Borderlands

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1852 Ratings

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  1. KarlN
    Dec 30, 2009
    9
    This game is very well done. While normally I don't prefer the "cartoon" like graphics I made an exception and I was quite impressed. To say the least if this was an MMO I would play it.
  2. TimL
    Dec 30, 2009
    9
    A game well worth playing. Single player rocks, and multiplayer is fun as long as you play with friends not plebs
  3. Nut
    Dec 30, 2009
    0
    This game has internet check. I have to crack my own legal copy. Idiots. How are you going to play this 10 years from now? These checks ain't going to affect piracy but they will affect every legal customer. It's annoying enough that games have dvd checks. Ain't going to buy anything with internet checks ever again.
  4. VincentW
    Dec 30, 2009
    1
    The game is good but I would never buy another game from Gearbox ever again. There is absolutely no multiplayer available because you'll be spending time looking for games to join. If you do get in one, wait 5 minutes and press CTRL ALT DEL to close it. Enjoy?
  5. themysteriousman
    Dec 29, 2009
    7
    The multiplayer is awsome, coop is very cool and if it would only be a multiplayer/coop game, i would rate it an 9 for sure, even if its in cartoon, its in the game, its what made the game so i don't understand why people are complaining about that fact. But why not 9 ? i give the singleplayer a 5.... one word: boring its very very very repetitive, sometimes there is action and its The multiplayer is awsome, coop is very cool and if it would only be a multiplayer/coop game, i would rate it an 9 for sure, even if its in cartoon, its in the game, its what made the game so i don't understand why people are complaining about that fact. But why not 9 ? i give the singleplayer a 5.... one word: boring its very very very repetitive, sometimes there is action and its making the game fun.... Overall an deserved 7, if you like coop games, buy it… Expand
  6. YannickL
    Dec 29, 2009
    10
    This is the best game! It's like Diablo But one skill and it's first person shooter! It's awsome
  7. BO
    Dec 29, 2009
    0
    Doesn't work... Game crashes after about 5 minutes of play, and that was after having to install a 3rd party application just to get the multi-player to work AT ALL! If you just plan to play this game in single player mode then by all means gamble on whether or not it will lock up. Spent 5 hours trying to get it to work... maybe in a month or so the worthless publisher will put out a Doesn't work... Game crashes after about 5 minutes of play, and that was after having to install a 3rd party application just to get the multi-player to work AT ALL! If you just plan to play this game in single player mode then by all means gamble on whether or not it will lock up. Spent 5 hours trying to get it to work... maybe in a month or so the worthless publisher will put out a patch.. or not.. either way they burned me good.… Expand
  8. Gashx
    Dec 27, 2009
    0
    Unfortunatly, not only can I not recommend this game, but I actively recommend you do not buy it. I have found it to be one of the poorest value for money games I have bought in recent time. The reasons are as follows: at launch match making was very poor with myself and many friends being unable to reliably connect to games. After the first patch, the shadows suddenly didn't work Unfortunatly, not only can I not recommend this game, but I actively recommend you do not buy it. I have found it to be one of the poorest value for money games I have bought in recent time. The reasons are as follows: at launch match making was very poor with myself and many friends being unable to reliably connect to games. After the first patch, the shadows suddenly didn't work properly. And after the 2nd patch character models didn't display properly. The sum total of my purchase is a broken and unplayable game which I struggled through a few hours of and sepnt more time trying to get working than actually playing - AVOID.… Expand
  9. JacksonG
    Dec 27, 2009
    9
    Good Game over all. not alot of depth in npc characters(you could basically replace them with cardboard and you'd be none the wiser). At first, you may say" hey, theres not alot of loot at the start." once you hit level five, you literally turn a corner and you just pick up five shotguns, twelve pistols, 2 smgs, 3 combat rifles, 5 snipers, and 1 rocket launcher. and thats not even Good Game over all. not alot of depth in npc characters(you could basically replace them with cardboard and you'd be none the wiser). At first, you may say" hey, theres not alot of loot at the start." once you hit level five, you literally turn a corner and you just pick up five shotguns, twelve pistols, 2 smgs, 3 combat rifles, 5 snipers, and 1 rocket launcher. and thats not even half of the crap you found. Your relationships with guns are basically like a one night stand. you will find so many guns you have to constantly check and see if your guns are 1) best of the crop 2) arent wasting VERY small backpack space and the optional 3) does it look badass. the environments are to drool over, just as long as you get used to after loading a new area the weird " graphic blur". Online co-op ( as of 12/27/09) ranges from shabby to alright at least on pc. one time my freind and i played together and had a blast looting, but other times we had to struggle with forwarding the ports on his and my computer. add that and a very interesting roundup of dlcs coming this wy, its a holiday must for any console gamer, but for pc, anyone who likes diablo or fallout series will have a blast. except if you want to play online. i still have nightmares.… Expand
  10. anon
    Dec 22, 2009
    8
    an interesting concept. very fun in co-op. kept me playing for a while until i found out you could edit your saves. then it was just a hack fest not really that much fun anymore sort of deal. up until that though it was fun
  11. JakeU
    Dec 21, 2009
    9
    Awesome gameplay, storyline is a little off balanced in some parts, but generally its a good RPG hence they are using some of the mechanics from the Diablo series, overall a great game
  12. AleO
    Dec 19, 2009
    1
    It is ridiculous that a game not only is released with a game breaking bug that occurs right at the end of the game, making it unfinishable, but that this bug has not been fixed yet. Completely ruined it for me.
  13. DavidD
    Dec 14, 2009
    8
    Great Game in Co-Op/Multi, but in Single Player make the game not so much fun, because its too easy in single and thats make it boring...
  14. JoshQ
    Dec 13, 2009
    6
    Let's start by saying this game completely shies away from any sort of depth what so ever in order to appeal to the console gamers. It doesn't have the RPG elements of a great crossgenre game like System Shock 2, nor does it have 1/10 the storyline. Also, the game focuses more on the "grind" of RPGs like mass loot hunting and quest grinding than the good stuff like progression Let's start by saying this game completely shies away from any sort of depth what so ever in order to appeal to the console gamers. It doesn't have the RPG elements of a great crossgenre game like System Shock 2, nor does it have 1/10 the storyline. Also, the game focuses more on the "grind" of RPGs like mass loot hunting and quest grinding than the good stuff like progression and immersion. The devs brag about having so many guns, but in reality all guns of the same type feel very similar and it would be much better had there been just a few distinct guns of each type with a good, lengthy upgrade system. There's only one actual skill per class and the rest of the stuff is just stat modifiers. As for the shooting part of the game. It's what console gamers would die for, generic and run-n-gun styled. If you like that knock yourself out. Surprisingly the ballistics aren't terrible. Bullets do travel and there is some recoil/spread, but like the Modern Warfare series it's a generic arcade style shooter masked with some minor mechanic changes. To conclude the game is okay if you play with a friend and possibly not completely terrible solo, but its 100% catered to the casual moron. They took the dumbed down number crunching and grinding of an rpg and slapped it on a generic shooter with cell shaded graphics. The storyline is equally catered to people that hate thinking (console gamers... enough said.) The world has load screens, no big deal, but the actual mapping is just so boring and uninspired that it completely negates the makeshift openness of it.… Expand
  15. PaulL
    Dec 13, 2009
    9
    Fantastic game. I love the Diablo-like looting and leveling mixed with the action of a fps. This is the most fun I've had with a game all year.
  16. NinjaHedge
    Dec 11, 2009
    9
    Lots of plain stupid fun. Plenty of references (if you listen to comments), jokes and other goodies. (Soldier saying "Heals here" is the same voice actor as L4D black dude..... at least in pitch, tenor and delivery!! ;) ) It takes some time, however. The skills are also a bit weird and unassociated with the categories they place them in. There are PLENTY of missions to finish, and it is Lots of plain stupid fun. Plenty of references (if you listen to comments), jokes and other goodies. (Soldier saying "Heals here" is the same voice actor as L4D black dude..... at least in pitch, tenor and delivery!! ;) ) It takes some time, however. The skills are also a bit weird and unassociated with the categories they place them in. There are PLENTY of missions to finish, and it is fun oto play through several times (both with high level chars and other classes). I wold recommend the Siren and Berzerker as the best solo players, and guys like Hunter and Soldier can be a real help to a group. That is the other strong point, a FPSRPGMPG. So few are like that. TF2 is GREAt, do not get me wrong, but there is no plot, no goal, and no scads of bad guys to shoot w/o you dying. The only thing missing on this is Vs..... Downside? Having to use a Gamespy ID, WTH? You HAVE steam, why force another? (I had one already anyway from the ORIGINAL Quake days, so...). Also, SecuRom on the addon? Why on the addon and not on the original? What gives? Aside from that, I REALLY recommend finding three friends and getting the 4 pak through Steam.… Expand
  17. TaylorM
    Dec 9, 2009
    4
    It's got a good concept, but the story and all the side quests are so lack luster. Every single quest, including the main ones, consist only of going to a point, killing something, then coming back, over and over again. Unless the only thing you expect from a game is mindlessly killing waves upon waves of enemies who fundamentally act the same and completely "quests" that have no It's got a good concept, but the story and all the side quests are so lack luster. Every single quest, including the main ones, consist only of going to a point, killing something, then coming back, over and over again. Unless the only thing you expect from a game is mindlessly killing waves upon waves of enemies who fundamentally act the same and completely "quests" that have no content or story or dialog or ANYTHING, then avoid this game.… Expand
  18. SteveA
    Dec 9, 2009
    8
    Really good game. I did not experience any bugs with the single- or multi-player campaigns. If you didn't know who made it, you could be excused to think that Valve had, since it's got that sort of dark humour about it that's become synonymous with Valve games. It's got some funny moments but it wasn't made for this purpose. There is a very weak storyline but I Really good game. I did not experience any bugs with the single- or multi-player campaigns. If you didn't know who made it, you could be excused to think that Valve had, since it's got that sort of dark humour about it that's become synonymous with Valve games. It's got some funny moments but it wasn't made for this purpose. There is a very weak storyline but I think that it's overshadowed by the good concept and a utopian-like setting and interesting missions. Some would criticise the missions to be a bit too repetitive but each one has its own challenges and therefore proves to be different to the others. It's definitely worth buying for the PC, though if you're in Australia you might have to get some friends together for multiplayer action since the closest multiplayer peers are in China, which provides for very laggy gameplay… Expand
  19. tak
    Dec 8, 2009
    10
    just awsome any one with probs just needs to fix there computer . only minor prob is co-op online but easly fixed
  20. BiffB
    Dec 7, 2009
    0
    A pretty good game until they start treating PC users like second class citizens. The console release came out a week earlier and they've had the DLC for two weeks now, with nothing but empty promises of "Were working on it, have it right up" from Gearbox for PC users.
  21. nathanm
    Dec 4, 2009
    9
    this game is awesome very nice graphics very different then other games and its unique. but the only flaw is the multi player. other than that this game is fun and addictive.
  22. ChadS
    Dec 4, 2009
    3
    There are not many game i regret buying but this is one of them. as others have reviewed, this game was released half broken or half working whichever you prefer. the online game play is heavily lacking in the network/connection department. you're lucky if you can get this game to consistently connect to your friends and family. One day it will be working great, the next it wont. i There are not many game i regret buying but this is one of them. as others have reviewed, this game was released half broken or half working whichever you prefer. the online game play is heavily lacking in the network/connection department. you're lucky if you can get this game to consistently connect to your friends and family. One day it will be working great, the next it wont. i also found BL will crash while i have norton 360 install regardless if the tools are activated or not. if you are thinking of buying this game, move on, its not worth the frustration.… Expand
  23. JonnyG
    Dec 1, 2009
    8
    I rarely finish games, but I had to play this one through to the end. The gameplay is smooth - never once had any issues. The enviornments lack some diversity, and the ending was anticlimactic, but overall it was an excellent game.
  24. ScottS.
    Nov 28, 2009
    10
    this game is an addictive role playing shooter i can not get enough of. I hope 2k games makes another like this awesome game
  25. BastiK
    Nov 26, 2009
    10
    i've bought this game and played for at least 15 hours and think its great!! online and singleplayer!
  26. AGuy
    Nov 24, 2009
    6
    It's a good game that I would give a higher score to, except the fact that it was released half-broken. Fun multi-player experience if you can get it working, which is hard because of the Dev's team amazingly boneheaded Idea to use gamespy. If you can get things working, and it doesnt break, you'll enjoy it a lot, otherwise...
  27. jimbojett
    Nov 23, 2009
    9
    Buggy but when it works, it's a blast in co-op. Graphics are amazing if you change the FOV to 100-105 in the .ini file. Good solid diablo2 gameplay.
  28. H@rlequin
    Nov 22, 2009
    10
    Its not often i rate a game at 10 but borderlands blend of fps and rpg was done very well. Although it is clearly a port from the console and doesn't work well when trying to triple screen because of the locked FOV it is a well rounded game. I think it would have really excelled if there was more of a diversity in the monsters. Its to damn hard to find any eridian weapons to, i have Its not often i rate a game at 10 but borderlands blend of fps and rpg was done very well. Although it is clearly a port from the console and doesn't work well when trying to triple screen because of the locked FOV it is a well rounded game. I think it would have really excelled if there was more of a diversity in the monsters. Its to damn hard to find any eridian weapons to, i have a level 36, 32 and 18 characters and i have only found 3.… Expand
  29. Woody
    Nov 20, 2009
    0
    Games Great, but steam stuffed up the initial pre-load for Aussie's with the censored version, then to make it even better, a couple of weeks after the release, they upped the price from $45 to $79, and said "They fixed the price and have now released it at a discount" Steam treats Aussies like crap!, taking advantage of our strong dollar and what we usually pay in shops. I would Games Great, but steam stuffed up the initial pre-load for Aussie's with the censored version, then to make it even better, a couple of weeks after the release, they upped the price from $45 to $79, and said "They fixed the price and have now released it at a discount" Steam treats Aussies like crap!, taking advantage of our strong dollar and what we usually pay in shops. I would boycott if i didn't already purchase it for $45. Surely they'd drop the price if suddenly they had zero sales in the Australian market.… Expand
  30. KevinR
    Nov 18, 2009
    9
    This game is ridiculously addicting and satisfying at the same time. Playing a coop online rpg/fps is too fun. The online system is terrible...and that's the reason I wouldn't give this game a 10. Replayability is great and the weapons and firing mechanics are tactile and exhilarating. Its fun to play a shooter that has bosses like in a normal RPG/MMO. So you have to use a good This game is ridiculously addicting and satisfying at the same time. Playing a coop online rpg/fps is too fun. The online system is terrible...and that's the reason I wouldn't give this game a 10. Replayability is great and the weapons and firing mechanics are tactile and exhilarating. Its fun to play a shooter that has bosses like in a normal RPG/MMO. So you have to use a good amount of skill on top of your traits and xp. All in all and beautifully crafted game with a very unique art scheme.… Expand
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#31 Best 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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