

This is not to say the gameplay is necessarily bad, but it is still only passable for what it is.

This plays heavily in Tales from the Borderlands' favor, since its characters are the most compelling reason to play the game. One major benefit to the Switch version releasing so recently is that the five-part episodic game comes in its complete form, meaning players won't have to wait to see the story's conclusion. The unlikely duo find themselves dragged into an adventure all too familiar to Borderlands: vault hunting. Rhys is a Hyperion employee stuck in middle management purgatory, while Fiona is a Pandoran con artist trying to make a living for her and her sister. Tales from the Borderlands puts players in control of dual protagonists Rhys and Fiona in a story set between the events of Borderlands 2 and 3. Related: Tales from the Borderlands May be Coming to PS5 & Xbox Series X The gameplay will not excite those who greatly enjoy the looter shooter mechanics of the mainline Borderlands titles, but the narrative is in a league of its own, featuring many characters from previous titles without entering the realm of fan service. Somewhere between full-fledged game and visual novel, Tales from the Borderlands offers a nuanced experience unique in the larger Borderlands canon. The player has limited control over character actions, usually through quick time events, while a branching story plays out dependent on dialogue chosen by the player. All other marks are property of their respective owners.Titles from Telltale Games tend to be narrative-focused, and often offer another entry into different franchises' universes that are perfect for dedicated fans. 2K and the 2K logo are trademarks of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.

Gearbox and the Gearbox Software logos are registered trademarks, and New Tales from the Borderlands and the New Tales from the Borderlands logos are trademarks, of Gearbox Enterprises, LLC. Whether it's Anu's vision of a universe that markets more than weapons, Octavio's dreams of fame and fortune, or Fran's frosty plot for revenge-their success or failure depends on you.

