Gearbox has released an official 16-bit retro demake ofBorderlands 2, which is nowavailable to play for free. It’s a top-down shooter containing all the combat and loot-gathering fans have come to expect.

“The Border Landsis a 16-bit lo-fi game which offers a tantalizing glimpse into the origins of many elements still present in today’s hit franchise,” writes Gearbox. “It may not have 87 bazillion guns, or dynamic online co-op but it does fit on five floppy disks!”

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It’s a simple little shooter, but should keep you distracted for five minutes. Pack it in with the main game or whack it on a portable/handheld system and I’d be quite happy with it.

The opening area of the Whisper mission, in a small grove.

The Divide in the Cosmodrome, where the Guardian was resurrected.

A holofoil Ribbontail, as seen in collections.

The Phoneutria Fera hand cannon, inspired by the Season of the Haunted armor set. It has a unique, galactic glow.

Three Fuses appear in a match of Apex Legends' Wild Card mode.

Mad Maggie opens a supply bin and an item with a symbol indicating infinite ammo appears.

Legends slide through a zipline in King’s Canyon in Apex Legends.

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The Yeartide Apex tex Mechanica SMG with a Holofoil glow.