outlvl/be of equal to level to stand a chance, man Zer0 is really underpowered in solo but great in multiplayer. Hes like a dps in an mmo game, he does great damage but is really a glasscannon
so basically, every game sucks... in the view of TB. There are only bad components in every game, because TB seems to dislike every game for some minor problem. "if you don't enjoy the original Borderland game, then you probably won't enjoy this one...they are pretty much the same game", that's why it is called Borderland 2, it's the same game with new components and story. What exactly are you looking for? An Italian plummer smashing mushrooms? And tbh i watched quite a few of your videos, they are almost all about negative focus on the games. Pretty much every in-depth review are just first impression, you judged the game by the first one or two hours of the game, then you make a video saying what is bad and what isn't good enough. You know sometime you would affect some gamers to get the game or not, which they might miss out the joy brought by those amazing games. Or you should finish the game and THEN do a review, because some of your statements are just what we call 'noob' statements. As a reviewer, you should really focus on both side of good and bad, not just bad. Because all i see is you stomping on the hard works those producers had made, and starting moaning about the game just because the game style and mechanic are not going your favorite way.
Any loot, legendary or not, has a chance to drop from any enemy, chest, or Bullymong pile. Granted, it's much much lower than the actual source it's supposed to drop from, but I've seen people get Infinity pistols out of Bullymong piles (where they belong).
Actually Zero's Bloodshed tree makes me use deception a whole lot more than I would. because of the extra melee damage it does and the exploding hologram in one of the other trees.
