Borderlands

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1852 Ratings

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  1. SlamU
    Jan 10, 2010
    10
    I have clocked over 300 hours on this game so far. It is by far the best game i have played in a long long time. There truly is a bazillion guns and that is a bazillion different ways to frag things.
  2. kevinl
    Jan 20, 2010
    10
    this game is so awsome the graphic the system and the FPSRPG thing is so AWSOME
  3. mrt
    Jan 3, 2010
    10
    amazing game very fun, its very fun to blow everything you see to the sky
  4. dxemonj
    Apr 13, 2010
    10
    My gf and i have had such a great time on this game. it truly even surpasses the nintendo and snes games of my childhood, which is no small feat. the one gripe i have is the gamespy multiplayer. the effect on me was minimal due to my gf, myself and my bro playing on lan but connecting with friends elsewhere was troublesome at best and impossible at worst, which i can understand would hurtMy gf and i have had such a great time on this game. it truly even surpasses the nintendo and snes games of my childhood, which is no small feat. the one gripe i have is the gamespy multiplayer. the effect on me was minimal due to my gf, myself and my bro playing on lan but connecting with friends elsewhere was troublesome at best and impossible at worst, which i can understand would hurt a lot of peoples' opinion of the game. i hope this franchise lasts a long time and that they fix the only real fault i see which is multiplayer online connectivity.… Expand
  5. DallasR
    Nov 1, 2009
    10
    10 Might seem like too high a rating for any game. However this is the first game in a while that really makes me want to keep playing it, even though some of the levels seem a bit repetitive. It's just good ole fashion gaming fun done really cool!!
  6. RadleyS
    Nov 4, 2009
    10
    What an outstanding game! I haven't seen such a great mini-multiplayer RPG since Diablo II. I convinced 3 other friends to get this game and we have been having the most fun we've had gaming in quite awhile. I got this game knowing nothing about it, I've never investigated this game prior to playing it, someone simply said "hey, play borderlands!" so I did. I love a game What an outstanding game! I haven't seen such a great mini-multiplayer RPG since Diablo II. I convinced 3 other friends to get this game and we have been having the most fun we've had gaming in quite awhile. I got this game knowing nothing about it, I've never investigated this game prior to playing it, someone simply said "hey, play borderlands!" so I did. I love a game that introduces completely new game play aspects even in late game. The first grenade mod I got (Explosive MIRV), I threw it at the ground to see what exactly it did. A cluster grenade?! Why don't other games have cluster grenades!! It's great that a game finally understands you can make a cooler weapon by not just making it more powerful, but making it shoot differently. My level 45 Siren has a super fast SMG that can unload the full 80 rounds in just under 3 seconds, and in the next slot a fairly accurate explosive SMG with 4.5x zoom! However, the entire game was not all full of joy. It upset me that character skills were all passive but the action skill - which makes sense for a console game (sigh...). I picked the Siren because she looked like a caster. Elemental weapons are kind of like spells... But I would appreciate a skill where my bullets could do a chain-lightning effects. Playing as the siren, most abilities don't exactly make sense. Damaging enemies while stealthed, not so useful... Dazing enemies isn't effective in a "hack and slash" type of game. The melee wasn't satisfying. It was sad that there were no melee weapons but the bladed pistols, which had an absurdly slow attack speed. I was also upset that there was only one vehicle - but the small amount of customization was still nice to have. I hope that the next in the series will be more PC-based. I would love to have a Skag or Sythid as a pet, or add a plow to my vehicle to reduce damage taken from explosive enemies... I hope there are more random weapons with special effects like T.K.'s Wave. - a shotgun which shoots blue bullets in a wave-like effect (Fun, but not practical - which is fine!). I still plan to do a few more playthroughs with this game to get the full experience, but I have very high hopes for Borderlands 2. I just need to keep my fingers crossed for the next few years.… Expand
  7. 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
  8. WyattR
    Jan 1, 2010
    10
    I think this is the NEW big type of game setting the curve for rpg and then online play also carracter and vehichle custminsation i can't stop play it and can't wait for more downloadable content thanks to all the people that worked on this game
  9. PhilupD
    Jan 10, 2010
    10
    Best FPS and RPG combination i have ever played. Makes other FPS look bad for playability, and the concept of the talent trees for each toon is friggin' sweet. Weapon Proficiency level for each weapon class levels with your toon making them more deadly each time you use them. The weapon specs and weapon classifacations are sweet. The weapon system is also sweet as they are rated Best FPS and RPG combination i have ever played. Makes other FPS look bad for playability, and the concept of the talent trees for each toon is friggin' sweet. Weapon Proficiency level for each weapon class levels with your toon making them more deadly each time you use them. The weapon specs and weapon classifacations are sweet. The weapon system is also sweet as they are rated whiite (common), green (uncommon), blue (rare), purple (epic), and gold (legendary). Online playability makes it so fun to play as the class you selected. Level your toons with a group of three others, and have fun kicking @$$ with others online. Share loot and make friends as you blast, slash, spray, and pummel you way through BorderLands. If you haven't picked this game up for the fear of the game sucking cause of the graphics. Than your a noob and your missing out on the best FPS-RPG in the history of gaming!!! If you don't believe me. Then go to a friends or family members house that has the game and play it up. Don't be the only kid on the block that doesn't have this game.… Expand
  10. RobertM
    Nov 11, 2009
    10
    Great game. A blast to play both in single and multiplayer.
  11. DavidR
    Nov 12, 2009
    10
    I am giving this a 10 because I found it to be the best PC FPS released this year. Being a PC gamer who loves first person shooters, I am glad to see gearbox supporting their PC community. The gameplay is fun, the loot is excelent and co-op is a blast. The story is a bit shallow and gamespy is as big of a pain as ever, but Borderlands sure beats the crap out of Modern Warfare 2 for my FPS I am giving this a 10 because I found it to be the best PC FPS released this year. Being a PC gamer who loves first person shooters, I am glad to see gearbox supporting their PC community. The gameplay is fun, the loot is excelent and co-op is a blast. The story is a bit shallow and gamespy is as big of a pain as ever, but Borderlands sure beats the crap out of Modern Warfare 2 for my FPS of the year.… Expand
  12. BastiK
    Nov 26, 2009
    10
    i've bought this game and played for at least 15 hours and think its great!! online and singleplayer!
  13. AaronS
    Nov 4, 2009
    10
    This is definitely one of the best action RPGs in the past 5 years. it doesn't have as much RPG elements as for instance Fallout 3. but this is an action game with very strong RPG elements. the best part of it would have to be the loot lust. this wins game of the year from me!
  14. JosephS
    Oct 26, 2009
    10
    Borderlands is everything I wanted out of Fallout. A first person shooter with RPG elements and an unintrusive story. The only thing it's lacking is the early levels could use an option to turn off tutorials.
  15. SeanBest
    Oct 26, 2009
    10
    Game is amazing. Really interesting. Story is weird gameplay is intense. Commercials looked lame, but I was really surprised.
  16. RichF
    Oct 26, 2009
    10
    This game is amazingly fun with buddies. Play it. GotY, for sure.
  17. RobertL
    Oct 26, 2009
    10
    As a Co-op experience, its hard to beat. The loot system is great. Game play is fast paced and the difficulty is just right. People who don't like the graphic style should just find another game. Realistic graphics are great but I like this cell shading almost more, I get a great frame rate that never dips and everything still looks freaking awesome.
  18. TimP
    Oct 26, 2009
    10
    Wow, Prob the best game of the year if you like css cod4 and fallout3 they just made a baby and its bloody fps coop heaven! Its just downright fun to play!
  19. FedericoG
    Oct 27, 2009
    10
    Well speed rush guns and splatter i loving it !! Rpg elements give another chance I've tried coop , very funny.
  20. MadL
    Oct 29, 2009
    10
    Bloody brilliant game, loads of content (guns, upgrades, quests, enemies), single player lasts long, which is good as the game is fun. The game also has 4 player online also, which is very fun once again and i love the overall design of the game and the humor. A game i would wholeheartedly suggest to a friend.
  21. HaqeemA
    Oct 29, 2009
    10
    Borderlands is incredible, really distract my attention from Modern Warfare 2 and Left 4 Dead 2. Featured with cool and smooth graphic and "outline" styling (artwork ftw!) just like Prince of Persia, up to 4 player in multiplayer mode (more epic than those zombies shooting title) this product is worth every penny! I can't write more about this game cause this too awesome!
  22. Xiru
    Oct 30, 2009
    10
    10 without a second thought. The minor flaws of the PC version are completely overshadowed by the highly addictive gameplay, engrossing atmosphere and incredible variety. This game, without a doubt, offers an astounding experience to anyone even a little familiar with either shooters or RPGs - while fans of the two genres are in for a very, very special, unforgettable treat.
  23. 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
  24. ThiagoM
    Dec 31, 2009
    10
    If you're fan of Diablo and fan of a Post Nuclear World (Liek Fallout) then you will love Borderlands... The game has a linear storyline, but it gives you an universe of Skills combination that you aquire along your levels of experience. It has very different classes which gives you a reason to start another game just to play as other character. The multiplayer its very simple and If you're fan of Diablo and fan of a Post Nuclear World (Liek Fallout) then you will love Borderlands... The game has a linear storyline, but it gives you an universe of Skills combination that you aquire along your levels of experience. It has very different classes which gives you a reason to start another game just to play as other character. The multiplayer its very simple and cool (The only prob is realeasing the right firewall ports). So, if you ready to collect hundreads of different weapons, build characters in different levels and smash Hundredes of monsters with Rocket Launchers, Sniper Rifles, Machineguns and Grenades, Borderland is your game!.… Expand
  25. AdamS
    Oct 27, 2009
    10
    This is one of the most fun and addictive games I have played in ages. It has the action RPG elements of Diablo and the FPS elements of Halo. The Firefly-esque Sci-Fi/Western feel works to blend these genres well. This is the most addictive game I've played since WoW and I can't believe I'm taking the time to type this rather than playing it right now!
  26. JackJ
    Oct 27, 2009
    10
    So much fun!
  27. DontouchMeThere
    Oct 27, 2009
    10
    This game is AMAZING, Well worth the money, lots of interesting dialogue, and TONS of weapons. This is everything I'd ever wanted in an RPG/FPS hybrid, the combat is smooth, the enemies are challenging, and the humor... is humorous!
  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. 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
  30. Blade
    Sep 21, 2010
    10
    Easily one of the best games ever,
    and if your one of those people who didnt like fallout 3 and think you wont like this still worth trying i hated fallout 3, but loved this there very little alike idk y ppl say there the same
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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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