Like any other community, theBorderlandsfan base is full of creative players that have used art to pay homage to the game. The latest creation focuses specifically on the originalBorderlandstitle, with a fan usingMinecraft’s unique visual style to show some love for its opening scene.
Whilethe firstBorderlandsgameintroduced the universe, some important characters, and the franchise’s cel shaded look, Gearbox was still finding its footing and figuring out what the series should be. While there are moments ofBorderlands’ now iconic humor, such as the splash screen intros for bosses, the game was more serious than other titles. Vault Hunters were silent, gameplay was clunkier, and locations were less varied. The series’ first raid boss did not come until the Secret Armory of General Knoxx expansion, either. However, many remain nostalgic for the title since it was the game that introduced them toBorderlands.
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Alongside the starting area of Fyrestone and its memorable layout, one thing that everyone who played the originalBorderlandsgame will remember is its opening cinematic. While tame in comparison to the intros for otherVault Huntergroups, there is something special about Lilith, Brick, Mordecai, and Roland posing on the bus. Cage The Elephant’s “Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked” is the perfect backing track for these character introductions, and this opening scene felt incredibly unique back in 2009. As such, it makes sense that it stuck with Redditor Zorincian.
Zorincian showcased a spinning 3D model of aMinecraftcreationbased onBorderlands’ first intro cinematic. Alongside theBorderlandslogo in the top left corner, a Pandora sign and a Skag can be seen. This should instantly remindBorderlandsfans of the shot from the intro where a Skag is hit by the bus after walking in front of the Pandora sign. Both the Skag and sign are perfectly recreated inMinecraft’s blocky art style, with plants and a tire seen behind the Pandora billboard.
Another detail can be caught by eagle-eyedBorderlandsfansif they look in front of the Skag. Not only can some of the series’ money boxes be seen resting on a board, but that board sits atop one ofBorderlands’ instantly recognizable ammo crates. Clearly, this artistic fan thought of everything, with theirMinecraftproject filled with small but meaningful touches. According to Zorincian, the render took them around a month to complete, clearly illustrating their love for their franchise.
WheneverBorderlands 4releases, fans can expect an intro cutscene that shows off the next lineup of Vault Hunters. Hopefully it proves to be as memorable as the original, as fans are still thinking about the firstBorderlandscinematic over 12 years after they first saw it.
Borderlands: Game of the Year Editionis available now for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
