Gearbox Software has just sent over the cover of PC Gamer, where Borderlands is going to be enjoying a blowout of new information, especially regarding the dramatic shift in art style that was one of yesterday's hottest topics. According to Gearbox, the cover image is from an in-game screenshot. Go look at it. Yes, that's supposed to be in-game.
Now you can see why they didn't want to just call it "cel-shading."
If what Gearbox tells us is true, then we are potentially looking at one of the most beautiful games this generation. Again, I must comment the studio on its genius here. Within 24 hours, Borderlands went from a game that only a handful of people cared about to one of the most amazing looking titles out here ... potentially, at least.
We'll have to see the game in action to fully judge this new look, but right now I am seriously impressed. I cannot wait to get my hands on this thing and see if it plays as good as it looks. This is going straight into my "must watch" pile.
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1:00 PM on 04.10.2009
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Rotoscoped graphics in a full-fledged "next-gen" console game? I'm in love.
But, if the game looks as amazing as the one character does? I will def. have to check this out.
I wish to learn more about dual-wielded fishguns.
I can't wait to see stuff on their other game: Aliens
Then I'm going to buy Borderlands when it comes out.
Graphics of course don't make the game, but if they are putting this much effort into the art style there is hope other element of the game are getting lots of attention. Yeah I guess I'm a bit hyped.
If you have doubts on it's authenticity, if you look closely at certain areas of the image you can see a slight bit of nickeling (sharp polygon edges).
This Marvel comic art style only makes me want it more.