Borderlands 3

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5.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 2780 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 1,172 out of 2780
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  1. LeeHarveyOswald
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    The story is very good. The villains are interesting. The shooting mechanics are great. It has crashed 2 times during 40 hours of game play. My friends have noticed the same issue. Infrequent crashes. Hopefully, it'll be zero crashes in a few weeks.
  2. AVTOMATOID
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    I love it. Was afraid when heard that there is low rating on meta, but when i run it - i felt it. Feels like home. Loot. Smash. Hear the stories. Best world of future so far as for me.
  3. petrovich_zfx
    Sep 15, 2019
    3
    This game has very cool looking characters. Everything else is outdated to say the least. Mediocre graphic, same gameplay that was 7 years ago, very bad jokes. But it is a question of taste. What makes me mad is the technical condition this game was released. It is just unaceptible. 5000 signs is not enought to describe all of the gliches and technical flaws this game has
  4. Coldwil
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    A few small bugs, but easily overlooked due to amazing gameplay. If you liked the other entries in the series, this cranks it up to 10. Very well done.
  5. neytirix77
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    I've been having so much fun with this game, and reading the other reviews it all seems like a big ole "epic bad" fiasco.

    Giving a 1 or a 0 because of a FRAMERATE ISSUE?

    REALLY?

    And they say the CRITICS are fishy?
  6. Namellezz
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    Game is great. Beautiful continue of a franchise, and I dont regret i buy it. I absolutely love this game in every aspect except optimization, its... Not good yet but we believe it will be vreat in future. So i love it, must love it and don't forget to like follow and OBEY!!
  7. Nordog
    Sep 15, 2019
    8
    Well looks like the tides have changed. I see many have problems with nVidia well i use AMD RX Vega 64 with Ryzen 1800x and game runs well on DX12 ultra settings 1080p average fps about 90-100 and some drops in heavy combat scenes to 70. Looks like game is better optimized for AMD.
    Don't know what problems have people with epic launcher i had none, what's the big deal you just press play    Well looks like the tides have changed. I see many have problems with nVidia well i use AMD RX Vega 64 with Ryzen 1800x and game runs well on DX12 ultra settings 1080p average fps about 90-100 and some drops in heavy combat scenes to 70. Looks like game is better optimized for AMD.
    Don't know what problems have people with epic launcher i had none, what's the big deal you just press play button. Fan boys of steam are angry and giving 1/10 ratings for no reason. And the game itself didn't see game braking bugs and not much you can do wrong in game where you just shoot and loot. Ok some jokes are bad bit that's not the main goal for this game. We got 4 characters that plays different enough. But from what i see mainly all play the hunter FL4K. Huge variety of enemies with different weak spots, many different weapons. 6 hours in game and didn't felt repetitive atleast yet.    … Expand
  8. UndefinedReview
    Sep 15, 2019
    0
    The people who's put 0,1,2 maximun 3 HAVE NO IDEA what a 1/10 game is Look Like and i must experience ALOOOT of bad games and also will not even play the game for more than of 2 hours and i BET for this. i am not fan boy by epic store. in so many aspects like. sharing the drop loots , Challenging , shooting aiming control is MUCH better than borderlands 2. i put 9/10 because at times isThe people who's put 0,1,2 maximun 3 HAVE NO IDEA what a 1/10 game is Look Like and i must experience ALOOOT of bad games and also will not even play the game for more than of 2 hours and i BET for this. i am not fan boy by epic store. in so many aspects like. sharing the drop loots , Challenging , shooting aiming control is MUCH better than borderlands 2. i put 9/10 because at times is very challenging ññññ… Expand
  9. RossDrotzank
    Sep 15, 2019
    0
    This **** is spamming our Bo2 forums. Stop your Epic mess. Btw, I would suggest you all to refund if this is giving you a lot of problems and you have ti look out for a solution in places no one want to hear you.
  10. death12123
    Sep 15, 2019
    0
    Low performance on a i7 7700k, GTX 1070, 16GB Ram. It's a terrible launch, buggy mess and a EGS exclusive for 6 months. They even started deleting reviews to make themselves feel better.
  11. senurotowicz
    Sep 15, 2019
    0
    Game runs like crap on 1050ti even on low/crash to desktop . Did refund, -refund declined-. Did chargeback to get my money back. epic account was banned but nothing value was lost, at last I get my money back
  12. theprocsss
    Sep 15, 2019
    0
    Epic Game Store refusing to give me a refund.

    The game won’t run on my computer. it freezes during the claptrap load screen in both DX11 and DX12. I have a GTX 1070. I7 6700K, 32 GB RAM. Tried to refund the game but epic store didnt allow because i had more than 2 hours on the game. ( 2 hours trying to find out what the hell i cant pass the loading screen ). I learn that i will    Epic Game Store refusing to give me a refund.

    The game won’t run on my computer. it freezes during the claptrap load screen in both DX11 and DX12.
    I have a GTX 1070. I7 6700K, 32 GB RAM.

    Tried to refund the game but epic store didnt allow because i had more than 2 hours on the game. ( 2 hours trying to find out what the hell i cant pass the loading screen ).

    I learn that i will never be buying from epic games and greedy 2K games.
    Now we know why this game is on the epic games store. NO REVIEW SYSTEM, NO REFUNDS.    … Expand
  13. Krayvenbr
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    Best borderlands ever, i only say This game Wirth.
    Borderlands 3 made me a fan of This franchise
  14. Kintastic
    Sep 15, 2019
    0
    This game is a buggy mess. Constant crashes, low framerate, laggy, screen tearing, uninspired story telling, bland humor, and nothing an additional dlc for BL2 couldn't cover. It's just more of the same with nothing new that's worth mentioning.
  15. Aphexmtx
    Sep 15, 2019
    0
    Literally unplayable.

    Game breaking bugs. Bosses glitch. Multiplayer rubber bands. Massive performance issues in PC.

    This should not have been released.
  16. DuxFinn
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    3 часть просто на голову выше второй! это просто шедевр! отличный геймплей, отличное окружение, отличный графон, хромает правда оптимизация, но её пропатчат
  17. akarnokd
    Sep 15, 2019
    6
    + Areas look nice and bigger
    + Many guns with interesting effects, fire mode changes
    + Interesting story kept me going + Quality of life improvements, fast travel, location progress displays + Funny moments + Verticality - Fast travel and vending machines are few and far between - backtracking respawns enemies. - Stutter and hickups on recommended system set to low - Directional    + Areas look nice and bigger
    + Many guns with interesting effects, fire mode changes
    + Interesting story kept me going
    + Quality of life improvements, fast travel, location progress displays
    + Funny moments
    + Verticality

    - Fast travel and vending machines are few and far between - backtracking respawns enemies.
    - Stutter and hickups on recommended system set to low
    - Directional audio oddities
    - Some characters are written to be more dumb, other characters are now smarter
    - Bullet sponge enemies
    - Lack of ammo, expensive ammo, low ammo carry capacity
    - Expensive deck updates
    - Bugs: quests not progressing, physics anomalies, UI problems
    - Some jokes fall flat and are basic
    - Weapons get outdated, no way to level them, rarely get something equal or better
    - Reload takes too long
    - Sniping/scoped weapon sway annoying
    - Some annoying jumping puzzles (where you fall out of the map and die)
    - Ledge grabbing doesn't work sometimes    … Expand
  18. mkomogawa
    Sep 15, 2019
    9
    Borderlands has always been one of my favorite franchises, the guns, the characters, the writing that never takes itself seriously. A plethora of things makes Borderlands the beloved series it it today, and Borderlands 3 joins those games on the top shelf.

    I've been reading alot of complaints about the optimization, but honestly, aside from a couple dumb bugs (Brick getting stuck in a    Borderlands has always been one of my favorite franchises, the guns, the characters, the writing that never takes itself seriously. A plethora of things makes Borderlands the beloved series it it today, and Borderlands 3 joins those games on the top shelf.

    I've been reading alot of complaints about the optimization, but honestly, aside from a couple dumb bugs (Brick getting stuck in a trashcan, enemies hilariously ragdolling away) I'm getting some pretty solid gameplay. Solid framerates with a couple hiccups here and there with big explosions, I honestly have no issues. Definitely not as bad as alot of people are making it out to be or maybe I'm just lucky

    The writing (story-wise) is okay, nothing too special, luckily not too predictable or boring. the voice acting is above average and the jokes are... Well... kinda bad, but also kind of funny in an old-person-trying-to-be-hip kind of way

    The guns are back and boy, are they back. In borderlands 2 and TPS, I really only used Jakobs weapons, every other gun felt pretty inferior (unless they were legendary) because the other in-game weapon manufacturers weren't really viable in all situations like Jakobs weapons were, but in Borderlands 3, this issue is not only resolved, but conquered. Every weapon manufacturer feels completely different from one another and (aside from atlas) all of the guns I've found were very viable and fun to use, and even though they weren't viable in EVERY situation (like Jakobs) they definitely filled their roles alot better. They all feel unique and powerful in their own way

    The new playable vault hunters are fun to listen to and fun to play, they all feel extremely unique compared to one another, and the skills and augments really change up the way you play. The skins and cosmetics are nic and the new ability to change the color palette of your favorite skin ands an unprecedented level of customization.

    The enemies aren't nearly as cool or interesting as Handsome Jack but, come on, can you really expect anyone to live up to him? The boss fights really shine in this game, there's alot of them and they're all unique, the loot drops are good, and sometimes even a bit generous so farming these guys is very much worth it. Especially for their boss-unique loot, which returns from the previous games.

    The locations and planets look great, aside from some awkward lighting. The explorable planets are unique and the Flora and fauna definitely immerse you in it's world. They all feel so different from eachother, from the dry dusty Pandora we all love, the swampy Eden-6 and now, exploring and getting around is easier than ever, the lack of need for a fast travel machine to teleport around is an amazing change that makes back-tracking and moving between areas much faster and easier, and with different vehicles to choose from, it's incredibly easy to just go around and discover stuff.

    Despite all these great things, the game isn't without it's faults. A couple personal gripes I have with the game are 1. The needless Epic Games Exclusivity 2. Randy Pitchforks himself 3. Horizontal only split screen (???!!! Why) 4. Alot of really dumb poop-jokes. 5. Lack of borderlands 3 forums on epic games. (I hate having to use 3rd party review sites.
    But other than that, it's a fun game with alot to do. If you didn't like the previous borderlands games, this isn't really for you, if you did, you'll love it    … Expand
  19. PineappleSummer
    Sep 15, 2019
    9
    Apart from the bugs which people have reported and the performance issues (both of which I somehow haven't noticed yet on a bloody GTX 760) the game itself is great. Gunplay has greatly improved and the skill trees have a lot more options now than "you get more grenades". They also reward exploration a bit more than "here's a badass rank" which is a huge improvement imo.
  20. SugarHBear
    Sep 15, 2019
    8
    I'm having a blast and cannot wait for crossplay to finally play Borderlands in coop. I like how the variety of guns allows you to enjoy different play styles.

    The story is pretty crap so far (cults... fascinating), but on the positive side this just lets you focus on the arcadey destruction. I also like the quirky humor.

    I haven't suffered any performance issues so far on my GTX 1080 Ti.
  21. Underground_Evo
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    An excellent continuation of the Borderlands series, Randy Pitchford and his team really made a good game.
  22. cautiousbadger
    Sep 15, 2019
    4
    Worse than Destiny 2. It just blows my mind this is being considered as a AAA game in 2019...
  23. 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!
  24. zainag
    Sep 15, 2019
    4
    I'm not sure why this game performs as poorly as it does. I have an RTX 2080 and coming from Gears 5 where my frame rates were generally over 80 this one seems stuck below 60. Like the graphics look the same as borderlands 2 and I was getting around 100fps there. The frametime is the worst as it seems to be jumping all over the place. I've even had 2 crashes already, I should never haveI'm not sure why this game performs as poorly as it does. I have an RTX 2080 and coming from Gears 5 where my frame rates were generally over 80 this one seems stuck below 60. Like the graphics look the same as borderlands 2 and I was getting around 100fps there. The frametime is the worst as it seems to be jumping all over the place. I've even had 2 crashes already, I should never have pre-ordered this game.… Expand
  25. Cooperton
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    Its exactly what i wanted and expected from a borderlands sequel. What i didnt expect, and was happily surprised by is the deoth of the skill trees. Its no longer about beelining to a single capstone.
  26. NCHN
    Sep 15, 2019
    1
    Если коротко: Плохая оптимизация и отсутствие контента. Убогий сюжет с персами.
    До финиша не осилил.
  27. tzbfatdabs
    Sep 15, 2019
    3
    Gameplay and sounds are all great. Why the low score? Performance issues and the fact that from the moment you leave pandora, the game turns into one big hunk of virtue signaling politically correct junk. Which is very odd and dissapointing when compared to borderlands 2, which I have played through mkre than a dozen times. Where borderlands 2 didn't care ablut being offensive, borderlandsGameplay and sounds are all great. Why the low score? Performance issues and the fact that from the moment you leave pandora, the game turns into one big hunk of virtue signaling politically correct junk. Which is very odd and dissapointing when compared to borderlands 2, which I have played through mkre than a dozen times. Where borderlands 2 didn't care ablut being offensive, borderlands 3 seems to give off the same vibe as those punk bands that act like they're against the mainstream and rebels, while just being the most milktoast garbage out there.… Expand
  28. J4d
    Sep 15, 2019
    8


    I'll keep my review simple Pros: Story is pretty good The guns feel better than the previous games Graphics Characters Social features (being about to view friends characters and match making for proving grounds ect) Soundtrack Jokes Cooperation (being about to join friends at any level) lots of replay value Skill trees Cons: Navigating the fast travel menu can be a bit

    I'll keep my review simple
    Pros:
    Story is pretty good
    The guns feel better than the previous games
    Graphics
    Characters
    Social features (being about to view friends characters and match making for proving grounds ect)
    Soundtrack
    Jokes
    Cooperation (being about to join friends at any level)
    lots of replay value
    Skill trees

    Cons:
    Navigating the fast travel menu can be a bit annoying
    A bug where Brick got stuck on top of a barrel and kept dying so we couldn't turn in the quest (this wasn't such a big problem as we just had to reload the area again. Also this didn't happen in my 2nd play through)
    When joining a friends game sometimes the cut scenes audio was delayed (Although my friend was playing on a very low end laptop and his game would freeze for like half a second at time. The audio delay only seemed to happen when his game froze so it might have just been an error on his end as we never had this problem while i was hosting)

    Summary:
    This game easily tops the previous games in the series its got a great story, great villains, (Not as good as Handsome Jack but still good) the guns feel amazing and so many quality of life improvements. And while i had a couple of bugs this game could have easily been a 9/10 if the bugs are improved (will update when fixed). The only reason this game doesn't get a 10 is really because the villains don't quite live up to Handsome Jack. But aside from that I highly suggest ignoring the negative reviews for this game and at least try it for yourself. Maybe give it a few weeks for all the bugs to be patched, whilst i personally didn't encounter many bugs and my game ran smoothly on ultra ranging 60 to 100 fps, i am aware that might not be the case for everyone. All i ask is that you give the game a go you will have the time of your life.    … Expand
  29. plasmalaser1
    Sep 15, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Epic store sellouts Randy Pitch ford and Gearbox made a game that is almost identical to the last 3 BL games and are swimming in cash from the soulless masses that don't give a f about consumer practices. You're the reason why EA still can make **** games and are still in business. Can't wait until this is cracked, but it will probably suck either way.… Expand
  30. Ewall198
    Sep 15, 2019
    2
    Great game. Terrible performance.
    I have an incredibly powerful computer but the optimization is so bad that if I try to use snipers the game starts stuttering like crazy. Barely playable on the lowest settings

    Computer Specs
    Core: intel-i5
    You: GTX 1070
    Ram: 32Gb
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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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