Hot on the heels of Dr. Zed’s Zombie Island and Mad Roxxi’s Underdome Riot, Gearbox Software has released the third (and supposedly final) DLC for Borderlands – The Secret Armory of General Knoxx.
Right at the start, you’re thrown into a mess when you discover that a bounty has been placed on your heads by Atlas Corporation. A rather sizable one at that. Never one to sit back and take it, you and your companions take on a mission to strike back at Atlas. You’re aided in this quest by some new friends and some old ones as well, including Scooter who has setup shop nearby.
Stepped Right into Trouble...
Secret Armory introduces a few changes to the game. Foremost among these is the Level Cap which has been raised up to Level 61 (a subtle nod to Spinal Tap and their amps that go to 11). The first missions start out at level 50 and believe me when I say, you need to be at Level 50 to try it. My level 45 Soldier died repeatedly until I managed to play through the original game once more to raise some levels.
Also added is a plethora of new loot (including a new type of chest), incredibly powerful weapons, new missions (and side quests), and impressive enemies that keep you on your toes throughout the game.
Like Zombie Island, Secret Armory has only one Fast Travel location and it’s far more spread out than the island. Thankfully, there are three new vehicles to take advantage of the wide open space. One of these, the Lancer, seats four. Yes, Gearbox answered their fans and came up with a vehicle that everyone can rid in. It’s a blast.
A New Ride
Graphics and Sound have not changed since the original Borderlands with the exception of new dialogue for Scooter and a handful of new characters. As in previous installments, it’s great. The voice work is well done and adds a lot of humor and atmosphere.
For just ten bucks, The Secret Armory of General Knoxx is a sure bet. Pick up a copy and get blasting with your friends.
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The awesomeness of Borderlands continues. An excellent multiplayer game. | ||||||
Game: Borderlands : The Secret Armory of General Knoxx | Developer: Gearbox Software