Battleborn

 PlayStation 4
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6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 425 Ratings

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  1. antikaratekid
    May 3, 2016
    10
    Ground breaking shooter-Moba. Hilarious, witty, and cool characters. It's FUN to progress too since it never feels like a grind because of all the rewards. Good balance between characters. Matches aren't too long or short and hell its even fun when losing. We need more games like this that mix up the genres and breaks the mold. Oh and the DLC is very fair since ALL characters are free forGround breaking shooter-Moba. Hilarious, witty, and cool characters. It's FUN to progress too since it never feels like a grind because of all the rewards. Good balance between characters. Matches aren't too long or short and hell its even fun when losing. We need more games like this that mix up the genres and breaks the mold. Oh and the DLC is very fair since ALL characters are free for everyone.… Expand
  2. MrRater
    May 25, 2016
    8
    An unfortunate and unappreciated game, born at the wrong moment and compared with the wrong games is what I would describe Battleborn. Before I start this review, I will mention 2 things:

    1) If you like simple games, u won't like Battleborn 2) if you like complex games, u may like Battleborn EDIT: Not saying simple is bad. It all comes down to preferences. You can still read this    An unfortunate and unappreciated game, born at the wrong moment and compared with the wrong games is what I would describe Battleborn. Before I start this review, I will mention 2 things:

    1) If you like simple games, u won't like Battleborn
    2) if you like complex games, u may like Battleborn
    EDIT: Not saying simple is bad. It all comes down to preferences.

    You can still read this review if you've chosen nr.1 ofcourse. So let me start it now.

    The positives:

    - This game has a COOP story mode and PvP modes:
    I personally like this, because you will have the choice to switch between brainless shooting AI's or go into a more competitive PvP mode. Sometimes, you want to do something brainless and sometimes you want to play competitively. In Battleborn, you have the option to do both, depending on the mood you are in.
    EDIT: This isn't special at all, but some people think this is Pvp-only like alot of similiar games these days.

    Negative: Story isn't really impressive, so this can be a negative for people who really likes story modes for the great story telling. Battleborn is a Pvp focussed game.

    - Personalize your own hero:
    This is something I like. I like the option to make your own hero more unique to how you play it yourself. I won't go into too much detail, because you can write an essay about this. The game has a lvl-ing system similiar towards a MOBA. You level your hero during the match by killing mobs, building support/healing items or offensive turrets, killing other heroes or assisting heroes and it will reset when you start a new game. The reason why I like this is because you can accustom your hero to how you play or to how your opponents play.
    You also have a loadout slot, which makes your hero even more personal. You equip 3 items earned from loot crates or the story missions and activate it by spending currencies you recieves during the match by breaking crystals or killing the enemies. A higher/stronger gear will cost more compared to a low tier gear, meaning you need to grind more currencies to activate it. So it's up to you to play slow at the start to gather currencies, pay less attention to the currencies and focus more on pushing the enemies or doing both.

    - It's not just killing opponet's heroes:
    Beside killing opponents heroes, building support/healing/offensive items/weapons, recruiting mercenary, supporting heroes and preventing the enemies to have an high economy is also really important. Meaning, it's a complex game, because you need to focus on alot of things beside killing things, hence the next point is really important.

    - Teamplay is really important in this game:
    Each heroes has their own specialty like: Attacker, defender, supporter and healer. So it's pretty important to pick the hero you're going to play this game, because you can't change your character during the game. This mean, if you pick an Attacker, you will always be an attacker. Hence the teamplay and communication is really important in this game. Also, beside the main rolls of each hero, it's also smart to have sub rolls like preventing enemies to get high economy, building alot of support/healing items or weapons, recruiting mercs. This is something I really enjoy, since I like these kind of games where you need to be tacticall.

    - Decent/long longevity(depending how you play and how much play the game):
    This will be short, since it's pretty basic but good. You unlock different loots, skins, taunts, lores and heroes as you keep playing overall, with certain heroes or finishing certain challenges.

    - The support is great in this game:
    The developers behind this game works pretty fast compared to the other games games. A new hero is already playable yesterday with the next hero already being revealed. Also, they fixxed the map pretty fast when people had unfair advantages.

    Negatives:
    - There aren't alot of interesting PvP modes in my opinion. I will just list the 3 modes and you can decide which sounds interesting and which not. I will only list my favorite to keep it short.
    You will get 3 Pvp-modes in the game.
    1) Incursion: This is personally my favorite mode. Your objective is to take down the 2 sentries from the opponents while also defending your own 2 sentries. Alot of things happens in this mode and teamplay is really important here.
    2) Meltdown: Your objective is to escort your minions to their objective, while preventing the minions of the enemies to reach their objective.
    3) Capture: This is basicly the capture and control modes alot of games has.

    - The Pvp-modes doesn't have alot of maps:
    You've 2 maps for each Pvp-mode. Meaning a total of 6(I can do math) , but you will play alot of the same maps each modes.

    Overall, it's a good game with its issues. I hope you understand why I scored this an 8 and I hope this review will help you. In the end, it's up to you to decide and I hope you will enjoy this game if you're buying this or already enjoying it, but wanted to know other's opinion    … Expand
  3. MrAmbi
    May 26, 2016
    8
    A game that's under appreciated by alot of gamers for trying out something new. Being different and trying out something new and refreshing is risky and the creators of Borderlands sadly failed to attract alot of gamers. One of the main reason is the game being compared to an other game (looks similiar to newcommers, but is totally different in reality) called Overwatch.

    The game    A game that's under appreciated by alot of gamers for trying out something new. Being different and trying out something new and refreshing is risky and the creators of Borderlands sadly failed to attract alot of gamers. One of the main reason is the game being compared to an other game (looks similiar to newcommers, but is totally different in reality) called Overwatch.

    The game Battleborn is trying to blend First Person Shooter with MOBA's like SMITE and they did well in my opinion. The game has 25 characters(5 being free DLC characters) with each of the characters being different. The game offers COOP Story mode(Loot will carry over to PvP) and 3 PvP modes called:
    - Incursion: Destroy the 2 sentries from the opponents with your team, while defending your own.
    - Meltdown: Escort your minions to their objective, while preventing the opponent's minions to reach their objective
    - Capture: Typical capture and defend game mode alot of FPS has.

    The reason why I like this game is because of the freedom in personalizing the hero you're playing combat-wise and the support of the developers. You've alot of freedom to personalize your own hero. Increasing the attributes of the heroes with different loadouts and changing their abilities during combat.
    The support is also great with a DLC character already being play-able. Also they already changed the map lay-out, since some people played with unfair advantages.

    I also like the complexity of this game compared to your other FPS. You need to incl. alot of different things like managing your economy, building turrents, buying gears, recruiting mercs, etc.

    So to summarize it. Battleborn is underappreciate for what's trying to do and is being compared with the wrong games. It's a complex game with freedom and great support. The complexity is something not everyone will like. So do you like a complex, yet fun First Person Shooter? If so, Battleborn will most likely be a game you would want to try out. If you know someone who has Battleborn, try it out with him/her by playing Coop story to feel if you like the settings, characters, etc.    … Expand
  4. thecmac11
    May 27, 2016
    10
    Amazing game! A little learning curve, but worth it. Especially if you can play with a friend.
    I am so sad to see such mixed reviews and silly comparisons to Overwatch. There are both so different.
    This is a game that provides so much depth in strategy for a first-person game, I haven't played anything like it. The combination of gear and helix choices make for adaptive play that keeps    Amazing game! A little learning curve, but worth it. Especially if you can play with a friend.
    I am so sad to see such mixed reviews and silly comparisons to Overwatch. There are both so different.

    This is a game that provides so much depth in strategy for a first-person game, I haven't played anything like it. The combination of gear and helix choices make for adaptive play that keeps the game fresh every time.

    The one thing that's nice with mixed reviews, is that Gearbox is adapting to the pressure. They've dropped the price (I paid $60, I'm not bitter) have performed numerous hotfixes, and have already released one character. I would like to see a better rank system and penalties for quitting.

    Oh, and don't be afraid of using the chat.    … Expand
  5. Khaosom
    Jun 29, 2016
    9
    I see too many people comparing this to the generic team fortress wannabe OverWatch.

    That being said let's get into the skinny of it shall we? This is is exactly what was promised. A MoBA meets Borderlands. There is a long list of Characters to unlock, each with different upgradable skills. On top of the skill upgrades you get DNA upgrades plus unlocking more to add to the DNA    I see too many people comparing this to the generic team fortress wannabe OverWatch.

    That being said let's get into the skinny of it shall we? This is is exactly what was promised. A MoBA meets Borderlands. There is a long list of Characters to unlock, each with different upgradable skills. On top of the skill upgrades you get DNA upgrades plus unlocking more to add to the DNA strand by progressing with a character. The single player is fun and decent and unlocks a plethora of stuff by completing. The online is really good. Gearbox advertised and deliver exactly what they said.    … Expand
  6. GamerComplex
    May 26, 2016
    10
    The game is amazing and very fun. It has a ton of content, like serious replay value. The PvP you are used to in games is similar to the capture mode which is a vamped up king of the hill, but then it has 2 other modes that are more moba influenced which give you completely different experiences. If you're tired of the old chase around death match, this brings another level of co-op andThe game is amazing and very fun. It has a ton of content, like serious replay value. The PvP you are used to in games is similar to the capture mode which is a vamped up king of the hill, but then it has 2 other modes that are more moba influenced which give you completely different experiences. If you're tired of the old chase around death match, this brings another level of co-op and intensity to the game due to all the different things you can do and being able to customize your character differently every match! The moba aspects aren't overwhelming at all unless you play the meltdown mode, where you follow minions to try and lead them to the other goal, or defend your goal. All in all though, it plays very easily, you just have actual goals instead of blind killing. Theres so much store and lore with an amazing raid-like campaign that I've already played through a good couple times! The characters are so interesting and you can unlock more of their backstory through completing certain challenges. It's been a blast and I highly recommend it. It's definitely more enjoyable with friends, but don't fear because it was super easy to make and add new friends due to the integrated steam friend list! Don't be afraid to dust off that mic and talk! The motto is fight together or die alone and they mean it! It's about playing your role right!… Expand
  7. CorvisTheRed
    May 6, 2016
    9
    I haven't had this much fun with a shooter in a long time. I really enjoy the wide variety of characters which really extends the replayability; getting tired of the game, learn a new character! The versus modes are where I spend most of my time. I queue solo, and although some matches can be a blow out, I find myself having fun even if my team loses.
  8. ignore78
    May 9, 2016
    8
    At first, i thought the game was annoying. I had to play through the long tutorial, first with my user. Then again with player 2´s user to unlock the first 5 characters for both players. Then i played the first mission coop and notice that the split screen was not full screen. It had a STUPID bar to the left with 1 radar for each player. Sooo the screen was so small and i could not readAt first, i thought the game was annoying. I had to play through the long tutorial, first with my user. Then again with player 2´s user to unlock the first 5 characters for both players. Then i played the first mission coop and notice that the split screen was not full screen. It had a STUPID bar to the left with 1 radar for each player. Sooo the screen was so small and i could not read anything that was on the screen. for example when you level up, it is tiny texts that you HAVE to read in real time when your enemies almost have you killed. We played for 50 minutes and it was really late. I quit the mission and had not the slightest that it had not saved. I thought i would, because borderlands saves when you quit the game. But this game did not save. So i had to start from the beginning!! again!! I choose this time to play the first mission with 3 other strangers online with us. It was soo much fun! You have to rethink this game. it is not like borderlands at all. This is all about coop, helping and supporting and think what is best to do in the moment. This is not a ordinary shooter. The story mode is like an old Arcade game. you only have 5 lives through the missions, and if you die, you have to start over. I love it. I fixed the small text issue(moved the sofa closer the tv)… Expand
  9. tha_snazzle
    May 6, 2016
    9
    Highly polished and slick, with a ton of potential, it just needs a bit of time and space to grow as people figure out how to play the darned thing.

    So many of the cons and complaints are about the system being muddled or the online games being unenjoyable because people don't know their roles, but this game is meaty as hell and there's a A LOT of depth to dig through. I think in a    Highly polished and slick, with a ton of potential, it just needs a bit of time and space to grow as people figure out how to play the darned thing.

    So many of the cons and complaints are about the system being muddled or the online games being unenjoyable because people don't know their roles, but this game is meaty as hell and there's a A LOT of depth to dig through.

    I think in a couple months time, Battelborn will be a polished gem with a strong community of engaged players, but eh time will tell.

    My only complaints are creature comforts, I'd love a training room mode, where I can try out new chars and builds, and I'd love a bot player when PC's disconnect, and a way to reset helixes in game, perhaps with shards. Other than that, I'm a happy customer and excited to keep playing!    … Expand
  10. zjdog
    May 3, 2016
    10
    Fun gameplay
    Beautiful cartoony style
    Borderlands Humor

    I'ts a fun game and worth the purchase. Great mixture of Moba and Shooter. Even if you dislike Moba, give it a try. It plays very differently then most.
  11. Fishler108
    May 5, 2016
    10
    Gearbox has done it again. Witty humor, fun gameplay, and unlocks for DAYS. I've spent a good 15 hours in it, and while it'll never reach my 850 hour playtime in Borderlands 2, it'll easily crack 100 I'm sure.
  12. primetimemex
    May 6, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I came to this game expecting not to like it since i dont play pvp shooters, but was very surprised of how fun this game is. Lots of different characters with different abilities and lots of unlocks. The campaign is ok and it is a way of trying different characters so it will be easier during pvp.… Expand
  13. VolantHawk
    May 6, 2016
    10
    If your looking for something different you'll find it with Battleborn. This game is a blast and has an awesome graphic style to match the wacky humor. If you like playing Destiny and/or Paragon you'll love this game. The characters are a hoot and it is truly a unique game. There are several different ways to build your characters during gameplay and tons of useful items to equip.
  14. Scandi23
    May 4, 2016
    9
    This game is fun, a word hardly used for games in this generation. Whether you are playing on-line, story mode alone, or even with your other half as a two player it is enjoyable. I was surprised at the length of the missions and the loot available hidden in the maps. Another fresh idea was putting more than just one 'boss' character in the missions instead of minion after minion and thenThis game is fun, a word hardly used for games in this generation. Whether you are playing on-line, story mode alone, or even with your other half as a two player it is enjoyable. I was surprised at the length of the missions and the loot available hidden in the maps. Another fresh idea was putting more than just one 'boss' character in the missions instead of minion after minion and then final boss.
    The loot packages are a nice idea as well to upgrade your characters with plenty to choose from and the ability to sell items you wont use to get more.

    The only reason this game isn't getting a 10 from me is the problem when there are more than normal 'enemies' the game has a sort of lag effect which I am sure will be fixed in the future.

    So for full out fun, yet still competitive enough and some really interesting characters to choose from to keep us interested in replaying the game until all characters are fully maxed is something I haven't come across in a while.    … Expand
  15. JDubMag
    May 6, 2016
    10
    The truth is this games multiplayer is fantastic, but it's getting downplayed big time because of Overwatch. I'm not going to argue which is better because quite frankly its up to personal opinion and they're pretty different anyway, but the reason I bring it up is because so many people are giving the game absolutely no credit for what it has going for it simply because Overwatch isThe truth is this games multiplayer is fantastic, but it's getting downplayed big time because of Overwatch. I'm not going to argue which is better because quite frankly its up to personal opinion and they're pretty different anyway, but the reason I bring it up is because so many people are giving the game absolutely no credit for what it has going for it simply because Overwatch is coming out. If Overwatch weren't in play here this game would be huge right now and the majority of the people picking sides would all collectively be playing this game. I understand some cant afford both games so you feel the need to pick one and defend your purchase, but don't just pick based off of popularity because having played both they're both worth countless hours of fun and for very different reasons.… Expand
  16. Jurassicmonster
    May 10, 2016
    8
    it may be not as good as i was anticipated but there are some certain itches that battle born scratches and it scratches them hard and the character designs rock.
  17. Truth_Today777
    May 9, 2016
    10
    I believe not enough people are giving this game a chance. It's very unique and underrated. If you don't like the style of the game, that doesn't mean you should give it a low score. I don't care much for the style of Dragon Ball Z, but I'm not about to go give it a crappy review based on the art style. I'm sure a lot of people enjoy it because that also is a unique gaming experience. AllI believe not enough people are giving this game a chance. It's very unique and underrated. If you don't like the style of the game, that doesn't mean you should give it a low score. I don't care much for the style of Dragon Ball Z, but I'm not about to go give it a crappy review based on the art style. I'm sure a lot of people enjoy it because that also is a unique gaming experience. All I can say is give Battleborn a chance, it's well worth your time and money. I play the crap out it. X^)~… Expand
  18. Remnantall
    May 3, 2016
    10
    The game is great, but so poorly advertised that people just crapping all over it without even know what it has to offer. The story missions was a great throw-in to the game. I found that really nice way to check out characters, learn about them and dig the lore with really cool Raid missions that represents the vast variety of all the characters. The multiplayer is where the fun begins;The game is great, but so poorly advertised that people just crapping all over it without even know what it has to offer. The story missions was a great throw-in to the game. I found that really nice way to check out characters, learn about them and dig the lore with really cool Raid missions that represents the vast variety of all the characters. The multiplayer is where the fun begins; Incursion, not my cup of tea but still enjoyed the crap out of it. I really liked the idea of being focused into one single lane that packed with action, rather than been underwhelmed by a few lanes that separates the combat. Meltdown is a blast to play, really cool idea and could be jumped with a lot of different tactics. didn't try the Capture yet, but it looks like King of the Hill from HOTH kind of thing, which is right up my ally.

    And at the end, couch co-op, a lot of great animations and a really hyper-ball of hype, I gave Battleborn a 10. It's not ''Perfect'' but its the best fun I've had in a game for years, and that's a 10 for me. Don't hesitate by Overwatch fanboys, buy the game if you like diversity, hobby and meth growth kind of gameplay.    … Expand
  19. EduardoFTW
    May 4, 2016
    8
    Borderlands brand humor with MOBA style gameplay. Really fun to play with a full, structured team, but with randoms who don't understand what a composition is, it is almost unplayable. Literally played at least three games yesterday where an Oscar Mike ran in and died constantly thinking it was Call of Duty and he could kill Montana/Miko combo on his own. Well balanced for the most part,Borderlands brand humor with MOBA style gameplay. Really fun to play with a full, structured team, but with randoms who don't understand what a composition is, it is almost unplayable. Literally played at least three games yesterday where an Oscar Mike ran in and died constantly thinking it was Call of Duty and he could kill Montana/Miko combo on his own. Well balanced for the most part, just keep in mind it is centered around team play. The two maps a mode is a bit of a shame, but compared to other MOBAs that have only one map per mode it is actually doing well. A few glitches remain from the beta and that is the only reason it loses some points: can glitch on top of the map in incursion, some lines get needlessly repeated, some enemies in campaign become unable to be hit due to visual glitches. Other than that a great game.… Expand
  20. ryanedward301
    May 4, 2016
    9
    Fun, fast, frantic first-person action with some MOBA thrown in for kicks. The game plays great and is a blast with friends. Gearbox style humor is always a plus, as well!
    Only downfall is the lackluster campaign, but the PVP is excellent.
  21. Surgeonchad
    May 4, 2016
    9
    Thanks for trying something different, very artistic and comical with fresh new ideas and approaches. This game will just get better with future patches and content.
  22. splinted
    May 3, 2016
    10
    Excellent game, definitely worth the money if you would like to try a variety of shooty/melee moba. That's not all tho, it has different game modes and a full campaign.
  23. RomeoSaint
    May 3, 2016
    10
    With the fast leveling system you never get a chance to become bored. Each character tou use makes the game new again from the start. Hopefully more multiplayer options come out in the future.
  24. WarkidNitrous
    May 5, 2016
    10
    This game is just a good time. From start to end. Gearbox sets an attitude with their games that other developers just dont. From the intro to the final mission to online play it sets this attitude that you're going to have a good enjoyable fun experience. I havent felt this with most other games. They are able to take the seriousness and frustrations our of games and still give it a highThis game is just a good time. From start to end. Gearbox sets an attitude with their games that other developers just dont. From the intro to the final mission to online play it sets this attitude that you're going to have a good enjoyable fun experience. I havent felt this with most other games. They are able to take the seriousness and frustrations our of games and still give it a high level of competitiveness.

    Quality: HIGH! For anyone to say this games cartoon animations, music, dialogue, characters and gameplay are bad would simply just be a lie. THEY WOULD BE LYING TO YOU. The quality is something you just cant deny.

    They only reason I see someone not liking this game is just personal preference. Dont listen to anyone saying its boring or the enemies are bland or the multiplayer is bad because none of it is true. Judge the game for yourself. Rent it. You'll most likely buy it.

    You're welcome.    … Expand
  25. Krueger800
    May 3, 2016
    10
    A game with a lot of heart and humor which doesn't take itself too seriously. It's a great game that gives you the depth of MOBA elements such as progression trees, turret building, escort based objectives (ect.) but mixed with the FPS perspective. I usually only play FPSs but this is one 'MOBA-esque' game I can get behind! (And just to state: this game is completely different and uniqueA game with a lot of heart and humor which doesn't take itself too seriously. It's a great game that gives you the depth of MOBA elements such as progression trees, turret building, escort based objectives (ect.) but mixed with the FPS perspective. I usually only play FPSs but this is one 'MOBA-esque' game I can get behind! (And just to state: this game is completely different and unique from Overwatch)

    The list characters all have their own unique sense of personality and back story which really makes you want to try everyone at least once. With so much to unlock (skins, battle titles, taunts, characters ect.) it's a game that 's so re-playable! I honestly bought this game for simply the PvP but the story mode is truly fun and arcadey in it's own right. Highly highly recommended for a good time!    … Expand
  26. bobbyanalog
    May 5, 2016
    9
    Super fun, hilarious banter, amazing PVP.

    Note: has a bit of a learning curve for people that are expecting a straight up shooter. That being said, the story mode will teach you very fast.
  27. Nugzilla
    May 3, 2016
    10
    Multiplayer is addictive as crack and the character variety is awesome! I will play this game for sooo many hours as the replay ability is really high.
  28. Burningska
    May 3, 2016
    10
    I was unsure at first, based on pre-release videos, but there is a TON of content in this game. 10 hour campaign with high replay value, and 3 competitive game modes.

    I know I'm going to be playing this game for a long time. I've pretty much just been playing one character, ISIC, but there are so many different play styles you can do with just one character. I can't wait to try them    I was unsure at first, based on pre-release videos, but there is a TON of content in this game. 10 hour campaign with high replay value, and 3 competitive game modes.

    I know I'm going to be playing this game for a long time. I've pretty much just been playing one character, ISIC, but there are so many different play styles you can do with just one character. I can't wait to try them all.

    The meat of this game is in the multiplayer, but you can still play alone to unlock items and be ready for that next team night.

    This game has legs, is super funny and has tons of content. I'm giving it a 10/10    … Expand
  29. danthebeliever
    May 3, 2016
    10
    Super Fun! Deep / strategic team based gameplay! Fun and exciting to play characters. Unlike anything out there. More addicting than overwatch. I can't wait to play with all my friends.
  30. MrFireFuchs
    May 3, 2016
    10
    I have been waiting so long for this game to come out. I was able to play the closed and the open beta before I got the final game and Battleborn is such a blast. The Prologue level in the final game is amazing in any way!
  31. skyfreak713
    May 3, 2016
    9
    I absolutely love everything about this game. It's humor is top notch, it's characters all unique personalities and play styles, and it's mixture of FPS and MOBA elements is perfect. The campaign feel varied and offer a nice bit of lore and even more humor. And playing with friends makes the experience ten times better. That being said, it's launch was a little disheartening. TroubleI absolutely love everything about this game. It's humor is top notch, it's characters all unique personalities and play styles, and it's mixture of FPS and MOBA elements is perfect. The campaign feel varied and offer a nice bit of lore and even more humor. And playing with friends makes the experience ten times better. That being said, it's launch was a little disheartening. Trouble logging in, a few errors, and get dropped from matches breaks the chain of fun. My friend had an error and once he logged in, he was forced to do the prologue again, unable to skip the ten minute opening cut scene. This problems are only because of the flooding of servers upon release, but they are still jarring none the less. I have complete confidence in Gearbox fixing these problems quickly, so don't let it deter you from experiencing the balls to the wall fun that this game has to offer.… Expand
  32. bigdaddyswoll
    May 3, 2016
    9
    Lovin it so far! Alot better then I expected from some of what I had heard in advance. For anyone that loved Borderlands like I did this will be a no brainer.
  33. dregojax
    May 3, 2016
    8
    Innovative, but still harsh, gameplay. Passable campaign, but action-packed moment. PvP is not too punitive (even bad game gives you enough to enjoy great loot). The first of its genre. Imperfect, but surely a milestone with a unique design in term of graphic and gameplay.
  34. Clorox_drinker
    May 12, 2016
    7
    unless you have friends to play with and have fun with this is a very average game. the multiplayer is pretty good but the campaign tries to be like borderlands and doesn't feel original
  35. Dalith14
    May 11, 2016
    7
    First of this is not Overwatch! While they are both shooters with abilities the similarities end their, both have different play-styles and mechanics.

    BattleBorn has great presentation, and the firefights can get hectic and fun but also very irritating. When it comes to PvE the game boils down to protecting an objective against waves of enemies then a boss fight at the end, the boss    First of this is not Overwatch! While they are both shooters with abilities the similarities end their, both have different play-styles and mechanics.

    BattleBorn has great presentation, and the firefights can get hectic and fun but also very irritating. When it comes to PvE the game boils down to protecting an objective against waves of enemies then a boss fight at the end, the boss fights were surprising fun especially near the end. Now this game-play style can be mundane however when played with friends can be an absolute blast.

    PvP is chaotic, interesting, frustrating, and a blast all at the same time. A lot is going on in PvP but a lot of individuals do not understand that the game is an objective game and not a team death match, so this can be frustrating as a full team of "Team deathmatch" players will normally lose you the game. Also a lot of balancing issues with some characters being useless and others being completely overpowered. However I did still enjoy all my pvp matches up to my commander rank of 42 as I was able to experiment with each character and different loadouts.

    Load-outs are a great addition to the game as they are items you can get from loot-packs you get from missions or in-game currency that give you traditional "Rpg-esque" stat modifiers.

    If you enjoy objective based shooters and playing with friends with rpg lite elements, I highly recommend the game.    … Expand
  36. Bertoflyingfox
    May 15, 2016
    5
    An alright MOBA/Shooter. Matchmaking and character balance need a ton of work, but that can be improved on so long as the developers keep supporting it...and quickly (which means no month-long wait to nerf some OP character, of which there are many).

    While the PvP forces run-n-gun gamers to re-think their tactics, the battlefield itself is a confusing mess. The story-mode is pretty much    An alright MOBA/Shooter. Matchmaking and character balance need a ton of work, but that can be improved on so long as the developers keep supporting it...and quickly (which means no month-long wait to nerf some OP character, of which there are many).

    While the PvP forces run-n-gun gamers to re-think their tactics, the battlefield itself is a confusing mess. The story-mode is pretty much when you go inside a building in any Borderlands game; kill these bots, then kill the bigger bot at the end, 30 minutes of bullet-sponges. Unlocking characters had me interested in trying them out, only to be disappointed by their abilities.

    Was having fun exploring the systems of this game at first, but its skeleton showed just how unbalanced and uninspired it is. All matches I've seen/played, end in 100 - 0. Whether on the winning team or the losing team, something is very wrong if most matches are ending completely one-sided.

    Fix it or watch the sales completely disappear in the coming weeks. Oh yeah, and the splitscreen is completely atrocious....it's hard to imagine this was the same developer for Borderlands when they ruin the local co-op this much.    … Expand
  37. kish1975
    May 25, 2016
    6
    this game is amazing and fun BUT one thing destroys it to the point of being a 6 or not as good as overwatch and that is most gamers dont have a clue what there playing as 4 out of 5 matches turn into a team death match , its horrible and the reason i returned the game after a week for overwatch . maybe one day it will get better but people have to get this game is not COD and the devsthis game is amazing and fun BUT one thing destroys it to the point of being a 6 or not as good as overwatch and that is most gamers dont have a clue what there playing as 4 out of 5 matches turn into a team death match , its horrible and the reason i returned the game after a week for overwatch . maybe one day it will get better but people have to get this game is not COD and the devs should release a plain mode of team deathmatch to keep the gamers out of the other modes so they dont wreck the game for us who want to play the moba style with out having most of the team running around doing nothing that helps… Expand
  38. Blah206
    May 6, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 10/10? I think that is a little absurd. Yes the multiplayer can be GREAT. I am a fan. I hit 40 in the beta to unlock Ghalt. They did an excellent job fusing genres and the product is actually pretty awesome. But 10/10 is pure fan-boy-ism. If you like Moba and you like FPS and you like the art direction - I definitely recommend!

    Let's be honest and express some of the negatives. The gameplay isn't as good as OverWatch (or LawBreakers from what I've seen). Only 6 maps, and that's only 2 per mode..... which there are only 3 of. Many characters are similar. Progression can be slow unless you are winning every match and playing all night. Gear can make the game unbalanced. Some characters suck (TOBY). The in-match leveling system is neat but if we are being honest, once you find the perfect build - YOU ALWAYS PICK THE SAME.The list goes on and on. The game is polished but not enough imo. They did a commendable job while the main team is working on Borderlands 3 - which brings me to the campaign.

    There is only 1 cut-scene in the game and that's at the very beginning and it's just a comic book (lazy). The intro to every map is a snippet from the first intro (lazy).
    The game only has 8 missions. You read that correctly = 8. If you've played the beta you've already played 2 of them. So 6 missions + a prologue is what you get.
    They are fun, but they are largely repetitive and it's mostly waves of enemies just thrown at you in hordes.
    The design isn't stellar, definitely not in comparison to any other top tier fps campaign. It's pretty mindless but it can be fun with friends. The characters, the writing, and the humor are all first class. They make the game more compelling. It will make you laugh at times, the characters are engaging, and there is definitely fun to be had. But the way it's fragmented is AWFUL. Not only is every level locked. But when trying to play online co-op everyone votes for the level. So you can potentially do Mission 3 as your first mission. To make things even worse, if you run out of lives or what your protecting (escort, a reactor, etc) dies - you fail the mission, and you get booted to the main menu (think NightFall) but worse. You have NO option to retry, and you lose the group you were in. This is just HORRENDOUS. They should know better - this is bad game design from a fundamental and very basic level. If you ever do finish all 8 missions (never in order) you will never replay them again.
    The meat and the bones on this game is the multiplayer which albeit fun - is pretty bare bones and you will grow tired by the time you unlock the last character.

    OverWatch is so much better in every way. You can switch characters at any time, the gameplay is better, the team synergy is better, the graphics are better, the attention to detail is superior, double the maps and modes, no clones of characters, literally everything is better.

    I love both games. I own every console. I am just saying 10/10 is too much.
    The campaign is a 7-8 and the multiplayer is a 8-9. Hopefully they add more post launch,
    Plus those coming from Borderlands - remember this is not an open world. You literally just sign up for missions. So they have actually regressed in that department.

    Like someone else said = If 60 bucks is nothing to you - BUY THE GAME!
    If you are tight for cash, I would redbox or gamefly unless you are absolutely DYING to play the game even after the beta.

    Overall = 8.5    … Expand
  39. KungFuGrip
    May 9, 2016
    10
    Fast, fun, badass - another winner from Gearbox! Played each of the campaign missions, some multiple times and played about 20 hours or so of competitive game play. The art direction is fantastic, the characters are varied and there is definitely something for everyone. I found that ranged characters were more fun than melee characters, but that is probably just my preference. This gameFast, fun, badass - another winner from Gearbox! Played each of the campaign missions, some multiple times and played about 20 hours or so of competitive game play. The art direction is fantastic, the characters are varied and there is definitely something for everyone. I found that ranged characters were more fun than melee characters, but that is probably just my preference. This game is my new jam and I cannot wait for new content.… Expand
  40. NightmanCometh
    May 6, 2016
    7
    I am not a harsh critic of games. I enjoy a large range of games. That being said, this game has been a pretty mediocre bleh. I'll give you guys some ups and downs from my experience:

    Pros - - Moba-like elements - I love my MOBAs so this is really the only thing that's keeping me playing. - Great upbeat feel to everything - Very bright and colorful as opposed to a game like dark    I am not a harsh critic of games. I enjoy a large range of games. That being said, this game has been a pretty mediocre bleh. I'll give you guys some ups and downs from my experience:

    Pros -
    - Moba-like elements - I love my MOBAs so this is really the only thing that's keeping me playing.
    - Great upbeat feel to everything - Very bright and colorful as opposed to a game like dark souls.
    - No additional purchases for skins

    Cons -
    - Character design isn't that great - I just didn't find any character particularly too interesting
    - Limited characters
    - Single player missions are drawn out
    - The weapons and characters don't "feel" good. You know when you play Destiny or even the Division, you can feel the nuances of each weapon. You don't really feel that between the characters in this game.

    I hate to say it, but I'm jumping on the overwatch hype train. This game will be a nice game for me if I want a break from the stress of dark souls, but it won't be a game I'll be playing a year from now.    … Expand
  41. SIPPIO
    May 6, 2016
    6
    A 6 is just above average.
    BUT below the skill levels of The Borderlands team..
    --MOba or not this is/was boring. ----All 3 sessions now have been painfully boring after 2 hours.. --The cartoon graphics are just stale and a coverup for something missing grpahics wise.. ---I didn't want to have to rely on Overwatch.. Now I'm deperate for Overwatch to be a homerun... ---Does this    A 6 is just above average.
    BUT below the skill levels of The Borderlands team..
    --MOba or not this is/was boring.
    ----All 3 sessions now have been painfully boring after 2 hours..

    --The cartoon graphics are just stale and a coverup for something missing grpahics wise..

    ---I didn't want to have to rely on Overwatch.. Now I'm deperate for Overwatch to be a homerun...

    ---Does this mean the next Borderlands is going to be lacklucter?

    --By the way--You all know this game isn't a 10 or a 0.
    --ET is a 0
    -And Last of Us/Halo 2 is a '10'

    --you guys are smarter then that.....    … Expand
  42. xenofiend95
    May 6, 2016
    8
    Battleborn is a strange game, it opens with a vrry heavy metal influenced artoon intro with a song by Del the Funkee Homosapien (which I found awesome). it definitely isnt for everyone. Its more a game for fans of Borderlands than shooter or even moba fans. I personally enjoy the art style and humor alot, but many wont appreciate it. The gameplay itself feels very much like Borderlands,Battleborn is a strange game, it opens with a vrry heavy metal influenced artoon intro with a song by Del the Funkee Homosapien (which I found awesome). it definitely isnt for everyone. Its more a game for fans of Borderlands than shooter or even moba fans. I personally enjoy the art style and humor alot, but many wont appreciate it. The gameplay itself feels very much like Borderlands, although the art direction is less comic book and more Saturday morning cartoon. Anyone looking for top notch graphics will be dissatisfied but I personally enjoy cel shading, it reminds me of the ps2 era in HD. Single player is broken into multiple raids lasting a half hour to an hour, they feel fast and give a nice tutorial for characters and their skill trees which reset adter a match. Pvp is a mixed bag for me, it can either be mildly fun in short bursts or very frustrating due to varying skill levels of randoms in matchmaking. The maps are also very dull, lacking verticality or multiple lanes, theyre mostly very linear and small with little breathing room for exaping ganks. This is disappointing compared to the large open campaign maps. The game really feels like a mixed bag and ultimately will most likely be overshadowed in the coming months by Blizzards Overwatch and Epic games Paragon. But I personally enjoy it for what its worth and will be playing jt at my own leisure. Be warned though, unless you are a big Gearbox fan, rent it or wait for a sale, its hard to say it will be worth $60 for many.… Expand
  43. DefuseBR
    May 8, 2016
    10
    I like this game, its a funny, The truth is this games multiplayer is fantastic, but it's getting downplayed big time because of Overwatch. I'm not going to argue which is better because quite frankly its up to personal opinion and they're pretty different anyway, but the reason I bring it up is because so many people are giving the game absolutely no credit for what it has going
  44. OutlawStark2
    May 8, 2016
    9
    The game is a lot of fun, but they limit you on 2 maps per PVP mode.
    Tons of character, but I'm surprised they didn't add more......................................
  45. PsykoMutt
    May 6, 2016
    9
    I should note that this review is coming from someone who played the Technical Test AND the Open Beta, so I've been in this boat for a while now.

    That being said, Battleborn is just a blast for those looking for a relatively light hearted, and yet still indepth, and potentially competitive twist to the usual FPS drudgery. Made by the crew from Gearbox, who made the relatively well    I should note that this review is coming from someone who played the Technical Test AND the Open Beta, so I've been in this boat for a while now.

    That being said, Battleborn is just a blast for those looking for a relatively light hearted, and yet still indepth, and potentially competitive twist to the usual FPS drudgery. Made by the crew from Gearbox, who made the relatively well known and liked Borderlands series, Battleborn feels like a distillation of all the things that made Borderlands fun, and a couple things tossed in. Some ideas work, others don't, some will work from player to player, while others fall flat on all fronts.

    At its core, Battleborn is a teamwork focused FPS. Many people try to point out that when a character is melee focused, or due to its different objectives, it doesn't fall under that label, but if you play it you see it is. In it, you can play Story mode, available as a Solo mode, in private parties with a group of up to five people total, or with public matchmaking, or Versus mode, with three different modes and a couple maps for each mode. Admittedly, with only eight story missions, and three game modes, this doesn't sound like a lot, but if you're anything like me, you'll be playing through some of these missions, trying to beat your best scores, and trying to unlock new characters.

    And THAT is where this game really shines, the characters. At release, the game has 25 different characters, 5 for each of the in game factions. Each character has their own moves, their own weapons, skills, and perhaps most important of all, their own personality. You start with a handful unlocked, but as you play, you unlock more. The game doesn't tease you with it either, it tells you straight out what you need to do to unlock them. This doesn't take anything away though, as some of those tasks are crushingly difficult. Of course, you could just play naturally, rank up, and unlock them that way.

    Ultimately, Battleborn is a fun game. It is more enjoyable with friends whom you can cooperate and communicate with, but even in public matchmaking, it can be very enjoyable. It has its flaws, some glitches here and there, and most characters will not be for everyone, but if you're looking for an enjoyable branch from the norm, give Battleborn a try.

    P.S. Do not let the fact that his game has a T rating fool you, it is full of the humor you'd expect from a Gearbox game.    … Expand
  46. AsboXFlemzo
    May 6, 2016
    10
    I will start by saying, all negitive reviews talk about a game called overwatch, which by my knowlegde isnt a game that exists since its release date is weeks away and isnt even the same genre. Battleborn is not the first moba shooter, its been attempted by shadow run and most known team fortress 2. It completely crushes those games by graphics, gameplay, balance, story and content,I will start by saying, all negitive reviews talk about a game called overwatch, which by my knowlegde isnt a game that exists since its release date is weeks away and isnt even the same genre. Battleborn is not the first moba shooter, its been attempted by shadow run and most known team fortress 2. It completely crushes those games by graphics, gameplay, balance, story and content, therefore the best moba shooter of its genre. Since it is the most innovative of its genre it must get a high rating. People say its boring, or to much stuff is happening, we have a large cage for the sheep over here its called call of duty and battefield, they never change and are for gamers of the lowest skill level, you see all the kids at school play it, you will be with people at the mental age. Mobas are skill based games, hard to master, we need more games like this, we have no hardcore shooters in the market.… Expand
  47. AMT6400
    May 13, 2016
    0
    Boring moba dependent shooter with vomit inducing visuals. Unfunny humor, forgettable characters, and lackluster content. This is just my opinion but this game is everything I despise. Lackluster campaign. Imbalanced PvP. Weak character designs. Battleborn's direction feels like a painter slapping all the colors of paint on a canvas without much care and claiming it as witty without muchBoring moba dependent shooter with vomit inducing visuals. Unfunny humor, forgettable characters, and lackluster content. This is just my opinion but this game is everything I despise. Lackluster campaign. Imbalanced PvP. Weak character designs. Battleborn's direction feels like a painter slapping all the colors of paint on a canvas without much care and claiming it as witty without much thought. Seriously, I enjoyed Borderlands 1 & 2, but this game embodies the worst qualities of Gearbox's previously mentioned success. And this game will probably still be somewhat successful in the same way that Destiny was successful.… Expand
  48. Ryskim
    May 8, 2016
    4
    I never liked this kind of aesthetics for games. Too infantile for my taste. Don't like the graphics nor the world it's set in. But I can understand that there is people how might like this kind of stuff.
  49. Akk3d1s
    May 3, 2016
    7
    This is by far not a 10 game. For me, it was quite boring and I completely disliked the cartoony style. It is not something groundbreaking and except for the cartoony style, there isn't really something that stands out. A 10 game has to be something really special. I will be generous and give this a 7. If 50 bucks is a lot to you, then you should not probably not get this, otherwise, youThis is by far not a 10 game. For me, it was quite boring and I completely disliked the cartoony style. It is not something groundbreaking and except for the cartoony style, there isn't really something that stands out. A 10 game has to be something really special. I will be generous and give this a 7. If 50 bucks is a lot to you, then you should not probably not get this, otherwise, you can give it a go.… Expand
  50. Solid_Snack
    May 5, 2016
    5
    A slow, plodding, shallow, genre-chasing game. Maybe at $29 it would be worth a play, but the price still wouldn't change the experience, just make it somewhat easier to justify its existence. And an absolutely horrible FOV, with no way to adjust it, awesome.
  51. Bertiebeetle
    May 6, 2016
    5
    Ther are a lot of elements of this game. I really enjoy but it is ruined by a few things. Firstly no save points in campaign.There are checkppints but if you run out of time ,use all your lives or go to the toilet, kiss all your progress goodbye and start from the beginning.. Sux balls.
    Secondly is the ridiculously long wait to play pvp.You can wait up to 5 minutes + before you start.
    If    Ther are a lot of elements of this game. I really enjoy but it is ruined by a few things. Firstly no save points in campaign.There are checkppints but if you run out of time ,use all your lives or go to the toilet, kiss all your progress goodbye and start from the beginning.. Sux balls.
    Secondly is the ridiculously long wait to play pvp.You can wait up to 5 minutes + before you start.
    If you can put up with having to replay entire missions and if you play solo you wil,l then grab it because the gameplay is a lot of fun    … Expand
  52. WxKast
    May 6, 2016
    9
    The game is much more complex than I thought it would be. The single player missions remind me of Destiny strikes, which I enjoyed. The pvp takes some getting used too, but I have found all three game modes rewarding.
  53. Lazureus24
    May 9, 2016
    10
    This is a totally unique fps moba experience and totally worth your time to learn. That is most likely the main drawback that this game does a bad job of teaching you the pvp modes and how to play them correctly. Once you get it though no other fps will feel as refreshing and fun as this. I love overwatch also but it is not a moba in any sense. Please ignore any of the overwatchThis is a totally unique fps moba experience and totally worth your time to learn. That is most likely the main drawback that this game does a bad job of teaching you the pvp modes and how to play them correctly. Once you get it though no other fps will feel as refreshing and fun as this. I love overwatch also but it is not a moba in any sense. Please ignore any of the overwatch fanboy negative reviews. I am myself not a fanboy of either because I like the both for what they are. Battleborn, Moba with a ton of depth, long strategic battles, story mode and high skill ceiling. Overwatch, fps hero shooter, easy to pick up and play, hard to master for a few heroes only, fast paced and polished.… Expand
  54. Reciter5613
    May 10, 2016
    8
    I enjoyed this game. It was fun, funny and easy to learn for the most part. Of course there are some flaws I feel should be addressed.

    Some coop levels are nearly impossible and I can't tell if if it was intentional or their broken. I don't like advance mode not being in match maker cause just like in World of Warcraft you never have any friends who play the same same and finding    I enjoyed this game. It was fun, funny and easy to learn for the most part. Of course there are some flaws I feel should be addressed.

    Some coop levels are nearly impossible and I can't tell if if it was intentional or their broken.

    I don't like advance mode not being in match maker cause just like in World of Warcraft you never have any friends who play the same same and finding people on forums are a hassle.

    I wish we knew more of the story behind the characters, their factions, what happened before the game starts and clues of where they go from there.

    All in all, I enjoyed the game despite it's issues. I just hope it's not completely overshadowed by Overwatch.    … Expand
  55. partyintheback
    May 15, 2016
    1
    This is a very lousy game. The graphics are outdated, the art direction is ugly and obnoxious, the gameplay is messy and unfocused, and the story and characters are annoying due to bad writing, terrible dialogue, and miserable voice acting. If you were a fan of Gearbox's Borderlands, this won't satisfy you. This feels like a low budget mash up of genres like MOBA and tower defense. It'sThis is a very lousy game. The graphics are outdated, the art direction is ugly and obnoxious, the gameplay is messy and unfocused, and the story and characters are annoying due to bad writing, terrible dialogue, and miserable voice acting. If you were a fan of Gearbox's Borderlands, this won't satisfy you. This feels like a low budget mash up of genres like MOBA and tower defense. It's not fun, the missions are irritating, and it's just a very poorly made game in general. Avoid at all costs.… Expand
  56. pkarapan77
    May 14, 2016
    7
    Pros:
    - Lots of varied characters and powers.
    Cons:
    - Terrible match making. No dropping it and out of matches and story mode missions are too long at close to an hour.
    - Didn't like the art style.
    - Character dialog is annoying and not really funny (although I think it's trying to be?). Feels like a children's game at times.
  57. Stignos
    May 8, 2016
    10
    I am surprised by how much I ended up liking playing this game, do not make the mistake of comparing it to Overwatch, they are very different games. Play before you judge.
  58. Vasot
    May 6, 2016
    1
    AWFUL where to start from the ugly cartoony art style and animations or the extremely shallow and repetitive gameplay. It is 2016 and they use cartoon animations from 2004 when World of Warcraft was released for god sakes it's like watching an old PIXAR movie what is this ugly cr@p !!! As about gameplay it's extremely repetitive and mindless i am not sure if this game was made for 12 yearAWFUL where to start from the ugly cartoony art style and animations or the extremely shallow and repetitive gameplay. It is 2016 and they use cartoon animations from 2004 when World of Warcraft was released for god sakes it's like watching an old PIXAR movie what is this ugly cr@p !!! As about gameplay it's extremely repetitive and mindless i am not sure if this game was made for 12 year old kids first in mind but it's really a poor attempt. If you are an adult gamer avoid at all costs… Expand
  59. cblake78
    May 6, 2016
    2
    This game is pretty terrible, TBH. I also think coming out at the same time as something as fluid and clean and fun as Overwatch isn't going to do it any favors. It's bland, it's clunky, and it's just overall not that interesting. Save your money, get Overwatch. The beta has me sold.
  60. rarestpepe
    May 9, 2016
    0
    Take a MOBA, make it first-person and give it PS2 graphics and BAM! You have battleborn. But the main issue with this game is the majority of characters being locked.That's right, you have to play the game for hundreds of hours to unlock characters and the ones that take the longest to unlock are a lot stronger than the initial characters. So really you play to win.
  61. Rabidprimate
    May 23, 2016
    0
    This game would have been a lot better if it had been borderlands 3. Too much pvp not enough ANYTHING ELSE. Mobas need to go away or at least have a decent amount of solo play and story.
  62. Maxson
    Jun 28, 2016
    0
    This game is dead, don't even bother picking it up. You won't find anyone playing this boring crap online. It's sad when see the fanboys defending this game. Some of the fanboys are trying so hard to get more people to buy this game. Don't buy it, you're going to waste your money if you do.
  63. robdarobot
    May 24, 2016
    1
    The game is unfinished and rushed. Another overpriced garbage from 2k(Evolve) and Gearbox(Aliens). I bought the game because Borderlands is one of my favorite game of all time. I expected the same kind of quality and devotion to making a good game but I was wrong. The game only has 3 modes with 2 maps... Every single game mode there's only 1 map voted to play. The campaign only lasts 3.5The game is unfinished and rushed. Another overpriced garbage from 2k(Evolve) and Gearbox(Aliens). I bought the game because Borderlands is one of my favorite game of all time. I expected the same kind of quality and devotion to making a good game but I was wrong. The game only has 3 modes with 2 maps... Every single game mode there's only 1 map voted to play. The campaign only lasts 3.5 hours. The 8 missions are all the same. Defend vs waves until a boss apears... The worst part is you will fight the same boss 4 times even if there's only 8 missions who take about 40 minutes max to complete your first time... The game has almost no content at all. This is supposed to be an online Hero shooter. Having only 6 maps(which only 3 are EVER played) is unnaceptable in a full priced AAA game. This game is worth 40$ at best not 80$. This game is exactly like Evolve all over again. The game has great potential but the greedy developpers and/or publishers decided to release the game with such a minimal amount of content anyone who plays for more than a week will be bored. This is 2k Games greediness like Evolve all over again. Please don't support the greedy people at 2k Games and Gearbox Software. They have a history of doing this. Wait until the game is 50% off in a couple of months and hope the community isn't dead. It probably will be in a month...… Expand
  64. CrimsonMarshall
    May 13, 2016
    10
    This is the PvP shooter experience I've been waiting for and I will be playing it for years as new content inevitably rolls in. Heartily recommend to anyone who enjoys experimenting with different character and squad builds for endless replay (a la ME3 multiplayer mode but against other players). Love the trademark Borderlands humour. Also, unlike Overwatch, none of the female charactersThis is the PvP shooter experience I've been waiting for and I will be playing it for years as new content inevitably rolls in. Heartily recommend to anyone who enjoys experimenting with different character and squad builds for endless replay (a la ME3 multiplayer mode but against other players). Love the trademark Borderlands humour. Also, unlike Overwatch, none of the female characters seem like exploitative fanservice. If anything, only Montana arguably fits that role, and it's really, really okay.

    Also, have unlocked almost all the characters in less than 40 hrs, so disregard anyone who tells you otherwise.    … Expand
  65. ocinom
    May 9, 2016
    2
    I'm using an r9 280x and the frame rate is abysmal. I'm not gonna wait for any fix nor am I gonna change any .ini there is absolutely no excuse for any game to be severely unoptimized.
  66. Itsthenew
    May 5, 2016
    0
    Battleborn is a game you shouldn't buy if you dislike mobas, if you dislike borderlands humor, or if you don't have a group of friends to play with. I had a group of friends but this game is just boring. Overwatch plays better, runs better, and is the same price. Avoid.
  67. Roboticazz
    May 4, 2016
    7
    The first thing should be done is not to call "Battleborn" a MOBA game, because its lacking of the strategic and the challenging game-play.

    The graphics the style and the character's design are creative and beautiful! but when the things gets hot in the battlefield I feel kinda lost and I don't know who or what i am attacking especially when using meele-attacks.(it's almost random to    The first thing should be done is not to call "Battleborn" a MOBA game, because its lacking of the strategic and the challenging game-play.

    The graphics the style and the character's design are creative and beautiful! but when the things gets hot in the battlefield I feel kinda lost and I don't know who or what i am attacking especially when using meele-attacks.(it's almost random to hit the enemy).

    Since I have tried 10 characters some characters like "Caldarius" really disappointed me because when I saw the character first time in the cartoon cinematic scene and also in the seconed episode I really thought that he is the robotic sky warrior,who aces his enemies with his movements and great mobility..but it's really was different,he was just a cool robot who can barely dash and hardly damage any player without get him self killed first,i mean yes you can get kills and do a cool combo but still I think he is not even near what his design or character shows.I also noticed the same with "Mellka" I think she is so lame compared to how cool she looks!

    The skill's affects are also bald, i don't feel excited when i play with every character. and some time i use a skill without noticing anything and i don't really feel like i am doing a special move,but in the other hand there are some characters like "Rath" with his epic red swords or like "Orendi" and her wicked "Chaos-Magic" which have really stunning skill's affects and feelings.

    Also about the skills,are not 2 skills plus Ultimate skill not enough for a MOBA-like game? i don't know about you but i really think it's not enough! it may be just 1 more skill less compared to other games but still i really feel like something is missing.I know there is the R2/LT possibility and every character had unique R2/LT move but i just can't get rid of that void like feeling about this. I don't know why i feel that "Battleborn"
    have a disadvantage when i compared it with "League of Legends" "Smite" or even "Gigantic"(as a Beta tester).

    The lack of dodging possibility might also weaken the game-play and the competitive atmosphere,it's supposed to be action game so there must be a lot of action and the ability to avoide the attacks and give it back ,etc.

    Modes in the game are fun or at least i enjoyed 2 of them, the Capture mode and the other mode, where your minions must be eaten by the enemy's portal(similar to Arena mode in "Smite"), The story or Co-op mode and the other multiplayer mode i think that they are just ... just...you know "Modes".

    The maps are good,maybe they could be better but they still beautiful and each map give you a different environment.

    Overall i think Battleborn is a real unique cool game and it needs more time to give its full experience. It really has the potential to be more MOBA like with more balance's updates in the future plus if they added a new classic MOBA map or mode besides when the people get to know more about the classes and the tactics the matches will be more enjoyable and challenger.

    I highly recommend this game for the MOBA fans and for the hyped Overwatch gamers too..(since Overwatch will come in couple of weeks,about that i personally thinks, that Overwatch would be better than Battleborn)

    Giving Battleborn 10 will be cheating and giving it 6 will be maybe unfair because it contains what a normal game don't and it gives a new experience so i think 7 will be just good for the game,and we don't know maybe in the future it will turns into a super multiplayer game.    … Expand
  68. cristiadu
    May 21, 2016
    4
    A downgrade from Overwatch. Pretty much.

    It tries to be more than that, but at least for me it fails to deliver it.

    And its more expensive than overwatch as well, rs.
  69. DragonBorn-
    May 11, 2016
    7
    If your a fan of multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) and first person shooter (FPS) games then Battleborn will definitely be your bag!

    The main attraction with this game is that its just lots of fun to play. It doesn't take itself too seriously. Gameplay is a blast, nonstop super-fast carnage and the controls are light and fast enough to keep up. The characters are well varied and    If your a fan of multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) and first person shooter (FPS) games then Battleborn will definitely be your bag!

    The main attraction with this game is that its just lots of fun to play. It doesn't take itself too seriously. Gameplay is a blast, nonstop super-fast carnage and the controls are light and fast enough to keep up.

    The characters are well varied and has something for everyone. Think big brutes/mages/ monsters etc and they all have their own skills and powers.

    The visuals are a real breath of fresh air. The artistry is almost comic book like with bold and bright colors. Different. Plenty of content available, campaign, several online game modes. Easy rank up system too.

    Overall Battleborn is a super-cool, super-fast, super-funny blast of a game. More games like this should be made! 7/10    … Expand
  70. eldumloido
    May 13, 2016
    3
    30 fps crappy looking version of mediocre pc game. ½fps = ½points as this is moba and requires quick reflexes and aiming. Also costs twice as much on ps4, you can get it under 30$ on pc.
  71. Schuback
    May 25, 2016
    2
    Jumping around and shooting randomly in the hopes of hitting something is the overall premise of this game. You do not need to be good cause there is no strategy, tactic or teamwork required. You go out, shoot, get killed. And you respawn and start over. That's it. Over and over. Everything is a mess. Sometimes I won't even know how I end up being best player or or close. For no reason orJumping around and shooting randomly in the hopes of hitting something is the overall premise of this game. You do not need to be good cause there is no strategy, tactic or teamwork required. You go out, shoot, get killed. And you respawn and start over. That's it. Over and over. Everything is a mess. Sometimes I won't even know how I end up being best player or or close. For no reason or no intention. I was just spamming buttons. WTF.

    The graphics looks like PS3 but I suppose it could be the art style they're going for.... Not terrible but I cannot say the game has good graphics. You will get a headache after 15 minutes because you will be seeing bright colours flashing everywhere, numbers, particles all over, explosions, lasers, players jumping up and down..... it's all random and you won't know what's going on half the time.

    This is a game that feels new in the first match, and anything after you will feel the repetition. There is a wide range of characters with wacky design. There's this one penguin operating a mech. Lol. So some props shall be given to the character design. But what is the point of designing your characters when you are fixed to first person?? This game would work so much better if it was third person. Trust me.

    So all in all, this game isn't fun. It's overly repetitive. No idea how people are giving it 10 out of 10. There is no honesty. Please I implore you to watch Youtube gameplay vids before going ahead and buying this. Don't just look at scores. I returned this game in 2 days. FAIL!    … Expand
  72. EliteGames
    May 17, 2016
    7
    Do you want to play a poor mans version of Borderlands? If so this is your lucky day as Battleborn is just that. Don't get me wrong that isn't exactly a bad thing as their are worse games to emulate, but my biggest question is why would the same developers want to take their title and in a sense cheapen it by creating an almost carbon copy albeit with a new name. That is my gripe withDo you want to play a poor mans version of Borderlands? If so this is your lucky day as Battleborn is just that. Don't get me wrong that isn't exactly a bad thing as their are worse games to emulate, but my biggest question is why would the same developers want to take their title and in a sense cheapen it by creating an almost carbon copy albeit with a new name. That is my gripe with Battleborn, its a good game and definitely entertaining but overall I'd tell people to pass and look elsewhere; there are just more original games out there that are worthy of your time. If you are a multiplayer fanatic then you will probably want to pick this up as its multiplayer is pretty awesome.… Expand
  73. arcteus
    May 3, 2016
    2
    A lemon for every kind of badass.

    I really have to question 2K Games on this one. They really ditched the more mature art styling of Borderlands to give us some pretty underwhelming, uninspired characters. For months they have tried using social media to align the two universes and nothing is really working. I dislike the art style this time around, the game modes seemed boring, and    A lemon for every kind of badass.

    I really have to question 2K Games on this one. They really ditched the more mature art styling of Borderlands to give us some pretty underwhelming, uninspired characters. For months they have tried using social media to align the two universes and nothing is really working. I dislike the art style this time around, the game modes seemed boring, and without any core desire to play the characters this MOBA is DOA in my console.

    The other massive oversight is a little game called Overwatch coming out merely a few weeks from now. Based on all initial impressions Overwatch is what I want in a MOBA-FPS hybrid. Battleborn will find its blind fanboy base that plays it from now until Borderlands 3, but Overwatch is going to take the competitive market, we will be watching televised Overwatch matches on Twitch just like Heroes of the Storm.

    Overwatch represents everything Blizzard does well with competitive online multiplayer. Hopefully Y2k learns something from Battleborn to make Borderlands 3 better, otherwise I chalk this one up as a lemon.    … Expand
  74. Salamander
    Jun 5, 2016
    9
    Great fun, takes a while to find a character that fits your play style, even then there is a small learning curve. The campaign's story is sort of whatever, but it is told enthusiastically and provides a nice cushion for PVP, in terms of leveling up your character and farming for items, which can be used in PVP. The battles are like organized chaos, really requires strategy, when it comesGreat fun, takes a while to find a character that fits your play style, even then there is a small learning curve. The campaign's story is sort of whatever, but it is told enthusiastically and provides a nice cushion for PVP, in terms of leveling up your character and farming for items, which can be used in PVP. The battles are like organized chaos, really requires strategy, when it comes to knowing when to fight minions, upgrade turrets, recruit mercenaries, all while trying to kill the other time. If you like PVE mechanics and strategies being used while PVPing this is the game for you. Don't listen to the critics, the game had bad marketing/PR and releasing during Overwatch was a bad idea. Gearbox has an uphill battle with this game, but I have faith it will be a cult hit like Borderlands started off as.… Expand
  75. SuperkenGaming
    Jun 11, 2016
    7
    Battleborn
    more like battle embryo
    because this game is lifeless… Battleborn is a borderlands meets moba styled first person shooter with none of the charm Battleborn features 2 modes, a story mode and a competitive mode… Both modes can be played with any of the 25 available characters or 26 on PlayStation after you’ve successfully completed the requirements to unlock them… And every    Battleborn
    more like battle embryo
    because this game is lifeless…
    Battleborn is a borderlands meets moba styled first person shooter with none of the charm
    Battleborn features 2 modes, a story mode and a competitive mode…
    Both modes can be played with any of the 25 available characters or 26 on PlayStation after you’ve successfully completed the requirements to unlock them…
    And every single one of these characters are fleshed out, feeling completely unique…
    guaranteeing a playstyle match for anyone…
    it’s just a shame that the rest of the game isn’t as well thought out as these characters are…
    Battleborn is unique from most first person shooters in that, every story mission or competitive multiplayer match your character starts at level 1... And as you level up to a maximum of 10 you are given a choice in a perk to enhance your shield, cool down rates, health, damage, or to enhance one of your 3 special moves... the third being unlocked once you reach level 5…
    The story mode consists of 9 episodes and depending on whether you go in alone or play with 4 other people for a total 5, these 9 episodes will take you anywhere from 40 minutes to an hour, making this story mode a hefty 6-9 hours long…
    I definitely recommend you play with friends though, as I found these missions to be insanely challenging playing on your own..
    And while there are checkpoints, there is no saving so you must play through these 1 hour missions in 1 go…
    You also have limited lives... so if you lose all of your lives you fail the mission and have to start all the way from the beginning…
    These lives are frustratingly shared when you play co-op,
    so it’s very possible for 1 bad player to cost you a final boss fight win... but thankfully you can revive fallen players…
    This story mode is the best part of battleborn, aside from the characters..
    and that’s not saying much as it all feels so uninspired…
    Every mission has a self-contained story that leads to a final conclusion but all 9 feel exactly the same…
    Kill these bad guys, get to the next checkpoint, kill a mini boss, do this 2 more times, get to the main boss.. Get close to defeating him but oh no he has an annoying shield... disable it…defeat him for real, oh wait a surprise 2nd shield that you totally didn’t expect because every boss before this one totaly didn’t also have a surprise shield…
    just kidding, they did.
    needless to say, this story mode quickly becomes a grind…
    There are a few good jokes from the characters... but after a few hours, it’s just not cute anymore…
    They’re background noise in a grind fest…
    And there really is no payoff for grinding rather than ranking your character up for a new skin, or to unlock another character...
    There’s no real loot here, so there’s no incentive to explore these levels or grind these levels…
    you’re literally just playing until you unlock a different character to do it all over again…
    or of course to play in competitive multiplayer…
    And remember how I said story mode was the best part?
    I meant it.
    Competitive multiplayer consists of 3 modes…
    A capture, incursion, and meltdown mode...
    These are capture and hold 3 different points on the map, get to the enemies sentries and destroy them, or an escort battle, where you try to stop the other team from getting their robots from one spot to another…
    Each mode has only 2 maps, and these modes are even more lifeless and filler feeling than the campaign..
    Your standard boring stuff...
    id say its fun for a little bit, but id be lying to you.
    No team death match, which I think would’ve been insanely fun with the leveling up systems, and the different character feels…
    but it’s not here... the mode that would be the most fun and makes the most sense is not here…
    While the story mode does have its moments of fun, and the characters are a blast to play around with and figure out..
    There’s ultimately not much here to keep you entertained for more than a few days.
    A deep system of characters, with a shallow arena to play in.
    I give battleborn a
    7/10    … Expand
  76. igorrocks2
    Jun 7, 2016
    7
    Not really big fun of such games. I want Borderlands 3! :) Yet it looks and feels better than Overwatch, Not as much as it boring as overall speaking MOBA obsession from developers are blowing developers money into black hole.. I think developer should have been working on Borderlands 3 instead of this or LA Noire or Red Dead Redemption 2 or AGENT it's nearly 10 years since exclusiveNot really big fun of such games. I want Borderlands 3! :) Yet it looks and feels better than Overwatch, Not as much as it boring as overall speaking MOBA obsession from developers are blowing developers money into black hole.. I think developer should have been working on Borderlands 3 instead of this or LA Noire or Red Dead Redemption 2 or AGENT it's nearly 10 years since exclusive was announced and they promised to deliver the game in 7 years in 2009 yet no game it's deadline year and not even one word about the game itself..

    P.S. TO ALL DEVELOPERS: DO NOT EVEN DARE TO DELAY GAMES THIS TIME AFTER ANNOUNCEMENT AT E3!! WE HAD ENOUGH!    … Expand
  77. y55
    May 6, 2016
    10
    Battleborn is a MOBA game with a lot of spice on it. The characters have a lot of personality with banter between each other. Some have certain dialogue with one another. The MP modes are very fun. Has a system where you can customize your character for different styles of gameplay. Story mode is really fun with friends.
  78. GentlemenSniper
    May 24, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Battleborn is a fun game to play.
    You can play the campaign and multiplayer.
    I think it is better to start with the campaign so you can get to know how the game and characters work.
    The multiplayer has not so much different content yet but they will release more. For now it has three different modes and six different stages.
    And you can play the campaign solo or co-op.
    You can also level up your characters with different augmentations and there are multiple skins per character to unlock. I have the game from day one and i am still playing and having fun.    … Expand
  79. gamerguy690
    May 26, 2016
    10
    This is by far the best video game I have ever played. SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much fun and dynamic. So much better than overwatch. Play this game!!!! its truly one of a kind
  80. mobaplayer1000
    May 26, 2016
    10
    Must play. Truly a next gen gaming expierence already have put in 300 hours and am constantly learning new mechanics. Best game of all time. PLAY IT
  81. Figasaurus_Mex
    Aug 25, 2016
    9
    Love the game-play, hate the system setup. There are just so many things in the game that are glaringly obviously needing to be fixed, like the inability to play without sitting through a un-skippable 6 minute intro. Or the terrible matchmaking system, etc.

    The characters are fun, there's lot of strategic depth, lots of ways to enable effective cooperation. So now that they've pissed    Love the game-play, hate the system setup. There are just so many things in the game that are glaringly obviously needing to be fixed, like the inability to play without sitting through a un-skippable 6 minute intro. Or the terrible matchmaking system, etc.

    The characters are fun, there's lot of strategic depth, lots of ways to enable effective cooperation. So now that they've pissed off everyone they've sold the game too, even if they fixed the thing, it would never have a big player base. Such a dumb move for such a fun game.    … Expand
  82. TatsMcGee
    Sep 8, 2018
    6
    What Kind of Adventure?

    Third-Person Shooter Was it fun? I enjoyed this game a lot until, I hit a certain level and then I just didn’t have it in me to keep playing. Are there any similar games? Its a First/Person Shooter. Favorite Character? I preferred Oscar Mike , he’s a simple/basic shooter thats easy to use. Favorite World/Stage? There were 8 stages and I    What Kind of Adventure?

    Third-Person Shooter

    Was it fun?

    I enjoyed this game a lot until, I hit a certain level and then I just didn’t have it in me to keep playing.

    Are there any similar games?

    Its a First/Person Shooter.

    Favorite Character?

    I preferred Oscar Mike , he’s a simple/basic shooter thats easy to use.

    Favorite World/Stage?

    There were 8 stages and I only played 5 before giving up. I actually enjoyed the first boss, ISIC the most.

    Would you play it again?

    No, I already sent it back to gamefly after playing about 6 hours.

    Any Complaints?

    Yes, you only get 5 revives for an entire chapter so if you die, you immediately respawn and keep the story going. I really like that game component until I hit the 5th final boss. I play with through the entire stage to get to the final boss, work him down to 25% and he heals himself. Lose all my lives and then I have to restart the entire level (which by the way, it took me an hour to get to the final boss). I take a break and come back the next day, next day is the same thing. An hour to get there, work the boss down and he’s heals himself. I lose all my lives and I would have to have restart at the beginning of level which meant another hour before I could fight the final boss. I didn’t have it in me and I had to stop.

    How many hours did you play it?

    As I said before, I played the game around 6 games.    … Expand
  83. Objectiv3Review
    Oct 10, 2016
    10
    Superb game, has a better quality sheen than Overwatch and Overwatch's superior version Paladins. Bravo Gearbox Studios, a game that will be remembered forever, known as the Overwatch killer, showing that a market for games better than Overwatch exists. Great characters, diverse cast (unlike Overwatch's poor oversexualized female figures) and the lore is exquisite.
  84. Khalida
    Mar 8, 2019
    10
    A fun and colorful game that doesn't take itself too seriously. The character design and humor is on point. The campaign is okay, but it is the multi-player portion of the game that really shines. The characters are fun and imaginative and feel very different from one another. Switching between characters completely changes the gaming experience, so the game continually feels fresh andA fun and colorful game that doesn't take itself too seriously. The character design and humor is on point. The campaign is okay, but it is the multi-player portion of the game that really shines. The characters are fun and imaginative and feel very different from one another. Switching between characters completely changes the gaming experience, so the game continually feels fresh and exciting.… Expand
  85. LegionMatt
    May 26, 2016
    10
    At first I wasn't sure I liked this game much, but once I figured out the nuances of the game everything changed. It took a few hours of play before I really started to enjoy this game big time. I have yet to play multi-player, but I'm really really enjoy the campaign. Just a fun game that doesn't take itself to serious.
  86. mikiw
    Aug 19, 2016
    10
    This game is awesome especially on split screen! Currently most of new games doesn't have split screen feature - in my opinion it's great feature!

    Heroes are well designed and I really enjoy playing with them and create combos / better setups with my girlfriend.

    Great Job 2K!
  87. chesaro
    Jun 4, 2017
    5
    I just bought it because it was really cheap, and it was from the same developers from borderlands... It was a really disappointment, Always online? Can i ask why?... To play "story mode" i need to be authorized by the #$%&/ing server?, when i saw this behavior on plants vs zombies garden warfare i thought it was a garbage resource from EA and now i find the same on a game that hasI just bought it because it was really cheap, and it was from the same developers from borderlands... It was a really disappointment, Always online? Can i ask why?... To play "story mode" i need to be authorized by the #$%&/ing server?, when i saw this behavior on plants vs zombies garden warfare i thought it was a garbage resource from EA and now i find the same on a game that has nothing to do with it, from a developer that i thought was at least decent... Why?… Expand
  88. SaintTodd
    Jan 22, 2017
    9
    If i had reviewed this game before the january update, i would probably have given it a 6. But 60 fps makes all the difference. Fun game, and now it looks and plays great, too. They really should have optimized it before release, its unlikely many people who gave up on it are going to give it another chance.
  89. Ninjabosley
    May 29, 2016
    10
    I would like to start by saying I've sank a lot of time into this game. I've been playing since day 1 of the beta and preordered the Digital Deluxe. I've mastered several characters and feel that I am finally confident enough to give a proper opinion, take it as you would like.
    If you buy the game expecting Overwatch, Borderlands, or anything else, you're going to have a bad time. This is    I would like to start by saying I've sank a lot of time into this game. I've been playing since day 1 of the beta and preordered the Digital Deluxe. I've mastered several characters and feel that I am finally confident enough to give a proper opinion, take it as you would like.
    If you buy the game expecting Overwatch, Borderlands, or anything else, you're going to have a bad time. This is honestly one of the most unique and compelling games I have played in the last decade. It has an appealing blend of unique gameplay and characters that keep me coming back.
    Those complaining about the graphics simply don't understand the art style.
    I will admit that the game may have some minor issues at the moment, but what you need to understand is that this is a LIVING game. Weekly hotfixes, monthly patches, and free DLC's being released regularly with new games modes and characters.
    Albeit the game is discouraging to new users with the lack of proper tutorials and guidance, but the devs are very involved with the community forums and are working to constantly make the game more fun.
    Best advice I can give you is hang in there! If you find yourself lost constantly or struggling to accomplish anything online, simply youtube or visit /r/battleborn on Reddit and learn a little more about the game. Also, finding the right hero to main may be part of the issue. It's all about finding someone you just click with and suits your personal play style.

    TL;DR - Don't be discouraged. There's a hero and game mode for everyone, and if something isn't clicking with you try to research the game a little more. Once you have the hang of it, the game is truly fun and addicting. Happy hunting!    … Expand
  90. Fingolfin40
    May 24, 2016
    9
    I know it is a MOBA but I'm not that into the whole PvP thing and play the game for the story. Great fun and I truly enjoy both the humor and the game-play. I think it is a great game. Sure the story missions take longer, about 30 minutes or so, but the challenge is real, especially if you get to the final stage for the story missions (needs to be unlocked before you can play it). ThatI know it is a MOBA but I'm not that into the whole PvP thing and play the game for the story. Great fun and I truly enjoy both the humor and the game-play. I think it is a great game. Sure the story missions take longer, about 30 minutes or so, but the challenge is real, especially if you get to the final stage for the story missions (needs to be unlocked before you can play it). That final stage was really intense. I have been playing PvP matches also and I even if it is not my favorite type of game the stages are well planned out, you have good options tactically and the matches I've played are really fast and intense.

    All in all, a great game that I look forward to playing for many hours.    … Expand
  91. PaceofSpades
    May 23, 2016
    10
    I rarely get into games let alone PvP games but this has been the first game to hold my attention for a long time. It takes on a relatively new genre going for a fast paced first person MOBA. If you liked Smite but wanted to play splitscreen with a similar but faster gameplay mode like "Arena" then Battleborn's Meltdown will be for you. It has a unique art style wont age as hard asI rarely get into games let alone PvP games but this has been the first game to hold my attention for a long time. It takes on a relatively new genre going for a fast paced first person MOBA. If you liked Smite but wanted to play splitscreen with a similar but faster gameplay mode like "Arena" then Battleborn's Meltdown will be for you. It has a unique art style wont age as hard as realistic graphics do and some awesome cutscenes (although admittedly should have the option to be skipped). The unique character based dialogue is awesome and the lore is really interesting and gives you something from playing your favourite characters (although some is locked behind really difficult or specific challenges). If you like MOBAs or you like games with customisable strategy (with gear and helix upgrade choices to affect your characters skills) and high skill ceilings then you'll probably enjoy this game. The storyline gameplay reminds me of WoW raids which is interesting although the storyline can suffer because of this, even with the three prequel episodes. Another thing which has made me excited about this game is the high interaction the developer team has had with the community both on the gearbox forums and reddit, they work on weekly hotfixes and patches to help make the game best for the players, something I have not seen in many other games.

    Pros
    Fast paced MOBA-like gameplay
    Splitscreen
    Character levelling and gear customisation
    Fun graphics
    Cool cutscene
    Strategic gameplay
    MMO raid style storyline
    Hotfixes weekly

    Cons
    Due to the ELO system until you have a good amount of matches under your belt matchmaking can be imbalanced (currently being worked on)
    Storyline is currently a bit weak (could use a larger web series or comic to flesh it out a bit more)    … Expand
  92. GroundStatue
    May 25, 2016
    10
    This game feels tailored made as the game I've wanted for a long time. Before you dismiss the campaign missions as boring and repetitive, try them on the harder modes. They become much more challenging and fun. The depth in character builds coupled with the loot systems provides incredible variety and replayability. Everything to unlock happens through playing the game. I really enjoyingThis game feels tailored made as the game I've wanted for a long time. Before you dismiss the campaign missions as boring and repetitive, try them on the harder modes. They become much more challenging and fun. The depth in character builds coupled with the loot systems provides incredible variety and replayability. Everything to unlock happens through playing the game. I really enjoying unlocking the Lore for each character, especially because you do that through completing specific challenges. The game modes are innovative variations of MOBA and FPS styles. The key word is "innovative", as you won't find this style of game mode with this type of gameplay anywhere else. I've already put in over 100 hours of gameplay, and haven't even begun to master more than about 4 characters. There is a lot of depth to each one, and that's where the PvE components greatly assist in learning and improving each character's skills and style. The game controls map perfectly to consoles, at least for the Xbox One. Finally, the characters and their comments, as well as the comments from NPCs in game, make me lol, even after 100 hours of play. Most recently I was working toward an achievement and had to play El Dragon for the first time. I was having a rough game trying to learn his moves, and after respawning and feeling somewhat frustrated, the character starts shouting his own name in a long, drawn-out, voice-cracking singing voice. It couldn't help but make me laugh and remind me not to take this game and this match too seriously.
    This game is definitely worth your attention. The steepest barrier to gameplay is probably learning the MOBA-style patience of when to focus on objectives vs enemy players. If you can focus on learning not to simply suicide into the enemy team, you'll find matches to be much more intense and fun.    … Expand
  93. pictones
    May 25, 2016
    9
    Funny, beautiful and with plenty of content. This game has barely released and I already have hundreds of hours of gameplay. It is indeed a Moba Hero-Shooter with a sweet lore unlocked by missions and gameplay. The two main PVP maps require a good amount of map awareness and decision making to keep things interesting every match.

    The game does have a few issues though. The lack of a    Funny, beautiful and with plenty of content. This game has barely released and I already have hundreds of hours of gameplay. It is indeed a Moba Hero-Shooter with a sweet lore unlocked by missions and gameplay. The two main PVP maps require a good amount of map awareness and decision making to keep things interesting every match.

    The game does have a few issues though. The lack of a draft mode and ranked matches, although Gearbox is constantly listening to the player base and those mods will be released 100%.    … Expand
  94. Trichodon
    May 26, 2016
    9
    This game has a lot of depth; some characters are easy to learn, some are hard. Mastery is a whole different matter. There is a lot of challenge and fun PvP game modes to complement a witty, Gearbox-Borderlands humor filled story campaign.
  95. destinyfan1
    May 14, 2017
    7
    better then overwatch?
    positve
    + fun campaign + a lot of fun hero's + fun enemies with cool powers + artstyle + sometimes even funny negative - unbalanced multiplayer -short campaign conclusion: while it does many good the underbalanced multiplayer ruins it all ( in multiplayer) and the campaign had to be much longer to give an 8,sorry gearbox you did a good attempt surpassing    better then overwatch?
    positve
    + fun campaign
    + a lot of fun hero's
    + fun enemies with cool powers
    + artstyle
    + sometimes even funny
    negative
    - unbalanced multiplayer
    -short campaign
    conclusion:
    while it does many good the underbalanced multiplayer ruins it all ( in multiplayer) and the campaign had to be much longer to give an 8,sorry gearbox you did a good attempt surpassing overwatch but you didn't make it    … Expand
  96. IvaN_KhaN
    Dec 17, 2016
    10
    Originalidad, carisma, diversion y 500 horas de juego que le llevo echadas ya y las que me quedan. Un diamante en bruto infravalorado por la eclipsante publicidad de Blizzard y la ligera curva de dificultad que tiene al inicio en la cual aprender a dominar a cada Battleborn y sus modos de juego competitivos te llevara su tiempo pero cuyo resultado será mas que satisfactorio. Ademas jugarloOriginalidad, carisma, diversion y 500 horas de juego que le llevo echadas ya y las que me quedan. Un diamante en bruto infravalorado por la eclipsante publicidad de Blizzard y la ligera curva de dificultad que tiene al inicio en la cual aprender a dominar a cada Battleborn y sus modos de juego competitivos te llevara su tiempo pero cuyo resultado será mas que satisfactorio. Ademas jugarlo con amigos (ademas de indispensable para ganar ante equipos muy competitivos) asegura un aluvion de risas y diversion como pocos juegos consiguen. Una lastima ver una joya como esta a 10 euros, ojala con el tiempo se le ponga en el lugar donde se merece...… Expand
  97. DanBenevenuto
    Mar 10, 2018
    3
    I really did not like this game. It is boring at some point of the history and the online mode is not too good. It has pretty graphics and many characters to play, but I got bored playing it.
  98. DTanilG
    Nov 25, 2018
    5
    Я очень сильно люблю эту игру, но я ненавижу разработчиков и сам жадную фирму 2К! Мало того, что мой аккаунт не стал Deluxe изданием, после покупки игры через аккаунт брата. Общался с тех поддержкой, сидит бот-девушка, пишет с ошибками, послала читать меня лицензионное соглашение на английском языке. Боже, это сущий кошмар, отдал 1.5к рублей (по скидке) за делюкс, получил "высер" (грубо, яЯ очень сильно люблю эту игру, но я ненавижу разработчиков и сам жадную фирму 2К! Мало того, что мой аккаунт не стал Deluxe изданием, после покупки игры через аккаунт брата. Общался с тех поддержкой, сидит бот-девушка, пишет с ошибками, послала читать меня лицензионное соглашение на английском языке. Боже, это сущий кошмар, отдал 1.5к рублей (по скидке) за делюкс, получил "высер" (грубо, я знаю) обычную версию. Когда я купил эту игру, подумал, что это просто ошибка, тех поддержка всё исправит. В ответ - мы ничем не можем помочь.
    Больше никогда никуплю игры 2К! Спасибо за внимание!    … Expand
  99. BlitZeR_95
    Apr 28, 2018
    2
    This game was totally boring in my opinion! I got bored on the game in less than 2 hours. The creator of borderlands really took a huge step back with this one... though I can see why this game could be fun for some people, but it is not for me.
  100. Iakov
    Jun 14, 2019
    0
    Boa ideia, péssima execução. A gearbox se esforçou ao máximo para o fracasso jogo, foi lançado sem hype, massacrado pelo lançamento do overwatch e ainda com um péssimo suporte. O jogo hoje está totalmente desbalanceado, o único modo de jogo que é divertido é o incursão, que por ser aleatório há muitas chances de você não conseguir jogar nele, a Gearbox anunciou a um tempo atrás que nãoBoa ideia, péssima execução. A gearbox se esforçou ao máximo para o fracasso jogo, foi lançado sem hype, massacrado pelo lançamento do overwatch e ainda com um péssimo suporte. O jogo hoje está totalmente desbalanceado, o único modo de jogo que é divertido é o incursão, que por ser aleatório há muitas chances de você não conseguir jogar nele, a Gearbox anunciou a um tempo atrás que não faria mais atualizações para o jogo, e a última que ela fez deixou bugs e personagens desbalanceados. Não vale a pena, o jogo esta morto, decadente, desbalanceado, sem jogadores, sem suporte.… Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 55 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 36 out of 55
  3. Negative: 1 out of 55
  1. Easy Allies
    Dec 1, 2016
    60
    We wish the story had a stronger narrative, the online restrictions weren’t so frustrating, and the humor had more variety. But the diversity in everyone’s abilities and playstyles should be enough to keep the light of this last star shining for dedicated Gearbox fans.
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jul 6, 2016
    50
    Somewhere in the confusion of half-baked genres, messy visuals and flawed design are some great features. Battleborn does itself no favours trying to convey them. For the persistent only. [July 2016, p.92]
  3. Edge Magazine
    Jul 5, 2016
    50
    Disarray is perhaps the best way to sum up Battleborn. [July 2016, p.108]
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