(Product was received through owning the original prior to the remaster coming out)

It's the first Borderlands, but again. There's been a few graphical changes, but for the most part, it's the same as it was a decade ago. Since it uses Steamworks out of the box this time, there's a little less hassle connecting to people than there was through GameSpy (RIP), although there were still a few minor issues until we got everything sorted which basically boiled down to "just let me host, it worked fine that way".

A disclaimer: If you've played 2 but not 1, and you don't like how slow the opening to 2 is, 1 is even worse in that regard. Basically the entire first act or so acts like you've never played a shooter and/or looter before. The wart-like archaic concepts are also still in effect (like a low gun variety pool, side-quests being introduced primarily as an excuse to reuse areas, etc.), and sometimes you'll feel underwhelmed by concepts that 2 actually managed to do better.

However, if you're stricken by nostalgia, or want to see how the series began, this is definitely the way to do it. Just... bring friends, or you might get bored.

(Product was received through owning the original prior to the remaster coming out) It's the first Borderlands, but again. There's been a few graphical changes, but for the most part, it's the same as it was a decade ago. Since it uses Steamworks out of the box this time, there's a little less hassle connecting to people than there was through GameSpy (RIP), although there were still a few minor issues until we got everything sorted which basically boiled down to "just let me host, it worked fine that way". A disclaimer: If you've played 2 but not 1, and you don't like how slow the opening to 2 is, 1 is even worse in that regard. Basically the entire first act or so acts like you've never played a shooter and/or looter before. The wart-like archaic concepts are also still in effect (like a low gun variety pool, side-quests being introduced primarily as an excuse to reuse areas, etc.), and sometimes you'll feel underwhelmed by concepts that 2 actually managed to do better. However, if you're stricken by nostalgia, or want to see how the series began, this is definitely the way to do it. Just... bring friends, or you might get bored.