Battleborn

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7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 409 Ratings

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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. Feriatus
    May 5, 2016
    5
    Many reviewers apparently created the account just to review this game with 9s and 10s. I played 5 hours now and I do not like the design of the maps, the game is ugly and as far as I can tell there is only 6 maps available at the moment for multiplayer. Also the big flaw is when the player goes offline, lost player is not replaced by the bot, so your team is at disadvantage and you play 4Many reviewers apparently created the account just to review this game with 9s and 10s. I played 5 hours now and I do not like the design of the maps, the game is ugly and as far as I can tell there is only 6 maps available at the moment for multiplayer. Also the big flaw is when the player goes offline, lost player is not replaced by the bot, so your team is at disadvantage and you play 4 or even 3 vs 5.
    I am a big HOTS fan and have also played few days of Overwatch beta and Overwatch feels as a much more polished game.
    Battleborn has a free to play feeling to it and I wouldn't recommend this game for the full price.    … Expand
  5. 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 ;)
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  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. 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
  10. 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
  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. 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
  13. Ghoster
    May 8, 2016
    0
    This is worst buy-fail in my life! As huge Borderlands fan I was blind to see what this game is because Gearbox did it. It's most boring experience in my whole life. And there is more.!!!! They founded a way to trick Steam refund rules!!! You will not be able even to try a game in 60 minutes because it's blocked until you finish prologue which is 1 hour of unskippable cartoon watch. AfterThis is worst buy-fail in my life! As huge Borderlands fan I was blind to see what this game is because Gearbox did it. It's most boring experience in my whole life. And there is more.!!!! They founded a way to trick Steam refund rules!!! You will not be able even to try a game in 60 minutes because it's blocked until you finish prologue which is 1 hour of unskippable cartoon watch. After game allow you to play 1st match Steam refund rules are already history!!!!! DO NOT BUY THIS!… Expand
  14. Secto
    Jul 19, 2016
    5
    Most of the high scores and these professionally written reviews are from users who have only signed up purely to rate this game. Lots of these same users are also the guys giving Overwatch a rating of: 0. How bizarre? What on earth could be going on, is this just a coincidence?

    Battleborn isn't a bad game, it can be quite fun but overall it's a pretty bland and average. It's not worth    Most of the high scores and these professionally written reviews are from users who have only signed up purely to rate this game. Lots of these same users are also the guys giving Overwatch a rating of: 0. How bizarre? What on earth could be going on, is this just a coincidence?

    Battleborn isn't a bad game, it can be quite fun but overall it's a pretty bland and average. It's not worth the price tag, however it would be worth picking it up once it's under $10. This type of game I could see going Free 2 Play sometime in the near future. I think it will have to, to compete with huge popularity of Overwatch.    … Expand
  15. SQLOwns
    Jun 24, 2016
    5
    Haven't played the game....but 3 things stand out...1 it is already 50% off. 2 they don't let people who do not own the game communicate on the forums....what if I have a question? 3 the game lost 50% of the player base after only 1 month, lol
    No thanks, I'll pass. :)
  16. mikelovichNor
    May 31, 2016
    0
    Very very poor MOBA for the following reasons:
    1. Unbalanced DLC overpowered characters
    2. Matchmaking is a joke
    3. NO anticheat whatsoever!(how did this happen)?
    4. and the so-called singleplayer is so freakin boring(defend against waves?check)
    Good luck getting a steam refund guys
  17. KaXaSA
    Aug 8, 2016
    3
    The game is fun but it's poorly optimized, story mode maps runs like ****.
    The RECOMMENDED System Requirements (Steam Page) at least on a intel cpu/amd gpu setup are 100% ****
  18. Knightmonx
    May 6, 2016
    6
    i wish this game was better than it is. it's like they took out what made Borderlands series fun. The art, music, voice acting though sometimes repetitive is great the actual game play not so much. A short story few multiplayer maps and very little customization makes this game a boring letdown. With each of the many characters having to be played over and over and over to unlocki wish this game was better than it is. it's like they took out what made Borderlands series fun. The art, music, voice acting though sometimes repetitive is great the actual game play not so much. A short story few multiplayer maps and very little customization makes this game a boring letdown. With each of the many characters having to be played over and over and over to unlock anything. The worst part of the game is the item system,which is nothing like borderlands. You either pay cash to get packs or grind bosses in story mode. The result of which is you can only use 3 items at any one time for all characters which only effects your stats. No customizing the many different characters with weapons and armor to make them your own. just a big expensive let down, that made me join up to warn people.… Expand
  19. Rizilliant
    May 11, 2016
    7
    I absolutely loved the Beta.. I spent as much time as possibel playing every character i could..
    +For me, with at Geforce EVGA 660Ti, i5 blah, blah, blah, 16GB RAM it ran perfectly, when maxed out.. Dipping into the high 40's when the screen was exploding with effects!
    +The sound, and sound effects are great, crisp, and fit.. There is a lack of music however.. +The graphcis are top    I absolutely loved the Beta.. I spent as much time as possibel playing every character i could..
    +For me, with at Geforce EVGA 660Ti, i5 blah, blah, blah, 16GB RAM it ran perfectly, when maxed out.. Dipping into the high 40's when the screen was exploding with effects!
    +The sound, and sound effects are great, crisp, and fit.. There is a lack of music however..
    +The graphcis are top notch.. WHile some people cant get over the fact that this is NOT Borderlands, and something different, by the same company.. It is beautiful.. It will feel chaotic at first, but after 2 or 3 matches, its all identifiable!
    +The controls are tight, crisp, responsive, and satisfying.. Long jumps like Borderlands (you will feel many similarities here, which is good) Firing a weapon, swinging a sword, using a staff, or throwing knives.. It all is awesome to play, and you really get that MOBA feel, with the different characters
    +Characters.. This is where the game shines.. Each and every character feels hand crafted.. They each fill their own role (for their respected factions, i believe there are 5 factions fo 5 players each).. They look great, have great humor, but lack back story.. They have many, MANy unlockables including oufits (simpyl color changes) and taunts.. I could care less about either of these, but many will appreciate them, and i appreciate the extr effort here..

    Unfortunately, thats where it starts to fall.. The game lacks serious content.. While i spent an entire weekend playing over and over 2 maps, there simply isnt enough content with 8 missions.. I have no interest in Multiplayer, and only play sp/co-op.. Even adding the 2 or 3 modes for Mp, this game has far too high a price tag, for how little you get.. I know, alot of effort was put on characters, but you need more to do with them.. Its like i bought a digital collection of Action figures..!?

    i for one, HATE this trend of releasing games, and then trickling the rest of it out over the coarse of a year (or 10.. Looking at you, Destiny!).. The Division is another example of not enough content at launch, and i think thats where Battleborn is going to lose many fans..

    In an already over saturated market (fps) which is where its going t fight for players, it just doesnt warrant the $60 price tag.. Even with minimal advertisement, you can see many people turned off by its price.. I myself, who LOVE the game, am also not buying it... Its only been a week or two, and theres really not a very impressive player base, and im thnkign i made the right decision.. Its an always online game, and once the players stop playing, and the servers go offline, you no longer own it anyway..

    Ill gladly purchase this game at $40.00, even with a small playerbase, but $60.00 (plus whatever DLC they decide to throw at you,, it IS Gearbox, afterall) youll be looking at yet another title that ends up being $80-150.00 when all is said and done!    … Expand
  20. Hoondarrh
    May 8, 2016
    5
    I enjoyed Battleborn and I think it's a okay game. Still need improvements to be a good game.
    What really pisses me off is the matchmaking system, takes so long to find someone and almost always must play solo which makes the game boring for me.
  21. Legolizardx
    May 24, 2016
    4
    The item system, multi-player and story all lack depth and are just poorly implemented and designed. You are expected to farm for hours to get a higher level and the points needed to buy better items, but the best items are the greys and anything higher level is just not worth it.

    Not worth the 60$ or 80$ price. DO NOT BUY.
  22. vito0719
    May 26, 2016
    5
    Wasted an entire lifetime on the 3 Borderlands games. This, well, I think I've heard roland's voice actor...

    Maybe it's my fault expecting something that has something to do with Borderlands, but...
  23. awesomesauce211
    May 21, 2016
    3
    Game feels like a crash grab.... feels like they just tried to shove mobas borderlands and tf2 into one game and fail desperately. Characters are someone interesting and the prologue is stellar. Hence the only thing saving this game from less than a 3.
  24. prince_warhero
    May 26, 2016
    0
    Two words - color vomitting
    Also too much confusing elements for us to understand and play the game.
    The design is so busy all over and cluttering. Better to stay away
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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.
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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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