Go over and read my review for The Saboteur at GamersInfo.net. Author credit is listed as Full Sail Student. Be sure to check out all the great game reviews by Full Sail students like me!

Loot Love – There is a game play “feeling” being held hostage here. It’s the same thing that consistently drove me back to play World of Warcraft and with Diablo II gave me with a reason to avoid sleep. Fun, functional, unique weapons. Nothing beats the moment you equip that awe inspiring drop… except the first time you fire it!

User Driven Criticals – Critical strikes are becoming a commonality, especially in RPGs. Borderlands is no different, with weapons that confer +150% Critical Damage and skill points that improve it as well. The difference? Head Shot == Critical Hit. End of story. This has been a source of endless glee for me, and has motivated me to become a better shooter. Having all those extra stats behind you is a good motivator to aim rather than spray and pray. One last thing, every time that you get a critical hit, the word “Critical” pops out from the target in bold, red letters. Imagine if you will a point blank burst from a very accurate SMG. It’s like Christmas.

Charm – Borderlands has my favorite opening sequence in recent memory. It should be experienced in high definition and with the sound turned up. Watch it if you like. I’m obsessed with the two songs used in this game, Cage the Elephant – Ain’t No Rest For The Wicked and DJ Champion – No Heaven. They both have a feeling of untouchable badassery with a dose of pure fun that always gives me a few goosebumps. I could also start to comment on the art style, but any words spoken about it would not do it justice. It must be seen.

Buy this game. Here are a few reasons:

• It’s 1$
• It’s charming. It has a theme song. It pokes fun at itself.
• The game mechanic is fun and mesmerizing.
• It’s crazy, which is part of the fun of indies games, and that should be encouraged.

It’s also worth mentioning that within the last few months  since the inception of the new XBL Experience, a plethora of purchasable content has arrived in the Avatar Marketplace. I really must say that while I am probably enough of a fan of Penny Arcade to buy this shirt, I couldn’t rightfully do so until I bought this game. Do both! Stimulate the economy! Here’s some things you could give up to save a buck for this game…

• Take that jar of pennies you keep around and take it to Coinstar
• Order a water with your meal at Applebees
• Go to a local coffee shop instead of Starbucks one day (this will save $2 sometimes)

And you’ve supported a cool indie game. Now go blow up some Z0MB1ES!!!1