Battleborn

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7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 409 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 263 out of 409
  2. Mixed: 46 out of 409
  3. Negative: 100 out of 409
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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. 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. :)
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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!
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. 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 ;)
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69

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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