Summary
- Release Year: 2009
- Genres: Role-playing game (RPG), Shooter
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
- Developers: Gearbox Software
Borderlands: The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned is a downloadable content (DLC) pack for the 2009 video game Borderlands. It was developed by Gearbox Software and published by 2K Games. The DLC was released on October 27, 2009, for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Windows.
The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned is set on the titular Zombie Island, a remote location that is home to a variety of undead creatures. The player takes control of one of the four playable characters from the base game – Mordecai, Brick, Lilith, or Roland – and must fight their way through hordes of zombies, mutants, and other enemies in order to stop the evil Dr. Ned from unleashing a zombie plague upon the world.
The DLC adds a number of new features to the base game, including:
- A new setting with new enemies and weapons
- A new storyline with new characters
- A new boss fight
- A new vehicle
The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned was generally well-received by critics, with many praising the new setting, enemies, and weapons. However, some critics found the DLC to be too short and repetitive.
Gameplay
The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned is a first-person shooter with role-playing elements. The player takes control of one of the four playable characters from the base game – Mordecai, Brick, Lilith, or Roland – and must fight their way through hordes of zombies, mutants, and other enemies in order to stop the evil Dr. Ned from unleashing a zombie plague upon the world.
The player can use a variety of weapons to defeat their enemies, including guns, grenades, and melee weapons. The player can also level up their character by gaining experience points, which can be used to improve their character’s stats and abilities.
The DLC adds a number of new features to the base game, including:
- A new setting with new enemies and weapons. The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned is set on a remote island that is home to a variety of undead creatures, including zombies, mutants, and other horrors. The player will encounter new enemies such as the Thresher, a giant mutated worm, and the Necromancer, a powerful undead wizard. The player will also have access to new weapons, such as the Zombie Assault Rifle and the Vladof Plasma Caster.
- A new storyline with new characters. The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned features a new storyline with new characters. The player will team up with Dr. Ned’s former assistant, Patricia Tannis, to stop Dr. Ned from unleashing a zombie plague upon the world. The player will also encounter other new characters, such as Scooter, a mechanic who helps the player repair their vehicle, and Marcus, a武器商人 who sells the player new weapons and equipment.
- A new boss fight. The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned features a new boss fight against Dr. Ned himself. Dr. Ned is a powerful undead wizard who has unleashed a zombie plague upon the world. The player must defeat Dr. Ned in order to stop the zombie plague and save the world.
- A new vehicle. The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned adds a new vehicle to the game, the Zombie Chopper. The Zombie Chopper is a powerful motorcycle that can be used to traverse the island quickly and efficiently. The Zombie Chopper is also equipped with a variety of weapons, including a machine gun and a rocket launcher.
Reception
The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned was generally well-received by critics, with many praising the new setting, enemies, and weapons. However, some critics found the DLC to be too short and repetitive.
IGN gave the DLC a score of 8/10, saying “The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned is a fun and challenging DLC that adds a new dimension to the base game. The new setting, enemies, and weapons are all great additions, and the story is engaging enough to keep you entertained. Overall, this is a great DLC that is well worth checking out.”
GameSpot gave the DLC a score of 7/10, saying “The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned is a solid DLC pack that offers a good amount of new content for a reasonable price. The new setting, enemies, and weapons are all welcome additions, and the story is engaging enough to keep you entertained. However, the DLC is a bit too short and repetitive, and it doesn’t really offer anything new or innovative. Overall, The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned is a good DLC pack that is worth checking out if you’re a fan of Borderlands.”
Overall
The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned is a fun and challenging DLC pack that adds a new dimension to the base game. The new setting, enemies, and weapons are all great additions, and the story is engaging enough to keep you entertained. However, the DLC is a bit too short and repetitive, and it doesn’t really offer anything new or innovative. Overall, The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned is a good DLC pack that is worth checking out if you’re a fan of Borderlands.
Review Score
8/10