Borderlands is a first-person shooter with role-playing elements set on the planet Pandora. Players choose from four characters, each with unique abilities and skill trees, to explore a vast open world filled with missions, loot, and enemies. The game features a distinctive cel-shaded art style and combines shooting mechanics with RPG elements, such as weapon customization and character progression. It is known for its humor, engaging co-op multiplayer, and expansive gameplay. Borderlands offers a blend of action, exploration, and storytelling in a unique, post-apocalyptic setting.