Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel (2014) | How Woke Is It?

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Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel2014

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What We Think

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is a good example of non-woke game development where entertainment and satire take center stage instead of ideological preaching. Diversity and irreverence are part of the fun, not the point.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel largely focuses on zany storytelling, irreverent humor, and chaotic action, not hampered by overt ideological messaging. Character backgrounds touch on diversity but serve the plot and world rather than overshadowing it. Any nods to representation are mainly playful and fit the series' over-the-top style, without identity becoming the driving force of the narrative.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The game mostly avoids making statements about traditional values, family, religion, or masculinity. Its irreverence is directed at everything, and it doesn't take clear shots at cultural or moral foundations. Characters are exaggerated, but there's little sign of forced subversion or revisionism. It's more interested in parodying everything than pushing ideology.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel's world is deliberately absurd and cynical, mocking authority of all kinds. Some jokes might look a bit modern, but there’s no strong ideological filter or clear villainization of traditional perspectives. Pluralism comes mainly through the chaotic cast of characters, not through any heavy-handed message.

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