It’s ridiculous and all the more enjoyable for it. It’s hard to go into too much detail without ruining key plot developments for what is unashamedly and undeniably a story-driven game, but the satisfying reveal of who the masked kidnapper really is presents a delightful twist which then proceeds to fuel a suitably over-the-top final battle that evokes Shadow of the Colossus, Power Rangers and classic arcade fighting games in turn. It’s a bleak first act for sure, but it’s never gratuitous and the exuberant second half manages to balance the scales of enjoyment perfectly. Uncomfortable questions are asked of Rhys (and by extension, the player) that force you to take a good hard look at the carnage unfolding around you and ask yourself: Is this my fault? Was it worth it? Then you reach for a shard of glass… The Vault Of The Traveler will still make you laugh from its opening moments, but there’s a quick decent into darkness as it plays out that’s initially startling. Even more impressive, there’s a healthy dose of pathos to accompany the silliness that never threatens to overwhelm or tip the balance. It’s a beautifully crafted, fitting finale.Ĭomedy isn’t easy (especially in a video game) but that’s how the very best comedy usually comes across – and Tales From The Borderlands makes it seem effortless. From the truly heartbreaking opening credits (the haunting music is Retrograde by James Blake) to the uplifting end credits ( My Silver Lining by First Aid Kit – seriously, Telltale Games is fast becoming the video game equivalent of Quentin Tarantino when it comes to making perfect song choices…), Episode 5 is an emotional roller coaster ride that never stops to catch its breath between all of the laughter and tears.
With Handsome Jack now in control of Helios’ systems following the shock ending of Episode 4 – Escape Plan Bravo, Hyperion middle-manager Rhys, Pandoran con-artist Fiona and their ragtag team must grab the final Gortys piece and fight their way off the deadly space station before it’s too late!Īs mentioned in AMO’s reviews of the previous four episodes ( Zer0 Sum, Atlas Mugged, Catch A Ride and Escape Plan Bravo), Tales from the Borderlands is Telltale Games’ most consistently crowd-pleasing episodic series to date – and The Vault Of The Traveler is no exception. The Vault Of The Traveler is the fifth and final episode of Tales From The Borderlands, a five-part episodic video game series from Telltale Games ( The Walking Dead, The Wolf Among Us).
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