Alright, so there’s all this buzz—like, wildfire in a dry forest—around Borderlands 4 lately. Everyone’s gushing over it. And yeah, I hopped on the hype train too. I mean, Vex the Siren? Her little teaser hit that sweet spot of humor we all crave. The new batch of Vault Hunters is looking pretty colorful, no pun intended. But, there’s this tickle in my gut—maybe it was last night’s tacos, or maybe it’s just me—that the villain’s gonna be underwhelming. Call it a sixth sense or whatever.
So, let’s chat about the elephant in the room: Handsome Jack. Love that guy. He’s like the ex you never really got over, right? The franchise set the bar like… up there with him. Those Calypso Twins tried—and fell flat. They were all sass, no substance. Now we’ve got this Timekeeper dude. They say he’s nothing like Jack, but is that the ticket? Not sure.
Hands down, Jack is my numero uno villain. Can’t help it! With each game, he just grew on me. Yeah, yeah, The Pre-Sequel was a bit meh, but seeing how he got all evil made it kinda relatable. And Rhys! That dynamic? Chef’s kiss. Trying to find someone who fits that mold? Seems wiser than swinging to the other extreme, right? Like, I’m worried this Timekeeper guy might just strip away the Borderlands pizzazz, y’know?
Alright, back on track—uh, where was I? Right! This Timekeeper—he’s painted as this big, bad overlord. A cool cucumber, watching everyone through some tech doohickey called a Bolt. Fancy that. Regal, they say. But in my head, I’m seeing someone more fit for a bleak sci-fi thriller than our zany Borderlands world. Sure, there’s still some humor, like Claptrap being his goofy self, but will this dude fit in?
If this Timekeeper is all boring and stiff, we might get a repeat of Commandant Steele. Who remembers her? Oy, what a Siren who did zilch with her powers. Just obsessed with order, like she needed a hobby or something. My brain’s buzzing that this new baddie might end up like her. Intimidating for a sec, then poof—forgettable.
What made Handsome Jack tick wasn’t just the jokey bits or the evil stunts. It was the blend. He delivered lines that cracked you up, then BAM! Monster mode. Toss in the backstory, and he felt like a real dude. If the Timekeeper stays flat, he might as well be cardboard. Less annoying, sure, but less heart. You gotta aim high if you want to match Jack.
And let’s give a shoutout to Dameon Clarke! His performance? Unforgettable. Anyone stepping into a villain’s shoes seriously has to bring their A-game, no joke.
In a twist, there’s another villain in Borderlands 4—Ripper Queen. Even her name sounds like trouble, right? She’s been wronged by our Timekeeper, so she could hammer in just how twisted his rule is. Wacky and wild versus the smooth operator—it’s like oil and water, but maybe that’s fun?
I’m crossing my fingers the Timekeeper surprises us. Maybe Gearbox is saving the best for last? No clue. But I’m uneasy. Changing things just for the sake of change? Tricky when the past was solid gold. Sure, the Calypso Twins didn’t strike gold, but Borderlands without its quirky antagonist just feels—blah. Here’s hoping I’m wrong. Could be he’s more than just a straight-laced overlord. Right now, all I’m seeing is a politeness with none of the bite. Wouldn’t that just be a bummer?
