Borderlands: The Secret Armory of General Knoxx

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7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 107 Ratings

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  1. JimCorbett
    Sep 1, 2012
    6
    Decent DLC. It has the most content of the 4 by far but also suffers from the most bugs and glitches. FPS will drop dramatically throughout about 50% of the levels which completely kills gameplay. The new weapons,areas, missions, and storyline are all great though. It would be the best DLC if only it were able to be played with a stable FPS.
  2. xZippy
    Dec 2, 2012
    7
    Pretty good expansion. We're given some new vehicles, enemies and the super rare pearlescent weapons. All of which are good. Even though I liked the expansion, I didn't think it was as good as the hype I've been hearing and reading. I don't think this DLC is top-notch excellence, but still enjoyable enough to keep playing until the end. If you're a loyal Borderlands fan, passing up thisPretty good expansion. We're given some new vehicles, enemies and the super rare pearlescent weapons. All of which are good. Even though I liked the expansion, I didn't think it was as good as the hype I've been hearing and reading. I don't think this DLC is top-notch excellence, but still enjoyable enough to keep playing until the end. If you're a loyal Borderlands fan, passing up this DLC would be a huge mistake.… Expand
  3. Aberzanzorax
    Mar 2, 2014
    7
    In my opinion the second best of the DLC for Borderlands 1. (I liked Claptrap's Revolution best). True to the core game experience, but with a few flaws.

    The most frustrating flaw for me was the lack of teleporting waypoints. The starting point/home base of this DLC is basically in the center of one long highway. You can go north or south for a long way to access missions, and the    In my opinion the second best of the DLC for Borderlands 1. (I liked Claptrap's Revolution best). True to the core game experience, but with a few flaws.

    The most frustrating flaw for me was the lack of teleporting waypoints. The starting point/home base of this DLC is basically in the center of one long highway. You can go north or south for a long way to access missions, and the journey can become tedious. This is particularly true at maximum level when your vehicle is easily destroyed by the numerous other vehicles on the highway. (At high levels your power is substantial, but so is that of enemies, and vehicles don't seem to scale appropriately).

    The story overall is fairly good, and the quests are satisfying. The battle against the main enemy can be highly frustrating because of medics healing the boss. Overall, I'm pleased that I bought this, but it is not quite as good as the base game, and after a few playthroughs of it, I'm less than excited to do it again, even when I'm happy to do the core game and claptrap again.

    Solid, but not great.    … Expand
  4. pawq
    Sep 8, 2022
    6
    Similar to The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned, the story of The Secret Armory of General Knoxx seemed a bit more fun and interesting than that of the main game (General Knoxx himself was hilarious), but it's still far from impressive. The gameplay is still pretty repeatable and grindy, and the added maps are way too big for the amount of included content, kinda as if they gave way more resourcesSimilar to The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned, the story of The Secret Armory of General Knoxx seemed a bit more fun and interesting than that of the main game (General Knoxx himself was hilarious), but it's still far from impressive. The gameplay is still pretty repeatable and grindy, and the added maps are way too big for the amount of included content, kinda as if they gave way more resources to the map design team than the quest and npc design teams. Also, when starting the game, you always get spawned in the same central location, so each time you quit the game you'll have to spend ages to get back where you were before.… Expand
  5. Ciocolici
    Jul 31, 2023
    7
    "The Secret Armory of General Knoxx" DLC for Borderlands is undoubtedly quite enjoyable, but I must admit that I didn't find it as mindblowing as some others claim it to be.

    Compared to the "The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned" DLC, "The Secret Armory of General Knoxx" offers a lengthier experience with an alright story, though it didn't quite grip me as much as I had hoped. Nevertheless, one    "The Secret Armory of General Knoxx" DLC for Borderlands is undoubtedly quite enjoyable, but I must admit that I didn't find it as mindblowing as some others claim it to be.

    Compared to the "The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned" DLC, "The Secret Armory of General Knoxx" offers a lengthier experience with an alright story, though it didn't quite grip me as much as I had hoped. Nevertheless, one of the major highlights of this DLC is the significant roles played by Scooter and Athena, which adds a big plus to the overall experience.

    One standout feature of this DLC is the formidable boss challenge it presents. This boss can only be beaten in a group of four players and requires you to be at a high level. It offers a thrilling and intense encounter that provides a considerable test of your skills.

    Moreover, "The Secret Armory of General Knoxx" is a must-play for anyone looking to venture beyond Playthrough 2. Beating this DLC enables level scaling, which greatly enhances the replay value and extends the enjoyment of the game.

    All in all, while it may not have left me mindblown, I genuinely enjoyed "The Secret Armory of General Knoxx." It provides a nice and satisfying experience overall, especially with the presence of beloved characters and the challenging boss battles. If you're a dedicated Borderlands player looking to expand your adventure and delve deeper into the world of Pandora, this DLC is definitely worth a go.    … Expand

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86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
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  1. IGN
    88
    This is by far the best of the three add-ons for the core game, and the most fun I had since I completed the main game last year.
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  2. AtomicGamer
    85
    If you've been looking for a good reason to re-enter Pandora and start looting and shooting again, spending ten bucks on The Secret Armory of General Knoxx is about as good a reason as you're likely to find.
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  3. 3DJuegos
    85
    The Secret Armory of General Knoxx does a great job of both extending the Borderlands gameplay and bringing new elements like creatures, weapons and the new level cap.
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