TSA Staff: Game of the Year #5
I was walking down the street...Published 14/12/2009 at 13:00 by djhsecondnature
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Borderlands. This sci-fi role-playing shooter has really impressed us at TSA Towers. Developed by Gearbox Software for both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, this distinctly styled game was receiving quite a bit of coverage prior to its release. Whether it was for the scale of weaponry that was available, or the mildly controversial box art, Borderlands ensured it got mentioned. Releasing during a period with some other massive titles, it did well to avoid becoming overshadowed and continues to draw gamers in with the release of Zombie-based DLC and the upcoming arena DLC. It may not be the most perfect game in the world, but the enjoyment from playing it and the sheer amount of replayability all came into consideration when Borderlands received an 8/10 from TSA. Borderlands was a title we hoped to enjoy and became one we loved; it is TheSixthAxis’ fifth favourite game of 2009.
With weeks of preparation and hard graft it’s time to unveil our first TSA Game of the Year video:
Whilst you’re now eager to either slip your Borderlands disc into your console of choice or run out to the shops to buy a copy, we’ll make you a little more eager to do so with what some of the staff thought:
“Excellent atmosphere, wild-west swagger and Mad Max insanity. On the outside it looks and plays like a shooter but underneath it’s a very well realised RPG levelling system with MMO loot-collection. It is one of those super-rare moments in the gaming world where we can say we were present at the birth of a potential new genre.” – Peter Chapman
“Do you feel that games have become too complicated recently? If you’re the type that likes just simple, mindless fun, then Borderlands is just for you. If you have some buddies to play online with, then I can assure you that no other game will provide you with as much entertainment. It truly is a blast to do a mission with your mates, using the absolute mental number of guns the game can create. The RPG elements are beautifully placed in the game, like icing on a sweet, sweet cake. The game is frankly mental in all regards, the characters, the guns, the gameplay. You simply just cannot go wrong with Borderlands.” – Zuler
Tomorrow, we bring you our fourth favourite. Are you excited?
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jonny_bolton | 14/12/2009 14:10
Chooses The Impossible
1986 TSA Points | Member since: Oct 2008
I’ve been meaning to pick this up. Everytime I go to work I have to resist buying it due to lack of funds.
One quick qeustion: Is there a complete offline multiplayer story mode in here?
Radboud | 14/12/2009 14:27
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973 TSA Points | Member since: Nov 2008
There is only one “story”.
Which you can play alone, online multiplayer and/or offline multiplayer…..
only problem with offline multiplayer is the fact that you can not import a character from another PSN-ID like in Sacred2 (if you know that one)….
Radboud | 14/12/2009 14:25
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973 TSA Points | Member since: Nov 2008
Awesome vid guys!!
Borderlands could have been more to the top in my book, but 5th is a good place to be too
And I am looking forward to the next one! Very well done and good feature!
PoolieMike | 14/12/2009 14:38
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297 TSA Points | Member since: Oct 2008
I already completed this, it’sa great game but sadly lacking in replayability.
dnjeremy | 14/12/2009 15:06
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60 TSA Points | Member since: Mar 2009
This game is really good, especially in co-op ! Good choice !
BadBoyBoogie | 14/12/2009 15:12
Let There Be Rock
2689 TSA Points | Member since: Mar 2009
I’ve heard a lot of good things about this game, so it’s good to see TSA rate it highly. Definitely on my ‘to get’ list.
Zuler | 14/12/2009 15:24
Team TSA: Writer
10499 TSA Points | Member since: Apr 2009
Great work Colossalblue, can’t wait to see what’s next!
Or maybe I already have…
hazelam | 14/12/2009 18:21
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3950 TSA Points | Member since: Feb 2009
didn’t like the look of this game at first, not the biggest fps fan, but i borrowed it and bloody hell if i didn’t love it.
still not a big fan of the fps genre, somehow i always manage to get stuck on scenery behind me that i can’t see, those plant things seem designed specifically for just that purpose and those skags a one of the most annoying enemies i’ve come up against in any game, but despite all that i was enjoying the hell out of the game.
i borrowed the xbox version so i didn’t get to try the multiplayer but i want to get the ps3 version at some point, so then i will.
adam sessler did a piece about this game entitled “grinding is good” and i agree with him, it’s pretty repetitive, especially fighting the skags, but it’s great fun.
and that’s the most important thing.
something rockstar should remember while they’re making gta v.
parker | 14/12/2009 18:46
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1033 TSA Points | Member since: Apr 2009
I can’t wait to get this game now.. Will have to wait until December 31st though (Birthday), as I have asked for it as a present. From what I have seen of it, it looks to be a really solid game.
spooferbarnabas | 14/12/2009 19:10
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1604 TSA Points | Member since: Jun 2009
Great game, playing online with friends is great fun and the amount of guns you get is mental.
Great work on the video and stuff.
Aitrus | 14/12/2009 21:50
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1488 TSA Points | Member since: Sep 2008
Awesome video!
AJ | 14/12/2009 22:05
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1485 TSA Points | Member since: Oct 2008
I wonder what #1 will be…
They are in some sort of order, right?
colossalblue | 14/12/2009 22:25
Team TSA: Editor
1398 TSA Points | Member since: Forever
yes, this is a countdown based on the staff’s votes which Davs collated. So Borderlands was voted by TSA staff as our 5th favourite game of the year.
There will be one video each day so number one will be named on Friday…
SYY2127 | 15/12/2009 03:09
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578 TSA Points | Member since: Forever
Was It really that good?
radicalrandy | 19/12/2009 21:45
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5 TSA Points | Member since: Dec 2009
Uncharted 2 and Modern Warfare 2 were incredible games and definately upgraded their previous renditions, however the silent shocker was Borderlands. There’s not other game that after playing it for a month you look back a month later and go, that really was the most innovative and excellent game this year and it easily deserves to win. realistically the only game that deserves GOTY