Tales from the Borderlands puts players in control of dual protagonists Rhys and Fiona in a story set between the events of Borderlands 2 and 3. Related: Tales from the Borderlands May be Coming to PS5 & Xbox Series X The gameplay will not excite those who greatly enjoy the looter shooter mechanics of the mainline Borderlands titles, but the narrative is in a league of its own, featuring many characters from previous titles without entering the realm of fan service. Somewhere between full-fledged game and visual novel, Tales from the Borderlands offers a nuanced experience unique in the larger Borderlands canon. The player has limited control over character actions, usually through quick time events, while a branching story plays out dependent on dialogue chosen by the player. Titles from Telltale Games tend to be narrative-focused, and often offer another entry into different franchises' universes that are perfect for dedicated fans. The choice-driven, light on gameplay title recently made its way to Nintendo Switch, this time published by Take-Two Interactive. The story of Tales from the Borderlands is still remarkable and impactful, but the game is slightly hampered by its obvious age and often hollow attempts at engaging the player. Tales from the Borderlands is an interactive narrative Telltale Games originally released on multiple platforms in an episodic format from 2014 to 2015.

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