The planet Pandora isn't much more than a desert filled with bandits, mercenaries and adventurers. Their goal: the legendary vault which is said to be filled with treasures beyond imagination hidden on the planet by an ancient highly advanced alien race. One of those fortune-seekers is the protagonist, who has one advantage: the guidance of the Guardian of the vault.
Borderlands is a first-person shooter and role-playing game set on Pandora, similar to Hello Gates: London. At the beginning of the game, the player chooses between one of four characters: Roland, Lilith, Mordecai, or Brick. Each has their unique skills and abilities.
The character's skill trees offer different talents that can be used to increase damage, resurrect a friend in co-op play, or other benefits. The player earns experience points by killing enemies and completing quests, which is used to upgrade the character's level and unlock new abilities. The game also features a wide range of equipment, including weapons, shields, and items, which can be found in chests or purchased from vending machines.
The protagonist has access to a buggy, which provides transportation and firepower for long journeys. Players can team up with up to three others in co-op mode, where one player controls the turret while another drives the vehicle.