Borderlands 3

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6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 1435 Ratings

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  1. aluzax_gamer
    Sep 17, 2019
    8
    I really like the looter shotter genre. I recently played over 300 hours of The Division 2. I didn't feel the framerates drop even while playing on normal PS4 (not PRO). I recommend this game to all lovers of the genre. Fantastic! :)
  2. The_ItalianGUY
    Sep 17, 2019
    9
    Honestly I think this game is fantastic so far, i don't understand why people are saying its too similar to the previous games because I think they made enough changes to the game to distinguish it from the previous games. I understand the complaints about the performance but for me the game is fun enough to ignore them until they get fixed. Which they will. And for me at least, they'reHonestly I think this game is fantastic so far, i don't understand why people are saying its too similar to the previous games because I think they made enough changes to the game to distinguish it from the previous games. I understand the complaints about the performance but for me the game is fun enough to ignore them until they get fixed. Which they will. And for me at least, they're not that bad, it only lags a bit when i open my menu. I definitely recommend it.… Expand
  3. Tierfall
    Sep 17, 2019
    10
    I bought the super deluxe edition online for the original ps4, and here’s what I found. The game has minor issues that can become big problems, guns and items falling through the floor, restarts needed when NPCs don’t do what they’re meant to, screen pop ups getting stuck on the screen, minor AI glitches. Why the score though? The game stays true to the original games we fell in love with,I bought the super deluxe edition online for the original ps4, and here’s what I found. The game has minor issues that can become big problems, guns and items falling through the floor, restarts needed when NPCs don’t do what they’re meant to, screen pop ups getting stuck on the screen, minor AI glitches. Why the score though? The game stays true to the original games we fell in love with, memorable Easter eggs, beautiful guns and two days worth of non stop gameplay with some good humour. It’s worth what I paid for knowing that the bad things will eventually be patched.… Expand
  4. Drdoodlesack
    Sep 18, 2019
    10
    This is a great game. I love that they didn't change much. Stuck to their guns (pun intended) and made a really fun game overall.
  5. QuietOne
    Sep 18, 2019
    10
    Fun game with plenty of action. Great to play with friends too. Graphics look nice.
  6. Ju4n0
    Sep 20, 2019
    9
    --- Great game, considering the now a days standards is not a bad release.
    --- If you like Borderlands 1 and 2 you will love this game.
    --- Borderlands 3 is not unplayable, considering is not a PvP game, is not COD. Is PvE, and i can tolerate not the best FPS at release. --- Love the sense of humor but this is personal, like art. --- Guns are awesome. --- Great characters. --- They    --- Great game, considering the now a days standards is not a bad release.
    --- If you like Borderlands 1 and 2 you will love this game.
    --- Borderlands 3 is not unplayable, considering is not a PvP game, is not COD. Is PvE, and i can tolerate not the best FPS at release.
    --- Love the sense of humor but this is personal, like art.
    --- Guns are awesome.
    --- Great characters.
    --- They need to improve split screen, still is not unplayable.
    --- The access to the inventory drops FPS, even worse in split screen.
    --- Music is 10/10.
    --- FX Sound in general is 11/10 if not 10/10, sometimes sounds goes silence in split screen.
    --- Storyline is not Mass Effect 1 but it is really fun.    … Expand
  7. PremiumAttack
    Sep 24, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First I want to start off by saying that anyone who Complains about frame rate and resolution issues, that is a problem on your end. I play on PC and have had nothing but amazing frames, quality and it is exactly what I expected.nany people state that it doesn't feel like a borderlands game because they want another borderlands 1 or 2. I am happy with the approach they took with borderlands 3. It feels fresh and new. The ending of the story feels somewhat weak and incomplete, but overall very fun.… Expand
  8. Harley-Barber
    Sep 24, 2019
    10
    Excelent game, the father of the looter shooters is back, better than ever.
  9. Oneofthemisme
    Sep 24, 2019
    10
    A solid 3rd entry from the Borderlands franchise. Great gameplay with lots of fun action that you expect from the franchise.
  10. Beejayded
    Sep 13, 2019
    9
    The games is currently unplayable in local co-op. This was the sole reason I purchased the super deluxe version of this game. I was incredibly excited for BL3 as I had poured hours and a hours into previous titles buying more than one copy of the handsome collection, 1 for xbox one and 1 for ps4. There is no vertical splitscreen available currently. The horizontal split is unbearable andThe games is currently unplayable in local co-op. This was the sole reason I purchased the super deluxe version of this game. I was incredibly excited for BL3 as I had poured hours and a hours into previous titles buying more than one copy of the handsome collection, 1 for xbox one and 1 for ps4. There is no vertical splitscreen available currently. The horizontal split is unbearable and after about an hour of incredibly frustrating gameplay my wife was brought to tears. If there is one option it should be a vertical split.The game is laggy. The menus are unreadable. The enemies are impossible to see. This is the single most disappointing moment in my 30 plus years of gaming. i… Expand
  11. indranil_sldu
    Sep 14, 2019
    0
    Absolutely a piece of trash. Worst entry in the franchise. World feels empty, soundtrack sucks, guns feel uninspiring.
  12. TrapKing101
    Sep 13, 2019
    0
    Don't see any thing different graphically since BL2 and the performance in game is atrocious. Haven't a clue how they thought this would pass in quality tests.
  13. Kwenty
    Sep 14, 2019
    0
    Like Borderlands was in stasis, a lazy addition that adds nothing but grating painful attempts at humor.
  14. Chippings
    Sep 13, 2019
    0
    How to kill your franchise and alienate people 101: When asked if there was a chance a vertical split option would be added, the 2K representative said “there are no plans to add vertical split-screen at this time.”
  15. Alexandr2001
    Sep 14, 2019
    9
    It's the same Borderlands we love!
    If you're not fan of the franchise, then you could be disappointing
    P.S.: don't understand people that hate the game only because of situation around EGS without even playing in it, it's ridiculous
  16. Mistwalker_94
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    What's with all the bad reviews? Game is awesome! If you liked previous Borderlands games then you are likely too like this one.
  17. Teela
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    As a HC Borderlands fan this is 7 years of waiting fulfilled. Gameplay and humor is still there. So far no bugs or major fps drops on PS4Pro. I’ve proceeded too fast and now it’s too hard cause I’m fighting enemies 3-4lvl above me and getting gear that is over my lvl, but that is my own fault.
    I'm lovin' it!
  18. linkie1313
    Sep 15, 2019
    9
    Haters gonna hate no matter what. This is reality we live in now. Just do not look at the score and buy the game if you enjoyed previous entries in the series.
    It's the same Borderlands we played and had fun with. It just got bigger and better. Yet there are some technical issues here and there (like fps drops when you scroll inventory while in the vehicle ).But it doesn't affect game    Haters gonna hate no matter what. This is reality we live in now. Just do not look at the score and buy the game if you enjoyed previous entries in the series.
    It's the same Borderlands we played and had fun with. It just got bigger and better. Yet there are some technical issues here and there (like fps drops when you scroll inventory while in the vehicle ).But it doesn't affect game experience much.It is still helluva fun and immersive.
    Not to tell that it is the best game you can play in co-op with up to 3 of your friends. The social system in the game is just perfect. Go play the game ,stop hating just because some random douchebags are trying to drown the game's score. This one is definitely worth a shot.    … Expand
  19. Olavdry
    Sep 18, 2019
    10
    Очень жаль, что люди портят оценки игре, хотя судя по их отзывам в неё даже не играли. Они говорят про микротранзакции, но их даже нет в игре.
    Они говорят об уходе игры из Steam, хотя на месте разработчиков сделали бы точно так же. Игра стала только лучше, обновлённые анимации, множество уникального оружия и отличный кооператив.    Очень жаль, что люди портят оценки игре, хотя судя по их отзывам в неё даже не играли. Они говорят про микротранзакции, но их даже нет в игре.
    Они говорят об уходе игры из Steam, хотя на месте разработчиков сделали бы точно так же. Игра стала только лучше, обновлённые анимации, множество уникального оружия и отличный кооператив.
  20. sumindaniro
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    I'm playing on a PS4 Pro and it is exactly what I wanted. More and refined Borderlands, it's Excellent! Frame drops in huge battles doesn't bother me as much and hopefully we get a patch for that.
  21. Jdizzlebro
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    I’m really digging it thus far If you liked Borderlands 2 you’re gonna love 3.
  22. Appelcore
    Sep 15, 2019
    9
    If you are into BL2 this game does not disappoint. Everything you expect and more. The only negative is that there are some enemies one shot you and are extremely hard to best even tough you are several levels more than the quest level. But it does not matter in the big picture!, awesome game!
  23. Thebondboyz2
    Sep 17, 2019
    10
    I’ve have never been so amazed by a borderlands game. Everything feels so good the combat the guns the characters the story. Aside from bugs and frame rate problems this game is ever better then it’s previous titles.
  24. Ghostblueface
    Sep 18, 2019
    10
    It’s everything I could want in a borderlands game but with the inclusion of different planets to explore it a very welcoming edition to this game.
  25. Psychula
    Sep 18, 2019
    9
    Отличная игра котороя собрала в себе все лучшее из предыдущих частей и добавила ещё больше безумия. Не понимаю всех этих критиков которые ставят плохие оценки.
    Скучные персонажи? Да я вас умоляю, видимо вас в жизни уже ничего не сможет развеселить!
    Микротранзакции? Пфф, покажите мне в каком месте и я уберу пару баллов со своей оценки Баги, плохая оптимизация? Ну тут я спорить не буду, на    Отличная игра котороя собрала в себе все лучшее из предыдущих частей и добавила ещё больше безумия. Не понимаю всех этих критиков которые ставят плохие оценки.
    Скучные персонажи? Да я вас умоляю, видимо вас в жизни уже ничего не сможет развеселить!
    Микротранзакции? Пфф, покажите мне в каком месте и я уберу пару баллов со своей оценки
    Баги, плохая оптимизация? Ну тут я спорить не буду, на старте и правда были баги. Но вспомните игру в которой не было багов? Многие игры до сих пор более забагованые чем Borderlands 3. Итог такой, если ты просто хочешь поиграть в отличную игру, то осень советую, а если ты зашёл сюда поставить плохую оценку даже не играя в игру, то вали к черту от сюда засранец!    … Expand
  26. PrimalElan
    Sep 20, 2019
    0
    To the people saying that we are complaining because of imperfections or being on epic launcher, well, after 60 hours of play i sign on and both of my characters have been deleted. Epic launcher is the worst.. and bl deserves a bad review for forcing us to use it. BL3 as a game is fun, but to start all over just waiting for everything to get deleted again? F that.
  27. foxxfondue
    Sep 13, 2019
    4
    I would love to give this game a higher score, as I absolutely fell in love (and am STILL in love) with the previous BL games. My fiancée and I were super stoked to play this game after finishing the previous 4 together. We purchased the highest tier edition, the Diamond Loot Chest edition, with the utmost expectations for a game of this calibre. After finally launching BL3, the firstI would love to give this game a higher score, as I absolutely fell in love (and am STILL in love) with the previous BL games. My fiancée and I were super stoked to play this game after finishing the previous 4 together. We purchased the highest tier edition, the Diamond Loot Chest edition, with the utmost expectations for a game of this calibre. After finally launching BL3, the first thing I notice is how absolutely gorgeous it is. The lines are crisp and clean, the colours are vibrant, and the motion is smooth. The story is fun, the characters are just as great as they've ever been, and it honestly FEELS like a Borderlands game. It really is an amazing game.

    That being said, I've given it a 4/10 rating due to its almost unplayable state right now. When my fiancée and I started it, we expected to be able to play in vertical splitscreen, the way we had in the previous games, but there is no option to change from the starting horizontal orientation. Not only does that stretch and squash the visuals, it makes the already small HUD text impossible to read, making action prompts and mission descriptions difficult to make out.

    There is an option to change the subtitle size, why is there no option to change the HUD text size? Why is there no vertical splitscreen option, as every other BL game has included? Please, fix this. Many people have said the same things with much less or much more words. If this is fixed, with text size customisable and splitscreen vertical, this game will get a solid 10/10 from me, as it's an incredible game. Being unable to read anything is enough for me to not want to continue playing until this is fixed.    … Expand
  28. MP7A2
    Sep 13, 2019
    2
    On the surface this game makes a really good impression until you start playing it. Horrible input delay plus frame drops make Borderlands 3 nearly unenjoyable.
  29. tklow
    Sep 14, 2019
    0
    Game might be good but I buy Borderlands games for the COOP mode because there are so few good games my spouse and I can enjoy together. They decided to remove vertical splitscreen with this option and with the horizontal option I got eye strain almost immediately and I can't read any of the text. I have to rate it a 1 as I can't play it. UPDATE: I tried single player mode. Still can’tGame might be good but I buy Borderlands games for the COOP mode because there are so few good games my spouse and I can enjoy together. They decided to remove vertical splitscreen with this option and with the horizontal option I got eye strain almost immediately and I can't read any of the text. I have to rate it a 1 as I can't play it. UPDATE: I tried single player mode. Still can’t read the text and even the graphics are hard to see. .the character menus are impossible to read even on a big screen.… Expand
  30. electronicoffee
    Sep 15, 2019
    9
    BL3 is **** epic and it's ZERO BUGS . ZERO GLITCHES and 10 hours in. Works flawlessly, **** of new features and content, new storyline, etc. BL3 is awesome. I haven't seen a single bug or glitch yet, 10 hours in, **** of new features, gameplay mechanics, and really what people are mad about and LYING about are the STEAM fanboy losers who are mad it's an EPIC STORE exclusive for six months.BL3 is **** epic and it's ZERO BUGS . ZERO GLITCHES and 10 hours in. Works flawlessly, **** of new features and content, new storyline, etc. BL3 is awesome. I haven't seen a single bug or glitch yet, 10 hours in, **** of new features, gameplay mechanics, and really what people are mad about and LYING about are the STEAM fanboy losers who are mad it's an EPIC STORE exclusive for six months. Cry more. VALVE/STEAM takes 30% of all sales from video game companies. EPIC only takes 12% and is much more friendly to the companies making these games FOR YOU ENTITLED **** Yes, Randy Pitchford is a piece of **** but he's not the entire game. The game is not him. Why rob yourself of an amazing game because you hate one person who worked on it? Dumb as ****… Expand
  31. DarkVanilla
    Sep 16, 2019
    9
    Awesome game. Havent had any of the tech issues that others have been experiencing and so far I am having a blast playing it.
    The skill points and how to use em are a little convoluted but just picking up the sticks and shooting is a breeze.
  32. Damachi
    Sep 28, 2019
    0
    Got the game for PS4 to vote NO on denuvo and games as service . Sadly is garbage with stuttering 20fps laggy and unplayable . Total trash hope they choke on it and in six months to be on steam bargains fixed . AND they are removing bad reviews !
  33. Nackzx
    Sep 15, 2019
    9
    I dont knoe why people giving this game 0-2. It really is a awesome game. Yes it is just like BL2, but just more. I play on the standaard PS4 and got no lag at all. Playing with a friend and already lvl 29. The game is a blast cant stop playing.
  34. FixPlzBeenox
    Sep 14, 2019
    1
    Boring boring boring! The only fitting word for this game, give this one a miss guys. And this is coming from someone that loved Borderlands 2. Boring humour. Boring gunplay. Boring.
  35. DavidNGoliath
    Sep 14, 2019
    0
    Tbh feels and looks like border lands 2.. Alot of bugs, loading is trash "could be my internet" but I've heard same problems from others so probably not. This game is the most SJW piece of **** I've ever played every girl wants to shoot a guy in the dick or kick him I the dick and of course besides Tyrene all the bad guys are just that guys l, as where all the women are good guys....RandyTbh feels and looks like border lands 2.. Alot of bugs, loading is trash "could be my internet" but I've heard same problems from others so probably not. This game is the most SJW piece of **** I've ever played every girl wants to shoot a guy in the dick or kick him I the dick and of course besides Tyrene all the bad guys are just that guys l, as where all the women are good guys....Randy pitchford is a boob and sold us an unfinished sjw piece of **** game..… Expand
  36. Cryptovania
    Sep 14, 2019
    9
    First of all let me start by saying I have only played the game single player and put about 10 hours in so far. For me the game to this point has met my expectations. The graphics are what you’ve come to expect from a Borderlands title with a bit of enhancement from previous games. The world seems large and interesting and the characters have that same zany Borderlands vibe to them. TheFirst of all let me start by saying I have only played the game single player and put about 10 hours in so far. For me the game to this point has met my expectations. The graphics are what you’ve come to expect from a Borderlands title with a bit of enhancement from previous games. The world seems large and interesting and the characters have that same zany Borderlands vibe to them. The largest improvement I’ve noticed so far is in the gunplay. Guns seem more interesting and have an overall better feel to them. If Borderlands wasn’t something you were interested in before this game isn’t going to do anything differently to change your mind. If you are like me and have enjoyed all the previous games, I’d definitely recommend giving Borderlands 3 a shot.… Expand
  37. oneinthefray
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    Borderlands at its finest. The story, the combat, the bosses ( oh how i love the boss fights) I literally cannot stop playing. The game is being review bombed for couch co-op issues do not listen to them it's an issue that isn't my issue, but I'm sure if this problem exists gearbox will resolve it quickly.
  38. Julie68000
    Sep 15, 2019
    0
    Are you kidding me ? I waited this game for years, preorder it for months, spent 100 euros for it and THERE IS NO VERTICAL SPLIT SCREEN. Game is very laggy and texts ridiculously small. Fix this please.
  39. Andy132
    Sep 16, 2019
    1
    The bugs in this game are overwhelming and the frame rate is shocking. You have a constant stream of annoying chatter from literally everyone, whom seem to believe that its an open mic night at dingy comedy club. The combat is okay but just feels like im playing Apex with a worse interface though. In the end it is just a worse version of borderlands 2 and I would recommend you play thatThe bugs in this game are overwhelming and the frame rate is shocking. You have a constant stream of annoying chatter from literally everyone, whom seem to believe that its an open mic night at dingy comedy club. The combat is okay but just feels like im playing Apex with a worse interface though. In the end it is just a worse version of borderlands 2 and I would recommend you play that instead of this.… Expand
  40. AnimaCore
    Sep 17, 2019
    0
    This is a sad day for BL fans, as me and my wife have been fans and played all the way from the release of BL1 and BL2+pre-sequel with many hours and days with both rage (because she loots everything the second it drops) and laughs from the brilliant story to its amazing coments and humoristic moments. However BL3 begand with a rough start when low and behold there was no verticalThis is a sad day for BL fans, as me and my wife have been fans and played all the way from the release of BL1 and BL2+pre-sequel with many hours and days with both rage (because she loots everything the second it drops) and laughs from the brilliant story to its amazing coments and humoristic moments. However BL3 begand with a rough start when low and behold there was no vertical split-screen! Ok we thought and gave it a few hours, and after a few breaks because our eyes started to hurt, the lag really came into its cruel exsistence. We had to agree to not using the menues when the other was in a fight because of the 1-2 sec lag spike when we switched menues eg. From inventory to skills menu. Its a shame that these kinds of issues should appear in 2019 on a ps4 pro console pluss the insane amount of money we spent for the premium deluxe edition to be left with an unplayable mess. One issue could have been easy to fix had they only had the foresight to use the same settings as in the previous BL games, the second is a bit harder to fix. So to Gearbox i say, don't release a game untill its playable and to 2K i say its sad to see that the fans an customers fall at the bottom of the money-making totempole. This is completely unacceptable.… Expand
  41. Tomryan32
    Sep 17, 2019
    10
    Awesome game, hours of enjoyment.. Do not miss this one folks. Minor changes have brought this game to the top of the looter shooter world.
  42. Zisis151
    Sep 13, 2019
    5
    Not much to say here, the game is just more Borderlands... Nothing more nothing less. Everything will seem familiar from beginning to end, guns, characters, aesthetic, everything just gives you the same feeling of "been there done that" so don't expect anything innovative. For some people this is fine, but for me it's not. There are so many overused elements that don't justify the priceNot much to say here, the game is just more Borderlands... Nothing more nothing less. Everything will seem familiar from beginning to end, guns, characters, aesthetic, everything just gives you the same feeling of "been there done that" so don't expect anything innovative. For some people this is fine, but for me it's not. There are so many overused elements that don't justify the price tag and that's the reason I'm giving it a 5/10. Lastly, I'm not really feeling the guns for some reason and also I don't remember enemies being this bullet spongy in the previous Borderlands games (even normal ones).… Expand
  43. ghost17
    Sep 13, 2019
    0
    This game is badly optimized , crashes , is barely inovative and honestly f**k you epic s**k my c**k
  44. Trevelon
    Sep 14, 2019
    0
    Absolute mess of a game. After six years of development, a ton of hype, and awkward review manipulation - Borderlands 3 is wrought with huge terrible performances right out the gate. Gearbox has stopped to a record low with this lazy garbage excuse for a game.
  45. Zakis1991
    Sep 14, 2019
    0
    Баги , ошибки, просадки FPS, задержки инвентаря, это то, чего мы заслуживаем?! Ну хоть в эту часть текст русский завезли
  46. GrumpyGran
    Sep 13, 2019
    0
    Split-screen is not playable as the frame-rate tanks to 2-3fps when either player opens any menu or vending machine. Also there is significant input delay in solo and split-screen. VERY poorly optimized not acceptable at all. Everything else about the game is fantastic though.
  47. ToxicGent
    Sep 13, 2019
    3
    Bought the deluxe edition and once again am disappointed. The frames dip, especially in the menu, and you can watch bandits spawn in the distance. The guns all feel like the same thing, not much flavor and expect to be shooting the same trash mob alot.. character customization feels old and boring while looting remained mostly untouched, except when a guns description takes up more thatBought the deluxe edition and once again am disappointed. The frames dip, especially in the menu, and you can watch bandits spawn in the distance. The guns all feel like the same thing, not much flavor and expect to be shooting the same trash mob alot.. character customization feels old and boring while looting remained mostly untouched, except when a guns description takes up more that your screen and you have to dance around it to fix it.… Expand
  48. RickDocs
    Sep 13, 2019
    9
    Everything that we loved on borderlands series it’s back on BL3, and with a reshaped gun play that feels much more dinamic and clean, weapons diversity it’s even bigger here, the slide helps a lot and adds a needed mobility. The only downsides it’s the translation for Portuguese that wasn’t great. Besides that’s the game it’s exactly what I expected and iam having a blast playing it.Everything that we loved on borderlands series it’s back on BL3, and with a reshaped gun play that feels much more dinamic and clean, weapons diversity it’s even bigger here, the slide helps a lot and adds a needed mobility. The only downsides it’s the translation for Portuguese that wasn’t great. Besides that’s the game it’s exactly what I expected and iam having a blast playing it. Totally recommend it. Good Job gearbox.… Expand
  49. Katsumoto546
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    I tried the game last night, I enomely played 2 and I find that this opus just brings the new features that are missing from 2. The graphics are very nice and more detailed than in the 2 which was already beautiful, and the gameplay is more dynamic.
  50. Xus1995
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Ami me parce un muy buen juego en general y no entiendo los que lo criticais si ni tan solo lo abeis jugado o lo que abeis jugado muy poco y si no os gusta este tipo de juegos pues no os lo compréis y ya tan simple
  51. Mephy99
    Sep 13, 2019
    9
    El juego es fantástico,el gunplay es suave y fluido,los graficos vistosos y mejorados,con protagonistas con personalidad y muy graciosos,como todos los personajes. Todo en el juego es de 10,menos algunas bajadas de fps,que son totalmente momentaneas,y lo juego en una ps4 normal. Las criticas negativa son por puro odio y 'review bombing',lo garantizo
  52. Bellboy99
    Sep 13, 2019
    9
    Borderlands 3 has many plus size and only one notable down side. The guns, action and story are all amazing (and tbh are the biggest part of FPS looter shooters). The only down side is the frame rate drops, but if you're like me then a few (and they are few and far between) frame rate drops won’t be a buzzkill. I can also imagine future updates to fix this. Mostly every game has its issuesBorderlands 3 has many plus size and only one notable down side. The guns, action and story are all amazing (and tbh are the biggest part of FPS looter shooters). The only down side is the frame rate drops, but if you're like me then a few (and they are few and far between) frame rate drops won’t be a buzzkill. I can also imagine future updates to fix this. Mostly every game has its issues at launch so don’t let a few frame rate drops stop you from buying this game. It’s been a blast playing alone and with friends!… Expand
  53. Weissmark
    Sep 13, 2019
    9
    I’ve only dabbled in Borderlands games before, but after playing this game all night I am in love it is so much pure fun
  54. Saeedscorpion
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    i didnt like BORDERLANDS3 on EpicStore so bought it on PS4 , the game is great and as a old fan i must say i wanted more borderlands and borderlands 3 is what i wanted , i dont get why people gave low scores , some of them said this is borderlands 2 !! What is the problem ?! if u use this method every game is same as its predecessors , like COD , BATTLEFIELD , GTA all of them is samei didnt like BORDERLANDS3 on EpicStore so bought it on PS4 , the game is great and as a old fan i must say i wanted more borderlands and borderlands 3 is what i wanted , i dont get why people gave low scores , some of them said this is borderlands 2 !! What is the problem ?! if u use this method every game is same as its predecessors , like COD , BATTLEFIELD , GTA all of them is same ....my advice : if u r a fan of Borderlands games dont hesitate and buy it on consoles and dont support EpicStore , the game is simply 9/10 but i gave it 10 because those low scores......… Expand
  55. Gn2056
    Sep 13, 2019
    9
    Lots of gameplay improvements Shooting is better, movement is better, explosions are more impactful. Fast travel huge qol improvement. Graphics honestly probably should be dialed back a bit on all platforms this game took a big leap fidelity wise but I think 60 fps should be made available through temporal resolution scaling n lower res textures on base, the pro version runs well but itLots of gameplay improvements Shooting is better, movement is better, explosions are more impactful. Fast travel huge qol improvement. Graphics honestly probably should be dialed back a bit on all platforms this game took a big leap fidelity wise but I think 60 fps should be made available through temporal resolution scaling n lower res textures on base, the pro version runs well but it would be rok solid with a lil dial bak on visuals. If your on fence I love bl's but was hesitant due to so many dissapointments this year. Game made me really happy up til 5 am, its goty easily. It does drop frames only drawback but definitely not as bad performance wise as people are crying about put in performance mode, turn off headbob, n for some reason runs better with HDR on. Oh n new claptrap voice is terrible.… Expand
  56. spudarcade123
    Sep 14, 2019
    0
    Borderlands 3, the final installation of the beloved franchise, is a hot mess.

    I say final installation because Randall is beloved by no one, Gearbox have lost their touch and the performance. Oh, my, Gods. The PS4 base performs like pure garbage: menus lag and stutter (the skill tree takes over 10 seconds to load in), audio hitches, texture pop-ins. This is unacceptable. Absolutely    Borderlands 3, the final installation of the beloved franchise, is a hot mess.

    I say final installation because Randall is beloved by no one, Gearbox have lost their touch and the performance. Oh, my, Gods. The PS4 base performs like pure garbage: menus lag and stutter (the skill tree takes over 10 seconds to load in), audio hitches, texture pop-ins.

    This is unacceptable. Absolutely UNACCEPTABLE.

    Gearbox: Fix, your, ****

    Also, Epic are completely untrustworthy. Don't trust Tim Sweeney or Epic Games.    … Expand
  57. BlueberryRage
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excellent game, tons of fun and a great step forward for the franchise!

    Not sure why this games score is so low but I feel like this game blows other looter shooters out of the water that have released recently.    … Expand
  58. Diickgrayson
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Si te gusta borderlands 2, te encantara el 3 ! el como se juega y se dispara es muy increible, no te dejes llevar por los malos comentarios, si eres un veterano vault hunter te va a encantar
  59. Atreyix
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Really fun, alot of people complaining that it looks like BL2.... well you can only go so far with this art style. Overall this game is a blast. Having alot of fun. Its mainly for people who found BL2 fun.
  60. Erik7391984
    Sep 15, 2019
    0
    Absolute garbage. Runs terribly, boring and unfunny plot, weapons lack impact. Just another flaming heap of garbage from Randy Bobandy Pitchford, used car salesman of the vidya games industry.
  61. kensomniac
    Sep 16, 2019
    0
    Framerate issues
    Buggy as hell
    Slow load times
    Lost all of my saved items/weapons in my bank ( like wtf!! )
    Cringy humor compared to witty humor of previous titles
  62. Matcho14
    Sep 16, 2019
    0
    Almost unplayable due to the massive lag & horrible Coop setup.
    I hate day one patches, but in this case I wouldn't mind because it would have meant that I could actually play the game. Paying $110 for what is basically a good looking Power Point presentation is unacceptable.
  63. Jrjejiwkwnf
    Sep 17, 2019
    0
    **** game, trash mechanics, terrible framsdrops, garbage guns, cant level up fast enough.
  64. Alebrire
    Sep 17, 2019
    0
    Most likely a fun game that is RUINED by awful performance (either it looks like it should... but runs at sub 30 fps, or it looks noticeably worse and jumps between 40 and 60) and bugs. Slow menus, irritating input delay, completely unplayable local coop and crashing - things I encountered during first few hours on my ps pro. Not sure about the story yet - not playing any more, waiting forMost likely a fun game that is RUINED by awful performance (either it looks like it should... but runs at sub 30 fps, or it looks noticeably worse and jumps between 40 and 60) and bugs. Slow menus, irritating input delay, completely unplayable local coop and crashing - things I encountered during first few hours on my ps pro. Not sure about the story yet - not playing any more, waiting for fixes (unfortunately too late for a refund). Disappointing. where is this a success?… Expand
  65. sylvanguria
    Sep 13, 2019
    8
    Everybody wants big changes, but look what we have: Mass effect andromeda, Metal gear survive, Fallout 76 when they tried something new... I think gearbox did everything right and didn't ruin the game's vibes. as a true fan I want real borderlands, even if it's more of the same. For example: Every uncharted game is the same, shoot, jump and climb but still all the franchise is masterpiece.Everybody wants big changes, but look what we have: Mass effect andromeda, Metal gear survive, Fallout 76 when they tried something new... I think gearbox did everything right and didn't ruin the game's vibes. as a true fan I want real borderlands, even if it's more of the same. For example: Every uncharted game is the same, shoot, jump and climb but still all the franchise is masterpiece. I'm happy with that, gearbox just new what they do and what true borderlands fan wants. Game is improved on every corner. I'm playing on ps4 and there is no any issues, fps drops, lags, bugs so... haters gonna hate just because they love to hate ;) This game is addictive as hell, maybe this time villains aren't so interesting but let's be honest - it's all about crazy and fun gameplay ;)… Expand
  66. SrHOG
    Sep 18, 2019
    0
    Let me make something clear, if it weren't for all the awful performance and the scummy practices by 2k, epic and randy, I would give this game a 7.5 or maybe an 8. The game is the same old thing with very few but welcomed additions like the ability to vault and other small mechanics, this is not to say that the borderlands formula is bad, it's an OK game but I' giving it a 0 because weLet me make something clear, if it weren't for all the awful performance and the scummy practices by 2k, epic and randy, I would give this game a 7.5 or maybe an 8. The game is the same old thing with very few but welcomed additions like the ability to vault and other small mechanics, this is not to say that the borderlands formula is bad, it's an OK game but I' giving it a 0 because we can't support this kind of behavior against the consumers, they are not doing us a favor, we are buying a product and since Anthem I've learn that these companies are stealing our information and taking our money because we let them.

    Please don't support these kind of corporations anymore, if you stop buying at launch that will make a big impact on the way they treat their customers.    … Expand
  67. CloneXX
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Playing on PS4 Pro, don’t use local coop, only online and so far my experience has been very positive. I have t run into any issues at all. I understand the PS4 standard is having major framerate issues and local co op isn’t really enjoyable or playable in horizontal split screen.

    However, I’m giving this a 10 to offset all the 0 reviews being thrown in. I know there’s some major issues    Playing on PS4 Pro, don’t use local coop, only online and so far my experience has been very positive. I have t run into any issues at all. I understand the PS4 standard is having major framerate issues and local co op isn’t really enjoyable or playable in horizontal split screen.

    However, I’m giving this a 10 to offset all the 0 reviews being thrown in. I know there’s some major issues but that doesn’t mean the game deserves a 0. My real score would be about an 8/10 so far, but like I said, I’m going 10/10 to try to offset all the 0s.    … Expand
  68. VixenFreya
    Sep 18, 2019
    10
    Some ppl giving it a 1? Enjoying myself so much with the game. Played all the previous games, if you liked them you will enjoy the new one too!
  69. ExoDeploy
    Sep 16, 2019
    8
    A solid 8 that summarizes how cool that game is. The tone, graphics, weapons, vehicles, and original content is totally worth experiencing this game. Unfortunately, you ll have to edit the controls sensibility by yourself. The 2 players offline coop is cool but super laggy at times (when enemies show up). Your eyes will take a hit. I trust that a patch will arrive soon enough to fix lags,A solid 8 that summarizes how cool that game is. The tone, graphics, weapons, vehicles, and original content is totally worth experiencing this game. Unfortunately, you ll have to edit the controls sensibility by yourself. The 2 players offline coop is cool but super laggy at times (when enemies show up). Your eyes will take a hit. I trust that a patch will arrive soon enough to fix lags, dead zones and crashes (experienced 1 in 6 hours - note that the progress was saved regardless). I do not regret buying this game at all.… Expand
  70. Georgfranko
    Sep 13, 2019
    9
    Played on Windows via Epic games store.
    First of all I want to say how disappointed I am in all of those people that give this game low ratings because it has a exclusivities deal. Those reviews should be marked as Spam.
    Now with my review : The game uses a updated version of the Unreal engine and the game looks gorgeous. The graphical fidelity is at its best with good attention to    Played on Windows via Epic games store.
    First of all I want to say how disappointed I am in all of those people that give this game low ratings because it has a exclusivities deal. Those reviews should be marked as Spam.
    Now with my review :
    The game uses a updated version of the Unreal engine and the game looks gorgeous. The graphical fidelity is at its best with good attention to detail.
    The game looks modern but still has that classic borderlands flavour that we all love.
    The sound design is great. Explosions have a nice deep bass and the character voices sound crisp and Cristal clear, I definitely would recommend to play the game with good headphones.
    Most of the characters from the old games are back with the exceptions of a few new ones and the new villains. If you have not played the first 3 games don’t worry , you won’t have any problem enjoying the story. Talking about the story line , it is not as good as Borderlands 2 but it’s better than Borderlands 1 . The Humor is still the same , claptrap is still an arrogant robot , and no one in this Universe takes anything seriously, which is a good thing. Player moovement is greatly improved, it feels faster , more responsive and fluid compared to older titles. The Gunplay has seen some improvement as well .
    The In game menu UI is a little confusing but it’s not hard to get used to .
    The new guns are great , every single one feels different and suites / encourages a different playstyle. The enemy’s are good, not the best AI but still challenging the more you progress. The bosses have some interesting mechanics and are engaging.
    Performance wise, well it’s a 2019 AAA game . I would not say it’s very demanding but on the PC side a GTX 750ti won’t handle it with more than 35 frames per second . On the console side a PS4 Pro or a XBOXONE X is recommended .
    My laptop has a i7 8750h 6 Core processor paired with 16 GB of 2666 MHz DDR4 Ram running in dual channel ( 2x8 ) and a GTX 1060 6GB.
    The game runs on 1080p averaging 80 FPS on medium settings. On High with fog set to off solid 60 Frames per second. My advice would be to leave the game in DX11, as DX12 is still messy for the time being. The game is a blast to play and can be played solo without a problem even tho at its core it’s meant to be played in co-op. Still the best looter shooter on the market.
    The Epic games store lacks a lot of essential features but it launches the game without a problem so at least that’s good. If you are a fan of the franchise you will love the Game as it feels like Borderlands 2 , but more modern with a lot of quality of life improvements.
    I would say get it and play it . Trailers and let‘s plays don’t do this game justice. I apologise for any type mistakes, English is not my first language :)    … Expand
  71. Taazz-maniac
    Sep 13, 2019
    9
    Cant really play it in resolution mode but still a fantastic game I've enjoyed every second so far this is definitely a good game
  72. GainCypher
    Sep 14, 2019
    9
    For everyone posting negative reviews. Did you not read or watch a single preview for the game? Which is odd if you preordered or bought the game on day one. It’s exactly what everyone said it was more BL with a few tweaks which is absolutely fine by me. It’s fun and seems to work fine on my regular PS 4.
  73. Ohmyhellcry
    Sep 14, 2019
    9
    Gameplay wise, the last instalment in the borderlands series is over the top blast. They polished and upgraded everything, shooting and looting is better than ever. Only bad thing about this game is optimalization for couch coop,but hopefuly this will get better in future updates. Must buy for all longtime borderlands fans out there.
  74. PizzaGamecube
    Sep 14, 2019
    5
    I waited 5 years for a new game in a series I love to release and not only is it not on Steam, but this game is a trainwreck in the technical aspect. I was playing the PS4 version and regardless of whether I play in resolution or performance mode, the game is a complete stutter fest. Don't even bother with resolution mode because not only does the game run between 22-25 fps, but the inputI waited 5 years for a new game in a series I love to release and not only is it not on Steam, but this game is a trainwreck in the technical aspect. I was playing the PS4 version and regardless of whether I play in resolution or performance mode, the game is a complete stutter fest. Don't even bother with resolution mode because not only does the game run between 22-25 fps, but the input lag is crazy. In fact, don't even bother playing this until it either comes to Steam, or until it actually feels like a completed product.… Expand
  75. Serumz
    Sep 15, 2019
    9
    This game is amazing, I've played over 20+ hours already and love it.
    I am playing on the PS4 Slim and have not experienced any frame drops, glitches or any controller delay.
    My console is fairly new as I bought it for Spider-man so I have a feeling all of the issues that are being reported are down to the console being old, damaged or because the console is overheating.
  76. Icraftfirestars
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    Its honestly amazing. I have not bin able to stop playing. I play solo i have no issues so idk if its just a co-op problem others are having. But i highly recomend it. I honestly think people are being way to harsh. I play offline idk if that matters. But i love it.
  77. Scaryt3p0
    Sep 15, 2019
    0
    Let me play on vertical split screen! Then we can talk, it is very difficult to read/play/see anything with the current horizontal only split screen
  78. Catchofdream
    Sep 16, 2019
    4
    При игре в одного проблем фактически нету,легкие просадки по фпс при открывании меню.Любая совместная же игра превращается в тормоза,проваливание через текстуры.В сетевой игре ужасная синхронизация В редиме сплит скрина играть можно вообще только на 15 фпс с зависаниями игры если один из игроков открыл меню.При игре в одного проблем фактически нету,легкие просадки по фпс при открывании меню.Любая совместная же игра превращается в тормоза,проваливание через текстуры.В сетевой игре ужасная синхронизация В редиме сплит скрина играть можно вообще только на 15 фпс с зависаниями игры если один из игроков открыл меню.
  79. AchillesResolve
    Sep 16, 2019
    4
    It's the best parts of all the other Borderlands games in one. Minus the monotony.
  80. johnmartins
    Sep 18, 2019
    3
    I'm running this game on a regular PS4. Not the pro version, or the slim version. The framerate is bad at best, but worst of all is probably the input lag.

    I'm using a regular PS4 controller and a low latency monitor that I use both for PC and PS4 games. Aiming when ADSing is a chore unlike any game I've ever played before. It is incredibly sluggish. If you plan on running this on a    I'm running this game on a regular PS4. Not the pro version, or the slim version. The framerate is bad at best, but worst of all is probably the input lag.

    I'm using a regular PS4 controller and a low latency monitor that I use both for PC and PS4 games. Aiming when ADSing is a chore unlike any game I've ever played before. It is incredibly sluggish. If you plan on running this on a base PS4, save your money until they have fixed this.

    If it wasn't for the low frame-rate and the terrible input lag I'd probably give this game a solid 7.    … Expand
  81. Darkwatch386
    Sep 17, 2019
    4
    Story: 6, Gameplay: 8, Performance: 1.

    Playing on PS4 Pro, cous my friends bought it for the PS4, well, there is literally 0 optimization done on the PS4/PS4 Pro. PS4 Pro performance mode fps: around 25-40 and in some areas it's 50-60. PS4 Pro Resolution mode fps: around 10-30 fps. (mostly 10-20 fps) Don't buy the game in this state, wait for some fixes (bugs and performance).    Story: 6, Gameplay: 8, Performance: 1.

    Playing on PS4 Pro, cous my friends bought it for the PS4, well, there is literally 0 optimization done on the PS4/PS4 Pro.

    PS4 Pro performance mode fps: around 25-40 and in some areas it's 50-60.
    PS4 Pro Resolution mode fps: around 10-30 fps. (mostly 10-20 fps)

    Don't buy the game in this state, wait for some fixes (bugs and performance).

    EDIT: How could I forget about the bugs, when playing co-op, there are waaay to many to name! wait for fixes before buying!    … Expand
  82. Nastia
    Sep 22, 2019
    10
    First time in a few years I was happily screaming while playing a game. Lost count of time.
    Story is great, humor is there, universe is consistent, loot and bosses are multiple and fun; it’s exactly what I wanted - Borderlands 2 experience with a new story, heroes, abilities, this game is careful with the franchise and faithful to its truly great predecessors.
    And I start hating gamers.    First time in a few years I was happily screaming while playing a game. Lost count of time.
    Story is great, humor is there, universe is consistent, loot and bosses are multiple and fun; it’s exactly what I wanted - Borderlands 2 experience with a new story, heroes, abilities, this game is careful with the franchise and faithful to its truly great predecessors.
    And I start hating gamers. You, people raging about minor stuff, putting 1s for lagging split screens, you are the reason great game developers get out of business, but FIFA and other repetitive and reskinned over and over crap content with micro transactions still earns money and stays afloat. **** people get **** experiences. I don’t give a... I don’t care about cheat codes and broken builds people complain about - I don’t use them and don’t understand why people do, ruining game for themselves and complaining afterwards. I suddenly got a second unique sniper rifle as a quest reward - I don’t even care how it happened, I just sold it and went on. Game did crash once for me on PS4 - oh well, big deal, as if someone ever saw perfect software. There is no such thing.
    I love this game. I suck at it, I get killed on normal all the time, I am not going to farm legendaries, I am 30 hours in and being real bad at it don’t think I am anywhere near the end - but I laugh out loud constantly, and I can see myself replaying it for the story itself in the years to come. Great job, Gearbox! Thank you so much, I am having tons of funs    … Expand
  83. GothBf
    Sep 15, 2019
    4
    TL;DR: This is Borderlands 2 with new guns, maps, and characters with a devastating framerate on PS4 Pro that makes it unenjoyable to play.
    It really just feels like Borderlands 2.5, especially with the sub-30 framerate on a PS4 Pro. No real innovations or risks were taken and it shows, I bought and played this game seven years ago. This game feels like a 'Far Cry New Dawn' type of game,    TL;DR: This is Borderlands 2 with new guns, maps, and characters with a devastating framerate on PS4 Pro that makes it unenjoyable to play.
    It really just feels like Borderlands 2.5, especially with the sub-30 framerate on a PS4 Pro. No real innovations or risks were taken and it shows, I bought and played this game seven years ago. This game feels like a 'Far Cry New Dawn' type of game, take something that already exists and doesn't really add anything new and slaps a price tag on it. It looks and feels like DLC for Borderlands 2, looking at game mechanics and quality of graphics, almost no progress was made in either department. On a positive note, the playable characters are GREAT! Each one feels genuinely different from the others because of the abilities on offer, unfortunately, that's where my positivity for this game ends. A slide was added, a mantle mechanic that only works sometimes, and locking badass levels until campaign completion are the only new things I've encountered so far, making it to Sanctuary where the framerate dipped to the low 20's while talking to an NPC, and never went back up. At the end of the day, this game feels painfully average because as good as the gunplay is, it does not outweigh the cons nor can it carry the entire game. if it ran correctly and didn't have horrible bugs every five minutes, I would give it a 6/10.    … Expand
  84. EA_ArchAngel
    Sep 17, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pretty fun combat, but that's the only thing borderlands 3 has going for it. Final boss and story was an extream disappointment. Didnt get to see the other main characters from previous games for more than a few mins or not at all. Forced new lame characters to try and seem original I guess. Cant believe I waited 7 years for this... lame.… Expand
  85. Heinz12
    Sep 23, 2019
    0
    Last time that I pre-order a game. It's unplayable in splitscreen on the PS4 and even single player has text which is too small. It never should have been released in this state.
  86. Freesoul
    Sep 24, 2019
    0
    Gameplay and loot...awesome. Story and Characters...atrocious wokefest that is so cringe that you have to fight the urge not to quit..and it's even worse because you can't even skip it.
  87. Risax
    Oct 2, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A game I wish I could've given a 10, or even a 9, because I did really enjoy it. The game looks good and is still as fun to play as its predecessors. The writing is good with excellent voice acting to back it up and dialogue tends to be funny and makes a lot of sidequests fun to play, even if it is a fetch quest. Alternate fire modes and other gimmicks have been added to most guns as well, which is always fun.

    Unfortunately, as good as the game is...it kind of falls apart at times in the main story. Your character and their actions...kind of feel useless. I don't think I've seen the character I've played appear in ANY cutscenes. Speaking of cutscenes, it feels like everything I've done in the game doesn't matter because the baddies achieve their goals during the cutscenes anyway.

    Honestly, in the end, it feels like this game wasn't meant for ANY of the Vault Hunters. Instead, it was meant for a side character named Ava. Maya's apprentice and her Scrappy Doo-like replacement when she is killed by Troy because Ava didn't listen to her. (Of course, she takes her grief and anger out on Lilith and never apoogizes or admits she's wrong later, which just made me hate her more.)

    In the end, she gets Maya's Siren powers from Troy and gets to lead the Crimson Raiders FOR SOME REASON when Lilith goes to save Pandora. I only "kind of" felt like a hero and a bad-ass at the end because of what BALEX says at the end.

    I liked most of the other side characters and feel like they needed more of a spotlight, especially Typhon DeLeon. First Vault Hunter AND father of the Calypso Twins? If you didn't bother to collect his Echo Logs at every location, this dude would've just seemed like some rando. Feels like they should've focused on him a lot more.

    Same for Troy. A male Siren who can leech the powers from others and is slowly steps out of his sister's shadow over the game? Seems like he wouldve made for a more interesting villain than his sister who just "wants to be a God."

    Honestly, it seems like I only have negative things to say about this story but i did really love it. Combat is fun, running, jumping or driving around feels good and I really loved most of the stories, sidequests and side-characters. Still, certain plot points, the ending and Ava left a sour taste in my mouth. I will probably go through this game again with a different Vault Hunter and try the DLC, however. Because that's how much I enjoyed the game.    … Expand
  88. phoeniix23
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    I bought the Super Deluxe Edition on PS4 on Day One and have been playing since. I'm level 23 right now and having a blast playing the campaign SOLO. I did not try local splitscreen co-op nor online co-op. Here's my take so far.

    If you love everything about Borderlands 1, 2, Pre-Sequel and Tales, you WILL, without a doubt, love Borderlands 3. To me, it is THE best Borderlands    I bought the Super Deluxe Edition on PS4 on Day One and have been playing since. I'm level 23 right now and having a blast playing the campaign SOLO. I did not try local splitscreen co-op nor online co-op. Here's my take so far.

    If you love everything about Borderlands 1, 2, Pre-Sequel and Tales, you WILL, without a doubt, love Borderlands 3. To me, it is THE best Borderlands experience. It improves so much from the previous games.

    1. Fast travel
    Previous games had me backtracking so much! It became so frustrating to undertake a quest, complete it and finding myself having to trek back across the map to another location. I would just quit the game and restart to get back to a fast travel point. In BL3, you can fast travel anytime, anywhere. Just open the map, and BOOM! Fast travel anywhere. This is a game changer for me.

    2. Exploration
    This time, it's more rewarding to explore the full map, uncovering every inch of it. BL1 & 2 felt empty, where the rewards for exploring were just Echo Logs and Vault Symbols etc. This time, you're rewarded not just with Echo Logs, but Collectibles/Crew Challenges that give you useful loot! Plus the game is so gorgeous and the diverse landscapes made exploration enjoyable.

    3. Characters
    Admittedly, so far, the antagonist twins aren't as compelling as Handsome Jack but they're passable. However, I am more attached to characters from previous games like Lilith & Co. So for me, I am enjoying the main campaign just because I'm finding out more about what happened to them since the last games, what's going on right now and what will happen to them. You are also rewarded with a lot of dialog when you keep prompting each NPC. The previous games usually had 1-2 lines of dialog per prompt, but BL3 definitely put in the effort in fleshing out NPCs more.

    4. Loot
    OMG, the loot!!! It is the bread and butter of this game! Gunplay and gameplay is so so so satisfying. I'm playing as Moze, having played Sirens in the previous games, and oh man am I enjoying myself. I cannot wait to max out Moze and then try out Fl4k, Zane and Amara in other playthroughs. I usually don't care for the other character besides my main, but BL3 made me intrigued. You also get rewarded for using guns from each manufacturer. So if your favorite type of gun is from Maliwan or Jakobs, these companies will send you special loot for being a loyal customer! It's just so rewarding, and the pace that I get new loot before I got bored with what I currently have is perfect.

    5. Music
    The music is excellent. Very chill and relaxing. The Sanctuary3 music somehow reminded me of The Matrix.

    6. Customization
    There's a huge variety of cosmetics and customization you make on your charater, guns and vehicles. I especially love the gun skins and trinkets which is something new, cos you see your weapon 100% of the time so being able to customize them is cool! Also, I do not see any intrusive microtransactions in game whatsoever, unlike games like AC Odyssey, Origins, Battlefield, Destiny, COD, etc. It feels like an old school looter shooter to the core!

    7. Bosses
    Man some of the bosses so far are pretty cool! And kinda tough for a normal difficulty. I cannot wait for True Vault Hunter Mode.

    8. Stability
    On single player campaign playing on SOLO on my original PS4, the game has been super smooth with no crashes and bugs since Day 1. 30fps gameplay is good enough for this generation. I wasn't expecting 60fps so I was fine with the gameplay.

    So yeah, having played about 30+ hours so far and not nearing the end yet, it has been an awesome experience. If you love the Borderlands series and play solo, this is a MUST BUY!

    EDIT (Oct 26): I just beat the campaign at Level 44 with most side quests completed and some collectibles left. What a game! So much content, so much fun! I'm finishing up the remaining side quests, Circles of Slaughters, Proving Grounds and finding all collectibles. I'm also playing at a new difficulty level called Mayhem mode. Mayhem1 is tough and makes the game so much more challenging and forces me to change my approach. I tried the highest tier, Mayhem3, just for fun, and it is NOT fun. Bordering on impossible. I find myself now finding better gear to challenge myself at Mayhem3. If you're familiar with Torment levels in Diablo3, Mayhem mode is similar. Mayhem mode also has modifiers that affect your current game session, things like more SMG, shotgun damage, less crit, pistol damage etc.

    I haven't even started a 2nd playthrough on True Vault Hunter Mode. I'm guessing TVHM at Mayhem3 will be the Bloodborne of shooter looters!

    Feeling very excited to improve my Moze into the ultimate badass. This almost feels like Goku training at 100x gravity.

    Awesome game, one of my favorite gaming experiences of the year, along with Control.

    Oh, not to mention the current free Halloween content, Bloody Harvest! I'm having a ball of a time, even after 100+ hrs of gameplay.    … Expand
  89. AlexMoscow
    Sep 24, 2019
    0
    Not unplayable but not far off. All of the joy is leached out by the unending stutter. Cut scenes are a shambles. Moment to moment gunplay is frustrating and aiming down the sites is utterly broken. I wasn't looking for a deep gaming experience. I knew what I was getting into. I have very little time to play games these days and so Borderlands is the perfect short bursty shooterNot unplayable but not far off. All of the joy is leached out by the unending stutter. Cut scenes are a shambles. Moment to moment gunplay is frustrating and aiming down the sites is utterly broken. I wasn't looking for a deep gaming experience. I knew what I was getting into. I have very little time to play games these days and so Borderlands is the perfect short bursty shooter experience. Stupid, over the top and more guns than you can shake a stick at. What an utter disappointment. 2K/Gearbox get your act together. It's been over a week since release and still no fix. Do not buy this game until it's been patched.… Expand
  90. jerkface910
    Sep 26, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. At first I really didn't like this installment in the Borderlands franchise but the solid core gameplay grew on me until now I'm firmly hooked. The bedrock loop of the game, 'shooting an insane arsenal of fun guns and collecting loot' is undeniably dialed in. The guns are cool, they have great little animated features, and there is something for everyone. Also, unlike many loot shooters, when you find a gun you really like you can actually use it for a good chunk of hours instead of it immediately being obsolete.
    The graphics seem dated to me, and some of the design choices are just bad, like the way they use an actual actress for the sirens' voices in your head.
    The enemy variety is really impressive, especially in side quests, where you might encounter a unique boss monster at the end of a seemingly mundane quest chain. Just when I thought I had seen everything the game had for me to shoot at, they would introduce something new.
    I loved the postgame difficulty sliders, which let you adjust the perfect sweet spot for mopping up side quests and other activities. This is a genius idea and I wish more games implemented it. The new mayhem modes are fun and I do get way better loot out of them.
    The Circle of Slaughter mode is one of my favorites and can be extremely challenging. Some of them can take upwards of two hours, and it's CONSTANT fighting action. Also some have very cool unique bosses not seen in the regular story mode, so it's worth it to play through them all!
    The biggest downside of the game for me is the comedy. It's bad. So bad. And I say that not only as a fan of comedy, but as a professional comedy writer. So many of the jokes are dated it makes me cringe. I remember Claptrap fondly from BL1 and 2 but he was immediately grating in this game. His schtick has worn very thin. Also there are multiple characters doing a terrible Deadpool impression, the chief offender being Vaughn, who might be my most-hated character in any game. If there was paid DLC that was simply, 'Murder Vaughn', I would buy it. If there were expensive microtransactions that let me delete him from the game, I would happily pay for them. He sucks. That said, the comedy beats eventually turn into white noise as you keep playing, and there are a few clever jokes in there. I especially like the enemies' dying words.
    Other gripes are the loading screen before the titles are even finished, the unskippable cutscenes (in 2019?) and the insane lag issues with pulling up your Echo screen. Changing your loadout in the midst of battle is basically a guaranteed death, and that sucks.
    Still, if you want a loot shooter with an insane variety of enemies and a ton of postgame content, this is a great game.    … Expand
  91. Casull
    Sep 23, 2019
    3
    on low setting game has massive frame rate issues... read again LOW. Played 50 min , bugs encountered, quit, uninstall . I recommend you do not buy the game now. Maybe after they fix it.
    Shame on the devs for releasing the game in this state....AMATEURS!!!
    I am a fan of the borderland series and because of this i hope Randy Pitchford chokes and the epic sheet dude.
  92. Debris44
    Sep 23, 2019
    9
    It's more Borderlands with some quality of life enhancements. Graphics are pretty sharp, story is nothing outstanding but still reminiscent of the Borderlands universe, loot shooter gameplay loop is still fun, and co-op play is where you get most of the enjoyment. No reason not to like this game if you liked the first two & the Pre-Sequel.
  93. Liquidspider
    Sep 23, 2019
    10
    There are games out there that are not fun... you either have to pay to win, or you can't complete the game unless you have certain gear or weapons, basically glitches in the game. Those are the games where you say "Why can't they just make this game fun?" Borderlands 3 (all of them really) is just fun.
  94. Knight__Solair
    Sep 28, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A worthy 3rd entry in the Borderlands series.
    Fun gameplay and a great game overall. Pros: gunplay is good, guns sound great, music is awesome and the addition of mayhem Mode was a cool idea. Vault hunters play very differently overall, collecting all the little things such as claptrap parts or typhon logs etc are actually fun rather than annoying, weapon dmg is balanced very well. Cons: main story is good but not as good as borderlands 2, Menu is laggy, The characters aren't really balanced well (FL4K is op af and Zane is litteral trash for example) and mayhem Mode does nerf your own dmg output instead of tweaking enemy mechanics which isn't really the best way to make it harder.    … Expand
  95. FC_Smith
    Sep 25, 2019
    8
    Awesome sequel to borderlands series but is completely riddled with bugs just like every new game to come out. Crashes ALOT, lost progress, guns that disappear from your inventory. If you want story and fun you got it, if you want to 100% keep everything you've worked for this ain't it
  96. sndesign
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    Just FYI, everyone complaining about this game is playing split screen on a standard machine. Apparently making an old machine render two next-gen games simultaneously doesn't produce great results. Lol... People are silly. The game is amazing. Don't listen to the trolls. Play online like a real gamer or buy a second machine. #couchcoopislame
  97. seatramper2000
    Sep 15, 2019
    1
    The lack of vertical splitscreen has made the best co-op game on the market now a total disaster. For those of us that actually like to play with another human being, in the same room even, Gearbox and 2k have really messed up. Spend that $100 on dinner and a movie.
  98. Thaksin
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    Лучший лут шутер, в который я играл за долгое время достоин оценки 10/10.
    Играл в: Destiny, Warframe, Anthem, Diivision и вторую часть этой серии, но не до играл до конца.
    Не смотря на минусы в просадке FPS, игра все равно чувствуется как качественный продукт игроделов, патчи накатят и все будет так как она заслуживает, а не как ее закидали пользователи сомнительной критикой. + Пушек    Лучший лут шутер, в который я играл за долгое время достоин оценки 10/10.
    Играл в: Destiny, Warframe, Anthem, Diivision и вторую часть этой серии, но не до играл до конца.
    Не смотря на минусы в просадке FPS, игра все равно чувствуется как качественный продукт игроделов, патчи накатят и все будет так как она заслуживает, а не как ее закидали пользователи сомнительной критикой.
    + Пушек много и все чувствуются очень хорошо, по эмоциям и количеству ярче и круче пред.частей и других игр;
    + Огромные карты и простор для исследований;
    + Богатый выбор развития персонажа (ветка талантов) и не плохой выбор в целом персонажей;
    + Динамика боев, за счет паркура и подкатов, выше стала и подкаты интересней чем в Destiny.
    + Игра в CO-OP! Мой друг 5, я 50 и при этом что я, что он получаем удовольствие от игры, получая вызов и FUN от совместной игры, а не так что он скучает пока я все уничтожаю у него и где он постоянно падает, играя у меня.

    Минусы субъективны и от меня все же:
    - За счет огромных карт, проседает порой динамика стрельбы, ибо на противников надо еще наткнуться.
    - Моуз как перснаж, проседает в сравнению с другими, потому что анимация та же раз за разом (садится в меху), меняется только оружие, в отличие от других, где ты видишь разную анимацию.    … Expand
  99. Lole4ka
    Sep 27, 2019
    10
    Ждал игру довольно долго и ожидания были большие. Конечно, не все ожидания оправдались, но игра имеет не так много недостатков, как многие говорят. Да, технические проблемы имеют место быть, но все не так страшно, и легко исправляется патчами(думаю через месяц технических проблем не останется). С оптимизацией тоже все нормально, требования как у многих игр 2019 года, не ниже, ни выше. ЯЖдал игру довольно долго и ожидания были большие. Конечно, не все ожидания оправдались, но игра имеет не так много недостатков, как многие говорят. Да, технические проблемы имеют место быть, но все не так страшно, и легко исправляется патчами(думаю через месяц технических проблем не останется). С оптимизацией тоже все нормально, требования как у многих игр 2019 года, не ниже, ни выше. Я (1080+R52600X+32GB RAM) смог без проблем пройти игру в 60 fps 1440p, и встретил всего 2-3 просадки кадров, по багам-только баги со звуком и 1 раз был баг с квестом(Следы великанов) и пришлось перезапустить игру. Игра достойное продолжение серии, которую стоит пройти. Относительно EGS-не вижу никаких проблем с эксклюзивностью, игра то одна, какая разница как её запускать?… Expand
  100. GordonBandos
    Sep 27, 2019
    10
    Fantastic game, definitely recommend. The nostalgic vibe this game gives off brings me back to the good old days of borderlands 1.
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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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