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.
  31. 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.
  32. 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.
  33. Jonathan117
    Dec 13, 2014
    9
    I might be an odd one but.. I actually preferred this Borderlands to 2 and 1, the location, the characters and the new weapons in my opinion make it the best Borderlands as of yet, refining all the good things that were in the original and the sequel.
    Pros:
    - Characters - Story - Jack, Jack, Jack - Claptrap (Hilarious but annoying) - Gunplay - Location Cons: - Re-used weapons -    I might be an odd one but.. I actually preferred this Borderlands to 2 and 1, the location, the characters and the new weapons in my opinion make it the best Borderlands as of yet, refining all the good things that were in the original and the sequel.
    Pros:
    - Characters
    - Story
    - Jack, Jack, Jack
    - Claptrap (Hilarious but annoying)
    - Gunplay
    - Location
    Cons:
    - Re-used weapons
    - Some boring areas    … Expand
  34. Orhunkk
    Oct 24, 2014
    8
    A few additions have been made, but most of them feel very slight compared to the huge leap Borderlands 2 made from the first game.The Borderlands Pre-Sequel offers freshly designed air combat thanks to the low gravity of the new planet.A decent continuation to keep the borderlands players happy until the new borderlands series come to the new generation of consoles.Overall it's a decentA few additions have been made, but most of them feel very slight compared to the huge leap Borderlands 2 made from the first game.The Borderlands Pre-Sequel offers freshly designed air combat thanks to the low gravity of the new planet.A decent continuation to keep the borderlands players happy until the new borderlands series come to the new generation of consoles.Overall it's a decent good game that still gives you the Borderlands experience.… Expand
  35. EpikRaikku
    Dec 26, 2014
    6
    The game is good but a bit old. The humor is now becoming boring, and everything still appears to be the same. All they did was just put in new characters,story, and new maps. Hell even the checkpoints got worse. The game isn't bad but its not for everyone. Since this is basically borderlands 2 but painted over I will have to say it is better to just return to BL2 instead of playing this.The game is good but a bit old. The humor is now becoming boring, and everything still appears to be the same. All they did was just put in new characters,story, and new maps. Hell even the checkpoints got worse. The game isn't bad but its not for everyone. Since this is basically borderlands 2 but painted over I will have to say it is better to just return to BL2 instead of playing this. Or you can go and play Tales From the Borderlands. I heard that one is good.… Expand
  36. ClipState
    Nov 2, 2014
    8
    While the core gameplay varies little from its predecessor, it brings enough to the table for newcomers and long time fans to enjoy. The plot fills the gap between the first two games well and I personally found it very interesting.
  37. FrostFyre422
    Nov 15, 2014
    8
    BL:TPS Is a fun, Shoot & Loot FPS That Has Its Issues, But is still a fun game, And Sure, It's Essentially BL2 Dlc, But It's Still an enjoyable Experience. (In my opinion) 7.5/10
  38. Bananamash
    Dec 13, 2014
    8
    Borderlands:The Pre-Sequel a great game excellent pc port with a little bug that drops frame rate on certain part on the map but.... the story is boring and I think it is just great if it just to be an expansion pack.Still a great game though.
  39. asvpgage
    Oct 16, 2014
    10
    Great game, I have a feeling that the people giving bad reviews on here have never even played the game....Just like Destiny, all of the people giving 0's I'm sure never played the game because I mean come on really??? We all know Destiny and Borderlands are no where near zero's. HATERS!!
  40. sille190
    Oct 16, 2014
    10
    Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel has to be some of the best fun I've had in a long while with videogames; the mechanics seem to be better polished & the change of scenery from leaving Pandora is visually appealing even with the same graphics as BL:2.
  41. JessicaRabbit
    Oct 19, 2014
    10
    Awesome game! Definite improvement over Borderlands 2 on the graphics, love the new mechanics..great story line. I can't wait for the DLC packs to come out.
  42. Zzzlol94
    Nov 1, 2014
    8
    There are good games, there are fun games and there are bad games. This is a fun game. If you actually spend time and do other things than the main story missions, you get a lot more of the creativity that 2K has put into the game. And a lot of it is great and humorous. The fact that it is VERY 'Aussie' is fun, as it makes an opportunity to be ironic about something else. But most of thisThere are good games, there are fun games and there are bad games. This is a fun game. If you actually spend time and do other things than the main story missions, you get a lot more of the creativity that 2K has put into the game. And a lot of it is great and humorous. The fact that it is VERY 'Aussie' is fun, as it makes an opportunity to be ironic about something else. But most of this is found in the optional parts of the game. Which is good, as it doesn't affect the main storyline, which makes a lot of things clearer, but doesn't explain why the plot twist happened in the first place, what the morale of those causing it is. These are questions that are maybe already told in the 2nd game, or via the ECHO logs, but that I've forgotten or missed. It would still be a nice to get the other perspective as well. But at least you get an ENTIRE game with Jack being the boss, one of the best villains (well, 'hero' during this game) in the last couple of years. Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel manages to tell the missing part of the story between 1 and 2 in a very good way and good enough to make you sympathetic with Jack and why Borderlands 2's story is how it is. And FINALLY your controllable character is actually a part of many of the dialogues happening throughout the game, with additional punch-lines/monologues.

    The gameplay is the same as Borderlands 2, but does a very good job at making the gravity of the moon and the oxygen/O2 Kits a BIG part of the game and not just a one time gimmick. There are very few games that have managed to put in things like these on an already existing game, but 2K has done it well. Butt stomping enemies and doing platforming while combining the extra boost given by using oxygen and butt stomping, was used a lot during my playthrough of the game.

    You never get flooded with quests, like you get in Borderlands 2 and most of the maps are decently sized so that getting to places usually didn't take that long. Throughout the 24 hours I spent doing almost every quest, my experience of the game has totally justified the pricetag. The story, gameplay and loads of weapons and loot makes up for one of the most enjoyable games I've played this year.

    Picking the correct class seems very important in the game, as it might make or break your enjoyment of the gameplay. The difficulty of the start and endgame seems to vary on which class you pick, some start off with very powerful traits and some start off slow but get very powerful at the end.

    Now to how 'this game should've been DLC'. No, it should not have been. 20+ hours for a DLC? Are you nuts? We are then going into expansion territory, which is more or less exclusively in MMORPGs and a thing of the past. The only part that could have changed is the price tag. But the difference between Borderlands 2 and The Pre-Sequel is enough to keep the price tag up. I have enjoyed Borderlands The Pre-Sequel more than what I have with Borderlands 2 and all its DLC. If you're judging the game due to its price, then you have nothing to say here.    … Expand
  43. Dietryde
    Nov 1, 2014
    8
    8.0 max - Lacks decisive constant action. Can be a walk in the vastness and emptiness of space - very pretty but it should be relentless and scary too if it really wants to make a step forward. Nothing new except for Boganella gun design and moderate anit-grav environment. Fairly entertaining. Make it hard if you turn off map and auto-aim. Also better for HC gamers like me.
  44. TikiDarkesHour
    Nov 16, 2014
    8
    Now i might bea bit biased about this considering the fact that i LOVE borderlands but ill do my best. Now borderlands at first glance seems like a giant cashgrab and im pretty sure most of the people writing 0/10 reviews havent ever played the game. About 15 hours into it i can already say GOTY. Now i take 2 points off since the games graphics and engine havent changed at all and thatNow i might bea bit biased about this considering the fact that i LOVE borderlands but ill do my best. Now borderlands at first glance seems like a giant cashgrab and im pretty sure most of the people writing 0/10 reviews havent ever played the game. About 15 hours into it i can already say GOTY. Now i take 2 points off since the games graphics and engine havent changed at all and that does seem kinda lazy but cod does it every year and no one complains. PreSeaual has ALOT to tell and there is no shortage of content here. We have the big bad bosses we all know and love and the old legendarys along with a couple new one which is a bit of a let down but i loved the maggie and umkemt harold(fragnum) so im not complaining. Now this game revolves around co-op thats what its intended to be a co-op game its not the games fault you dont have friends or internet. Now the game intruduced something you have to try for your self to really know why i love it and its the gravity and oxygen. The jump packs limited oxygen and all sorts of crazy new enemys the use this to their advantage apmakes the game alot more tense. I cant go into too much detail because in all seriousness you need to play it to enjoy it.… Expand
  45. DemonicGrub
    Oct 16, 2014
    9
    This game was absolutely fantastic. There are a few minor problems, and I'll get them out of the way first. To start, there are occasionally invisible walls, though there is never a wall blocking you that can't be bypassed easily. Also there are some problems with the subtitle text, where it gets ahead of or behind the actual voicing, which while annoying, is just minor. There are a fewThis game was absolutely fantastic. There are a few minor problems, and I'll get them out of the way first. To start, there are occasionally invisible walls, though there is never a wall blocking you that can't be bypassed easily. Also there are some problems with the subtitle text, where it gets ahead of or behind the actual voicing, which while annoying, is just minor. There are a few more faults in the game but they all are minor, and seem like they will be an easy fix in any patches that are released. The game itself is fantastic. The game play is smooth, it will run well on most machines, as a proud owner of a toaster I have had bad experiences with that sort of thing, but I had absolutely no lag whatsoever from this game. The storyline is even more emphasized than it was in borderlands two,including one of the most exciting game endings I have played recently, minus The Last of Us. And probably the best of all is how mobile you feel in the combat situations, as well as how the combat has taken on a larger 3D aspect, since you can jump over people and shoot down on them and they can do the same to you. I would honestly say that this is by far the best borderlands game in all ways except for the minor glitches. I would also say it is one of my top games that I have recently experienced, and I think it deserves much higher than a 6.7 rating.… Expand
  46. BirdOBrine
    Oct 22, 2014
    8
    Very good game. Has all the features of Borderlands 2 plus a few extra, not to mention the great dialog and storytelling. Only problem is that its a bit smaller than the other games. Still, very good game and a welcome addition to the series.
  47. Ragnellrok
    Nov 9, 2014
    8
    OK, to start off, the people who are complaining in the negative reviews are expecting this game to be as polished and as good as Borderlands 2 was, now I agree that they did a bit of a lazy job in certain areas, but most of the development was done by one of their secondary studios(? idk what to call it, as I don't want to look it up right now), it is an amazing job considering that much.OK, to start off, the people who are complaining in the negative reviews are expecting this game to be as polished and as good as Borderlands 2 was, now I agree that they did a bit of a lazy job in certain areas, but most of the development was done by one of their secondary studios(? idk what to call it, as I don't want to look it up right now), it is an amazing job considering that much. Now the game is full of bugs, glitches and a lot of issues which are hopefully fixed soon, the glitches are numerous and most of them deal with the new freedom of movement and the overall ability to unintentionally suicide, and the lower gravity and the fact that the enemies can slam you off the edge of a cliff if you are on a raised area and force you to have to respawn is definitely a problem.

    Another thing people are complaining about is that the game is too similar to Borderlands 2.... which is a stupid thing to say as Borderlands 2 cemented what it means to be a Borderlands game, and completely separated themselves from the rest of the fps games on the market today, so if you want something that is different from Borderlands 2 in some way that doesn't involve reduced gravity and cryo-weapons, then you should look elsewhere.

    Now this isn't a true sequel to any game overall, if it had been released as Borderlands 2 and then if they released Borderlands 2 as 3 instead, this game would be getting a lot better reviews, but since it just fills in a gap and helps setup the basis for the true sequel to the series that will be Borderlands 3, don't expect too much as it doesn't really have all that much room for adding in story.

    Now onto the review of the game as it is prior to dlc (not counting the pre-order bonus). The gameplay is very similar to Borderlands 2, with reduced gravity, O2 kits replacing relics, Laser weapons replacing E-tech, and Cryo weapons replacing slag weapons. A lot of the legendary weapons are currently back from Borderlands 1 and 2, and there are a few which are simply renamed and slightly altered from Borderlands 2 (Cryophobia and Fatale for example).

    The raid boss is just a redux of the final boss fight with more hp, shields and a bit stronger in general, so don't expect a whole lot from that. Head customizations are back, but are a bit more scarce as only a few missions give them as rewards, one is obtained from getting level 5 badass rank, and the rest are random drops from boss fights, so a little annoying to obtain.

    The legendary items in general have a problem with some of them only being obtainable from one time unique enemy spawns, though gearbox is looking into making the enemies that you can only fight once respawn randomly, or in the case of a boss, making it so you can fight them again.

    There are two secret bosses, one of which requires a bit of platforming, which is a bit of a pain as you have to do it every time you want to kill him for the loot. The other secret boss is simple to get to, just a bit of exploration and you will come across him.

    Moving to the characters, are pretty balanced in terms of damage and survivability, with the current exception of Nisha having her class mods coding being a bit buggy and causing her to be overpowered right now, as she can kill bosses in mere seconds, and the raid boss in under 2 or 3 mins (mostly because of it being a fight with stages so it takes a bit for it to change.

    The boss fights are each unique and take advantage of the improved AI, and lower gravity. As far as normal enemies go, they still have a bit of a tendency to run from you when you enter ffyl, which makes it irritating, also there are a lot of enemies that will jump in front of the enemy you are about to kill in ffyl, and cause you to die if you aren't using a laser weapon (they pierce enemies).

    Overall the game is not as done as Borderlands 2 was, but that could be due to Borderlands 2 being a full sequel done by the main company (and not a satellite studio of theirs) and that an almost 3 year gap between Borderlands 1 and 2, as well as less freedom than in the pre-sequel so not nearly as many glitches coming from movement. But the game is still good and, in my opinion, better than a lot of games out on the market for the same price. Despite a few imbalances and unique loot drops that are only available once right now, the game is pretty damn good, the movement is fun, the combat is also fun, and the jokes and references, which are corny are still kind of fun.

    Good game, not as great as Borderlands 2, but still a good game, and worth taking a look at, especially if they fix the current bugs and allow for unique enemy respawns, add a good amount of campaign dlc, and so forth.    … Expand
  48. poppunkreviews
    Nov 22, 2014
    10
    Borderlands 1 and 2 where okay, i got bored of them in a matter of hours because of the repetition of fighting. In Borderlands pre squeal (I've played about 2 hours) I would have to say I love playing it and haven't got bored or ever thought this game is bad. Great port. Humorous fun. Clap trap ftw!
  49. matod
    Oct 16, 2014
    9
    So far i like it more than B2 , skill trees seems better and game has more balance for me.. But its maybe point of view.. Everybody should make they own opinion - I like it much.
  50. rokarin
    Oct 17, 2014
    9
    the thing that bugs me on this is that everyone is nit picking small things. *Are the graphics about the same comic book looking style? yes, the are, though admittedly the same and not advanced. *Is the combat fun and relatively fair? yes, but once again, no advancement. *Is the story good? ehhhh.... not bad, but a whole lot better then most modern shooters (*cough*, cod) giving a look atthe thing that bugs me on this is that everyone is nit picking small things. *Are the graphics about the same comic book looking style? yes, the are, though admittedly the same and not advanced. *Is the combat fun and relatively fair? yes, but once again, no advancement. *Is the story good? ehhhh.... not bad, but a whole lot better then most modern shooters (*cough*, cod) giving a look at some other characters part in handsome jacks rise, and decent into madness. also just get over the Aussie humor, its funny, just in a different way Overall i think its a case of sequelitus. not as good as its predecessor, but still fun all in all… Expand
  51. smaugrens
    Oct 16, 2014
    8
    Being a Borderlands fan I felt the need to offset the ridiculous 0s posted here. I'm not sure why people were expecting a drastically new experience with this game. I agree that some of the new stuff feels gimmicky, but the core game is still fun. This more of a filler between BL2 and the next sequel, and the price on Steam was less than either of the last two games for pre-ordering.Being a Borderlands fan I felt the need to offset the ridiculous 0s posted here. I'm not sure why people were expecting a drastically new experience with this game. I agree that some of the new stuff feels gimmicky, but the core game is still fun. This more of a filler between BL2 and the next sequel, and the price on Steam was less than either of the last two games for pre-ordering. My main gripe out of any change was the inventory system. Why was this trash not improved?! Besides this, it is still a fun game that keeps the old formula which doesn't need much tweaking.

    I personally did not plan on this being better than either BL1 or BL2 and feel that at the discount I bought it at, it was worth it. I'd recommend full price only to big fans that missed the pre-sale.    … Expand
  52. borderlandguy
    Aug 30, 2015
    0
    This game is just plain POOR...loved the first two, but this game is just a cash grab...I'm not even going to finish it...
    Save your money...!!
    Such a huge disappointment after playing the first two games.
    Just a quick slapped together game to cash in on the original popularity
  53. Moribondius
    Oct 18, 2014
    10
    10 hours into this game and I'm already convinced that this ISN'T A DLC and this ISN'T AN EXPANSION because I just don't even started with the story! This is a full game but just with the same engine, there are tons of new content that will keep you playing tons of hours, maybe it has the same engine and the same UI and I can understand the criticisms to that, but when you have a game that10 hours into this game and I'm already convinced that this ISN'T A DLC and this ISN'T AN EXPANSION because I just don't even started with the story! This is a full game but just with the same engine, there are tons of new content that will keep you playing tons of hours, maybe it has the same engine and the same UI and I can understand the criticisms to that, but when you have a game that it's awesome as Borderlands 2 or even more awesome thanks to the new content you just can't stop playing.

    If you love Borderlands universe: BUY IT
    If you just want to have fun looting, shooting with great character and humor: BUY IT    … Expand
  54. Xergen
    Oct 25, 2014
    10
    Hilarious Fun, the new Borderlands offers a new Region, The moon, 2 new Weapon types, a story that actually tells us a story. Jack´s Life and doing on Elpis and the Helios Space station before he became "Handsome" Jack is really interesting. Bugs will be fixed soon and New Maps will come with DLC´s. So there is plenty of Fun waiting for us even though the type of Gameplay has not changedHilarious Fun, the new Borderlands offers a new Region, The moon, 2 new Weapon types, a story that actually tells us a story. Jack´s Life and doing on Elpis and the Helios Space station before he became "Handsome" Jack is really interesting. Bugs will be fixed soon and New Maps will come with DLC´s. So there is plenty of Fun waiting for us even though the type of Gameplay has not changed at all. Oxygen is a funny feature but not really important. Last but not least to the Users that complain about over sexualized characters or NPC´s that act non rational and weird, thats the game. Borderlands is a crazy Series with a lot of Things to discover and laugh.… Expand
  55. Kossak
    Apr 3, 2019
    0
    I do not support bribing for store exclusivities. Avoid at all costs. Thank you.
  56. HarryWebbinger
    Jan 9, 2017
    9
    I Love this game, because the Graphics and action and humor is better than in B2 or 1. What else to tell? I about 15 € the game is worth in my opinion. The graphics are real fine made !
  57. ave
    Jun 19, 2018
    7
    Overall, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is very enjoyable and a worthy heir of the previous titles.

    Keeping the over-the-top, unhinged tone, the game is also noticeable for many gameplay improvements that make it stand appart, especially the high/low gravity that allows you to do long controlled jumps (and taking advantage of it through gear), the space with or without air that modifies    Overall, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is very enjoyable and a worthy heir of the previous titles.

    Keeping the over-the-top, unhinged tone, the game is also noticeable for many gameplay improvements that make it stand appart, especially the high/low gravity that allows you to do long controlled jumps (and taking advantage of it through gear), the space with or without air that modifies the burning effect, the new laser guns that be as good at close, medium and long range, the ice effect and finally the new characters.

    The only part I wasn't so happy about is that you cannot really play the game by only following the main storyline, because your character will eventually hit a difficulty wall with enemies with a level "way higher" than yours and also bosses that cannot be defeated until you level up... turning playing into grinding if you want to make your way through the end.    … Expand
  58. Hellion
    Mar 2, 2016
    10
    This installment of Borderlands doesn't get enough credit. For starters the company that developed this one did a great job expanding the Borderlands universe and they also included much...much better playable characters this time around that are more colorful and vibrant than the last two games had. I also love the environments in this one and weapons. Humor may not be as sharp asThis installment of Borderlands doesn't get enough credit. For starters the company that developed this one did a great job expanding the Borderlands universe and they also included much...much better playable characters this time around that are more colorful and vibrant than the last two games had. I also love the environments in this one and weapons. Humor may not be as sharp as Gearbox's Borderlands 2 but still manages to be a hoot. Highly recommended to Vault hunters everywhere.… Expand
  59. hodub
    Nov 12, 2014
    7
    Just finished this game. If you're totally new to the Borderlands series, I definitely wouldn't start with this one - better to have played the first one, the second one, or both first, because they're essential to understanding the setting and the plot in this one. Gameplay-wise it's basically an expansion of Borderlands 2 - same layout, engine, and loot. As far as enemies go, Scavs areJust finished this game. If you're totally new to the Borderlands series, I definitely wouldn't start with this one - better to have played the first one, the second one, or both first, because they're essential to understanding the setting and the plot in this one. Gameplay-wise it's basically an expansion of Borderlands 2 - same layout, engine, and loot. As far as enemies go, Scavs are basically Bandits in space suits, there's various hostile life native to Pandora's moon Elpis, and the Lost Legion of the Dahl corporation are your big-time enemy mercs. Laser rifles and Oz kits are thrown in as well for extra gear.
    But as you progress throughout the game, you may find yourself questioning the morality of whom you take orders from, and whether the ones you've been fighting were actually the good guys...
    Anyway, if you like BL2 I recommend giving this one a go, but don't expect this one to be superior to it.    … Expand
  60. Sunfire
    Jan 6, 2015
    7
    This game IS Borderlands 2.(an extension for it)
    It is good,it has the morbidly funny BL jokes,nice chars,and adds a few things like low gravity combat.
    Personally i didn't like it,it doesn't feel they worked really hard on it,and the Oz+gravity thingy is just not for me.

    For HC BL fans,buy it!
    Others consider playing BL2 instead.
  61. AuldWolf
    Mar 10, 2015
    10
    I could never get into Borderlands. It was a grindathon with sick, gross out humour. I don't particularly see an enemy NPC wandering around and chanting Hamlet as the funniest thing since Archer. I just wasn't a fan. The impression I got from the prior two was of being clearly aimed at a very young audience who wanted to know what it was like to play 'adult' games. Essentially, the Call ofI could never get into Borderlands. It was a grindathon with sick, gross out humour. I don't particularly see an enemy NPC wandering around and chanting Hamlet as the funniest thing since Archer. I just wasn't a fan. The impression I got from the prior two was of being clearly aimed at a very young audience who wanted to know what it was like to play 'adult' games. Essentially, the Call of Duty audience. Except it's an even better appeal to them with the addition of Saturday morning cartoon colours and gross out humour.

    So I was surprised when I ended up liking The Pre-Sequel.

    It doesn't bother with gross out humour. Let me get that out of the way. There are no psychos in this, and many of the characters, both supporting cast and enemies alike, are endearing. It's an exceedingly Commonwealth-y experience. And in being so, its humour can stand up there with some of the best. It's the first time I laughed at anything in a Borderlands game.

    The platforming, zero gravity antics, actually intelligent (which ranges from Commonwealth low brow to nerdy) humour, exploration, and laser guns did much to help the franchise grow on me. I'm not going to turn around and like the prior games because they don't have any of those things.

    But The Pre-Sequel? This I can play.

    Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is a weird thing. It's a Borderlands game for people who really didn't like Borderlands. For those who felt it was too psychotic, gross out, and just bloody childish. For those who're simply too smart to be entertained by gore and potty humour. Comparing the two is like comparing Duke Nukem and Arnold Rimmer, Rush Limbaugh with Stephen Fry, or a doody joke with a physics joke.

    Yes, it's really that stark of a difference. I'm amazed by it. I had fun with the setting, the writing, and the story! I was engaged by it. I know, I'm as shocked as anyone. This could never have happened with any other Borderlands game. I even appreciated the references (how they've turned Athena into a rhymingly named reference to a certain Warrior Princess, for example).

    See, there's a difference between compulsion and engagement.

    With a compulsive game, you're counting on low functioning types who're easily addicted. The usual extroverted subjects who like doody jokes with their gambling. That... doesn't work for me. It's the same reason why World of Warcraft never worked for me. The attempt to addict me with grind combined with some of the most god awful, immature 'humour' I've ever had the misfortune of being exposed to didn't do anything to engage me.

    Engagement works. I want a Universe I can appreciate, and a story that leaves me wondering how it's going to turn out. I want some mystery, some ambiguity, and I want questions to answer. The Pre-Sequel even had proper moral ambiguity in that it keeps you guessing as to just which side is the most ethical and just. Who, precisely, is doing the 'right thing.' There were many times where I felt I was being heroic, and many others where I felt dastardly. It's a more three dimensional experience than the usual good versus evil rot the video game industry trots out.

    I liked it. I actually liked it. The gunplay is average, as before. The grind is dull, as before. But everything else about it that they added was absolutely marvellous and a joy to behold.

    I think that 2K Oz should be given their own IP to develop, and they should be allowed to be as intelligent and Commonwealth-y with it as they want. After Pre-Sequel. I genuinely believe they've earned that right. They took Borderlands and turned it into an experience that could be appreciated by an audience other than low functioning, xenophobic, dribbling idiots.

    That's a work of dark magic, that is. Some real voodoo going on there.

    So, the long and the short of it? If the xenophobia, gross out humour, and general idiocy of Borderlands 2 got to you too much to be able to enjoy it? You may find something here. I'm actually thankful that there are no psychos on the moon.    … Expand
  62. TheDavyStar
    Oct 9, 2016
    7
    I had no idea this would be such a hard review to write...I can'even say I genuinely believe in the score I gave this game.

    First off, it's good to get out of the way that 2K Australia are trying WAAY too hard to make Borderlands 2. This is clear as the UI has barely changed, and the game structure less so. Heck, even the bloody opening FMV has the same structure as BL" - the characters    I had no idea this would be such a hard review to write...I can'even say I genuinely believe in the score I gave this game.

    First off, it's good to get out of the way that 2K Australia are trying WAAY too hard to make Borderlands 2. This is clear as the UI has barely changed, and the game structure less so. Heck, even the bloody opening FMV has the same structure as BL" - the characters are on their way to somewhere when their vechile is ambushed, prompting a reel of the characters' names and abilities. It also ends with the four of them blasting off agaaaiiiinnnn! Barely any of the gameplay mechanics have changed. There's an Oxygen meter which allows you to double-jump, but it adds little tothe expreience other than that it's fun to mess about with. I can't understate just how many assets from BL2 have been recycled - the gameplay, story and world structure really are a carbon copy of BL2.
    It's also clear that inferior writers found themselves under great pressure to be as funny as their Gearbox counterparts. Most of the humour comes off as random, or as dank meme material, rather than being genuinely funny, as opposed to BL2. One of your first allies' defining character traits is being a lesbian with an Aussie accent. There are moments when it's funny - a lot of moments - but those moments are outnumbered in frequency by the number of times the game tries to emulate the Borderlands sense of humour and fails. And it's sad to admit that.

    That said, it's really not all bad. Most of what you loved from BL2 is back - that oh-so-perfect gunplay is still kicking and in top form. The guns are as interesting as ever, multiplayer is as great as ever, and as 2K loves to proclaim, you do indeed get a lot of bang for your buck in terms of content. The fanservice here is top-notch - at least 2K Australia knew of one surefire way to please fans, eh? Characters such as Mad Moxxi and Handsome Jack return, and - in what is potentially one of the best pieces of fanservice outside of Smash Bros. - you can play as Claptrap. Speaking of which, I'm liking a lot of the playable characters. They can feel a little gimmicky but their execution in-game is well-done.

    Elpis, a moon orbiting Pandora, is an awesome setting, by the way. The locales look really pretty, and it's the perfect setting for focusing on how Handsome Jack came to be the big bad which he was in Borderlands 2. It's nice that the Borderlands universe is expanded on in this way. I WILL say, however, that some of the new enemy designs are remarkably lazy. They're basically redisgned adversaries which fit into the exact same archetypes from before: karrogs are the new skags, and skavs are the new bandits of Elpis. It makes me wonder if 2K Australia couldn't have found a better use for these new enemies, or at least a more interesting context to insert them into rather than so obviously being fodder enemies.

    If it sounds like there's more bad than good in the Pre-Sequel, there isn't, I trust you. It's just that nearly everything good I could say about this game has already been said about BL2, and if you're reading this review you've most likely checked out BL2 before in some way, so you know what to expect. It's more of the same, this time made by people who are trying too hard to be something they aren't; they aren't as funny or original as the team behind Borderlands 1 & 2. But more of the same, at least in small doses, doesn't have to be a bad thing. If you enjoyed any other Borderlands game, you're still guaranteed a good time here as far as I'm concerned; just think of it as being more like a new entry in the vein of the Pokémon or Bayonetta series, which which deliver more of what worked, rather than in the vein of BL2, which improved so vastly upon the Borderlands formula. It would seem that the Pre-Sequel pkays victim to BL2's success. Or maybe think of the Pre-Sequel as an expansion pack, a very large DLC for BL 2 - which perhaps would have made it more well-received.    … Expand
  63. oDjento
    Jan 3, 2015
    6
    This game seemed unnecessary and it probably is, but its still fun and feel fresh enough to be warrant it's own game and not this **** people staple and games as "dlc games". It's writing is still relatively good, cominf somewhere in between 1&2's writing, and the story is most fun to watch unfold due to it being with Handsome Jack who we've all come to love and hate. The new vehicles, newThis game seemed unnecessary and it probably is, but its still fun and feel fresh enough to be warrant it's own game and not this **** people staple and games as "dlc games". It's writing is still relatively good, cominf somewhere in between 1&2's writing, and the story is most fun to watch unfold due to it being with Handsome Jack who we've all come to love and hate. The new vehicles, new weapons, new locale and the new addition of oxygen tanks and low gravity make the game feel fresh enough to still be fun to play and feels at home with the other games. Fan service? Yeah sure, but it's done right and shouldn't be dismissed as a cash grab. Pick this game us and play it, like the rest of them.… Expand
  64. R0bb0b
    Mar 24, 2015
    3
    Bland. This is coming from someone who has spent almost 5000 hours in BL1 and 2. Both BL1 and 2 are time warps for me and still are. Any time I sit in front of either one, when I look away from my computer it is all of a sudden 3 hours later. TPS feels more like a chore than anything else and I was only able to endure up to level 13. I can't seem to play any longer than 30 minutes atBland. This is coming from someone who has spent almost 5000 hours in BL1 and 2. Both BL1 and 2 are time warps for me and still are. Any time I sit in front of either one, when I look away from my computer it is all of a sudden 3 hours later. TPS feels more like a chore than anything else and I was only able to endure up to level 13. I can't seem to play any longer than 30 minutes at a time without getting completely bored out of my mind.

    Cons:
    The character primary skills are not very flashy like they were in BL2 and really don't do anything that you wouldn't be able to do without them anyway. The other skills in the tree are merely numeric multipliers for the most part and provide nothing as far as game changers to look forward to. The scenery is bland. There is way too much space between points of interest. The buggy ends up in the lava more times that not, so it is very difficult to open up. The O2 mechanic feels like a hinderance giving you a time limit when searching for hidden chests. Jack is not funny at all, which is very disappointing. The old vault hunters feel very out of place. The enemies all seem the same and are clearly missing the variety I'm use to in BL2 or even BL1. There are no Goliaths, constructors, loaders, psychos, nomads or any of that and are all just guys that run around with helmets and shoot, very boring.

    Pros:
    Gunplay is good because it is a built in mechanic that they couldn't mess up really. The double jump mechanic is interesting.    … Expand
  65. PublicNuisance
    Jun 13, 2018
    8
    Overall if you enjoyed the first two Borderlands then you will probably enjoy this as well. The game play is the same fun formula with some low gravity fun thrown in. It does a good job of tying the story in from Borderlands 2 and fills in some backstory. If you want to see how Jack became the depraved person from Borderlands 2 this game is for you. The game is solid and familiar notOverall if you enjoyed the first two Borderlands then you will probably enjoy this as well. The game play is the same fun formula with some low gravity fun thrown in. It does a good job of tying the story in from Borderlands 2 and fills in some backstory. If you want to see how Jack became the depraved person from Borderlands 2 this game is for you. The game is solid and familiar not breaking new ground but doing it's own thing very well.

    My few gripes would be the level design later in the game is tedious bordering on atrocious. Just a lot harder to figure out where the game wants you to go than it should be. There were a few small glitches as well such as enemies being able to shoot me through walls at certain points as well as one ramp that wouldn't lower until I exited the game and reloaded it which kept me from advancing. I also had one quest that failed on me after reloading the game even though it wasn't time based and I had to restart it. None of these are game breaking and most are simply anoying for the brief periods they happened but at the time of writing this the game has been out for years and these have gone unfixed which is a shame.

    The Linux build overall was pretty decent. I had no crashes at all. The performance was alright but not great. The game only utilizes one CPU core on Linux which makes it very CPU limited. My frame rate was usually 80+ at 1080P with max settings and FXAA but it did have dips into the 40's every so often. Officially AMD GPUs aren't even supported on the Linux version so I guess it could be worse.

    Despite the quirks and issues the game is a lot of fun and retains the good gameplay that other Borderlands have had. I recommend it to Borderlands fans specifically but FPS fans in general should enjoy it.

    My system I used:

    AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | 16GB DDR4-3000 CL15 | MSI RX 580 8GB Gaming X | Mesa 18.1 | Samsung 850 Evo 250GB | Solus 3 | Kernel 4.16.14-75.current    … Expand
  66. PrincessRose
    Jul 14, 2019
    5
    The game is sort of ok, really dislike the platforming elements as hate platform games.
    Wanted to complete the game once, but no way I'd bother playing again, it's rather boring and at times tedious and frustrating.
    BL2 is one of my all time favourite games, can't say the same for Pre sequel, it barely passes. Sometimes it's fun, most of the time it's not. I dislike that there    The game is sort of ok, really dislike the platforming elements as hate platform games.
    Wanted to complete the game once, but no way I'd bother playing again, it's rather boring and at times tedious and frustrating.
    BL2 is one of my all time favourite games, can't say the same for Pre sequel, it barely passes.

    Sometimes it's fun, most of the time it's not.

    I dislike that there isn't much enemy variety.

    I don't recommend the game as can't bear the thought of playing through the game more than once, whereas in BL2 couldn't get enough.    … Expand
  67. metalliham
    Oct 25, 2014
    9
    If you are a Borderlands 2 fan, you will LOVE this game. If you've never played a Borderlands game before, play for the fun, and stick around for the story and humor. This game shows the rise of Handsome Jack and makes you want to continue the story with Borderlands 2, (the Pre-Sequel takes place between BL1 and BL2). I have played this game solo and with groups and it's much funner inIf you are a Borderlands 2 fan, you will LOVE this game. If you've never played a Borderlands game before, play for the fun, and stick around for the story and humor. This game shows the rise of Handsome Jack and makes you want to continue the story with Borderlands 2, (the Pre-Sequel takes place between BL1 and BL2). I have played this game solo and with groups and it's much funner in groups. The game is very funny and light-hearted and the combat is super fun. So many different weapons, double jumping is also really fun. I would give it a 10, but I thought the game could have been a bit longer. I'm looking forward to the DLC because this series has the best DLC ever. Great game overall!… Expand
  68. Nergal
    Nov 10, 2014
    7
    It's like borderlands 2 (they didn't even change the menus) with anti gravity and O2. WIth friends it's sure a lot of fun but alone is pretty boring and repettiive.
  69. thewarden123
    Nov 12, 2014
    6
    Borderlands the pre sequel simply is a fun, fast place, lootathon (my own word) i had a ton of fun with this game but there is sertinly some isues with it for one it simply is a complete re skin of borderlands 2 exept its a bit more floaty the envirements are repetitive not interesting and all look the same. This game is full of glitchs some ones quest breaking for example in one quest youBorderlands the pre sequel simply is a fun, fast place, lootathon (my own word) i had a ton of fun with this game but there is sertinly some isues with it for one it simply is a complete re skin of borderlands 2 exept its a bit more floaty the envirements are repetitive not interesting and all look the same. This game is full of glitchs some ones quest breaking for example in one quest you have to kill small things that are reskind spidernaughts from the second game in the franchise with a laser but unfortunately when you killed all 7 of them i think it was the mission didnt recognise that it had luckily this was a side quest but if it was a main quest that would have been the end of the game for me also all lasers exept for the beam ones are extremely op it didnt matter if it was a white rarity or a orange rarity honistly this was fun tearing down enemys like there was no tomorow. The characters are where the game shines the most in my opinon i played as claptrap he was very fun although i didnt use his skill all that often because of how unpredictable the thing you wanted to happen would a good thing is all of the side skills were exellent for him the other characters look AMAZING aswell which was fun but it wasnt good enough to play the game over again to try the other characters. The story also is very goodish by that i mean right up intil the last quarter of the game the story lachs good characters, story and interesting missions percinally my favourite part was the end which is so good i dont want to spoil it. All in all i would recommend this game but if you are new to the franchise start on the 2nd the first isnt all to good story wise aswell.… Expand
  70. Antonislak
    Dec 30, 2015
    0
    Bad, simply the game is bad comparing to the borderlands legacy and i will start with the whorst part which is constant glitches and crashes to this date on both on pc and ps4.
    Apart from the technical issues, i just hated the constant jumping challenges, i don't enjoy the gravity and the lack of oxygen makes me nervous to the point i can't chill and enjoy the scenery...
    Such an awesome    Bad, simply the game is bad comparing to the borderlands legacy and i will start with the whorst part which is constant glitches and crashes to this date on both on pc and ps4.
    Apart from the technical issues, i just hated the constant jumping challenges, i don't enjoy the gravity and the lack of oxygen makes me nervous to the point i can't chill and enjoy the scenery...
    Such an awesome story and i can't enjoy it it's a pity, totally hated it.    … Expand
  71. sscott0829tw
    Dec 10, 2014
    7
    borderlands:The Pre-Sequel has a beautiful view of space,and has every feature that borderlands2 has.But it just change so little.Like they copy a lot of stuff form 2,But the new power and the low gravity fight is still pretty entertaining.Its not a best game,but still a good game.
  72. rnendel
    Dec 29, 2014
    10
    I rarely, if ever, post reviews - but for this game I felt I should - given all the negative comments (nonsense) about how it is just "DLC". After playing this game for 7 hours so far, I feel I can actually give an informed opinion regarding the "dlc" factor. (FYI, after 7 hours, I'm just now reaching the main city - exact same as BL1 or BL2 would have handled it, and the story is justI rarely, if ever, post reviews - but for this game I felt I should - given all the negative comments (nonsense) about how it is just "DLC". After playing this game for 7 hours so far, I feel I can actually give an informed opinion regarding the "dlc" factor. (FYI, after 7 hours, I'm just now reaching the main city - exact same as BL1 or BL2 would have handled it, and the story is just starting).

    I played BL1 through twice, BL2 through twice, and now I am enjoying BL3. This is NOT DLC. I'm assuming, at this point, that anyone who states it is DLC simply never played BL1 and moved to BL2. This is the Borderlands universe, the story, and this game fits it well - it is literally the next installment of the Borderlands saga.

    I remember when BL2 came out, I felt it was "DLC" at first (being a noob, as we all were transitioning from BL1 to BL2), because it was the same thing - vault hunting, same graphics, just different characters, classes, and story. Then I realized - OF COURSE IT LOOKS THE SAME - it's a cohesive universe and that's why any fan of Borderlands plays borderlands. I think we'd all hate it if it became something else.

    Borderlands 3 (pre-sequel) is very well done, expansive, engaging, and an excellent third addition to the story. It is to perceive this as "dlc" - only the entitled-minded would believe such a thing. I findi it oddly humorous that people buy the third game in a series and expect it NOT to be the third game in a series. Do we complain that book 3 of The Lord of the Rings is set in exactly the same universe as book 2 of the trilogy? Of course not.

    If you are a Borderlands fan, please, stop reading nonsense posts and buy the game - enjoy it for what it is - another story set in a cohesive universe. BL3 has new heroes, new story, new location, same universe, and uses previous installment heroes to help tell the story - umm, that's EXACTLY what BL2 did, except the different location :) There is no cash grab here, there is no "sell DLC as a game" - this is BL3, plain and simple.

    I almost didn't buy the game, even though I am definitely a Borderlands fan, because of all the BS posts. But, then I decided to see for myself, and I am very happy I did. I hope this installment doesn't suffer from the negative posts by (likely) those who just don't get what Borderlands is - it's a story, let's let it be just that - a great story. I remember my initial disappointment with BL2 - "where the hell are the aliens?!?"?. But once I let that go, BL2 became a great game on its own - let's let this become the great game it can be, by letting it evolve story-wise, instead of just "cosmetic wise".    … Expand
  73. Draco777
    Dec 31, 2014
    8
    Ok so I was looking down all of these reviews and was reading all of the complaints and I have got to say some that most of those things aren't bugs but simply things that happen when atmosphere is removed, sound cuts out due to nothing being able to carry it, oxygen tanks need to be monitored, and a large some of physics that are on based on normal gravity can't be used. Also I went intoOk so I was looking down all of these reviews and was reading all of the complaints and I have got to say some that most of those things aren't bugs but simply things that happen when atmosphere is removed, sound cuts out due to nothing being able to carry it, oxygen tanks need to be monitored, and a large some of physics that are on based on normal gravity can't be used. Also I went into this game expecting a back story of Jack and got a bit more. This game is harder than the other two and the humor is still there and everywhere I look I see some sort of reference for example, the new psycho's weapons are from tron. The Australian accents are placed about rather randomly a lot of characters have them but they are necessarily annoying rather hard to understand at times.
    I will admit this game isn't worth $60 but it most certainly is much larger than an expansion and carries much more than the average game.
    So to sum it all up the game is a great addition to the BL franchise and is a bit of a challenge and takes a lot of thinking because of the low gravity. I would recommend buying it for $50 or less as long as you don't mind a challenge and enjoy and I mean enjoy the BL franchise.    … Expand
  74. SPARTACVS
    May 21, 2017
    6
    Game is average. It still has the fun from the concept (mainly gear pletoria) but the rest is not good. There are glitches (i most probably play the latest version ever). Characters and skill trees are not that great IMHO, Even in normal mode I died a lot. Many missions are boring or annoying. Maps are average at best. If you buy the game, your chracters will be stuck at level 50 so youGame is average. It still has the fun from the concept (mainly gear pletoria) but the rest is not good. There are glitches (i most probably play the latest version ever). Characters and skill trees are not that great IMHO, Even in normal mode I died a lot. Many missions are boring or annoying. Maps are average at best. If you buy the game, your chracters will be stuck at level 50 so you have to pay again the have a complete game (rip off). On the plus side, there are many quests.… Expand
  75. zimmer600
    Aug 19, 2017
    5
    In fact, two years later we received the same Borderlands 2, only with a new storyline, new characters and the ability to shoot opponents in the air. And alas, all this pulls on dlc, but not as not for a full game for the full price.
  76. MeatBurger
    May 21, 2016
    4
    pro- the name [Borderlands]

    con- nothing new. rehashed EVERYTHING.
    stink of laziness
    could have been a DLC for Borderlands 2

    ps. i liked the Borderlands 2 Boss fights. because most of the fights was 1v1. but this **** pours annoying minions. they can't harm me but , that makes the boss a bit.........cheap.
  77. ISCybercoreSI
    Dec 3, 2016
    8
    STEAM/ESPAÑOL/SPANISH/MADE BY L_CYBERCORE_C

    Borderlands Presequel... ¿Valdrá la pena comprarlo? +Historia Buena y Chistosa +Acción, Mucha acción y TESTOSTERONA. +Algunos PNJs con buena carisma y que obtendrá tu cariño (Janey Springs para mí es la única que me llegó a gustar al nivel de personajes icónicos de BL2 com Tina o Moxxi, es encantadora y una personalidad única que no    STEAM/ESPAÑOL/SPANISH/MADE BY L_CYBERCORE_C

    Borderlands Presequel... ¿Valdrá la pena comprarlo?
    +Historia Buena y Chistosa
    +Acción, Mucha acción y TESTOSTERONA.
    +Algunos PNJs con buena carisma y que obtendrá tu cariño (Janey Springs para mí es la única que me llegó a gustar al nivel de personajes icónicos de BL2 com Tina o Moxxi, es encantadora y una personalidad única que no desgasta como otros personajes sino al contrario, que te dá mas que alguna sonrisa, en segundo y tercer lugar increiblemente se lo lleva la voz de Dahl yde Hyperion para mí xD)
    +Las batallas de los jefes estan buenos en sí, aprovechan las mecánicas nuevas del juego, el jefe final es mejorable, pero es único a los otros jefes finales de los Borderlands, Zarpedon es una villana para respetar por su seriedad y su historia, pero NADIE SUPERA AL GUAPETON DE JACK.
    +Personajes que tienen su propio kit de habilidades y su carisma, aparte de que (Por lo menos Athena) se comunican mucho más con el mapa y los NPCS que los pjs de BL2 (WOW, un punto positivo de BL-TPS sobre BL2, fin del mundo D:)
    +Easter Egg fácil de encontrar, pero un detallazo!
    +Hay cambios en los diálogos al empezar de nuevo la campaña.

    +/- Buena variedad de armas, pero la mayoría recicladas del BL2, los láseres estan buenos y las pociones de Moxxi es un buen añadido.
    +/- La mecánica de la gravedad, es un doble filo, le añade algo de dificultad, pero a veces es dificil de acostumbrarse
    +/- El mapa... tiene duración, pero no es extensa y la historia tampoco sorprende (Presecuela = Menor sorpresa)
    +/- La picadora es buena, lo pongo aquí ya que apenas afecta en la calificación que le pondré.
    +/- Trampolines, te permite explorar más rapido los mapas.

    -Hay PNJs que son un intento forzado de lograr la hazaña que hizo BL2 de crear pjs carismáticos (Cof cof.. Pickle cof.. cof..)
    -Solo use UNA VEZ la mecánica de sobrecargar los trampolines...
    -
    -Duración MUCHO mas corta que el BL2
    -Reciclaje que se podría comprender si no fuera por su EXAGERADO precio de salida (60$?!)
    -Muros invisibles, terreno inacesible (Hasta en zonas donde se podría acceder con un salto, pero te empuja al vacío sin razón) y varias confusiones en el terreno que, para ser un juego donde hay mecánicas de gravedad, salto largo y trampolines, limita bastante la libertad y desaprovecha una mecánica con GRAN potencial
    -Partes donde Jack actua como un ESTÚPIDO, no en el sentido humorístico, sinó que o simplemente, me desespera, pero a pesar de eso sigue teniendo gran carisma en el juego.
    -Para mí, la voz de Athena en Español no me gustó, suena muy mayor (En el sentido desgastado) en comparación con la habla inglesa (Que esa me gustó), el resto de las voces, están bien, hay algunas que no me termina de convencer en ningun idioma(Pickle) y otras que caracterizan bien a los PJS (La voz alegre y gentil de Springs o la voz seria y alzada de Zarpedon),

    En mi opinión, yo solo compraría el juego cuando estuviese en una buena oferta (Yo lo compré en Summer Steam Sale en un pack donde venía el BL1 con sus expansiones, el BL2 que ya lo tenía desde hace tiempo, el BL-TPS y el Tales of the Borderlands a 11000 pesos chilenos).

    El juego es bueno, pero se nota que no le dieron tanto esfuerzo como BL2, ojalá que Borderlands 3 ponga la vara tan arriba como lo hace Moxxi con mi vara ;) ...

    Puntuación final: 7.5/10 (Borderlands 2: 10/10 Borderlands 1: Todavía no lo termino)
    ¿Lo compro?: En oferta! (Preferiblemente en el Pack donde viene los juegos anteriormente mencionados)    … Expand
  78. stop9091
    Dec 16, 2017
    0
    Extremely poor sequel for a lot of reasons. On top of the poor game design, there is also many issues: crashes, accidental invisible walls, player getting stuck. Terrible.
  79. AbeMC
    Jul 10, 2017
    7
    Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel tells the story of how Handsome Jack progressed from being a corporate lackey to becoming the villain we know in Borderlands 2. It’s not a journey I asked to take, but since it’s here, I played it and had a good time – but with no camraderie, no Angel, minimal Claptraps, and little environment variety, much of the charm is missing. Gameplay is the same asBorderlands: The Pre-Sequel tells the story of how Handsome Jack progressed from being a corporate lackey to becoming the villain we know in Borderlands 2. It’s not a journey I asked to take, but since it’s here, I played it and had a good time – but with no camraderie, no Angel, minimal Claptraps, and little environment variety, much of the charm is missing. Gameplay is the same as previous games in the franchise, but now with oxygen tanks and low gravity. Worth a purchase for fans of the series and its co-op loot-and-shoot gameplay (which is as good as ever). New-comers to the franchise should look at Borderlands 2 instead; it is the better game.
    Total size installed on my hard-drive (base game + Season Pass): 10.4 GB

    The story tells the tale of Athena, an assassin encountered in the first Borderlands game, and how she was employed by Jack to save Pandora’s moon from the evil Captain Zarpedon who has taken over the Helios space station and is firing the station’s laser at the moon to destroy it because reasons (whew, that was mouthful). Zarpedon actually does have reasons, and you can find some Echoes lying around that tell more of her story; she’s actually a really interesting character.

    But like so many of the characters in the Pre-Sequel, she’s barely there. Mordecai and Brick only appear in cut-scenes, while Roland and Lilith stand around in the Up Over Bar doing nothing (with two lines of dialogue apiece when clicked upon). Tiny Tina provides some voice-over in True Vault Hunter mode, but otherwise only has one or two lines. Jack tells jokes constantly, but is never funny – not even in a “I’m ashamed of laughing but I’m laughing anyway” approach. And apparently it’s impossible to have a Borderlands game without Moxxi or Crazy Earl. Marcus is NOT present, but his vending machines are everywhere, even in the most unlikely of places. In place of Scooter is Janey Springs, and she is a bright, cheerful addition to a cast that is frequently far too glum. Unfortunately, the Pre-Sequel’s attempts at fun and funny is mostly meh.

    The areas feel smaller. Unlike Borderlands 2, which featured a great variety of environments, the Pre-Sequel features one style of terrain – the rocky surface of Pandora’s moon – and any variety happens in the in-door levels. The low-gravity was fun, and allowed for some really creative jumping puzzles. The oxygen requirement was limiting, though. It discouraged random exploration, because I was frequently checking my air amount to make sure I didn’t run out. This concern is somewhat mitigated by plentiful air pockets in every level, but still annoying. Most enemies are recycled from other games (and re-spawn very quickly). Now we have Torks instead of Skags, and they’re animated differently, but their function and hitpoints feel the same. There are fewer bosses than in previous Borderlands games, but the final boss is awesome, taking place in more old Eridian ruins. Design and atmosphere is great, even if it was easy to slice through all the enemies (I finished my first run at Level 26).

    As in previous Borderlands games, there are tons of things to loot, but few of them are useful. All the beam weapons are OP; they even helped me to wipe out the Zarpedon boss in less than five minutes – SOLO. Find one (or more!), organize your build around it, and proceed to plow through enemies. A nice addition to the gameplay is the ground-slam. Suddenly, facing hordes of creatures doesn’t seem like a fruitless endeavor. Jump, boost to a greater height (which uses oxygen!), then slam back into the ground for area-of-effect damage. The slam can be customized and upgraded like everything else. I found myself avoiding fire-based elemental weapons because fire needs an atmosphere in order to burn – making their use situational at best. Ice weapons + ground-slam (which shatters frozen enemies) was a more than viable substitute.

    At the heart of any Borderlands game is the co-operative experience, and that is as good as ever. Getting four people together to save Pandora’s moon makes for a great time, with easy drop-in, drop-out. Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is easily the lesser game of the trilogy, but it’ll scratch that loot-and-shoot itch. Recommended if you’ve just got to have more Borderlands.

    On DLC:
    - Two character classes, Handsome Jack and the Baroness. Seriously, Gearbox, stop cutting character classes out of the game to sell for an extra $10 apiece. Sheesh.
    - The Holodome Onslaught adds 10 more character levels and holographic horde mode. Having the character levels is nice, but the rest is like the holographic simulator in the Pinnacle Station DLC for the first Mass Effect. Remember that DLC? That’s right, no one does.
    - Claptastic Voyage is a great piece of story DLC – IF YOU ARE A FAN OF CLAPTRAP (I am, kind of. Depends on my mood). Otherwise, prepare to be annoyed in a big way.    … Expand
  80. Captain_Chaos
    Jun 22, 2016
    8
    I have played Borderlands enough that I have become intimately familiar wih its various strengths and weaknesses as as series, and Pre-Sequel as a lot of both. An interquel that reuses the engine and assets of Borderlands 2, Pre-Sequel nonetheless manages to reinvent the series tried-and-true, shoot, loot, rinse and repeat gameplay primarily by the introduction of low gravity- movingI have played Borderlands enough that I have become intimately familiar wih its various strengths and weaknesses as as series, and Pre-Sequel as a lot of both. An interquel that reuses the engine and assets of Borderlands 2, Pre-Sequel nonetheless manages to reinvent the series tried-and-true, shoot, loot, rinse and repeat gameplay primarily by the introduction of low gravity- moving around on Elpis and the Helios spacestation is infinately easier then being stuck in Pandoran gravity. It brings to mind the low-gravity mutator of Unreal Tournament. Combat additions of cryo-element weapons and lasers are also welcome. I had a lot of fun as Athena the Gladiator, whose elemental tree gives her a hefty punch and whose Aspis denies a huge percentage of incoming damage, giving her incredible survivablity that the entirety of the Borderlands 2 cast lacked- most egregiously Salvador, who in the course of playing I spent an inordinate amount of time as with my face in the dirt waiting to be revived. I had a chance to sample the other characters, including Doppleganger Jack and Aurelia but most notably Wilhelm the Enforcer, whose autonomous drones are a big help in combat. The game is well-written for what it is, though if you are bothered by an excess of memes and references then it will rub you in much the same uncomfortable way that BL2 did. The combat in pre-sequel, I would say, the most refined in the series, and actually feels reasonably balanced, but the level design leaves much to be desired- the mazelike decks of Helios station in particular left me dazed and vexed, and had I not had my friends to guide me I would surely have needed to look at a guide to find my way around. The moon also has its share of navigational difficulties, with twisting, identical-looking crags and instant-death lava pits. For the geographically challenged player like myself, Pre-Sequel can be very annoying, but once you can actually find the battle, you'll have a lot of fun. The DLCs, few as they are, are solid- the holodome providing some of the most dynamic arena battles of the franchise, and Claptastic Voyage offering excellent music and asthetics, as well as a very epic final boss and game changing "glitched" guns. Pre-Sequel is a solid continuation for the series and also I think, a good entrypoint to the franchise for newcomers. I'm expecting more improvements in future entries.… Expand
  81. FlameNoir
    Dec 11, 2016
    10
    People call this game a cash-grab, and it's true that the Shock-Drop Slaughter Pit was a terrible money-grab DLC. But the game as a whole is amazing, has WAY more lore and story than previous Borderlands titles, and it had LASERS. C'mon. LASERS. Also has more female vault hunters (yisss) as well as very NEW and CREATIVE action skills. Athena, Claptrap, Doppelganger, and Aurelia all havePeople call this game a cash-grab, and it's true that the Shock-Drop Slaughter Pit was a terrible money-grab DLC. But the game as a whole is amazing, has WAY more lore and story than previous Borderlands titles, and it had LASERS. C'mon. LASERS. Also has more female vault hunters (yisss) as well as very NEW and CREATIVE action skills. Athena, Claptrap, Doppelganger, and Aurelia all have very new and original action skills that are completely different from those that came before. Overall very fun, story-driven Borderlands title that made laugh, cry, and jump for joy. Please ignore the haters.… Expand
  82. TheArchetypes
    Sep 9, 2016
    8
    This 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 ofThis 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
  83. Nyakuya
    Apr 5, 2019
    0
    2K made Borderlands 3 an Epic Store exclusive game, GO F* YOURSELF 2K!

    ---------------------------------------------------------- A diferencia de borderlands 1 y 2, este juego no crea todo desde 0 y reutiliza muchas cosas de borderlands 2. Si bien este juego agrega una o dos cosas nuevas, se siente más como una expansión de borderlands 2 que como un juego nuevo, (y como si fuera poco    2K made Borderlands 3 an Epic Store exclusive game, GO F* YOURSELF 2K!

    ----------------------------------------------------------

    A diferencia de borderlands 1 y 2, este juego no crea todo desde 0 y reutiliza muchas cosas de borderlands 2. Si bien este juego agrega una o dos cosas nuevas, se siente más como una expansión de borderlands 2 que como un juego nuevo, (y como si fuera poco te lo cobran 60 dolares, valor que sin duda está muy exagerado para lo que el juego ofrece).

    Más allá de lo anteriormente mencionado, este juego tiene un efecto "azul" en los gráficos que hace que sean molestos, pero esto no es lo más molesto, lo más molesto es el sonido que hace la gravedad 0, un sonido tan insoportable que aveces me hace dar fuerte dolor de cabeza (y no estoy de coña). La historia está muy buena y las misiones secundarias están al nivel de los anteriores juegos. Lo negativo que le veo son los HORRIBLEMENTE INSOPORTABLES sonidos de la gravedad 0, y que hayan reutilizado cosas de borderlands 2.    … Expand
  84. Jash9433
    May 18, 2017
    10
    It was an amazing game. I haven't completed it yet, but I like it so far. I like that Concordia was like sanctuary in BL2. I liked the O2 kits, but they could've done them better. I mean you shouldn't be able to die by staying out looting too long.
  85. rickyrockfish
    Apr 3, 2019
    0
    screw loyal fanbase for a few extra dollars good job 2k games. store exclusives deals need to die a horrible death it is bad for the gaming industry.
  86. K0SH11
    May 17, 2018
    7
    Alright so , being a huge fan of the first two games , I bought the pre sequel.All I am going to say is that its not as good as I expected, sure it feels good to see Handsome jack as a protagonist,but the story is poor , around 12 hrs needed to finish the game, the loot system is repetitive, a really good open world tho. 7/10 because the game just feels unfinished. Not the game id spend 60Alright so , being a huge fan of the first two games , I bought the pre sequel.All I am going to say is that its not as good as I expected, sure it feels good to see Handsome jack as a protagonist,but the story is poor , around 12 hrs needed to finish the game, the loot system is repetitive, a really good open world tho. 7/10 because the game just feels unfinished. Not the game id spend 60 bucks on.… Expand
  87. EptaEpt
    Sep 13, 2022
    1
    Sorry, but positive feedback is not available in your region. At least until your leadership changes the two-faced policy in their actions and statements.
  88. LetMePickThat
    Aug 7, 2018
    8
    Yes, this game draws heavily onto Borderlands 2. Yes, it could have been a Boderlands 2 DLC. Yet I think it is a great addition to the franchise, and add gameplay mechanics (low gravity and 0² level mainly) that enhance the classic Borderlands gunplay.
  89. MakotoSengen
    Apr 21, 2019
    0
    Coop game with the worst coop I've ever played. All because of stupid level system making game in party a complete **** Using save editor is required otherwise you'll wear lowlevel gear till the end of the game. Inferior game design everywhere: how items should spawn, how skills should work, bad fast travel points, regular map backtracking, stupid weapon mechanics, stupid UI design, etc.Coop game with the worst coop I've ever played. All because of stupid level system making game in party a complete **** Using save editor is required otherwise you'll wear lowlevel gear till the end of the game. Inferior game design everywhere: how items should spawn, how skills should work, bad fast travel points, regular map backtracking, stupid weapon mechanics, stupid UI design, etc. Trash story with endless boring dialogues.… Expand
  90. kuczmcym
    Feb 8, 2019
    5
    Severely lacking for a borderlands game. Not terrible, but definitely not great...
  91. BarelyLewd
    Mar 15, 2019
    5
    Not good, not good at all, a huge let down, was really hoping for another great Borderlands game, and boy was I let down, maybe pick the game up on sale, real real cheap, otherwise just skip this one.
  92. carloscmbh
    Mar 11, 2016
    5
    It´s like play borderlands 2 again with worst characters, no challenge, much more repetitive, worst game play. I tried finished the game, but I could not. Get to boring. You should not buy it.
  93. snaken
    Mar 23, 2023
    0
    Way too many female characters. On top of that, all male characters that are somehow still in the game are either old and impotent, self-deprecating, or evil. The only thing you do in this game is serve women and kill men. Don't hate me or my review for sharing objective observation -- hate the developers for releasing such games.

    I got this anti-men propaganda at 85% off and even    Way too many female characters. On top of that, all male characters that are somehow still in the game are either old and impotent, self-deprecating, or evil. The only thing you do in this game is serve women and kill men. Don't hate me or my review for sharing objective observation -- hate the developers for releasing such games.

    I got this anti-men propaganda at 85% off and even though I paid peanuts I still regret it. I know how I will be voting with my money in the future, 2K.    … Expand
  94. octobersky92
    Mar 26, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Saw this game on a Steam sale and bought it. Loved Borderlands 2 so I thought I would enjoy this one. Lets start reviewing shall we?
    The story was great, to me. I really enjoyed learning about the events that led up to the Borderlands.
    The dialogue was good, but the censoring was really a pain in the ass. Why do you censor words in a Borderlands game? That is just plain stupidity to me.
    The gameplay was great. It felt just like Borderlands 2 so its real easy to play. The zero gravity was a great idea and implemented well.
    Level design was a bit tedious at times. There are a lot, I mean, A LOT, of places to fall and die and re-spawn which was kind of a pain to me. Also, a lot of maze like maps that will be a bit tedious to go through more then once.
    Enemies were more or less the same as previous games. Here they can butt slam and fly in zero gravity, but the same. Bosses were good and tough. The main thing I absolutely hate, hate with a burning passion, the one thing..."Spoiler", ....The end boss battle. It is one of the worst design of the entire game. You start off fighting the guardian, you have to lower its shield not once, not twice, but three times. Only after its lowered three times then you can kill it, but wait! There's more, and this one's a screamer! The guardian comes back again and this time, it has three faces. So, you have to destroy the shield and health of each face. Awful design to me.
    I'd recommend it for the Borderland fans out there, but if its on sale. Yes, there is fun here but its not worth the price. I got it on sale for $29.99 and I still feel that it was a bit too pricey.    … Expand
  95. RobinMuerkoeste
    Mar 18, 2015
    4
    Given that this game retailed at US$ 59.99 I cannot bring myself to give it more than a four, I would have enjoined a simple re-skinned Borderlands 1 or a incorporation of the Borderlands 1 characters and enemies as well as world much more. In short I could only recommend this game to someone who fiends for the Borderlands series and even then it is likely to leave you disappointed.

    To    Given that this game retailed at US$ 59.99 I cannot bring myself to give it more than a four, I would have enjoined a simple re-skinned Borderlands 1 or a incorporation of the Borderlands 1 characters and enemies as well as world much more. In short I could only recommend this game to someone who fiends for the Borderlands series and even then it is likely to leave you disappointed.

    To anyone considering purchasing this game. If you do not already own Borderlands 2 and its DLC or Borderlands 1 and its DLC grab that instead. It'll cost you less and you'll get double the game time out of it and at least twice the fun.

    If this game had retailed as a massive Borderlands 2 expansion and retailed for USD 19.99 pre-order or USD 29.99 post release I believe it would have been received much better and I would have then given it a 7.    … Expand
  96. virgilivs
    Apr 28, 2020
    3
    This should have been a DLC for one of the previous installments. And it would have been bad at that, too.
  97. Bahska28
    Jul 14, 2022
    1
    Way to short, just when we thought it was getting good (the last boss) finally after hours of slow tedious missions and boring story it was over. The loot is uninteresting compared to Bl2 and 3 the zones are annoying at best and given the option to turn off the low gravity i would hands down.
    Felt like a bad dlc.
  98. Claytality
    Mar 27, 2019
    8
    This has the core elements of the Borderlands series: FPS and RPG, which makes it a good game. It is not as good as Borderlands or Borderlands 2, but fans of the series will definitely enjoy it. The story is not as good as the other two, and some characters are downright annoying, but Borderlands is more about shooting, looting, and leveling. Six fun, unique characters to play andThis has the core elements of the Borderlands series: FPS and RPG, which makes it a good game. It is not as good as Borderlands or Borderlands 2, but fans of the series will definitely enjoy it. The story is not as good as the other two, and some characters are downright annoying, but Borderlands is more about shooting, looting, and leveling. Six fun, unique characters to play and customize.

    Claptastic Voyage is a hilarious DLC, one of the best of the series.

    I bought it and all DLC for about $30, played 356 hours, highly recommended.    … Expand
  99. jcasetnl
    Feb 28, 2016
    7
    Solid shoot 'n loot, a bit on the easy side. Low gravity offers some very fun combination possibilities, like fire a grenade, fire rocket launcher, slam to the ground and then jump away before the grenade goes off. Combined with elemental effects it can be complete chaos and total fun.

    Some of the complaints are just dumb, for example, running time. Playing most of the missions and    Solid shoot 'n loot, a bit on the easy side. Low gravity offers some very fun combination possibilities, like fire a grenade, fire rocket launcher, slam to the ground and then jump away before the grenade goes off. Combined with elemental effects it can be complete chaos and total fun.

    Some of the complaints are just dumb, for example, running time. Playing most of the missions and side missions, I got a solid 40 hours out of BL:TPS, so I don't see what all the complaints are about it being an "extended DLC".

    As for it being "more of the same", I guess I'm someone who appreciates that. The formula wasn't broken so they added some new elemental types, vehicles and low gravity, but other than that, it's still Borderlands. If you just want more Borderlands, this is your game.    … Expand
  100. triangel156
    Aug 14, 2020
    6
    Personally, the story's pretty good in my eyes. It has its funny moments. The gameplay itself is also unique in a positive sense. The only thing I didn't like were the many sidequests. Some of them were very repetitive. I'm also bummed that they scrapped many of the season pass. I'm glad I didn't buy it seen the cost in comperison to the content.
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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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