5. Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

Borderlands Gameplay

Borderlands: The Pre-sequel is an action role-playing first-person shooter for PC, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, and PS4. In this installment of the series you play as the villains of the previous game, Borderlands 2. The main objective of this game is to recapture the Helios space station for your new boss Handsome Jack. The main difference between this game and others in the series is the addition of shiny new laser weapons and the constant threat of suffocation due to lack of atmosphere.

This game is pure addiction. I’ve put in well over 200 hours in to exploring its gigantic open map and upgrading my characters infinite combinations of skills and weapons. The most satisfying part of the game is when you see a big red CRITICAL floating away from a freshly popped bandit skull.

The borderlands series offers the best co-op in gaming today and this one is no different. Play with your friends online or in the same room with split screen. If you decide to get The Handsome Collection you will get this game, Borderlands 2, and all of the DLC for both.

Unique story: One of the very few places where sci-fi meets wild west.

Tons of options: Skill and weapon choice out the wazoo.