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video game with LGBT character
Tales from the Borderlands
By Telltale Games, released 1 Jan 2014
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation 3
- macOS
- PlayStation Vita
- LGBT-themed video game
- adventure video game
What it is
Tales from the Borderlands is a five-part, single-player narrative adventure set on Pandora between the events of Borderlands 2 and Borderlands 3. Its story follows Rhys, a Hyperion employee with ambitions at the corporation, and Fiona, a con artist. The pair reluctantly work together after a deal goes wrong, encountering gangsters, bandits and wildlife as they pursue their goals. The game alternates between the perspectives of its two protagonists, and player choices shape the story and relationships. Its tone mixes humor and drama, while familiar Borderlands characters appear alongside new characters such as Vaughn and Sasha. Steam features include Achievements, full controller support, Remote Play on TV and Family Sharing. It is listed for Windows on Steam; other listed platforms are PlayStation 3, macOS and PlayStation Vita. The publisher is 2K, and the listed Steam age rating is 17.
What players like, and what they don't
- All five episodes included
- Choices shape the story and relationships
- Two protagonist perspectives
- Full controller support
- Single-player only
- Steam platform listing is Windows only
- Steam age rating is 17
Who it suits
This suits solo players who want a choice-driven story in the Borderlands setting. It may also appeal to players interested in alternating character perspectives and story choices.
Tales from the Borderlands focuses on a two-character story shaped by player decisions. Its five episodes combine adventure, humor and drama in Pandora’s setting.
