Borderlands 3

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  1. Baelorn
    Sep 16, 2019
    8
    Borderlands 3 brings more of the charm, humor, and of course: The mayhem.

    The gunplay is much improved from past entries and it feels better than ever to get a wacky new weapon that turns your enemies into viscous lumps of varying sizes. The graphics are also crisp with many new, well-designed areas to marvel. Unfortunately, not much else has improved. The menus, the missions, the    Borderlands 3 brings more of the charm, humor, and of course: The mayhem.

    The gunplay is much improved from past entries and it feels better than ever to get a wacky new weapon that turns your enemies into viscous lumps of varying sizes. The graphics are also crisp with many new, well-designed areas to marvel.

    Unfortunately, not much else has improved. The menus, the missions, the music. More of the same. To be clear: I don't think these things are bad. They're all distinctly "Borderlands". What I do think is that there should have been more improvements to how the game plays when you aren't blasting your enemies and making them curse their parents' copulation.

    Overall it is a very solid game but it is good. Not great.    … Expand
  2. SilentKingdom13
    Sep 16, 2019
    2
    Game seems decent enough, however, I've basically paid 2k over £80 for the privilege of being their beta tester. I meet the recommended required specs for the game, but it stutters to an insane degree, and the 30+fps drops in combat make it unplayable.

    People have reported losing their save data due to the way Epic cloud saves "work", and I can't even play the game on the very lowest    Game seems decent enough, however, I've basically paid 2k over £80 for the privilege of being their beta tester. I meet the recommended required specs for the game, but it stutters to an insane degree, and the 30+fps drops in combat make it unplayable.

    People have reported losing their save data due to the way Epic cloud saves "work", and I can't even play the game on the very lowest settings. The game's optimisation is basically at an alpha stage, and i'm disgusted that people are defending this behaviour. I've sent 2k a ticket on the matter, like a good little beta tester, but they still haven't made an official announcement about fixing their game.

    I love the Borderlands series, but the state of this game has cheapened everything about it. I feel as though I've signed a contract with Hyperion by buying this broken trash. After spending over 4 hours trying the various fixes people have come up with (with no success), I can't even get a refund.

    I hope the game will be fixed when I come back to it in 2 months, and I will probably even enjoy it. But I refuse to change my review score, based on the fact that triple A game companies should NOT be releasing games in this kind of state.    … Expand
  3. duckspacito
    Sep 16, 2019
    8
    People who complain about the DRM and the Epic exclusivity clearly haven't even bothered to actually attempt to play the game and see it for what it's worth. I've only played for 5 hours and I've enjoyed the game more the 2, but not as much as TPS. The gameplay boosts are very apparent, new cooler guns spawn more frequently and offer new playstyles, and the new classes are a fun selectionPeople who complain about the DRM and the Epic exclusivity clearly haven't even bothered to actually attempt to play the game and see it for what it's worth. I've only played for 5 hours and I've enjoyed the game more the 2, but not as much as TPS. The gameplay boosts are very apparent, new cooler guns spawn more frequently and offer new playstyles, and the new classes are a fun selection to mess around with to find one that worked for me, which I settled on Zane the Commando, an evolution of the Doppelganger from TPS. I've clearly had a blast, and if you like borderlands, please ignore the negative reviews that are only about DRM and Epic exclusivity, and focus on negative reviews that actually critique the game before you buy it.… Expand
  4. RubyWolf
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    It's everything you liked about Borderlands 2 but with more content and many quality of life changes. If you liked Borderlands 2 you'll love the third game if you didn't like the game play or comedy of borderlands 2 you won't like the game it's that simple
  5. BordFanWith2014
    Sep 16, 2019
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Я зарегистрировался буквально, чтобы поставить отзыв этой игре.
    Касательно технической части: игра ужасна. Эти длинные, коридорные пустые локации. Этот перегруженный интерфейс. Эти лаги/баги/фризы/зависания... Я потратил на игру 3 добрых дня, чтобы пройти сюжетные квесты и я уже жалею о потраченном времени и деньгах. Лучше бы подождал пиратку, да терпения не хватило.
    Дальше со спойлерами.
    Сюжет: банален и разочаровывает. Персонажи не проявляют и половину тех эмоций, которые они испытывали потеряв Роланда в БЛ2. Злодеи - зазнавшиеся, избалованные дети в телах взрослых. Они раздражают. Но, к сожалению, на фоне Стилл из БЛ1 и Зарпедон из ТПС - они чуточку да лучше. И все же, им очень далеко до Красавчика Джека из БЛ2 и ТФТБ.
    Больше всего во всей игре меня раздражает количество роялей в кустах, которые выскакивают просто из неоткуда. Меня разочаровывает, во что превратили уже знакомых персонажей. То, что сделали с Майей, Воном и Аурелией - вообще финиш. Мне жаль этих дамочек и мальчика-бухгалтера. Мне не нравится, что функция, которая была у нас по дефолту в БЛ2 - открывается лишь с прохождением полного сюжета в БЛ3. Это дико раздражает и совершенно не вызывает желания повторно окунаться в игру на данный момент. Может быть, если Гирбоксы поправят технические моменты хотя бы с багами/фризами/зависаниями - я еще подумаю об этом, но точно не в ближайшее время.
    Оффтоп: EGS-фаны, уймитесь пожалуйста. Ваш обожествляемый лаунчер не стоит того. Я перешагнул через себя, купил игру в EGS и я жалею об этом. Она не стоит своих денег вообще. Совет тем, кто не купил: ждите торренты или огромных, наищедрейших скидок на игру. В пределах 200+ рублей. Если не купите/не поиграете - много не потеряете.    … Expand
  6. crazeejay
    Sep 16, 2019
    0
    Borderlands 3 being epic exclusive was the worst decision they ever made, everything about this PC version sucks including optimization, texture loading issues, freezing, crashing, random stupid glitches that can be pretty game breaking and more, from what i can tell the console versions seem to be fine. if you want any advice from me, if you're truly desperate for this game, GET IT ONBorderlands 3 being epic exclusive was the worst decision they ever made, everything about this PC version sucks including optimization, texture loading issues, freezing, crashing, random stupid glitches that can be pretty game breaking and more, from what i can tell the console versions seem to be fine. if you want any advice from me, if you're truly desperate for this game, GET IT ON CONSOLE AND DO NOT EVER GO TO EPIC FOR IT, or alternatively wait for steam since they have forums and the community can help out there at least.

    i am extremely disappointed in whoever made the decision to make it epic exclusive, taking OUR voices away by taking our forums, i bet if it came out on steam at the same time they would have had these issues fixed by now.    … Expand
  7. Minbis
    Sep 16, 2019
    0
    Bad performance, bad developer/CEO, Epic Games Store... could it be any worse?
  8. Brachium
    Sep 16, 2019
    9
    Better and faster version of borderlands 2 as gameplay.As story it is not that good like borderlands 2.But still the best loot shooter game so far.
  9. 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.
  10. Chaosad
    Sep 16, 2019
    0
    Items from Super Deluxe Edition doesn't work ! There are glitched.
    I wonder if I will be able to dl the next DLC from the SP.
  11. RUBAN
    Sep 16, 2019
    9
    Just cause I'm a fun of this game I rate 9/10. 1 point less for the "mousecontrol" on cars. And gearbox pls reveal optimization patch as fast as you can. Frametime stability is horrible in different scenarios, not only aiming in sniper scope.
    P.S. Ryzen 3700x, 16 gb ram,5700xt, game installed on ssd. My PC one step further from recomended spec.
  12. AceAscendus
    Sep 16, 2019
    0
    I can't believe that they ruined the borderlands franchise like this :( Terrible writing, terrible graphics, terrible gameplay... it doesn't feel like they tried at all, it fells like a halfassed version of BL2 instead of a proper sequel :(
  13. adam99x
    Sep 16, 2019
    9
    I'm not done with this game and the only complaint I have so far are the cutscenes (1440p) are cropped weirdly, but other than that, the game runs fine. Very smooth on my end, love the humor (not as good as 2 so far), love the boss fights thus far. I know a lot of people are still so upset over the Epic store...but really, it's still on PC. There are other platforms like Orgins andI'm not done with this game and the only complaint I have so far are the cutscenes (1440p) are cropped weirdly, but other than that, the game runs fine. Very smooth on my end, love the humor (not as good as 2 so far), love the boss fights thus far. I know a lot of people are still so upset over the Epic store...but really, it's still on PC. There are other platforms like Orgins and GOG...so what's the big deal if the game is only on Epic for a limited time? Who cares. We're here to play games. I run it on a Reference model 1080ti and run most settings are high/ultra and get between 50-60 fps on Intel i7 5820k. This game has major quality of life improvements as well over the past 2 games. I'm enjoying the hell out of it and it's sad to see so many so 'salty' over stupid biases.… Expand
  14. Monkeyofthefunk
    Sep 16, 2019
    8
    Bought Borderlands 3 without reading reviews, watching too many YouTube vids and ignoring forums and no regrets at all.

    I'm a casual fan of the series and not a fanboy by any distance but I've just jumped back over to PC and wanted to play a Borderlands game on keyboard and mouse and with decent graphics settings. First thing to address is that this is a Borderlands game, so don't    Bought Borderlands 3 without reading reviews, watching too many YouTube vids and ignoring forums and no regrets at all.

    I'm a casual fan of the series and not a fanboy by any distance but I've just jumped back over to PC and wanted to play a Borderlands game on keyboard and mouse and with decent graphics settings.

    First thing to address is that this is a Borderlands game, so don't expect too many new things. The style, atmosphere and humour is what makes the series. The gameplay is very tight and enhanced by the new movement options, mantle and slide. These can give you a few more tactical angles and nothing feels better than sliding up to an enemy and finishing them with a switch shot the groin.

    It's a lot of fun and the characters are as big as ever. The addition of the new locations makes it feel a lot bigger and more varied than previous versions, as does the amount of guns!

    There are a few bugs, but none of them I have come across are game breaking.

    Just don't run it with DX12.

    If you love Borderlands, you'll love this. It's immature, loud and brash but loads of fun.    … Expand
  15. Derbed11
    Sep 16, 2019
    9
    Don't mind the bad reviews, they're just hating over epic games store, the game is actually awsome
  16. makhotkin
    Sep 16, 2019
    0
    This game is much worse than BL2 or pre-sequel. The villains are unconvincing, the plot is disappointing, the humor (ass-related jokes) does not appeal to mature audience, and you cannot skip the boring cut-scenes.
  17. olya_super
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    I like this game very much. I get a lot of pleasure from her. My pc produces stable 60 fpd, enough for me. The game has certain disadvantages, but they are not significant and are fixable.
  18. RoelZ
    Sep 16, 2019
    8
    Game runs as expected from day one.
    It lives up to the content you should expect when played the previous releases.

    Apart from everything that the game delivers it only drops frame rate now and then, but 90% of time it runs smoothly.

    This game was tested on a 1070 GTX
  19. Jacob0301
    Sep 16, 2019
    9
    Let me give you the review you are actually looking for...
    I've read most of all the review and there is stuff I agree with and stuff that does not make any kind of sense.
    I'am a huge fan of borderlands and I bought this game on Release and played 31hours by now. How come all the bad reviews are written on release when there is no way they could have critizised the game and its    Let me give you the review you are actually looking for...
    I've read most of all the review and there is stuff I agree with and stuff that does not make any kind of sense.

    I'am a huge fan of borderlands and I bought this game on Release and played 31hours by now. How come all the bad reviews are written on release when there is no way they could have critizised the game and its gameplay. There are a lot of epic haters here that just give 0 Points even though they did not even play the game.

    Borderlands 3 has actually some performance issues. I played it on Xbox and still get frame drops or lagging when I open the menu. Very frustrating, and I hope they do something. And yes many friends tell me that PC has some performance issues as well. But not all of them ! This would strike against 10 Points. And yes this would affect Splitscreen as well. Nonetheless is it a degrace to give 0 points because of framedrops that occur sometimes.

    This game is playable !

    Another point how can you come to say that this game is just a Borderlands 2.5 ? Or just a DLC.
    This game is a FULL new game. In every aspect this game has evolved and playes much smoother, modern, and more comfortable. Exactly what the other Borderland did not achieve or needed. Borderlands 3 is exactly what we wanted and I think everybody who plays this game till the end, feels and sees that.

    There is no ingame Shop, Ingame Currency or Microtransactions in the form of any other game that is release nowadays. They completely focussed on the actual content. Thanks Gearbox for staying that way.

    This game provides a really long main story. Longer than the one from Borderlands 2. The level design is just gorgeous. The areas are much bigger than any of Borderlands 2. Well the graphic has improved slightly. Light and environment feel more alive, than the previous titles. And also there is much bigger variety of environments. Every single Map you enter is huge.

    HUD as improved in almost every single way. There could be still some improvements on the inventory and Map controlls. But overall, we a much better and deeper skill tree. The badass rank as so much more sense now and actually rewards more than just some increased stats. The Map is 3D and they added a fog of war to it. Also you can fast travel to your car or any other fast travel station, which is exactly what Borderlands 2 needed. You can toggle between Missions without going into the quest log menu ! Maps provide more than just missions. There are side bosses, cars you steal, dead claptraps and more ! Discovering the whole map has more meaning to, as in the prevous titles. It is a whole new System.

    Well dont need to talk about combat and weapon variety. It is just so much better and exciting. There are boss fight in this game that actually let you forget every boss fight you had in any other Borderlands Game. It is mind blowing.

    Cars can be hijacked, and you can actually design your cars with new guns, tires, armor .... and so on. Characters can have emotes, skins, weapon skins, echo skins, and more ! And all this is unlocked by playing... not PAYING ! Exactly what we needed in todays world.

    Sanctuary provides so much more, it is incredible. More slot machines at moxxis, own personal room, hammerlock room, Zer0 room. Every room has a meaning and is worth a visit once a while. I mean it feels like so much more.

    Endgame Content, raid Bosses, Chaos/Mayhem Mode, Arena... who knows whats more to come. Compared to Borderlands 2, this is a blast of NEW CONTENT and improvement.

    The humor is still there, easter eggs are more than ever. So many great references and funny moments.

    There is much more, so much. I encourage everyone to play this game and have a look themselves. How dare anyone call this a DLC for borderlands 2 or a Borderlands 2.5. In my opinion those people have never played one of the previous titles or expected Borderlands 3 to be Destiny 3 or so.

    This game is exactly what true fans of the franchise wanted and expected. And they never mislead us in any of their videos, trailers, reveals. We all got hyped. Playing this will keep you hyped. So have fun !    … Expand
  20. yui05062ds
    Sep 16, 2019
    1
    Game is unacceptably buggy, cant run normal frames.... I wanted this game to be so good and it's just bug after bug after bug.
  21. Mutik
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    Есть проблемы с производительностью, а так это ШЕДЕЕЕВР!!!
  22. Cryogenic
    Sep 16, 2019
    5
    Launching in current state, not acceptable for with any stretch of imagination. Add on top of this Epic-Crap-store exclusivity, and alienating supporting community with unwarranted aggressive stance towards fans and the picture painted is a severe reduced hype for this game.
  23. Lingrimm
    Sep 16, 2019
    9
    Having some fun time playing BL3 with friends. Really love the lore, variety of different guns, the jokes that are usually funny. The playabe characters finally have bright personalities.
  24. Hugubert
    Sep 16, 2019
    9
    For me, the game works perfectly so u need to be lucky to play witout fps drops i guess.Anyway the game isnt to much different from bl2, but thats what i want, why change something that works?
  25. snokforce
    Sep 16, 2019
    0
    Boring repeative gameplay
    Optimization is utterly terrible
    The most obnoxious “comedic” writing ever.
    bla bla bla
  26. Nineel
    Sep 16, 2019
    3
    Bordlerlands 3 is painfully average. This is just another gunpack. You can achieve Borderlands 3 by taking Borderlands 2 and adding in all the mods that add extra guns that you can find.

    The humor falls flat. If you want more Bordlerlands this if for you. This this is your first foray into the franchise I suggest you avoid it. The score is brought down from the average 5 by technical    Bordlerlands 3 is painfully average. This is just another gunpack. You can achieve Borderlands 3 by taking Borderlands 2 and adding in all the mods that add extra guns that you can find.

    The humor falls flat. If you want more Bordlerlands this if for you. This this is your first foray into the franchise I suggest you avoid it.

    The score is brought down from the average 5 by technical issues that plague the game and the shady way reviews from media outlets have been bought/obsecured.    … Expand
  27. SokkaBlyat
    Sep 16, 2019
    9
    I was extremely surprised to see just how negative the reception to this game was. I have put in roughly 10 to 15 hours so far since launch and I've loved every second of it. It's more Borderlands but with much smoother shooting and movement. Its not doing a lot different but thats not a negative to me. I'm having a blast playing through the campaign. Performance wise I haven't really hadI was extremely surprised to see just how negative the reception to this game was. I have put in roughly 10 to 15 hours so far since launch and I've loved every second of it. It's more Borderlands but with much smoother shooting and movement. Its not doing a lot different but thats not a negative to me. I'm having a blast playing through the campaign. Performance wise I haven't really had an issue. Im running an rtx 2080, 9700k and 16gb of ram @ 3440x1440p at a mixture of high and medium settings and im getting an average of 100 fps. In certain areas it drops to the low 90s and in other areas im maxing out my monitors refresh rate at 144 fps. A quick look through the user reviews for this game and it seems like im the only one who isnt having performance issues. Day one the game ran worse that it does now, Im pretty sure gearbox updated the game on the 14th and that seemed to boost my performance quite a bit, so im assuming the negative performance reviews came before this patch. If you are expecting a completely new and unique experience you will be disappointed, if like me you just wanted more borderlands then you wont be disappointed.… Expand
  28. kalodosBG
    Sep 16, 2019
    0
    The little time I did play it for was just excruciatingly painful, the game is just pushing weird SJW virtue signaling crap on to the player, cringy as hell, had to get a refund, no way I was going to sit through 40+ hours of that. my brain can only take so much.
  29. Jmaconpc
    Sep 16, 2019
    4
    Bugs and poor performance.
    Unfinished game.
    The main issue is the hit reg while playing with friends.
    There is no dedicated servers.
    Wait until it launches on Steam.
    I bought it from Epic on launch because I have impatient friends.
  30. Gassy25
    Sep 16, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. А good game with an interesting plot, but sometimes micro lags spoil the impression of the game.… Expand
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Metascore
81

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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