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
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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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