Cult: The Lit Match | Borderlands 2 | Walkthrough, Gameplay, No Commentary

Borderlands 2 is a first-person shooter that masterfully blends intense gunplay with deep role-playing elements. Set on the war-torn planet of Pandora, the game is renowned for its distinctive cel-shaded art style, which gives it a vibrant, comic-book aesthetic, and its signature irreverent humor. Players assume the role of a Vault Hunter, embarking on a journey to thwart the tyrannical Handsome Jack and uncover the secrets of a powerful alien vault. Its gameplay loop is driven by a virtually endless supply of procedurally generated weapons and gear, encouraging exploration and combat to acquire ever-more powerful loot. The cooperative multiplayer allows friends to team up, synergizing their unique abilities for chaotic and rewarding adventures. Within this rich world, the game presents a plethora of memorable side quests, and "Lighting the Match" stands out as a particularly vivid example of Borderlands 2's capacity for dark humor and bizarre narratives. This mission is part of the "Cult Following" questline, which centers around the fanatical Cult of the Firehawk. This group reveres the Siren, Lilith, as a divine entity and bases their worship around fire and immolation. The player, initially tasked by Lilith herself to investigate this burgeoning cult in Frostburn Canyon, eventually finds themselves deeply embedded within its ranks. "Lighting the Match" showcases the cult's extreme devotion through a grim ritual. The player is instructed by Incinerator Clayton, the cult's fervent leader, to prepare their "favorite son," a midget cultist named Matchstick, for a sacred sacrifice. Matchstick, portrayed as a devoted and eager participant in his own immolation, is to be delivered to the "Soaring Dragon," a mechanized dragon head on a freighter in the Southern Shelf. The journey involves retrieving Matchstick and then traveling across the map to this industrial behemoth. Upon arrival, the player ignites a lever, sending Matchstick into the dragon's fiery maw. His death is depicted as one of ecstatic transcendence, believing he is reuniting with the Firehawk. Despite the arduous travel often required and the ethically questionable nature of the task, "Lighting the Match" perfectly encapsulates Borderlands 2's ability to weave compelling, if disturbing, narratives that contribute significantly to the game's unique charm. More - Borderlands 2: https://bit.ly/2L06Y71 Website: https://borderlands.com Steam: https://bit.ly/30FW1g4 #Borderlands2 #Borderlands #TheGamerBay #TheGamerBayRudePlay