Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

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  1. mizo_ghost
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    finally Borderlands The Pre-Sequel coming out :D

    i dont know whats the wrong with reviews

    but

    This game is a game of the year for me +Middle Earth Shadow of Mordor
  2. Wickedmarx
    Oct 30, 2015
    9
    Borderlands the sequel is a great installment to the franchise, but it suffers from living under the shadow of its predecessor. People complain about how its so similar to borderlands 2. To be honest is that such a bad thing?This game should not be bashed for knowing its own identity. So yes borderlands the presequel plays like its game of the year predecessor with a few extra things. YouBorderlands the sequel is a great installment to the franchise, but it suffers from living under the shadow of its predecessor. People complain about how its so similar to borderlands 2. To be honest is that such a bad thing?This game should not be bashed for knowing its own identity. So yes borderlands the presequel plays like its game of the year predecessor with a few extra things. You get two types of vehicles with different loadouts. Gun battles have been taken from the ground to in the air in zero gravity where you can slam down on opponent's.(simultaneously shoot them in the face if you please) The presequel also boasts the best cast of vault hunters the franchise has ever had. Each character represents a different angle to the story. The fact that each character reacts slightly differently to dialogue brings a tonal change to the story. Athena is clearly the main character because to story is told through her, so theres a little more narrative when playing as athena. Claptrap brings a certain darkness and sadness to the story especially at the end of "claptraps claptastic voyage" Wilhelm and Nisha are made out to be clear bad guys seeming to agree with what ever jack decides to do. There is a great origins story that was told in this game accept it was broken into pieces for DLC purposes. Claptastic voyage is the true ending to the game and should have been included in full version. Being a borderlands title i expected more DLC with the season pass. More origin stories could have been told through DLC Like how Wilhelm became the badass we fight in borderlands 2. How does jack get nisha her own town, and last but not least what happens to Athena after all this. These topics are things as a fan would pay to see. Borderlands to presequel is a good installment in the series but it does not push things forward. It attempts to add more depth to the characters but its cut short. This game has alot of replay value like the other borderlands but doesnt live up to the legend of borderlands 2. As a fan i expected more DLC granted "claptastic voyage" was great ,it left me wanting more. This game is about two DLC packs short of being a perfect 10. I want to see the aftermath stories of each character, especially the origins of wilhelm and how he became a robot.… Expand
  3. BloodaxeUK
    Oct 18, 2014
    8
    It's alright. It's essentially more Borderlands. If you liked previous Borderlands titles, then you're in the right place. If you have never played a Borderlands game, I'd suggest playing one of the previous titles before you buy this. If you don't like any of the previous Borderlands games, then why are you even reading this?
  4. koval321
    Nov 24, 2015
    9
    its ok game, many original stuff in it, to me its like standalone dlc rather than real game I wouldn't say its better from B2, or even B1 but it have moments comparable to them
  5. LSPanda
    Oct 20, 2014
    9
    If you've player borderlands 2, the pre sequel is a must play!! The loot drops feel more balanced, and the new mechanics such as low gravity work extremely well. My main worry was the oxygen, and how it drains just by being in zero atmosphere, however enemies often drop refills and there are many areas with atmosphere. The story is better than that of borderlands 2 in my opinion,If you've player borderlands 2, the pre sequel is a must play!! The loot drops feel more balanced, and the new mechanics such as low gravity work extremely well. My main worry was the oxygen, and how it drains just by being in zero atmosphere, however enemies often drop refills and there are many areas with atmosphere. The story is better than that of borderlands 2 in my opinion, especially the development of Jack. The playable character are each extremely well done and the upgrade trees add a lot of variety to cater for most play styles. My main issue is with the mission layouts: They stay very much like the previous games with objectives being very far apart at points, and there is a lot of backtracking! However, the enemy variety throughout levels makes each story and side mission varied as do the locals.… Expand
  6. Satan665
    Oct 18, 2014
    9
    jesus christ why is the game getting all this hate. Yes its not as good as borderlands 2 but its still good, and yes there are some valid reasons to not like it but from most of the reviews its stupid(like one of them was i couldnt kill a boss.
  7. jurofaro
    Oct 19, 2014
    10
    Not sure why there are so many haters, I played both games. Preferred Borderlands 2 over the first one, but Pre-sequel is still very entertaining and the story of how jack became bad is awesome. I am playing it 2nd time now in hardened mode and it is still great. Didn't find the environment boring a bit, playing on ultra and everything looks amazing. Love jumping and smashing and find O2 aNot sure why there are so many haters, I played both games. Preferred Borderlands 2 over the first one, but Pre-sequel is still very entertaining and the story of how jack became bad is awesome. I am playing it 2nd time now in hardened mode and it is still great. Didn't find the environment boring a bit, playing on ultra and everything looks amazing. Love jumping and smashing and find O2 a great addition. If you enjoyed playing Borderlands go for it.… Expand
  8. HairyGrenade
    Oct 19, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This new borderlands game is totally worth it in my opinion. People complaining about the UI being the same as well as pacing problems and so on make no sense what so ever. You can cleary recognize all those issues in the gameplay shown before the games release. This game for huge borderlands fans like myself is very good. This new borderlands game has a good story and does a great job telling what happened before The first borderlands and the second (This game is placed in between both.)

    I do wish the UI was altered atleast a little bit, but the UI being the same isn't that big of a deal, content is. Pre-order bonus was pretty fun, but I wish there was a little more to it. They also already annouced that 4 DLC's will be coming out for this and who knows what else they will add in the future. There are tons of new guns and the combat is very well done, I have fun just killing eneimies tryting to get XP. Now that I'm lvl 50 I liek to join other's games and help them out on the campaign. This borderlands is the ony one I could do True Vault hunter mode on and enjoy every bit of the story once again.

    Side quests add so much to the game and there is a good chunk of side quests to do while doing the main story. It took me 18 hours to complete the whole game (Main story and side quests.) The Stingray vehicle is my personal favorite vehicle in all of the borderlands, it is very fun to drive and you won't want to get off it. The new Cryo weapons that freeze enemies are really addicting to use, There's just something about freezing an enemy and shattering their remains in ice shards that satisfy me.

    The Low gravity is fun to use all over the map to make epic jumps to get loot chests that seem like they are impossible to get to as well as jump pads that boost you high in the air. The game now has O2 kits or Oz kits that give you a supply of oxygen to use a second boost or "Double Jump." Although they help get you places faster the Oxygen will get lower everytime you use it and will replenish when you activate an Oxygen bubble or go into a building that is protected with an Oxygen door. AND WHO DOESN'T LIKE THE BUTT SLAM. The butt slam feature is something I use in almsot every battle, Same elemental effect as guns there is corrosive, cryo, burning, and shock ones you can get and upgrade. The butt slam is connected to your Oz kits which you can upgrade and get a higher supply of Oxygen to use.

    There's also a new feature in the game you can use called the "Grinder" This will let you try numerous recipes of 3 wepaons that you put in the grinder. If it's a recipe press "Q" to grind it and it will pop out a new weapon from the 3 weapons you put in. (You can get a legendary from the grinder by putting 2 legendary guns in and 1 purple. Creating a legendary gun in the grinder is an achievement" While using the grinder, what ever weapon type is on the bottom bos (3rd gun) will be the weapon type you get. So if it's a pistol on the bottom you will grind together a pistol etc.

    P.S. The inventory bug is in this game as well.

    Overall, I give this game an 8 out of 10, Pacing issues as we all know, same UI, and inventory bug.    … Expand
  9. Leathaface
    Oct 20, 2014
    8
    I put 412 hours in Borderlands 2 and let me tell you, pound for pound, this title is no less fun than Borderlands 2. The gameplay hasn't been demoted, there are new enemies and types of weapons. New game mechanics have been incorporated, none of which I feel have taken away from the Borderlands franchise.

    I definitely had several "woah" moments in the game when I was flabbergasted by    I put 412 hours in Borderlands 2 and let me tell you, pound for pound, this title is no less fun than Borderlands 2. The gameplay hasn't been demoted, there are new enemies and types of weapons. New game mechanics have been incorporated, none of which I feel have taken away from the Borderlands franchise.

    I definitely had several "woah" moments in the game when I was flabbergasted by the quality of the gameplay and the scale of the fights. The gameplay (like BL2) is amazing, fastpaced and exhilarating. It took me 23.5 hours to beat the story, without finishing most of the side quests. I also didn't explore some fairly big parts of the map, where those unfinished sidequests could have led me too.

    The dialogue was funny for me, I definitely laughed out loud more than a couple of times. Each Vault Hunter has their unique dialogue when addresing NPC's, so i'm sure more laughs await on subsequent playthroughs. (I hear Claptrap's dialogue is especially funny.)

    I paid 35 Euros for the game on the from an online retailer. I will replay the game with all the characters, not only on normal mode but also on True Vault Hunter Mode. I know there is a minimum of 150 hours of gameplay waiting for me. I think it is worth the price. As someone who greatly enjoyed Borderlands 2, this title definitely ticked of all the boxes for me. I know the game isn't as vast as Borderlands 2 or has as much content, but did Borderlands 1 have as much content either?

    A solid 8/10 for me. I'm really glad I picked up the game and I know i'll be coming back many times more.    … Expand
  10. boogieface101
    Nov 13, 2014
    8
    this game takes a definite + from me,why? well first lets talk about how good the combat is,you might think it's simple run and gun but no you have to use your characters ability wisely and at the right time,not only that you could really utilize the electricity mechanic to take out a shield instantly,it's these kind of mechanics that make you think strategically in the game,other thanthis game takes a definite + from me,why? well first lets talk about how good the combat is,you might think it's simple run and gun but no you have to use your characters ability wisely and at the right time,not only that you could really utilize the electricity mechanic to take out a shield instantly,it's these kind of mechanics that make you think strategically in the game,other than that there's the fire weapons that kill enemy's that don't have a shield up very quickly… Expand
  11. Strider
    Oct 16, 2014
    10
    This is Borderlands, to the core, and a great credit to the franchise.

    Low gravity combat, lasers, cryo effects, both new and re-imagined enemies, and a metric crap ton of that classic Borderlands humor we have come to love so much. Love the new characters, and ... you can play as Claptrap. Yeah ... lol. I enjoy seeing the story leading up to BL2, and some of the side mission stories    This is Borderlands, to the core, and a great credit to the franchise.

    Low gravity combat, lasers, cryo effects, both new and re-imagined enemies, and a metric crap ton of that classic Borderlands humor we have come to love so much. Love the new characters, and ... you can play as Claptrap. Yeah ... lol.

    I enjoy seeing the story leading up to BL2, and some of the side mission stories are cool as well. Seeing Jack be ... nice. The birth of the robot army. But, I will stop there, no spoilers.

    As I write this, I see a small flood of spam in the reviews, people hating on the game for various reasons. Everyone is most definitely entitled to their opinions, but a lot of what I am reading makes no sense. This is NOT a DLC or expansion, it's a full on game in it's own right.

    People saying the humor is lacking, really? Have they actually played it? The humor is spot on for the BL series. Complaining that some weapon designs and textures were the same as in BL2. Well of course it is, it takes place right before BL2.

    People complaining about the $60 price tag, and while I am have been a long time critic of overpriced games, there is most defiantly $60 worth of game here. If you go for the full Borderlands experience, it's going to take you dozens of hours to complete, per character. Like all of the other BL games, we have coop as well. So I am not sure what people are complaining about.

    Oh well, I guess some people just really like to complain. They hate it when you change something, they hate it when you leave it the same, sometimes you just can't win. Borderlands have become one of the largest, most popular, and most recognized franchises in the gaming industry. So it's expected to attract some hate.

    Rest assured, it's unwarranted. If you truly enjoy Borderlands, then you will enjoy The Pre-Sequel.    … Expand
  12. ingway
    Oct 16, 2014
    8
    Sounds like the nay-sayers are just burnt out on the series. I on the other hand still enjoy playing Borderlands and the Pre-Sequel is no different. It's challenging enough to make you work for progression, and it's entertaining enough to keep you jumping in - even if it is for a few missions at a time and for anyone who's been here since BL1, there's no such thing as . I'm liking it, evenSounds like the nay-sayers are just burnt out on the series. I on the other hand still enjoy playing Borderlands and the Pre-Sequel is no different. It's challenging enough to make you work for progression, and it's entertaining enough to keep you jumping in - even if it is for a few missions at a time and for anyone who's been here since BL1, there's no such thing as . I'm liking it, even though there isn't much new - but that's not a bad thing. Gearbox has a good thing going with BL and this is a solid addition to the series.… Expand
  13. Garfoodle
    Oct 14, 2014
    9
    Whilst it's not the best game in the world.it still fun and funny. I mean,move logged 5 hours on it this morning,and I've been liking it. It seems like I'll get a few hundred hours out of it, because, you know, guns.
    Besides, I am a Cyborg with a Laser outta Ghost Busters,and when I reload,it explodes on my enemies. I win.
  14. therowdy
    Oct 14, 2014
    9
    100% objective review here. If you loved bl2 you will love this. It has the same graphics and same mechanics. With some new twists and new loot. It isnt revolutionary but it is hella fun. If you have never played a borderlands game. Then i would buy Borderlands 2 first and then work your way to this. Otherwise, buy this **** and have some fun.
  15. guitargod4
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    this is a borderlands game for 1. game play and story is just flat out awesome. its funny and beautiful. just because it is a pre sequal or uses the same engine as borderlands 2 doesnt mean it cant be a fantastic game. i love this game already and i know im going to spend a lot of the next few years on it just like the first two.
  16. alla0222
    Oct 18, 2014
    10
    For all the people saying this was like borderlands 2. It was supposed to be like the 2 borderlands. they said it them self´s. If all the people did watch what the borderlands crew said you would know what this game was all about. Personal, as i did watch what they did have to say, i think this game is really funny. and with big supplies of DLC i cant wait. I RECOMMEND this game toFor all the people saying this was like borderlands 2. It was supposed to be like the 2 borderlands. they said it them self´s. If all the people did watch what the borderlands crew said you would know what this game was all about. Personal, as i did watch what they did have to say, i think this game is really funny. and with big supplies of DLC i cant wait. I RECOMMEND this game to everyone who liked the Borderlands 2 game. If you want a similar game and to know the story this is the game to get!
    i did give this a 10 instead of a 8 cause it has such a bad user score. Thats why you look up what the developers say.. ffs don´t mind the cry babies.    … Expand
  17. Costs1129
    Nov 2, 2014
    8
    Had this been a $15 DLC it would have been a 8 or 9. As a standalone, it is a 6 (with a pity boost, because I appreciate their work on BL2). All in all, the game was done so fast I never felt the need to plan. Some great laughs, but mostly "meh."
  18. Saoshiba
    Dec 9, 2014
    10
    The Pre Sequel is here, the game has been greatly improved since the days of Borderlands 2 the graphics are better the AI is better and (In my opinion) the most important thing was the character development other then the echo you start with, the characters have dialog specifically for them and they actually speak back to the mission. All in all this game may have flaws with a more slowThe Pre Sequel is here, the game has been greatly improved since the days of Borderlands 2 the graphics are better the AI is better and (In my opinion) the most important thing was the character development other then the echo you start with, the characters have dialog specifically for them and they actually speak back to the mission. All in all this game may have flaws with a more slow paced fighting style but I still love it!… Expand
  19. eyb0ss
    Nov 18, 2014
    8
    Sigh.
    I am so disappointed in Gearbox. Talk about a flop, this is without a doubt the worst game in the series. Nothing is as good as it was in the past games. BL1 did balance better. BL2 did dialog, story, and weapon diversity better. The story COULD have been great, if we had a central funny and love/hate-able villain like BL2 did. The only reason BL2 worked as well as it did is    Sigh.
    I am so disappointed in Gearbox. Talk about a flop, this is without a doubt the worst game in the series. Nothing is as good as it was in the past games. BL1 did balance better. BL2 did dialog, story, and weapon diversity better. The story COULD have been great, if we had a central funny and love/hate-able villain like BL2 did. The only reason BL2 worked as well as it did is Handsome Jack. In the pre-sequel we were given the promise of more handsome jack, the cocky, funny, ego-maniac that we all loved to hate. None-the-less borderlands is still a great formula and the gameplay is hella fun and interesting. I will say, however, if you didn't like the past Borderlands, this game will do nothing to dissuade you. It has a new world with new areas and is honestly only a few hours longer than Tiny Tinas DLC in Borderlands 2. The game is fine and fun, but if you are tired of borderlands, or never warmed up to the series in the first place, This game is a waste of your money.    … Expand
  20. horrorreviews
    Nov 16, 2014
    9
    Despite little changes to the gameplay itself, BL-PS is still a great open world shooter. The story is very well developed and there is still a lot of things to explore and do. There is no doubt you could spend several hundred hours in this game between looting, exploring, quests, multiple characters and DLC. I do like that it feels similar but there should have been a bit more at least inDespite little changes to the gameplay itself, BL-PS is still a great open world shooter. The story is very well developed and there is still a lot of things to explore and do. There is no doubt you could spend several hundred hours in this game between looting, exploring, quests, multiple characters and DLC. I do like that it feels similar but there should have been a bit more at least in loot variety. Not quite the masterpiece that was BL2 but there is still a lot of fun to be had in this game and I would recommend it… Expand
  21. Hackor22
    Oct 14, 2014
    9
    Who Loves Borderlands 2 he loves than really Borderlands The Pre Sequel. I play it for 45 min actual and i am crying because of pain from laughing. That Game is so Awesome go and get your copy now :D
  22. Xiang
    Oct 23, 2014
    8
    This is Borderlands 2 on the moon. That is both a blessing and a curse. By that I mean that I loved Borderlands 2 (as many others did as well) and this game is just as enjoyable; however, it doesn't add anything that makes it feel like it's own, different game. In a very real sense, you could consider this a really big Borderlands 2 expansion. Case in point: The ending (I won't spoilThis is Borderlands 2 on the moon. That is both a blessing and a curse. By that I mean that I loved Borderlands 2 (as many others did as well) and this game is just as enjoyable; however, it doesn't add anything that makes it feel like it's own, different game. In a very real sense, you could consider this a really big Borderlands 2 expansion. Case in point: The ending (I won't spoil anything) is a clear set-up for a Borderlands 3. Some people have been calling it lazy, which I certainly can't disagree with.

    That being said, the game is still really fun. The new characters are really cool, the story still has its snarky dialogue and oddball missions, and the new items/weapons they added are fun. It's not a short game--and of course you have TVHM (they're version of game-plus)--and DLCs are on the way, so I don't at all feel cheated by it.

    In conclusion, don't get too scared with all the negative reviews and try to be objective. If you enjoyed Borderlands 2 and don't feel like it bored you easily, then you'll really enjoy this game; if you're looking for something entirely new for the series, then you might want to avoid it.    … Expand
  23. thethethe
    Oct 15, 2014
    8
    Big DLC, but its fun. Not worth full retail, but if you do find it for under 25 dollars someday, get it, it's like a little borderlands, so only worth a little.
  24. Jojack98
    Oct 18, 2014
    10
    So, here's the deal: Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is a great game for what it is. Is it innovative? Not particularly. However, is it epic loot-grabbing face-smashing double-jumping fun. It is not a hugely innovative new game, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Don't fix what isn't broken. They used the same UI and engine and everything from BL2, and to be honest, it was a littleSo, here's the deal: Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is a great game for what it is. Is it innovative? Not particularly. However, is it epic loot-grabbing face-smashing double-jumping fun. It is not a hugely innovative new game, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Don't fix what isn't broken. They used the same UI and engine and everything from BL2, and to be honest, it was a little disappointing. I was expecting SOME change on that front, but it's not a big deal as the BL2 UI and engine was perfectly fine. If you're a fan of Borderlands, you'll love it. If you've never played a Borderlands game in your life, you'll probably still love it. It's action-packed, humorous, and just plain fun.… Expand
  25. willfo
    Oct 15, 2014
    9
    Borderlands 2, but set in space Australia. This is a refinement on a formula that has served fans well, and will keep every fan happy. If you like the series, you will like this game.
  26. Canadaine
    Oct 17, 2014
    8
    I've played all 3 games now and find them all thoroughly enjoyable. This game is just another excellent creation by Gearbox in the Borderlands series, although it strikingly resembles Borderlands 2. The new game mechanics are very cool with the low gravity atmosphere and the butt slams. The storyline finally explains the connection between the first Borderlands and the second, but alsoI've played all 3 games now and find them all thoroughly enjoyable. This game is just another excellent creation by Gearbox in the Borderlands series, although it strikingly resembles Borderlands 2. The new game mechanics are very cool with the low gravity atmosphere and the butt slams. The storyline finally explains the connection between the first Borderlands and the second, but also adds in some characters you might have known from the other games as playable. It seems like everyone in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel speaks with an Australian accent. Overall an excellent game and a success by Gearbox. Would recommend buying even for full price.… Expand
  27. quigonjim007
    Oct 15, 2014
    10
    This game is definitely more of the same, but when you are talking about Borderlands that is definitely not a bad thing. The zero g gravity, jumppads, oxygen conservation changes the way you approach travel and play, and different characters (Claptrap!) adds some charm to the series. Spoken dialogue by the characters also helps to flesh out the story of Handsome Jack. People that hateThis game is definitely more of the same, but when you are talking about Borderlands that is definitely not a bad thing. The zero g gravity, jumppads, oxygen conservation changes the way you approach travel and play, and different characters (Claptrap!) adds some charm to the series. Spoken dialogue by the characters also helps to flesh out the story of Handsome Jack. People that hate Gearbox please don't write negative reviews because you had a bad experience with Aliens Colonial Marines. This is a different game.… Expand
  28. Randomize34
    Oct 15, 2014
    10
    Stays true to the Borderlands series, and is Ooozing with funny comedy and banter. I love the new characters and skill trees. Playing the PC version and it looks great with it maxed out for its style. I will have tons of fun with this game for weeks to come. Let's hope they pump out some big DLC's quick i need MORE!!!

    And of course the game is as Crazy and Wacky as ever. Love it.
  29. jd_earthSHAKER
    Oct 17, 2014
    10
    I remember playing Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel really is another Borderlands. I quite enjoy the Rpg 1st shooter co-op, Although this doesn't bring anything entirely new, its still very enjoyable if you liked the first 2 which I very well did. Forever reason, maybe because of the production taking place in Australia, it might be funny and laughable for Australians.
  30. DimebagCaroll
    Oct 17, 2014
    9
    As it's meant to be more of the same, it does this perfectly, and exactly what you'd expect.. The added dialogues of the vault hunters makes it even more interesting. Next to that it's the most colorful Borderlands yet! Really great.
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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 55 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 55
  3. Negative: 0 out of 55
  1. CD-Action
    Dec 13, 2014
    75
    Derivative, but also colorful, absurd and fun. If you played one Borderlands game, you played them all. [Dec 2014, p.56]
  2. Digital Trends
    Nov 25, 2014
    50
    There isn’t a AAA game out there that doesn’t exist to make money, but Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel stumps for dollars in a brazenly insipid way. It’s a paint-by-numbers effort, almost from top to bottom.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Nov 25, 2014
    76
    2K delivered exactly what it promised: a derivative game which nevertheless deserves to be completed in single-player for the story. And then maybe one more play through with a friend or two, just to shoot stuff and kid around, before setting Pre-Sequel aside until DLCs come. Just as it always is with Borderlands. [Dec 2014, p.64]
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