Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Compared to Borderlands 1 and 2 at least, haven't played 3 yet, TPS has arguably the best story of the series and I would say a much better balance with it's endgame weapons and the classes. However, the endgame and post game support was faaaaaaaaaaaar worse than the first couple games in the main series. When you beat the game and the claptrap dlc, that's basically it. A few bosses to farm, side quests, but that's about it. While they did fix the spawns of some bosses so you could farm them again, there is still a large amount of enemies that you can't kill again after the first time around. This really brings down the post game grind. UVHM has a much better balance compared to BL2 and a lack of OP levels was a god send, but with the lack of general content, this barely does anything for the overall experience. I think the classes in the game are honestly some of the most fun to use in the series with great skill trees, but there are a few instances of an overuse of CO-OP oriented trees which are more or less useless outside of playing with friends. On Elpis, a lot of the areas feel very samey unfortunately. Enemy types are not as interesting as Borderlands 2. The weapons in the game also leave a lot to be desired at times. The edition of laser weapons is fun, but the overall reuse of designs and weapons from Borderlands 2 makes it feel far too samey. Zero gravity and jump packs are fun, but especially around the end of the game you'll be hard pressed to find areas that actually utilize them as much as you'd think. The O2 mechanic is lack luster and gives no sense of urgency which can be viewed how you want it, good or bad. Overall, TPS is a fun game to play and I'd say a great experience the the first time around, but you may have a lack of interest coming back for more after that. Get it on sale and play for the story and gameplay while that can last you.    … Expand
  31. waterkettle_1
    May 27, 2020
    10
    This game is so fun and amazing and I would to play this game again in the future
  32. KepasaAmigo
    Jul 16, 2021
    10
    The best from all trylogy. did not play third one. 10/10. ultra fun in co-op.
  33. Lexinskiy
    Jun 24, 2020
    2
    Считаем плюсы:
    1. Необычная графика
    2. Ну хоть какой-то сюжет 3. Неплохое оружие, включая фишки и внешний вид 4. Кооп Теперь минусы: 1. Всю игру хотелось поскорее её пройти ради галочки, и больше её никогда не трогать 2. Очень скучные, даже не рубилово, бои 3. Боссы - тот ещё запор, умираешь, закупаешься, даёшь урон, мы в этом цикле 4. Прикола игры я не выкупил от слова совсем, как шутер    Считаем плюсы:
    1. Необычная графика
    2. Ну хоть какой-то сюжет
    3. Неплохое оружие, включая фишки и внешний вид
    4. Кооп
    Теперь минусы:
    1. Всю игру хотелось поскорее её пройти ради галочки, и больше её никогда не трогать
    2. Очень скучные, даже не рубилово, бои
    3. Боссы - тот ещё запор, умираешь, закупаешься, даёшь урон, мы в этом цикле
    4. Прикола игры я не выкупил от слова совсем, как шутер не очень, есть элементы РПГ, но как-то это не очень мне зашло
    5. Сюжет не проходя предыдущие игры я понял со 2-3 главы
    6. Мне даже критику на эту игру, с каким-то непонятным отвратный чувством приходится писать, так что я всё    … Expand
  34. TauntTuba
    Jan 26, 2022
    8
    Borderlands TPS является хорошей игрой в серии, которая использует новые механики и расширяет лор и история мира. Геймплей в ней остался таким же приятным и интересным, как и во второй части. Из минусов можно выделить довольно однообразные локации, все же Пандора была более красочной и интересной в плане локацийBorderlands TPS является хорошей игрой в серии, которая использует новые механики и расширяет лор и история мира. Геймплей в ней остался таким же приятным и интересным, как и во второй части. Из минусов можно выделить довольно однообразные локации, все же Пандора была более красочной и интересной в плане локаций
  35. Vaeu
    Jul 2, 2020
    7
    Coming from Borderlands 2, The Pre-Sequel was rather disappointing.

    The low gravity movement (and the butt-stomping that came with it), and laser weapons were fun and refreshing, but the graphics and sounds were felt saturating. While the plot of Handsome Jack's descent was intriguing to learn about, how the story was paced was bad and made some points of a comparatively shorter game to    Coming from Borderlands 2, The Pre-Sequel was rather disappointing.

    The low gravity movement (and the butt-stomping that came with it), and laser weapons were fun and refreshing, but the graphics and sounds were felt saturating. While the plot of Handsome Jack's descent was intriguing to learn about, how the story was paced was bad and made some points of a comparatively shorter game to its predecessors, feel flat out boring.
    I feel as though the character quality regressed in TPS, similar to that of the first Borderlands as they didn't have any nuances to them and the game didn't make you care about them too much even if it tried to. In addition, the endgame content compared to Borderlands 2 was poor and especially in terms of the doc with the exception of the Claptrap one. On balance, TPS was an alright game.    … Expand
  36. exxdexx
    Jul 25, 2020
    2
    Bad level system, 99 percent of the weapons suck and also it's boring and I hate it
  37. bigreview122
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    It is a fun little spin-off of Borderlands 2 which acts as a backstory for the events of Borderlands 2 itself. There is not much to this game really, the gameplay is as good and addicting as Borderlands 2, the story isn't as good as Borderlands 2 though there are still some good moments to be experienced and some interesting characters to meet. Overall this game is a pretty fun game to complete.
  38. MrPajamas
    Apr 30, 2021
    7
    I fell in love with Borderlands 1 and Borderlands 2. I was absolutely captivated by the cartoon graphics that add charm to the game. Borderlands The Pre-Sequel does this, but otherwise it doesn't add anything new and that's the whole minus of this game. The previous parts went to see progress, while here we have the same graphics as in the second. What worked remained. Weapons, controls,I fell in love with Borderlands 1 and Borderlands 2. I was absolutely captivated by the cartoon graphics that add charm to the game. Borderlands The Pre-Sequel does this, but otherwise it doesn't add anything new and that's the whole minus of this game. The previous parts went to see progress, while here we have the same graphics as in the second. What worked remained. Weapons, controls, inventory and so on. All this very similar to the second part. But what was not so similar to the second part was optimization. I'll put it this way. The game ran fine all the time. Almost all the time. Here and there there were minor declines in FPS, which I don't understand, because that was not the case with the second one and the game looks the same. It was such a minor hate slap in the beginning, but now for the better side. But it's a fact that the developers have changed the environment and that's fine. Although it doesn't have my favorite desert from number one or number two, it still has the luxury of location. What I would highlight and at the same time easily rebuke is the story. As the name suggests, this is not another full-fledged part. The game focuses mainly on the character of Handsome Jack. It's not bad and I didn't even mind. I just want to warn you about what game you want to buy with the fact that you think you will get a continuation of the story in the style of previous games. Not that. This is for real fans, and in fact I would describe this game in general, as such a nice addition for fans of the Borderlands series, which I already have thanks to previous games and I enjoyed the game. So to sum it up. Borderlands The Pre-Sequel doesn't add much, but on the one hand it doesn't take away and let's say in the form of gameplay, the game is as beautiful as in the previous parts. I'd rather end it all with the words fans of the series get into it and normal players of the series are uninitiated or simply Borderlands fans don't prefer their hands off. In short, you have to decide for yourself if it is worth it. For me, a good game that I recommend, but really to those fans.… Expand
  39. apokalipto
    Aug 18, 2023
    8
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  40. RinKaiG
    Nov 25, 2020
    9
    A Really Nice game especially if you are playing borderlands for the first time
  41. OldManGamerOMG
    Dec 4, 2020
    4
    The game itself is okay, the characters dialog is often funny, but the game play is tedious and very frustrating. Many of the quests that are timed or in difficult areas will require you to make numerous attempts to accomplish, while replaying the entire voice acting over again. What was sometimes funny becomes annoying after hearing it repeatedly. This, added with an an annoyingly slowThe game itself is okay, the characters dialog is often funny, but the game play is tedious and very frustrating. Many of the quests that are timed or in difficult areas will require you to make numerous attempts to accomplish, while replaying the entire voice acting over again. What was sometimes funny becomes annoying after hearing it repeatedly. This, added with an an annoyingly slow movement of your character, makes playing become a marathon of patience versus reward, where the reward is usually another quest to test your patience.

    The setting is low gravity, but the method to play in it is not enjoyable. This is a simulation of playing a jump puzzle while wearing shoes that are slathered in oil.

    I forgot to mention that I have been dealing with numerous bugs and issues as well. I have been required to reset my game numerous times, because quests break and will not progress. For instance, race the kid, where the timer will not begin, but upon resetting the game, it works. Another example, drilling for ice, for the nurse, where the third ice to loot does not appear, until I reset and load in, to find it there on the ice. Another example, where the items dropping from creatures are not visible, until I reload, and can then loot the items. This has happened with nearly a dozen quests, and has become very frustrating.

    I also should mention that I am someone who does every quest. While the main story quests do appear to be fine, more than half of the side quests have been buggy and completely lacking any enjoyment. You can also tell that one person is voice acting many of these side quests, making me wonder if they were an after thought. It would explain the numerous problems.

    I cannot recommend this game, as it has numerous bugs that require constant resetting the game for quest items to be looted, mobs to appear, and other issues. I also cannot recommend this game due to the poor mechanics in playing the game, where player control is very poor, while requiring precision in tasks. This is a shame, because it does have a good main story, and character dialog, but it is wasted on this game.    … Expand
  42. YuriRys
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    Хороший отдон, но нет русской озвучки(. А так старая добрая бордуха с множеством пушек)
  43. dotrem
    Jun 22, 2021
    4
    The game is unbelievable boring. Well honestly every BL game and every loot shooter is boring, but pre-sequel is definitly worst one.
    Slow motion, low gravity, oxigen leaking, pointless characters what screaming "Hey gamer loot at me, i'm big talking sht".

    Devs just put every annoying thing in this game and said "It's funny game!". Hell no.
  44. Letkinq93
    Jul 12, 2021
    0
    This game is so boring. Map is **** I can't go ı want to anywhere. Car using is a very difficult. Thank you Epic Games. I don't pay this game. All of this game is ****
  45. MrLet53
    Nov 8, 2021
    0
    This game is really boring. You must play every optianal mission, because to silly level system. Hardcore enemies, useless a lot of guns, silly loot system. If you have a 20.000$ and you die, you lost 2.000$. If you have 200$ and you die, you lost 20$. This is stupid.

    Gameplay usually walk to mission owner, take mission, die a lot of times, finally did mission, walk to mission owner and    This game is really boring. You must play every optianal mission, because to silly level system. Hardcore enemies, useless a lot of guns, silly loot system. If you have a 20.000$ and you die, you lost 2.000$. If you have 200$ and you die, you lost 20$. This is stupid.

    Gameplay usually walk to mission owner, take mission, die a lot of times, finally did mission, walk to mission owner and claimed useless weapons.

    Armored enemies kill you one shot, you kill armored enemies when you have out of ammo. Normal enemies powerfull than bosses. This game is for co-op, no single. Thank you epic games for the gift. I don’t pay this game.    … Expand
  46. DonldTrump_45Th
    Jan 26, 2023
    7
    Hello, this is a default review because i'm forced to use 75 characters. I'll edit this review in the future talking about the game, don't worry ;)

    My final rate is: 7
  47. Ciocolici
    Aug 1, 2023
    8
    Greetings fellow gamers! Today, I'm here to share my thoughts on "Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel," a game that, in my honest opinion, falls a tad short compared to its predecessors. Now, before we dive in, let me assure you that my quirky style and love for the franchise will remain intact throughout this review!

    Gameplay-wise, I couldn't shake the feeling that "The Pre-Sequel" resembled    Greetings fellow gamers! Today, I'm here to share my thoughts on "Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel," a game that, in my honest opinion, falls a tad short compared to its predecessors. Now, before we dive in, let me assure you that my quirky style and love for the franchise will remain intact throughout this review!

    Gameplay-wise, I couldn't shake the feeling that "The Pre-Sequel" resembled more of an expansion pack to "Borderlands 2" rather than a standalone installment. It brought back familiar gameplay mechanics and graphics, which aren't necessarily a bad thing, mind you. It's like how "Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood" complemented "Assassin's Creed 2" but with laser guns and a fresh set of characters. There were some additional features like lower gravity, which didn't quite tickle my fancy, but hey, tastes differ!

    Now, let's talk about performance. Things were running smoothly for me until I switched to an AMD 5600 XT graphics card, which should have been a solid choice for the game. However, Borderlands decided to give me a "poopy" experience (yes, I said it) and started acting up. If you encounter performance issues, I strongly suggest addressing them immediately, and if all else fails, don't hesitate to request a refund. It's a bit of a lottery with this title, unfortunately.

    Onto the brighter side, one of the shining stars of "The Pre-Sequel" was Handsome Jack - his character was exceptionally well-portrayed, and the jokes delivered some hearty chuckles. The storyline, though intermittently engaging, managed to keep me interested. I must say, Athena and Claptrap were the real showstoppers, adding that extra flair to the overall experience. And let's not forget the epic last boss battle! It hands down earned its spot as the best boss in the series so far (disregarding "Borderlands 3," which came after this title).

    All in all, "Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel" comes across as a decent prologue-like expansion to "Borderlands 2." If lady luck smiles upon you and it cooperates seamlessly with your PC, you might find some enjoyment here. However, being the dedicated fan that I am, I couldn't help but have higher expectations for this game.

    In conclusion, while "The Pre-Sequel" may not reach the soaring heights of its predecessors, it still has its moments of fun and charm. So, if you're a die-hard Borderlands enthusiast like me, you'll probably want to give it a shot. Just remember to cross your fingers for a smooth performance and enjoy the quirky adventure!

    Happy vault hunting, fellow gamers!    … Expand
  48. Shadowxxx
    Jan 10, 2023
    0
    Disgusting ugly trash Disgusting ugly trash Disgusting ugly trash Disgusting ugly trash Disgusting
  49. Dewom
    Apr 8, 2022
    7
    Estoy entre el 6 y el 7, pero viendo lo malo que es el 3 y Wonderlands, la verdad es que aprecio mucho más este. Además de que el clon de Jack el Guapo es fácilmente uno de los busca cámaras más divertidos de toda la franquicia....así que si, un 7.
  50. Jabbawockee
    May 7, 2022
    7
    In many aspects, this game feels like an extended piece of DLC for Borderlands 2 - but lacking in a lot of its charm and character, it mostly acts as a way to flesh out background characters and Handsome Jack from Borderlands 2, but after that game has already told its story, so it fails on that front - it's far too little - too late to make its existence as a game necessary. However, in aIn many aspects, this game feels like an extended piece of DLC for Borderlands 2 - but lacking in a lot of its charm and character, it mostly acts as a way to flesh out background characters and Handsome Jack from Borderlands 2, but after that game has already told its story, so it fails on that front - it's far too little - too late to make its existence as a game necessary. However, in a vacuum this game is just as good, if not better, than Borderlands 2 when it comes to the diversity of its mechanics and balance of its gameplay, which is impressive as my former opinion was that Borderlands 2 had a near perfect gameplay loop until you hit the OP levels, but as part of a franchise - it certainly did not stand out and was a low-point for quite some time until Borderlands 3's release reinvigorated the franchise. If you're into Borderlands you've probably already played this, but if you're coming off Borderlands 2 - this will forever live in its shadow.… Expand
  51. Taken_Hades
    May 19, 2023
    6
    -6/10 story
    -8/10 gameplay
    -7/10 environments
    -6/10 characters
    -6/10 music
  52. KinimodYunmi
    Aug 6, 2023
    8
    NIcht so gut wie Boderlands und lange nicht so gut wie Borderlands 2 aber der Aufbau ist so wie Borderlands 2, Layout und alles andere, mir persönlich fehlt einfach die Schwerkraft und es ist sehr schnell durchgespielt, ich spiele es trotzdem gerne, es ist für mich eher ein Lückenfüller, mehr Borderlands Quests, da bin ich aufjeden Fall dankbar für, aber hätte bessern sein können, trotzdemNIcht so gut wie Boderlands und lange nicht so gut wie Borderlands 2 aber der Aufbau ist so wie Borderlands 2, Layout und alles andere, mir persönlich fehlt einfach die Schwerkraft und es ist sehr schnell durchgespielt, ich spiele es trotzdem gerne, es ist für mich eher ein Lückenfüller, mehr Borderlands Quests, da bin ich aufjeden Fall dankbar für, aber hätte bessern sein können, trotzdem ein gutes Spiel!… Expand
  53. DoomDoc_
    Aug 11, 2023
    7
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75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 55 Critic Reviews

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