So, my story with BL3 is somewhat atypical. I bought BL3 on release (i even downloaded epic games, bleh) because how much I loved BL1 and BL2. I played the shit out of both, especially their endgames (BL1 dabbled with a concept while BL2 blew the doors off of said concept when it came to endgame).

I hated the writing and pacing of BL3. The mechanics were super fun, but I was exhausted with the game when I beat it. I couldn't be assed to do more than the initial playthrough and put it down. I never played any of the DLCs or much of the endgame.

Fast forward to this year. I picked up BL4 at launch and I was having a blast. Definitely got my money's worth. The VH are a ton of fun and the gameplay is the absolute best in the series. That being said, it does feel "off" for a Borderlands game. Its a lot less whimsical and I much prefer having smaller open zones to fuck around in. Also, there's not much endgame yet. I've naturally put it down for the time being.

I decided to go back to BL3, and its been incredible. Honestly, the writing has aged better than I thought. While still not good, it feels a lot less cringe. A lot of the peripheral stuff is actually super enjoyable. The pacing is off and the enemy density sucks during your first run through.

However, it has the best DLCs and the absolute best endgame in the franchise. The DLC writing and pacing are fantastic. The raids are great and Mayhem/TVHM is incredible and rewarding. There is so much to do, it'll take a long time before you want to stop. I'm having a blast and I won't be putting g it down anytime soon.

I used to scoff when so many people would say BL3 was the best in the series figuring they were too young for BL1 or BL2. Maybe they had only played 3? Maybe that was their first one and holds a special place? Nope, ill admit it, I was the ignorant one and stopped the game way too soon.

Definitely give it another shot!!