Borderlands 2

Borderlands 2 is a first-person shooter action role-playing video game developed by Gearbox Software and published by 2K Games. It is the sequel to the 2009 game Borderlands and the second installment in the Borderlands series. The game is set in the fictional world of Pandora, a dangerous planet filled with hostile creatures and bandits. Players take on the role of one of four new Vault Hunters, each with unique skills and abilities, on a quest to find and stop the evil Handsome Jack from taking over the planet. Players can explore the open world of Pandora either alone or with up to three other players in online co-op mode. The game features a vast array of weapons, ranging from basic pistols to powerful alien weaponry, which can be customized and upgraded with loot collected throughout the game. Borderlands 2 also introduces a new "Badass Rank" system, in which players earn points by completing challenges and can use them to improve their character's abilities and stats. The game is known for its quirky sense of humor, over-the-top characters, and unique art style, which combines cel-shading with a post-apocalyptic wasteland aesthetic. Borderlands 2 received critical acclaim upon its release in 2012, with praise for its improved gameplay, larger variety of weapons, and engaging storyline. It has since spawned multiple downloadable content expansions and a prequel game, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel.