Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel vs Call of Duty: Black Ops II
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is supposed to be the Borderlands game that occurs in between Borderlands 1 and 2 as it details Handsome Jack's rise to power and wealth. The game features a pretty similar frantic gameplay to Borderlands 2 with a few major changes - Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is set in space and on a planet with low gravity and limited oxygen supply. These factors do bump up the difficult of the game by a notch and it is incredibly fun to enjoy the virtually-designed low gravity effect in first person.Like Borderlands 2, this game brings along with it a brand new cast of anti-heroes, each with their own set of special abilities. Interestingly, you get to play the annoyingly amusing (or is it "amusingly annoying"?) little robot - Claptrap - in this pre-sequel too! Of course, being space, you'll get a new line of vehicles to wreak havoc in.
If you're here for the story, then you'll won't find Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel disappointing, but when it comes to its gameplay, it does feel a bit lackluster at times. All in all though, the game bridges the story perfectly and is pretty much a must-buy for fans of the series, but if you're new to the series, it might be best to start with either Borderlands 1 or 2.
Call of Duty: Black Ops II
Call of Duty: Black Ops II sets you onto a path where your choices impact the rest of the game. There are 2 storylines for you to enjoy and they branch and move in the direction you choose, making your actions impactful in both scenarios.This freedom of choice means that some missions you can play and others will be missed as you move through the story arc. You can of course play again to see the other stories, and it is actually a lot of fun to do so. Join the footsteps of Alex Mason once more as he returns to the CIA when they need his help the most. As well as the duel story features you have upgrades to the multiplayer campaign, where you can make your own character and personalize it before you even step into a game. Earn scorestreaks for impressive bonuses and enjoy the gameplay loved around the world.