Borderlands 2

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  1. drake_avi
    Sep 22, 2012
    10
    This is such a beautiful, crazy, sometimes outright weird and outrageously hilarious game. It's extremely addictive and the loot system is uber awesome. Frankly it's a refinement of an already awesome game (Borderlands) similar to what Fifa 13 is, but the subtle touches and the addition of so many extra features is just superb. It's almost as big or bigger than the first game and isThis is such a beautiful, crazy, sometimes outright weird and outrageously hilarious game. It's extremely addictive and the loot system is uber awesome. Frankly it's a refinement of an already awesome game (Borderlands) similar to what Fifa 13 is, but the subtle touches and the addition of so many extra features is just superb. It's almost as big or bigger than the first game and is certainly better than it's prequel. I would even go on to say that it's a Diablo killer. All in all it's an awesome package that's definitely worth your money. So go ahead and buy it!!… Expand
  2. Subterra
    Sep 23, 2012
    10
    Awsome, a game that i will be playing for years the amount of content in this game is staggering, luv the pacing and the loot collecting is addictive as hell get this game.
  3. ASM_Comrade
    Sep 23, 2012
    10
    Borderlands 1 concept: kill enemies for loot, use/sell loot to obtain better loot/gear, randomly kill a giant red blob that is not at all hard, then do it all over again with harder enemies (also have a story that is like lore in games, existent, but no one really cares, well maybe a few but not everyone)

    Borderlands 2 concept: improve upon everything in Borderlands 1 (although I'm not    Borderlands 1 concept: kill enemies for loot, use/sell loot to obtain better loot/gear, randomly kill a giant red blob that is not at all hard, then do it all over again with harder enemies (also have a story that is like lore in games, existent, but no one really cares, well maybe a few but not everyone)

    Borderlands 2 concept: improve upon everything in Borderlands 1 (although I'm not sure if there is a giant red blob thing to fight again since I haven't finished the game yet)

    Also if you are mad because day 1 dlc exists, think about it this way: if you go to McDonald's (or Carl's Jr. or BK, wherever you like to eat), and you order a basic hamburger do you really expect to be given free fries and a drink with it?    … Expand
  4. GoodAtMath
    Sep 23, 2012
    10
    Awesome game, looks great on PC too, runs smooth, and tight controls, with tons of content to boot as well. This is how you make a sequel people. (also tons of new features make it feel fresh and new).
  5. MonkeyPony
    Sep 25, 2012
    10
    I played the first game to death so when this came out I didn't know if I had another one in me. I was wrong. This game is amazing. The developers have improved the pc experience over Borderlands 1 in so many ways. I think that inventory management could be a little better but when you pick up a gun that catches dudes on fire and then you huck it at a dudes face and it explodes the smallI played the first game to death so when this came out I didn't know if I had another one in me. I was wrong. This game is amazing. The developers have improved the pc experience over Borderlands 1 in so many ways. I think that inventory management could be a little better but when you pick up a gun that catches dudes on fire and then you huck it at a dudes face and it explodes the small issues with the UI are forgotten. Although the story itself is passable, the writing is funny and memorable. Who cares about story when you are busy getting MAD LOOT!… Expand
  6. BelialLegion
    Jul 22, 2013
    10
    Only drawback is I wish my friends played more really haha. The game also looks amazing on PC. I played this albeit not all the through, on 360 and PS3 before almost exclusively switching to PC games.
  7. GizmoRobin
    Apr 13, 2014
    10
    Amazing game! wonderful gameplay, amazing story, hilarious humor! What more can you ask for a game? It's funny, good, amazing, wonderful! (Especially in Co-Op!)

    If i could i would rate this game:

    87 Gazzilion / 10!
  8. tillyho
    Sep 21, 2012
    10
    Great game, good graphics, exciting gameplay, brilliant loot, only problem so far is very very minor glitching , but all in all I am pleased I got it
  9. Meivath
    Sep 23, 2012
    10
    I'm about 20 hours in so far, and I must say I enjoy this game more than should be possible. I see a lot of people complaining about the game play being exactly the same and the graphics being crap. Here are some answers for you guys. One, a good sequel is essentially the same game with improvements across the board, which is exactly what Borderlands 2 is. If it had changed too much,I'm about 20 hours in so far, and I must say I enjoy this game more than should be possible. I see a lot of people complaining about the game play being exactly the same and the graphics being crap. Here are some answers for you guys. One, a good sequel is essentially the same game with improvements across the board, which is exactly what Borderlands 2 is. If it had changed too much, people would be pissed that it's not the same thing, so this feels perfect to me. Two, the graphics are supposed to look like this. It's cel shaded, it's not going to look like you're playing a movie like most modern gamers have become accustomed to. It has its own type of art that really works for the game. The characters are similar (with the exception of Salvador) to the other four because it creates a sense of familiarity that people who played the first game will identify with. All in all, it's an amazing game.… Expand
  10. G_Mackzy
    Nov 24, 2012
    9
    Gameplay very similar to the first with some slight evolution in terms of expansion of weapon variety, character classes and grenade mods. The aesthetics of the game are really nice and it runs well but the best thing about this game which absolutely trumps the first is the story. I really liked it and quirky voice acting which was superbly written ties it all together.
  11. Falling_Hammer
    Oct 1, 2012
    10
    Borderlands 1 was pitch perfect; this one goes even further! Excellent graphics, excellently designed guns and terrain. Great gameplay mixed with lots of explosions is a must these days and this game does just that. It combines everything that a FPS player wants and turns it into a masterpiece. Great game, deffinetely better than it's predecessor.
  12. oldloverboy
    Sep 30, 2012
    9
    It is a nice game but I don't know... i have the same felling when a played the first borderlands... is repetitive. After all, is a very nice design and a very nice gameplay... I like the humor in this game and also the multiplayer.
  13. Brumbek
    Nov 24, 2012
    8
    Although BL2 tries to sell itself as a carnage filled gun-fest, its true triumph is its artistically enthralling world jam-packed with wildly creative content. Torchlight II has more rewarding loot and Bulletstorm has better gunplay, but if you want a wacky trip across diverse and detailed environments full of quirky characters, distinct enemies, and a smorgasbord of loot, only BL2 willAlthough BL2 tries to sell itself as a carnage filled gun-fest, its true triumph is its artistically enthralling world jam-packed with wildly creative content. Torchlight II has more rewarding loot and Bulletstorm has better gunplay, but if you want a wacky trip across diverse and detailed environments full of quirky characters, distinct enemies, and a smorgasbord of loot, only BL2 will satisfy. **** Despite a long list of issues (terrible UI, small backpack, unintuitive driving controls, clunky item pick-up, over-leveling issues), why do I still love BL2? Because it is wonderfully imaginative from start to finish, every location is a work of art, and the quests are consistently high quality. BL2 is a tremendous artistic achievement every FPS/RPG fan should play. The content itself is a 9.0 but the issues warrant an 8.0.… Expand
  14. Exfan
    Oct 7, 2012
    9
    Game that actually was worth waiting everything in one package single or multiplayer. Played game through single player and it seems to have loads of content . Multiplayer adds to game more challenge. I Liked Borderlands and seems like Borderlands 2 has same style of graphics and humor as Borderlands. Doing example challenges is actually rewarding so these come as you progress in story.Game that actually was worth waiting everything in one package single or multiplayer. Played game through single player and it seems to have loads of content . Multiplayer adds to game more challenge. I Liked Borderlands and seems like Borderlands 2 has same style of graphics and humor as Borderlands. Doing example challenges is actually rewarding so these come as you progress in story. Talent system gives you loads of ways to play same character. Good and entertaining game and filled all my expectations that i had gathered for this product.… Expand
  15. daveyy12
    Oct 3, 2012
    10
    I have been playing this game for 50+ hours and I love it. It seems like it doesn't have an end, when you add in the multitude of side missions. In my view, there are three big improvements over Borderlands 1: (1) wider variety of enemies. B1 got kind of boring with the abundance of Skags. (2) cooler vehicles with stronger weapons, especially the catapult (3) somewhat more coherentI have been playing this game for 50+ hours and I love it. It seems like it doesn't have an end, when you add in the multitude of side missions. In my view, there are three big improvements over Borderlands 1: (1) wider variety of enemies. B1 got kind of boring with the abundance of Skags. (2) cooler vehicles with stronger weapons, especially the catapult (3) somewhat more coherent main mission. Also, the graphics are a vast improvement, except that I had some initial difficulty identifying enemies due to the shadowing. The game itself runs smoothly even though my graphics are below the minimum required. The only improvement I would have liked to have seen is stronger weapons. It may just be me, but it seemed like it always took a minimum of three hits to kill even the most inocuous enemy.… Expand
  16. danoholic86
    Oct 14, 2012
    9
    Not sure what it is about this game, but I played all the way through twice! I got about 3-4 hours into the first one and was BORED.... This game isn't that different from the first game but does everything right this time around.
  17. Str4toFortr3ss
    Sep 25, 2012
    9
    I think this game is near perfect ! I played a lot with the first Borderlands, and I think the second one is at least as good as the first, but in some ways it's even better. The character customization, the level designs, the enemies, the weapons, and the story are all awesome ! And the humor... is hilarious :D Go and play this game !
  18. cmktiv
    Sep 30, 2012
    10
    There's a lot more bad guys to kill this time around. It's hard, and it's frustrating, but it really keeps the pace up, and keeps things from becoming dull. The weapons are awesome, gambling is fun, Moxxi's **** are huge, and the bosses are badass. Also, it's funny as hell.

    If you're looking for a game as holy as Jesus himself, then you're gonna have to wait, but if you're looking for a    There's a lot more bad guys to kill this time around. It's hard, and it's frustrating, but it really keeps the pace up, and keeps things from becoming dull. The weapons are awesome, gambling is fun, Moxxi's **** are huge, and the bosses are badass. Also, it's funny as hell.

    If you're looking for a game as holy as Jesus himself, then you're gonna have to wait, but if you're looking for a **** fun game, then you'll like Borderlands 2. If you don't like a challenge, though, you won't like this game.    … Expand
  19. Mutini
    Oct 18, 2012
    9
    BEST GAME EVER! lol! Ok, Borderlands 2 "could be" considered a DLC for Borderlands 1 BUT they perfected all the game mechanics and menus, the story is much longer and far more in depth and WAY more entertaining(and I say this having loved the story in BL 1)! It was well worth pre-ordering. I love the Mechromancer as well. She and her robot are BAD in a great way! The stock charectorsBEST GAME EVER! lol! Ok, Borderlands 2 "could be" considered a DLC for Borderlands 1 BUT they perfected all the game mechanics and menus, the story is much longer and far more in depth and WAY more entertaining(and I say this having loved the story in BL 1)! It was well worth pre-ordering. I love the Mechromancer as well. She and her robot are BAD in a great way! The stock charectors are kinda familiar though and to be honest Id much rather play my Lilith from BL 1 than Maya from BL 2 but then again, Lilith was so OP I guess they had to tone the siren down(and being OP is probably why I miss Lilith so much lol). So I think my only complaint is that the stock charectors arent different enough from those in BL 1 and they seem toned down. Other than that BL 2 is just awsome. Oh, I started playing Captain Scarlet DLC today...I LOVE THE NEW VEHICLE! OMG what a hoot! Driving that thing around is worth getting that DLC ALONE lol!… Expand
  20. elfelixg
    Oct 2, 2012
    10
    Game is incredible. Levls 1-16 it feels a bit easy but around 17 and up it feels like the training wheels come off and it gets challenging. Love this game!
  21. Zherneboh
    Oct 4, 2012
    8
    It's a very fun game. It makes me feel like I'm playing a Diablo first person shooter, which is a good thing. Online or offline, it's a great game that makes you want to keep playing it.
  22. Pecheckler
    Oct 7, 2012
    10
    This is the first game since Skyrim that i've wanted to continuously play without a rest. Usually I get bored and switch between games... rarely finishing 10% of them. Borderlands 2 is very polished. The voice acting and humor is outstanding!
  23. frast
    Nov 11, 2012
    8
    Very long-awaited, one of the best coop games finally released. Great atmosphere, interesting missions, as always, nice game play, and of course a great coop. The game, however, failed. Showed an old, outdated engine already, difficult single-player, much too long gameplay, and mostly no damage that showed most of the same thing earlier in the first part. All the time, however, a reallyVery long-awaited, one of the best coop games finally released. Great atmosphere, interesting missions, as always, nice game play, and of course a great coop. The game, however, failed. Showed an old, outdated engine already, difficult single-player, much too long gameplay, and mostly no damage that showed most of the same thing earlier in the first part. All the time, however, a really good interesting game that can really draw. My Rating - 8/10… Expand
  24. Chatmak
    Nov 10, 2012
    9
    The original Borderlands was one of my favourite games of 2009. Its unique graphic style, tongue-and-cheek story, insanely fun loot-shooting and four-player co-op made it a long-lasting and unforgettable experience. However, Borderlands was not without its flaws, and after a wait of three years, Gearbox has finally given us something the long-awaited successor, Borderlands 2.The original Borderlands was one of my favourite games of 2009. Its unique graphic style, tongue-and-cheek story, insanely fun loot-shooting and four-player co-op made it a long-lasting and unforgettable experience. However, Borderlands was not without its flaws, and after a wait of three years, Gearbox has finally given us something the long-awaited successor, Borderlands 2.

    Borderlands 2 is everything a sequel should be. It maintains the core formula that made the first game so great, improves upon it in almost every way and fixes the flaws that troubled its predecessor. The "Role-playing shooter" label that Borderlands has been given accurately describes what the game is about. It has all the makings of a fun first person shooter; lots of guns, a variety of enemies to face and robust shooting mechanics. But it's also got the elements that make role-playing games so addictive. On top of being a perfectly competent shooter, Borderlands 2 incorporates RPG elements such as skill trees, inventories, and most importantly, looting. It's insanely rewarding to clear out an area, open a weapons chest and find that perfect gun you were looking for, then upgrade your skills to match your new playing style.

    Of the characters in Borderlands 1, only the Siren returns, this time in the form of Maya. The other three are completely new; Axton, a Commando, who has the characteristics of the soldier from the first game; Salvador the Gunzerker, a completely new character who can dual wield any two weapons as his special ability; and Zer0, an assassin with a badass sword who can turn invisible take out the enemy silently. These four make up for an interesting cast, and varied in the way in which they play. If you're planning on playing Borderlands 2 co-op with four players, it'd make for great diversity if each picked a different character. The contrast in playing styles, weapons used and skills invested in means that you're in for a really enjoyable experience if you work together with your friends. However, note that while Borderlands 2 supports up to four player co-op Online, it only supports two players playing split-screen locally.

    The graphic style is identical to that of the original game, and you won't notice any major improvements in the texture quality. But it's the little things that make Borderlands 2 feel like a better game than what the first was. The game runs much more smoothly, there's less texture pop-ins (though still some), each gun has its own unique reload animation, chests open more extravagantly, and most importantly, the environments really come alive. In the original game, you spent the majority of the game in a barren desert or wasteland, only switching to a tundra-type environment towards the end of the game. In Borderlands 2, you're given a much wider variety of environments to explore, all of which are more vibrant and prettier to look at than the ones in the first game.

    You'll likely find the game-play similar too, but in a fresh, upgraded way that reminds you of the first game without feeling like the same thing. You can wield up to four guns (out of 87 bazillion), and many more in your inventory, though by the end of the game you'll likely have switched your favourite weapon many a time for a better one you've found. The lack of a weapon proficiency system means that you can't take one low-level gun and go through the whole game with it using it and upgrading its stats, which I find disappointing, but it's a subtle flaw that's easy to overlook when the game is this much fun. All the guns feel unique, look unique and sound unique. Some have their own special effects, my favourite of which is an assault rifle with exploding rounds. The gunplay feels very fast-paced and eventful, and each character can use their special skill at any time if it has cooled down. These are designed to offer you an edge over the competition, although if truth be told, so long as you keep switching weapons for better ones and generally get better, the game shouldn't prove much of a challenge.

    All the improvements that Gearbox had made to Borderlands with its Downloadable Content have seemingly been implemented in Borderlands 2 from the start. The story is actually enjoyable, there are tons of guns, more customization and new vehicles. In every way, this feels like a better game than Borderlands. From the mini-map to the much more accessible and pretty user interface, to the characters, to the story, to the gunplay and environments, Borderlands 2 is an improvement over what was already a fantastic game, and that is why you should buy it.    … Expand
  25. NyreX
    Nov 19, 2012
    9
    I have to say it's a cool jump from Borderlands 1. I personally enjoy Borderlands 2 more than the previous one, that's their goal and they did it.

    BEST GAME EVER ( with Tiny Tina Voice )
  26. Drej_X_Army
    Oct 3, 2012
    9
    You will need a decent laptop/desktop to fully enjoy this game. The Co-op is still the highlight of the game, but the comments and smart@$$ remarks from the in-game characters is funnier this time around. I gave it a 9, due to it still being the same feel as the old Borderlands, which isnt bad, but they could of done this as a DLC and we will still have the same amount of fun as before.You will need a decent laptop/desktop to fully enjoy this game. The Co-op is still the highlight of the game, but the comments and smart@$$ remarks from the in-game characters is funnier this time around. I gave it a 9, due to it still being the same feel as the old Borderlands, which isnt bad, but they could of done this as a DLC and we will still have the same amount of fun as before. Single player is still very enjoyable and with alot of hidden achievements and exploration, you should be busy for days.… Expand
  27. meediocre
    Sep 25, 2012
    9
    I've never played the first one, but did play Rage, so that's the only kind of outlander FPS I can compare with. Haven't finished but have already sunk a good 15 hours in and can confirm that it's a lot of fun even playing the single campaign - really love the looting and dazzling array of weaponry. Enemies are kind of fun too. Music's low-key, really nice but not enough variation ofI've never played the first one, but did play Rage, so that's the only kind of outlander FPS I can compare with. Haven't finished but have already sunk a good 15 hours in and can confirm that it's a lot of fun even playing the single campaign - really love the looting and dazzling array of weaponry. Enemies are kind of fun too. Music's low-key, really nice but not enough variation of tracks for me - oh and the dialogue is exceptionally mad, in a good way. The only thing to whine about is not liking how I have to steer vehicles with my mouse, rather than right left arrows. Also, not overly keen on respawning enemies all the time. It kind of reminds me of Far Cry 2 in that respect - but it's still lots of fun to kill them all again, mostly. Sweet game, highly recommend.… Expand
  28. Triggerhappy
    Nov 20, 2012
    8
    Great careless fun with gunz, 'splozions and loads of painful screams. It's nothing revolutionary, but it is smoothly done, with great music, sounds, much improved graphics, an actually decent storyline and even occasional humour . Coop is fun and worked for me perfectly. The price tag tho, with all the DLCs, is really scary - if you want to get it all right away, you will chuck out 90Great careless fun with gunz, 'splozions and loads of painful screams. It's nothing revolutionary, but it is smoothly done, with great music, sounds, much improved graphics, an actually decent storyline and even occasional humour . Coop is fun and worked for me perfectly. The price tag tho, with all the DLCs, is really scary - if you want to get it all right away, you will chuck out 90 euro. I do honestly think it is NOT justified. If you really don't feel like you must have it, if you are thinking whether to get this, if you are undecided... leave it be. It is just too much.… Expand
  29. Panther117
    Oct 1, 2012
    10
  30. Kurisumasu
    Oct 2, 2012
    9
    (I'll just take a couple of lines to say that the people who say this is a console port is just lying and you should ignore reviews that say this)
    Where to start? This game is fun, especially to those who enjoy the Diablo and Torchlight franchises, and is a big improvement over the original. The graphics are good and Physx, although gimmicky, is amazing to look at in co-op. The guns are    (I'll just take a couple of lines to say that the people who say this is a console port is just lying and you should ignore reviews that say this)
    Where to start? This game is fun, especially to those who enjoy the Diablo and Torchlight franchises, and is a big improvement over the original. The graphics are good and Physx, although gimmicky, is amazing to look at in co-op. The guns are all revamped and the environments and enemies are more diverse. It all blends really well together. The story is a bit cliche, although there are plenty of intense moments, made all the more fun with multiple players in a game.
    I'd like to go into more detail with the flaws, however. While the guns are generally more fun to use, I've got a problem with two particular weapon groups: assault rifles and revolvers. There seems to be a lack of accurate assault rifles, since Hyperion doesn't seem to make them anymore. There are really powerful ones by Jakobs, and some fire grenades, but those aren't automatic. And then you've got pistols which are much more satisfying to use, but revolvers are just Jakobs, Jakobs, Jakobs, and many of them lack proper laser sights, which were vital in Borderlands 1.
    There are some scaling issues, i.e. level scaling and the way the level to HP ratio scales. This game is harder, but much of the difficulty derives from the fact that enemies of the same level or just one level above can annihilate you even if don't suck, and even in a one-on-one firefight: the problem here is, why should I lose on a one-on-one firefight, even if I'm a level or so lower? It doesn't make sense. If enemies dealt a little less damage and had just a little less HP, this problem would be fixed. About the level to HP ratio, well, you'll start noticing large gaps in the HP increments as you gain levels (more specifically, from Lv 25 onward). This isn't exactly a problem at first sight - not until you realize that enemies scale in much the same way, and what that means is that the awesome gun you found at Lv 26 that you do not want to let go of may be rendered almost useless by Lv 30. This is unlike the first game, where an Anarchy could easily last you at least 15 levels until you get a new one. While this does encourage to search for better guns, it can prove to be a nuisance.
    My last complaint is only minor, but I find some of the mildly immature humour irritating at times. But this is where the flaws end. Gearbox has done it right this time, in my opinion, so I most certainly recommend this game.    … Expand
  31. e_x_p
    Sep 25, 2012
    10
    Look no further - Game of the Year 2012. Upon the huge success of Borderlands in 2009, GearBox has shown the world how a new IP should be like. This company respects the players, constantly pushes out new contents and has a very good public image. Back to the game itself - there is absolutely nothing I could complain about the *launch* version of this game. NOTE: some games take a fewLook no further - Game of the Year 2012. Upon the huge success of Borderlands in 2009, GearBox has shown the world how a new IP should be like. This company respects the players, constantly pushes out new contents and has a very good public image. Back to the game itself - there is absolutely nothing I could complain about the *launch* version of this game. NOTE: some games take a few weeks or months just to get their games working on players' machines. Unlike the broken co-op element back in Borderlands (I remember resetting my router ten millions times while annoying my roommates), BL2 has got this right from the start - no bugs, no major user complaints and has a solid gaming experience (for players to consume in). Oh yeah, forgot to mention that the humor in this game is unprecedentedly good. It's like I'm watching Seinfeld while simultaneously participating in the fun. As a comparison, instead of nerfing characters and pissing off avid players (I'm talking about you Blizzard and D3), GearBox's goal is to *entertain* all of us. All the guns in BL2 have been reworked to the point that I wouldn't get bored at "farming", if any at all. All the quests are unique and side missions aren't as boring as before. With the upcoming promise of new classes and quests, there is more to come, so just shut up and take my money.… Expand
  32. hodub
    Sep 29, 2012
    8
    After over 50 hours of gameplay, I'd just beaten the game a few minutes ago, and didn't want to write this review until I'd done so. Fans of the first game will feel at home with the sequel - same XP system, same enemies (along with a bunch of new ones), same NPCs (and some new ones), and the same seemingly infinite number of randomly generated guns. In comparison to the first, GearboxAfter over 50 hours of gameplay, I'd just beaten the game a few minutes ago, and didn't want to write this review until I'd done so. Fans of the first game will feel at home with the sequel - same XP system, same enemies (along with a bunch of new ones), same NPCs (and some new ones), and the same seemingly infinite number of randomly generated guns. In comparison to the first, Gearbox not only gave BL2 a graphics upgrade, but also an in-depth story to keep the player engaged - a quality missing from the first game. And yes, you will learn to hate Handsome Jack. In conclusion, if you enjoyed the first Borderlands, you will likely enjoy this sequel just as much, if not more.… Expand
  33. CaptainAwesomer
    Oct 29, 2012
    8
    I had a lot of fun with this game, playing 40 hours of multiplayer story with 2-3 friends. It's an interesting, nice looking world that's fun to explore. The story is funny and reasonably entertaining. It looked great hooked up to my projector.

    I also played the whole game using an xbox controller, and the shooting mechanics felt very good and precise. They give you the precision of    I had a lot of fun with this game, playing 40 hours of multiplayer story with 2-3 friends. It's an interesting, nice looking world that's fun to explore. The story is funny and reasonably entertaining. It looked great hooked up to my projector.

    I also played the whole game using an xbox controller, and the shooting mechanics felt very good and precise. They give you the precision of Call of Duty, and they give you fun cartoony Halo type weapons if you prefer those.    … Expand
  34. MagicHAT
    Mar 11, 2015
    10
    game is awesome, dlcs are even better, story is perfect emotions and underground things like "Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep" when i played it i feel loved by developers of the game, you know that rare fealing when game speaks to you in a certain way, gameplay controls humor everything is 95/100 or 100/100
  35. ChosenOne
    Sep 29, 2012
    9
    Just beaten the game 1st time. It's the same borderlands, but better!
    Borderlands 2 lost a little bit of art style somewhere, but gained a little bit of physics, more humor and great amount of badassesness.
  36. Ghoster
    Nov 11, 2012
    10
    Game of the year! This game is totally awesome. Pretty much same as 1st part but everything what could be improved is better here. Great leveling system which make game fun no matter how much pass throughs you do. For now 1st DLC is out and it's really good with gameplay hours like other full games have. ONLY BAD AND UNNECESSARY thing in game are 2 "invincible" bosses. They MUST be passedGame of the year! This game is totally awesome. Pretty much same as 1st part but everything what could be improved is better here. Great leveling system which make game fun no matter how much pass throughs you do. For now 1st DLC is out and it's really good with gameplay hours like other full games have. ONLY BAD AND UNNECESSARY thing in game are 2 "invincible" bosses. They MUST be passed in coop and if you don't have 3 other players you can't pass that and win al achivements.… Expand
  37. arthur666
    Dec 8, 2013
    10
    i played this game 4-5 months. i love everything in this game. weapons, enemies, caracters, story. and more important the references are awesome. YOU CAN SLAP THE JEFFREY MAN anyway if you call you GAMER you MUST play this game.
  38. Qoke
    Oct 20, 2012
    8
    Very fun game. The story is simple to follow, but still interesting enough to keep you engaged, and the witty commentary is really awesome - I actually found myself laughing quite often whilst playing. Even when you play through again on another character, it still doesn't lose its edge. The multi-player co-op system is very easy to use, and the other nice thing about the co-op setup isVery fun game. The story is simple to follow, but still interesting enough to keep you engaged, and the witty commentary is really awesome - I actually found myself laughing quite often whilst playing. Even when you play through again on another character, it still doesn't lose its edge. The multi-player co-op system is very easy to use, and the other nice thing about the co-op setup is that having one player in the group that doesn't really know what they are doing, or just sits around leeching XP, makes it a bit harder, but doesn't ruin the encounters for the whole group. The PC version is well polished, and it didn't feel like a clunky port at all - Great job on that. There have been far too many sloppy ports released lately. The graphics is pretty decent, but nothing revolutionary to write home about either, but some of the animations are a bit odd. All-round, great job 2k!… Expand
  39. Hazephaelos
    Sep 25, 2012
    10
    This is an amazing game. Retains the fast paced gunslinging gameplay of the first game, but successfully adds in more story elements than in the previous version. The cartoony art-style has improved as well as the mission/level design. All in All a great game!
  40. Nataraja
    Oct 3, 2012
    9
    This game is captivating and has fantastic humor, a great story and its just the right cure for the MMO dull drums. It doesn't take itself too seriously but is definitely a challenge. The Co-op is fantastic however not having individualized loot is the one thing I can say was poorly designed. The graphic are great with their unapologetic cartoon campiness. Even the casual remarks fromThis game is captivating and has fantastic humor, a great story and its just the right cure for the MMO dull drums. It doesn't take itself too seriously but is definitely a challenge. The Co-op is fantastic however not having individualized loot is the one thing I can say was poorly designed. The graphic are great with their unapologetic cartoon campiness. Even the casual remarks from the respawn machine make me laugh. Having my character say things that I am thinking when I get that perfect head shot is priceless. I am really looking forward to the DLC expansions that will be coming in the near future.… Expand
  41. P1ng1337
    Oct 11, 2012
    9
    I really enjoy this game and everything it has to offer. Big fan of BL1 and all the content. all new classes are cool and love the settings. after 24 hours of gameplay i am still waiting for a cool gun. Like someone else said most of the guns seem dumb or useless. granted i have found a few nice guns but nothing useful lol. all in all the graphics are great. most of the characters are theI really enjoy this game and everything it has to offer. Big fan of BL1 and all the content. all new classes are cool and love the settings. after 24 hours of gameplay i am still waiting for a cool gun. Like someone else said most of the guns seem dumb or useless. granted i have found a few nice guns but nothing useful lol. all in all the graphics are great. most of the characters are the same but better if that makes sense. Tiny Tina is a BOSS love her. I dont understand most of the jokes or the funniness of the game and I really try to but i dont get whats funny about most of the stuff.… Expand
  42. czaczaczar
    Sep 30, 2012
    10
    Perfect FPS RPG game combined. The story is somewhat disturbing but it's a plot twist so everything is cool. More guns, explosive shields, easter eggs... what more could you ask for?
  43. SilentDrop
    Sep 25, 2012
    10
    I played around 30 hours into the game and had lots of fun. If you liked the first borderlands, you cant go wrong with this one. There are more items, more monsters and more content. The characters feel rich and funny, along with good voice acting, besides the "cliche" story. This isn't about an epic storyline or inspiring life lessons, but just potty humor and fun quests (that are,I played around 30 hours into the game and had lots of fun. If you liked the first borderlands, you cant go wrong with this one. There are more items, more monsters and more content. The characters feel rich and funny, along with good voice acting, besides the "cliche" story. This isn't about an epic storyline or inspiring life lessons, but just potty humor and fun quests (that are, sometimes, repetitive). All classes seems reasonable balanced and the loot feels great (a lot better than the first borderlands).
    The multiplayer is great, with everyone sharing quests and loot, and it makes boss fights more enjoyable.
    The PC version looks beautiful, and if you have great hardware, you can turn physx to high settings and enjoy more particles and explosions around. This is how a port should be done !    … Expand
  44. Xycopath
    Sep 26, 2012
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lets give it a 10!
    Cause the game totally deserves it.
    Lot of fun! An interessting storie! Not too easy, but no disturbing difficult missions. Nice design! Much much shooting acitions =D.
    Totally liek it!    … Expand
  45. Gomez
    Oct 2, 2012
    10
    Borderlands 2 is a perfect sequel to the much loved Borderlands. As we re-enter Pandora, you
  46. Stormbringerser
    Sep 30, 2012
    9
    I've been playing games for 20 years and I have to say I'm not easily impressed by a game. But man Borderlands 2 was a surprise. A game should be entertaining, it should raise your adrenaline and put a smile on your face - that's exactly what Borderdland does and it's doing it in style. Superb writing, story - this time you'll really care about the characters, and amazing, action packedI've been playing games for 20 years and I have to say I'm not easily impressed by a game. But man Borderlands 2 was a surprise. A game should be entertaining, it should raise your adrenaline and put a smile on your face - that's exactly what Borderdland does and it's doing it in style. Superb writing, story - this time you'll really care about the characters, and amazing, action packed combat. The best game of the year and one of the best I've ever played. Thanks Gearbox and keep up the good work!… Expand
  47. Pete97K
    Oct 2, 2012
    9
    Gearbox knew what we all wanted and has delivered it to us, apart for some short comings such as enemy scaling, the rest of the game is bloody perfect for anyone like me that loved the first game.
  48. grainger
    Oct 17, 2012
    9
    I love this game. If you played the first and were on the fence about getting the second, I can say they kept everything that worked in the original and fixed most of the things that didn't. I played the original and the expansions, which I felt had more enetertaining plotlines that were easier to follow. Borderlands 2 definately kept the trend going. I play this game with my wife and weI love this game. If you played the first and were on the fence about getting the second, I can say they kept everything that worked in the original and fixed most of the things that didn't. I played the original and the expansions, which I felt had more enetertaining plotlines that were easier to follow. Borderlands 2 definately kept the trend going. I play this game with my wife and we both enjoy it very much. co-op increases the game's enjoyment. I thought I would miss the original classes, but the new ones are very close to them and have their own fun unique skills to play with. I hope for many good expansions to come!… Expand
  49. AntonRussianMan
    Oct 2, 2012
    10
    Hello from Russia!!! Отличная игра, большой игровой мир помноженный наHello from Russia!!! Отличная игра, большой игровой мир помноженный на колоритных врагов, кучу хороших квестов и огромное количество всякого рода ценного и не очень барахла. Искромётный юмор местного населения заставит вас не раз улыбнуться, а возможность кооперативного прохождения до четырёх игроков, сделает время проведённое за игрой в компании друзей, незабываемым.… Expand
  50. Azurex
    Oct 2, 2012
    10
    Couldn't ask for a better sequel! Despite being a multi-platform game, there's a very strong focus on the PC version, which is absolutely fantastic! With all the options and what not, you couldn't have asked for a better game! (I was especially sold on the FOV slider.) Other than that, the game is a true sequel to Borderlands 2, the story is just incredibly immersive, a tiny bit clichedCouldn't ask for a better sequel! Despite being a multi-platform game, there's a very strong focus on the PC version, which is absolutely fantastic! With all the options and what not, you couldn't have asked for a better game! (I was especially sold on the FOV slider.) Other than that, the game is a true sequel to Borderlands 2, the story is just incredibly immersive, a tiny bit cliched but what isn't these days? The game play is fantastic and very addictive! Also the humor is a great little touch, especially all the internet culture references. I can't call myself much of a huge gamer, considering my patience for FPS games is incredibly limited, but Borderlands 2 just cuts it for me with the addictive RPG elements. I can safely say that this game is going to be an absolute cult classic and definitely has to be one of the best games of the decade so far!… Expand
  51. Brutecarlos
    Oct 10, 2012
    10
    It´s a perfect game! It mixes FPS & RPG and 1st person view with a huge variety of weapons with Awesome Cel-Shaded Graphics and a very good game play. I think that DLCs will be awesome as Borderlands (I). GOTY ;)
  52. Diolacles
    Oct 11, 2012
    10
    As in movies, very often game sequels are never as good as the original. Borderlands 2 is thankfully, one of the exceptions. I can't say enough good things about this game. Great story, great humour. For sheer fun-ness it gets a 15 on a scale of 1-10. There are some irritations, granted - no game is devoid of those. The inventory system is to me, very clumsy and sometimes confusing to use.As in movies, very often game sequels are never as good as the original. Borderlands 2 is thankfully, one of the exceptions. I can't say enough good things about this game. Great story, great humour. For sheer fun-ness it gets a 15 on a scale of 1-10. There are some irritations, granted - no game is devoid of those. The inventory system is to me, very clumsy and sometimes confusing to use. But this to me, is trivial and not a real problem.

    Very few games' anticipated release affect me and make me want to pre-order. Even Skyrim (a game I had been drooling over since it was announced) wasn't quite enough to entice me to pre-order it - I waited for a couple of months till I got a new computer and it went on sale. But I pre-ordered Borderlands 2 almost as soon as it was announced.

    Bottom line?

    Playability - 9 out of 10
    Replayability - 10 out of 10
    Sheer Fun Factor - 15 out of 10!!!    … Expand
  53. lollztrollz
    Oct 12, 2012
    8
    Welcome back to Pandora, or for those who have never stepped on the aforementioned planet, you're still welcome, but prepare for a the ride of your life. However , this time, you have a tangible objective and an evil bastard to gun down, as compared to rather mindless treasure hunting in the first game. Along your side will be a whole new cast of Vault Hunters, along with their newWelcome back to Pandora, or for those who have never stepped on the aforementioned planet, you're still welcome, but prepare for a the ride of your life. However , this time, you have a tangible objective and an evil bastard to gun down, as compared to rather mindless treasure hunting in the first game. Along your side will be a whole new cast of Vault Hunters, along with their new skills, and even more guns to shoot with. Maintaining the core gameplay mechanics of its predecessor and strongly holding on to traditional RPG elements, it's a pretty massive and welcome sequel . The game felt as fresh as eating Sashimi in a roadside restaurant in Japan - weird analogy, but you get what it feels like, right? right? The graphic style stays, albeit being much more polished and flexible. Want no AA ? No problem, all catered for in the PC VERSION [ not a port, mind you ] of this game. Environments feel more varied and organised as compared to vast wastelands with fixed mob spawns [ cough, looking at you spiderants and the leech-looking thingies from the original ]. But hey, that's what happens after you leave Pandora at the hands of who might be the most sarcastic and eclectic tyrant ever. While I did say gameplay remained largely the same, there were minor tweaks in the system which I felt was rather significant. The game's difficulty has been cranked up. Remember how you can still manage a group of equal-levelled bandits in the original and come out with a bruise ? In this game you'll probably get pinned down in a matter of seconds ( this is very true in later playthroughs ). Personally I rarely ever had problems with the encounters, but some parts of the game are just hyperbolic in difficulty and thus forcing you into [ sniping ] a certain approach. But for that matter, co-op play is there for you, so no real complaints over there. You will use your action skill a lot more and find that loot, more often than not, will disappoint you. Assault Rifles have been the biggest let down in this game, at the cost of other weapons being noticeably a lot more powerful. Yes, looking at you shotguns and rocket launchers. There are a 'bazzillion guns' -- pfft yeah, more like 8 manufacturers with 4 different gun types for each weapon type and RNG-spawned statistics + a template to go with it. Nevertheless, It's really RPG-Like and it should stay that way, albeit probably at the cost of a few more broken windows and controllers. Tee Hee.

    Multitudes of other small tweaks such as A NEW ELEMENT and the ever-expanding variety of grenade mods, class mods and shields { exploding shields ! ] are just creative and definitely diversifies a player's approach to the game. The game's writing... can be categorized into a hit or a miss. Anything in between just feels flat. Some characters outright just try to make you laugh by exaggerating their lingo and speaking in a certain manner that felt so damn cheesy when I was playing the game. I can't really put my finger on it, so it's either hilarious or just a failed attempt at comedy. Definitely a lot livelier than the first one [ plus Claptrap is actually FUNNY this time round ], but with that amount of spirit comes a lot of energy that was misplaced. Sorry, Gearbox, So there you go. The game's main antagonist, Handsome Jack is an exception though -- you'll have to figure out why yourself. With Jasper Kyd composing the soundtrack, we obviously have a strong contender for the Game of The Year.

    I hate cheesiness and this game just emanates a whole lot of it- so, as a whole experience, Borderlands 2 is a solid 8.
    If I didn't give a **** about the cheesiness and overlook the silly premise of this whole contemporary culture influences thing going on in the game, let's just say this 70-hour experience deserves a 9.

    Final Verdict: 8.5    … Expand
  54. Silverbow
    Dec 7, 2012
    10
    Best game this year. Much much better than the first one, environments are more varied, pacing is better, guns are more varied. Replay value is excellent. Whether you are playing this solo or co-op, it makes for a great gaming experience.
  55. Xeronicfire
    Oct 12, 2012
    10
    I must Say I have Physics Graphics Maxed so the liguid effects are fun. Also the fact they actually made this version challenging is great I got a bit bored after awhile in BL1 when I just overpowered everything. Co-op not using GAMESPY is great I love drop in and drop out coop. It was really the only thing in Diablo 3 I liked. Really digging the new end boss I am not going to spoil it forI must Say I have Physics Graphics Maxed so the liguid effects are fun. Also the fact they actually made this version challenging is great I got a bit bored after awhile in BL1 when I just overpowered everything. Co-op not using GAMESPY is great I love drop in and drop out coop. It was really the only thing in Diablo 3 I liked. Really digging the new end boss I am not going to spoil it for those that are not their yet but it a great fight cause the End boss of BL1 was Sad Sauce. The only faults I found was having to a few quests that had you go to a specific area then go back to Sanctuary just to find another quest that send you to the same place. So annoying. But the only makes my score a 9.5 that rounds up to 10.… Expand
  56. XDragoNX
    Oct 14, 2012
    10
    Easily this has to be game of the year, at least for me anyway. Its extremely addictive and looks beautiful on my GTX 670. Handsome Jack has to be one of the coolest villans I have ever come to know through a game, as he is a funny, **** **** Overall I would give this game a 9.6 because this sequal has everything: Billions of guns, a fantastic options menu with a field of view slider (!),Easily this has to be game of the year, at least for me anyway. Its extremely addictive and looks beautiful on my GTX 670. Handsome Jack has to be one of the coolest villans I have ever come to know through a game, as he is a funny, **** **** Overall I would give this game a 9.6 because this sequal has everything: Billions of guns, a fantastic options menu with a field of view slider (!), and best of all, great re-playability as more likely than not you will find completely different Items then what you had before and well - balanced vault hunter classes to choose from completely different from the last. Just get it, I guarantee you will love the game.… Expand
  57. triplettt
    Oct 14, 2012
    10
    I have found almost no flaws in this fantastic game. It is a huge open world and there is a lot of content to play through either by yourself or with friends. I also found that i liked these character classes better.
  58. McFungus
    Nov 11, 2012
    8
    Borderlands 2 is kind of like brushing your teeth.
    There is saliva everywhere! So much saliva! How could there BE this much saliva!? Are we camels??
    But man... that minty after taste is DAMN refreshing.
    (Warning: Whitening is not guaranteed)
  59. Palor
    Nov 20, 2012
    9
    A great game that 100% embraces what it is and does not try to be anything else. It is not a massive upgrade over the first game but more what Borderlands should have been. Had the original come out only last year there may not be enough innovation here to justify the sequel but I feel it has been long enough that I am ready for another romp around Pandora.
    .
    The game is big, if you do    A great game that 100% embraces what it is and does not try to be anything else. It is not a massive upgrade over the first game but more what Borderlands should have been. Had the original come out only last year there may not be enough innovation here to justify the sequel but I feel it has been long enough that I am ready for another romp around Pandora.
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    The game is big, if you do the majority of the side quests you are looking at roughly 55 hours to make it through the story and you will be roughly level 35 (level cap is 50). The environments are not as varied as they could be but there are far more of them then where in the first game, yet they all fell like part of Pandora. There seems to be roughly double the number of enemy types and the game does a good job at changing things up. Just when i am getting tired of a certain enemy I end up going up against something different. The weapons are still mostly randomly generated, there does seem to be a greater variety, it could be better but there is almost always something new to try.
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    Where the game vastly improved was the story. They did a great job with Handsome Jack and setting him up as the primary protagonist. Along the way you will meet and kill many other eccentric characters but the entire game you are moving towards the final confrontation with Jack. I found the writing for the most part to be very witty, a few childish jokes but for the most part double entendras that gave me a chuckle if not laugh out loud. The classes are a bit more varied then they were in the first game, it also feels more like you are picking a character instead of a class. Each character has a back story that gets somewhat explored during the game, they also each have their own personality and a unique play mechanic.
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    All in all a great game with lots of gameplay, a quality story, lots of fun guns, a passable leveling system. It looks good, runs smoothly, excellent voice work and a unique art style. We dont need a sequel next year but by 2014 maybe 2015 I will be ready for a another sequel.    … Expand
  60. YazzleDazzle
    Dec 8, 2012
    10
    As a fan of the original Borderlands, i expected a lot of this game. And as the trailers rolled out, my anticipation only grew. I was enormously pleased to see that the game surpassed any and all expectations that i had come to nurse so tenderly during the pre-release period. The UI wasn't a huge improvement over the original game but everything else was a vast improvement. The game playAs a fan of the original Borderlands, i expected a lot of this game. And as the trailers rolled out, my anticipation only grew. I was enormously pleased to see that the game surpassed any and all expectations that i had come to nurse so tenderly during the pre-release period. The UI wasn't a huge improvement over the original game but everything else was a vast improvement. The game play maintained its fast paced, over the top FPS action and the controls felt nothing short of perfect. The character classes were varied and skill trees even more so. The plot was enjoyable, funny and filled with plenty of twists and events that made me quite literally exclaim my disbelief. Claptrap is now absolutely hilarious instead of infuriating and irritating. The enemies are varied and requires varied strategies to take them down. A lot of effort was put into making the game a lasting success such as changing the enemy models for your second play through. It really makes you feel like you're continuing on instead of just starting over again as so many games make you feel. Oh and how could i forget the guns. So so many guns. Borderlands advertised millions of gun combinations but it doesn't stand remotely close to the guns in the sequel. The look of awe on my friends faces as I whip out an automatic laser sniper rifle with reflective silver plating was priceless. Speaking of friends, i'd recommend playing with them. Although the game is fun on your own, you don't get nearly the same experience as you do if you play with others. Overall, if you're looking for a fun game for you and a friend, pick this up. I'm serious. You're in for hours of laughter, high paced shooty action and gawking over the sheen and polish that the developers put into this wonderful game.… Expand
  61. MrInfinit3
    Dec 16, 2012
    10
    Absolutely awesome!
    Bigger,Longer,Badder, and more fun than the original!
    Grab some friends and blow stuff up now!
    10/10 A must have in your game collection
  62. ingreenblue
    May 1, 2014
    9
    Got to find that legendary weapon! Excellent game and lots of fun in single player and co-op. Some great DLC as well. If you liked the first, there is no reason not to get this one.
  63. Spiralyguy
    Jan 3, 2013
    9
    A fun game for certain. Enemies are varied enough, game has enough action, a decent story to drag you through the zones, and many, many different kinds of guns to keep you hunting. Loses points for having a **** console inventory interface, it's not as bad as some games but it should be better. The weapons are horribly inaccurate which I suppose fits with the way the game is setup butA fun game for certain. Enemies are varied enough, game has enough action, a decent story to drag you through the zones, and many, many different kinds of guns to keep you hunting. Loses points for having a **** console inventory interface, it's not as bad as some games but it should be better. The weapons are horribly inaccurate which I suppose fits with the way the game is setup but can be very frustrating at times. Lastly, looting ammo all the time gets really tedious. This is the games biggest flaw. Still a great game.… Expand
  64. EscJimBo
    Jan 4, 2013
    9
    Great game just not enough in the box :( You will spend hours playing :) but the quest are sometimes just a build up :( THe expansion pack leave one going where is the rest of it. Would I buy again well hey dah.. FPS good ones are hard to find. The COOP in this game rocks :)
  65. DarkFlamesZM
    Feb 14, 2013
    9
    This game is really good. I liked it until it got out of hand. By out of hand i mean you having to farm bosses for hours to get... like one shield. It has a great story, gameplay and voice acting, so i give it a 9.
  66. Duskspark
    Mar 11, 2013
    9
    Borderlands 2 puts you in an immense, loot-filled and humerous adventure that sets its hooks in you pretty damn good! Grab a friend or two and start scavenging for loot, showing off your awesome weapons and laughing your asses off with the funny one-liners. Never before could any game keep the humor and gameplay so top-notch without making it feel dumb. Hat off, 2K.
  67. Rahza
    Jun 2, 2015
    10
    Look: I have 508 hours in this game. I'd be lying if I said I didn't get my money's worth out of it. It's Really, Really good. So buy it. M'kay? M'kay.
  68. TheWhiteRose000
    May 15, 2014
    10
    Here is where I would put a reference to the game to make it awesome, so you will buy it.
    The game is amazing the graphics are incredibly epic, and then the script writing for the entire game is freaking hilarious.

    Don't believe me?
    YouTube Handsome Jack from Borderlands 2
  69. ghost2512
    Jun 13, 2014
    9
    this game is pure awesomeness and is more badass than the previous game . the weapons is almost near to infinity with each weapon having its own property . and world of pandora is huge . the co op is fun
  70. Drydwen
    Mar 28, 2013
    9
    If you like playing first person shooters such as Call of Duty, Medal of Honor or even Counter Strike, and you’re an even bigger nerd if you like comic books and everything that has to do with comics.. You’re in for a big treat with Borderlands 2!

    As for the game play, it feels the same as in any other FPS game. Playing solo is fully doable in Borderlands 2 but playing with friends is    If you like playing first person shooters such as Call of Duty, Medal of Honor or even Counter Strike, and you’re an even bigger nerd if you like comic books and everything that has to do with comics.. You’re in for a big treat with Borderlands 2!

    As for the game play, it feels the same as in any other FPS game. Playing solo is fully doable in Borderlands 2 but playing with friends is certainly more fun. There are several ways you can go, either just run in and try to trash it all although I do prefer to run in with tactics beforehand or just discuss the tactics together and see if that works. Loot-wise, when you’re alone it’s all yours. If you’re playing with friends, the loot will be shared but don’t fear! Your friend, that found the awesome Sniper Rifle, can easily trade the weapon to you only if you ask it nicely!

    You can choose to play between four different characters, or you can play and level them all in the long run, but you can only play one character at once. Each of these characters, or better yet classes, have their own special powers and gun preferences. Firstly you have Axton, the Commando class which has the special power called ‘Scorpio Turret 2.0′. It simply deploys a scorpio turret that will automatically fire at enemies. Next you have Zero, the Assassin class which I’m absolutely in love with that has ‘Deception’ where you create a holographic decoy and can vanish for a few seconds. Usually this is enough to help you stay alive. The third character you can pick is Salvador, better known as the Gunzerker class. Big guy. Big guns. And that’s what his special power really does, ‘Gunzerking’ will give you a second gun so you can go nuts! The last one is Maya, the Siren class, which has ‘Phaselock’ where she will lockdown an enemy by phasing them into other dimensions. The Siren class somehow reminds me of Wizards or Mages in general, especially when you see her ability.

    One down side that I have noticed in the game is that if you make a new character and go through the quests once more or do quests once more with the same character even you will know where to point your gun at. Surely, it could be just me because I store stupid memories in my head but the enemies spawn at the same places over and over again. Adding a few different spawn points could have given you slightly more diversity in the game.

    As for the graphics, they combined the play style of First Person Shooters with an entire comic book style-based graphics which is refreshing and totally awesome from my point of view. As for the environments, they’re well cooked. Not only do you have the big city, there’s also the artic tundra to shiver upon or the dangerous grasslands where enemies are hiding in the least expected corners.    … Expand
  71. garongoreng
    Jun 26, 2013
    9
    tons of fun! tons of guns. just. destroy. shoot. everything. collect all the guns. repeat and having fun. adding some words so it's reach 150 characters.
  72. horsemann12
    Mar 12, 2014
    8
    I had so much fun playing this game alone and even more with friends, but felt it was just Borderlands 1.5. This game really brought fun to the table as soon as you pop it into your disc tray or launch it from Steam. It makes you laugh, yell, and smile at your monitor while playing this game. Although it was a blast to beat, and perfect, it didn't really bring a whole lot of new content toI had so much fun playing this game alone and even more with friends, but felt it was just Borderlands 1.5. This game really brought fun to the table as soon as you pop it into your disc tray or launch it from Steam. It makes you laugh, yell, and smile at your monitor while playing this game. Although it was a blast to beat, and perfect, it didn't really bring a whole lot of new content to the franchise. This is to be expected of every game of course, but at times it felt like an expansion to the original Borderlands, doing the same types of missions from the first. This game really was amazing though with more weapons, vehicles, characters, and a new story following the first game. I recommend this to play with buddies on the weekends. I have put 59 hours on just the base game, but still haven't picked up the DLC, and am glad to put more into it. Get this game and have fun.… Expand
  73. VoxelMob
    Nov 30, 2013
    10
    I got borderlands 1 and 2 for £17 and I have to say I'm really impressed the game can last you about over 100 hours more if you buy the DLC or play on harder difficulty the story is really interesting and it's coming from the developer who got left with the utter fail Aliens: colonial marines it is an excellent recovery
  74. Dreadicus
    Jul 1, 2013
    9
    I wasn't the biggest fan of B1 I finished it the first time through and stalled somewhere 2/3 into it the 2nd time through; I wasn't sure if I'd get B2 but went for it after many friends were constantly talking praise about it.. Found out there were pretty much spot on. It's not the best at 'anything' but it's really good at 'everything'. B2 NPC's have more personality than you canI wasn't the biggest fan of B1 I finished it the first time through and stalled somewhere 2/3 into it the 2nd time through; I wasn't sure if I'd get B2 but went for it after many friends were constantly talking praise about it.. Found out there were pretty much spot on. It's not the best at 'anything' but it's really good at 'everything'. B2 NPC's have more personality than you can shake a skag at.. I mean really.. Who doesn't find Tiny Tina adorable as she has you find her main squeeeeeze's badonkadonks, so she can help you burn all the babies on the train??? (Not literally although you never see who 'was' in the train)

    Beyond that the weapon porn you came to expect in B1 shines and then some in B2. I've only delved into one DLC so far and reportedly it's the best (by others, I can only judge what I've played). Tiny Tina as a Dungeon Master in Sanctuary is almost as good as her wanting to 'shank a b***h'.. :)

    I'd give it a 10 if they replaced Gaige with TT, or at least added her with a DLC..    … Expand
  75. banditpwn
    Jul 21, 2015
    9
    Having never played the first installment of Borderlands, I was a little tentative to jump right into the second game. After having put ~35 hours into Borderlands 2, I think it was well worth it and I would recommend the game to anyone.

    The Borderlands universe is fraught with outrageously funny situations and characters that blend together to make a truly enjoyable story line with    Having never played the first installment of Borderlands, I was a little tentative to jump right into the second game. After having put ~35 hours into Borderlands 2, I think it was well worth it and I would recommend the game to anyone.

    The Borderlands universe is fraught with outrageously funny situations and characters that blend together to make a truly enjoyable story line with laughs the whole way through. Combat is really fun and I would certainly recommend a controller to get the full shoot 'em up experience. At times the combat does get repetitive and that makes the game feel drawn out and much longer than I expected it to be. That being said, it would e easy to put in a huge amount of hours into Borderlands since there are a multitude of fun, interesting side quests that flesh out the story and provide a break from moving inexorably toward the end of the game.

    I think my biggest pet peeve with the game is that once you have been to an area and kill everything, the next time you go there, say for a side quest that has you backtrack, you have to kill everything again. This may not be too much of a problem if you decide to do large chunks in one sitting or complete everything in an area together but I play very on and off so it gets annoying when I'm constantly grinding through enemies I've already slain.

    Overall, the second installment of the Borderlands franchise is fun, new, and has a very unique artistic style that sets it apart from the rest of the shooter RPg genre.

    Score: Probably an 8.5 but I think a 9 is appropriate due to it having such a great sense of humor and adventure.    … Expand
  76. Lucif3r
    Jan 16, 2015
    8
    Great game. Big variety of weapons, different classes. But for some reason despite all that greativity ,it gets repetitive fast. And you start noticing its not that perfect.
  77. debigman
    Jun 11, 2014
    10
    Critics say this is even better than the first game. I say they are both perfect 10s. If you enjoyed the first Borderlands and want more action on Pandora, this is a must-buy.
  78. Conejin
    Mar 26, 2014
    9
    This game is really fun. Seriously, its not terrible unbalanced like the first game, where you will level up too fast and enemy's will likely present no threat at all.

    You can unlock better weapons by loot, or by using rare keys, which will give you great and unique weapons or shields. You can also unlock achievements which instead of giving you XP like in the first game, will give you    This game is really fun. Seriously, its not terrible unbalanced like the first game, where you will level up too fast and enemy's will likely present no threat at all.

    You can unlock better weapons by loot, or by using rare keys, which will give you great and unique weapons or shields. You can also unlock achievements which instead of giving you XP like in the first game, will give you the chance to give your character a really tiny boost in health, shield, ammo, damage etc. (Forever)

    It offers more variety of enemy's, and the game fells more "alive". The characters are interesting and the humor is good (Not like a "HAHAHAHAHAHA" type of humor but it will make you laugh sometimes.)

    The storyline is better (Well, now there is ACTUALLY a story line)

    Oh, I forgot, the ending doesn't suck like in the first one.    … Expand
  79. BiteSizeReviews
    Jan 13, 2014
    8
    One of my all-time favorite games. Very enjoyable characters and the dialogue is very well near spot-on perfect! Gameplay keeps you coming back hours on end with loads of unique guns and endless hours of farming! The story was well thought out and was miles better than the original Borderlands. However, if you are looking for a drastic change from the original, then you may be underwhelmedOne of my all-time favorite games. Very enjoyable characters and the dialogue is very well near spot-on perfect! Gameplay keeps you coming back hours on end with loads of unique guns and endless hours of farming! The story was well thought out and was miles better than the original Borderlands. However, if you are looking for a drastic change from the original, then you may be underwhelmed with the same type of gameplay. Though I personally don't mind the lack of difference in this game, as it truly is a game worth playing.… Expand
  80. haxon
    Jan 22, 2014
    10
    Expansive storytelling and a fair amount of sandbox running around are delights that make this FPS really truly great. Finding replayability a little boring? Explore. Explore. Explore. My hope is that borderlands has established a foothold in GURPS-esque (for those who don't know look up GURPS) gameplay and may push this to be a larger MMORPG in the coming iterations. Kudos for continued success!
  81. TerribleTom
    Feb 28, 2014
    9
    With out a doubt, Borderlands 2 is one of my favourite games, with nearly 40 hours of game time I think I may have some credentials. I'll start of by rebutting the arguments of people giving this game a poor score.
    This game may get repetitive but that's the beauty of it, the second this game becomes slightly boring you can change your skill tree, change your character or simply change    With out a doubt, Borderlands 2 is one of my favourite games, with nearly 40 hours of game time I think I may have some credentials. I'll start of by rebutting the arguments of people giving this game a poor score.
    This game may get repetitive but that's the beauty of it, the second this game becomes slightly boring you can change your skill tree, change your character or simply change your gun type.
    People say is a spray type of game, well whats not fun about that?
    The graphics are nothing that's going to blow your mind but they do the trick and have never seemed dull or boring.
    The humour of the game still makes me laugh even in my third play through.
    However I never played the first instalment of Borderlands and they game may just be a slight improvement but hey, for me the game when i first launched it felt entirely new!    … Expand
  82. Garfoodle
    Oct 2, 2014
    9
    GUNS GUNS GUNS GUNS GUNS GUNS GUNS GUNS GUNS GUNS GUNS GUNS GUNS GUNS GUNSMGUNS GUNSMGUNS **** GUNS TITGUNSMGUNS GUNS GUNS GIANT GUNS SMALL GUNS GUNS FOR EVERYONES
    GUNS TITGUNSMGUNS BOOBGUNS ASSGUNS
    Not in all caps now, MetaCritic
  83. chechaboy
    May 15, 2014
    10
    Well...I need to say that this thing is f**ing amazing, I've never got so addicted to a game before, the game is awesome, and has that improvement on the history that I know that everybody wanted, and the DLC's came to get me crazy....I....I can't even say how much I love this game, just waiting for the pre-sequel
  84. Arthainius
    Jul 29, 2015
    9
    3 years after the game is released and I still think its fantastic. For whatever reason I actually did not care for it the first few hours I played when I bought the game at release and set the game aside for 3 years. Yesterday by chance one of the streamers I play with just happened to be giving the game a go for the first time. We formed a group of 4 and it was instant love. Ran to level3 years after the game is released and I still think its fantastic. For whatever reason I actually did not care for it the first few hours I played when I bought the game at release and set the game aside for 3 years. Yesterday by chance one of the streamers I play with just happened to be giving the game a go for the first time. We formed a group of 4 and it was instant love. Ran to level 24 in one night of play. We have been playing a ton since. The games missions don't feel near as repetitive to me as Destiny but at times are a slight bit tedious. The bosses make up for it though. All the boss encounters have been fun and manageable. Graphics maxed out look really good especially with the unique textures they use. There were a few surprising parts in the story as well. I did not expect to get attached to any characters in the game due to all the comedy, but you definitely do.… Expand
  85. PrincessRose
    Oct 10, 2015
    9
    After having this game for a few years it's about time I write a review.

    Borderlands 2 is one of those games that seems to do everything right. Great story, amazing, diverse, interesting whacky characters and humour, so much to kill, quest and loot. Even the enemies are diverse and interesting. So many different kinds of enemies, from the large variety of bandits that say all manner    After having this game for a few years it's about time I write a review.

    Borderlands 2 is one of those games that seems to do everything right.

    Great story, amazing, diverse, interesting whacky characters and humour, so much to kill, quest and loot.
    Even the enemies are diverse and interesting. So many different kinds of enemies, from the large variety of bandits that say all manner of things when fighting you and the strange alien animal enemies such as skags, bullymongs and many others.

    No matter how many times I play this game I never get sick of it. Iam playing my third character and levelling her to max lvl and am still enjoying myself.

    The game also has RPG elements such as you have various skill trees to put points in as well as can customise the look of your character by skins and heads, though most of the more interesting ones you have to pay for.

    And you can try and do all the challenges if you do get bored which increases your badass rank, giving you tokens to put into increasing things like health, shield recharge rate etc. by a small .% of each token used, so it adds up and makes your character even stonger as you'll need it if you want to face terramorphous a very challenging lvl 52 super boss.

    There is not really any major downsides I can think of with this game, had no bugs or problems, the controls are good.

    The only negatives I can think of is that I tend to out level quests, I end up lvl 19 and have a lvl 15 quest. And if you want the best loot you have to do a lot of boss farming.

    This game I'd class as almost perfect in my top 5 of all time favourite games. This is a must play game.    … Expand
  86. Sandweech
    Mar 18, 2015
    9
    When most people compile a mental list of the best open-world first person shooters these days, a few games come to mind, and 'Borderlands 2' is usually one of them. You just can't help but love this game from the moment you set sights on it's beautiful cell-shaded art style, and hear it's over the top potty-mouthed humor. It's got vehicles, it's got massive guns and explosives with theWhen most people compile a mental list of the best open-world first person shooters these days, a few games come to mind, and 'Borderlands 2' is usually one of them. You just can't help but love this game from the moment you set sights on it's beautiful cell-shaded art style, and hear it's over the top potty-mouthed humor. It's got vehicles, it's got massive guns and explosives with the ability to upgrade them at will, there's tons of mini-bosses, tons of boss bosses, enemies and villains alike, it's got an atmosphere that feels completely immersive despite it's cartoonish overtone; it's got everything you would come to expect from a polished AAA title, and it does it all extremely well.

    Aside from the basics mentioned above, I think this game's biggest selling points these days is the fact that it's often on sale for as little as five measly dollars, still has a strong multiplayer community, has an extremely long single player campaign, and is as polished as titles get. I could go on and on about the characters, the storyline, the XP system, or the lay of the land, but what's the point? It's all good. You know this already. That's why you're here, and if it's on sale for five bucks then you should pick it up and play it like you stole it, because in many ways you did. This game is the epitome of why we buy our games on Steam; three tacos would cost you more!    … Expand
  87. gui2310gBR
    Jun 5, 2015
    9
    as a child my father lets not play this game for him and violent, I wanted then played. Amazing Gameplay and then the game, Character, Control, Grafico what and hate in the game and the Idiot Claptrap
  88. oribrosh
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    Best game i have ever played! awsome story, great grafics, tons of replayability, cool and interesting characters, awsome villian, sharp and good looking comic's like grafics.

    If you didnt play it you are missing BIG TIME!!
    enyone (that knows something about games) that played it loved it.
    there is alot more things to discuse about but to sum it up, BUY THIS GAME
  89. TheDude-
    Jun 13, 2015
    10
    Borderlands 2 is a fantastic game with a rich story and universe with a great sense of humor, the loot and gun play in B2 is a very nice touch to an already narratively sound game.
  90. JammyBoy
    May 31, 2015
    10
    The game that introduced me again to gaming and got me addicted to experience points. I wish the previous was as half as good. I can't wait to play the pre-sequel.
  91. chinarose
    Jun 2, 2015
    8
    The borderlands series is a fantastic FPS with a unique art style. Borderlands 2 is basically just an amped up version of the first, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's better. There were a bunch of new and "improved" weapons, but the majority of them seemed flawed in some way. The repetitive gameplay set in after a little while and there was actually a glitch for one of the quests.The borderlands series is a fantastic FPS with a unique art style. Borderlands 2 is basically just an amped up version of the first, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's better. There were a bunch of new and "improved" weapons, but the majority of them seemed flawed in some way. The repetitive gameplay set in after a little while and there was actually a glitch for one of the quests. This frustrated me completely because I wasn't able to truly finish all the quests. There aren't many cutscenes and those that exist seem forced. Once I got familiar with the game and felt like I was really getting into it, I'm suddenly defeating this huge boss, without even realizing it was the boss. That was it. The game was already over and it left me there wondering, "Is this a joke? The game will continue after this, right?" Alas, it did not. Overall, I did like the game, but there were definitely flaws and my replay value is not very high.… Expand
  92. CommanderGaben
    Jun 16, 2015
    8
    It's a very good rpg shooting game, that's my opinion. The gameplay are great, the graphic is good, and the story is well written. But some missions are very confusing such as "lost treasure" mission, you'll have to find all of them in the big green circle, it pains me. Anyway, I won't stop playing this because it's very addicting.
  93. Eremiel
    Apr 2, 2018
    10
    Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep DLC alone and by itself makes this game a masterpiece!
    I'm not even bothering you guys to talk about anything else.
  94. wasd123
    Oct 21, 2017
    10
    One of the best games I've played: super fun, super addictive. Really , still one of the best games in 2017 at the time of this review. The game hits all right marks for being genuine and limitless fun. At the begining I thought is's not for be being avid heavy PC RPG gamer, but , man, i was so wrong! It has its minor minuses but they are grossly outshined by plusses. Highly recommended!
  95. ISCybercoreSI
    Dec 3, 2016
    10
    STEAM/SPANISH/ESPAÑOL/MADE BY L_CYBERCORE_S

    Con ustedes, no solamente el MEJOR Shooter/RPG (DESTROZA a Destiny y The division), sinó uno de los mejor FPS de todos los tiempos, cientos de horas que la vas a pasar de maravilla. Lo Bueno: -Buena Historia(Los DLCS del GOTY Ayudan a que luego no se gaste) -Coste/Efectividad Increible, si lo ves de oferta, no dudes en comprarlo.    STEAM/SPANISH/ESPAÑOL/MADE BY L_CYBERCORE_S

    Con ustedes, no solamente el MEJOR Shooter/RPG (DESTROZA a Destiny y The division), sinó uno de los mejor FPS de todos los tiempos, cientos de horas que la vas a pasar de maravilla.

    Lo Bueno: -Buena Historia(Los DLCS del GOTY Ayudan a que luego no se gaste)
    -Coste/Efectividad Increible, si lo ves de oferta, no dudes en comprarlo.
    -Comunidad viva (7 a 13 mil personas al día, bueno si quieres buscar amigos para raids)
    -Variedades de armas increible, al final en nivel 72 te vas a quedar con las Legendarias y Únicas pero ambas tambien tienen sus cosas
    -Personajes con Carisma y que ayudan a la historia (Roland o Jack).
    -El Multiplayer es entretenido si hay mas de una clase (Mi composicion perfecta IMO: Sirena-Sirena o Krieg-Zero o Gunzerker por DPS y Axton para soporte)
    -El Singleplayer me gusta tambien (Gaige    … Expand
  96. Captain_Chaos
    Jun 22, 2016
    8
    10/13/2012: Borderlands 2 is bigger, badder and better then the first game in almost every category. There is an overdose of plot where previously there was next to none, for starters. It still has a host of problems- the shared stash is painfully small, the ambient rather then omnipresent music still fades unnoticably into the background (excellent title and credits music by The Heavy not10/13/2012: Borderlands 2 is bigger, badder and better then the first game in almost every category. There is an overdose of plot where previously there was next to none, for starters. It still has a host of problems- the shared stash is painfully small, the ambient rather then omnipresent music still fades unnoticably into the background (excellent title and credits music by The Heavy not withstanding) and it remains a poor choice for single player. However, it is an excellent party game, an experience best shared with friends and memorable for it. Ease of connectivity has been greatly improved, though given the first game's rather pathetic netcode that's not saying much. There are more useful guns, a greater diversity of skills with less focus on specific weapons and more on combat utility, and generally more room to experiment without being shoehorned into "that one build." Oh, and the cars. Good lord, did they fix the cars.

    2015 Update: After having put over 200 hours into this game and playing every addon from Captain Scarlett to the Son of Crawmerax, broke my characters with a save editor, and got stomped on by raid bosses, and experienced the phenomenon of no gun ever doing quite enough damage, I can safely say that Borderlands 2 in its entirety is a wild ride, but not without severe flaws. It's a game I kept coming back to with friends in spite of its annoyances, and the more I played, the more it felt like an old, familiar friend with bad aim. Much like other Diablolikes, you eventually hit a power plataeu where enemies hit so hard and you waste so much time and ammo killing them that you'll get pretty bored- but by that point, the game has served its purpose. There was plenty of laughs along the way. I fell in love with the world and characters from the very beginning, and I leave the game with more fond memories then not. I expect more and better from Gearbox in the future.    … Expand
  97. JonsGone
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    A good story is made by its characters and there is no better character in the Borderlands franchise than Handsome Jack.
    BL1 is a tried and true classic, BL2 is not far behind.
    Sharp break with the gritty western ambiance of BL1 but manages to be truly amazing in its own right. Guns are massively improved and the manufacturer's special ability actually matters, so much so that having a    A good story is made by its characters and there is no better character in the Borderlands franchise than Handsome Jack.
    BL1 is a tried and true classic, BL2 is not far behind.
    Sharp break with the gritty western ambiance of BL1 but manages to be truly amazing in its own right.
    Guns are massively improved and the manufacturer's special ability actually matters, so much so that having a "favourite" brand in BL2 isn't simply picking one color over the other.
    Hunting for legendaries is fun.
    This game thematically redefined the Borderlands franchise.

    I still want a thematically coherent sequel to BL1.    … Expand
  98. Desire_AtomicX
    Jun 11, 2018
    10
    LOLNOMANSSKYLOL is a **** this game is amazing it works great its fun to play even 6 years later and its a great concept for a game
  99. Ruhanjvr182
    Aug 7, 2018
    9
    This game is unique. It has great graphics for its generation of games. It deserves to be called on of the games of the year. I do think however that the collector's edition is overpriced
  100. BarelyLewd
    Mar 15, 2019
    9
    The definitive Borderlands experience, easily the best looter shooter to ever exist.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. PC Master (Greece)
    Feb 6, 2013
    92
    It’s addicting, full of creative gags and amazing battles (especially in co-op mode) and it keeps dangling that loot-carrot in front of your face. Add that crazy humor on top and you have a synonymous for the world ‘entertainment’. [November 2012]
  2. RPG Fan
    Dec 3, 2012
    90
    If you're looking for something with a ponderous story full of morality and contemplation – one best savored alone – then you'll need to look elsewhere. Borderlands 2 delivers tons of lighthearted, occasionally juvenile fun with immense replayability, and is best approached with a few buddies in tow. It doesn't revolutionize the concept pioneered by its forebear, but it refines it to a razor-sharp edge and offers some of the most fun you can have in a cooperative action RPG this side of Diablo II. And if nothing else, it's got lots of Claptrap.
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  3. Gamers' Temple
    Oct 30, 2012
    94
    The moment at which my endearingly annoying robot companion Claptrap fashioned himself a Mohawk out of some animal fur I collected he earned a spot on my all-time favorite robot list.
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