The infamous Borderlands chapter featuring Tiny Tina is currently free. You just need a Steam account to grab the title.
What kind of game is this? The shooter “Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep: A One-shot adventure” was originally a DLC for the game Borderlands 2. A few years later, this DLC was released as a “standalone” game. This was done back then to promote the larger spin-off “Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands” and give interested players a cheap taste of what to expect in the other game.
What is the game about? The hardcore and quirky heroes from Borderlands 2 come together to unwind – and play a round of Pen&Paper. You assume the role of the selected characters and experience the adventure of the (minimally crazy) Tiny Tina. What superficially serves as a tribute to great Pen&Paper games like Dungeons&Dragons has an underlying serious tone, dealing with themes like grief processing and fear of loss.
However, the focus is mostly on the absurd humor of the Borderlands world, which works wonderfully in a fantasy setting. There are weapons that shoot swords, which then split into smaller swords. Grenades suddenly turn into lightning or fireballs – the loot is as creative and plentiful as one would expect from the Borderlands series.
How long the game keeps you entertained depends on your playstyle and collecting drive, but you should definitely get around 5–10 hours. So if you’re in the mood for a pretty crazy shooter-fantasy snack, then grab “Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep: A One-shot Adventure” now – because until March 23rd, the title is still available for free on Steam and will remain in your library forever afterward.
Who is the game worth it for? Basically for anyone who wants to dive into the crazy world of Borderlands for free, has a penchant for Pen&Paper role-playing games, or simply missed the DLC for Borderlands 2 back then. However, if you played it back then, there’s nothing new to present here.
The game can be played solo or in co-op, with the latter being highly recommended. Borderlands and its spin-offs are much more fun in groups of 2 to 4 players.
Lastly, “Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep” is also a good indicator of whether purchasing “Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands” is worth it for you – because the humor of the old DLC and the larger, standalone main game is on the same wavelength.
