Tales from the Borderlands: A Telltale Game Series

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  1. dkpwill
    Aug 12, 2016
    10
    Great game. A must play for any one who likes story driven adventures filled with laughs and thrills till the very end. Can't wait for the second season.
  2. dtp11
    Jan 19, 2016
    10
    I've only ever played one other Telltale game (The Walking Dead, Season 1), which I enjoyed a lot, so I figured I'd like this game, since I love the other Borderlands games. I figured right, and then some. Not a huge fan of the Telltale-style gameplay mechanics, but I loved the story and characters so much. I wish there was an easier way to know the different outcomes of makingI've only ever played one other Telltale game (The Walking Dead, Season 1), which I enjoyed a lot, so I figured I'd like this game, since I love the other Borderlands games. I figured right, and then some. Not a huge fan of the Telltale-style gameplay mechanics, but I loved the story and characters so much. I wish there was an easier way to know the different outcomes of making different choices, and I wish they gave you a bit more time to decide, but that is a very minor complaint. I should also mention that the music is awesome in this game. I am sad it's over. Excellent, excellent game.… Expand
  3. Wolv
    Jan 11, 2016
    10
    Telltale Games finest to date.

    I have played many point and click adventure games in my life (Broken Sword, Day of the Tentacle, Full Throttle, Monkey Island etc.), so the games that Telltale were producing were right up my alley, I remember playing "The Walking Dead" for the first time and realizing straight away that Telltale is the future of point and click adventure games, I played    Telltale Games finest to date.

    I have played many point and click adventure games in my life (Broken Sword, Day of the Tentacle, Full Throttle, Monkey Island etc.), so the games that Telltale were producing were right up my alley, I remember playing "The Walking Dead" for the first time and realizing straight away that Telltale is the future of point and click adventure games, I played "The Wolf Among Us" and loved that too, it was so satisfying to see this new spin on the genre, these are games with modern graphics and great cinematic quality, of course they are more linear than the old classic games from which Telltale were inspired by but what matters in the end is the characters, story and how well developed it is.

    Then "Tales from the Borderlands" was announced, I wasn't hyped for the game since I wasn't a big fan of the Borderlands series but nevertheless was still happy another game was coming, when I finally got down to sitting and playing it, I was blown away.

    "Tales from the Borderlands" shines in its humour and great characters, the humour in this game is so brilliantly executed, never have I laughed so much in a game before, this is also the most interactive and beautiful Telltale game to date, there is a great deal of variety in the areas you visit throughout the game, the cinematic quality has been raised and the characters are so well defined, it doesn't matter whatsoever if you liked or played "Borderlands" or not, this game stands on its own but for those who did play it and enjoy it, I'm sure you will enjoy the style of humour and pop culture references that is abundant in its setting.

    If you love comedy adventure like Pixar's movies and the old classic Lucas Arts games then you will simply love this game, if you are into something more serious and dramatic then you can check out the Walking Dead series that Telltale has done, I loved both but in the end was drawn more to this game because the comedic charm and wit of Ron Gilbert and Tim Shafer's games in the 90's is what got me into point and click adventure games and the characters kept me there, that same charm and wit is present here in "Tales from the Borderlands"    … Expand
  4. Toffenuff
    Feb 15, 2016
    10
    Captures the Borderlands vibe well, which is basically ridiculousness, outrageous fun, and crazy adventures. The characters are all well-made and deep, with tough decisions all-around, and plenty of excellent writing. By far the best Telltale game I've played. Highly recommend this, especially for people who've played the actual Borderlands games.
  5. ParkerFarron
    Nov 7, 2015
    10
    The best writing, story, characters, action sequences, and soundtrack every produced by Telltale. The only negative is Episode 3 and 5 I had some technical issues with but everything is so good about the series that I can't give it anything less than a 10. Please Telltale continue this series.
  6. reguire
    Jan 13, 2016
    10
    If you are sick of Telltale's illusion of choices, think again. This game is actually good. And very humorous. I quite enjoyed it and now I am sad because I finished it. Best game of Telltale so far.
  7. PublicNuisance
    Jul 1, 2022
    10
    Tales from the Borderlands not only is the best of the Tell Tale games but is also a fantastic Borderlands game. The story telling and characters are top notch and really make you root for them. It does a great job of integrating itself in the Borderlands lore while introducing new characters as well. It has comedy; action; sadness; drama; everything you could hope for and is a greatTales from the Borderlands not only is the best of the Tell Tale games but is also a fantastic Borderlands game. The story telling and characters are top notch and really make you root for them. It does a great job of integrating itself in the Borderlands lore while introducing new characters as well. It has comedy; action; sadness; drama; everything you could hope for and is a great roller coaster. It also has some of the best use of music of any games I have played. Not just the songs themselves but their placement. The choices were well done with a couple minor gripes. The voice acting was fantastic across the board.

    I played Tales From the Borderlands on Linux using Wine and DXVK. It never crashed but I did notice a small issue. At the end of each episode I wasn’t able to view my choices or see how other players chose because the server couldn’t be reached despite me being logged into the Tell tale Account. Now this wasn’t a huge issue until after the final episode where I couldn’t click on anything because I couldn’t see the mouse cursor. I’m not sure if this was an issue with the game or Wine. Performance was good overall but I did notice some slight lag right after load and save points. It only lasted a split second so wasn’t a big issue. The game saves at checkpoints and I wish you could manually save. There was an AA toggle; a resolution option; and one other graphics option. You can pause the game and cut-scenes but not skip cut scenes.

    Game Engine: Telltale Tool
    Disk Space Used: 8.9 GB
    Game Version Played: 20171128

    Graphics Settings Used: AA on; High Texture Quality; 1920x1080
    GPU Usage: 15-57 %
    VRAM Usage: 986-1713 MB
    CPU Usage: 9-23 %
    RAM Usage: 2.2-2.9 GB

    Whether you enjoy Telltale games or Borderlands games there is something here for you and a lot of enjoyment to be had. Despite the technical issue I had I can’t think of a major change I would make and liked pretty much everything about the game. Because I’m unsure if it was a Wine issue or a game issue I won;t dock the game score. I finished my play through in nine hours and fifty two minutes. It is easily worth it’s current price tag of $26.99 and then some.

    My System:

    AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | 16GB DDR4-3000 CL15 | MSI RX 580 8GB Gaming X | Mesa 22.1.2 | Samsung 970 Evo Plus 500GB | Garuda | Mate 1.26.0 | Kernel 5.18.7-zen1-1-zen | AOC G2460P 1920*1080 @ 144hz | Wine 7.11 | DXVK 1.10.1    … Expand
  8. safteygamerpro
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    Telltale does it again with one of their best stories to date. This game has laughs, emotional moments, and badass moments I recommend this to everyone and anyone who likes telltale games, Borderlands lore or just love story based games in general.
  9. Adast_Adamov
    Apr 26, 2016
    10
    You need to know TWO things about this game:
    1. Best game from Telltale so far.
    2. Better than original series. (Yup, this game is THAT good)
    Sure thing it have a few drawbacks such as somewhat rushed ending or no real variability. But still, it's an awesome experience.
  10. Mudgerman
    Nov 4, 2015
    10
    Amazing Game with great characters,plot and overall story.definitely a must buy,Best telltale game since Walking dead season 1,season 2 is a guaranteed must buy.
  11. itchipod
    Jun 28, 2016
    10
    Indulging, Fun and Awesome experience. Some of your choices really matters and changes the narrative. The story is well done, very interesting. The emotions are mixed, comedy, suspense and tragic. Two POV Characters is a great idea.
  12. fubenalvo
    Apr 3, 2017
    10
    Best telltale game so far (yes I finished all of them), and may I say, this was better then the original Borderlands games!? Ok... different genre, but still. Ty
  13. dimzue
    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 waiting for the continuation.
  14. OmarHazem93
    Jan 3, 2016
    10
    To be honest I've never played Borderlands before. And I didn't know what if I was going to enjoy it or not. But Oh My God, that was a masterpiece with Telltale's seal on it. The story and the dialogue were very well written, the voice acting was amazing , the choices were very logical regarding the situation, it was one of the funniest games I've ever played,and the soundtracks made it aTo be honest I've never played Borderlands before. And I didn't know what if I was going to enjoy it or not. But Oh My God, that was a masterpiece with Telltale's seal on it. The story and the dialogue were very well written, the voice acting was amazing , the choices were very logical regarding the situation, it was one of the funniest games I've ever played,and the soundtracks made it a complete game in every aspect. To sum up; This game is Amazing. :)

    Good job Telltale. I hope there is a second season.    … Expand
  15. Writer111
    Nov 30, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. DO NOT READ UNLESS YOU HAVE PLAYED ALL EPISODES

    Tales from the Borderland does something no other game has as far as I can remember. It lets you reflect.
    In Episode five - When you have defeated the Vault monster and go into the vault you are met with a long dialogue between Fiona and Rhys who talk about how far they have got. And you feel it. Instantly you think about all what has happened (All those people that have died, the destruction of planets, what you gained and what you lost. You truly feel like you have been on a journey with all these characters. That is why, Tales from the Borderlands may have one of the most satisfying endings of all times, if not the most satisfying.    … Expand
  16. kimy02
    May 29, 2016
    10
    Best game i've played in a long time. If you liked the humor from the borderlands series, don't worry!
    You won't be disappointed with TFTB. While i like most of Telltales games, this is their masterpiece.
  17. notTheRadBrad
    May 20, 2016
    10
    TellTale! I hope you never stop making these kind of games , i am addicted to this game , the lore , the drama, the suspense and action are just so GOOD that it makes me want to replay it all over again ( which i will). This game is highly recommended to anyone who wants to go on a WILD journey ;)
  18. esmetaev
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    Хоть и не являюсь поклонником данной серии, но это игра весьма заинтересовала: отличный сюжет, хорошо прописанные персонажи, отлично проработанный мир, великолепное звуковое сопровождение, юмор и не важно, что ваши действия порой никак кардинально не будут влиять на сюжет игры, вышеперечисленные плюсы полностью окупают это.Хоть и не являюсь поклонником данной серии, но это игра весьма заинтересовала: отличный сюжет, хорошо прописанные персонажи, отлично проработанный мир, великолепное звуковое сопровождение, юмор и не важно, что ваши действия порой никак кардинально не будут влиять на сюжет игры, вышеперечисленные плюсы полностью окупают это.
  19. Stilestilinski
    Jun 6, 2016
    10
    I love this game!!! I played all the Telltale games and personally loved them all. The game shows that gameplay can beat graphics. Sure this has a lot of bugs but gameplay and story totally makes op for it. Playing the game it has a wide variety of humour, links between the other game (Zero, Claptrap, Handsome and Athena) For me this my favourite Telltale game to date, hell this myI love this game!!! I played all the Telltale games and personally loved them all. The game shows that gameplay can beat graphics. Sure this has a lot of bugs but gameplay and story totally makes op for it. Playing the game it has a wide variety of humour, links between the other game (Zero, Claptrap, Handsome and Athena) For me this my favourite Telltale game to date, hell this my favourite game to date. Playing the other Borderlands game their amazing and playing games with a "leveling up" system it makes it VERY hard to go through levels without breaking my $400 controller (Game is $25 AUS on steam, didn't rage) I know fans that played this game did hate the wait for episode 2 it gave us time to think about the characters and play episode 1 until our hearts content. This game has done something special... This is the first time I've cried playing a game and probably be the only game I will cry in. So this why I rate this game a 10/10 because of the feeling the games evokes and the gameplay given. P.S This is best Adventure game of 2015 - IGN… Expand
  20. DankMeme
    Jul 22, 2016
    10
    Telltale did the impossible in my perspective with Tales from the borderlands, making you care about the history of the universe of Borderlands. You can ask to all your friends who have played the other games a lot, most part of then don't know, and don't give a **** to the history/backstory, what really sucks, because the history it's kinda ok.
    The best part about Tales From the    Telltale did the impossible in my perspective with Tales from the borderlands, making you care about the history of the universe of Borderlands. You can ask to all your friends who have played the other games a lot, most part of then don't know, and don't give a **** to the history/backstory, what really sucks, because the history it's kinda ok.
    The best part about Tales From the borderlands, it's the relevance that game has to the canon of borderlands, with a lot of facts and characters from this game being key parts to Borderlands 3    … Expand
  21. tsampson25
    Aug 6, 2017
    10
    Amazing game. I love the story, I love the variety of things to choose, I love how relatable you can be to the characters, it's just overall a great game. I love telltale games, they're very fun and definitely make YOU feel in control. Highly recommend this game.
  22. killer1237
    Oct 24, 2018
    10
    Tales From The Borderlands is the best game Telltale has ever made and will still appeal to people who has never touched a Borderlands game. The humor and heart is phenomenal and has better humor than the main games.
  23. Ciocolici
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    If "The Walking Dead" (including TWD: Season Two) hadn't resonated with me so profoundly on an emotional level, I would confidently declare "Tales from the Borderlands" as my favorite offering from Telltale Games. It's a game that's perched on the precipice of greatness, almost claiming the top spot on my list of TTG titles. The only factor holding it back is the raw emotional impact leftIf "The Walking Dead" (including TWD: Season Two) hadn't resonated with me so profoundly on an emotional level, I would confidently declare "Tales from the Borderlands" as my favorite offering from Telltale Games. It's a game that's perched on the precipice of greatness, almost claiming the top spot on my list of TTG titles. The only factor holding it back is the raw emotional impact left by TWD and TWD:S2, which hit me like a ton of bricks.

    However, let's talk about the brilliance of "Tales from the Borderlands" from a broader perspective. It's not just the emotion, but the game's remarkable ability to tick every box that sets it apart. This title encapsulates a spectrum of human experience – from heart-rending emotions to gut-busting comedy, and it masterfully weaves in suspense that keeps you on the edge of your seat.

    The depth of character development and the intricacies of the storyline are where this game truly shines. The characters are richly layered, evolving as the story unfolds, and making you genuinely care about their fates. You laugh with them, empathize with their struggles, and fear for their safety – all within the span of a single narrative arc.

    I must tip my hat to the individuals behind the scenes who crafted this masterpiece. The creative minds, writers, designers, and developers all deserve accolades for delivering a game that encompasses the essence of a gripping tale. It's evident that a labor of love went into creating "Tales from the Borderlands." Without a doubt, TFTB stands tall as the pinnacle of Telltale's accomplishments.    … Expand
  24. marra
    Apr 22, 2017
    9
    One of the best games I've played in a while/ever it has everything, Great gameplay, Comedy, The story draws you in, The soundtrack is one of the best I've heard in any game and the characters are fantastic. Telltale and co' really did a great Job with this and I will look forward to playing through this again further down the line.
  25. Underpants158
    Dec 23, 2015
    9
    I was feeling like there were just too many telltale games. I kept on buying them sure but I was getting tired of them. I was really hoping to have a great experience with great characters and plot and I got that. Honestly, in my mind it is up there with the first season of The Walking Dead and The Wolf Among Us. This is the funniest game I have ever played even if "game" is in quotationI was feeling like there were just too many telltale games. I kept on buying them sure but I was getting tired of them. I was really hoping to have a great experience with great characters and plot and I got that. Honestly, in my mind it is up there with the first season of The Walking Dead and The Wolf Among Us. This is the funniest game I have ever played even if "game" is in quotation marks for some people. The story is a wild ride, the characters are quirky but still have depth, and the ending is just sooo satisfying. However it is still plagued by the negative aspects of all telltale games-bad gameplay. By that I mean what little there is that could be considered gameplay is QTEs. I don't mind that this is a game light on gameplay but come on nobody really likes QTE.… Expand
  26. Allthat
    Jun 27, 2016
    9
    I haven't played a lot of Telltale games because I'm not a huge fan of episodic games but I'm really happy I played this one. Initially I was lured by the Borderlands name because anything Borderlands tends to be great and also the fact that this was supposed to be a funny game. And I can say for sure that this game is worthy of all it's praise, it tells an awesome story and it's funny asI haven't played a lot of Telltale games because I'm not a huge fan of episodic games but I'm really happy I played this one. Initially I was lured by the Borderlands name because anything Borderlands tends to be great and also the fact that this was supposed to be a funny game. And I can say for sure that this game is worthy of all it's praise, it tells an awesome story and it's funny as hell. I literally played the whole game with a smile on my face cause the jokes just keep coming (and that isn't a bad thing). It's not the funniest game I have ever played, that title goes to South Park: The Stick of Truth, but it does come in at a close second.

    So just go play this game even if you're not a Borderlands fan, but if you are then this is a must play because it tells you what happens after Borderlands 2. And even if you're not there's still plenty to love here, it's fairly accessible and fills in newcomers quite well. It's well worth the money and my personal favorite Telltale game.    … Expand
  27. claytastic
    Feb 8, 2016
    9
    Borderlands is easily one of the best co-op shooters of all time. Tales from the Borderlands is one of the best Telltale games of all time. I loved it to bits. The story is absolutely amazing, the gameplay feels really solid, the characters are so likable and easy to connect with, and the graphics really show why Borderlands is different. The style of it feels like a comic book or aBorderlands is easily one of the best co-op shooters of all time. Tales from the Borderlands is one of the best Telltale games of all time. I loved it to bits. The story is absolutely amazing, the gameplay feels really solid, the characters are so likable and easy to connect with, and the graphics really show why Borderlands is different. The style of it feels like a comic book or a graphic novel, and that's what makes it special. It's not just the graphics, however. The game's story is easily one of Telltale's best, and I hope it is continued. Most likely it will be on account of it's sequel-bait ending.
    In total, Telltale has created an amazing return to the Borderlands series that completely makes up for 2014's The Pre-Sequel. 9/10.    … Expand
  28. weirdcryo
    Nov 26, 2015
    9
    Best TTG, one of the best writing in video games and probably one of the only franchises that benefits from TTG art style, don't get me wrong, it has all the flaws that you encountered in their other TTG (and that's why it's not getting a 10) but you can expect a lot of epic moments and a dynamic story.
    At times I felt that they grab some ideas from other franchises (like dying and the    Best TTG, one of the best writing in video games and probably one of the only franchises that benefits from TTG art style, don't get me wrong, it has all the flaws that you encountered in their other TTG (and that's why it's not getting a 10) but you can expect a lot of epic moments and a dynamic story.
    At times I felt that they grab some ideas from other franchises (like dying and the one hearing the story telling that couldn't happen, like in monkey island 2) but at the end if we start complaining about taking aspects of other places we have to complain about everything or stop making games, movies, etc.    … Expand
  29. gameboy92
    Sep 29, 2018
    9
    Another great game form Telltale they know thier job ;) . If you looking for a game with deep story mix with some funny moments this game is for you .The story is cool and the game play is the same as other Telltale games with some small changes.

    Story 10/10 Realistic 8/10 Graphic 9/10 Game play 9/10 Sound 10/10 --------------------- Total 9.2 Single player time 4 to 6 hours    Another great game form Telltale they know thier job ;) . If you looking for a game with deep story mix with some funny moments this game is for you .The story is cool and the game play is the same as other Telltale games with some small changes.

    Story 10/10
    Realistic 8/10
    Graphic 9/10
    Game play 9/10
    Sound 10/10
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    Total 9.2

    Single player time 4 to 6 hours
    Worth to buy this game with $ 24.99 no you can wait to get it around $ 15    … Expand
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    Dec 2, 2020
    9
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85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 19
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  1. GameSpew
    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.
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  2. Gamers' Temple
    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.
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  3. 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]
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