This week Epic Games Store is giving away a whimsical adventure game: “Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands”. It is a vibrant spin-off from the Borderlands series, blending chaotic first-person shooter action with a fantasy-themed tabletop role-playing game.
Backstory: A Tabletop Tale
Set after the events of Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep, Wonderlands plunges players into Bunkers & Badasses. The story follows three heroes, known as Fatemakers, on a quest to defeat the tyrannical Dragon Lord. The Dragon Lord has turned evil after Tiny Tina misused the Sword of Souls, leading to a world where heroes always win, and he always loses. His rebellion against Tina’s control adds a meta-layer, as he seeks to break free using soul energy, creating a compelling conflict.
Gameplay: Loot, Shoot, and Spell
Wonderlands retains the core Borderlands looter-shooter formula but infuses it with fantasy flair. Players create custom characters, choosing from six classes (seven with DLC), such as Spellshot or Clawbringer, and can multiclass for unique skill combinations. Unlike traditional Borderlands vault hunters, these avatars use “hero points” to upgrade stats like strength or wisdom. The game introduces melee weapons and spells alongside guns, offering diverse combat options. The procedurally generated loot system ensures a vast array of weapons, from flaming crossbows to magical staves, enhancing replayability. The overworld, a board-game-like map, connects locations and features random encounters, adding RPG charm but sometimes feeling disconnected compared to past titles. Players can enjoy solo play or team up with up to three friends in online or local co-op, sharing or competing for loot.
Boss Battles: Epic Showdowns
The game features eight main story bosses, each tied to a major area, like Ribula in Snoring Valley or the Dragon Lord in the Fearamid. These battles are challenging, with multi-phase fights requiring strategy. For example, the Dragon Lord’s fight spans two phases with five health bars, demanding adaptability. Side missions introduce four optional bosses, such as Salissa in The Ditcher quest, offering unique loot. The Chaos Chamber, unlocked post-story, provides randomized dungeon runs with tougher enemies and bosses, ideal for farming legendary gear and increasing Chaos Levels for better drops. Boss farming is straightforward—defeat, exit, reload, repeat—making it rewarding for testing builds and collecting loot.
Objectives and Missions: A Whimsical Journey
Wonderlands includes 11 main missions, completable in 12-15 hours, and 48 side quests that deepen the lore and boost XP. Main quests follow the Fatemakers’ journey to stop the Dragon Lord, with objectives like navigating magical landscapes or solving puzzles, such as removing a character’s “plot armor.” Side quests, like Diplomatic Relations with Claptrap or Non-Violent Offender, offer humor and variety, some allowing non-violent solutions. Optional objectives in missions grant extra rewards, while overworld activities—collecting Lucky Dice, Scrolls, or Shrine Pieces—provide permanent buffs like increased Loot Luck. The Chaos Chamber serves as the primary endgame, offering infinite replayability with randomized challenges.
Conclusion
Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands is a delightful blend of Borderlands’ chaotic gunplay and a Dungeons & Dragons-inspired fantasy adventure. Its engaging backstory, driven by Tiny Tina’s wild imagination, pairs with robust gameplay mechanics, diverse boss battles, and varied missions to create a memorable experience.
Claim the Giveaway
In order to claim the giveaway game, you can visit Epic Games store webpage https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/tiny-tinas-wonderlands, login to your Epic Games account and then click on the Get button. You will have to use Epic Games Launcher in order to download and install it.