Borderlands 4 Has Revived a Playstyle in Me That I Thought Was Dead and Gone

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I’ve been completely hooked on Borderlands 4 since it came out, and I’m still playing it constantly! Luckily, I haven’t run into the performance problems some other PC players have been experiencing, so my gameplay has been really smooth. Honestly, I’m enjoying this installment even more than Borderlands 2 – the story is great, the combat is some of the best in the series, and I especially love the character Kairos.

Kairos is easily a highlight of *Borderlands 4* for me. Iā€™ve always been okay with big game maps being revealed early, so I was already looking forward to it. But even still, I didnā€™t expect to enjoy it *this* much. Itā€™s actually brought back a way of playing that I thought Iā€™d lost interest in years ago.

Borderlands 4 Has Revived the Completionist in Me

I Was Once an Avid Completionist

I used to be the type of gamer who had to complete everything in a game, no matter how long it took or how unimportant the tasks were. Whether it was an *Assassin’s Creed* or *Zelda* game, if there were extra things to find or do beyond the main story, I’d do them all. But having kids changed that. Suddenly, my free time became much more valuable, and I just couldn’t justify spending hours on tasks that didn’t really matter.

I mostly game at night, after my family goes to bed, and that’s how I prefer it. I like being present with them when they’re awake, so I have to make the most of my gaming time. This means my Steam library is filled with shorter games that have compelling stories, and I often don’t finish longer, more involved titles. However, the new *Borderlands 4* content, Kairos, has sparked a desire to truly finish a game. Iā€™m still prioritizing my family, but I’m now willing to invest as much time as it takes to complete everything Kairos offers, because Iā€™m really enjoying it.

Borderlands 4 Makes Me Want to Complete and Collect Everything

Borderlands 4 is packed with things to do – the main story, tons of side quests, collectibles, and just exploring the world. I’ve already spent 20 hours playing and I’m only about 15% through the main campaign, which gives you an idea of how I play. Like I used to before having kids, I like to fully explore each area and complete everything before moving on. Itā€™s not just about completing a checklist, though; it’s really satisfying to experience everything a location has to offer.

In *Borderlands 4*, doing side quests and optional activities is really rewarding. You can get great gear, special tokens, learn more about the gameā€™s world, and even uncover details about your characterā€™s past, all while gaining experience points. I was able to max out my inventory space and drastically improve my ammo capacity for most weapons in just 10 hours because the game makes these extra efforts worthwhile. I plan to take my time and enjoy everything *Borderlands 4* has to offer, playing a little bit each night until Iā€™ve completed it all.

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2025-09-17 19:21