In the futuristic world of BorderZone, you play one of the few remaining humans on the planet Terra. Forced to leave the safety of your outpost, you venture on quests and into battle, controlling up to five characters. You can create your character from several disciplines, including thief, magician, or soldier, and then develop his skills and attributes throughout your journey. Each character can use several different types of weapons, as well as blinding, paralyzing, annihilating, and other types of offensive and defensive spells.