![]() ![]() Loader Bot remains a huge highlight, having the best line of 2015 so far.Ītlas Mugged also stakes an early claim for the “best late title card” award, as (just like the opening episode) it breaks the extended intro sequence up with a slow-mo scene, accompanied by music that is so well chosen, the scene feels made for it.Īnd that’s the thing, everything about Tales from the Borderlands feels like the ultimate Telltale experience. It’s worth noting, actually, that this really is an all-star cast of voice actors: Nolan North, Troy Baker, Chris Hardwick, Patrick Warburton (who is superb again), and the absolute star of the show, Laura Bailey – her Fiona is just outstanding every time she is onscreen. Returning characters are welcomed, and the reveal of Handsome Jack at the end of Zer0 Sum is a stroke of genius, as he continues to, well…just be himself. The story continues apace, and we learn more about both Rhys and Fiona as it progresses. I won’t spoil them, but they are high points in a superb episode that took just under two hours to finish. Although there are multiple moments that made me chortle, there were two that had me guffawing. ![]() Nothing makes sense, but that’s okay – it’s all just in service of itself. Self aware, they totally, absolutely continue to understand the Borderlands universe. It’s difficult to think of ten games that make you laugh out loud when playing them, but Tales from the Borderlands does it with such ease that you wonder where the writers have been hiding. It’s mostly because the writing is so sharp. I wanted to feel annoyed that it’d been such a long wait, but even the opening line (which directly takes the piss out of how long the wait was) somehow managed to get me back on side immediately. After a fantastic opening episode, it’s got a lot to live up, and I’m pleased to say it’s brilliant. Let’s not beat around the bush here, Atlas Mugged has been a bloody long time coming. As such, this review assumes you’ve played episode one, but won’t spoil anything from episode two. As is always the case, Telltale’s games are heavily focussed on story.
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