Borderlands 2

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3664 Ratings

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  1. Mr_Robot
    Feb 15, 2020
    6
    Не могу сказать что игра плохая, также не могу сказать что хорошая. Меня ничего в ней не цепляло, я не чувствовал эту игру. В кратце что запомнил это смешного микрочела "железяку" и что нужно убить типичного злодея.Так и запомнилась средняя игра, для меня лично.

    6/10    Не могу сказать что игра плохая, также не могу сказать что хорошая. Меня ничего в ней не цепляло, я не чувствовал эту игру. В кратце что запомнил это смешного микрочела "железяку" и что нужно убить типичного злодея.Так и запомнилась средняя игра, для меня лично.

    6/10
  2. czGuid
    Feb 12, 2020
    10
    Really good game, still, and best with friends. Not a typical shooter, has a great storyline, and some awesome DLC-s.
  3. Yakuzet
    Sep 7, 2023
    8
    i played and finished game without coop or crew. single play experience was very good for me than i played with my brother game went times beter. never had a chance to play with my frinds with filled crew. but its entertaining.
  4. Relkad
    Mar 25, 2020
    6
    A successful run&gun,especially fun with 3 other people.
    Although the characters and voice acting is good,story is mediocre i'd say.
  5. Typoman
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This game is really good. Only good thing about game is, it's story is a bit underrated. But this doesnt matter. If you like shooting and being rewarded for this, this game suits perfectly for you
  6. Oslith
    May 21, 2020
    10
    Coming from Borderlands 1, the different weapons and mechanics were a little weird at first, but after I got past that this game had so much more content, story, and general fun to be had. I've easily put 2 thousand or more hours into across multiple platforms. Endgame balance would be my main complaint with UVHM and OP Levels adding a generally unfavorable level of difficulty the seriesComing from Borderlands 1, the different weapons and mechanics were a little weird at first, but after I got past that this game had so much more content, story, and general fun to be had. I've easily put 2 thousand or more hours into across multiple platforms. Endgame balance would be my main complaint with UVHM and OP Levels adding a generally unfavorable level of difficulty the series is not known for nor does it need. Especially after an increase from OP 8 to 10, I've just stopped using the whole system for the most part. Luckily the enormous amount of quality content makes up for that one flaw. The announcement of the first 3 games coming to switch is amazing. Highly suggested for anyone who loves looting and shooting.… Expand
  7. Wrathzo
    Mar 21, 2022
    8
    Borderlands 2 is a 2012 first-person shooter video game developed by Gearbox Software and published by 2K Games. Taking place five years following the events of Borderlands (2009), the game is once again set on the planet of Pandora. The story follows a new group of Vault Hunters who must ally with the Crimson Raiders, a resistance group made up of civilian survivors and guerrillaBorderlands 2 is a 2012 first-person shooter video game developed by Gearbox Software and published by 2K Games. Taking place five years following the events of Borderlands (2009), the game is once again set on the planet of Pandora. The story follows a new group of Vault Hunters who must ally with the Crimson Raiders, a resistance group made up of civilian survivors and guerrilla fighters, to defeat the tyrannical Handsome Jack before he can unlock the power of a new Vault. The game features the ability to explore the in-game world and complete both main missions and optional side quests, either in offline splitscreen, single-player or online cooperative gameplay. Like its predecessor, the game features a procedurally generated loot system which is capable of generating numerous combinations of weapons and other gear.… Expand
  8. Goghty
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    Borderlands 2 is best loot-shooter ever made. If you like shooters good, this game is for you, but if you like shooters with best story and best villain ever created, you will love it! It's much better than Borderlands 3. Ok, everybody bought this game for Handsome Jack!
  9. LastGirlAlive
    Jan 11, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There are many good things about this game but the ending was really underwhelming and boring.

    What I really loved the game was the game play and the world in general    … Expand
  10. Thejodjeremie
    May 25, 2020
    9
    The game is super fun and addicting. The story is great and the art style is awesome.
  11. Piruz
    Jun 12, 2020
    6
    What a crap, not easy to play today, ass burning tiny game with huge amount of problems. YOU ACTUALLY NEED LIFEHACKS AND GUIDES IF YOU WANT TO GET ANYTHING FROM THIS GAME
  12. Welbar
    Jun 11, 2020
    10
    A very good game in its genre, with an interesting plot and funny humor.
    I also want to say separately about side quests and DLC, they are wonderful and interesting.
  13. ProfAmateur
    May 20, 2020
    8
    I like the humour and the comic-style of the game. i don't like the missions sometimes when you have to walk the same way for the 100th time and can't quick-travel.
  14. KepasaAmigo
    Jul 16, 2021
    10
    Again super ultra fun with a co-op. played it with a friend just have a great time. its almost perfect game. 10/10
  15. jtma7ster
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    Good, long-lasting game. Enjoyed it. Nice art style, good characters to select from. Didn't like Gaige that much but Zer0 is great. Maya is probably my favorite. This game came out for free on Epic Games recently, and although there are many bugs I'll probably make a decent playthrough all over again.
  16. hoanns
    Jun 6, 2020
    7
    best borderlands, must be played in co-op .
  17. kuroashi
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    Un mejora en todos los aspectos Un gran juego y lo mejor de todo Handsome Jack
  18. EdgarMttz
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Un juego pionero en su tipo, marcó un estándar de calidad en cuanto a diversión cooperativa se refiere. Un gameplay frenético y fluido, que en ningún momento te da ganas de soltar el gatillo y parar de lootear, que es en esencia lo que tiene que lograr al fin y al cabo. Inmersivo en historia, misiones y personajes, Borderlands 2 es un infaltable en la Biblioteca, un juego que aún despuésUn juego pionero en su tipo, marcó un estándar de calidad en cuanto a diversión cooperativa se refiere. Un gameplay frenético y fluido, que en ningún momento te da ganas de soltar el gatillo y parar de lootear, que es en esencia lo que tiene que lograr al fin y al cabo. Inmersivo en historia, misiones y personajes, Borderlands 2 es un infaltable en la Biblioteca, un juego que aún después de 7 años de vida, sigue dando de qué hablar y tiene una comunidad activa, porque las grandes joyas nunca mueren. ¡Choca esas cinco, esbirro!… Expand
  19. tommydlbass
    Aug 16, 2020
    6
    Decent game with average gunplay that makes you keep playing for the story and specially the characters. It's good for the time I guess, but I don't like this kind of shooters anymore, and I remember playing a little bit tired of this game at the last mission.
  20. Vaeu
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    What Borderlands lacked in compelling characters and a good story, Borderlands 2 makes up for it with the introduction of Handsome Jack and Tiny Tina, for example, whilst improving on its distinctive aesthetic and addictive gameplay with lots of crazy customisations. Pandora looks and sounds so rich with style and with refined looter shooter mechanics, Borderlands 2 is the best in its class.
  21. ChrisChester
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    If you love shooting and looting this game is for you. This game has GREAT gameplay and AMAZING characters that are just stupid funny. This is a MUST play.
  22. crazygamer7477
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Borderlands 2 is the literal definition of Shoot n' Loot.. You shoot enemies, they drop guns and stuff, you pick them up, you get stronger, you get legendary guns, etc. Heck, there are more than 15 million guns in this game (yes I know it is because of gun parts on a gun). But I think the best part of the game is the story.
  23. demixzz
    Jul 10, 2020
    8
    Crazy and very fun game (only with friends)
    Borderlands 2, although it has an interesting world and tasks, but for some reason there is no desire to play alone.
  24. Ravenore
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of, if not the greatest video game of all time.

    Borderlands 2 has been very close to my childhood, and I recently came back to play it once again. The game controls very well, and those controls are so simplistic that a 5-year-old could get them down easily. The story is flawless and does have a decent plot hook where angel is revealed to be working with Handsome Jack all along.

    There is only one problem that I have with this game, and it happens to many games, is the poorly aged comedy. Though in 2012 I would have found many of the jokes hilarious, most of them are just dried out and no longer funny.

    I love this game and it will forever be the greatest game in my heart.    … Expand
  25. schatwal96
    Sep 18, 2020
    7
    good shooting, dont have much time in the game but fun with friends, but I didnt enjoy it alone, but you may. (13 hrs)
  26. tagginondawal
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. BURN ALL THE BABIES!

    Okay, sorry for that Tiny Tina outburst. I love this damn game. I got it for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. With over 1000 hours between the three of them.

    The story picks up a bit after BL1. They're part of the Crimson Raiders, a group of former Crimson Lancemen and citizens from the various towns in part one who are struggling to make a living. New characters, new weapons...same everyone's favorite trash can robot, Claptrap. Tiny Tina and Torgue are my two favorite characters. Both have funny personalities, though I can see some people complaining about both.

    Get some friends, and damn, this game quickly becomes "MY LOOT!" and everyone leaving everyone for themselves. So much fun.

    With DLC, there's 6 Vault Hunters. And the commando (equivalent to Roland in BL`1) Can actually THROW his damn turret, instead of just dropping it in front of him. The cheesiest character is Salvador, he can, with the right weapons and build can just use his ability, gunzurking, near indefinitely. To me, he's not a fun character. Whereas I like to play as Axton the commando, as his abilities focus on either explosives (grenades, rockets, and certain Torgue guns), or Gaige who, when built with Anarchy has a high risk, high reward. Well, not really high risk, but as you gain Anarchy, you lose accuracy. I had 400 stacks, sniper rifle aimed at a dude maybe 5 meters away and still missed. Another mission, for Tina, I had about 300 or so, and the objective was to get this guy to her so she can....have a tea party. To keep him "occupied" you have to shoot near him. I was facing 90 degrees away from him, and, not wanting to lose anarchy stacks but wanting to reload, I shot. It killed him. Hilarious but annoying.

    The guns in this game are gun, and some are just powerful, but the recoil animation...something doesn't click with me compared to part 1's revolvers and snipers. The gunplay in Part 1 seemed so much better.

    And the one thing I dislike are some things get super repetitive.

    Good:
    Graphics
    controls
    Story
    Characters (Tiny Tina and Mr. Torgue Felxington are my faves).

    Neutral: Gunplay (the way the gun recoils/feels in the hands). Something is lacking from BL1

    Bad.
    Somewhat repetitive    … Expand
  27. LironesAlviento
    Aug 3, 2020
    8
    Todos los Borderlands son un poco mas de lo mismo, cosa que no tiene porque ser negativa, porque lo que hace lo hace muy bien.
  28. RozzleMeGozzles
    Aug 2, 2020
    9
    Still lives up 8 years later as one of the best looter-shooters in video game history. If you don't have this game yet, buy it immediately. Get multiple copies to play with your friends. Great plot, humorous dialogue, awesome loot and fantastic missions and NPC's.
  29. Spajry
    Dec 20, 2020
    9
    great story, gameplay, side quest but at the end u need to grind ur level a bit. overall worth ur time playing it
  30. Scyborg
    Dec 23, 2020
    9
    One word, and one word only: amazing. This game delivers on everything we could've hoped for transitioning from the original. More guns, more loot, more enemies, more bosses, more abilities, more amazing setups, call backs to the original, and most impressively of all with its writing and characters. The jokes were well-crafted, the deliveries on lines, spare some, were spot-on, especiallyOne word, and one word only: amazing. This game delivers on everything we could've hoped for transitioning from the original. More guns, more loot, more enemies, more bosses, more abilities, more amazing setups, call backs to the original, and most impressively of all with its writing and characters. The jokes were well-crafted, the deliveries on lines, spare some, were spot-on, especially with Handsome Jack. The story had a well-established pace that could always be filled up with some of the vast amount of genuinely hilarious, sad, or occasionally mundane sidequests. You always feel like you're improving and finding cool new loot to make your character that much better at killing bad guys. It's a fun adventure that must be played by any FPS, RPG, or looter fan, especially with friends. The only real gripes I have is some farming can be quite tedious and can become unrewarding and unfun, the leveling system can be pretty broken before TVHM end-story and you can easily become underleveled or overleveled if you don't do the exact amount of side missions, and finally: The Hammerlock DLC. Just. No Gearbox. Never again.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#6 Best PC Game of 2012
8
#8 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
7
#7 Most Shared PC Game of 2012

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Metascore
89

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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