Is anyone else finding Borderlands 2 to be really, really frustrating?

Played it to level 15, and it has just been a nightmare of frustration. The first one was too easy, but ffs, they overdid the difficulty when playing solo here. I died against Mad Mike when I went back to do a quest just now, and because I spawned below him, he just unloaded rockets into me. Couldn't kill him, couldn't dodge his rockets, just died over and over until I finally just gave up. Not fun at all, and wondering if anyone else has been having a similar experience.

I've only played a small bit, But I've died more in the first few hours then in the whole first game and all of it's DLC...Then again, That was online play...

definitely a lot more challenging than the first game. Im playing as the gunzerker and it is hard to get in close. They really made it more co-op friendly i believe

Hmmm, this is good news......the first was far to easy......

im only level 10 or 11 right now (solo for the time being. waiting for the weekend for co-op), but im not having much difficulty yet. im playing as a commando so i just hide and use my turret for cover whenever my shield breaks.

What class are you playing as? Some classes are definitely better for solo play than others (the commando or gunzerker in my opinion).

IMO game isn't meant to be played solo.

IMO game isn't meant to be played solo.

Terrencec06

[QUOTE="Terrencec06"]

IMO game isn't meant to be played solo.

Essian

[QUOTE="Essian"][QUOTE="Terrencec06"]

IMO game isn't meant to be played solo.

LoG-Sacrament

[QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"][QUOTE="Essian"] neither was the first one, but at least you COULD play the first one soloEssian

You should give the commando a shot. The turret ability really comes in handy, especially in solo play.

try it coop ^^KaiserAlexander

IMO game isn't meant to be played solo.

Terrencec06

Doesn't mean the developers should stop people who want the good old single player experience by making the game for co-op only.

[QUOTE="Terrencec06"]

IMO game isn't meant to be played solo.

Venom_Raptor

Doesn't mean the developers should stop people who want the good old single player experience by making the game for co-op only.

I died a few times already in BL2, but I had no trouble getting killed in BL1 either later in the game.

BL2 does seem more difficult, but as far as I'm concerned that's a good thing. Only some of the checkpoints are a bit far away from where you might have died, can be a long walk sometimes.

After playing the game some more TC I see where you're coming from. I've been playing solo (like yourself), but hadn't run into any difficulties until [spoiler] I got to the main quest mission where you have to set up the fast travel beacon to get to Sanctuary, since it is now a city floating in the sky. [/spoiler] There were so many enemies I must have died around 4 times, thankfully the respawn checkpoint was close by but the entire time I felt VERY overwhelmed and vastly outnumbered.

Yea, I am finding this game to be more difficult (Currently a 21 Gunzerker). So far, it seems assault rifles are fairly worthless until around level 15 (my opinion, of course), but holy crap, pistols do so much damage, have amazing range, and many of them have quick firing. Maybe it is just me, but it feels like dying is just a part of the game. You spawn in and try again. At least for me, money has never been an issue. Just play smart (snipe a few guys, then use mid range weapons as the enemies close the gap) and you'll be fine. And a tip to Gunzerkers, use the gunzerker skill when you are low on health as it is a great way to stay alive for a little longer (and makes for a great "Oh sh*t button").

suck it up,challenge is a challenge,you're not always god in games.Ratchet_Fan8

This. And we need more of this to be honest. Most games nowdays are far too easy. BL2 isnt that hard. I've been playing single player only, with the Siren, and havent had any real trouble eight hours in.

Dark Souls on the other hand...