Borderlands

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  1. Tomle1202
    Jul 15, 2017
    8
    Borderlands wears a humorous and addictive cel-shaded coat to cover up its repetitiveness, uninteresting story and one hell of an unsatisfying boss battle.
  2. ccam
    Aug 12, 2014
    9
    Unique game. Lots of innovation in the game play and graphics. It is not heavy for the PC.
    Story line is funny, attractive and not short.
    Totally recommended.
  3. jelikey
    Sep 10, 2015
    10
    This game brought in a lot of old ideas, added some new ones, and threw in coop. If there is one thing that I love, its coop. The story line is original but does not play a big part in the actual game. The biggest aspect of this game is the coop and the mass amount of guns. Oh there are so many guns. Add the DLC on top of that with even more guns included, and by the end you have closerThis game brought in a lot of old ideas, added some new ones, and threw in coop. If there is one thing that I love, its coop. The story line is original but does not play a big part in the actual game. The biggest aspect of this game is the coop and the mass amount of guns. Oh there are so many guns. Add the DLC on top of that with even more guns included, and by the end you have closer friends and an arsenal.… Expand
  4. pesho_one
    Oct 27, 2014
    10
    What a great FPS this is. It might be a bit frustrating and confusing in the beginning, but one you get used to its specifics and learn your way around how to survive, it is nothing less than a pure pleasure. Very responsive and action oriented game-play with tons of weapons. If you are the type of person who like to tweak things and compare things, look no further. You will be in homeWhat a great FPS this is. It might be a bit frustrating and confusing in the beginning, but one you get used to its specifics and learn your way around how to survive, it is nothing less than a pure pleasure. Very responsive and action oriented game-play with tons of weapons. If you are the type of person who like to tweak things and compare things, look no further. You will be in home with the weapon-generation system and you will wait for the store update like it is santa claus. The atmosphere of the game is anywhere between frantic shooting and calmly traversing of new lands while looking around corners for stuff. It has shortcomings of course, but for what it is, this one might even be my favorite game of all time.… Expand
  5. Nerokin
    Nov 24, 2015
    8
    Desert Bordered With More Deserts

    Overall: 76% (110.1/140) Atmosphere: 8.3/10 Graphics: 9.1/10 Level Design: 7.5/10 Music: 5/5 Voice: 3.8/5 Balance: 8.6/10 Controls: 8.6/10 Mysteries: 8/10 Animations: 6.9/10 Artificial Intelligence: 5.5/10 Physics: 5.5/10 Replay Value: 8.6/10 Story: 7/10 Tutorial: 4.5/5 Variety in Items: 9.2/10 Cost-Benefit Ratio: 3/4 System    Desert Bordered With More Deserts

    Overall: 76% (110.1/140)

    Atmosphere: 8.3/10
    Graphics: 9.1/10
    Level Design: 7.5/10
    Music: 5/5
    Voice: 3.8/5

    Balance: 8.6/10
    Controls: 8.6/10
    Mysteries: 8/10

    Animations: 6.9/10
    Artificial Intelligence: 5.5/10
    Physics: 5.5/10

    Replay Value: 8.6/10
    Story: 7/10
    Tutorial: 4.5/5
    Variety in Items: 9.2/10

    Cost-Benefit Ratio: 3/4
    System Requirements: 1/1    … Expand
  6. nickapvikes
    Sep 22, 2018
    9
    I fell in love with this game as soon as I first saw the commercial for it on TV. Something about the combination of unique animation & texture, fast and crazy gameplay, and finding new guns everywhere made this one of my favorite games of all time.
  7. 4y4
    Feb 15, 2020
    8
    Borderlands games are great. I have always enjoyed playing them co-op with my friend.
  8. ApexPhilosopher
    Oct 23, 2019
    8
    Borderlands is a weapon and class mod treasure hunt on a hostile alien planet - best played with friends. It doesn't date too well, but it was amazing in its prime, and I am certain I have spent more than a hundred hours in gameplay.
  9. DustyRB
    Feb 16, 2016
    10
    Borderlands is a true masterpiece. While this game is not for everybody it is still very fun and addicting for fans of loot RPGs. With over 17 million unique pieces of loot and 4 diverse characters with their own benefits no matter how much you play the experience will be new and fresh. Although when you first start out this game is the most it also provides hours upon hours for end-gameBorderlands is a true masterpiece. While this game is not for everybody it is still very fun and addicting for fans of loot RPGs. With over 17 million unique pieces of loot and 4 diverse characters with their own benefits no matter how much you play the experience will be new and fresh. Although when you first start out this game is the most it also provides hours upon hours for end-game because you have the choice to farm already beaten boss for better gear or even play through the campaign again with the same character. The story is also very interesting and funny at times. There are story missions and side missions to do for more experience to level up. This game can be even more enjoyable with the up to 4-player co-op that it provides. Borderlands is attractive to casual players who just want to have fun or the hardcore players who want grind for the best of an immense amount of loot.… Expand
  10. DarkSouls7
    Feb 27, 2016
    10
    borderlands is one of the most purely fun games I've ever played. I have hundreds of hours off the base game alone and probably around 60+ off the DLC. This is another game that any fan of the RPG/Shooter genres should own.
  11. CriticNamedZack
    Aug 25, 2019
    8
    Story: Although the story does have rich lore backing it up, the game itself has a very weak narrative. That and the lack of actual interaction with NPCs makes the overall storytelling really poor. The ending as well was underwhelming and it served to build up what was to come.

    Gameplay: Now this is where Borderlands shines. The gameplay itself is a lot of fun and challenging with four    Story: Although the story does have rich lore backing it up, the game itself has a very weak narrative. That and the lack of actual interaction with NPCs makes the overall storytelling really poor. The ending as well was underwhelming and it served to build up what was to come.

    Gameplay: Now this is where Borderlands shines. The gameplay itself is a lot of fun and challenging with four playable classes with their own abilities and specialties. All of them are really enjoyable to play as and it's made better that you can play with 2 to 4 player co-op, of course solo is possible and great too, but co-op really heightens the experience. Collecting the weapons the game offers by looting, purchasing or killing enemies is really addictive with different rarities, weapons types and manufacturers that give their weapons unique features and preferences. Enemy variation is excellent ranging from bandits, alien guardians to the hostile wildlife that inhabits Pandora. The combat is satisfying between enemies too. Such as seeing them explode into little pieces or having their head pop like a grape from a headshot... bloody brilliant. The game takes roughly 15-20 hours to complete when you do everything, with the option as well to do a second playthrough with all your gear and a tougher challenge, unfortunately though there's no endgame for a game that has RPG elements. The world you explore reminds me a lot about Mad Max (heavy inspiration) which I do like, but it gets repetitive seeing so many desert areas in Pandora. NPC interactions as well is bare-minimum and only really serve just to hand you a load of quests.

    Sound and Music: The music composed does a good job capturing the hostility and harsh apocalyptic world of Pandora's desert. It doesn't work as well when you try and listen to it outside of the game, but a very atmospheric soundtrack that fits the purpose intended. The license used are very good with 'AIn't No Rest for The Wicked' by 'Caged Elephant' a great track. The voice acting is pretty good with dark humor in the dialogue. The sound effects from the wildlife's roars and screeching to sounds of the guns is good too. Overall very crisp sounds all round.

    Performance and Graphics: The graphics have aged very well for a 10 year old game and still look very pleasing to this day. Although some textures do look very dated, it's the cell-shaded comic-book art style that really makes this game look impressive and charming. I found the game ran very well for most part with maybe a bit of slowdown once or twice. Just found it annoying there was no FOV slider for an FPS on PC, but I digress...

    Verdict: Overall I always seem to have a great time playing Borderlands. Some people find Borderlands 1 very plain and simple compared to what has come after. I disagree and think it has some really fun gameplay, great graphics, good audio and a lot of replay value. My only main grudges would be the weak RPG elements not being used to their full potential, the poorly told story and the repetitive environments. Overall a really good game that's worth giving a go.

    Story: 4/10
    Gameplay: 8/10
    Sound and Music: 8/10
    Performance and Graphics: 9/10
    Borderlands: 8/10    … Expand
  12. czjohns
    May 28, 2016
    10
    When I ignore all those bugs and issues this game has, I see a masterpiece. Gearbox software created something nobody else created back then, and it's amazing. Borderlands is one of those singleplayer games, where you just play it more than once and it feels different, every time. Random loot, enemies, maps...it all fits into the world and you just can't wait to explore new area, to openWhen I ignore all those bugs and issues this game has, I see a masterpiece. Gearbox software created something nobody else created back then, and it's amazing. Borderlands is one of those singleplayer games, where you just play it more than once and it feels different, every time. Random loot, enemies, maps...it all fits into the world and you just can't wait to explore new area, to open another chest, to defeat that boss. Story could be better, but that's fixed in BL2...so, 10/10!… Expand
  13. Smatt--
    Nov 12, 2016
    9
    Just finished Borderlands. And it is safe to say I'm definitely going to move on to the sequel.
    I was rather apprehensive about playing this with a gamepad on my 360 / PS3. And I have to say I'm glad I waited to play it on PC.
    The controls are pretty nailed and solid on start up. Only thing I changed was putting my Melee on Mouse-3. Personal preference. The Narrative in Borderlands    Just finished Borderlands. And it is safe to say I'm definitely going to move on to the sequel.
    I was rather apprehensive about playing this with a gamepad on my 360 / PS3. And I have to say I'm glad I waited to play it on PC.

    The controls are pretty nailed and solid on start up. Only thing I changed was putting my Melee on Mouse-3. Personal preference.

    The Narrative in Borderlands (In my opinion) Isn't extremely important to have a good time. I usually dislike RPG's with quite a passion. However, The RPG elements in Borderlands work absolutely perfectly. I played through with a Soldier, And mainly maxed out my 1st skill tree, Which definitely worked for my single player walkthrough. My university lecturer recommended this game to play with friends, However, If you do want to play solo, It Isn't broken in the slightest. But destroying things with 4 people would have been a great blast.

    The loot system in this game is incredible. Never once did I feel like looking at all of the loot was a waste of time, And I was very excited to see what I would find every time something dropped. Even when Half of it actually turned out to be useless.

    The solo campaign took me about 17 Hours, and there's 100's more hours of sidequests which you can do. So its safe to say this game definitely isn't lacking in content.

    My only gripe about this game is I'm a massive soundtrack nerd. And the soundtrack in the game is rather bland and samey, Which for me kinda sucked, But thats nothing when you put it next to the awesome gameplay and comedy.

    Would recommend to at least play through once.

    9/10 Claptraps.    … Expand
  14. TheArchetypes
    Sep 9, 2016
    8
    Loved the simplicity of it. Just trudging along here and there, shooting people, looting stuff without too much RPG attribute madness or FPS commando style realism. It's real fun and addictive even if there's almost no story at all behind what you do. Only real nag are the various interface glitches hampering usability. As an FPS it could be harder too, and AI needs some more work, but itLoved the simplicity of it. Just trudging along here and there, shooting people, looting stuff without too much RPG attribute madness or FPS commando style realism. It's real fun and addictive even if there's almost no story at all behind what you do. Only real nag are the various interface glitches hampering usability. As an FPS it could be harder too, and AI needs some more work, but it still is a fun ride.… Expand
  15. bdurmaz
    May 8, 2017
    8
    The dialogues, the plot, the setting and the art design cancel out much of the negatives like repetitive gameplay. Borderlands is a brilliant shooter with its flaws
  16. Yobyoni
    May 26, 2021
    9
    A game that I randomly bought second hand around a decade ago. A game that I didn't even know anything about. A game that was so much fun to play for hours on end. I have plenty of amazing memories from this game, and it's honestly one of my favourite games ever.
  17. INSANEGHOSTFACE
    Nov 6, 2018
    10
    This is one of the best games i have ever played. They still support it, and the first year we got 4 great DLC Expansions followed by the 2nd year getting 4 more DLC Expansions even though they were much shorter. They also had 2 level upgrades and the 2nd one allowed you to run the gauntlet to unlock OP8 which made it ever funner. 10.0 without a doubt and i hope Borderlands 3 will be evenThis is one of the best games i have ever played. They still support it, and the first year we got 4 great DLC Expansions followed by the 2nd year getting 4 more DLC Expansions even though they were much shorter. They also had 2 level upgrades and the 2nd one allowed you to run the gauntlet to unlock OP8 which made it ever funner. 10.0 without a doubt and i hope Borderlands 3 will be even better. The only negative thing to this game is if your after certain things farming can be a quick or long process depending on what your exactly after, but with 6 character classes and 4 player coop its still one of my favorites to date.… Expand
  18. MatikTheSeventh
    Oct 10, 2020
    8
    This is a very fun game to play with friends. The gameplay is satisfying, and the story - while it's there - doesn't really matter that much when you're just having fun blasting guns into hordes of human and monster enemies.
  19. NightGeisha
    Dec 9, 2018
    8
    Borderlands is fantastic... Its cartoon-like visuals are "a breath of fresh air" from the realistic graphics that we are used to in most of the games. And that is the most original aspect of Borderlands!

    It has a nice sci-fi story with funny characters and funny moments. The humor is very peculiar, with a lot of violence, blood and madness in the mix. The mechanics of the game are    Borderlands is fantastic... Its cartoon-like visuals are "a breath of fresh air" from the realistic graphics that we are used to in most of the games. And that is the most original aspect of Borderlands!

    It has a nice sci-fi story with funny characters and funny moments. The humor is very peculiar, with a lot of violence, blood and madness in the mix.

    The mechanics of the game are easy to adapt, the controls and options are almost the generics of any FPS. However, the system is more like what is common in RPG's, where enemies have a life bar that decreases as the damage is inflicted that is greater or less according to your stats.

    Overall this is a awesome game with a lot to explore and do. Where you can easily spend a 20 hours plus to do the story. It is a "must have" to any Steam collector.    … Expand
  20. jonathanrangell
    Mar 1, 2020
    9
    Sou suspeito pra falar desse jogo, porque é meu game favorito mas quem Quem gosta de RPG e também de FPS vai gostar. Introduz o universo de borderlands de forma muito boa, personagens carismáticos e muitas, muitas armas. Eu pessoalmente sou fanático pela série, fiquei viciado de ir atrás de armas únicas. A história é interessante, tem times cômicos muito bons. Sem dúvida fantástico.
  21. seuvagem
    Jan 15, 2019
    10
    Esse jogo é extremamente incrível ele manteu o cooperativo que muitos jogos de hoje dia não tem, com o tempo os desenvolvedores focaram no online e esqueceram do multiplayer local, esse jogo também tem uma grande variedade de inimigos e armas e ainda é de mundo aberto meu tipo de jogo favorito além de ter muitas missões secundárias e ter umas missões principais incríves, ainda tem umaEsse jogo é extremamente incrível ele manteu o cooperativo que muitos jogos de hoje dia não tem, com o tempo os desenvolvedores focaram no online e esqueceram do multiplayer local, esse jogo também tem uma grande variedade de inimigos e armas e ainda é de mundo aberto meu tipo de jogo favorito além de ter muitas missões secundárias e ter umas missões principais incríves, ainda tem uma história boa, tem 4 personagens pra escolher cada um com uma habilidade e armas diferentes, e tem como melhorar armas e escudos e tem veículos bem legais. Esse jogo virou um dos meus jogos favoritos… Expand
  22. BarelyLewd
    Mar 15, 2019
    9
    The prequel to the greatest looter shooter of all time, bought this game day one back in the day, and played all the way through with 3 of my friends in high school, one of my fav gaming experiences of all time, thanks so much Gearbox.
  23. Bottlecaps
    Jun 9, 2019
    9
    Borderlands is my favorite game series of all time ( so this review is gonna be hella positive) not that this game dosen't have its flaws.

    Story: so you are treasure hunters already this game is setting it self apart. the story tells you exactly how the games gonna play in the first couple minutes. its a shooter and you loot things. the player character is left vague but fitting often    Borderlands is my favorite game series of all time ( so this review is gonna be hella positive) not that this game dosen't have its flaws.

    Story: so you are treasure hunters already this game is setting it self apart. the story tells you exactly how the games gonna play in the first couple minutes. its a shooter and you loot things. the player character is left vague but fitting often times the npcs will call you as the vaultunter ( so you can play one of 4 memorable characters) your goal right from the start is the vault. a fairly well written mcguffin due to the fact that you are "promised" loot when you reach the vault that's the whole point of the game AND that's why the ending was absolutely the most disappointing video game ending of all time. the main charcters development since its a shooter rpg hybrid is during game play and is less scripted than most.
    Story: 7.5/10

    Wordlbuilding : world building in this game is up there with some of the bests. from the vault to the crimson lance , to all the gun manufactures that seemingly run everything. Sirens are woman that have special powers and have some connection to the vaults. all the clap traps . the psychos. hell even in the dlc you see that npcs feel like people just living in this world , most of them have relationships with other npcs but this is really only expanded upon in the dlc. borderlands world is wonderful and rich and the best part is it feels like there is more we haven't seen. other planets are mentioned . we meet one gun company's private military , do others have similar army's ? the world expands on a satisfying amount BUT leaves enough for sequels to expand upon.
    World building: 9/10

    Graphics: this game has aged really well thanks to the decision to make it cell shadded and comic booky ( and then release comics to expand upon the lore even more witch is what i call an outstanding move) and it uses that comic bookstyle and mixes with post apocalypses and dark humor you have a hell of a style and thats made this game age like fine wine even if its age is still present due mostly to the tech.
    Graphics: 9/10

    Gameplay: this game could have gotten away with a lot of short cuts that it didn't take. the shooting feels as fluent as call of duty and with the massive amount of guns in the sand box thats a huge deal. everything you find is useful weather it be a gun a sheild , money,ammo, a relic or a class mod , if you wont use it you can sell it. you are constantly on the hunt for better guns. and the guns them selves are fun with all the different manufactures and parts you can find on the weapons its very seldom you will pick up the same gun twice ( i have but only ever low level guns ) and all the parts and manufactures affect how the gun behaves. i wont go into detail about what manufacturers do what but they are all fairly well balanced. Each character has an active skill , siren runs fast and is invisable and dose an aoe when using her ability, the hunter sends his bird after enemies , Brick punches things And the soldier has a turret the skills are useful but compared to bl2 and presequel the skills kinda suck but its the first game in the series so its forgivable and each charcter has 3 skill paths to go down so even if you play the soldier one play through you can play him again and still have a different character mixed with the loot loop ( and pretty satisfying guns) makes this game just addictive to play.
    Gameplay: 9.5/10

    Sound design: the music is not perfect but its has its moments and aint no rest for the wicked is a great song to open on and started a trend of mostly underrated alt rock songs used to open the game. guns sound great and if a game with this amount of guns can sound good then your linear shooter sure as hell better have good sounds in it. the voice acting in the main game is just pretty good but the dlc is where i think the game comes into its own more with its comedy and you can tell that the cast is just having a blast with this game, this game sounds like it was a joy to be a character in ( actor interviews will tell you that it was infarct a fun project)
    sound design: 8.5/10

    7.5+9+9+9.5+8.5 = 43.5
    43.5/5= 8.7
    Borderlands 1 is a great game but what it leads to is an even better franchise and as worried as i am that bl3 will be an awful game 1 and 2 are great games i always can come back too.    … Expand
  24. PeakZach
    Feb 19, 2020
    8
    The start of a brilliant series. Of course the game is immense, action-packed and full of fantastic fighting. Not knowing the following borderlands games would come this would have received a higher score. The newer games just out shined the original.
  25. IMR707
    Jun 16, 2021
    8
    Story is almost non-existent but the gameplay loop is so much fun. The art is also long lasting and still looks good to this day.
  26. Edco0328
    Sep 13, 2020
    9
    Borderlands | September 12, 2020 | [★★★★]

    It was understandable to me now why the franchise kick-off and gained a great a amount of following being just a routine looter shooter; It is virtually loaded. Occasionally there's a repetitive task, there & then, but the game manages to outcome that by having a fun & satisfying combats. I just wish they put some It has a great implemented    Borderlands | September 12, 2020 | [★★★★]

    It was understandable to me now why the franchise kick-off and gained a great a amount of following being just a routine looter shooter; It is virtually loaded. Occasionally there's a repetitive task, there & then, but the game manages to outcome that by having a fun & satisfying combats. I just wish they put some

    It has a great implemented co-op that quite reward you playing with a higher level, but doesn't really take anything major experience in doing so. They also manage to compromise a simple menu while keeping every tab of it highly useful.

    Recognizing that this is a Remastered version, They must have tweaked all the problems that I could encounter. Also, seeing that the graphics are pretty much neutral, I don't see how can there's been much to improve. I could list a lot of things that they could do better, but I'm certain that it was already implemented at the sequel.

    If this edition was identical to what they released in 2009, then my score is more or less justifiable.    … Expand
  27. Baltifru
    Apr 19, 2020
    9
    Borderlands offers you to join a Mad-Max-like universe with guns, machines and monsters, and it feels really badass. The atmosphere is a very nice mix of humour, craziness and cynism, although the psychology of the characters pushes this aspect much further in the following episodes.

    Gameplay-wise you have here a hybrid between FPS and RPG, with four classes and coherent skill trees,    Borderlands offers you to join a Mad-Max-like universe with guns, machines and monsters, and it feels really badass. The atmosphere is a very nice mix of humour, craziness and cynism, although the psychology of the characters pushes this aspect much further in the following episodes.

    Gameplay-wise you have here a hybrid between FPS and RPG, with four classes and coherent skill trees, nothing to say here except that everything is well thought. As in classic RPGs, fighting will give you loot, or you can buy weapons with the money you collect from main and secondary missions. Everything is well-balanced (xp progression, enemy power as you advance through the game...), except maybe that it is rather common to find the better loot during missions, making the selling machines kinda useless.

    It is to be noted that the game is quite long, especially if you do all the side missions, and even more with the DLCs. Don't pay attention to my hour count, I played a long time on a hard copy before registering it into Steam. I believe it took me no less than 30 hours to reach the end of the game (doing side missions all along) and the two DLCs I went through (Dr. Ned and General Knoxx) were additional 5 to 10 hours long each, I would say.

    Last but not least: you should know that the essence of the game is the multiplayer. As a single player it is "just" a good game, but as a crew of 4 you can cooperate to do the whole game together and this is definitely a blast.

    Highly recommended, like the 2 and the pre-sequel.    … Expand
  28. KepasaAmigo
    Jul 16, 2021
    10
    Great game. if u got some1 to play with u u should go and farm those games. its ultra fun. not overwhelming with items. 10/10
  29. VincentValen
    May 17, 2021
    8
    Oh what a ride this game was over the years while enjoying it with many many friends. Such a great game, Characters were great, story was good, and graphics for it's time added with the humor throughout the game. I've played this over many times with friends. Great game, 8/10 If you haven't experienced this game, I believe you need to and you won't be disappointed, it's recommended youOh what a ride this game was over the years while enjoying it with many many friends. Such a great game, Characters were great, story was good, and graphics for it's time added with the humor throughout the game. I've played this over many times with friends. Great game, 8/10 If you haven't experienced this game, I believe you need to and you won't be disappointed, it's recommended you play with friends though because alone it can be tough.… Expand
  30. Vaeu
    Dec 25, 2021
    8
    A great game that has the fundamentals of a looter shooter down. There's simple but satisfying gameplay, however, the story is just there and the characters are rather bland. The game has solid animations and forgettable music. Borderlands is a very enjoyable game.
  31. MrTextar
    Aug 9, 2020
    8
    БЕЗБАШЕННОЕ УДОВОЛЬСТВИЕ

    Сейчас серия Borderlands популярна, третья часть до сих пор получает обновления. Но давайте вернёмся в 2009 год, когда вышла первая часть франшизы про искателей хранилища. В центре сюжета стоит загадочное хранилище, на которое открыли охоту разной степени безбашенности отморозки. В их числе оказались и четыре главных героя, верных соратника. Им предстоит    БЕЗБАШЕННОЕ УДОВОЛЬСТВИЕ

    Сейчас серия Borderlands популярна, третья часть до сих пор получает обновления. Но давайте вернёмся в 2009 год, когда вышла первая часть франшизы про искателей хранилища.

    В центре сюжета стоит загадочное хранилище, на которое открыли охоту разной степени безбашенности отморозки. В их числе оказались и четыре главных героя, верных соратника. Им предстоит отправиться в приключение и столкнуться с различными препятствиями на пути к богатству.

    Четыре главных героя отличаются не просто внешностью, но и некоторыми особенностями. Главная из них - личное особое умение каждого персонажа. Кто-то может призвать на помощь верного ворона, а кто-то бросается в бой с кулаками невиданной мощи.

    Истреблять противников на терпком пути предстоит при помощи разнообразного оружия. Если описывать кратко, то видов вооружения здесь несколько миллионов. Часто оно похоже друг на друга, ведь есть несколько классов и модификаций стволов, а также стихийных бонусов, которые в различных вариациях генерируются по системе случайных чисел.

    И истреблять будет кого. Мелкие шныри с пушками, психопаты с топорами, отмороженные боссы. На планете Пандора тебя захочет убить каждый. По этому важно иметь за спиной верных друзей, ведь для прохождения сюжета доступен кооператив на четыре игрока.

    Изначально сеттинг игры был серьёзен, а расстройства личности персонажей не выходили за грани психопатии. Но в дополнениях градус безумия был повышен, что позже вылилось в Borderlands 2, где к психопатам прибавились шизофреники.

    Игра отличная, но готовьтесь потратить в ней часов 30 времени, ведь без выполнения дополнительных заданий и зачистки некоторых локаций вы просто напросто не выйдете за предела первой доступной территории, потому-что с каждым заданием повышается уровень ваших врагов, следовательно они наносят больше урона. В остальном же эти 30 часов пройдут весело и интересно.    … Expand
  32. MrPajamas
    Mar 21, 2021
    8
    I like the FPS genre and I like RPGs. So it was clear that I must not miss Borderlands. I started the game and it immediately enchanted me with its visuals. For some, maybe cartoon nonsense, for some, a work of art. Personally, I really like this style and it adds charm to the game. The game throws you into the action quite quickly and you don't get along very well. The story is here, butI like the FPS genre and I like RPGs. So it was clear that I must not miss Borderlands. I started the game and it immediately enchanted me with its visuals. For some, maybe cartoon nonsense, for some, a work of art. Personally, I really like this style and it adds charm to the game. The game throws you into the action quite quickly and you don't get along very well. The story is here, but don't expect cut-scenes. After all, this is something I blamed on Far Cry 2. Repetitive missions and no cut-scenes that would take you into the action. But I don't mind here, because in RPG it's something else in my opinion. So while missions can be repetitive, you can still level and improve with them, which is the magic of RPGs. This is one big point of the game that I want to draw your attention to. If you like RPGs, even repetitive ones, such as multiplayer WOWko, or new Assassins from Origins and beyond, then this is the game for you. But if you don't have to keep this style of the same missions you've been doing for hours to improve, then avoid the game. On the one hand, Borderlands is smart and thinks of those players who just don't need repeating RPG-style missions, and there's a co-op that's one of the best I've ever seen. You can go through the game with a friend and it will be even more fun. So to sum it up. Borderlands is a great game that has wonderful locations, a great arsenal of weapons and lots of hours of fun. Whether you play alone or with a friend. Worse optimization worries you here and there, or at least in my case it was. The game sometimes starts to cut illogically, and the only way to run smoothly again to match the performance of your hardware is to turn the game off and on. The settings here and there were also not the best, because somehow I was bothered by the possibility of changing the resolution, where even though you are already playing at 59Hz, the game constantly shows you that you are playing at 50Hz. But the whole thing is nothing terrible and it is quite easy to survive and it is not something that would spoil your gaming experience. You can finish the game in about 20 hours, but you can spend 60 hours with side tasks in the game, which I always and especially for RPG titles welcome when it is possible to extend the game with various side games. Great game for me, which I recommend.… Expand
  33. Xankyo
    Jan 5, 2021
    8
    Everything i said for the second game is acceptable for this game too. Except the main story isn't that good. Not a must play game but a good one.
  34. Peste_Negra
    May 4, 2021
    8
    You're a damn space bounty house ... welcome to Pandora hahaha

    Try it if you are looking for: The right combination of RPG and Shooter, play with your own game style and improve during the adventure, be a **** bounty hunter, irreverent and stupid humor, free violence, an open world divided into sections, loot and climb level. Avoid it if you hate: Doing side missions (you will need    You're a damn space bounty house ... welcome to Pandora hahaha

    Try it if you are looking for: The right combination of RPG and Shooter, play with your own game style and improve during the adventure, be a **** bounty hunter, irreverent and stupid humor, free violence, an open world divided into sections, loot and climb level.

    Avoid it if you hate: Doing side missions (you will need them), if you expect a bombastic story, you wanted a complete and interconnected open world.    … Expand
  35. DonldTrump_45Th
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    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: 8
  36. Ciocolici
    Jul 31, 2023
    8
    When I first delved into "Borderlands," it was with the expectation of experiencing the same awesomely-structured story as in "Tales from the Borderlands." However, I soon realized that the story in "Borderlands" progresses more slowly, at times feeling stagnant. Distinguishing side-quests from main ones wasn't always clear, offering a mixed perspective on this aspect.

    The vast    When I first delved into "Borderlands," it was with the expectation of experiencing the same awesomely-structured story as in "Tales from the Borderlands." However, I soon realized that the story in "Borderlands" progresses more slowly, at times feeling stagnant. Distinguishing side-quests from main ones wasn't always clear, offering a mixed perspective on this aspect.

    The vast wasteland environment was awe-inspiring initially, but over time, it became somewhat repetitive. The lack of diversity in the landscape was a minor drawback that, while not detracting from the overall experience, could have been improved.

    The A.I. in the game was, to be frank, a letdown. It was often frustrating to deal with such a subpar A.I., and the loot drops frequently proved to be mostly useless. The rarity of valuable items might have been rewarding for some players, but for me, it was a source of frustration mixed with the excitement of finally obtaining a useful piece of gear.

    The initial driving mechanics were also something I struggled with. However, as I spent more time in the game, I gradually adapted to the controls. Others may find themselves experiencing the same learning curve, but it ultimately becomes more manageable with practice.

    Despite these flaws, "Borderlands" possesses a unique charm that sets it apart from other games. The humor and well-crafted characters are simply amazing, drawing players into the world of Pandora. The gameplay itself is an absolute blast, offering fun-filled action that keeps you hooked. While the first playthrough might seem relatively easy, the second one presents a challenge, particularly with formidable bosses, especially in the DLCs.

    I believe "Borderlands" is best experienced with friends in co-op mode, adding an extra layer of enjoyment to the overall adventure. For RPG and FPS enthusiasts, this game holds the potential for an incredibly fun and memorable journey. Despite its imperfections, the allure of "Borderlands" is undeniable, and its unique experience is something that has the power to captivate players and keep them coming back for more.    … Expand
  37. KinimodYunmi
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    Mega geiles Spiel, man muss es einfach haben!
    Mega geiles Spiel, man muss es einfach haben!
  38. Lezzly
    May 28, 2023
    8
    Jedna z moich ulubionych, jak nie ulubiona seria LooterShooterów. Pokręcona fabuła, która pozwala oderwać się od normalności, szeroki wachlarz broni różnego kalibru, spora mapa o różnego rodzaju lokacjach. Wszystko to stoi na wysokim poziomie. W grę grałem sam jak i z kolegą i powiem, że najlepiej jest grać w tę grę z kimś, ponieważ rozgrywka jest duużo lepsza. Ogromnie polecam.Jedna z moich ulubionych, jak nie ulubiona seria LooterShooterów. Pokręcona fabuła, która pozwala oderwać się od normalności, szeroki wachlarz broni różnego kalibru, spora mapa o różnego rodzaju lokacjach. Wszystko to stoi na wysokim poziomie. W grę grałem sam jak i z kolegą i powiem, że najlepiej jest grać w tę grę z kimś, ponieważ rozgrywka jest duużo lepsza. Ogromnie polecam.
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#31 Best PC Game of 2009
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#8 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
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#17 Most Shared PC Game of 2009

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 37
  3. Negative: 0 out of 37
  1. IGN
    88
    It's something action role-playing game fans looking for an experience more up-close and brutal than genre entries of the third-person variety should have a blast with, and one of the more memorable products of 2009.
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  2. Destructoid
    85
    With tons of weapons to find, a great co-op system, fantastic art, and a whole bunch of exploding bodies, Borderlands is worth your money. Even when I feel that the game is starting to get repetitive, there's something about it that keeps me playing.
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  3. AtomicGamer
    92
    I think you'll agree that when you've got guns blazing from four players at once and loot is flying everywhere, Borderlands easily makes up for any perceived shortcomings.
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