Zack: Of course it has a really silly name, but I think Pre-Sequel is the hidden gem of the franchise and a game that many people skipped because it seemed like a filler and not a proper new Border areas rate. But stop! Do not skip this adventure. It features some of my favorite playable characters and classes in the franchise. It’s also set on Pandora’s moon so you can jump around in low gravity while killing endless idiots. And if you are someone who cares about the doctrine and the world Border areas, Pre-Sequel is filled with fan service, hints to future stories and answers lingering questions and the character’s origins. This is how Handsome Jack becomes the big, bad villain we see in Borderlands 2. Are you telling me you do not want to play that game?
Ari: Low gravity! Ice forces! You’re going to play as Claptrap! On the crazy moon! In terms of pure gameplay, Pre-Sequel had quite a bit to it. However, I think this is the first case of Border areas franchise is starting to go a bit off track. The end of Borderlands 2 set in motion a vast galaxy full of wonders and possibilities. And then the series just left … that thread hanging for seven years. In a vacuum (sorry, sorry, I’m trying to delete it), Pre-Sequel stands for itself. But considered part of a larger whole, it felt like a stop to maintain interest in a popular series before the more important things could come out.