Battleborn

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  1. sscott0829tw
    May 3, 2016
    8
    I have to be honest,I thought this game is going to failed in the past few months.I thought this is just a game that is boring and overwatch-like.
    I was wrong.So damn wrong!! This game is amazing in every aspect.Finally a AAA shooter game remember to make a single player campaign.So much fun to play the campaign and eliminate the boss in the Co-op Campaign.Also the game has so many    I have to be honest,I thought this game is going to failed in the past few months.I thought this is just a game that is boring and overwatch-like.
    I was wrong.So damn wrong!! This game is amazing in every aspect.Finally a AAA shooter game remember to make a single player campaign.So much fun to play the campaign and eliminate the boss in the Co-op Campaign.Also the game has so many amazing characters,each one is unique and fantastic,and it has the humor too.PVP mode is even better,it is like Dota meets FPS game,create matches that are exciting and fun.Highly recommend this game to anyone who loves Borderlands and Dota games.    … Expand
  2. Slowqueen
    May 3, 2016
    10
    I knew I was happy with my purchase as soon as I played the prologue. The anime style cut scene was amazing and being able to play Mika right away in the story was fun.

    The game is pretty much the Reese's of video games. The combination of moba and shooter it brings out a very unique feeling in the gameplay.
  3. SkittyIsKitty
    May 3, 2016
    10
    Could be the GOTY for me. Has multiplayer, has single player, has co-op, has competitive play. This game is the full package, something other games should work on.

    Good bye life.
  4. r3v0Lut10n
    May 3, 2016
    10
    Game is really fast paced, lot's of heroes with different playstyle. Graphics good (need a proper AA method implemented though :P) PvE and PvP also really entertaining. Every can find what he's up to competitive PvP or just spend some good hours in PvE with friends or pug ;)
  5. jazbeast
    May 3, 2016
    10
    Game is really fun and different. There is always something fresh happening in every match that you experience. Overall I would recommend the game its fast paced and really fun.
  6. adriandenan
    May 3, 2016
    9
    Unique gameplay, amazing style, fun characters, insane AI, end of the universe scenario, this game has everything I want.

    If you like the Borderlands style and humor, it's a great game.
  7. sparh4wk
    May 3, 2016
    10
    Great PvP modes and the PvE is actually a blast, has that Gearbox charm to it.

    Great FPS for the MOBA players, and MOBA for the FPS player. A must buy!
  8. zombiechan
    May 3, 2016
    8
    First of all, probably the better launch I've seen from online games in a while.

    This game is the perfect blend of Shooters and Mobas. The characters feel fun and creative, the maps are colorful and the whole style just makes me think of Saturday Morning Cartoons. Though there may be some more balancing needed (which will always be needed for these kinds of games) it's not as bad as    First of all, probably the better launch I've seen from online games in a while.

    This game is the perfect blend of Shooters and Mobas. The characters feel fun and creative, the maps are colorful and the whole style just makes me think of Saturday Morning Cartoons. Though there may be some more balancing needed (which will always be needed for these kinds of games) it's not as bad as other games that's been out for years.

    The game also brings PvE which has a feel to dungeons in MMOs. You select the chapter, fight mobs, fight boss, fight mobs, fight boss, then fight final boss. It's a good way to get gear to take back to PvP.

    The game isn't without issues, I feel that sometimes the screen can feel a little cluttered and it does take a little bit to get use to it, but after that 5th match you no longer care, it's just chaotic fun. Hell I've had so much fun playing Benedict that I didn't even care that my team was losing.

    Battleborn is probably the most unique game to come out this year so far and with it's fun cartoony style and it's Borderland's humor, it's a good pick.    … Expand
  9. zomg_gamer
    May 3, 2016
    10
    The only MOBA I can actually play. If you hate MOBAs give it a try, the shooter mixed in with it makes its a much better experience.

    Plus the campaign isn't too bad
  10. kaijumasterrace
    May 3, 2016
    9
    Play as a bird person who can fly and fire rockets down at the enemies.
    Play as an insane AI that can turn his body into a tank.
    Play as a robot butler with a sniper. Play as a cute little penguin in a badass mech suit. This game has such an amazing roster with unique characters. Unique is probably a good term for the game once I've never seen a shooter like this before. It's goofy,    Play as a bird person who can fly and fire rockets down at the enemies.
    Play as an insane AI that can turn his body into a tank.
    Play as a robot butler with a sniper.
    Play as a cute little penguin in a badass mech suit.

    This game has such an amazing roster with unique characters. Unique is probably a good term for the game once I've never seen a shooter like this before. It's goofy, doesn't take itself seriously, and is just good old fashion fun.

    I didn't care for the PvE that much, but the PvP is amazing.    … Expand
  11. mds27272
    May 9, 2016
    9
    For all of the people that are accusing Gearbox of "Astroturfing" reviews for this game....you're idiots. This is a AAA game developer with a good reputation not some shady, crapware shoveling studio. I was one of the first to post a review for this game, and yeah, it is my first review on metacritic, but did you ever stop to think that those of us who enjoy this game maybe wanted to getFor all of the people that are accusing Gearbox of "Astroturfing" reviews for this game....you're idiots. This is a AAA game developer with a good reputation not some shady, crapware shoveling studio. I was one of the first to post a review for this game, and yeah, it is my first review on metacritic, but did you ever stop to think that those of us who enjoy this game maybe wanted to get the word out about it and try to expand the player base because of the challenges it's facing due to surface comparisons to Overwatch? That was the reason I took the time to write my first review. I LOVE this game and I want other players to enjoy it with, and that means trying to educate people not to write it off because they just assume that Overwatch is the better game. Obviously, some people may have tried both or at least watched enough videos on Battleborn to have a clear understanding of the game and still like Overwatch better, I don't begrudge them that or think there's anything wrong with that opinion. The key here is that they really are two very different games and depending on what you're looking for one may appeal more to you than the other. For me, Battleborn had the greater appeal. So, maybe take a minute to think before throwing accusations around. I could just as easily accuse you of being a Blizzard employee trying to tank the reviews for this game, but I won't do that, because I'm not a moron, and I understand that, like Gearbox, Blizzard is a quality developer that doesn't need to sink to those kinds of tactics. So, post your rating, give your opinion, but don't try to trash the reputation of a quality game studio when you have no basis other than a users review count to base it on.… Expand
  12. dustinface
    May 3, 2016
    10
    An adorable penguin in a mech suit, a robot butler, an old man in a hoverchair. What doesn't this game have? The PvP is tight, fun and competitive, and PvE is just so much fun. You want this game.
  13. yungalleyoop
    May 3, 2016
    10
    The prologue was one of the most coolest things I'd ever seen - and the music is by Deltron 3030 too! The multiplayer is fantastic and the character design is super varied and the gunplay is great.
  14. Halo8545
    May 4, 2016
    10
    Boarderlands humour set to a Moba esque multiplayer and a singleplayer/Co-op mode that plays a lot like an MMO dungeon. Your screen will fill with so much colour that it might induce a state of fun and enjoyment.

    Things you might want to know:- No offline mode, but you can play alone with bots or do the story single player. 3 MP modes each with 2 maps Around 9 Story missions with    Boarderlands humour set to a Moba esque multiplayer and a singleplayer/Co-op mode that plays a lot like an MMO dungeon. Your screen will fill with so much colour that it might induce a state of fun and enjoyment.

    Things you might want to know:-

    No offline mode, but you can play alone with bots or do the story single player.
    3 MP modes each with 2 maps
    Around 9 Story missions with matchmaking if desired.
    All later maps and characters coming to the game will be included in the base game.

    It might not be to everyones taste, because it values team play and objective based gameplay over lone gun action. That said I enjoyed my 12hrs in the beta and the first 3hrs of the main game.    … Expand
  15. FaceLOK
    May 4, 2016
    10
    Very fun game, I was thinking of either picking up this or Overwatch. To be honest I was leaning overwatch until I actually played both games. While Overwatch is a polished arena shooter, it lacked anything new. It was just really well done of its genre. On the other hand Battleborn mixed 2 genres that I love playing into one. Creating a fresh gameplay concept instead of a retread.

    I    Very fun game, I was thinking of either picking up this or Overwatch. To be honest I was leaning overwatch until I actually played both games. While Overwatch is a polished arena shooter, it lacked anything new. It was just really well done of its genre. On the other hand Battleborn mixed 2 genres that I love playing into one. Creating a fresh gameplay concept instead of a retread.

    I highly recommend this game to anyone who is looking for something new and fresh.    … Expand
  16. MeMoreBetter
    May 4, 2016
    9
    Amazing game. Where most other FPS and or MOBA games fall short for be is that feeling of being rewarded for time spent. Whether your grinding story Missions or PVP the gear packs, lore unlocks , command ranks, hell even the titles feel worth while.

    There are issues currently, i.e no advanced difficulty matchmaking for story, path-ing issues for NPC's, skill based PVP matchmaking , ect.    Amazing game. Where most other FPS and or MOBA games fall short for be is that feeling of being rewarded for time spent. Whether your grinding story Missions or PVP the gear packs, lore unlocks , command ranks, hell even the titles feel worth while.

    There are issues currently, i.e no advanced difficulty matchmaking for story, path-ing issues for NPC's, skill based PVP matchmaking , ect. However these are all things that are easy to work out with a little time. I keep seeing performance issues coming up for people, personally I've had 0 trouble and my machine is quite mediocre.

    At the end of the day this game is just simply put FUN. Worth the money, worth the time.

    Yes this is my first review, but only because I'm not the type to usually care enough to write reviews.
    (someone mentioned that since quite a few people had never reviewed a game aside from this, that it was clear they were paid or had some inherit interest in positive scores, while that is always possible, it's certainly not always true.)    … Expand
  17. jkb619
    May 3, 2016
    9
    Fun..with the tongue-in-cheek self awareness that made Borderlands stand out. Competitive PvP...gear optimization (including common/rare/epic/legendary), 3 types of progression (2 are permanent, 1 is 'per map'). PvE (solo and coop) with a dungeonesque feel...PvE maps can take 30 minutes to an hour on Normal Mode...Advanced mode 60+. Advanced Hardcore...about 30 seconds..lol.
  18. kingAmer
    May 4, 2016
    10
    Un jeu dont je suis tomber Amoureux :)

    Je vais faire court en recapitulant les plus et les moins du jeu. Les plus : + Un casting de haut vol (25 persos) + Contenu très dense et complet + Graphiquement sympathique + Le feeling de certains persos + Le mode multijoueur addictif ... + ... Et plus précisément le mode Incursion + Le système de drop , un marcher , d'évolution ect    Un jeu dont je suis tomber Amoureux :)

    Je vais faire court en recapitulant les plus et les moins du jeu.

    Les plus :

    + Un casting de haut vol (25 persos)
    + Contenu très dense et complet
    + Graphiquement sympathique
    + Le feeling de certains persos
    + Le mode multijoueur addictif ...
    + ... Et plus précisément le mode Incursion
    + Le système de drop , un marcher , d'évolution ect ...
    + Un Background soigné
    + Décors et ensembles inspirés de Borderlands
    + La stratégie, la stratégie, la stratégie

    Les moins :

    - Un petit manque d'équilibre entre les persos
    - L'optimisation du jeu ( baisses de fps lors des missions solo et quelques fois en multi )
    - Seulement trois modes de jeu pour le multijoueur ( en attente des DLC )

    Pour moi Battleborn est l'exemple type du jeu fun sans prise de tête et une communauté sympa.

    Du haut de mes 30 ans j'ai retrouvé le plaisir de joué à un jeu vidéo est ça me fait plaisir !

    Par contre je tiens juste à dire une chose , ne pas confondre overwatch et Battleborn c'est deux jeux complétement différents. Car battleborm se rapproche d'un Moba pour son multi et destiny pour son PvE et Overwatch c'est un team Fortress 2.

    Pour moi Battleborn et mon petit coup de coeur :) je lui donne une note final ( et personnel ) de 4,5/5.

    Je vous souhaite à tous un bon jeu !    … Expand
  19. Balthus
    May 8, 2016
    10
    Another great game from GearBox !!

    Delicious humour, amazing shooter ... probably the best game of this year.

    The combination of moba and shooter it brings out a very unique feeling in the gameplay.
  20. TominusPrime
    May 8, 2016
    8
    This is a game with Gearbox humor written all over it, and while it may not be explicitly be Borderlands 3, the character design and world design in Battleborn are so reminiscent of Gearbox's flagship franchise that it may as well be a part of the expanded BL universe(and with rumors of BL Easter eggs dropping in future Battleborn DLC, it just might be).

    The PvE campaign is    This is a game with Gearbox humor written all over it, and while it may not be explicitly be Borderlands 3, the character design and world design in Battleborn are so reminiscent of Gearbox's flagship franchise that it may as well be a part of the expanded BL universe(and with rumors of BL Easter eggs dropping in future Battleborn DLC, it just might be).

    The PvE campaign is stellar(although a group is a necessity if you want to nab any medals north of silver without farming) and the PvP is a surprisingly deep and tactical bridge between FPS and MOBAs. That being said, I feel like many folks who approach the game from a pure FPS standpoint will have a bit more trouble appreciating the game, as its PvP favors the kind of diverse, role-fulfilling setup you would find in your average MOBA or WoW Arena team(tank, healer, DPS, support). Lone gunmen are glass cannons here, and you get cut down crazy fast if you don't have a good squad at your back.

    Given the inevitable Overwatch comparisons, I can say after playing both that, while Overwatch is a solid example of a good, polished FPS game, a good, polished FPS game is all that it is. The gameplay is solid, the graphics are fantastic, the characters are interesting in that Blizzard fashion, but it doesn't do anything I haven't seen before. Battleborn, on the other hand, is a fun, hilarious breath of fresh air. And I intend to take in as much of it as I can.

    To be fair, though, please take my opinion with a grain of salt, as I am now a fervent worshiper of Arachnis the Spider King.    … Expand
  21. Arcie
    May 9, 2016
    10
    First off, I want to state how frustrated I am with people docking points for this game because they think Gearbox sent a bunch of developers or 2K sent a bunch of employees here to upscore the game. You will notice I don't have any other reviews, but I fully intended on leaving a review for this game because I highly enjoy it. Is it a perfect 10, no, but neither are 95% of the games thatFirst off, I want to state how frustrated I am with people docking points for this game because they think Gearbox sent a bunch of developers or 2K sent a bunch of employees here to upscore the game. You will notice I don't have any other reviews, but I fully intended on leaving a review for this game because I highly enjoy it. Is it a perfect 10, no, but neither are 95% of the games that gets 10's in the game industry. Ratings are horrible and the only way to see if you like a game is to play it. I have given this a 10 to counter the reviews given because people think developers bombard review sites with 10's, as if they have nothing better to do. This game has a strong community of die-hard fans and it's very possible that they, like me have never left a review for a game before. Big deal, get over it.

    That being said, Review Time! I would give this game an 8.5 counting in the campaign and a 9.5 on multiplayer alone. I think the campaign is fun at times, boring at times, frustrating at times, and definitely fun with the right group of friends! Dying in the last phase of Advanced Heliophage is one of the most epic moments in video games for me as well as one of the most frustrating due to the 66 minutes we sunk into it! But going back and trying it 3 more times (dropping if we wasted lives early) and demolishing it on the 4th try with the right team composition and strategy exemplifies what video games are supposed to be about. When you beat that extremely difficult fight and feel like you actually achieved something, that feeling drives the best moments in video games.

    Unfortunately, the same feeling isn't there when there are literally too many enemies to save whatever it is you are supposed to protect for an obscure amount of time. The game, sadly, provides more of those moments than the above Heliophage example with numerous unique thought out bosses testing your teamwork, group composition strategy, and capabilities. It's not that the levels aren't fun, but they just end up feeling like a weak Sanctum level with limited buildables to hold back the waves.

    Then you get into the multiplayer. Someone else in a review stated that underneath the in-game leveling system and gear system that the multiplayer is shallow followed by "Overwatch it ain't!" which I find very amusing because the depth of Overwatch is akin to a puddle you can't even make a decent splash in. Things that make Battleborn multiplayer competitive:

    Character Lock (You can't change your character mid-match making team composition extremely important)
    In-Match Leveling (Allows you to customize your build as you play a match to fit the team you are up against and fill in potential weaknesses in your party)
    In-Match Gear Purchases (Take in a loadout of 3 items you can buy throughout the match to give yourself advantages as the match goes on forcing the other team to stay on their toes)
    On Map Buildables (Turrets, Supply Stations, and Speed Boosters which can be built in-match to give your minions and your team an advantage towards the objectives)
    Resource Management (Shards which are spawned on the map which can be contested, giving an advantage for buying gear and buildables and providing a new side-objective key to shutting your opponents down)
    On Map AI Enemies (Minions on Meltdown which you have to escort, Minions and Mercenaries you can hire in Incursion, and Thralls you can kill for experience in Capture Point for a level advantage)

    All of these add to the need to watch the map, know when to be where, work as a group, and be coordinated to defeat the opponents. Overwatch is fun, but Battleborn it ain't! If you like the strategy and teamwork required in a MOBA but the pace of an FPS, Battleborn is your only option.    … Expand
  22. HappyTimeHarry
    May 17, 2016
    9
    First, I own Battleborn, proudly. I love this game. It is definitely a flash back to my Super Monday Night Combat days. However, it's not perfect. Hence the 9/10 rating.

    Pros It is a First Person MOBA, no matter what people say. And it plays great like a MOBA. The developer has said they will focus on balance a lot, and it shows. There aren't a lot of maps, so the few maps they have    First, I own Battleborn, proudly. I love this game. It is definitely a flash back to my Super Monday Night Combat days. However, it's not perfect. Hence the 9/10 rating.

    Pros
    It is a First Person MOBA, no matter what people say. And it plays great like a MOBA.
    The developer has said they will focus on balance a lot, and it shows.
    There aren't a lot of maps, so the few maps they have are very well designed.
    The game modes are all a lot of fun.
    Balanced teams make for excellent and challenging games.
    Plenty of room for skill curve, for people who want to play more advanced, but difficult characters.

    Cons
    When I wrote this review, team balance was a problem.
    Learning curve is real.
    Single player game mode is severely lacking - I often wonder why its there at all.
    Loot packs are all random - sometimes you get good stuff, most of the time you don't.

    Battleborn is essentially a fast paced, first person MOBA. It improves upon games like League of Legends, DOTA, and HOTS in areas like fast paced game play and better handling of your character. It improves upon games like COD, BF, and Overwatch by incorporating a slower time to kill, making fights less about twitch killing and random grenades, and more about coordinated and planned attacks using terrain, map knowledge, and positioning to secure kills or push enemies back. Keep in mind, this is an objective based game, meaning the objective will help you secure kills. You cannot just expect to come in guns blazing and kill someone; over extending will be the death of you, quite literally.

    If you like playing competitive multiplayer games check it out. If you like MOBA games, definitely check it out. And enjoy fast pace games with challenging MOBA elements this is the game for you!    … Expand
  23. BjornL
    May 13, 2016
    10
    It is a nice mix for FPS and MOBA. But it is def. more MOBA-ish then shooter game. So far it is realy good. But I think the real test comes when they relise ranked games.
  24. AnungUnRama
    May 16, 2016
    9
    If you like both MOBA's and objective centered team based shooters - this could be a game for you. If you've ever play Super Monday Night Combat - this could be the next step for this kind of game. At first it may seem a bit overwhelming with each hero having his own in-game talent tree, different gameplay styles for each of them, and additional layer of complexity in loadout's, but whenIf you like both MOBA's and objective centered team based shooters - this could be a game for you. If you've ever play Super Monday Night Combat - this could be the next step for this kind of game. At first it may seem a bit overwhelming with each hero having his own in-game talent tree, different gameplay styles for each of them, and additional layer of complexity in loadout's, but when you get through this first step, the game offers so much diverse and challenging gameplay, that it simply cannot be ignored.
    One personal gripe - I wish more people would play this :)    … Expand
  25. weiswolf
    May 19, 2016
    10
    I love both shooters and MOBA style games so my enjoyment of this game may not come as a surprise. What I did find surprising was that the FPS and MOBA elements aren't crutches for each other. It isn't fun just because the two genres have been combined; it's fun because the mechanics of each genre are so well executed, and somehow, so well integrated.
    As far as comparisons with Overwatch,    I love both shooters and MOBA style games so my enjoyment of this game may not come as a surprise. What I did find surprising was that the FPS and MOBA elements aren't crutches for each other. It isn't fun just because the two genres have been combined; it's fun because the mechanics of each genre are so well executed, and somehow, so well integrated.
    As far as comparisons with Overwatch, they are very different types of game that don't lend themselves well to a 1-1 type comparison. Overwatch is TF2 while Battleborn is Borderlands+League of Legends. If we are looking at them in terms of replay, I burned out fairly quickly with overwatch (it's a great, polished shooter though). As of my review Battleborn has a depth of content that Overwatch is nowhere near scratching, having played the crap out of both I found myself in Overwatch wishing I could customize my skills and gear as the match progressed as you do in Battleborn.
    This game is easily a 9/10, I gave it a 10/10 though to try and balance out what I felt were reviews from folks who were fans of either MOBA or FPS games but not both. If a team based shooter with tons of variety, crazy action and MOBA strategies (laning, farming creeps, team fighting) then this is the game for you.    … Expand
  26. MaroBaro
    May 3, 2016
    9
    surprisingly i really like it

    +the characters i've got to play already are varied and interesting with cool abilities. +i've only played the multiplayer moba mode and it was a lot of fun +graphics & sound are awesome +the fps mechanics are quite solid +knowing gearbox there will be a lot of updates, constantly new characters, and maps. some of the minuses -fps can drop during    surprisingly i really like it

    +the characters i've got to play already are varied and interesting with cool abilities.
    +i've only played the multiplayer moba mode and it was a lot of fun
    +graphics & sound are awesome
    +the fps mechanics are quite solid
    +knowing gearbox there will be a lot of updates, constantly new characters, and maps.

    some of the minuses
    -fps can drop during some games for no apparent reason, and i have the fastest possible rig you can get
    -unlocking characters seems a bit grindy.
    -since most of the characters are unlocked with achievments & certain progress you can get shoehorned into playing modes you don't necessarily want to play.
    -co-op seems to be giving a disproportionated amount of gear to the pvp
    -knowing gearbox there will be a lot of updates, constantly new characters and maps... i put it as a minus as well since it will all be paid and there are people that do not like that.
    -a bit too expensive

    some balance concerns (might be invalid since i haven't played that much)
    buildables can be a little bit more durable and do more dmg/healing
    buildables can be in weird positions
    maybe a couple of more item slots since 3 items is kind a limiting + you can't do different builds in the same game

    Anyway, bottom line is, I had a hard time stopping playing tonight and this is rare novadays.

    p.s. also i've been in overwatch beta and stuff, and i feel the fps mechanics are about equal between the two. characterwise i can't really say since i haven't tried that many characters here but from what I have seen they are equal altough maybe i've enjoyed the ones here a bit more. gfx, sound, and art style are super similiar altough battleborn can be a bit more cluttered at times.

    however, battleborn completely blows overwatch out of the water in game modes department, co-op, item variety, in-match leveling choices and obviously sp & co-op.

    personally i've gotten both but if i had to choose right now i would go with battle born for sure.    … Expand
  27. Majorlazermix
    May 4, 2016
    10
    This game is great. Very funny and very fun. PvE is like destiny somewhat, PvP is pretty much MOBA/ Borderlands hybrid.

    11/10 would stick zat in my hobo bindle again
  28. godzillagamera
    May 8, 2016
    10
    Game gets way to much hate. It's a fun unique idea. Combine FPS and MOBAs, my two favorite genres. It's competitive, has a fun cast of characters and the humor is entertaining.
  29. NEONIGHT1986
    May 17, 2016
    8
    A very fun light hearted game that does not take itself seriously. The story mode is very fun and fairly repeatable with little to no aggravation. The character line up is different. Right now there is no one character that fits a niche for me, but there are a few characters that fit it enough to where i enjoy playing them! Forces me out of my comfort zone. I have yet to try the pvp mode,A very fun light hearted game that does not take itself seriously. The story mode is very fun and fairly repeatable with little to no aggravation. The character line up is different. Right now there is no one character that fits a niche for me, but there are a few characters that fit it enough to where i enjoy playing them! Forces me out of my comfort zone. I have yet to try the pvp mode, but i look forward to it ^_^… Expand
  30. Nest1
    May 3, 2016
    10
    If you ever wanted to play a competitive game without being a twitchy shooter or a highly complex moba, this game is for you. It's a great balance of strategy and action that is easy to learn yet cohesive strategies can trump skilled players. And when you're not feeling competitive the co-op campaign is a load of fun too.

    Above all it's fun, At the very least you should give it a try;    If you ever wanted to play a competitive game without being a twitchy shooter or a highly complex moba, this game is for you. It's a great balance of strategy and action that is easy to learn yet cohesive strategies can trump skilled players. And when you're not feeling competitive the co-op campaign is a load of fun too.

    Above all it's fun, At the very least you should give it a try; the characters are so varied that there is sure to be one you enjoy.    … Expand
  31. anagain
    May 14, 2016
    10
    Battleborn is a fantastic game that has all the humour, frantic pace, memorable bosses and hectic action of the Borderlands series. It's a cross between MOBAs, team shooters and, well, Borderlands. It is not Overwatch, and if you're comparing it to that game then you're in the wrong place.

    If you're new to this game you might be put off by the depth of the characters you'll have to    Battleborn is a fantastic game that has all the humour, frantic pace, memorable bosses and hectic action of the Borderlands series. It's a cross between MOBAs, team shooters and, well, Borderlands. It is not Overwatch, and if you're comparing it to that game then you're in the wrong place.

    If you're new to this game you might be put off by the depth of the characters you'll have to learn, and the finer points of the online gameplay...because there is a lot to learn and the whole levels and gear system behind the gameplay. However, don't be. Many think the game is just far too busy, but perhaps they're the ones just shooting the heroes. If you see something in red; shoot it. In Batlleborn you want to be shooting everything on the enemy team; heroes, minions, turrets. Just take your time, ask for help and, above all, enjoy yourself. The Battleborn community is extremely friendly and very quick to help; so don't be afraid to ask for tips.

    I've put 35 hours in to Battleborn, so far, and I really can't see a time when I'll be bored of the game. There's 25 characters, for one thing, and I've only really explored two of them. The game also has the two different modes; PvE and PvP. How many team shooters have that? People complained when Battlefront had no single player campaign. Well here's one, and you get a competitive and ball of fun PvP mode to go with it.

    Gearbox have bought the standard to which they make Borderlands games to the writing and characterisation of Battleborn. Each hero has a unique script, all beautifully voice acted, and I promise you you'll laugh your **** off at some of the lines...not to mention the taunts.

    I feel I wouldn't be complete if I didn't list some of the game's faults. There are known to be some technical problems for some people, depending on their computer specifications, But Gearbox are on top of that. In fact, they're so active at listening to the community that they're really on top of everything. One issue that does annoy me is that you can often get caught up on scenery (steps are a particular nuisance). Again, Gearbox are right there and are making a pass of the maps to find and improve these areas. They're certainly doing their best to make a great game even greater. They've already made some good changes this past week, and have a list of what's upcoming in the immediate future.

    This is one of the games of the year for me, and such a pity that it's so misunderstood, because it really is. There's so much misinformation out there about Battleborn, so do yourself a favour, listen to me, and go buy it. You won't regret it.    … Expand
  32. Gigabit
    May 3, 2016
    10
    Lots of fun. Game modes are interesting and unique. I enjoy the variety of character choices and there really isn't anything else like this out right now. Free DLC content is a huge bonus to me, too.
  33. wallacethefmh
    May 9, 2016
    10
    I am completely baffled by how shallow the professional reviews (like IGN and Gamespot) are for this game. They completely miss the mark and probably played for a grand total of 3 hours. This is a MOBA. This game is about gameplay, strategy and skill, not about how many hours the single player campaign is, or how many maps you can play.

    The gameplay is fast and satisfying. There is a    I am completely baffled by how shallow the professional reviews (like IGN and Gamespot) are for this game. They completely miss the mark and probably played for a grand total of 3 hours. This is a MOBA. This game is about gameplay, strategy and skill, not about how many hours the single player campaign is, or how many maps you can play.

    The gameplay is fast and satisfying. There is a high skill cap because like all other mobas, your skill is a combination of player control, aim, map awareness and situational awareness.

    I cannot recommend this game highly enough.

    And just to give context for my advice, I am an avid competitive gamer. I have played CS 1.6, WoW, Dota, Dota2 and HoN competitively for the last 14 years.    … Expand
  34. tsmith18256
    May 4, 2016
    10
    It's really unfortunate that they didn't market this game much. The game has flown under the radar for a lot of people, but it shouldn't. This is one of the most fun games I have ever played and is already shaping up to be one of my most played games I own.
  35. Lomonix
    May 4, 2016
    10
    A love letter to the past and a glimpse into the future of Gaming, Battleborn combines the best elements of FPS, MOBA and MMORPGs to create an electric, colorful and unflinchingly confident experience. It really is a brilliant, immaculate endeavor and masterfully executed by Gearbox. To any gamers out there searching at the moment, this is "it" and you won't find it anywhere else. 10/10
  36. Raster77
    May 4, 2016
    10
    Gearbox has successfully fused multiple genres into one amazing new title. Battleborn is a cross between loot-driven FPS ala Borderlands, MOBAs and a little Tower Defense and it really works. Tons and tons of things to unlock including new playable characters, outfits, power modifications, taunts, lore, etc. The amount of things you can unlock is incredible and for me is a drivingGearbox has successfully fused multiple genres into one amazing new title. Battleborn is a cross between loot-driven FPS ala Borderlands, MOBAs and a little Tower Defense and it really works. Tons and tons of things to unlock including new playable characters, outfits, power modifications, taunts, lore, etc. The amount of things you can unlock is incredible and for me is a driving force. There is a fun single player or coop campaign. The graphics look fantastic, and sound design including speech are top notch. Definitely recommend this one!!… Expand
  37. JudgeMe
    May 4, 2016
    10
    Battleborn is an excellent game, the art style and gameplay is great, almost similar to Gearbox's borderlands games, but with a more unique touch to it. Must have for those who like first-person shooters.

    The gameplay is standard first-person shooter, but you also have 3 abilities that you can cast. Every character has their own skillset. Every character also has their own unique "skill    Battleborn is an excellent game, the art style and gameplay is great, almost similar to Gearbox's borderlands games, but with a more unique touch to it. Must have for those who like first-person shooters.

    The gameplay is standard first-person shooter, but you also have 3 abilities that you can cast. Every character has their own skillset. Every character also has their own unique "skill tree", as you level up you get points to upgrade your character; these are not persistent and will reset every match.

    Each player can equip 3 different items. These items contain various stats that you can bring into each match to help boost your power. Items come in selected rarities, all the way up to legendary, and the stats are random in the amounts they give, so not one is the same.

    The bread and butter of this game is the diverse amount of characters that you can unlock and play as, each and every one of them are unique; not one plays the same. Second thing is the amount of customization you can have, various skins, taunts, and titles that you can equip.

    One gripe I have with this game, there is no offline (no internet) play, always have to be connected to the internet. Which is ok with me, i'm "meh" about it although I would prefer having the option to play offline.

    From a hours to price ratio, you will get your money's worth and more. With the amount of characters that you can play combined with finding that perfect piece of gear, you'll be saying "just one more round..." all day.    … Expand
  38. notTheRadBrad
    May 18, 2016
    9
    Absolutely a cool game, if you wanna have some good multiplayer fun (singleplayer and coop too) , then this game really deserves the praise it's getting.
  39. czjohns
    May 28, 2016
    8
    Game is actually good - there is humour, single player missions are fun to play and gear fun to gather, multiplayer is cool and there will be more maps in the future.
    My only issue is optimisation - it runs like sh*t on my GTX 770 and i5 (much better than recommended).
  40. KoKoKOlix
    May 4, 2016
    10
    There's shootin' dudes, body slamming dudes, cutting dudes, slashing dudes, blowing up dudes, burning dudes. Then there's shootin' dudes, body slamming dudes, cutting dudes, slashing dudes, blowing up dudes, burning dudes while avoiding being shot by dudes, body slammed by dudes, cut by dudes, slashed by dudes, blown up by dudes and burnt by dudes in some really frantic action involvingThere's shootin' dudes, body slamming dudes, cutting dudes, slashing dudes, blowing up dudes, burning dudes. Then there's shootin' dudes, body slamming dudes, cutting dudes, slashing dudes, blowing up dudes, burning dudes while avoiding being shot by dudes, body slammed by dudes, cut by dudes, slashed by dudes, blown up by dudes and burnt by dudes in some really frantic action involving shootin' dudes, body slamming dudes, cutting dudes, slashing dudes, blowing up dudes, burning dudes. That's a hella lotta crap to do for a dude, dude.… Expand
  41. Uhser
    May 4, 2016
    10
    Absolutely fantastic! : 11/10
    I personally havent had any fps issues.. or any issues of any kind really.
    Very fun and enjoyable, community seems good so far too.
    Oh and the narration of this game is really witty and funny just like boarderlands!
  42. HoneyBadger1
    May 9, 2016
    10
    Generally I'd give this a 7, it's a really good but not great FPS/MOBA mashup and I'm having a ton of fun with it.

    Only reason I gave this a 10 instead of a 7 is because of all the tinfoil hat wearing conspiracy theorists giving it a 0 and crying about fake reviews and such. I wonder what goes through their mind "This game has fake reviews so I'm going to post a fake review    Generally I'd give this a 7, it's a really good but not great FPS/MOBA mashup and I'm having a ton of fun with it.

    Only reason I gave this a 10 instead of a 7 is because of all the tinfoil hat wearing conspiracy theorists giving it a 0 and crying about fake reviews and such.

    I wonder what goes through their mind "This game has fake reviews so I'm going to post a fake review because... reasons?"

    Game fanboy's confuse me, you don't elevate the game you like by **** on other games of a similar genre, it IS possible to have more than one good game in a genre surprisingly enough.    … Expand
  43. Radamante
    May 12, 2016
    10
    Gioco molto sottovalutato. Non perfetto, ma dannatamente divertente, specialmente la parte PvP. Peccato che la gente ostini a paragonarlo ad Overwatch, dato che quest'ultimo è un gioco completamente diverso (e poco innovativo, un clone di Team Fortress 2)

    Provatelo, non ve ne pentirete affatto se cercate un MOBA davvero ben congegnato e divertente. Se cercate un FPS Arena, allora in    Gioco molto sottovalutato. Non perfetto, ma dannatamente divertente, specialmente la parte PvP. Peccato che la gente ostini a paragonarlo ad Overwatch, dato che quest'ultimo è un gioco completamente diverso (e poco innovativo, un clone di Team Fortress 2)

    Provatelo, non ve ne pentirete affatto se cercate un MOBA davvero ben congegnato e divertente. Se cercate un FPS Arena, allora in quel caso Overwatch farà più al caso vostro.    … Expand
  44. Azrealle
    May 3, 2016
    10
    Fun single player and coop campaign offering AND an addictive competitive game...what more could you want?

    the wild variety of characters differing in presentation, personality AND game play style ensured that I could find someone that fit me to a T. :)
  45. Wondergears
    May 13, 2016
    10
    Wonderful addicting multiplayer game! Some might not find the PVE to be to their liking, but I believe it's pretty clear the heart and soul of this game is found in the multiplayer. Players can still enjoy the PVE, but it's late nights of Incursion that keep me coming back. I expect a great dev like Gearbox will fix all the little stuff promptly and look forward to watching this game grow!Wonderful addicting multiplayer game! Some might not find the PVE to be to their liking, but I believe it's pretty clear the heart and soul of this game is found in the multiplayer. Players can still enjoy the PVE, but it's late nights of Incursion that keep me coming back. I expect a great dev like Gearbox will fix all the little stuff promptly and look forward to watching this game grow! For now my only gripe really is matchmaking and ranks.… Expand
  46. OrbitalDefDrone
    May 21, 2016
    9
    What a great combination of FPS and MOBA. The game can seem confusing at first with the mess on the screen, but it all becomes second nature. SImilar to SMITE, the community doesn't seem as bad for a MOBA. It's no where near LoL or DoTA, but that might have something to do with the $60 price tag.
  47. therobbrizzell
    May 26, 2016
    8
    It's First Person Shooter, It's MOBA, It's great. If I had to describe it in three words I'd use "Depth", "Variety" and "Fun". I've been playing actively since the game released and based on what I've seen from its developers so far, there's a bright future in store for this game. I'm looking forward to it.
  48. abaddon5
    May 4, 2016
    10
    Battleborn is a diamond hidden in a forest. With the storm of "hero shooters" flooding the game market (which this was the first one to be announced, just sayin') Battleborn has gotten the short end of the stick.

    Just what is Battleborn though? As mentioned before, Battleborn is of the new genre of games coming out recently, a hero shooter. Battleborn has 25 playable heroes (5 more DLC    Battleborn is a diamond hidden in a forest. With the storm of "hero shooters" flooding the game market (which this was the first one to be announced, just sayin') Battleborn has gotten the short end of the stick.

    Just what is Battleborn though? As mentioned before, Battleborn is of the new genre of games coming out recently, a hero shooter. Battleborn has 25 playable heroes (5 more DLC characters to come post launch, completely free) that you can play in three different competitive multiplayer gamemodes (two maps per mode) or in a full length co-op story campaign (up to 5 players).

    Story- In Battleborn, you're in a war against Rendain with his Jennerit Empire and Varelsi allies to save the last star in the universe: Solus. There are eight story missions that can be played on Normal or Advanced difficulty with the added option of enabling hardcode mode (only one life per player). Each mission will take you about 30-60 minutes to complete depending on what difficulty you are on and how many people are playing. Additional lore about the game can be unlocked by completing character lore challenges- specific tasks you have to perform with various different characters.

    Multiplayer- If the story mode doesn't tickle your fancy, there's also the competitive multiplayer. In Incursion, the mode that makes everyone think Battleborn is a MOBA (it's not), you are fighting to destroy the two enemy spider sentry bots. You'll have to escort your own minions to their sentry to disable the shields- but that's far easier said than done. Or you could play in Meltdown, where you need to feed your own minions into a robotic grinder that thinks it commands the universe. Lastly, if you just want to get some quick action you can play in Capture, which is pretty much just domination from COD.

    Progression- Don't think that's all, though. In each multiplayer match and story mission, you will level up your character and select different augments that power up your abilities. By playing matches you will also level up your character rank which will unlock skins and more augments for your character. In addition by simply playing the game you will level up your command rank which unlocks loot packs, loadouts, gear, and more.

    Gear-What's that? Gear? There's still more?! That's right- you can also take gear into battle that powers up your character. However, your gear will be unactivated at the beginning of each match. To activate it you must collect "shards", the currency of the universe. But there's a catch-- those shards are also used to build tactical battle structures on the map, so choose what you buy wisely. Gear comes in various rarities and can be gained by buying loot packs (with in-game credits only, no microtransactions), by getting loot drops in the story mode, by completing challenges, or by leveling up any of your various ranks.

    Conclusion- If you couldn't tell already, this game has incredible depth. This is the factor that distinguishes Battleborn from every other game on the block. Battleborn is a COMPLETE package, worth the $60 in full. Battleborn has NO microtransactions or DLC that will affect the competitive scene (the only DLC will be story missions and cosmetics). If you wish to see how different the game is gameplay-wise from every other MOBA or hero-shooter out there, you should perhaps look at TotalBiscuit's overview of the game. That's about all for my review though. Battleborn? 10/10.    … Expand
  49. Turnado
    May 4, 2016
    10
    I was doubtful at the beginning but honestly this game is just a ton of fun and I can see myself jumping into matches for the rest of the year. I'm recommending it to all my friends too! Great single player missions with replayability and the multiplayer meshes really well with the various abilities the characters have. I've found a few favorites but even the ones I don't like intiiallyI was doubtful at the beginning but honestly this game is just a ton of fun and I can see myself jumping into matches for the rest of the year. I'm recommending it to all my friends too! Great single player missions with replayability and the multiplayer meshes really well with the various abilities the characters have. I've found a few favorites but even the ones I don't like intiially are growing on me, each character has a playstyle or two which has some excellent mechanics.… Expand
  50. Savante
    May 13, 2016
    9
    Fun to play, with multiple game modes including moba-like multiplayer and a full single player/co-op campaign.
    Devs definitely spent huge amounts of time to make a complete/fun product.
  51. xxxkombajnxxx
    May 12, 2016
    10
    very fun mash-up of various game styles. It's not only FPS-moba (something "moba-like" is one of three main game modes), it has a lot of original borderlands-like humour. Overall- very enjoyable
  52. Wilem82_
    May 7, 2016
    10
    It's a great co-op shooter with lots of comedy and challenging combat mechanics. You've got many minor enemies to slaughter guarded by their bigger counterparts who can kick your ass right back at you - armed with impenetrable arm-held shields as well as energy shields on top of that. They dodge out of your way, charge at you in melee, shoot mortars, sniper laser beams, rockets, bullets,It's a great co-op shooter with lots of comedy and challenging combat mechanics. You've got many minor enemies to slaughter guarded by their bigger counterparts who can kick your ass right back at you - armed with impenetrable arm-held shields as well as energy shields on top of that. They dodge out of your way, charge at you in melee, shoot mortars, sniper laser beams, rockets, bullets, plasma bolts and whatnot. All enemies got weak spots for you to shoot for critical damage, so aim wisely - whether with a rifle or a rapier. Place traps and turrets for strategic defence, purchase repair drones to keep them up. Strive for gold medals on the mission completion and brave the higher difficulty modes with even harder enemies and just one "life" to back you up. Oh yeah, and fight the mission boss at the end of a mission. Which can be tricky. Also please unlock Phoebe, she's so cute.… Expand
  53. MetaJer
    May 7, 2016
    10
    CAUTION! This review has comparisons to Overwatch and Paragon. This may upset some fanboys. I have not played Smite so I won't go there.

    I first heard of this game from a video by Totalbiscuit on Youtube in which he painted it in a positive light. I played the beta a few weeks ago and was hooked. In the past few weeks there have been a lot of betas, like for Overwatch and Paragon, both    CAUTION! This review has comparisons to Overwatch and Paragon. This may upset some fanboys. I have not played Smite so I won't go there.

    I first heard of this game from a video by Totalbiscuit on Youtube in which he painted it in a positive light. I played the beta a few weeks ago and was hooked. In the past few weeks there have been a lot of betas, like for Overwatch and Paragon, both of which I played. Battleborn is the one of the three that I liked the most, with Overwatch being the most disappointing.

    People say you can't compare Overwatch with Battleborn but to me that's disingenuous and an argument that Overwatch fanboys like to use to discredit unfavorable comparisons by saying they are not the same genre, so therefore comparisons aren't valid. This is nonsense because they are actually extremely similar, apparent to anyone who plays them both and who has any amount of common sense and impartiality.

    The games at their core are shooters revolving around heroes which are working on a team to kill the other team's heroes. Now granted in Battleborn, killing of other players is not the main focus, but the fact is, killing of the other players is a huge part of the game, and there's no way around it.

    Battleborn tosses in more objectives other than just player killing. However these additions in now way make it so much further from what Overwatch is, not by a long shot.

    Battleborn is fast and fun. There is loads of character development being that you can equip your characters with gear to augment their skills and you have two ability trees when leveling up. It plays much faster than Paragon. Paragon is decent in its own right, but I personally need the faster pacing which Paragon just doesn't have. Paragon gives you a card system to further augment your characters but they really don't feel like they do all that much. There's no character improvements you can make in Overwatch, and sadly what you experience of a character within playing for a couple games is as deep as the character will ever be.

    Battleborn also has a low time to kill meaning you get to spend more time on the field playing instead of waiting to respawn. You also get back tot he action a lot faster than you do in Paragon or Overwatch.

    In general, Battleborn just feels like there's more going on and I just have a much funner time playing than I had with Overwatch or Paragon. I also love the game's art direction and low brow humor.

    Definitely recommend! This game pulled me off of Dark Souls 3 for now, so that should say something.    … Expand
  54. CaptainAmericax
    May 4, 2016
    10
    Battleborn is a fun mix of MOBA and Borderlands. It's great for people who don't really enjoy the more traditional MOBA titles available. The singleplayer is fun and interesting, combining the MOBA style of starting fresh of abilities every match or mission with the fun shooting style of Borderlands and Borderlands 2. I highly recommend this game to anyone whom enjoys MOBAs, or enjoyed theBattleborn is a fun mix of MOBA and Borderlands. It's great for people who don't really enjoy the more traditional MOBA titles available. The singleplayer is fun and interesting, combining the MOBA style of starting fresh of abilities every match or mission with the fun shooting style of Borderlands and Borderlands 2. I highly recommend this game to anyone whom enjoys MOBAs, or enjoyed the Borderlands series but is looking for something somewhat similar with new mechanics.

    The campaign is fun both solo and co-op. It has enough interesting characters to hold your interest. It's story is told very much like Borderlands 2, with someone talking in your ear most of the time. It has Borderlands-esque boss intros with a freeze-frame and title card. The loot in the game has been changed significantly from any BL title, now coming in "Packs." You open these to create a loadout of three gear pieces which you can then purchase using "shards" once in a mission or multiplayer match. This fits the multiplayer focus of the game, and makes it fun to plan your purchases to be more effective throughout the mission.

    The multiplayer is the real gem of the game. It's phenomenal. It does everything right. With a whopping 25 "Heroes" to choose from, it won't be hard to find something new to try if you tire of one hero. Three gamemodes, each with two maps makes for a variety of fun to be had. Incursion, which is the most MOBA-like of the game modes is super fun and satisfying when played with a good team. You must push with your minion waves to destroy the two Sentry-Bots in the enemy's base before they do the same to you. In Meltdown you must send your minions to be sacrificed, earning points for each one that walks to their death. This gamemode features a more open map with a wider span of space to maneuver. The third is Capture. It's the only gamemode I have yet to play. You must defend your points while capturing the enemy's. Fairly self explainatory.

    Overall, I really enjoy this game so far and highly recommend it to anyone thinking about picking up a good multiplayer game that you can get competitive with or just chill out and play some campaign missions.    … Expand
  55. corgi90
    May 4, 2016
    10
    The Aeon Flux like opening won me over right away.

    And then I met ISIC and I know this is the game I will be playing all summer.

    The only main issue I really see at the moment is that people tend to dc every now and then and that might be a small bug, hopefully will get fixed soon.
  56. tastemyrath
    May 4, 2016
    9
    The only reason i don't give this title a 10 is because there has been a few issues with performance on some levels BUT this was also the case on Gearboxes past game and they always fixed things right up.
  57. CptBadger
    May 28, 2016
    10
    - Do you like Dota 2 or League Of Legends ?
    - Do you like Borderlands 2 ?
    - Do you like over the top stylized graphics ? - Do you like wacky humor ? - Do you like more complex games than your average shooter ? If yes, stop reading and go buy this game - you will thank me later. Sure, the game has some minor balance problems (just like EVERY other MOBA), but the devs are very    - Do you like Dota 2 or League Of Legends ?
    - Do you like Borderlands 2 ?
    - Do you like over the top stylized graphics ?
    - Do you like wacky humor ?
    - Do you like more complex games than your average shooter ?

    If yes, stop reading and go buy this game - you will thank me later.

    Sure, the game has some minor balance problems (just like EVERY other MOBA), but the devs are very active with balancing hotfixes promised every week (if community raises an issue).

    P.S This is NOT an Overwatch competitor. It's a completely different game. It's not an alternative.    … Expand
  58. MonsterEv0
    May 21, 2016
    10
    This game is an 8 out of 10. not a 10 out of ten and not a 0 out of ten. Its a good game and its pretty fun. Campaign is kinda short but has tons of replay ability value. Multiplayer is something like LoL with guns and is pretty fun. The game is not perfect but its still pretty good.
  59. finrobber
    May 24, 2016
    9
    Great mash-up of various genres. Lots of unique characters, fun FPS game play, single and multiplayer options, light RPG elements and a loot system. Only gripe I have is the price point ( I feel $40-50 would have been better ).

    If you like shooters and like playing a specific role in a team then you will like this game.
  60. PhanlaxTurret
    May 21, 2016
    10
    A fun gearbox shooter moba. This game is probably the best game this year so far if you play with friends. This game isn't the best trying to solo, but with friends this can be fun hell.
  61. GamerComplex
    May 26, 2016
    10
    The game is amazing and very fun. It has a ton of content, like serious replay value. The PvP you are used to in games is similar to the capture mode which is a vamped up king of the hill, but then it has 2 other modes that are more moba influenced which give you completely different experiences. If you're tired of the old chase around death match, this brings another level of co-op andThe game is amazing and very fun. It has a ton of content, like serious replay value. The PvP you are used to in games is similar to the capture mode which is a vamped up king of the hill, but then it has 2 other modes that are more moba influenced which give you completely different experiences. If you're tired of the old chase around death match, this brings another level of co-op and intensity to the game due to all the different things you can do and being able to customize your character differently every match! The moba aspects aren't overwhelming at all unless you play the meltdown mode, where you follow minions to try and lead them to the other goal, or defend your goal. All in all though, it plays very easily, you just have actual goals instead of blind killing. Theres so much store and lore with an amazing raid-like campaign that I've already played through a good couple times! The characters are so interesting and you can unlock more of their backstory through completing certain challenges. It's been a blast and I highly recommend it. It's definitely more enjoyable with friends, but don't fear because it was super easy to make and add new friends due to the integrated steam friend list! Don't be afraid to dust off that mic and talk! The motto is fight together or die alone and they mean it! It's about playing your role right!… Expand
  62. Nugzilla
    May 3, 2016
    10
    Multiplayer is addictive as crack and the character variety is awesome! I will play this game for sooo many hours as the replay ability is really high.
  63. oVERwATChLoVe
    May 4, 2016
    10
    Get off the fence and buy this game! Gearbox's radical sense of humour shines once again in a Borderlands/MOBA'esque setting!

    Only played a few hours of it but having a ton of fun. Even made a couple of new friends :3. Only issue I have is that in all the games I played, at least one member of the team disconnects. Not sure if that's because A) They didn't realise how awesome we    Get off the fence and buy this game! Gearbox's radical sense of humour shines once again in a Borderlands/MOBA'esque setting!

    Only played a few hours of it but having a ton of fun. Even made a couple of new friends :3.

    Only issue I have is that in all the games I played, at least one member of the team disconnects. Not sure if that's because A) They didn't realise how awesome we were. B) We're actually quite poop or C) There's issues with the network.

    Either way, jolly fun!

    10/10    … Expand
  64. MetaGaming80
    May 4, 2016
    10
    You can't really fault the pseudo anime/action comic/superhero presentation of Battleborn. It exudes swagger and charm with a pumping soundtrack that hits all the right notes along with strong voice acting and a varied cast of characters.

    So far I've done a few of the story missions, it does indeed seem possible to fail and it's not a snooze fest at all, there is elements of positional    You can't really fault the pseudo anime/action comic/superhero presentation of Battleborn. It exudes swagger and charm with a pumping soundtrack that hits all the right notes along with strong voice acting and a varied cast of characters.

    So far I've done a few of the story missions, it does indeed seem possible to fail and it's not a snooze fest at all, there is elements of positional strategy at play though it is not a tightly tuned endeavour that novices will have trouble picking up quickly which is refreshing.

    The various characters are all very different in play style and function and the helix and loadout systems allow you to fine tune the way you play.

    So far it's an enjoyable co-op gun-show that facilitates team play without any high end co-ordination required making it, so far, very light on toxic attitude.

    I've not touched the pvp yet but I would be inclined to think that it's going to be a blast.    … Expand
  65. GameMove
    May 4, 2016
    10
    Battleborn is two games in one, the Story/Co-op is like an MMO raid/dungeon, whilst the PvP is a full on MOBA, there are 3 types of progression in battleborn, there is your overarking command rank with a max level of 100, there is your hero rank which goes up to 15(per hero) and of course your in game rank, which goes up to 10 (hero ranks effect what augments you can have when levelling upBattleborn is two games in one, the Story/Co-op is like an MMO raid/dungeon, whilst the PvP is a full on MOBA, there are 3 types of progression in battleborn, there is your overarking command rank with a max level of 100, there is your hero rank which goes up to 15(per hero) and of course your in game rank, which goes up to 10 (hero ranks effect what augments you can have when levelling up in game) there is an impressive roster of 25 characters, each feels and looks unique. Its a weird combo that i have never seen before, and it works! 8/10… Expand
  66. Gdrom
    May 7, 2016
    9
    What can I say about Battleborn. Adictive game with MOBA gameplay mechanics, really good graphics and deep gameplay. Also we can find a histry mode that it looks like Destiniy game is.

    This game is not Overwatch, it is other styke, it is a MOBA and the people seems not understand this. You can buy Overwatch and Battleborn on the same time. When you want play a COD style you can play    What can I say about Battleborn. Adictive game with MOBA gameplay mechanics, really good graphics and deep gameplay. Also we can find a histry mode that it looks like Destiniy game is.

    This game is not Overwatch, it is other styke, it is a MOBA and the people seems not understand this. You can buy Overwatch and Battleborn on the same time. When you want play a COD style you can play Overwatch if you want play a MOBA game with FPS style you should play Battleborn.

    There few things that Gearbox needs to improve like the confusion that the gamer get when all minions and heroes are together fighting, too difficult to know what is happening. The other thing is that there are no enough heroes at the beginning.

    I have had play just 5 hours to this game, but enough time to see that Gearbox made a amazing game. Now the gamers are whom should understand that this game is a MOBA FPS and not a COD    … Expand
  67. Nighto
    May 24, 2016
    10
    Really nice game with :

    - Progress system
    - co-op story mode
    - characters UNIQUE with melee AND range
    - System gear for custom your character

    cons :

    Only 2 map per Gamemode.

    We want more !!! But its a Amazing game !
  68. GarryWade
    May 30, 2016
    10
    Game of the year, right here folks! It has so much great going for it! This is my first Hero Shooter experience, and it has left me in AWE.

    Colorful cast of characters! (None sexualized like in that OTHER game) Great music! Amazing game modes! Not OVERHYPED! And it's from my favorite developers, GEARBOX who have made some of my favorite games like BORDERLANDS, BORDERLANDS 2,    Game of the year, right here folks! It has so much great going for it! This is my first Hero Shooter experience, and it has left me in AWE.

    Colorful cast of characters! (None sexualized like in that OTHER game)
    Great music!
    Amazing game modes!
    Not OVERHYPED!
    And it's from my favorite developers, GEARBOX who have made some of my favorite games like BORDERLANDS, BORDERLANDS 2, BORDERLANDS PRE-SEQUEL, and COLONIAL MARINES!

    My brothers and I played the crap out of GEARBOX's other titles, they just make gem after gem.

    And recently my favorite character was released in this game, ALANI. She's so cool, she can heal, she can CC, she can kill anyone, and she is HOT to boot! I'm glad they gave us some eye candy after getting all the other cool designs out of the way!

    I play this game for hours everyday, and never have I experienced any bad matchmaking like so many detractors will claim. The longest queue I had to do was just 2 minutes. Anyone saying they have endured longer are just trolls, or have bad computers... OR BOTH!

    So get BATTLEBORN! We need more peopl to play and keep it alive while we wait on GEARBOX to do more for us!    … Expand
  69. dregojax
    May 25, 2016
    8
    Great "mindy" shooter. Not easy to grasp, but the single player campaign is just there to learn the subtilities of each of the character (which are very different in look and feel).

    The action is frantic, the humor is just perfect - not too present, but fileld with some great commetn here and there - and the sense of progression is almost perfect (could be accelerated a little; double    Great "mindy" shooter. Not easy to grasp, but the single player campaign is just there to learn the subtilities of each of the character (which are very different in look and feel).

    The action is frantic, the humor is just perfect - not too present, but fileld with some great commetn here and there - and the sense of progression is almost perfect (could be accelerated a little; double xp weekend will patch this).

    The coop mode is a great way to practice with your friend; to test some combo that are quite easily to grasp once you know a character...

    And at the top of that, the reputation of Gearbox for their DLCs is promising for the next month :-)    … Expand
  70. Shad0wfire99
    May 27, 2016
    8
    As a Borderlands fan that isn't a Gearbox fan at all, I really expected to hate this game. You might say that I actually wanted to hate it. I was very wrong. The single player campaign is solid, though it feels a little tedious and repetitive at times, but the multiplayer mode is the heart of this game. The combat is quick and intuitive, and the gameplay overall, satisfying. StrategyAs a Borderlands fan that isn't a Gearbox fan at all, I really expected to hate this game. You might say that I actually wanted to hate it. I was very wrong. The single player campaign is solid, though it feels a little tedious and repetitive at times, but the multiplayer mode is the heart of this game. The combat is quick and intuitive, and the gameplay overall, satisfying. Strategy and teamwork are key. If you're a lone wolf, then you're a dead one. One of the best games to play w/friends in the last 5 yrs.… Expand
  71. bloodybigguns18
    May 26, 2016
    10
    I cant get enough of this game. its the best game of the year for me. With so many ways to play with all the characters available it never gets boring. cant wait to see whats to come in the future
  72. thecmac11
    May 27, 2016
    10
    Amazing game! A little learning curve, but worth it. Especially if you can play with a friend.
    I am so sad to see such mixed reviews and silly comparisons to Overwatch. There are both so different.
    This is a game that provides so much depth in strategy for a first-person game, I haven't played anything like it. The combination of gear and helix choices make for adaptive play that keeps    Amazing game! A little learning curve, but worth it. Especially if you can play with a friend.
    I am so sad to see such mixed reviews and silly comparisons to Overwatch. There are both so different.

    This is a game that provides so much depth in strategy for a first-person game, I haven't played anything like it. The combination of gear and helix choices make for adaptive play that keeps the game fresh every time.

    The one thing that's nice with mixed reviews, is that Gearbox is adapting to the pressure. They've dropped the price (I paid $60, I'm not bitter) have performed numerous hotfixes, and have already released one character. I would like to see a better rank system and penalties for quitting.

    Oh, and don't be afraid of using the chat.    … Expand
  73. joshzz42
    May 31, 2016
    10
    The fact that this game isn't rated higher is utter insanity. It has a unique style. The way characters interact (taunting each other on the battlefield, quirky things they say, variety of lines when replaying missions) is better than any game i have ever played. On top of that there are multiple modes of intense pvp, and a fun coop campaign. I am not sure what ISN'T to like about itThe fact that this game isn't rated higher is utter insanity. It has a unique style. The way characters interact (taunting each other on the battlefield, quirky things they say, variety of lines when replaying missions) is better than any game i have ever played. On top of that there are multiple modes of intense pvp, and a fun coop campaign. I am not sure what ISN'T to like about it honestly. Def in the running for GOTY.… Expand
  74. Hooker21
    Jun 6, 2016
    8
    Good game, a lot of content - to unlock.
    But could be better whith different skins and smarter matchmaking.
    No microtransictions, all new maps(PvP), heroes, skins promised to be free.
  75. Instinckt
    Jun 7, 2016
    8
    Gatbage Game ! If you like eat **** you like this game ! Gatbage Game ! If you like eat **** you like this game !Gatbage Game ! If you like eat **** you like this game !
  76. Ceres
    Jun 2, 2016
    9
    Battleborn is fast paced first person hero shooter with MOBA like gameplay, but without the 15 minutes of mindless creep last hitting/grinding. If you have played MOBA games (Dota, LoL, etc.) and you like the 2vs2, 5vs5 or somewhere between battles you will love Battleborn. It's re-play value comes from (1) finding gear, that is well balanced in PvP since you need shards to unlock thoseBattleborn is fast paced first person hero shooter with MOBA like gameplay, but without the 15 minutes of mindless creep last hitting/grinding. If you have played MOBA games (Dota, LoL, etc.) and you like the 2vs2, 5vs5 or somewhere between battles you will love Battleborn. It's re-play value comes from (1) finding gear, that is well balanced in PvP since you need shards to unlock those items, where as you can use the same shards to recruit elite minions etc. and (2) unlocking characters and lore's true numerous of challenges and tasks.

    PvP is awesome in Battleborn, but since it's a MOBA like gamestyle it's not comparable to games like CS:GO or COD or BF. You need to have good map awareness, good positioning, good team play and objective based mindset to win the matches. If you go solo (yolo), you can easily find yourself between the enemy team and enemy creeps alone, which will lead to your certain death and you end up giving enemies more experience and therefore advance through out the leveling system.

    First con in this game is that the learning curve might be really big for someone stepping in from outside of the MOBA -genre (example, FPS). Second con is that this is a multiplayer game and it is not intended to be played as solo, so either you have to queue up with randoms or have to have friends playing this game also. I recommend dearly playing with friends using the VOIP system, so much fun. Third, and last con for me is that this game needs at the moment more PvE content. Gearbox has said they are working for more content for the overall game (pvp and pve), but the current state has only 8 maps in PvE. Even though you can play these on different difficulties, and the hardest difficulty reminds me somewhat of WoW heroic dungeons.

    My final verdict for this game is 9/10 for it's big content for its price, that is now ~20€ and it's super fun multiplayer system (Pve and PvP). When the extra content comes in to the game (5 campaigns promised!), I'm sure this game will be mine GOTY -game.    … Expand
  77. Captain_Chaos
    Jun 22, 2016
    9
    Came for the coop, stayed for the coop, but as I learned in the open beta, the versus is good too! However, I implore you to find at least two other reliably good people to play with, as due to persistent issues with matchmaking, trying to play this game with pubs is an exercise in rage-inducing futility. In addition, due to issues with optimization and "always-online" connectivityCame for the coop, stayed for the coop, but as I learned in the open beta, the versus is good too! However, I implore you to find at least two other reliably good people to play with, as due to persistent issues with matchmaking, trying to play this game with pubs is an exercise in rage-inducing futility. In addition, due to issues with optimization and "always-online" connectivity respectively, two of my friends are currently unable to play it. Find out if you can run it, and then buy it, because in spite of the above, it's good. Most of the negativity you hear is purely memetic. I bought it day one and don't regret one cent.

    If you weren't aware, Battleborn is a five player coop, or five versus five competitive team first-person shooter with a much better (read: longer) time-to-kill ratio then the average, and many elements taken from MOBAs. If that's not your cup of tea, and believe me, I understand, then this review will probably not change your mind.

    In the distant future, thanks to a race of horrible dark energy-oozing aliens called the Varelsi, there is only one star left in the entire ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ universe: Solus. To make matters worse, a madman by the name of Lothar Rendain, former general of the brutal Jennerit Empire, has decided to team up with the Varelsi, assassinating the Empress Lenore and transforming his nation into the even more brutal Jennerit Imperium. But all is not lost! Enter the Battleborn, a rag-tag group of electic resistance fighters from each of the five remaining factions, including former members of the Empire, who are poised to stop Rendain and save the last star. As one of the 26 playable members of the Jennerit, the United Peacekeeping Republics, the Last Light Consortium, the Eldrid or the Rogues, you will battle through hordes of Rendain's Thrall troops, minion robots, and Varelsi monsters and massive bosses in nine story missions, or fight against player-controlled battleborn in six multiplayer maps across three game modes.

    Battleborn is first and foremost an FPS. if you can't aim, you can't win. That being said, each of of the playable characters conforms to a different niche of play,and surprisingly, about half the cast are melee-focused fighters, most lacking a ranged weapon entirely. This can prove a disadvantage, and I would personally prefer that they have some kind of weak ranged attack just as a means of staying involved in a fight, but most of them instead have means of closing the distance, blocking or avoiding incoming fire, or diverting attenton. Conversely, ranged characters often have means of preventing enemies from drawing close or otherwise escaping a melee, and every character's quick melee attack knocks enemies away a short distance. The key difference between Battleborn and an ordinary team shooter is really in the active abilities, and using them both often and skillfully, as well as selecting the right augments, will give you an edge in individual engagements. In story, this is enough, but in versus... well. Just, bring a good team. You'll thank me later.

    I thoroughly enjoyed the story mode, which makes good use of Gearbox's now-signature off-beat writing and humor (with considerably less memes, if that bugged you in Borderlands) The music, the voice acting, the color palette the hand-drawn prologue cutscene and accompanying rap, the character design- it all works, its all stylish. Batleborn is one of the most asthetically pleasing games I've ever played. But it is regrettably very short, especially compared to Borderlands, meaning that in spite of a large cast of characters to try and challenges to complete, the lasting time investment of the game will probably have to come from versus, and that carries with it a set of problems.

    The major problem with Battleborn: It's dependence on other players for the quality of your experience, which is my beef with MOBAs in general and why I quit LOL and never touched DOTA 2. You will lose a considerable percentage of matches if you queue for them solo, or even with one other player. Battleborn is extremely team-synergy focused and if you don't have that synergy, you will lose over and over. It's actually more important then individual player skill, and coupled with an actually reasonable damage model, sets Battleborn apart from its Call-of-Duty-influenced contemporaries. At present the game's matchmaking system is deeply flawed (You know, like matchmaking in general), regularly pitting premade 5-player teams against random pubs, resulting in most matches being depressingly one-sided. About half of my matches have ended in a surrender, including the victories, because the losing team is losing so hard that they don't feel like wasting their time playing the match out to completion. This is not the experience I had in in the Beta, oddly, though I am not precisely sure what changed that caused this. There is also a persistent issue with players behaving not only as if they are inexperienced in Battleborn, but inexperienced playing shooters period. I regularly see absolutely boneheaded behavior and it's driving me up a wall.

    Since my enjoyment of a versus game is directly related to not only my personal success but my win percentage, which may be the wrong way of looking at it, I admit, It would be nice to take a break once and a while and play the private versus modes against bots: Except that while you can still earn XP from doing so, you get it at a severely nerfed rate and worse, you don't get challenge or achievement progress from doing so.

    I love Battleborn in spite of its many glaring issues, and while I expected better in the first place, I also expect more from it in the future, especially considering the ongoing fixes, like the sniping exploit on Overgrowth. If you have some competent friends I think you will enjoy it as well.    … Expand
  78. sants
    Jul 22, 2016
    9
    I can not ask more for a game that cost me 5 dollars.

    The game does not have a good optimization, no community and bad matchmaking.

    They should put it free to play
  79. Evilangel
    Sep 19, 2016
    9
    Battleborn is probably the most underrated game of 2016. It has addictive gameplay with unique style and characters.

    -The overall story, while not explored much, is very interesting. Plus, every character has their own backstory that you unlock by playing as them. -The combat is superb. The FPS mechanics are tight and none of the 28 (soon to be 30) characters feel overpowered.    Battleborn is probably the most underrated game of 2016. It has addictive gameplay with unique style and characters.

    -The overall story, while not explored much, is very interesting. Plus, every character has their own backstory that you unlock by playing as them.

    -The combat is superb. The FPS mechanics are tight and none of the 28 (soon to be 30) characters feel overpowered.

    -Sound design is phenomenal. Most games don’t put too much thought into sound. But Battleborn somehow takes it to a new level. You can usually tell how far away and which direction someone is in by character dialogue alone. There was one instance off me hearing a fight underneath a bridge I was on, then jumping in and saving my teammate. The trade off is that there is very little music in the game, but that’s ok because what is there sounds great.

    -The dialogue is funny, with each character having their own, and usually unexpected, personality. For example, Pindles is a snake and assassin that can turn invisible, but he has the personality of a salesman.

    -Co-op story is short, but is the best way to try out characters and grind gear.

    -Gear is free. You can only earn it by finding it in game, or by buying it with ingame currency. It’s also balanced as you have to unlock gear in each match with shards around the map.

    -It runs great, even on AMD cards. I have a AMD Radeon R9 380, and the game runs perfectly 99% of the time.

    -Amazing community. It’s small, but all the players are dedicated and friendly (most of the time).

    The only real criticism of the game I can give is that the matchmaking is bad. This problem has been amplified by the low player count which has made the matchmaking take a long time. If this game ever picks back up, this problem will be mostly gone. Till then, it’s a problem the game is stuck with. Personally, it’s a bug I’m willing to suffer through. The game is just that good.    … Expand
  80. madub06
    Aug 22, 2016
    9
    This is actually a great game. I'm not sure why it got so bad reviews. I will says that with the settings the game had preloaded, it was so laggy it was unplayable, but taking the two minutes to look up the problem and change the config file has the game running perfectly. The game has so much replayability with four different difficulties of campaign and three different types ofThis is actually a great game. I'm not sure why it got so bad reviews. I will says that with the settings the game had preloaded, it was so laggy it was unplayable, but taking the two minutes to look up the problem and change the config file has the game running perfectly. The game has so much replayability with four different difficulties of campaign and three different types of multiplayer. the leveling system is very smart and fun making it customizable each time you play and giving you more possibilities the more you play each character. I see myself playing this game for a long time. Great game!… Expand
  81. slyy
    Jan 25, 2017
    9
    While the game might seem like it needs more polishing, (Personally I enjoy it either way), Battleborn is simply what I'd wanted it to be, a traditional MOBA styled shooter that is actually good, the devs executed this very well and I like it, one might say Overwatch is better but Overwatch's gameplay is different because it doesn't even have PvE besides that one event that happened for aWhile the game might seem like it needs more polishing, (Personally I enjoy it either way), Battleborn is simply what I'd wanted it to be, a traditional MOBA styled shooter that is actually good, the devs executed this very well and I like it, one might say Overwatch is better but Overwatch's gameplay is different because it doesn't even have PvE besides that one event that happened for a limited time on Halloween, I play both Overwatch and Battleborn and I enjoy both, also lets talk about the game's price, you could buy it on Steam for 30$ but you could find it with a cheaper price like 5$, the lowest price Overwatch had is like 40$, So yeah, Its worth buying Overwatch but its also worth trying Battleborn.… Expand
  82. CreepySlayer
    Dec 20, 2018
    10
    if it weren't for small playerbase that makes it impossible to find a online game i would probably have played 1000 hours+ already

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 34
  3. Negative: 2 out of 34
  1. Games Master UK
    Jul 25, 2016
    62
    A chaotic, middling effort that should be low on your team-based shooter priority list. [July 2016, p.72]
  2. CD-Action
    Jul 21, 2016
    60
    Battleborn can be enjoyable, but only with friends and only for so long, especially when there’s a better alternative – Overwatch. [07/2016, p.52]
  3. PC PowerPlay
    Jul 6, 2016
    60
    Not enough content and too much grinding detracts from the great cast of characters and great presentation. [Issue#252, p.58]
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