Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

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  1. DaCaLsTa777
    Nov 1, 2015
    9
    So, The Pre-Sequel is in my opinion the best game is the series for a number of reasons but I'll stick to the main points.

    1) The 2 new Weapon Variables. Cryo Element and Lasers are an absolute blast to use. Unlike Borderlands 2 in which Slag felt like a complete crutch item especially for playthrough 2. The Cryo Element is not only fun and powerful to use standalone but it's also    So, The Pre-Sequel is in my opinion the best game is the series for a number of reasons but I'll stick to the main points.

    1) The 2 new Weapon Variables. Cryo Element and Lasers are an absolute blast to use. Unlike Borderlands 2 in which Slag felt like a complete crutch item especially for playthrough 2. The Cryo Element is not only fun and powerful to use standalone but it's also brilliant for stuff like explosive and melee based builds.

    2) The Character Interactions feel significantly more genuine than they did in previous games. The Original Borderlands felt like you were played a faceless character and Borderlands 2 was better at fleshing out the Original Vault Hunters but the newest group still felt lacking in anything special. Except for Kreig and Gaige.

    3) I felt that they managed to begin creating much better narrative elements in future games due to how they treat the story in this one.

    4) The ClapTastic Voyage DLC was brillant (possibly better than the Tiny Tina Dragonkeep DLC) and the two DLC Characters (Jack's Doppelganger and Aureila) have great play styles and are very fun to slaughter things with.

    There are some downsides to the game.
    1) The Holdome DLC is really bad. It lacks any of the character from the Moxxi Underdome DLC and the only worthwhile things about it is the level cap and Axton/Gaige Interactions.

    2) Whilst I liked the whole Moon concept the environment felt quite bland and there was a lot of environment to go through, things felt very limited in colour palette until the Claptastic Voyage Showed up.

    Overall I think this game is very much worth your time. If you liked BL 1 and was Meh about BL 2. This might be the game for you.    … Expand
  2. Baconbeard
    Jan 15, 2016
    6
    Someone had a thing for platformers like Mario and got into the design team. Sometimes this game feels like a pinball machine rather than a shooter with all the dumb jump pads and horrible level design which in no way ha any real world functionality. Same old loot drops and very early on I gave up checking crates because they only contain ammo and no other interesting items. ReskinnedSomeone had a thing for platformers like Mario and got into the design team. Sometimes this game feels like a pinball machine rather than a shooter with all the dumb jump pads and horrible level design which in no way ha any real world functionality. Same old loot drops and very early on I gave up checking crates because they only contain ammo and no other interesting items. Reskinned characters with no armour or anything interesting to do with them. This game is a run and fetch game with boss shootings and not much else. The oxygen thing is novel, but to make the whole game having to use it sucks. Characters in the game should be shootable because you'll want to with all the dumb cheap missions on offer. It's not a bad game, I'm going to play it through but I expected a lot more. This formula needs to move forward, just more things to do and more grounding in reality and less pinball machine Mario platforming crap.

    I do like the reeled in damage stats and game economy balancing. Challenge has been lifted too. But the level design is atrocious and the missions suck and the enemies come at you from nowhere and there's something wrong with the respawn rate and amount. Hate most of the creatures and enemies encountered so far. Just stupid. Lot of bad in this game offset by things you'll like from the first. Gravity sucks too. Because I like shooting things with weird weapons it's still ok. I got it for ten bucks so, bargain really.    … Expand
  3. Jensen10
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    alright the story is great you get to know jack and see his rationale the guns are raw and shooting is fun the zero gravity is sick as well
  4. MadKiefer
    Jan 6, 2016
    7
    Mixed feelings. I've picked it up again after having played the really good Telltale Games "Tales of the Borderlands" (highly recommended) to fill in the blanks. While it's cool to learn how Handsome Jack became the villain, and the jokes / puns being still on par with BL2, the game itself is far too short and has very little engaging story compared to the big brother. One could say it'sMixed feelings. I've picked it up again after having played the really good Telltale Games "Tales of the Borderlands" (highly recommended) to fill in the blanks. While it's cool to learn how Handsome Jack became the villain, and the jokes / puns being still on par with BL2, the game itself is far too short and has very little engaging story compared to the big brother. One could say it's an extended DLC. Endgame is level 27/28 btw, after that you're done.
    I'd say if it's on sale (again) and you're a fan, pick it up. As long as you do not get annoyed by the many running arounds and the (sometimes cool, often obnoxious) moon jumpings it's fine.

    That being said, the main heroes / hunters are "meh" to say the least. I'd recommend "the Dutchess" (Lady Hammlock), was a blast to play as her. DLC though.

    All in all 7 of 10 compared to my 10/10 BL2.    … Expand
  5. Xrunner98
    Mar 24, 2015
    5
    So. If you are a true Borderlands fan, you will get this, no matter what the reviews say. But if you've NEVER played Borderlands DON'T GET THIS. Get Borderlands 2. Let me explain why:

    So there are good parts about this game first off: -New Characters (kind of reskins but they're cool) -New gun types -New ways of killing enemies (SLAMS ARE AWESOME) Now that I've listed what I like,    So. If you are a true Borderlands fan, you will get this, no matter what the reviews say. But if you've NEVER played Borderlands DON'T GET THIS. Get Borderlands 2. Let me explain why:

    So there are good parts about this game first off:
    -New Characters (kind of reskins but they're cool)
    -New gun types
    -New ways of killing enemies (SLAMS ARE AWESOME)

    Now that I've listed what I like, I'll tell you what makes me not recommend this game. First off, Look at these graphics. They are the same as BL2. The engine is exactly the same, thus, all the graphics will be the same. The GUI is LITERALLY the same as BL2, the map types have nothing new to them, gun system is the same, enemies are COMPLETELY reskined (like the Rythads, and Shugguraths). Now all this would be fine if the game wasn't SIXTY DOLLARS, Are you serious 2k???? $60 for this? No way. I got it on sale for $30 and I STILL felt cheated out of my money. Other things such as THE BACKTRACKING, oh god! In BL2 it was not bad at all, and it was fun, but now, in BLTPS, whenever I have a mission I just say "ugh there? not again!" I find myself walking for so much of the game and killing 30 enemies that aren't even RELATED to the quest at hand. In Triton Flats, Shugguraths pop out EVERY 2 SECONDS, and you can't run away because their lighting bolts NEVER miss so you're stuck fighting them! And let's not even being to talk about the Stingray. What a **** vehicle. It's AI feels like it was programmed by a baby, the controls are terrible, and the jump boost is useless. Oh elemental damage you say? Well considering that fire damage doesn't even work unless you are in an atmosphere and everything is immune to some type of elemental damage, it's totalyl useless. Oh and let's look at something so simple: gun brands. In BL2, there was the BANDIT brand which had huge magazines but low damage, fire rate, accuracy, etc. and it was named after the common bandit in the game. Now in BLTPS, we have SCAV which has the SAME stats and is named after the common Scav. How original! And still no quick method of fast travel. Please! Add it in! Whenever you go somewhere to compelte a mission, all the enemies you previously killed ALL respawned, so you either leg it and skip all the loot, or fight them ALLLLL over again.

    For the love of all that is holy, DO NOT, I repeat, DOOO NOOOTTT buy this full price. It is basically a reskin of BL2 on the moon. Wait for a sale, or just don't buy it at all and get Borderlands 2. If you already have BL2 and you are not a fanboy/fangirl, just wait for BL3 in the hopes that it will bring INNOVATION and ORIGINALITY. Not this heckeneyed **** that BLTPS brings. And I was REALLY hoping for a good game. I was! Nonetheless, I will finish it just because I love the BL franchise.    … Expand
  6. Eppi
    Feb 28, 2015
    7
    Overall a good game but quite far from being amazing. Its fun and I'm glad I bought it but it's short and too easy. I would recommend Borderlands 2 over this game.

    It cant help but be compared to its predecessor, Borderlands 2, which it does not stand up against. One of the new features is a jump boost and with that comes a 'slam' ability. This can be an important part of your playing    Overall a good game but quite far from being amazing. Its fun and I'm glad I bought it but it's short and too easy. I would recommend Borderlands 2 over this game.

    It cant help but be compared to its predecessor, Borderlands 2, which it does not stand up against. One of the new features is a jump boost and with that comes a 'slam' ability. This can be an important part of your playing so there are ways to make it more powerful such as spending skill points. Another new edition are laser weapons which has three sub-types. They are a welcomed addition.

    Although the 'slam; feature is fun to use, it doesn't require much skill and that is representative of the entire game as it is more about having fun than grinding or playing skilfully. The heads of enemies are usually bigger than average because they are wearing oxygen masks, so scoring critical hits are pretty easy. Some of the characters unique abilities really dulled down the skill level which is the opposite of what I wanted (one ability locks onto a target and all you have to do is pull the trigger). Having said that, it is a very enjoyable game with a good amount of re-playability and playing online adds to the enjoyment.

    There is humour in the game that works well and draws you into the world and its characters but I would have liked to have more of it.

    The weapons have a nice verity which keeps the game interesting and killing the same boss' repeatedly to get the 'Legendary' item you want keeps you playing for longer.    … Expand
  7. Shadowsoal
    Aug 3, 2015
    8
    A good game in its own right.
    About the same level of enjoyment as BL2.
    Very different character to the original. 2K Australia definitely left their mark :-) To all the whining babies. You knew this would be just like 2 but with some slight tweeks. Of COURSE it's a full game, if you completed it in a few hours maybe you played 2 so much it's too easy for you. Wait for Borderlands    A good game in its own right.
    About the same level of enjoyment as BL2.
    Very different character to the original. 2K Australia definitely left their mark :-)
    To all the whining babies. You knew this would be just like 2 but with some slight tweeks.
    Of COURSE it's a full game, if you completed it in a few hours maybe you played 2 so much it's too easy for you.
    Wait for Borderlands Online (you know it's coming) and the. You can moan ok?    … Expand
  8. Nizzlecrunk
    Mar 15, 2016
    2
    The new visuals look great but the game, map, weapons and dialogue are exactly the same as the first Borderlands. The story is once again not intended for solo play, as per the loot also, and the gap in difficulty between normal AI and boss fights is ridiculous- the same replay until you run out of money rule still applies.
    This game is a good DLC at best, but a copy & paste game    The new visuals look great but the game, map, weapons and dialogue are exactly the same as the first Borderlands. The story is once again not intended for solo play, as per the loot also, and the gap in difficulty between normal AI and boss fights is ridiculous- the same replay until you run out of money rule still applies.
    This game is a good DLC at best, but a copy & paste game otherwise. Moon gravity is the biggest change.    … Expand
  9. CandarianGaming
    Apr 27, 2016
    7
    Open world first person shooter with cool art style, a million guns and tons to shoot: Typical borderlands. Not as good as the first two games, however it does add a cool low gravity mechanic and has the best ending boss of the franchise.
  10. oozymrbunbun
    Dec 28, 2015
    9
    (I bought this game as a steam sale with the season pass, which cost $20)
    Great game, not quite as good as borderlands 2 but there are some things I prefer over borderlands 2.
    The characters are more fun in my opinion, and cyro and oz kit stuff is pretty cool. I haven't tried all the DLC's yet, but i got it as a season pass. I see a lot of bad reviews for this game, I do agree that    (I bought this game as a steam sale with the season pass, which cost $20)
    Great game, not quite as good as borderlands 2 but there are some things I prefer over borderlands 2.

    The characters are more fun in my opinion, and cyro and oz kit stuff is pretty cool.

    I haven't tried all the DLC's yet, but i got it as a season pass. I see a lot of bad reviews for this game, I do agree that it's nowhere near as funny as borderlands 2, and sometimes I would be lost in the game.

    This game is great if you get it on sale, don't pay the full $40.    … Expand
  11. 4y4
    Feb 15, 2020
    7
    Borderlands games are great. I have always enjoyed playing them co-op with my friend.
  12. MarvelJoe
    Mar 2, 2018
    6
    For 1, I like that the game takes place in space rather than Pandora. It has this 80s vibe to it and it just works. We get to have new elemental weapons and get to boost up when we jump. My problem I have with this game is not that is hard but lose interest. You go on a mission and there is a early boss fight which is over your level. Even the side-quest doesn't help that much leveling youFor 1, I like that the game takes place in space rather than Pandora. It has this 80s vibe to it and it just works. We get to have new elemental weapons and get to boost up when we jump. My problem I have with this game is not that is hard but lose interest. You go on a mission and there is a early boss fight which is over your level. Even the side-quest doesn't help that much leveling you up. When I get a good-looking gun from a tough fight, it's on a low level which means it's pretty useless. It's not just the guns too, the items you counted are going to be low level and it's hard to find good items for your level. In Borderlands 2, to me, it takes 10 or 15 minutes to kill a boss but in this game it takes longer than cause you don't have powerful weapons. I understand boss fight can be long or short in video games but in this game it make you lose interest in the boss fight and takes up your ammo and you lose a lot of money while playing this. The stuff you won't to buy, you won't have enough money for it cause you die a lot in this game cause it's that hard. But to me, the only thing I like about this game is exploring, just like every other video games. I want to do more than just exploring but that's the only thing I'll get for this game. I'll recommend anyone to play this but it's barely playable.… Expand
  13. greenbey
    Jul 11, 2020
    8
    A-
    Story is fine.
    Gameplay is the same.
    Good atmosphere.
    If you like the other games in the series you might like this too but other than that its not highly recommended.
  14. Hayter
    Jun 9, 2020
    10
    Это даже лучше, чем Borderlands 2, где ещё ты можешь поиграть за главного антагониста и за самого рофельного робота?
  15. MillersWeeb
    Nov 16, 2018
    8
    Весело играть, лучше чем вторая часть. Действительно интересные персонажи и локации.
  16. Cz3rw0ny
    Feb 9, 2021
    6
    Not as good as 2nd Part of Borderlands. It's a quite a good game, however is it as good as the rest? Probably not.
  17. Hibamba
    Mar 27, 2019
    5
    Fresh Fun but very shabby DLC. The story's DLC is just one. I am currently waiting for Borderlands 3.
  18. ruzam
    Apr 3, 2019
    0
    Borderlands is, or rather was, essential part of my life, but now i just i feel betrayed. Good job 2K and epic
  19. Aston_Morris99
    May 18, 2019
    8
    while it doesn't do any thing to reinvent the wheel what borderlands the pre sequel does do it does well enough to deserve a look
  20. chosebine
    Jun 2, 2019
    6
    Its ok but not enough characters and few dlcs tout spend my hard earned monnaie disapointing
  21. Wweald
    Mar 22, 2021
    5
    Pretty much everything is worse compared to Borderlands 2, it's still an ok game but it lacks a lot. Also it just comes across as amateur, the voice acting is poor most of the time. The world and the characters in it are less interesting, Even though a lot of the characters are in both games they just seem worse in this game.
  22. Valgeth
    Oct 3, 2020
    4
    Borderlands has always been a game that takes qualities of other games or movies and integrates them into it's own style, presequel however, is just copy and paste with no nuance, the low gravity is interesting but really idiotic in many places, you can fall to your death in an environment which should be zero gravity, utterly ridiculous. Everything good about this game is leftovers fromBorderlands has always been a game that takes qualities of other games or movies and integrates them into it's own style, presequel however, is just copy and paste with no nuance, the low gravity is interesting but really idiotic in many places, you can fall to your death in an environment which should be zero gravity, utterly ridiculous. Everything good about this game is leftovers from BL2 (which wasn't as good as BL1 tbh)… Expand
  23. Shimmeywill
    Mar 10, 2020
    7
    While derivative and not having the same amount of content as the prior titles, the Aussie accents add a level of charm that make this title a decent time.
  24. moonlaba
    Jan 17, 2022
    7
    저중력을 게임플레이에 잘 녹여냈지만 그뿐이었다. 결국 2편에서 우리가 좋아했던 핸섬 잭과 같은 악당자리가 비어있으니 게임플레이의 원동력이 없는 느낌
  25. Borka
    Apr 15, 2020
    8
    The best chapter of the Borderlands series. Fine atmosphere and a lot of guns anywhere uhhh.
  26. tunahan43
    Oct 16, 2021
    8
    ilk oynadığımda çok severek oynamıştım .Geçenlerde yeniden başladım sarmadı ama bu kötü olduğu anlamına gelmez.Zaten son bossda oyunlarda gördüğüm en iyi bosslardan biriydi.
  27. Matusiowo
    Jul 16, 2020
    6
    + Like previous borderlands sensational visuals.
    + Good music.
    + Very good and various weapons at disposal. ++ Wonderful world design. +/- Somewhat good, somewhat repetetive level design. +/- Okay and sometimes funny characters. - Meh loot. - The difficulty for single player seems off. Very often I met regular soldiers dealing me damage equal to full or almost full of my health.    + Like previous borderlands sensational visuals.
    + Good music.
    + Very good and various weapons at disposal.
    ++ Wonderful world design.

    +/- Somewhat good, somewhat repetetive level design.
    +/- Okay and sometimes funny characters.

    - Meh loot.
    - The difficulty for single player seems off. Very often I met regular soldiers dealing me damage equal to full or almost full of my health.
    - Sometimes problems with saving the progress.
    - Boss fights are mostly boring.
    – Quests are extremely tedious and sometimes way too grindy and hollow.

    Nonetheless it's a good game and worth a shot, I believe especially it's much better playing with someone (I played solo).    … Expand
  28. mrrealperson
    Feb 25, 2020
    8
    Приквел сиквела многие критикуют, а зря. Игрушка хороша. Геймплей стал куда веселей благодаря стихии льда, что однозначно лучшая альтернатива шлаку из второй борды. Повествование тоже хорошо выстроено. Основной недостаток игры - это общая космическая атмосфера, которая делает эту игрушку скучноватой. С одной стороны это всё та же вторая борда, но с другой это первая. Два разных подходаПриквел сиквела многие критикуют, а зря. Игрушка хороша. Геймплей стал куда веселей благодаря стихии льда, что однозначно лучшая альтернатива шлаку из второй борды. Повествование тоже хорошо выстроено. Основной недостаток игры - это общая космическая атмосфера, которая делает эту игрушку скучноватой. С одной стороны это всё та же вторая борда, но с другой это первая. Два разных подхода номерных частей будто перемешались в этой игре и не очень уживаются друг с другом. С одной стороны то что общая локация событий перешла на спутник Пандоры это непривычно, но с другой что вы хотели. Смелый эксперимент, мне лично понравилось. Пусть да, это не самая лучшая борда, но пресиквел является важной вехой в глобальной истории. Фанат серии? Бери, не сомневайся, не слушай остальных, игрушка добротная, хоть частенько от неё становиться скучно. В коопе никогда не скучно!… Expand
  29. Mr_Robot
    Feb 15, 2020
    7
    Именно с этой части для меня началось знакомство с серией игр borderlands (борды), мне она понравилась больше других частей (1,2,3) в которые я стал играть после. Итого своей первой ставлю 7/10
  30. Oslith
    Apr 12, 2020
    7
    TLDR: A good game dragged down by a lack of things to do when you're done.

    Compared to Borderlands 1 and 2 at least, haven't played 3 yet, TPS has arguably the best story of the series and I would say a much better balance with it's endgame weapons and the classes. However, the endgame and post game support was faaaaaaaaaaaar worse than the first couple games in the main series. When    TLDR: A good game dragged down by a lack of things to do when you're done.

    Compared to Borderlands 1 and 2 at least, haven't played 3 yet, TPS has arguably the best story of the series and I would say a much better balance with it's endgame weapons and the classes. However, the endgame and post game support was faaaaaaaaaaaar worse than the first couple games in the main series. When you beat the game and the claptrap dlc, that's basically it. A few bosses to farm, side quests, but that's about it. While they did fix the spawns of some bosses so you could farm them again, there is still a large amount of enemies that you can't kill again after the first time around. This really brings down the post game grind. UVHM has a much better balance compared to BL2 and a lack of OP levels was a god send, but with the lack of general content, this barely does anything for the overall experience. I think the classes in the game are honestly some of the most fun to use in the series with great skill trees, but there are a few instances of an overuse of CO-OP oriented trees which are more or less useless outside of playing with friends. On Elpis, a lot of the areas feel very samey unfortunately. Enemy types are not as interesting as Borderlands 2. The weapons in the game also leave a lot to be desired at times. The edition of laser weapons is fun, but the overall reuse of designs and weapons from Borderlands 2 makes it feel far too samey. Zero gravity and jump packs are fun, but especially around the end of the game you'll be hard pressed to find areas that actually utilize them as much as you'd think. The O2 mechanic is lack luster and gives no sense of urgency which can be viewed how you want it, good or bad. Overall, TPS is a fun game to play and I'd say a great experience the the first time around, but you may have a lack of interest coming back for more after that. Get it on sale and play for the story and gameplay while that can last you.    … Expand
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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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