#BORDERLANDS 2 TINY TINA MODS#
Sure, their humor is dependent upon the context of the DLC, but their utility is unquestionably universal.As much of a blast as the new grenade mods are though, they're pretty much the only tangible reward you get from Dragon’s Keep. Hearing my assassin shout “MAGIC MISSILE!” as he hurled two homing slag-balls at a distant skeleton archer made me cackle aloud, and I can see lightning bolt and fireball earning spots in certain builds too. You can't quite spam them to plow through encounters, but you definitely can - and should - use them liberally, as they're equal parts effective and amusing. In terms of gear, Assault's only real addition is a sweet one: highly unique grenade mods that behave like popular D&D magic spells, essentially transforming your stock grenade indicator into a recharging mana bar. The many new enemy types add fresh variables to the equation but you'll still solve it by familiar means. You'll could be gazing at a beautiful rainbow that arches over a verdant green valley until Tina exerts her narrative omnipotence as Dungeon Master, transforming it into a lifeless plateau of “butts and dead people.” From towers that spiral near-endlessly into the clouds, to the provincial charm of Flamerock Refuge, all the art is brand new, and its visual diversity is remarkable.īut don't worry: this is the same Borderlands 2 you've come to know and love. Even then, a necromancer could just raise them to fight on his behalf as he proceeds to throw everything but the magical kitchen sink at you. Orcish berserkers level up over the course of battle with tribal warcries, and immortal skeletons rise again and again unless you pull the glowing sword from their backs after downing them. If not for the familiar gameplay and characters, you'd be forgiven for thinking Assault on Dragon's Keep was a completely new game. But even if the humor had been lost on me (which it wasn’t), the diverse set of enemies and locales on offer would have been more than worth the price of admission. That’s a greatsword that swings both ways though, as folks familiar with the source material get a constant stream of terrific winks and nods, while those not so well versed will likely be left scratching their heads. This is some of lead writer Anthony Burch's best stuff, deftly walking a thin line between adoration and loving criticism of fantasy fandom. It's a lot more than just nerd-pandering and name dropping though. Without getting spoilery, lets just say that Tiny Tina finally gets to be more than just an amusing side character, and this campaign she's cooked up is just as much about coping with loss as it is about fire-breathing dragons and dwarven farts.īorderlands 2 has always been a constant parade of pop-culture jokes, and boy do they come thick and fast here. This oddly playful setup is a key part of Assault's charm, as well as its effectiveness when things take a turn for the somber. “Roll for initiative suckas,” and just like that, our intrepid pack of monster-slaying heroes are playing parts that should be painfully familiar to anyone who's ever tried to get a group of friends together for a D&D session. Blast your way through treacherous forests, spooky crypts, and fearsome fortresses, but beware-your journey can change in an instant on account of Tina's gleefully chaotic whims.Like the name suggests, this is Tiny Tina's show, and she puts her stamp on it early by introducing you, and the other vault hunters, to Bunkers and Badasses, the table-top roleplaying game of choice for nerds all over Pandora. The Queen's been captured and her kingdom is in peril only you and your friends have any chance of restoring peace to this eccentric, enchanted land. Experience the acclaimed 2013 quest that started it all in this standalone campaign jam-packed with fantasy, fun, and mountains of magical loot! Smash skeletons, defeat dragons, and battle giant golems in Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep: A Wonderlands One-Shot Adventure. Play Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep, then pre-order its full-size follow-up Tiny Tina's Wonderlands!
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