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The Borderlands series has garnered significant attention from gamers, particularly the PC Gamer team, who have spent extensive hours on the latest installment. Initial impressions indicate a blend of excitement and critique regarding the game's mechanics. Harvey Randall, a staff writer, has enjoyed around twenty hours of gameplay, appreciating the familiar shooting and looting dynamics, although he found the introduction sluggish. He noted that the new Vault Hunters, especially Amon and Harlowe, add a refreshing twist, with Amon’s flaming fist being a highlight. The expanded skill trees offer unique options that enhance gameplay, despite concerns about the endgame content. Mollie Taylor, a features producer, has invested over 15 hours and views the game as a great escape, enjoying the movement mechanics and gunplay. She expressed a desire for better integration of the grappling hook and criticized the inventory system and lack of ambient music during quieter moments. Andy Edser, a hardware writer, reported that Borderlands 4 is demanding on hardware, requiring him to use DLSS Balanced and 3x Multi Frame Generation for smooth gameplay on a high-end setup. He enjoyed the vibrant landscapes and combat but found the humor toned down and the environments somewhat repetitive after 13 hours. He raised concerns about performance challenges for players with older hardware and expressed hope for optimization patches.