Borderlands' new style was a mutiny

TVGB: "Borderlands was on quite a few peoples radar before the drastic change in its visual style came about, but once those changes were unveiled it seemed the game's visibility all but exploded and suddenly everyone was talking about it. And who's to 'blame' for the rise in popularity? Mutinous artists with nothing else to do."

[TheProfessional]

I think its the complete opposite. I was heavily down with this game UNTIL they changed the art style. It could have been a realistic/serious Road Warrior style post apocalyptic FPS but they ruined it. And for what?
Now it looks like some childish, generic cel shaded FPS with ridiculous looking characters. If I wanted my shooters to look like children's games I would've bought a Wii.

This is the first time I've really been disappointed with Gearbox.

[TheDuke77]

I agree, I was super pumped for this, UNTIL they changed, now I couldnt care less. It looks terrible, like a watered down kids game. I wouldnt buy this on a dare, and I love Gear Box, Brother's in Arms- Hell's Highway is one of my favorite games.

[blu_yu_away]

I would have to disagree. Before the change I had no interest in the game. The graphics looked bland, uninspiring, routine and honestly not that good. Then when they switched to the cell shaded look I felt that it breathed some life into the game and gave it some personality. I'm pumped for the game now. I feel that it has more of a comic book feel to it rather than a childish watered down kids game.

[evrfighter]

was definately on my radar. Then the change came and now.

what's Borderlands =\

[iceman2885]

Yeah, you guys are right...it was on my radar as the next generic 1st person shooter that everyone complains about because it's exactly the same as the last generic 1st person shooter...

...Oh wait...just kidding, now this FPS has something unique to it and I like it. you guys can do all the ney saying you want, but I believe you are 110% in the wrong this time. I've seen way too many FPS that are just like the last one, that's why I'm glad to see something innovative.

[Premonition]

I agree, there was nothing wrong with the old build and of course it was still in early stages, a few graphical upgrades wouldnt have hurt, but to change the art style to cell shaded, this game fell off my list for now, it would have been a must buy for me but i have other games i'd rather look forward to.

[Tony P]

So the art style changed. Who cares? You detractors act as if they brought in Disney to rewrite the entire game into a feel good romantic comedy. What happened to not judging books by their covers?

It's the same game with the same quality. Don't get all weak sister just because it doesn't look exactly like every other UE3 shooter this gen.

[umair_s51]

I like the new look, its unique. Checkout some high res. screens, the game is art, if its critically well received, I'll definitely buy this. Potential sleeper hit of 09.

[UNCLEFESTER]

I was interested in this game it looked unique in its story but with the graphics power of PS3 and 360,cell shading WTF it looks downright goofy now

[TheBand1t]

Cel-shading FTW!

[Saaking]

I'm actually looking forward to this game. Looks very interesting.

[xb0x_trashie]

so sad..

[LordMarius]

Is that why he has a penis on his face

[shutupandplay]

Haha. Xbox is always used over ps3. Especially in advertising.

[Myst]

No matter what people say I still am looking forward to this (FPS aspect [not to thrilled about] though an RPG mix? Now my attention has been attained.)

I don't think I've ever seen the screen shots before they switched over to this cell-shading, and honestly it wouldn't have mattered a whole lot to me either. Graphics aside I still want to try my hand at the RPG aspects, take a look at several of the weapons, and even try that co-op feature.

[umair_s51]

Yes, I love the concept of role playing shooter. Add in millions of randomized weapons, vehicle based gameplay, open world nature, local and online Coop and competitive Multiplayer and a fresh artistic look: this game has great potential.

[Grimhammer00]

I have this fully pre-ordered. I'm in the boat that it WAS on it's way to getting back-seated by COD's and Halo's...I mean, before it looked generic. Though the premise was still unique (to shooters).

Now it's a must buy for me. I agree that some of the human characters could use some meat...but I'm fine with it. I'm really interested in loot-fest games.

Does anybody know if the loot applies to just weapons? Can you create a completely unique looking character? I'd be fine with one of the four characters. But RPG's are better when your character is a unique creation.

[Myst]

Well from what I just read on gamefaqs (may not be the most trustworthy of places to some). You basically still choose from the four at the start, but can customize armour colors and such from what they have stated.

http://www.gamespot.com/xbo...

Though I am not sure how to take it, or whether or not this will still hold true.

[edit]
"We do let you customise the colour and the name, so there’ll be four Bricks in one game and you’ll be able to tell them apart. It’s a smart trade-off – it allows the investment of that stuff to be towards the visible action. I think when you play it you’ll see the values there."

http://www.rockpapershotgun...

[Grimhammer00]

I just read from their official site that their are only 9 "native creatures" + settlers.

My concern is RPG's need variety - which likely will still be there, but I'd have rather read 20....9 seems a bit too little.

[cyclindk]

Agreed, but Fallout 3 only had like, ?

Scorpions
Roaches
Flys
Super Mutants
Centaurs
Dogs
Mole Rats
Gouls
Mileurks
Bears
Ants
Deathclaws

Maybe there will be "other" threats in Borderlands, like Malaria in Far Cry 2, everybody loved that, right?!

[spartan112g]

I've been waiting for this game for a very long time. For a couple years now. The reason why I like the cell shading is because it makes the game different from all of the other shooters out there.

[farsided]

I don't necessarily like it (honestly the real reason why I'm not picking this up is because of a lack of character customization) but with fallout 3 and rage already fulfilling the "realistic post-apocalyptic" role it does it's job in fitting a graphical niche aimed at a different (and possibly younger) audience. For that reason I believe that it will be successful in it's own right, though I'm sorry for all the people that liked it originally and are now turned off. All I can say to them is check out Rage!

[kingme71]

I like the change, makes the game stand out from the crowd more. PoP took on a risky graphics look and that is what made the game memorable. To each their own.

[KwietStorm_BLM]

The first few responses are the reason that us hardcore gamers get ridiculed for being graphics whores. So because it's cel shaded now, it's a watered down kids game? I haven't heard anything so dumb all month. You haven't even played the game, but it's already a disappointment. What a joke.

[Premonition]

Dont be pissed because its our opinion, im sure the gameplay will stay intact like it has always been, but cel shaded graphics arent my thing and probably never will, so deal with it.

[ZOMBIEMAN1]

is anyone waiting for this i think the game ain't on radar and will get crappy reviews like Damnation and wasn't this suppose to be an RPG about a distant alien planet and ppl trying to live on it but its dangerous because the wild life well that's what the teaser i saw looked like it was about

[cyclindk]

Now the SMART thing for them to do is include art assets for the new AND old style on the PS3 version because of the large capacity disc; boom! choose which way you want to play..

Personally, the new style is refreshing.

[BX81]

This game came out of no where for me. I'm not really into the art style. Then the other day I saw a video on it and it completely changed my mind. This looks like it's going to be fun plus the visuals are going to be a much needed changed of pace from the normal FPS. Everyone is so focused on creating the most realistic FPS. This game will remind gamers that it's not all about graphics. I remember when a game was good because it was fun, not because it looked the best.