Tales From The Borderlands: Episode 2 - Atlas Mugged

Tales from the Borderlands Episode 2: Atlas Mugged is the best in the series so far and a high point in recent Telltale experiences. It shines both through its story, its action sequences, its clever dialog, and the pretty impressive scenes scattered through its plot.

Even if you haven’t picked up Episode 1, even if you've never played Borderlands before, pick up Tales from the Borderlands. You won’t regret it.

Overall, I think “Atlas Mugged” is a better episode than the first, and has enough story related hooks to keep me intrigued for whatever might happen in episode 3. The story-to-action ratio is a bit more balanced here, the jokes are certainly improved, and the inclusion of a number of recognizable Borderlands characters provide ample reasons to revisit Telltale’s interpretation of Pandora.

Tales from the Borderlands got off to a good start last year, and now that Atlas Mugged is finally here, the series has only gotten better.

It took way too long, but it's a fantastic second episode in what may well end up Telltale's best series to date.

Atlas Mugged retains Telltale's baseline of excellence in writing, but a fairly short duration as well as a more conventional course of action than the riot of Zer0 Sum make for a comparatively tame episode. Fans of the series will be greatly pleased but Telltale seems at times to battle the very expectations its high standards have created.

Tales from the Borderlands Episode 2: Atlas Mugged makes the most out of its short length by packing every scene with hilarious dialogue, emotional reveals, and legitimately tough decisions.

There is no question episode three has some big shoes to fill as “Tales From the Borderlands: Episode 2 – Atlas Mugged” continues Telltale’s successful string of story driven adventures.

Despite my issues with its tonal shifts, Altas Mugged is another solid episode with excellent acting, humorous dialog, and an ending that has me eagerly awaiting the next installment. Tales from the Borderlands is two for two so far.

Tales from the Borderlands offers even more of that strong Borderlands-humor in this second episode. The characters get a bit more depth and we meet Handsome Jack, the bad guy. This is a must for Borderlands fans.

If "Zer0 Sum" was about introducing us to this world and these characters, "Atlas Mugged" is about getting us invested. The character moments are wonderful, and the few surprises along the way will make longtime fans happy without alienating newcomers.

You can feel the creators of some games in certain details or plot twists, but Tales from the Borderlands Episode 2 goes further. It's as if everyone is dancing as hard as they can behind the scenes to put on a show, and you're experiencing the sweat as it drips from their brow. It's the sort of game that feels like a puppy dog desperate to be liked, and you can't help but pet it.

I was looking forward to meeting Rhys, Vaughn, Fiona and Sasha again – and I wasn’t disappointed, even though in terms of mechanics there has been no progress at all. But when it comes to dialogue, characters, directing and story this is Telltale at its best.

One of the best individual episodes from Telltale. While it can be discussed that it has taken way too much time from Episode 1, it´s also hard to argue that it has been time well-spent. Tales from the Borderlands seems to keep an excellent pace with an interesting story and great characters.

Although not a negative experience, the drop in quality from Episode 1 can't be ignored.

Atlas Mugged confirms that we can expect a lot of fun from every episode of Tales from the Borderlands.

The endless waiting was worth it. Although the second episode is much shorter than the first one, the pace and humor are still there and the game is able to entertain you from the beginning to the end. Tales from the Borderlands are pointing for great success... when the entire first row comes out.

This episode held my attention much better than the previous one, because of better action sequences and more of getting on with the story.

If you’re a fan of Borderlands, you should be invested in this series, yet even if you aren’t, the characters and quirky world will do enough to draw you in.

The short version is this: Tales from the Borderlands' second episode is just as good as the first, and considering I'm not eager to pile on the praise for an episodic series that still has a long way to go, that's really saying something.

In the end, Atlas Mugged is not quite as good as Zer0 Sum. It had me chuckling five minutes in, but there were fewer laugh-out-loud moments. It maintained high intensity in its action sequences, though none quite compared to the earlier death race.

It continues to be a crazy ride through a story that successfully employs the most beloved elements of the Borderlands franchise.

As second episodes go, it’s a strong one. Plenty of things happen, but nothing too meaningful as it continues to lay a foundation for what will likely become a pretty zany finale. Still, the jokes were funny and there were a few good action sequences.

Atlas Mugged is finally here and Handsome Jack returns again this new episode. But Episode Two: Atlas Mugged's excitement level is little bit lower than Zer0 Sum.

This second act starts in a spectacular way, and confirms all the positive things we saw in the first episode, all mixed up in roughly 90 minutes of gameplay.

The second episode of the Borderlands-series from Telltales is more about the characters and their relationships. The somewhat more peaceful gaming experience is a nice change. However, the game could have used a better finish. The pilot was better than this one, but the unique storytelling makes us long for more.

Telltale knows what it's doing, but having set such high standards we'd expected something more. In the end, Atlas Mugged comes out as unfunny and just plain standard.

Atlas Mugged is pretty good stuff all around – not as explosive or hilarious as last time, but consistently entertaining nonetheless, with a handful of slick action sequences to keep things spicy. As far as the bigger picture goes, Tales From The Borderlands currently runs the risk of becoming my favorite Telltale game series.

A tiny little bit less brilliant than the first episode, Atlas Mugged is still hilarious, and inspired. Back from the dead, meet Handsome Jack, a man who definitely knows his value.

Atlas Mugged is an interlocutory episode, with no surprises and no boring moments as well. Let's wait for the next one.

Tales from the Borderlands is a fun interactive movie, but it could do with a little more player input and less linearity.

“Atlas Mugged” is a disappointing stumble to what started out as an amazing burst out of the gate and I’m left hoping the next episode can make the rebound.

Atlas Mugged starts with a in intense movie like sequence but it looses its grip very soon. The best has yet to come. Probably.

Altas Mugged ends on a huge cliffhanger, with the fate of all four protagonists hanging in the balance.

A disappointing second episode that’s 90 per cent filler and, apart from a good turn by a ghostly Handsome Jack, severely lacking in humour.

The first episode was just great, but this second chapter can't keep up the great rhythm.