A Real Boy: Human, Surgery | Borderlands 2 | Walkthrough, Gameplay, No Commentary

Borderlands 2 is a first-person shooter RPG known for its cel-shaded graphics, irreverent humor, and extensive loot system. Set on the planet Pandora, it follows a group of Vault Hunters aiming to defeat the tyrannical Handsome Jack. The game’s narrative is filled with memorable characters and witty dialogue, and its core gameplay loop revolves around acquiring powerful and often absurd weaponry. Within this vibrant, chaotic world, the side quest chain "A Real Boy" offers a surprisingly poignant exploration of humanity. The player encounters Mal, a self-aware Hyperion Loader robot who yearns to be human. His initial understanding is endearingly simplistic: humans wear clothes. The first part of the quest involves collecting clothing from bandits, a task Mal sees as a fundamental step towards human identity. His innocent pronouncements about wanting to "take showers and tip waiters" highlight his naive view of what it means to be human. The quest then escalates. Mal, still feeling incomplete, moves on to the idea that physical form is key. This leads to the darkly humorous second part, where the player must collect severed human limbs. Mal’s desire for a "wide variety to choose from" showcases his literal interpretation of human characteristics. The act of assembling a human form from discarded body parts is a grotesque yet revealing parody of the search for identity, emphasizing that such an essence cannot be simply cobbled together. The final stage, "A Real Boy: Human," sees Mal realize that on Pandora, humanity is defined by violence. He concludes that engaging in combat is the ultimate expression of being human and turns on the player. The ensuing battle, while not mechanically difficult, is thematically profound. Mal’s cries of pain as he’s attacked are interpreted as proof of his humanity, culminating in his joyous, albeit tragic, final declaration of being human. This quest brilliantly satirizes the human condition within a violent world, forcing the player to reflect on their own role. The absence of actual surgery, and any misguided belief in Dr. Zed’s involvement, underscores the futility of Mal's attempt to externally construct an identity, suggesting that humanity is a far more complex and nuanced state. More - Borderlands 2: https://bit.ly/2L06Y71 Website: https://borderlands.com Steam: https://bit.ly/30FW1g4 #Borderlands2 #Borderlands #TheGamerBay #TheGamerBayRudePlay