Borderlands 3

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Mixed or average reviews- based on 2780 Ratings

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  1. Finraziel
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Unlike most of these negative reviewers, I've actually played the game. It's still Borderlands so if you hated the previous game you won't like this. If you did, it's awesome. There are lots of great improvements, skilltrees are more elaborate, more varied skills... Great new weapon effects and funky shields and grenades, different vehicles that are moddable, great quality of lifeUnlike most of these negative reviewers, I've actually played the game. It's still Borderlands so if you hated the previous game you won't like this. If you did, it's awesome. There are lots of great improvements, skilltrees are more elaborate, more varied skills... Great new weapon effects and funky shields and grenades, different vehicles that are moddable, great quality of life improvements, great graphics. There are some minor rough edges still like the map being a bit annoying to control (please zoom out further by default) and it is definitely a heavier game. I run it at low on qhd on a 1060 6 gb to get around 70-80 fps, but low still looks good, I honestly don't see that much difference so I like the better framerate. I'm sure we'll get some patches to improve it.
    Overall really enjoying the game. Don't listen to the epic/randy hate crew, just get it and come blow stuff up.    … Expand
  2. PaulCharles
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Easily the best FPS of 2019 so far. Runs smoothly on my 1080ti at 1440p. Funny characters, excellent gun play, good cut scenes, multiplayer options, and unlimited grind potential. Not sure what else you can ask for for $60... Great job Gearbox and thank you!
  3. Bitek
    Oct 6, 2019
    10
    I am not afraid to admit it . I am sucker for Borderlands franchise and Borderlands 3 does not disappoints. If you like previous BL games you will like BL3 because the game is not huge departure from the past 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it'.It is. You will feel right at home when you start the game for the first time. Similar graphics and yet nicely upgraded. Similar weapon inventoryI am not afraid to admit it . I am sucker for Borderlands franchise and Borderlands 3 does not disappoints. If you like previous BL games you will like BL3 because the game is not huge departure from the past 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it'.It is. You will feel right at home when you start the game for the first time. Similar graphics and yet nicely upgraded. Similar weapon inventory system and yet nicely upgraded. Everything in BL3 is upgraded from previous games.I have only played the game for few hours but I know i will spend countless hours exploring BL3. I like the game humor, new characters, cool weapons and colorful graphics. I just like this game a lot. I want more of Borderlands and this game gives me just that. More Borderlands without re-inventing the wheel.

    Another thing that needs to be mentioned is that there are no micro translations in this game (aside from season pass). What you see is what you get and this is awesome. I really do appreciate that and I am happy to support developer and publisher that does not treat us games like ATM machine.

    I do not own discrete video card and I play this game on AMD Ryzen 3400G with Vega 11 integrated graphics . the game runs very well all considered. I bought the game right after patch was released improving game performance. There are many visual settings to play with and the game looks great even on low settings. My Ryzen 3400g runs BL3 in mid 40FPSs at @1080p with low settings and resolution scale set @75%. I get PS4 and Xbox One S type experience with $150 APU from AMD. Microsoft Xbox controller has full support out of the box.

    Lastly i want to address negative ratings on Metacritics. Developers deserve to keep more profits and Epic competition is good for PC gaming industry. You might not like that the game is exclusive to Epic but eventually this game will come to Steam. I buy games both from Steam and Epic. I love Borderlands and I want to support people who worked tirelessly over last few years to bring us this AAA title. Consider that this game has no micro-transactions. Just for that one fact this game deserves your support even if you do not agree with exclusive games.

    So just go pick up the game and lose yourself in Pandora for many months to come.    … Expand
  4. Evman
    Sep 25, 2019
    10
    Never played a Borderlands game before, glad I started with this one!

    Has this reviewer actually completed the darn game: YES! Time played: ~40hrs. It's hard to believe a game runs this well out of the box.. it takes EA / Ubisoft several months (and then some) to get a release running like this :P Personally I never dropped below 60fps on Ultra at 1440p with my RTX 2070. In    Never played a Borderlands game before, glad I started with this one!

    Has this reviewer actually completed the darn game: YES!
    Time played: ~40hrs.

    It's hard to believe a game runs this well out of the box.. it takes EA / Ubisoft several months (and then some) to get a release running like this :P
    Personally I never dropped below 60fps on Ultra at 1440p with my RTX 2070.

    In terms of gameplay I wasn't sure what to expect but I would most liken it to 'Destiny', in terms of other games that I have played personally. Explore, find secrets and treasure, kill waves of enemies, smash the bullet-sponge boss (I don't mean this in a bad way - attack patterns and 'weak points' also play a big part) and collect the phattest loot!

    Visually the game is one of the best looking titles out there. The cel-shaded art style is brought to life by incredible lighting and fog effects, etc. Everything looks crisp and colours simply pop. Fantastic.

    The audio is right up there too. Incredible soundtrack (some licenced tracks too), atmospheric ambience and great 3D positioning. Not once did I feel a sound came from somewhere it shouldn't have.

    Fans of the series have probably picked up this game regardless, but for those who haven't looked at the Borderlands series before, there's no better time to jump straight in :)    … Expand
  5. Dahui
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    This game is Borderlands through and through. It's simple math, if you like the past Borderlands games then you will like this one.

    That said the game play is MUCH improved. Gun play is SO much better and more impactful. The addition of sliding and climbing is very cool and the sheer variety of guns is amazing. From a performance angle I'm dubious of many of the complaints. My PC    This game is Borderlands through and through. It's simple math, if you like the past Borderlands games then you will like this one.

    That said the game play is MUCH improved. Gun play is SO much better and more impactful. The addition of sliding and climbing is very cool and the sheer variety of guns is amazing.

    From a performance angle I'm dubious of many of the complaints. My PC is an i5 with a 1080 and it runs butter smooth with the graphics cranked up. *shrug* I also haven't experienced a single crash so I'm not sure what the difference is between my rig and people who are having issues.    … Expand
  6. xmarine1971
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    Game is awesome. I haven't had one technical issue on PC and i'm playing it in 4k and getting 60fps on a 1080ti. Don't listen to the bad reviews the game is a blast. If you loved BL2 you'll love BL3.
  7. Darkrayne
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Well, you know full well that loads of these reviews are completely fake because there is no in game store but they insist on complaining about one.

    The truth? If you're a Borderlands fan you can expect more of what you love with even more variety when it comes to characters builds and loot. The gunplay is better too, especially with the improved action skill systems that are different    Well, you know full well that loads of these reviews are completely fake because there is no in game store but they insist on complaining about one.

    The truth? If you're a Borderlands fan you can expect more of what you love with even more variety when it comes to characters builds and loot. The gunplay is better too, especially with the improved action skill systems that are different for each character. If you like Borderlands, this is a brilliant addition. Simple as that.

    My personal performance experience? Installed fine, playing fine, never crashed, it's a newer game so it's a bit more demanding and frames will drop in dense areas with open views. Optimization isn't perfect at the moment, especially when it comes to using scopes, but it absolutely 100% isn't game breaking in any way. Lower a few settings for now and just wait for an update if you have fps issues.    … Expand
  8. Antek
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Good old BL but with more action, faster pace, louder explosions, better graphics and of course more loot! What else can expect a BL/looter-shooter fan?!

    Simply enjoy this awesome game!
  9. AragarVarnus
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    It's Borderlands, it's fun, better with friends, funny, jokes that make you giggle and feels good to progress and get better gear.

    And a very good thing:
    No microtransactions! (despite what the bombs are trying to say...)

    It's worth it!
  10. alla0222
    Sep 17, 2019
    10
    For 7 years i have waited. Been looking farward to a better looking and better game than borderlands 2 which i thought was top notch. THIS GAME IS JUST THAT. It has great graphics while still holding the borderlands genere pure. It has new and exiting guns. You have to test em all out to see what is good and what is fun to play with. The skill tree is more exiting and the skills are moreFor 7 years i have waited. Been looking farward to a better looking and better game than borderlands 2 which i thought was top notch. THIS GAME IS JUST THAT. It has great graphics while still holding the borderlands genere pure. It has new and exiting guns. You have to test em all out to see what is good and what is fun to play with. The skill tree is more exiting and the skills are more focused of giving a unique experiance. I havent encountered more than a handfull of buggs but i did so in the first and second one as well. Im just happy my wait has been worth it. Love the game. I dont give out 10s if i dont really mean it!… Expand
  11. Lehgard
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    Отличное продолжение, отличной серии. Читая отзывы здесь...складывается впечатление, что люди играли в какую то другую игру, или не играли вообще...
  12. Von-Drako
    Sep 21, 2019
    10
    1070 Ti run normal frames. 9/10 cos the stupid, idiotic,GOD I HATE EGS. Story is awesome.
  13. xentagz
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    Great game. On PS4 that is. I don't know why there is so much negativity. 10:/10
  14. RoseTheFlower
    Sep 19, 2019
    10
    A huge step up from the previous games of the series that I've put over 200 hours into. Gunplay is like never before, making each weapon feel weighty and real, reminding more of Bulletstorm than Borderlands - and that's a plus. The locations are really varied and the player is never forced to spend many hours on one. There's more customization, more variety to guns and less of theA huge step up from the previous games of the series that I've put over 200 hours into. Gunplay is like never before, making each weapon feel weighty and real, reminding more of Bulletstorm than Borderlands - and that's a plus. The locations are really varied and the player is never forced to spend many hours on one. There's more customization, more variety to guns and less of the insignificant, like manually collecting ammo or having to upgrade a skill to mod it or trying to compare weapons for hours - the latter now improved with the score system.
    It's the definitive Borderlands experience and my most favorite Borderlands game!    … Expand
  15. nikelodeus
    Sep 28, 2019
    10
    i don't know why people review this game as bad, it's the same old mechanichs from the other presentations, if you are a fan of borderlands franchise this game is for you, the same experience and the same mature languaje, i really enjoy this game and if you play it with a friend is more fun. ill give 10/10 because make his job, very few bugs and lots of blood.
  16. PoshDiggory
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    Fantastic game, best one in the series by far. Have yet to get tired of it compared to the last game.
  17. 00caco
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Best game in the franchise. Massive improvement in quality from 2 which was already a fantastic game.
  18. lordserpentus
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Awesome game, even though i have to play in DX11 its ok not a big deal. i love fl4k, he is so fun to play. it bring me back to BL1 i have been missing this. cant wait for my friend to get it so we can play together.
  19. crunchixpop
    Sep 21, 2019
    10
    El juego es tremendamente bueno, la historia, gráficos, animaciones, ok, esta bien no es perfecto, como NINGUN juego en su lanzamiento lo fue, tiene bugs, algunos errores, ciertos problemas de optimización, pero claro esta que se está maximizando a tope por el tema que no salio ahora en steam, y por eso tienes a mucha gente creándose cuentas para tirar leña al juego, pues yo creo que noEl juego es tremendamente bueno, la historia, gráficos, animaciones, ok, esta bien no es perfecto, como NINGUN juego en su lanzamiento lo fue, tiene bugs, algunos errores, ciertos problemas de optimización, pero claro esta que se está maximizando a tope por el tema que no salio ahora en steam, y por eso tienes a mucha gente creándose cuentas para tirar leña al juego, pues yo creo que no le falta mucho por hacerle, corregir algunos problemas en ciertas áreas, venga cosa muy ligera, yo lo he terminado ya unas 3 veces y voy por la 4ta, no me he arrepentido de comprarlo en ningún momento, el tiempo de carga es más corto que otros, no es algo exagerado pero si creo que podrían mejorarlo, en mi opinión este juego tiene para horas y horas con amigos, solo con gente random, y lo mejor los haters están fuera posteando con 0, esta muy critico que alguien que no ha jugado pueda calificar un juego, pero bueno, cada quien puede escribir lo que sea, llevo alrededor de 50 horas o más jugadas, mayor problema que algunos errores en ciertas areas y un crash no he tenido y creo que tras parchen esto el juego ira a mejor, ignoren comentarios con un score nulo, si lo hubieran jugado como muy malo pondrían 4 o 5 en el peor de los casos, pero como solo es odio pues es lo que es.

    My english is really bad, but as little tip, i sugges ignore comments or ranks with 0 score, i can bet these guys or fake accounts not play the game and just comment for hate.    … Expand
  20. Sudaro
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Good game, best looter shooter.. just get it and come blow stuff up.
  21. Gurjinder_GJ
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    The Best that Borderlands can be. So many Quality of Life Improvements. Strongly Recommend if you like this kind of Game.
  22. Jensen10
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    Borderlands 3 is a great game they made shooting even more fun than Bl2 the story line is good and the guns and shooting is the best part if you like borderlands you'll love this
  23. klfnaslkf
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    Топовая история, много новых механик, куча контента, разнообразные квесты. Только оптимизация подкачала и эксклюзивность EGS, так как отсутствуют ачивки.
  24. henry2566
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    This is an amazing addition to the franchise, some people seem to be having tech issues but I can say I have had none. Worth every penny.
  25. Ostenvrn
    Sep 17, 2019
    10
    Игра супер. Что ждал, то и получил. Старая, добрая борда.
  26. michaelrediger
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Very fun game. Playing it single player and having a great time so far. Lots of explosions and guns with tons of monsters and amazing graphics on PC. Also, the humor is great and it's a really funny game. The game is really colorful and full of life.
  27. NicoleWatson
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. runs great on my $1000 , 4 year old computer. of course, all games require careful set up with my old cheap computer. Borderlands 3 is no different. I run it on medium or high settings on everything except volumetric fog. It has crashed twice in 40 hours of game play. The game is great fun and so far Tyreen Calypso is a good antagonist.… Expand
  28. SensationalSher
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    As a former WWF Women's Champion I can tell you a thing or two about combat. The combat in this game is great. Interesting story... interesting characters. I've played for 30 hours now and hte fun just keeps on coming. Split-screen on the original XBOX1 that came out 5 years ago is pretty laggy. Great game.
  29. T4nkGerl
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    For me, this game equals the hype! Gearbox did an awesome job! I love the fighting mechanics, the characters and the story line. My PC is 6 years old and runs the game smoothly! I'd love to see it run on ULTRA when I update my graphics card! but for now, I'm having a Lot of fun with my old junker of a PC. I'm getting around 50 FPS, zero lag when playing with my friends online. The onlyFor me, this game equals the hype! Gearbox did an awesome job! I love the fighting mechanics, the characters and the story line. My PC is 6 years old and runs the game smoothly! I'd love to see it run on ULTRA when I update my graphics card! but for now, I'm having a Lot of fun with my old junker of a PC. I'm getting around 50 FPS, zero lag when playing with my friends online. The only complaint I have is with Marcus's fricken MAN BUN!! OMG!! CUT IT OFF. I literally want to hold him down and cut it off. I mean, ya, it adds to his slimey persona..but ugh!! NO MAN BUN!! :) I LOVE THIS GAME!!… Expand
  30. occultic
    Sep 23, 2019
    10
    Well done and amazing I love it. Compared to rest as being amazing as well this one was worth the wait. Enjoying every minute it
  31. z3fire
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    The game is just dope!
    Amazing music's graphics gameplay. Everything is top. Gearbox have gone on another level and they deserve every cent. Don't want to spoil anything just buy and have a blast
    Played on xbox x
  32. wlielolnard
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    I’m enjoying the game and feels great. Tighter controls then bl2 and improved animation, idk what people want from this game. I think it’s because people just like something to complain about and with the launch on epic games it’s a good canidate. Most of the reviews I’ve looked at are from people that haven’t even gotten off pandora. Another good boarderland game in my books
  33. Borgoros
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    Again do the sour pc-gamers destroy a games rating. Im enjoying it all the way on my Xbox One X, without any troubles. Borderlands 3 is absolutely amazing, smooth as silk in its own way. True to the franchise, it delivers a ton of entertainment! Enjoyable characters, both old and new, cool music, hardcore gameplay, awesome worlds/planets etc. Just like Gears 5, it delivers! September is aAgain do the sour pc-gamers destroy a games rating. Im enjoying it all the way on my Xbox One X, without any troubles. Borderlands 3 is absolutely amazing, smooth as silk in its own way. True to the franchise, it delivers a ton of entertainment! Enjoyable characters, both old and new, cool music, hardcore gameplay, awesome worlds/planets etc. Just like Gears 5, it delivers! September is a great month for console owners, Iceborne AND Links Awakening are next on my list!… Expand
  34. Wolfried
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Another great game in a **** tornado of review bombing... Its a great secuel, lots of fun
  35. Jaggid
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    Solid Borderlands experience. The game continues the loot and shoot fun that the Borderlands franchise is known for.
    Cheesy, juvenile humor: Check
    Loot and Shoot Mayhem: Check And that's what the game is supposed to be. I can't speak for anyone else, but I like Borderlands 1 and Borderlands 2 and what I wanted from BL3 was an evolution of the experience that those games gave and    Solid Borderlands experience. The game continues the loot and shoot fun that the Borderlands franchise is known for.
    Cheesy, juvenile humor: Check
    Loot and Shoot Mayhem: Check

    And that's what the game is supposed to be.

    I can't speak for anyone else, but I like Borderlands 1 and Borderlands 2 and what I wanted from BL3 was an evolution of the experience that those games gave and in that respect Gearbox has delivered in spades.

    Graphics are solid, even playing with only medium-to-high settings on my gaming laptop.
    Audio is phenomenal, you really feel the explosions and gun firing, and the music, as in past Borderlands games, is awesome.
    Story is....well, a typical Borderlands story, which means it's often ridiculous and full of cheese.

    I have found vehicle control and combat to be superior to past iterations of the franchise, with a really tactile and enjoyable feel to it.

    Combat on foot is like all of the past games, with the addition of a lot of new, cooler weapon, shield and grenade effects. Guns feel great later in the game, though it does take some levels to get to that point, as in past games, but all of the new types of equipment effects really make even the early game feel fresh for someone like me who was still playing BL2 until this game released.
    Melee attacks also feel more satisfying then I found them in past iterations of the game.

    The user interface is also more "modern" feeling than BL2 and, at least for me, is less finicky then BL2 (BL2 inventory management remained janky for me even after all patches for the game were released). The addition of a hotkey to mark something as junk or favorite in BL3 especially is something I am most appreciative for.

    Overall, if you enjoyed either Borderlands 1 or 2, you will most definitely also love this game. It's worth the buy...even worth installing the Epic Store to buy it (something i had been avoiding up until now).    … Expand
  36. food4feet
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    Pay no attention to the '0' reviews. review bombers are just trying to take down a great game because they can't play it on Steam yet. And for the performance issues? I have a mediocre PC and this game is playing flawlessly. Bottom line, if you're a fan of the BL series, then you'll love this new one. Go buy it.
  37. phenom_cs
    Sep 25, 2019
    10
    Bunch of whiners with pc's they bought from dell and ibuypower. First off, the frame rate can get questionable at times, but I'm running 2 980 ti's with everything that matters graphics wise maxed and I'm sitting @100 fps with dips to around 70 at most for only a second or two here and there. The performance hasn't been an issue at all.

    Furthermore, sure the game play is the classic    Bunch of whiners with pc's they bought from dell and ibuypower. First off, the frame rate can get questionable at times, but I'm running 2 980 ti's with everything that matters graphics wise maxed and I'm sitting @100 fps with dips to around 70 at most for only a second or two here and there. The performance hasn't been an issue at all.

    Furthermore, sure the game play is the classic Borderlands game play with not much changing aside from mayhem modes and tvhm being available at launch rather than part of an expansion. New guns, new fire modes for certain weapon manufacturers, new weapon specials. It's everything Borderlands 2 was with all of its expansions and then some. Everything is fresh and while it stays true to its roots without taking any risks (which for some isn't enough) it's still highly enjoyable. I could care less about a story line in a shooter, especially one that is a loot-shooter. I'm here for the gear upgrades and the guns. Besides, it's the only loot-shooter on the market that does it right. I got exactly what I paid for, Borderlands. The overall reviews of the critics have it right this time. The users are a bunch of butt-hurt ibuypower pc buying neckbeards.    … Expand
  38. dubshark
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    It's everything a borderlands fan could ask for. From the humor, combat, customisation and quality of life improvements is just perfect.
  39. PJthePlayer
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    Don't believe the misinformation about high end PCs not being able to run this game. I have a high end but not top of the line PC and it runs outstandingly well for me (8700k/1080Ti) at 1440p it averages between 80-100 FPS at Ultra settings and is silky smooth on my Gsync display.

    I have a 15 year old Steam account with over 800 games but I also see that the industry is changing for    Don't believe the misinformation about high end PCs not being able to run this game. I have a high end but not top of the line PC and it runs outstandingly well for me (8700k/1080Ti) at 1440p it averages between 80-100 FPS at Ultra settings and is silky smooth on my Gsync display.

    I have a 15 year old Steam account with over 800 games but I also see that the industry is changing for the better thanks to competition. Developers get 88% of their profits when they sell games on Epic while they only get 70% on Steam - common sense to go with Epic. Steam needs to stop being so greedy and they could easily, EASILY reduce their cut and win these games back but they won't.

    As far as the game itself - what an amazing game! As a huge Borderlands fan from the start and having played all of them and all of the DLCs I have to say so far Borderlands 3 is my favorite of the entire series. Moving and shooting have been vastly improved, the multiple planets and Sanctuary 3 are amazing to see and overall the game is a blast especially in coop.    … Expand
  40. Carlokus
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    The game is awesome and a worthy successor for the almost perfect Borderlands 2.
  41. HeartStrong07
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    The game is everything I hoped for... unlike Destiny 2, which I have played a lot, there is actually a story (though silly and uninspiring) , and lots of different weapons to grid for. Also, my character has dialogue and a personality. I truly enjoy the improved player movement, and weapon feel.
  42. Theninjew
    Oct 12, 2019
    10
    Let's take some time to appreciate that this game not only doesn't withhold and monetize content, but actually gives you the rewards just for playing. Despite some technical problems it's a fun and complete experience, the likes of which we don't see much anymore in the modern game market. The way games should be.
  43. Millwaterj
    Sep 18, 2019
    10
    First off, this game isn't a 10/10, but this is more to counter the vast amount of 0 scores from people who haven't played the game. I am yet to finish it, but after 17 hours, I am thoroughly enjoying my time.

    In the pre-release hype I decided to play through Borderlands 2 as it has been such a long time since I played it, and 3 is essentially more of the same. The humour is okay, some    First off, this game isn't a 10/10, but this is more to counter the vast amount of 0 scores from people who haven't played the game. I am yet to finish it, but after 17 hours, I am thoroughly enjoying my time.

    In the pre-release hype I decided to play through Borderlands 2 as it has been such a long time since I played it, and 3 is essentially more of the same.
    The humour is okay, some jokes hit, some miss but I found that to be the case in 2 as well.

    Where this game excels is the variety of weapons and how they perform. The feedback from hitting targets is more satisfying than ever.

    There are some reports of technical issues, I've had a couple of frame drops in really intense gun fights (PC - RTX2080 - Maxed out settings) but I'm stable 90% of the time and today I had a weird bug where my screen went black, but walking backwards out of the area somehow fixed it so nothing major or game breaking, but that's just my experience.

    I was reading reviews on here the day of release giving it a 0/10, stating that it's littered with micro transactions and the story is poor, these are fake reviews with the intention of lowering the score, I have not found any microtransations in 17 hours so please don't take those or even this review at face value, have a look at some content on YouTube and make your own decision.

    A lot of the negativity is from people who are salty they can't play the game because they've decided not to buy from Epic

    Maybe wait a few weeks and see if the performance issues are sorted, as I said, I've not had a bad experience but that's not to say you won't. If you are desperate to play it, go for it, it is a really good Borderlands game with what I think is the most important aspect, gunplay, at a series best.    … Expand
  44. Katsumoto546
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    I tried the game last night, I enomely played 2 and I find that this opus just brings the new features that are missing from 2. The graphics are very nice and more detailed than in the 2 which was already beautiful, and the gameplay is more dynamic.
  45. beaGamer
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    i love BD 1 and BD 2, and waited this one!

    i dont get all those negative Scores... maybe Because Epic Launcher?

    This game is a same old BD2 whit better loot, and more Gore and nice new characters.
    i got 100-160fps no lag or Fps drops and no bugs or other issues.

    i like the game and i realy enjoy it.
  46. The9th_Moose
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    epic geraldo games need to rise up and get rid of epic "gaypic" games......
  47. Xerathar
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    Reviews are pretty pointless nowadays. it's either a 0/10 or a 10/10, people have no idea how criticism works these days....If you're a fan of the other games like I am, you'll absolutely enjoy the game. No FPS issues, no glitches found ( played 16 hours on Friday, 10 on Saturday ). Humor, it's up there, and is present more often than in Borderlands 2. Game-play itself is phenomenal, andReviews are pretty pointless nowadays. it's either a 0/10 or a 10/10, people have no idea how criticism works these days....If you're a fan of the other games like I am, you'll absolutely enjoy the game. No FPS issues, no glitches found ( played 16 hours on Friday, 10 on Saturday ). Humor, it's up there, and is present more often than in Borderlands 2. Game-play itself is phenomenal, and the villains are *IN MY OPINION* on par with Jack. If you're a tinfoil hat dude that insists Epic is Chinese spyware or whatever you may as well skip it, I'm glad I won't share a game with a person like you.… Expand
  48. bullet6113
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    fantastic so far... Didnt notice is was 4am until just now from playing this game

    This borderlands has much more to offer compared to the second one... Better gunplay, better graphics, interesting environments, fun little easter eggs and references, etc The bad: Epic exclusive, day one performance issues and a few bugs. overall im giving this a 10 to counter act the    fantastic so far... Didnt notice is was 4am until just now from playing this game

    This borderlands has much more to offer compared to the second one...
    Better gunplay, better graphics, interesting environments, fun little easter eggs and references, etc

    The bad:
    Epic exclusive, day one performance issues and a few bugs.

    overall im giving this a 10 to counter act the non-legitimate reviews.. This game 6 hours in is a 9/10    … Expand
  49. Splinnterr
    Sep 25, 2019
    10
    Tolles Spiel. Macht Spass und ziemlich abwechslungsreich! Am 5 Jahre alten Rechner läuft auf "high" Einstellungen flüssig mit 60 FPS.
  50. kgrosvenor
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    I'm having a good time on a GTX 1060 I5 8400 8GB RAM with 40fps - 60fps which is perfect really.

    Great gameplay, wacky as ever.
  51. MontesZC
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    Визуал улучшили по всем статьям, юмор на уровне, хороший сюжет, к сожалению нельзя менять язык озвучки.
    В целом - прекрасное продолжение серии.
  52. 4_giant_games
    Sep 19, 2019
    10
    Fucck buggy..lol and optimization... lol Because this is fantastic game... fun,fun,fun awards FUN of The year 2019 y

    100/100
    graphics
    open world
    bosses
    colors
    fun
    fun
    fun...and again F U N
  53. gettygg0040
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    An improvement over the last games. Bigger, better, more guns, a more polished experience.
  54. Jolteoff
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    The best version of the game on the best launcher. Takes the Borderlands 2 formula and makes it 100% better
  55. Boyka
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    This game is a beast in every aspect.

    Pros:
    - Gameplay
    - Characters
    - Gunplay
    - Visuals and Graphics
    - World

    Super fun to play and great changes ... there are some bugs here and there and some frame drops when I open the menu but I think this will be fixed in a few days..

    MUST PLAY!
  56. zumlin
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Отличное продолжение серии, а что она на EGS вышла - так не велика беда... GOG значит все ставят с БаттлНетом, а EGS лаунчер - ой фуфуфу... ну как бы такое себе, ребят... а всякие лутбоксы - ну, таково время, щас это везде...
  57. Gh0stDog
    Sep 19, 2019
    10
    Отличная игра! Все, кто говорит обратное - не знают ничего о её вселенной! Суперская графа, геймплей, всё вообще круто! Чуток дождаться оптимизации и вообще тогда нареканий не будет. Ставлю авансом 10.
  58. ir_aria_sh
    Sep 18, 2019
    10
    much better than borderlands 2 in all ways, perfect gun play , perfect bosses! hard to kill ,i love that , lots off hidden places , lots of tasks and so on ,
  59. Thatguy1254
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    A lot of BS reviews just targeted at Epic. It's a great game and improves on BL2 in every way. Avoid DX12 on PC though!
  60. Aikon94
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    This game is simply amazing, everything good about Borderlands is still here and even better, movement is incredible now, graphics are superb.
    The only reason why this game is getting negative bombed is because is exclusive of Epic Games.
  61. Tobilo
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    This game fkn rocks! I will give it a ten because of the massive amount of unfair reviews, else i would give it a solid 8. In contrast to borderlands 1 and 2, this games runs really smooth. The gun play is much more fun now, a lot of improvements regarding quality of life. Well the jokes are kinda left out, but i had some nice laughter. The style of the game did not change regarding theThis game fkn rocks! I will give it a ten because of the massive amount of unfair reviews, else i would give it a solid 8. In contrast to borderlands 1 and 2, this games runs really smooth. The gun play is much more fun now, a lot of improvements regarding quality of life. Well the jokes are kinda left out, but i had some nice laughter. The style of the game did not change regarding the atmosphere. classic borderlands wasteland. really worth a try if you have the chance.… Expand
  62. AnotherChewie
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Stop leaving bad reviews for it being an epic exklusive. The gameplay is fantastic, Its even better than the old games.
  63. Suioo
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    You people are sad, one of the best games of the year and generation. Has issues that will get patched and then people will still look for ways to complain.
  64. Tyler2000k
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    A great game. Don’t pay attention to complaints. This game runs well and is lots of fun with minimal bugs.
  65. CPLJAMESHOWLETT
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    This game is really good. A few bugs here and there but nothing a patch can't fix. Highly recommend it.
  66. ArthurVoid
    Sep 17, 2019
    10
    Потрясающая часть одной из самых популярных франшиз. Отличная динамика, вариативность экшена, красивые локации и просто сногшибательные пушки! Всем поклонникам серии и просто тем, кто любит большие и весёлые шутеры - однозначно рекомендую!Потрясающая часть одной из самых популярных франшиз. Отличная динамика, вариативность экшена, красивые локации и просто сногшибательные пушки! Всем поклонникам серии и просто тем, кто любит большие и весёлые шутеры - однозначно рекомендую!
  67. zephtyr
    Oct 31, 2019
    10
    I thought I wouldn't enjoy this franchise anymore considering how many years have passed, but nah it's still awesome, the feel of gunplay is much better, the guns are much cooler, the graphics are gorgeous compared to previous titles, and there are so many quality of life changes; if you like borderlands or even new to this franchise, u should consider buying it
  68. TalionSwift
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Really enjoying the game so far, I see the review bombing has already started *sigh*
  69. NikEnd00
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Maravilloso! Este juego es una delicia. Los personajes tan carismáticos como siempre (sobretodo los nuevos), la ambientación bellísima, el diseño gráfico tan característico de esta saga pero mejorado al 1000, y a nivel jugable es el mejor de todos. Este junto con gears 5 y outer wilds son mis goty's personales
  70. jonmax11021981
    Sep 17, 2019
    10
    Jogo fantástico, muita ação, conteúdo, evolução de personagem, muitas armas e um gráfico muito bom. Vale a pena conferir.
  71. MrMementoMori
    Sep 19, 2019
    10
    fans will love it and haters will hate. what else is there to say............
  72. Krayvenbr
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    Best borderlands ever, i only say This game Wirth.
    Borderlands 3 made me a fan of This franchise
  73. Johnnybravo8125
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    If you liked borderlands 2 you will love this game. They basically improved on everything. Graphics are noticeabley better, I recomend playing on performance. Movement, climbing, sliding is awesome. Looting is quicker, you don't have to spam the loot button. Guns feel great. And it still has that great borderlands charm.
  74. Pacman_88
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    А мне нравится EGS, и мне плевать на Steam, игра получилась отличная, (обидно что нет русской озвучки, привет 2k). Жду оптимизации, удачи!
  75. FL4K
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Best borderlands ever best looter shooter
    U need to play it
  76. Chentekillerk17
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    This is the best looter shooter I have ever play, the real father looter shoiter is back! And better than before
  77. cosenzao32
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    i find it weird that people are review bombing this game. yes, epic games sucks and all that, but its still a great game.
  78. hansend1722
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    epic, gearbox etc blows yes, it has had some small buggy glitches, pc seems to be worse off then console. but overall the game play is amazing. new features make the game feel fresh and evolve game play into something truly amazing. ive been having nothing but an absolute blast!
  79. ZledQ
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    This is how you make a sequel! They kept their core gameplay the same but evolved in every aspect! Game feels smooth, Guns are better than ever, Skilltrees and classes are more in depth! New locations, enemies, everything! 2K has made a ton of bad decisions and its a big reason why people are leaving negative reviews but this game was made by Gearbox and if you leave all the outside thingsThis is how you make a sequel! They kept their core gameplay the same but evolved in every aspect! Game feels smooth, Guns are better than ever, Skilltrees and classes are more in depth! New locations, enemies, everything! 2K has made a ton of bad decisions and its a big reason why people are leaving negative reviews but this game was made by Gearbox and if you leave all the outside things out and just focus on the game. It's freaking awesome! Game of the Year.… Expand
  80. catraps
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Steam **** coming. This game and Steam are belonged to each other, because of community and achievement part. But we have what we have and it is still a borderlands game. Next time I ask to put a game on both platforms and let users decide where they want to spend money.
  81. er1ksson
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Great first impressions. Feels very Borderland but better in every way.
  82. ZP123
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    It's an incredibly fun game and a great continuation of the borderlands series. The bad reviews originate mostly from people who haven't played yet.
  83. wcdsith
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    It's borderlands, if you like borderlands you'll love it.
  84. ritsucaps
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Absolute love letter for all the Borderlands fans! Everything is actually so good I am exploding
  85. Veskalin
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Great game. so much better than the previous games in all aspects. It's so much fun.

    It's a fantastic game so far.

    Get the game and don't join the negative bandwagon
  86. Kuak
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    I love it! Exactly what I've expected. It was worth the wait. I hope they keep the game update and full of content as they did on the previous games.
  87. Gammer_assassin
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    My new favorite game it's amazing and I'll surely be playing it for a hella long time
  88. Drackonis
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    I've waited 7 years for this game, and I got what I wanted. Quality of life changes are great, not having to pick up ammo and eridium as I'm running past it is amazing, vaulting and sliding are great, humor is funny as hell, it's definitely a Borderlands game. Graphics are beautiful. Game runs smoothly on my 1080ti, no issues at all on ultra.
    Not bothered by the Epic store exclusivity.    I've waited 7 years for this game, and I got what I wanted. Quality of life changes are great, not having to pick up ammo and eridium as I'm running past it is amazing, vaulting and sliding are great, humor is funny as hell, it's definitely a Borderlands game. Graphics are beautiful. Game runs smoothly on my 1080ti, no issues at all on ultra.
    Not bothered by the Epic store exclusivity.
    I love this game, 10/10.    … Expand
  89. Schnicken
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. pc gamers are so baby boys crying because its a exclusive eps game... It's borderlands, if you like borderlands you'll love it. Don't listen to the review bombers.… Expand
  90. TenZoMonster
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Nice game, with a funny and explosive story. Billions of guns, 4 différent characters with different ways to play them. Best game 2019.
  91. rich2566
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    I feel like people are just giving this game bad reviews because it's on the Epic Games Store, but don't fret. This game is amazing, feels amazing, and plays amazing.
  92. Dany10400
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Borderlands is pretty muchos Kike borderlands 2 but better the guns are amazing the plot is amazing its justo perfect
  93. combusticator
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    If I were to nitpick, in my opinion, because I don't care as much about the side show: Sure the designers played it pretty safe, there are lame SJW dialogue moments, and there are micro-transactions (that can EASILY be ignored), and the humor is hit and miss (as it's ALWAYS been, that's just part of Borderlands), but if you love the game-play of the first two, this polishes it and adds soIf I were to nitpick, in my opinion, because I don't care as much about the side show: Sure the designers played it pretty safe, there are lame SJW dialogue moments, and there are micro-transactions (that can EASILY be ignored), and the humor is hit and miss (as it's ALWAYS been, that's just part of Borderlands), but if you love the game-play of the first two, this polishes it and adds so much more to it, THAT is the MEAT and POTATOES of the game. If you're on the fence, or never were a fan, then this isn't probably for you, but if you were a fan, and can ignore that stuff and avoid being an ironically easily-offended snow-flake gamer, BL2 was supported for years, and they spent years on content for this....you will get your moneys worth and love it like I am loving it!… Expand
  94. Gio_2669
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    The game is amazing. Guns geel unique and very fun to use. Performance is good but it could be improved. I personally like the graphics and it looks way better than Borderlands 2.
  95. DemonicGaming
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    I'm not one to make reviews, but since I seen all the negative reviews for this game I feel like it needs more people sticking up for it. Borderlands 3 has been an awesome game so far, and I've played for almost 15 hours or so. is the dialogue is great in the gameplay is awesome. I did have some minor issues with crashing, but so far I really don't mind, as the game is now running prettyI'm not one to make reviews, but since I seen all the negative reviews for this game I feel like it needs more people sticking up for it. Borderlands 3 has been an awesome game so far, and I've played for almost 15 hours or so. is the dialogue is great in the gameplay is awesome. I did have some minor issues with crashing, but so far I really don't mind, as the game is now running pretty good. Please don't listen to all these disrespectful people hating because it's an exclusive. If you love borderlands franchise then this game is for you.… Expand
  96. Shadowhill
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Couldn't be more happy with this game purchase. I played all of the previous titles and this one fits right in. True to style, play and the QOL changes have been great. Two thumbs wayyyyy up!
  97. Rythenotbot
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    This is a goty contender no matter the epic drama the game is amazing
    .....
  98. DarkLordAlu
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    This game is wonderful visually one of the greatest games I played this whole generation I must play in a day one buy
  99. WS_Adam
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Borderlands fans will love this evolution of the franchise they've known and loved. Hits all the high notes i was looking for. Good gear and skill advancement story.

    Small children throwing tantrums over this game not being on steam should be ignored. Game runs great on any rig that isn't a toaster, not a single stutter so far with my rx 580. If you like borderlands you'll love    Borderlands fans will love this evolution of the franchise they've known and loved. Hits all the high notes i was looking for. Good gear and skill advancement story.

    Small children throwing tantrums over this game not being on steam should be ignored.

    Game runs great on any rig that isn't a toaster, not a single stutter so far with my rx 580.

    If you like borderlands you'll love this game. if you don't like borderlands I don't know why you're leaving a review they've gone out of their way set expectations well before launch.    … Expand
  100. Ftcalm
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Game is being reviewed bombed because of the epic store. This game is incredible. All the best parts of the previous games are mixed together along with a much better gun feel and game play. If you liked borderlands, this is the best sequel I could have hoped for.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 53 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 53
  3. Negative: 1 out of 53
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 28, 2020
    80
    Gearbox has a problem: the fantastic Borderlands 2 is too good to be beaten. But in the case of Borderlands 3, it is still more than a worthy successor. The filmmakers brought many pop-cultural references, maybe pushing too hard on how they want to be “modern”, but otherwise it's a great game again. [Issue#298]
  2. Carole Quintaine
    Jan 29, 2020
    85
    Borderlands 3 offers a generous experience, with colourful characters, neat gameplay and a charming universe. Its formula, very close to that of the previous episodes does not revolutionize the show but its small new features bring a little freshness and the scenario makes us want to go to the end of the adventure. Its dynamism and nervousness make it a choice piece for adrenaline-ready FPS lovers and license fans.
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  3. Hooked Gamers
    Nov 13, 2019
    88
    The fun, humorous storyline, some great dialogue and theatrical accents of the diverse characters, beautifully varied locations and the same great gunplay that Borderlands is renowned for, means that Borderlands 3 becomes another must have title in the series.
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