Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 19
  2. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Oct 20, 2015
    100
    Hilarious, heartfelt and high-octane, Tales from the Borderlands is a must-play game that sets a new standard for comedy games to come.
  2. Pelit (Finland)
    Jan 4, 2016
    92
    Telltale has a winner here. The comedy, the pacing, everything works in this great episodic adventure. [Dec 2015]
  3. Apr 7, 2016
    90
    Tales from the Borderlands can easily compete against the hottest contenders on TV, not just on account of its writing, but also its cinematic beauty.
  4. PC PowerPlay
    Dec 3, 2015
    90
    Binge all five episodes and you're in for something pretty damn special. [Dec 2015, p.61]
  5. Nov 19, 2015
    90
    The thing that sets Tales from the Borderlands apart from any others in the series so far is that I want to go back and play it again. Like, right now.
  6. Nov 3, 2015
    90
    Obviously, fans of Borderlands will get much more out of it, but even if you haven’t played the first person shooter RPGs, you’ll still have a great time seeing this world in the eyes of a couple of cons. It is well acted, has tons of style, and brings a great story to the table.
  7. Nov 2, 2015
    90
    Tales from the Borderlands may also be the best-looking game Telltale has ever produced.
  8. Oct 29, 2015
    90
    It is as true to its roots as it can be in a style so totally different from the source material. In addition, it is fantastic that it is accepted cannon in the Borderlands universe, meaning that all characters were in danger, even established ones.
  9. Oct 23, 2015
    90
    Tales from the Borderlands is a big, funny adventure with great characters—worth playing even if you don't like Borderlands.
  10. Oct 21, 2015
    90
    This is, without a doubt, the finest series Telltale Games have produced to date. Whether you’re already a Borderlands fan or not, Tales From The Borderlands delivers an emotional, entertaining, and downright fun episodic adventure title.
  11. Jan 20, 2016
    86
    If you like a good story, or simply want to return to Pandora one more time, the game is easy to recommend. If you're looking for something that you actively play more than you watch, then you should probably pass on Tales from the Borderlands.
  12. CD-Action
    Jan 12, 2016
    85
    I can’t express how delighted I was with the first episode. Unfortunately later the game lost some of its magic and oscillated between decent and really good. Despite that fact it’s by far the funniest thing I’ve played in years and I can’t wait to get my hands on the second season. [13/2015, p.63]
  13. GameTrailers
    Dec 13, 2015
    84
    It's fun, and funny with plenty of great payoffs for Borderlands fans.
  14. Nov 11, 2015
    83
    If nothing else, the awesome humor, interesting characters and the always welcomed insanity of Borderlands will surely hold your attention.
  15. Edge Magazine
    Dec 12, 2015
    80
    On its own terms, Tales from the Borderlands is one of Telltale's best works yet. [Christmas 2015, p.116]
  16. Nov 15, 2015
    80
    If you’re looking for something to fill the gap between the inevitable current gen iteration of the Borderlands franchise, albeit with a much stronger focus on characterisation and story, then Tales from the Borderlands will more than satisfy your desire.
  17. Nov 2, 2015
    80
    Tales from the Borderlands marks the return to high form after a mediocre (in my opinion) second season of The Walking Dead. The new Telltale Games production has poor gameplay, isn't very pretty, and the decisions often signify nothing. And yet again a great story, excellent characters and superb humor make you believe it's a very good game.
  18. Oct 25, 2015
    80
    Its a funny adventure with a great narrative and will entertain Borderland fans and new players alike.
  19. Nov 30, 2015
    61
    If you value humor and atmosphere above all else, go forth and enjoy Tales from the Borderlands. If not, you will have a hard time enjoying a cartoon without gameplay, freedom and bedazzling graphics.
User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 612 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Negative: 37 out of 612
  1. Nov 23, 2015
    9
    Awesome! Best Game from Telltale Games! Need Season Two! Please Go ahead! this project! Discard the rest of your other game series. Make onlyAwesome! Best Game from Telltale Games! Need Season Two! Please Go ahead! this project! Discard the rest of your other game series. Make only Tales from the Borderlands! Full Review »
  2. Nov 3, 2015
    10
    Very cool! Best game from Telltale. Interesting plot, lots of references to movies, lots of cool jokes, gorgeous voice and Intro. I waitingVery cool! Best game from Telltale. Interesting plot, lots of references to movies, lots of cool jokes, gorgeous voice and Intro. I waiting for the continuation. Full Review »
  3. Nov 18, 2015
    6
    I'm not a huge fan of this title. The game is basically a comedy. Don't expect any drama like in TWD, TWAU or GoT. Your characters are neverI'm not a huge fan of this title. The game is basically a comedy. Don't expect any drama like in TWD, TWAU or GoT. Your characters are never in any real danger so there is never any suspense. The game completely relies on its comedy to get it through but I honestly found that it fell flat the majority of the time. It also makes the typical telltale sin of shoehorning things into the final episode even if you completely ignored them for the entirety of the game. Overall, not impressed. Full Review »