Borderlands 3

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6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 1435 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 464 out of 1435
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  1. CircaAD
    Oct 14, 2019
    0
    Unplayable! No Friends Only parties. No vertical splitscreen. Horrible motion blur. Horrible screen tearing. Sluggish controls with a huge deadzone on a standard PS4 with standard controller.

    I've played all the previous Borderlands games all the way through several times on multiple platforms, including PS4. Loved them! I had to turn this game off after 15 minutes with a serious    Unplayable! No Friends Only parties. No vertical splitscreen. Horrible motion blur. Horrible screen tearing. Sluggish controls with a huge deadzone on a standard PS4 with standard controller.

    I've played all the previous Borderlands games all the way through several times on multiple platforms, including PS4. Loved them! I had to turn this game off after 15 minutes with a serious headache. The onscreen movement is noticeably lagged behind the controller. Even with the deadzone setting turned to 0, there's a pause as you move the sticks, and then the screen suddenly tears and jumps to catch up. After "catching up", the motion blur sets in, and you cannot turn this off. If you change direction, the same pause and jump happens again in the new direction.

    One of the best things about BL's 1-Pre was the Friends Only parties and splitscreen coop, allowing friends to join and leave at any time as they were available. Friends Only is not even available, and the splitscreen is horizontal only, which is like peering through a mailslot on a standard widescreen.

    I will not be playing this game until the video and controller settings are thoroughly patched, assuming 2K is on the snap. In the mean time, this was a waste of $60. Don't buy it!    … Expand
  2. NanoDaMan
    Sep 13, 2019
    0
    Game is trash and the support it trash. I just played for 5 hours... crashed... and my character is gone? Getting a refund. **** this game.
  3. clockworkbox
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Funny how some people are upset that Borderlands 3 is like previous Borderlands games...
    If you liked previous versions of the game, you will like this one. BL3 was made for fans and it shows. Haters gonna hate.
  4. SeriusGamer007
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    This is more of everything you loved about BL2
    I’m having a blast with this game ignore the negative reviews and I’m sorry some people are just hard to please like my ex wife go buy this gem you won’t regret it in my top 5 for game of the year for me well that’s my opinion anyways enjoy !!!!
  5. AceAscendus
    Sep 16, 2019
    0
    I can't believe that they ruined the borderlands franchise like this :( Terrible writing, terrible graphics, terrible gameplay... it doesn't feel like they tried at all, it fells like a halfassed version of BL2 instead of a proper sequel :(
  6. Jochristian
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    I just wanted to say this is extremely fun I’m 9 hours in and I’m loving it not sure what all these zero reviews are for I’m so confused no way this is any less then a 7 It’s probably about a 9 but I’m giving it a 10 to offset some of those ridiculous reviews yes is more of the same but that’s not a bad thing at all but this game you won’t regret it !
  7. Alison777
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Goty 2019, the best game of history, não tem pra ninguém, é o melhor jogo do mundo
  8. Ballbag
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Good times were had by all. Love the character progression, love the loot. Has a good vibe and I've found it easy to get into.
  9. Lordrahlx
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    First up all the negative reviews are from steam boycotts. This game is fully amazing as it intended to be.
  10. LongDarkBlues
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    The corporate-loyalist mob, driven to anger by vapid social media figures, is precisely what the game sets out to satirize. I'm playing on a PS4 Pro in performance mode, and it runs beautifully. The across-the-board mechanical improvements over BL2 are astounding, and the game is an absolute blast to play.
  11. PsychoZaku
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Loving it so far. Borderlands 2 was the first game my wife and I really played together (I made her start and now it's one of her favorite series) it's more borderlands with better movement exactly what I was hoping for.
  12. Juicebox-fresh
    Sep 13, 2019
    9
    Absolutely fantastic game, super fun and plenty of content as you can always expect from a borderlands title.
  13. evildoomfoot
    Sep 13, 2019
    9
    Hatters going to hate, looters going to loot. its always been a polarizing series. if you like the loot grind and the other games, they you'll like this. its no perfect, but its fun and hook is as solid as ever.
  14. Picklemyrick97
    Sep 13, 2019
    9
    I loved it as a borderlands fan this was fantastic the only negitive i have is the villains they are not as good as handsome jack but they are ok
  15. DrCool
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    I am a fan of course but like my gears 5 review never a die hard BL fan. But as a FPS RPG and open world ( better for more diverse locals) action game, sweet. The gameplay is way tighter the story more robust humor is great. If your a fan of BL or looking for a action packed shooter this is it. Now some say BL humor is childish and slap stick and don’t like it??? WHY DID YOU GET AI am a fan of course but like my gears 5 review never a die hard BL fan. But as a FPS RPG and open world ( better for more diverse locals) action game, sweet. The gameplay is way tighter the story more robust humor is great. If your a fan of BL or looking for a action packed shooter this is it. Now some say BL humor is childish and slap stick and don’t like it??? WHY DID YOU GET A BORDERLANDS GAME THEN?? That’s been there thing day one no apologies it’s part of the charm. For the couch co-op splitscreen bugs, that stinks. Keep in mind that’s a dying bread, most have left the building ( the fact they still have it awesome) but it is a huge game, bugs and such can be expected. People will say well it’s not finished, my answer is the same. Remember when they use to launch games with ZERO updates. Well if not, then as a gamer for over 30 yrs the broken the glitch the man in the wall the frozen talking faces, guest what? That was finished with no option to improve or patch it is as it was. I’m happy that gaming industry finally reached to were they can update fix and add content. From my crappy comadore 64 intelavision and Atari to now please WE OUR SPOILED as gamers and **** about any little thing. Go get a comadore 64 or really go back to Atari for a month. You’ll cry tearsga$50.… Expand
  16. VicCity
    Sep 14, 2019
    9
    Thoroughly entertaining game that rewards you for exploring high and low. Worth the purchase.
  17. Mdro
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Borderlands 3 Is a good game. If you like Borderlands you will not be dissapointed. I really don't understand all the hate on the game.
  18. Jyrodce13
    Sep 13, 2019
    9
    Borderlands at its best! Gun play is finally really good, and it has just enough elements to feel new but also keep that classic feeling we all love. A must buy for anyone into looter shooters or fans of the series!
  19. Ployka
    Sep 13, 2019
    9
    Поиграл 2 часа на Ps4 slim. Единственное замечание на субтитры, местами пропадают или их вообще нету.
  20. JinnRemona
    Sep 13, 2019
    9
    Gearbox has knocked it out of the park yet again by taking all of the good parts of Borderlands 2, throwing them into a blender with a large selection of improvements all across the board, and blending them together into near perfect game. There are a few things that I'm displeased at, such at the change in some voice actors that are extremely jarring when heard or a few graphical loadingGearbox has knocked it out of the park yet again by taking all of the good parts of Borderlands 2, throwing them into a blender with a large selection of improvements all across the board, and blending them together into near perfect game. There are a few things that I'm displeased at, such at the change in some voice actors that are extremely jarring when heard or a few graphical loading problems that took longer then they should've to properly load in, but otherwise, this is another great FPS game that will last just as long as Borderlands 2 did. Great work to everyone at Gearbox who had a hand in developing this game.… Expand
  21. LokiNinja
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Omg these negative reviews are ridiculous: "They didn't have a single feature on release and I cant figure out how to use the scroll stick". Suck it up you **** whiners.
  22. janjaap
    Sep 13, 2019
    9
    it is an upgrade from borderlands 2 in every way, on ps4 pro it struggles sometimes to maintain 60fps but overall it is a perfect sequel and a great game. you will have a great time with this game
  23. Shade8856
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    I literally made an account just to point one thing out about some of the reviews I've seen for this game. I don't mean review-bombers or Epic boycotters, there's no reasoning with them. I mainly mean the people who say the PS4 version is a busted mess. I can personally argue against that. I have a base PS4, and it's pretty dusty. The game runs perfectly on my system. I don't know what theI literally made an account just to point one thing out about some of the reviews I've seen for this game. I don't mean review-bombers or Epic boycotters, there's no reasoning with them. I mainly mean the people who say the PS4 version is a busted mess. I can personally argue against that. I have a base PS4, and it's pretty dusty. The game runs perfectly on my system. I don't know what the problems could be (it could be that I got a physical copy in a digital age, but I have no concrete reason.) As for the game itself? Everything I want from a sequel: keep what was good, fix what wasn't, and expand on it all. A deeper lore, major quality of life improvements, and the same Borderlands charm you loved from the past games. The game isn't perfect, I did have a glitch moment that launched me into the sky and out of the map, resulting in a swift death. There's also a small bit of lag in the menus, presumably from loading the character model, but I expect these will be patched out relatively soon. Other than that, I have had no problems and absolutely no regrets about getting this game. It only gets a 10 instead of a 9 to help bump it up from the bombers and boycotters.… Expand
  24. Toastman
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    Putting this review up due to the CRYBABIES who are review bombing a game based on split screen not being vertical. Like really this game deserves a 0-3 because of that you entitled brats are delusional. Grow the **** up seriously. Game plays great, does feel like Borderlands 2 but that is a great thing. If it isn't broken don't fix it
  25. Mohana666
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    This is a great game. I recommend that all my friends purchase this game. I bought this game for the PlayStation 4. The plot of the game well continues the path of the Borderlands universe. The graphics of the game are a great job. There are still minor program errors in the gameplay, but in the near future the authors will fix everything. The game is fully consistent with the specifiedThis is a great game. I recommend that all my friends purchase this game. I bought this game for the PlayStation 4. The plot of the game well continues the path of the Borderlands universe. The graphics of the game are a great job. There are still minor program errors in the gameplay, but in the near future the authors will fix everything. The game is fully consistent with the specified price. Only a greedy and stupid person made a low rating for this game.… Expand
  26. JonnyMenthol
    Sep 14, 2019
    2
    Ps4 Pro. A half broken and outdated game. I can't play it cause it makes me feel sick in all performance modes, I play VR few cases of motion sickness so things have to be terrible for me to have knots in my stomach after 15 minutes and vomit in my mouth if I try to push it further.
  27. Gamexpert
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    Absolute Masterpiece.
    They delivered EXACTLY what Fans wanted for a new Borderlands Game.
    There are no microtransactions, the Skins are all free so far, not unlike Games like Destiny 2 or Anthem. The Gameplay is superb, it plays so well. These bad Reviews come 90 Percent of the time from angry Incels that are still mad about the Epic Exclusivity. 10/10 They proved that Games can    Absolute Masterpiece.
    They delivered EXACTLY what Fans wanted for a new Borderlands Game.
    There are no microtransactions, the Skins are all free so far, not unlike Games like Destiny 2 or Anthem.

    The Gameplay is superb, it plays so well.
    These bad Reviews come 90 Percent of the time from angry Incels that are still mad about the Epic Exclusivity.

    10/10 They proved that Games can still be Oldschool AND be TripleA, no Microtransactions.    … Expand
  28. Lonit
    Sep 16, 2019
    0
    More of the same, if you played borderlands you played this.
    Micro transactions are incomming.
    I'd wait a while before buying, when it's bundled with all the upcomming dlc and will be patched a bit.
  29. Snarpsta
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    The review bombing of this game is just insane. It's obvious 80% of the reviews are people who are sour over Epic exclusivity and Randy Pitchford. I understand the complaints against both of those, but the review should be on the merits of the game and nothing else!

    The game is phenomenal. Gunplay is better than ever and extremely refreshing with new abilities, dual modes and new weapon    The review bombing of this game is just insane. It's obvious 80% of the reviews are people who are sour over Epic exclusivity and Randy Pitchford. I understand the complaints against both of those, but the review should be on the merits of the game and nothing else!

    The game is phenomenal. Gunplay is better than ever and extremely refreshing with new abilities, dual modes and new weapon manufacturers. I'm playing as FL4k and although it's a bit slow to start (as far as his abilities) I'm really enjoying it now.

    The villains don't hold a candle to Jack. He was probably one of if not the best villain of any game I've played. They are formidable but much of their dialogue is just annoying. Writing is a bit lacking compared to BL2 but it's definitely had its moments and isn't bad by any means.

    To those crying over microtransactions. M. BORDERLANDS HAS ALWAYS HAD THAT YA DUMMIES! It's nothing "pay to win" and It's purely cosmetic so I don't understand the issue. TLDR: if you enjoyed BL1 or BL2 you will absolutely love this and must buy. If you were unsure of those games or didn't enjoy them it won't convert you.    … Expand
  30. Jolteoff
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    If you liked Borderlands 2 then you'll love this game. Improved graphics, great gunplay, fun mobility, it has it all. Definite game of the year contender.
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Critic score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 9 out of 43
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  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Oct 22, 2019
    80
    More guns, more planets, more skills, more… more. If you liked the previous ones, this gives you plenty of the same to enjoy. Borderlands 3 is the very definition of the bigger and better sequel. [Issue#168, p.76]
  2. PLAY! Zine
    Oct 16, 2019
    75
    Borderlands 3 is a by-the-book sequel that takes no risks. Veteran Borderlands players will embrace it, but others will find that it has not evolved enough.
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  3. Telegraph
    Oct 12, 2019
    60
    Factor in the graphical glitches, rampant texture pop-in and generally asthmatic performance levels, even when running on a PS4 Pro with settings optimised to favour smooth running, and there really is no end of reasons not to love Borderlands 3 (and don’t even think about Googling developers Gearbox Games’ litany of employee relations history)...And yet... love it, I do. Guilty as charged.
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