Telltale wasn’t quick when it cam to releasing the first two “Tales from the Borderlands” episodes, but things sure have sped up since then. I was totally excited by Butt Stallion making a re-appearance.
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Watch the trailer below and bask in its glory. Not relying on so much action allows the characters more time to develop as well, and we get some really great moments with Fiona and Scooter, as well as Rhys and Handsome Jack.
‘Escape Plan Bravo’ is the fourth and penultimate episode of series, and if you know Telltale Games, you will likely expect that this is going to be the craziest episode (though not necessarily the longest). At her “request”, the would-be Vault Hunters must recover the final piece of Gortys to unlock the secret, mystery vault trapped between dimensions. Unfortunately, there were only a handful of scenes that I really connected with, though those that have played the actual Borderlands games will probably appreciate the Handsome Jack tour segment. At under an hour and a half, the episode is just a little longer than a cable television drama, and makes the argument for playing them as they’re released much harder to make.
Escape Plan Bravo retains the solid visuals and style employed by previous episodes, although some characters can get some fresh clothes that look even better than their original garments. I’m very curious to see where the next episode takes things after the ending of this episode, and I imagine you will be too.
This review is based on the PC version of the game, which was provided to us. Rhys and Fiona are as charismatic as ever, and the opportunity to drag the hilarious, Patrick Warburton-voiced Vazquez back into the action is a successful move. The series just wouldn’t work as well as it has without spot-on camerawork.
Escape Plan Bravo takes this to new heights, as it brilliantly lampoons some of film’s more cliche devices.
You once again get to experience some great interactions with secondary characters from the franchise, such as Scooter, as well as Janey Springs.
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In regards to that terribly sad character passing, it seems odd to say that the saddest moment in the season thus far set the stage for all of the awesome jokes that followed it. Tonal variance is a topic that has been at the forefront of the video game industry conversation as of late, and the fact that a players quickly shift from sadness to glee highlights the incredible writing at the core of Tales from the Borderlands.
