Borderlands 2 (Microsoft Xbox 360, 2012)

Return to the world of Pandora to face a whole new threat in “Borderlands 2” for the Microsoft Xbox 360. A new set of hunters come to the planet in this 2012 sequel to the massive hit “Borderlands” only to find themselves faced with the nasty forces of Hyperion led by the madman Handsome Jack. Pack some heat using your array of powerful weaponry, blow away your enemies, and gather your well-earned loot. Challenge yourself using one of four new classes of characters offline, via split-screen multiplayer mode, or using Xbox Live.This game blends the genres of first-person shooter, or FPS, and role playing, or RPG, games to provide a truly unique gaming experience. “Borderlands 2” opens whole new areas of the planet from dust-choked deserts to frozen tundra zones. Stop Jack and his minions from opening a new vault and unleashing a threat that could destroy the world. Learn to work with others to stop Jack in his tracks. If Jack gets the best of you, spawn again at the Renew-U station at a cost of 7% of your gold total from the point of your last save to try your hand again. Perhaps a different character this time around might do the job. There are more chances for loot as well such as grenades, shields, class mods, Alien Artifacts, and more.“Borderlands” won numerous awards and received critical acclaim at every turn of the video games universe, upending long-standing traditions of genre and gameplay. The fast and frenetic pace, exceptional writing, and instantly classic characters made for a memorable gaming experience. In this sequel, developer Gearbox Solutions further pushes traditional categories of gameplay and storyline development in completely new directions. The game includes three difficulty levels, the highest of which is Ultimate Vault Hunter mode, which enables players to reach level 72. Pack serious heat using the brand new gun system to take care of the baddies, and you'll be able to kill enemies with corrosive acid, electricity, fire, and more. As your game rating increases, so do your opportunities for triumph, but Handsome Jack and his crew will not easily give up. New enemies to defeat include predatory Stalkers, the Hyperion mechanical army, and gorilla-like Bullymongs.Go solo in your quest for personal glory, or include friends as you learn and develop your teamwork strategies. Alternatively, make new friends online for completely different and unique in-game experiences. To gain access to even more content, you may choose to update via DLC on Xbox Live. While you are there, add the “Borderlands Two” Season Pass and play one of four exciting new campaigns.The release date for the game was September 18, 2012. "Borderlands 2" was developed by Gearbox Software and Iron Galaxy and published by 2K Games and Sony Computer Entertainment. It has an ESRB rating of M for Mature.