Summary
- Tiny Tina's Wonderlands 2 can provide even more fantastical creatures for players to encounter, adding to the fun and excitement of the game.
- The introduction of new monsters, such as minotaurs, golems, and werewolves, would bring new challenges and gameplay mechanics to the sequel.
- More variety in enemies would lead to more variance in missions, making complete runs of the game more satisfying to pursue. Adding new monsters would be a positive and there are plenty of fantasy creatures to choose from.
After the first installment proved that a fantasy Borderlands spin-off could work, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands 2 can provide even more fantastical creatures for players to encounter. After all, since Tiny Tina's Wonderlands is all about playing with fantasy tropes in addition to remixing Borderlands' gameplay, If anything, a sequel should seek to go even further than the first game did. That means more weapons, more magic, and more monsters that Tiny Tina's Wonderlands didn't get to the first time around. If anything, new monsters may be the key to making the sequel even better than the first.
Much like the Dragon Lord, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands' final boss, many of the monsters that players fight in the game are various types of undead. Skeletons and zombies make up the bulk of the Dragon Lord's army, which seems rather fitting considering his obvious lich parallels. Several other famous monsters appear in the game as well, such as goblins and cyclopes. Of course, a fantasy adventure wouldn't be complete without dragons, and the first game featured several varieties of wyverns to fill that role. Tiny Tina's Wonderlands already covered many of the most iconic monsters, but that just means the next game can get more creative.
The Next Tiny Tina's Wonderlands Can Add Far More Magical Creatures
Minotaurs, Big Beefy Foes With High Mobility
A minotaur could provide an appropriately legendary boss battle in Tiny TIna's Wonderlands' sequel. While hulking trolls provided a formidable challenge in the first game, a minotaur could be a new kind of beefy foe. In addition to being gifted combatants, they could also have the ability to charge forward like an enraged bull. In a shooter like Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, an enemy that can close the distance and deal heavy damage at the same time would pose a significant threat to the player. Either as a boss or regular enemy, a minotaur would be an excellent fit for Tiny Tina's Wonderlands 2.
Golems, Defenders Crafted From Various Materials
Similar to how it would be a good idea for Tiny Tina's Wonderlands' sequel to introduce gear crafting, some homemade monsters in the form of golems would be a welcome addition as well. Because of the nature of golems in fantasy, they could be formed from all kinds of materials, from wood, to stone, and even metal. While they could be serious threats with their size and strength, they could also open another opportunity. Since many classes in the first game had pets, a new class that can summon golems could be a cool twist on that mechanic, especially if the game lets players get creative with its design.
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands already covered many of the most iconic monsters, but that just means the next game can get more creative.
Werewolves, the Classic Half-Human, Half-Wolf Warriors
One of the most well-known monsters in all of fantasy was missing from the D&D-inspired Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, and that's the werewolf. Tiny Tina's Wonderland had the players fight many bandits in the overworld's random battles, and the amount of monstrous enemies speaks for itself, and a werewolf would be like both enemy types combined. A werewolf foe could simply be a giant wolf, or it could combine its sharp claws with gunplay. Maybe they could even start as human gunfighters before turning into melee-focused berserkers upon transforming. Werewolves were a big omission from Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, and well worth adding in a sequel.
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands was a fun fantasy parody, and more monsters would only be a positive for a sequel. After all, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands added a new class that fit right in with the others, so bringing more monsters into a sequel should be perfectly doable. Not to mention, more variety in enemies will naturally lead to more variance in missions, making complete runs of the game more satisfying to pursue. There would be nothing but positives when it comes to introducing new monsters in Tiny Tina's Wonderlands 2, and there are thankfully a lot of fantasy creatures to choose from.
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 78 /100 Critics Rec: 76%
- Released
- March 25, 2022
- ESRB
- T For Teen due to Blood, Crude, Humor, Language, Partial Nudity, Suggestive Themes, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Gearbox Software
- Publisher(s)
- 2K
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 4
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Local Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S
WHERE TO PLAY
Embark on an epic adventure full of whimsy, wonder, and high-powered weaponry. Bullets, magic and broadswords collide across this chaotic fantasy world brought to life by the unpredictable Tiny Tina. Roll your own multiclass hero and loot, shoot, slash and cast your way through outlandish monsters and loot-filled dungeons on a quest to stop the tyrannical Dragon Lord. Tiny Tina is your disorderly guide through an extraordinary tabletop realm where rules rarely apply. Explore a vast overworld spanning majestic cities, dank mushroom forests, foreboding fortresses and more! Joining you at the table are headstrong captain Valentine and rule-obsessed robot Frette. During your quest to defeat the Dragon Lord, you'll meet a cast of lovable misfits like a lute-wielding Bardbarian and your very own Fairy Punchfather. Everyone's welcome, so join the party, throw on your adventuring boots and be Chaotic Great!
- Franchise
- Borderlands
- Number of Players
- 1-4
- Split Screen Orientation
- Vertical or Horizontal
- Platform(s)
- PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG, FPS
- How Long To Beat
- 16 Hours
- Metascore
- 76
- Platforms That Support Crossplay
- PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S
