Summary
- Release Year: 2014
- Genres: Role-playing game (RPG), Shooter
- Platforms: Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: 2K Australia
- Publishers: 2K Games, Aspyr Media
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel – Shock Drop Slaughter Pit
Release Date: October 14, 2014
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Windows
Developer: 2K Australia
Publisher: 2K Games
Genre: First-person shooter, role-playing game
Shock Drop Slaughter Pit is a pre-order DLC for Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel. It is set on the moon of Elpis, and features a new arena where players can fight against waves of Scavs. The DLC also includes new weapons, gear, and a new character class, the Enforcer.
Gameplay
Shock Drop Slaughter Pit is a first-person shooter with role-playing elements. Players take control of one of four playable characters, each with their own unique abilities. The game features a variety of weapons, including guns, grenades, and melee weapons. Players can also use special abilities to deal damage to enemies and heal themselves.
The Shock Drop Slaughter Pit is a new arena where players can fight against waves of Scavs. The arena is divided into several sections, each with its own unique challenges. Players must defeat all of the Scavs in each section in order to progress to the next one.
The DLC also includes a new character class, the Enforcer. The Enforcer is a heavily armored class that specializes in dealing close-quarters combat damage. The Enforcer has a variety of abilities that allow him to deal massive damage to enemies, including a shoulder charge and a ground pound.
Story
Shock Drop Slaughter Pit takes place on the moon of Elpis, shortly after the events of Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel. The player characters are hired by Janey Springs to participate in a new arena called the Shock Drop Slaughter Pit. The arena is owned by a Scav named Deadlift, who has promised to give the winners a large sum of money.
The player characters quickly learn that the Shock Drop Slaughter Pit is more than just a simple arena. It is a deadly trap, designed to kill the participants. The Scavs are armed with powerful weapons and equipment, and they are determined to stop the player characters from winning.
The player characters must fight their way through the Shock Drop Slaughter Pit, defeating waves of Scavs and overcoming deadly traps. Along the way, they will learn more about Deadlift’s sinister plans and the true nature of the Shock Drop Slaughter Pit.
Characters
Shock Drop Slaughter Pit features four playable characters:
- Athena the Gladiator: A former gladiator who is now a Vault Hunter. Athena is a skilled fighter who specializes in using melee weapons.
- Wilhelm the Enforcer: A heavily armored Enforcer who specializes in dealing close-quarters combat damage.
- Nisha the Lawbringer: A former sheriff who is now a Vault Hunter. Nisha is a skilled gunslinger who specializes in using pistols.
- Claptrap the Fragtrap: A quirky robot who is also a Vault Hunter. Claptrap is a skilled fighter who specializes in using explosive weapons.
Weapons and Gear
Shock Drop Slaughter Pit includes a variety of new weapons and gear. These items can be found in chests throughout the arena, or they can be purchased from vendors.
Some of the new weapons and gear in Shock Drop Slaughter Pit include:
- The Butcher: A new shotgun that fires explosive rounds.
- The Laser Disker: A new sniper rifle that fires lasers.
- The Shock Trooper: A new assault rifle that fires electrical rounds.
- The Enforcer Shield: A new shield that absorbs damage and reflects it back at enemies.
- The Gladiator Helmet: A new helmet that increases melee damage and resistance.
Reception
Shock Drop Slaughter Pit received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the DLC for its new content and challenging gameplay, while others criticized it for its short length and lack of innovation.
Overall, Shock Drop Slaughter Pit is a solid DLC for Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel. It offers a new arena to fight in, new weapons and gear to collect, and a new character class to play as. However, the DLC is also relatively short, and it doesn’t offer much in terms of new story content.
Score: 7.5/10
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7.5/10
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