Tiny Tina's Wonderlands 2 Can Take Borderlands' Best Easter Egg to the Next Level
A sequel to Tiny Tina's Wonderlands could bring back one of Borderlands 2's most amusing Easter eggs in a big way. While Borderlands has always been a quirky series to begin with, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands embraces the series' chaotic and offbeat nature even more than usual. For this reason, it is perfect for referencing some of the more unusual parts of previous games. In particular, Borderlands 2 featured an unexpected shout-out to a game from a completely different genre. It was out of place, but fit Borderlands sense of humor, and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands 2 could take it even further.
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The most notable thing about Borderlands spin-off Tiny Tina's Wonderlands is its unique design and framing device compared to other Borderlands titles. While Borderlands is a zany series in its own right, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands takes the gameplay style and places into a Dungeons and Dragons-esque world narrated by Tiny Tina herself. Tina's active imagination and enthusiastic personality lead to a story with even more bizarre twists and turns than a typical Borderlands adventure. That combined with the addition of spells make Tiny Tina's Wonderlands an entertaining twist on the series' norms, and one that is worth revisiting in the future. When that happens, fans should also get to experience a deeper version of Borderlands 2's Minecraft homage.
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Borderlands 2's Minecraft Easter Egg Is A Comically Perfect Fit For Tiny Tina's Wonderlands
One of the Borderlands 2's stranger moments is one of the best easter eggs in the Borderlands series. In one part of the Caustic Caverns in Borderlands 2, the player can find an unusually square ledge that they can access. Following the path from there will lead them to a wall of blocks that look very similar to those from Minecraft that they have to break. Beyond a couple of these walls is a cave that is inhabited by Minecraft's infamous Creepers. In addition to this unexpected encounter, the player will also have an opportunity to unlock a headpiece designed in Minecraft's art style.
Borderlands 2's Minecraft easter egg would fit perfectly into a sequel to Tiny Tina's Wonderlands. While players are trekking across Tiny Tina's Wonderlands' interactive map, the plot is subject to Tina's own ideas, and the sudden appearance of Minecraft-themed blocks and enemies would not be out of character. A resurgence of the Easter egg could even be turned into its own side challenge, with the player having to do battle with Endermen or Blazes, as well as a return of the Creepers. Such a mission could even give the player a chance to earn Minecraft-themed gear, like blocky swords and crossbows.
A part of what made the Minecraft Easter egg work in Borderlands 2 was its sheer goofiness. It's impossible to take a handful of Creepers roaming around in a random cave, and Borderlands' penchant for media spoofs keeps such a joke from being out of place. That same absurdity makes the easter egg a perfect fit for Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, which has an even more off-the-wall aesthetic that welcomes such shout-outs with open arms. It's easy to imagine Tina narrating the way that a bunch of Minecraft monsters would suddenly appear, momentarily interrupting the player's quest.
The cave of Creepers may be the weirdest thing that players could find in Borderlands 2, but that made the Easter egg unforgettable. If the world of Bunkers & Badasses gets revisited, then it would be likely to continue Tina's brand of fantasy-infused chaos for another installment. There is a strong case for a Tiny Tina's Wonderlands sequel, and the surprise return of the Minecraft Easter egg could be a fun surprise, especially with added commentary from Tina and the gang. Minecraft may not be an official part of the Borderlands universe, but Tiny Tina's Wonderlands 2 could certainly have a place for it.
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands is available now for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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Source: GameRant
