Battleborn

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  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. 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!
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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.
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#39 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2016
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#28 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2016

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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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