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Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

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*Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel* serves as a compelling narrative bridge, connecting the events of the original *Borderlands* to its more widely known sequel. Developed by 2K Australia in collaboration with Gearbox Software, this 2014 release transports players to Pandora's moon, Elpis, and the orbiting Hyperion space station. The core of the game’s narrative revolves around the dramatic ascent of Handsome Jack from a seemingly ordinary Hyperion programmer to the megalomaniacal villain central to *Borderlands 2*. This exploration of his character development enriches the overarching lore, offering insight into the motivations that forged his descent into villainy. The game retains the series' signature cel-shaded art style and irreverent humor, while introducing fresh gameplay elements. Notably, the low-gravity environment of Elpis significantly alters combat, allowing for higher jumps and a greater emphasis on verticality. The introduction of Oz kits, essential for survival in the vacuum, adds a strategic layer to resource management during exploration and combat. New elemental damage types, such as cryo for freezing enemies and lasers with unique effects, further diversify the combat experience, building upon the series' tradition of an expansive and varied arsenal. The game features four distinct playable characters: Athena the Gladiator, Wilhelm the Enforcer, Nisha the Lawbringer, and Claptrap the Fragtrap, each boasting unique skill trees and abilities that cater to a wide range of playstyles. Cooperative multiplayer remains a cornerstone, allowing up to four players to tackle the challenges together, amplifying the chaotic fun that is synonymous with the *Borderlands* franchise. Sub-Level 13 is a particularly engaging and unique area within *Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel*, offering a departure from the usual sci-fi action by diving headfirst into a supernatural theme. This abandoned Dahl industrial facility, located within the Titan Industrial Facility on Elpis, is the setting for a fantastic two-part side mission that serves as a loving homage to the iconic 1984 film, *Ghostbusters*. The player’s journey into this eerie location is initiated by the eccentric child scavenger, Pickle, who tasks the Vault Hunter with investigating the supposedly haunted facility to find his missing friend, Ari, who was on a mission to retrieve a "space-fold inverter." The area immediately establishes a spooky tone, with rumors of hauntings and strange occurrences preceding the player's arrival. Upon entering, the environment shifts to a dark, foreboding industrial space, emphasizing abandonment and decay through flickering lights, unnerving silence, and dormant machinery. This stark atmosphere contrasts sharply with the more vibrant landscapes typically found in *Borderlands*. The primary adversaries here are not the usual hostile creatures; players will encounter "Torks" and, more notably, "Ghostly Apparitions." These spectral enemies are immune to conventional weapons and phase in and out of existence, attacking with ethereal energy. To combat them, players must utilize the "E-GUN," a specially modified laser weapon provided early in the mission, which functions remarkably like the proton packs from the film. The narrative unfolds through ECHO logs left by Ari, detailing his growing terror and attempts to adapt the E-GUN to fight the apparitions, revealing that the hauntings stem from a teleporter accident involving a Dahl employee and Tork carcasses. The mission culminates in a choice: retrieve the inverter for Pickle, earning a transfusion grenade mod, or use it to free the trapped spirit of Schmidt, receiving the powerful, permanent E-GUN as a reward. For those seeking a challenge and a nod to the source material, the "Who Ya Gonna Call?" trophy/achievement requires a team of four players to complete the mission, mirroring the Ghostbusters crew. Sub-Level 13 also offers replayability through farmable mini-bosses, the Tork Basilisk and Dredger, who have a chance to drop legendary loot, encouraging players to revisit this memorably spooky corner of Elpis. More - Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel: https://bit.ly/3diOMDs Website: https://borderlands.com Steam: https://bit.ly/3xWPRsj #BorderlandsThePreSequel #Borderlands #TheGamerBay

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