Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

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  1. dj244
    Oct 17, 2014
    2
    2/10 nie polecam.
    10 hours long DLC for 60$. So booooring. 2/10 again nie polecam.
    If u want waste 10 hours of your life play this game with your Friend. U will be 2/10 nie polecam for sure.
  2. akarnokd
    Oct 23, 2014
    7
    Interesting in-between installment. The story is acceptable, the new gameplay mechanics is mostly okay. I played BL2 a lot of times, and lately with mods that let me run faster and jump higher, making the backtracking much easier, so TPS' mechanics was familiar, but with the welcome stop-the-flying-and-land ability. There is a modest amount of backtracking and ton of edges and invisibleInteresting in-between installment. The story is acceptable, the new gameplay mechanics is mostly okay. I played BL2 a lot of times, and lately with mods that let me run faster and jump higher, making the backtracking much easier, so TPS' mechanics was familiar, but with the welcome stop-the-flying-and-land ability. There is a modest amount of backtracking and ton of edges and invisible walls that hinder most direct route. Sometimes I was caught up in slightly tilted surfaces and some small steps my character couldn't step over. The game was quite stable but hung a few times until my internet connection returned. At first I thought the butt-slam and the huge amount of elemental barrels will be fantastic, but 90% of my deaths were caused by those barrels and unwanted slams around them. Otherwise, most boss battles felt easier. I found a few bugged challenges and some quite evil ones. I'm not really satisfied with the loot quality in TPS; since it has a bigger pool for the random loot to chose from, It becomes even less likely you get a better version of your current favorite weapon. I got a nice sniper rifle at level 12 and had to retain it till level 23 to get the next better with the same elemental damage. The grinder is a nice addition but still random enough and due to the backpack limit, you'll end up hoarding the to-be-grinded weapons much longer than before. The legendary drop rate seems to be lower as well. The mouse look felt a bit strange, quantized, so targeting distant enemies was difficult due to large jumps even for the slightest mouse movements. The voiceover is good and the character talkback is a good addition, but since I'm not familiar with the Australian word jokes and style, It wasn't as funny for me as BL2. The location and background music is not memorable at all sadly. Some say one shouldn't consider the price as a factor int the score, which I agree with if the said game is really good, otherwise you'll feel regret about your impatience till a sale. I would say, this is what a 90s expansion packs looked like; almost an entire standalone game but still overshadowed by the main game. Which is sad because I'm sure a lot of design and development effort went into it. I'm not sure if I'll buy any of the DLCs on this one.… Expand
  3. orctown-troll
    Oct 16, 2014
    5
    The problem with Borderlands goes back to the original game and the recipe that all the teams have stuck with TOO LONG. The combat (ITSELF) is NOT interesting. Finding new and better guns IS Interesting for a bit but that dies as you reach the level cap. The character builds are NOT interesting. So what are we playing for? It has to be the STORY. And here stands the PROBLEM. The storyThe problem with Borderlands goes back to the original game and the recipe that all the teams have stuck with TOO LONG. The combat (ITSELF) is NOT interesting. Finding new and better guns IS Interesting for a bit but that dies as you reach the level cap. The character builds are NOT interesting. So what are we playing for? It has to be the STORY. And here stands the PROBLEM. The story right through Borderlands (ALL THREE BIG ONES) is BAD! Look what happened to all the DLC for Borderlands 2 which consists basically of terrible 'jokes' and 'memes' rather than anything serious! All the DLCs were TERRIBLE in all caps. Really dreadful. So what we have here is the excruciatingly boring and unfunny Borderlands story again. More of the same. I think the writers don't really understand comedy or qualify as comedic writers. Comedy is used by people to alleviate existential but real PAIN. The Borderlands world is a cell shaded comic book game world where death and 'suffering simply can't be taken seriously. There is no need in such a world for extra comedy. Instead there is a need for some 'SERIOUS' themes to big this funny world some 'believable' GRAVITY. This game was pretty much doomed to fail because 2K has been showing their ignorance by giving us lots and lots of REALLY terrible DLC for BL2. This game is just more of the same. Definitely don't buy it now or the season pass. Gearbox and 2K do not deserve your faith. If previous DLC is anything to go by the DLC for this will be even worse. I think 2K Australia did OK with this but it's hard to make a truly good game where the men at the top have not diagnosed where their franchise is lacking: IT'S THE WRITING. It needs a TON of weight to balance out the excess of light-hearted 'comedy'. MORE GRAVITY not less.

    Orctowngrot    … Expand
  4. 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
  5. saurabh631
    Oct 16, 2014
    7
    not a really next gen game but as a fps it is cool and enjoyable,there is not much improvement from the previous games of the series but still its a fun ride...go for it
  6. Negativs
    Nov 2, 2014
    7
    Well,it isn't the BEST that 2K can bring us,but a LOT of people buyed this game for one thing,and only ONE thing:Claptrap.

    I will not count this game bad,but this game should be DLC in Borderlands 2. But the game's story is actually well made,but gamers say that graphics are always the same on Borderlands franchise.Graphics should be same on Borderlands franchise. And i'm sad,because    Well,it isn't the BEST that 2K can bring us,but a LOT of people buyed this game for one thing,and only ONE thing:Claptrap.

    I will not count this game bad,but this game should be DLC in Borderlands 2.
    But the game's story is actually well made,but gamers say that graphics are always the same on Borderlands franchise.Graphics should be same on Borderlands franchise.
    And i'm sad,because one thing that i wanted,is the song:Stephen Walking-Claptrap...    … Expand
  7. 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
  8. Orderan
    Nov 5, 2014
    6
    Feels way too much like borderlands 2.5 (or 1.5 since it happens before in the timeline). The gameplay changes are not what you would expect for a new 60 $ game.
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. 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."
  15. 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
  16. oilreg
    Oct 23, 2014
    6
    I loved playing B1, B2 and therefore i was most curious about this release. So to make it short, the Pre- Sequel is more like a DLC, you can play thru all Main and Sidemissions in less then 24h. the Game itself has in its current version still quite a few bugs, you often have to quite the map, the game in order to get a working map, where a exit simply didnt exist before. Most annyoyinI loved playing B1, B2 and therefore i was most curious about this release. So to make it short, the Pre- Sequel is more like a DLC, you can play thru all Main and Sidemissions in less then 24h. the Game itself has in its current version still quite a few bugs, you often have to quite the map, the game in order to get a working map, where a exit simply didnt exist before. Most annyoyin are the time consuming Dialogues which can be skipped and are just toooooo stupid. On some of the missions you need to have mission equipment and therefore you need to hear out the whole crap otherwise you can do the mission to begin with. ..... In Short, everything which was Bad about Borderland 2 they put more into BPS. The whole story is short and does often not really make sense at all. Some Level and Map Design is outright Stupid. Basically i should rate the game a 4-5 but i love the whole story a lot and comparing it with real trash games which get better rating then a 4-5 it would be unfair cause its still fun to play but full price game for a 24h playthrough is really a bit a ripp off style.… Expand
  17. tindus123
    Nov 12, 2014
    7
    So, good news and bad news. The bad news is that Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel plays pretty much like a big expansion pack for Borderlands 2. The good news on the other hand is that Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel plays pretty much like a big expansion pack for Borderlands 2.

    In other words, if you liked Borderlands 2 and you want some more of that (with some fun new additions like laser    So, good news and bad news. The bad news is that Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel plays pretty much like a big expansion pack for Borderlands 2. The good news on the other hand is that Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel plays pretty much like a big expansion pack for Borderlands 2.

    In other words, if you liked Borderlands 2 and you want some more of that (with some fun new additions like laser weapons, new elemental effects, low-gravity fun and all-new environments) this should be a no-brainer.    … Expand
  18. BrupcatBR
    Oct 28, 2014
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i got ultra disappointed, waited so long for a new borderlands and i got this. its very fun, but tho....are you serious? the ending let me very happy about the "War is coming and you will need all the vault hunters you can" Borderlands 3 annouced? maybe... but the game close to the others on the series, it is awesome and just so short. its VERY awesome but the other games....its the shortest game ever. the game is good, but could be a lot better. the ending was awesome with lili wanting to kill athena, and that "thing" that is called "???" in the game appears again. even for all of this, i still recommend you playing it. 7/10. its good, just could be a lot of times better.… 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. Aerotactics
    Dec 19, 2014
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Couldn't play this game for more than a half hour.

    Let's start from the beginning. As a Big fan of BL and BL2, I had hope for this game, and gave it an open-mind. Through some Gearbox discussion, I heard about this game way back when, and was excited for it. I thought it would be fun.

    From the beginning, before the game starts, the famous "skag scene" for this game was less than exciting. In the previous titles, the opening scene with a skag always set the beginning of the game in my opinion, and that scene was decent in BL2, but was inadequate in this title. You're looking at the skag, then the skag has bandits around it, that's the opening.

    The start of gameplay shows you meeting ClapTrap, but not even that lasts the time it did in previous titles. The base is immediately under attack, ClapTrap tosses you a kit, you already have a gun for some reason, and you're in battle within a couple minute. There's no entrance whatsoever. No storyline, just you getting gear and fighting.

    Oh, then you get to fight FOR the **** that took over Hyperion. I understand this is before the second game, and he hasn't quite taken over yet. It is still a great big middle finger to the player if they've followed the story line of the second game.

    You're then launched onto the moon, where you meet the first quest giver there. You're then asked to travel without air and unlock a locked building. This is where I happen to run across those new...geo-lizard things, died a few times in front of that door because of my noob weapons, finally cleared it out long enough to get inside and get an Oxygen mask.

    Then after that you're asked to go kill someone. Simple enough right? Wrong. On the way there, you are required to fight several enemies without any cover, all you get to do is jump around avoiding fire, and trying to ground-pound, then running and refilling your oxygen while being shot at.

    When I finally reached the guy you have to kill, I gave up after several deaths, realizing I couldn't defeat him with the new mechanics, as well as the fact he has baddies spawning all over, is constantly making the ground electrified, and has an overpowered weapon.

    That's the first 30 minutes (or more) of game play, from my perspective.    … Expand
  22. 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
  23. speedfreakz
    Oct 18, 2014
    4
    Did i like the game - Yes i did. Was it worth 60$ - no it is not. Thats why i didnt buy it, i play it from my friends account and i must admint i would be so mad at myself if i gave 60$ for this. I am a huge fan of borderlands series and i am really happy that they didnt changed the game too much,(why change something that is proven to be good) but...for the pricetag of 60$ come on. IDid i like the game - Yes i did. Was it worth 60$ - no it is not. Thats why i didnt buy it, i play it from my friends account and i must admint i would be so mad at myself if i gave 60$ for this. I am a huge fan of borderlands series and i am really happy that they didnt changed the game too much,(why change something that is proven to be good) but...for the pricetag of 60$ come on. I would gladly buy 4 copies of it if it was 20$ per copy to send it to my friends, but since it was way too much than that, i listened voices in my head for once and didnt pre-order it.

    I guess i will spend well saved money on something else especially knowing that there is a DLC coming that will cost 30$ more..i mean 90$ for this...hah laugh.

    Gl to all potential buyers, its your money do what you want, but...just use your brain for once.    … Expand
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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.
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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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