Borderlands is fun, deeply customizable and easily accessible...all with a coating of bad-ass layered on. Buy it!
So on to the guts of the review...the gameplay: A big focus of this game is on the guns themselves that you come across as you play. And boy, they ARE the stars =) Lots of variety, various stats, mods, effects...it really runs the gamut of customization. You rarely stick to just one gun (at least I didn't anyway) for a set amount of time, there are just sooo many weapons that you come across and feel the need to give them a try, all with their own feel and playstyle they mesh with. Overall I found the 'speed' of the game just right-your character moves quite quickly and never do you really feel like your just trudging around to get from A to B. Vehicles become available very early in the game and allow you to travel quickly when it is necessary. Co-Op is a treat! Playing with other people racks the difficulty up a little when you play online, but this is necessary as you now have twice the firepower and are able to bring down bigger baddies...hence the bigger the loot!
Graphically I found the game very pleasing to the eye-it has a 'cell shaded' look and feel to it but very clean and smooth. Sound is good-lots of weapons feel solid and have a lot of different noises that they make as well as the various characters you encounter who all have relatively fun voice work.
Content wise, this game has a lot going for it. You can easily sink in many hours on this title and STILL come back for more. The online is a blast as I mentioned. Lots of places to explore and quests to do...the atmosphere is fun as well, the game really portrays a cartoonish and fun 'wasteland' while keeping just enough toes in reality wise that its not silly. Overall I would highly recommend this game if you enjoy a fun and solid FPS that throws in just enough RPG type perks that will satisfy both game play fans. A definite buy!