Borderlands 2: How Marcus Saved Mercenary Day (2013)

by Ji-yeong
written by Ji-yeong 6 minutes read

Summary

Borderlands 2: How Marcus Saved Mercenary Day (2013)

Introduction

Borderlands 2: How Marcus Saved Mercenary Day is a downloadable content (DLC) pack for the popular first-person shooter video game Borderlands 2. The DLC was released on October 15, 2013, and is available for purchase on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC.

The DLC features a new storyline that follows Marcus Kincaid, the weapon-obsessed vendor from Borderlands 2, as he tries to save Mercenary Day, a holiday celebrated by the mercenaries of Pandora. The DLC also includes new weapons, new enemies, and a new area to explore.

Gameplay

The gameplay in Borderlands 2: How Marcus Saved Mercenary Day is similar to the gameplay in the main game. Players control one of four characters – Axton, Maya, Salvador, or Zero – and fight their way through hordes of enemies using a variety of guns and abilities. The DLC introduces some new gameplay elements, such as the ability to ride a giant spider-like creature called a Rakk Hive.

The DLC also features a new area to explore, called The Highlands. The Highlands is a mountainous region with a variety of different environments, including forests, caves, and snow-capped peaks.

Story

The story of Borderlands 2: How Marcus Saved Mercenary Day begins with Marcus Kincaid waking up from a hangover on Mercenary Day. Marcus realizes that he has lost the key to the Mercenary Day vault, which contains all of the presents for the mercenaries of Pandora.

Marcus sets out on a quest to find the key and save Mercenary Day. Along the way, he is joined by a group of mercenaries, including Axton, Maya, Salvador, and Zero.

The group of mercenaries must fight their way through hordes of enemies, including bandits, psychos, and creatures, in order to reach the Mercenary Day vault. Once they reach the vault, they must defeat a powerful boss in order to open it.

Characters

The playable characters in Borderlands 2: How Marcus Saved Mercenary Day are the same as the playable characters in the main game. Each character has their own unique abilities and playstyle.

  • Axton is a Commando who specializes in using assault rifles and grenades.
  • Maya is a Siren who specializes in using elemental powers.
  • Salvador is a Gunzerker who specializes in using two guns at the same time.
  • Zero is an Assassin who specializes in using sniper rifles and melee attacks.

Weapons and Items

Borderlands 2: How Marcus Saved Mercenary Day introduces a number of new weapons and items. These include:

  • The Hail is a new assault rifle that fires rockets.
  • The Slagga is a new shotgun that deals slag damage, which makes enemies more vulnerable to other types of damage.
  • The Butchers are a new pair of pistols that deal bonus damage to enemies that are close to death.
  • The Legendary Lootsplosion is a new item that causes enemies to explode into a shower of loot when they are killed.

Enemies

Borderlands 2: How Marcus Saved Mercenary Day introduces a number of new enemies. These include:

  • The Rakk Hive is a giant spider-like creature that can be ridden by players.
  • The Varkid is a new type of creature that can spit acid and burrow underground.
  • The Stalker is a new type of enemy that can cloak itself and attack from stealth.

Reception

Borderlands 2: How Marcus Saved Mercenary Day received positive reviews from critics. The DLC was praised for its humor, its new gameplay elements, and its new area to explore.

  • IGN gave the DLC a score of 8.5 out of 10, saying “Borderlands 2: How Marcus Saved Mercenary Day is a fun and festive DLC pack that adds a lot of new content to the game.”
  • GameSpot gave the DLC a score of 8 out of 10, saying “Borderlands 2: How Marcus Saved Mercenary Day is a solid DLC pack that offers a good amount of new content for a reasonable price.”
  • Eurogamer gave the DLC a score of 7 out of 10, saying “Borderlands 2: How Marcus Saved Mercenary Day is a fun and festive DLC pack that is worth checking out if you’re a fan of the main game.”

Conclusion

Borderlands 2: How Marcus Saved Mercenary Day is a fun and festive DLC pack that adds a lot of new content to the game. The DLC features a new storyline, new weapons, new enemies, and a new area to explore. If you’re a fan of Borderlands 2, then you should definitely check out How Marcus Saved Mercenary Day.

Review Score

7.5/10

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Ji-yeong is a passionate gamer and whose love for video games blossomed during her childhood. Growing up in the midwest, without many friends, she spent countless hours exploring the enchanting worlds of classic JRPGs like Final Fantasy and Chrono Trigger, which sparked not only an enduring love for gaming but also a keen insight into its evolving landscape. Today, Ji-yeong channels her deep-seated passion and nostalgia into thoughtful, engaging reviews that resonate with both longtime gamers and newcomers alike. Her unique perspective, rooted in a rich history of gaming, offers readers a heartfelt journey through the pixels and stories that have shaped her love for this dynamic medium. Her favorite game series of all time is Harvest Moon.

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