Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel vs Magicka 2
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.
Magicka 2
Magicka 2 once more transports you to a Nordic fantasy, this time all of the wizards have turned on each other and chaos rules the land. You are again thrust into this world, and must use your spells to defend yourself, and smash away your fantasy enemies. With thousands of combinations at your fingertips there is no end to what you can do. Play with friends in a co-op where friendly fire can make for hilarious results, and you can combine elements to devastate everything in your path.With the gameplay you love, and some new items and mega powerful artifacts there is a lot of replayability in this game. With a host of magics available, combined with a tongue in cheek story and beautiful setting there is so much for you to see in this amazing game.