Borderlands: The Handsome Collection

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  1. Allthat
    Mar 24, 2015
    9
    It's the award wining Borderlands 2 in 1080p plus the Borderlands: Pre-sequel also in 1080p with all the DLC included, all for the price of one game. That in my opinion is a steal. Go get this game, there is no reason not to. Also the new four player split screen is way better than anyone expected. It is truly a very handsome collection.
  2. Maspain8707
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    These are high quality remakes of great games, that also happen to include a TON of DLC for the price of one game. If you also take into account the sheer amount of game play to be had hours-wise, this is a steal. Especially if you haven't already played the originals. Hard to argue with that for 60 bucks.
  3. Dethbringerx
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    This is a great Value, there is not another game out there that can compete with the amount of content here, its well over 200+ hours and that just the first play through. I already owned the previous games on the 360, you can transfer your saves to the XBone, which is great so you can continue your characters. the same applies to ps3 to ps4.
  4. Lukestrn
    Apr 6, 2015
    10
    This is a great remake for the next gen consoles. Graphics and mechanics are sharper and more fluent. DLC is massive and countless hours can be spent in this classic series.
  5. Sneaky-Iguana
    Apr 3, 2015
    9
    This game is priceless for anyone who havent played borderlands before. Incredibly replayable and enjoying but have some minor technical problems which keeps it from being ''Perfect''
  6. gamingfanatic
    Apr 8, 2015
    8
    A month ago if you asked me about Borderlands i would say something like oh no i ain't going near those games or they are not for me but playing this game has really opened my eyes to this franchise and it has got me interested and wanted to learn more about the franchise and knowing that a Borderlands 3 is on the way sounds very promising to me.

    Next-gen enhanced games Borderlands    A month ago if you asked me about Borderlands i would say something like oh no i ain't going near those games or they are not for me but playing this game has really opened my eyes to this franchise and it has got me interested and wanted to learn more about the franchise and knowing that a Borderlands 3 is on the way sounds very promising to me.

    Next-gen enhanced games Borderlands 2/Pre-Sequel are so much fun to play and is definitely worth taking the time to play especially if you are a fan of the franchise who loves going back to play them all again. co-op missions are enjoyable and even going solo is just as great. I would definitely say buy this game but just make sure that it is the sort of thing that you want as Borderlands is very unique style in my opinion, something never really seen anywhere else. Had a few technical issue plus couple glitches but apart from that a great game!    … Expand
  7. Grubstep
    Jan 9, 2016
    10
    Borderlands 2 and The Pre-Sequel were both amazing games with a ton of content even more with DLC added. This year Gearbox made the excellent choice to remaster them and move them to next gen consoles in one package.
    The gameplay is excellent and never slows down with you constantly being shot at and finding loot everywhere.
    I remember the stories being great. The sound design is great    Borderlands 2 and The Pre-Sequel were both amazing games with a ton of content even more with DLC added. This year Gearbox made the excellent choice to remaster them and move them to next gen consoles in one package.
    The gameplay is excellent and never slows down with you constantly being shot at and finding loot everywhere.
    I remember the stories being great.
    The sound design is great with solid voice acting and great music.
    The lasting appeal is HUGE with this game. The game comes with all the DLC for both remasters. You could easily sink over 100 hours into Borderlands 2 by playing through the game with every Vault Hunter and then you get the Pre-Sequel included and all of this for 60 dollars. Go out and buy this game.    … Expand
  8. smushkush
    Sep 7, 2015
    8
    Love Borderlands, and Borderlands 2 , hands down have gotten endless hours of playtime of the game. But Borderlands : TPS completely dropped the ball. The interactions just didn't have the charm of the first two installments. Also extremely frustrating that we paid for the PS3 versions, only to have the Handsome Collection for PS4 get released with no warning. At least they let us portLove Borderlands, and Borderlands 2 , hands down have gotten endless hours of playtime of the game. But Borderlands : TPS completely dropped the ball. The interactions just didn't have the charm of the first two installments. Also extremely frustrating that we paid for the PS3 versions, only to have the Handsome Collection for PS4 get released with no warning. At least they let us port our characters, but I feel that this was a total money grab. All in all, 8 stars (would be 10 without all the run around, and Borderlands 2 is a must have on all consoles).… Expand
  9. chr1so
    Oct 10, 2015
    10
    Haven't even played the pre-sequel yet but Borderlands 2 is deserving of at least a 9, and then the fact it's two games in one confirms the 10/10.
    There's a huge amount of loot, which turned me off at the start, but you end up searching for it everywhere after a while.
    I like how the enemies all have different weaknesses and therefore different guns work best on different enemies. Makes    Haven't even played the pre-sequel yet but Borderlands 2 is deserving of at least a 9, and then the fact it's two games in one confirms the 10/10.
    There's a huge amount of loot, which turned me off at the start, but you end up searching for it everywhere after a while.
    I like how the enemies all have different weaknesses and therefore different guns work best on different enemies. Makes it more interesting.
    Definitely a winner for anyone who hasn't played it on last gen already    … Expand
  10. itchipod
    Dec 25, 2017
    10
    Very bang for the buck. Lots of content, no cash-grabs, and a large hours of playtime waiting for you.
  11. Mac2311
    Jun 20, 2017
    10
    I'm writing this review about the true gem in this collection and that's Borderlands 2. The pre-sequel was horrible and can go unplayed and you are still getting a ton of bang for your buck.

    Destiny be damned. This is a more fun looting world to live in. the story and characters are so well put together you can actually feel the love and care the creators felt for them. It's wild fun    I'm writing this review about the true gem in this collection and that's Borderlands 2. The pre-sequel was horrible and can go unplayed and you are still getting a ton of bang for your buck.

    Destiny be damned. This is a more fun looting world to live in. the story and characters are so well put together you can actually feel the love and care the creators felt for them.

    It's wild fun to play. a large game already then adding 4 large DLCs onto it has made this world deep, complex, and interesting.

    The replay value alone is insane. its been roughly 7 years since it came out on last gen consoles and still to this day I still play it quite a bit.

    I just take it as the Pre-sequel got put on the disk on accident. feel free to completely ignore it.    … Expand
  12. Thegodfatherson
    Apr 1, 2015
    10
    We all wanted a nextgen Borderlands. Well, Borderlands 3 couldn't make it to the party, but last year's The Pre Sequel calmed my itch of looting and grinding, but I wanted to play on my PS4 with better controls and graphics rather than on my Xbox 360. Borderlands: The Handsome Collection is the answer to that. You get Borderlands, Borderlands 2, All the DLC for both games, and The PreWe all wanted a nextgen Borderlands. Well, Borderlands 3 couldn't make it to the party, but last year's The Pre Sequel calmed my itch of looting and grinding, but I wanted to play on my PS4 with better controls and graphics rather than on my Xbox 360. Borderlands: The Handsome Collection is the answer to that. You get Borderlands, Borderlands 2, All the DLC for both games, and The Pre Sequel. That for a good value and they are all HD Remastered versions made for nextgen consoles. Seriously, I loved it, it was like a wet dream for me. I love the characters, story and the brilliant shooter mechanics. It was a privilege to get back to Pandora and the Moon and blow **** up and grind for loot. I spent more than 50 hours in Borderlands 2 and to do that on PS4 again, but in a better condition.....Unbelievably Awesome. I loved it. If you haven't experienced Borderlands before, these two versions are the best way to play them currently. With all the awesome DLC, 3 full games, remastered. This is a Borderlands lover's dream and you should play it if you have a PS4. Totally worth it. Gearbox hits the right notes each time with a release.… Expand
  13. MultiJWalking
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    First of all, for the amount of money you're paying, its like stealing. I almost feel bad about buying this game. Not only do you get all the DLC for Borderlands 2 but also the Season Pass for upcoming DLC for The Pre-Sequal. Adding hundreds of hours to the already jam-packed-with-things-to-do game. This is a must buy if you haven't played a borderland game.
  14. NavyBean
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    Bozos give this a negative review because it doesn't meet some EXACTING standard that they don't even apply to themselves in life. Two games and all the DLC for one price. Your diaper is full and your homework is due. Make a change.
  15. Rox22
    May 1, 2015
    7
    Don't get me wrong, I adore the Borderlands games. Heck, I bought BL2 on the 360, PS3 and again with the Handsome collection just so I could play it again on the PS4.

    If you have never played BL2 and BL:TPS then this collection is a mandatory purchase. Two excellent games plus ALL the DLC make it the best collection ever in terms of sheer content, even at full retail price. With that    Don't get me wrong, I adore the Borderlands games. Heck, I bought BL2 on the 360, PS3 and again with the Handsome collection just so I could play it again on the PS4.

    If you have never played BL2 and BL:TPS then this collection is a mandatory purchase. Two excellent games plus ALL the DLC make it the best collection ever in terms of sheer content, even at full retail price.

    With that said, if you played these games on the last gen systems, then the next gen versions are almost exactly the same. There is no new content, like next gen exclusive content which is surprising as that would have made the collection more enticing to those still on the fence. Sure the local 4 player co-op is a nice addition but mostly needless at this point. Why play split screen (squinting at your corner of the screen and trying not to get distracted by what's happening in the other corners) when you can just join games online and enjoy the entirety of your screen.

    The next issue I wish to address are the visuals. BL:TPS does look a bit nicer on the PS4 than it did on the PS3, but not by much. BL2 however does not look better at all, at least not in anyway noticeable. In fact, the "cut scenes" look a little worse, as if the port to the PS4 wasn't agreeing with them. Basically the PS4 version of BL2 is a slightly inferior port of its PS3/XB360 counterparts in terms of visuals.

    Individually, each game retains the same scores they got on the last gen, not to mention I am glad these games got a PS4 release as that will keep the franchise relevant to those whose first console is a PS4 or X-1, that and it gave me a solid reason to play through these games again. However, due to the lack of innovation and the sub par BL2 port I do feel I need to penalize the Handsome collection's overall score.

    Overall:
    Borderlands: The Handsome Collection was still just as fun to play on the current gen consoles as it was on the last, I was just really disappointed that it is essentially just a flat out port and didn't really do anything new (I don't count the local 4 player co-op as I see that as a new feature, not new content.)    … Expand
  16. NickWiser
    Mar 24, 2015
    9
    This game is seriously a steal. I don't know how people can say that this is a gimmick for money by 2K and Gear Box. This is a present for Borderlands fans and an incredible experience for players new to the Borderlands collection. As others have stated, all the DLC's plus cross saves between systems? This game is a huge steal. Referring to the launch date's of these games, this is overThis game is seriously a steal. I don't know how people can say that this is a gimmick for money by 2K and Gear Box. This is a present for Borderlands fans and an incredible experience for players new to the Borderlands collection. As others have stated, all the DLC's plus cross saves between systems? This game is a huge steal. Referring to the launch date's of these games, this is over $200 worth of content. I imagine people will easily spend over 200 hours between the two games as well. I have beaten Borderlands 2 on the PS3, and unfortunately sold my PS3, forgetting to keep my saved data. Regardless, I am still going to play through BL2 again. I played the original Borderlands on the MacBook a few weeks ago prior to The Handsome Collection's release. Now, the only game that I haven't played is the Pre-Sequel and I look forward to spending time on that. Also, I have never played any of the BL2 DLC's and now I have all of them right at my fingertips! Borderlands is an incredible collection that every FPS, RPG, and console fan needs to get their hands on. Due to the lack of sufficient games released this year for the PS4, I don't see how anybody can be complaining. But hey, to each his own! All I know is that I'm going to have a blast playing this series. So much content packed into such a little disk. Thank you 2K and Gear Box for bringing this wonderful series to next gen consoles. Now all I have to do is figure out how I'm going to manage my time between The Handsome Collection and Bloodborne!… Expand
  17. Ghoster
    Apr 3, 2015
    10
    That games was awesome on PC, but unplayable on PS3 and Vita because of bad FOV and FPS. With high resolution and good FPS this game become fully playable on consoles! Pre-Sequel is not good as B2, but hope they will fix everything and make B3 truly awesome!
  18. SkipTheCutscene
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    Probably the most fun to be had on a next gen console. This game gets everything right. The graphics may not have the resolution and fidelity as Destiny, but the art direction is better. The acting and voice overs in Borderlands blow every other game out of the water (especially Peter Dinklage's monotonous droning on in Destiny.) Didn't realize this was gonna be an anti-Destiny rant when IProbably the most fun to be had on a next gen console. This game gets everything right. The graphics may not have the resolution and fidelity as Destiny, but the art direction is better. The acting and voice overs in Borderlands blow every other game out of the water (especially Peter Dinklage's monotonous droning on in Destiny.) Didn't realize this was gonna be an anti-Destiny rant when I started - and frankly, I LIKE Destiny... but Borderlands is better in just about every way. It's easier to get into a multiplayer game unlike certain aspects of Destiny which just don't work for lone wolf types looking to get into a game with strangers. Overall, there's just way more creativity involved in Borderlands; the art, the writing, the acting, the guns - oh, man, the guns! Overall, an absolutely essential title for every next gen console owner.… Expand
  19. Trunks252
    Mar 25, 2015
    9
    I reviewed the original versions of these games and had few negative things to say. This collection is worth over $200, so the value here is astounding. The visuals are noticeably better, with a higher resolution and fps to boot. There's also more gameplay features, such as 4 player split screen. All things considered, any Borderlands fan would be happy to own this. This is also a greatI reviewed the original versions of these games and had few negative things to say. This collection is worth over $200, so the value here is astounding. The visuals are noticeably better, with a higher resolution and fps to boot. There's also more gameplay features, such as 4 player split screen. All things considered, any Borderlands fan would be happy to own this. This is also a great place for newcomers to start. Just read up on the plot of the first game.… Expand
  20. TheFrostyPen
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    Giving a review score of ZERO means you think the game literally is unplayable garbage to the max. So if you have been ABLE to play a game for more than 1 continuous minute without a crash...then it at least deserves a 1. But no, these immature boys and girls are rating emotionally and giving ZERO scores. Here is a tip: Nobody cares that your personal panties are in a bunch. Try ratingGiving a review score of ZERO means you think the game literally is unplayable garbage to the max. So if you have been ABLE to play a game for more than 1 continuous minute without a crash...then it at least deserves a 1. But no, these immature boys and girls are rating emotionally and giving ZERO scores. Here is a tip: Nobody cares that your personal panties are in a bunch. Try rating intelligently instead of trying to hurt the devs emotionally with your throw up.… Expand
  21. MCzar
    Mar 24, 2015
    9
    This game is a great idea. For fans of the series, they can play it all for less and on next-gen. For people who have never played either games in this bundle, it is not only an amazing deal, but hours and hours of good content. My personal opinion on both games are 8.5/10 for Borderlands 2 and 7/10 for the Pre-Sequel, but the DLC's and the price make up for all the mistakes. A must buy.
  22. daiksa
    Mar 25, 2015
    10
    2 games with all of the DLC for the Price of one, 1080p and 60fps in nearly all aspects. Two game sthat received great reviews upon initial release... 10/10 all the way. Great gameplay. Good story. Awesome characters! Love this game!
  23. DSouls_guy
    Apr 10, 2015
    10
    Borderlands 2 was my game of the year when I first got it on launch day on ps3 and xbox 360, I played bl2 forever and now that it's available for ps4 with 60fps and 1080p native and all dlc and bl PR-S I'm sold..this is a much needed update for an already ground breaking series and is really worth the 60 price tag. I I haven't played the prequel yet so i'm not sure about how that is butBorderlands 2 was my game of the year when I first got it on launch day on ps3 and xbox 360, I played bl2 forever and now that it's available for ps4 with 60fps and 1080p native and all dlc and bl PR-S I'm sold..this is a much needed update for an already ground breaking series and is really worth the 60 price tag. I I haven't played the prequel yet so i'm not sure about how that is but i'm sure its good.… Expand
  24. rtfmoz
    Mar 29, 2015
    9
    I own the PC version of this game and loved it there. But bringing it to the console in this way is the next level. Not only do we have two games but every single extra that was ever made will be included with them. I have never heard of half of these extras and am looking forward to exploring what they are in this complete edition of both games. Its really is a must for the gamers shelfI own the PC version of this game and loved it there. But bringing it to the console in this way is the next level. Not only do we have two games but every single extra that was ever made will be included with them. I have never heard of half of these extras and am looking forward to exploring what they are in this complete edition of both games. Its really is a must for the gamers shelf and this is why...

    Borderlands 2 is fantastic, smooth and glorious in its faithful reproduction of the original. Having all the DLC rolled in brings extra character options which you may not have ever seen before. If you are new to the franchise you cannot go wrong with this title, its brings the genius of 2K games leading title to the big screen with all the laid back humor that comes with it. It is essentially a first person shooter with a storyline that doesn't take itself too seriously. For all that, it is widely considered one of the best FPS multiplayer experiences in the market today. The split screen is a nice feature but its the online multiplayer with your friends who can co-op into your game at any time that steals the show.

    For those who have the game and have played it, like myself, its a complete set of the game you know and love. Borderlands 2 looks magnificent on the big screen and there are a lot of options now with the DLC's thrown in. Many of which you have probably never seen. The Pre Sequel is also smooth as silk on the PS4 platform and with future DLC's rolled in you are pretty much setup for the ultimate FPS multiplayer mayhem from the comfort of your lounge room. Borderlands with DTS sound and crystal clear picture on the large screen is really an experience. But if you don't like the up front price then wait a few months and pick it up on sale for 1/3 less. It certainly is a game you will be coming back to because there is always something you have yet to find in this game with easter eggs peppered throughout the series... it's full of stars!

    In regards to the original Borderlands, 2K have said that if this edition proves to be a commercial success then they may well remaster the first game of the series. So this is like a toe in the water so to speak.    … Expand
  25. ctn1187
    Mar 31, 2015
    8
    Missed the boat on the older generations. Never played them on my ps3. I have a ps4 now and have been gaming much more. Just bought Last of Us, Bloodborne, GTA V, and this. Really digging the game so far. It's definitely a fun game with lots to do and the girl at the store wasn't kidding. Really seems like I got my money's worth with all of the DLC.
  26. CoreGamer1408
    May 20, 2020
    7
    Two games and a lot of DLC all in one package. Borderlands 2 was a fun, wild, wacky sociable shooter looter. With loads of silly characters and silly dialogue. Oh and having one of the best villains in video gaming history to hate on really helped. This game really shines as co-op PvE experience. Easy to jump in and out with a very simple gameplay structure. The missions, maps, leveling,Two games and a lot of DLC all in one package. Borderlands 2 was a fun, wild, wacky sociable shooter looter. With loads of silly characters and silly dialogue. Oh and having one of the best villains in video gaming history to hate on really helped. This game really shines as co-op PvE experience. Easy to jump in and out with a very simple gameplay structure. The missions, maps, leveling, shooting, looting and driving mechanics all work together very well. I have played B2 to its conclusion on 360, PC and now PS4. One of the most fun repayable games I have ever played in co-op, but in solo mode not so much.

    Shame the Presequel is such a tryhard wannabe. Yeah it looks a prettier game, but that is about all it has got going for it.    … Expand
  27. Gamexpert
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    What should i say about this...
    At first i like to tell to everyone who is complaining about the missng Borderlands 1 , this right here is enough material for a full price.
    It looks quite a bit better than before, and with all those DLC, there is so much to do.
    10/10 is not enough, this is a Must-Buy Collection everyone should have. :)
  28. spddrcr
    Mar 26, 2015
    5
    If I was reviewing this game on the game play alone it would no doubt get a 10 but as a remaster this game barely breaks a 5. where to start? like others have pointed out the PC version of borderlands 2 goes on sale all the time for under 10 bucks. the pre sequel has been down to the 15 dollar range as well.
    The pre sequel has some stuttering issues on the xbox 1. the anti aliasing is    If I was reviewing this game on the game play alone it would no doubt get a 10 but as a remaster this game barely breaks a 5. where to start? like others have pointed out the PC version of borderlands 2 goes on sale all the time for under 10 bucks. the pre sequel has been down to the 15 dollar range as well.
    The pre sequel has some stuttering issues on the xbox 1. the anti aliasing is horrible and the frame rate lags even in single player. So far my experience with borderlands 2 has been good as it is playable and there is no laggy frame rate issues.
    But with that said the actual back-end of the game is a mess. transferring saves doesn't work as it was supposed to. I have over 2600 hours into borderlands 2 on the 360 alone and was kind of pissed to find my B.A.R. didn't transfer over neither did my 100+ golden keys.
    the game interface wasn't really that big of a deal to me, but i can see where others are upset. paying 60 bucks for what is basically a scaled down PC version is kinda lame on gearboxes part. but i guess this just wouldn't be a gearbox game if there wasn't some sort of deceit bundled in.    … Expand
  29. Denzelco
    Mar 25, 2015
    10
    BUY it! with the price of this game $59.99 your crazy not to buy it. Borderlands The Handsome Collection comes with Borderlands 2 and borderlands the pre-sequel with every DLC ever released this would be cost $399 for $59.99 you are getting everything. Borderlands T.H.C gets a 10/10
  30. ChiaFetus
    Mar 25, 2015
    6
    Meh. Everyone who is saying this is a steal has never had the opportunity to buy the GOTY edition on steam for less than 10 bucks. I got two copies, so me and my kid and wife could play. It doesn't look bad, but I certainly don't think it's worth 60 bucks. The anti aliasing is pretty rough on the PS4 edition and the lack of PhysX also kind of sucks. I really enjoy the Borderlands series,Meh. Everyone who is saying this is a steal has never had the opportunity to buy the GOTY edition on steam for less than 10 bucks. I got two copies, so me and my kid and wife could play. It doesn't look bad, but I certainly don't think it's worth 60 bucks. The anti aliasing is pretty rough on the PS4 edition and the lack of PhysX also kind of sucks. I really enjoy the Borderlands series, but this should have been $49.99 or below.… Expand
  31. BatmanDude
    Jul 26, 2015
    9
    Man, Borderlands is awesome and adicting, this is a really great bundle with 2 games and tons of DLC, i am not a fan of first person shooters but this game is just great
  32. Kryptiic
    Mar 27, 2015
    0
    This game is complete trash. One of the most boring first person shooters, Can't decide whether its open world or linear. And four player split screen lags like hell
  33. TehOne
    Mar 24, 2015
    0
    Even if two of play, why buy? It would have been better graphics? What to have a PS4 or Xbox 1? If you already have these games, because it is beyond me that nobody will buy again! If you do a favor, buy Bloodborne. If you have not purchased the next PS4 PS4, PS4 know it's unique, and. Thank You! 0 out 10
  34. SIPPIO
    Apr 5, 2015
    9
    -$VALUE$ is Irrelevant! So disregard ALL reviews that say ""all the free Dlc blah blah.. This NEVER HELPS ME DECIDE..
    ~~~TIME IS WORTH MORE THEN MONEY TO GAMERS! So it doesn't matter if the game were a fee playstation Plus game or not, because I won't like it anymore if it's free...what world do people pretend this is where a gamer is SOO broke to not afford $60.. I was! But times are    -$VALUE$ is Irrelevant! So disregard ALL reviews that say ""all the free Dlc blah blah.. This NEVER HELPS ME DECIDE..
    ~~~TIME IS WORTH MORE THEN MONEY TO GAMERS! So it doesn't matter if the game were a fee playstation Plus game or not, because I won't like it anymore if it's free...what world do people pretend this is where a gamer is SOO broke to not afford $60.. I was! But times are different..lol
    ---What good is all the DLC if the game is lame or crapycrap...

    ---If you are like me and stopped buying PS3 games when ""Borderlands THE PRE SEQUEL" came out then this is PRICELESS!!
    --what's funny is I was bored after and hour of The pre Sequel so I played Borderlands two with Guage. The only Vault Hunter I haven't played...and I don't notice a difference in looks.. I'm sure i would notice if I booted up the PS3 right now,,but whatevs. It's fun. And I didn't get to play all the borderlands 2 DLC..

    --my beef with borderlands is it gets old after so long..or maybe that's not fair..I want to play my newer more recent games instead....

    BUY THIS GAME PEOPLE! Because you know it, I know it, Gearbox knows it= Borderlands is fun and this collection means it can compete with all our other games.,I just wish my friends still played it..and I haven't played any way since but solo...

    ---Ps: the headhunter mini DLC are a w e s o m e.. The Halloween one is AMAZINGLY ADDICTING..THE MUSIC IS VERY HIGH QUALITY(that's why it got caps sorry mates). And the Zombie is funny as heck..
    --the Christmas one was super fun as well..I dRe say it but = TOO much loot in that one..
    --The thanksgiving one is easy to grind but boring,, and I didn't do valentines or whatever else...

    ---So I'm pretty happy with this game..and I have xboxOne too and that means I have lots of games to choose from. Right now it's assasins's Creed Black Flag(new to me) that pulled me away from this game...
    --final word So~~please don't use "value" anymore in reviews. Because we all know it's a steal/deal..gamers want to know how it holds up and if it's worth returning.....
    Thanks for reading, and remember to read my review with comedy in mind. I'm not serious. So flame Off :)    … Expand
  35. kito78
    Apr 22, 2015
    10
    It is my second try with borderlands 2. First time I was playing on a laptop and stopped after around 1 hour of messing around. I have found this game as a boring one. I have no idea why I bought it for PS4... But it was a great move. for a single player FPS this one is the best. Game atmosphere is great, music and graphics as well. it is quite expensive but it has a lot of content. For meIt is my second try with borderlands 2. First time I was playing on a laptop and stopped after around 1 hour of messing around. I have found this game as a boring one. I have no idea why I bought it for PS4... But it was a great move. for a single player FPS this one is the best. Game atmosphere is great, music and graphics as well. it is quite expensive but it has a lot of content. For me it's 10, but I would like to see borderlands 1 remake in the bundle as well.… Expand
  36. NinelNinel
    May 12, 2015
    0
    Отличная была игра, но ее никто не купит без русских субититров. В предыдущих частях были субтитры и люди играли с удовольствием. Без локализации эта игра в СНГ обречена на провал.
  37. fallouts
    Oct 24, 2015
    8
    A solid port of the PC version minus the Physx effects (which are very impressive). If you only played these games on last gen consoles, you are in for a real treat. The smooth crispy image with 60 FPS is a nice upgrade indeed, and both games have all the DLC. This one is sadly only a 8 because the pre-sequel is pretty underwhelming.
  38. RicBR
    Jul 10, 2019
    4
    Os jogos Borderlands estão entre os mais "overrated" da história. O gráfico é bonitinho e interessante nos primeiros minutos, mas o jogo logo se revela repetitivo e vazio. É um festival de inimigos chegando (não é divertido matá-los, e estamos falando de um fps), e o maldito "loot" em tudo quanto é canto.. Se vc acha divertido abrir dezenas de caixinhas após cada batalha, esse jogo é paraOs jogos Borderlands estão entre os mais "overrated" da história. O gráfico é bonitinho e interessante nos primeiros minutos, mas o jogo logo se revela repetitivo e vazio. É um festival de inimigos chegando (não é divertido matá-los, e estamos falando de um fps), e o maldito "loot" em tudo quanto é canto.. Se vc acha divertido abrir dezenas de caixinhas após cada batalha, esse jogo é para você! Você atira nos inimigos e é como se jogasse uma bolinha de papel neles, nem se mexem pra acusar o dano.. Os personagens são idiotas, todos meio loucos.. E o tal de Claptrap não é engraçado. Enfim, um jogo extremamente besta, que por algum motivo ganhou popularidade, mas não merece a fama. Talvez melhore um pouco jogando coop (não testei).… Expand
  39. Rocketman64
    May 13, 2016
    4
    Borderlands has passable combat and levels. The story is nothing special though the writing for the series has always been good. The game is not always funny, and in the end it is a time sink. While the package is a wonderful value and borderlands is fun with friends the game just isn't the best that can be offered and age does not treat it well. I have always been confused by the amountBorderlands has passable combat and levels. The story is nothing special though the writing for the series has always been good. The game is not always funny, and in the end it is a time sink. While the package is a wonderful value and borderlands is fun with friends the game just isn't the best that can be offered and age does not treat it well. I have always been confused by the amount of fame and praise the series has garnered, but hey, if get a few friends to play it with you, it's a nice way to spend an evening.… Expand
  40. treken1
    Nov 23, 2017
    0
    Creo que deberíamos extirpar los videojuegos con cell shading. Es la excusa para no hacer un nivel técnico aceptable. Lo siento, no pude acabarlo, y la historia no me atrapó en ningún momento. Lo irónico es que me gustó más la precuela que el 2, cuando la opinión pública dicta al contrario. Muerte al cell shading
  41. Lonit
    Sep 16, 2019
    4
    pre sequel should have been dlc for borderlands 2, it's just more of the same.
  42. GALACTICFUT
    Oct 6, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. De los mejores juegos de disparos en primera persona, es un videojuego de acción frenética en cada instante, enemigos inigualables, que mas podría decir es el mundo loco de Borderlands… Expand
  43. DerGluffy
    Oct 22, 2019
    3
    Das Spiel macht überhaupt keinen Spaß und die Grafik ist der größte Kritikpunkt
  44. Captiosus
    Apr 7, 2015
    5
    Despite my quibbles with the way Borderlands 2 changed up the loot system and seemed to eschew the loot crawling of Borderlands 1 for a more 'raid boss' oriented approach with an over reliance on story, I generally felt it was a solid game. I was less enthused about The Pre-Sequel but it still seemed like a fun romp at its core, given that it was built on the original Borderlands 2. It'sDespite my quibbles with the way Borderlands 2 changed up the loot system and seemed to eschew the loot crawling of Borderlands 1 for a more 'raid boss' oriented approach with an over reliance on story, I generally felt it was a solid game. I was less enthused about The Pre-Sequel but it still seemed like a fun romp at its core, given that it was built on the original Borderlands 2. It's sad, then, that I feel compelled to knock The Handsome Collection down a few pegs. Why, you ask? Two words: Shoddy porting.

    Graphically, the game is a mess. Both Borderlands 2 and BL:TPS suffer severe frame rate problems and stuttering. These effects are especially pronounced with elemental effects and are reminiscent of the frame drops of Borderlands 1's corrosive weapons. You WILL regularly suffer points in the game where your frame rate will drop into the low 20s - perhaps even lower with more people. And it's not like the anti-aliasing, depth of field, or bloom effects are particularly top notch enough to justify these drops.

    Additionally, the sound is, at best, wonky in both games. In heavy firefights, it's not uncommon to have significant audio lag. It almost sounds as though the game just can't process all the audio channels it's trying to, so some sounds get clipped or muted outright.

    You could play it at 1080p with more consistent frame rates on PC at a much lower price tag. It's hard for me to recommend this version with these porting issues.    … Expand
  45. aspentitan
    Aug 16, 2021
    8
    The handsome collection contains Borderlands 2 and Borderlands Pre Sequel games and all their DLC. It does not contain the original Borderlands game. I have only completed the pre sequel game which is considered the most skippable game in the series so I wanted to review it cuz most people don't elaborate on why......first I wanna start with the good this is a typical fps-rpg hybrid heavenThe handsome collection contains Borderlands 2 and Borderlands Pre Sequel games and all their DLC. It does not contain the original Borderlands game. I have only completed the pre sequel game which is considered the most skippable game in the series so I wanted to review it cuz most people don't elaborate on why......first I wanna start with the good this is a typical fps-rpg hybrid heaven and the gameplay is smooth and glitch free. The pre sequel takes place in outer space which adds some gameplay variety. Here you have to rush to oxygen rich areas or your health depletes. In game you have o2 gadgets to equip as part of the loot so with better gear you can avoid the problems of oxygen depleted space vacuums. You can turn on oxygen beacons to advance map areas. Inside gravity is like normal Borderlands and outside you can jump and remain gliding much longer. Some enemies wear masks and headshots can devoid them of their oxygen. Apart from that this is the borderlands we all know. The story is meh and gets you to one area to another. The worlds are fast travelable, but/and map markers are still terrible. Some parts of the game was a fluke I found the areas to advance to. Fortunately there were only about three of these areas. Credit the quality of the game enuf I stuck around cuz these were very frustrating areas without consulting YouTube to cheat. Characters in the pre sequel were fantastic...6 new vault hunters I used the baroness and completed the game with her. I will want to replay the game with another vault hunter maybe claptrap next but it's a toss up......this is where borderlands shines. A great game once around and replay able as a new experience perhaps better, perhaps worse but fun to try...loot pickups in this game seemed ok however many times chests didn't auto collect. It wasn't game breaking but that's where my two point reduction came from apart from the mapping issue. Overall I noticed the game was designed to not have you stuck. I had a hard time with certain bosses and died repeatedly. You get some top up ammo (thumbs up) but not a full refill and the boss was somewhat faster to reduce in health up to your previous best assault on their health...As a game I appreciate that this game made the effort to keep the gameplay exactly challenging enough. Now if I rate this game an 8 and borderlands 2 is even better, and you can grab this game new for $20 I'd say that's a must buy.… Expand
  46. Sceptic
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Just when I had thought that I was all Borderlanded out,this arrives.With an improved framerate and a literal ton of bonuses,this upgrade cannot be ignored if your're a fan.
  47. Rizaloo
    Feb 1, 2019
    9
    Update - bugs were fixed shortly after release, making this a must-own for anyone who enjoys FPS-RPG hybrids.
  48. mearlam
    May 13, 2015
    8
    If you have not played this game before and like FPS then just get it, lots of content and you will have a great time. Just keep in mind it is not a serious game, it is sarcastic and loose.

    If you have then there is nothing new, just the same again which is fine by me.
  49. cdsmith7
    Oct 24, 2015
    10
    First I want to say I am a die hard fan of the Borderlands series. I have spent hundreds of hours in Borderlands 1 & 2 and was planning on spending even more time in the presequel. Unfortunately, what you will find in the presquel is what appears to be utter lack of effort and creativity. The missions do nothing to capture your attention, the characters are uninspiring and the neon cartoonFirst I want to say I am a die hard fan of the Borderlands series. I have spent hundreds of hours in Borderlands 1 & 2 and was planning on spending even more time in the presequel. Unfortunately, what you will find in the presquel is what appears to be utter lack of effort and creativity. The missions do nothing to capture your attention, the characters are uninspiring and the neon cartoon environments fall far short of the intriguing desolate landscapes in previous games. I give this collection a 5 because Borderlands 2 is a great game and the expansion packs will keep you playing for months.… Expand
  50. RedWulfr
    Dec 27, 2015
    7
    I have heard so much of this game so when i started to play i was automatically disappointed. Running around grabbing resources for a couple of clowns without any real reason isnt my bag of skates.
  51. Mothmaan
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    ez a játék nagyon karaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaj
  52. Basilone
    May 16, 2015
    8
    The framerate dips a little more than I would like or this would be a 10. Haven't even played the presequel yet but already got around 50 hours of play time on BL2 and the more you play the better the game gets unlike other games where you run out of content this game just gets better with more loot and higher levels making it easy to power level even more characters if you are playingThe framerate dips a little more than I would like or this would be a 10. Haven't even played the presequel yet but already got around 50 hours of play time on BL2 and the more you play the better the game gets unlike other games where you run out of content this game just gets better with more loot and higher levels making it easy to power level even more characters if you are playing with a friend. Really good value for the money.… Expand
  53. Pinchinator13
    Apr 2, 2015
    10
    It's everything you love about Borderlands, now on your PS4! I never had the chance to play the pre-sequel, making this a fantastic purchase. 4-player co-op runs beautifully, super happy to finally have a co-op game on PS4.
  54. HaloFever
    Aug 10, 2015
    8
    This bundle cannot be faulted for lack of content. The quality is another matter.

    The story is fun and the characters are funny. There are enemy types galore, vehicles, set pieces, alien locations, boss battles, and more weapons than could ever be reviewed. I love re-releases that include all of the DLC. Value wise, this is a winner (especially considering I bought the collection    This bundle cannot be faulted for lack of content. The quality is another matter.

    The story is fun and the characters are funny. There are enemy types galore, vehicles, set pieces, alien locations, boss battles, and more weapons than could ever be reviewed. I love re-releases that include all of the DLC. Value wise, this is a winner (especially considering I bought the collection digitally for $30).

    The quality is not top notch. The art style makes the last gen graphics look a game from 2 generations ago. My characters often became stuck in the environment. Areas seem massive but in reality are lots of small walled off areas connected by portals. Some of the events are also buggy, or at least you can say they are unreliable. At least the game is forgiving about things like death.

    The defining feature of Borderlands is the abundance of weapons. Random weapons are a fun idea, but just when I find a weapon I enjoy using, it is made obsolete by the constant increase in enemies' armor and health. After you finish the game, you see an announcement that says the real game has just begun. You can collect new weapons as long as you like, but what's the point after the story based challenge is complete?

    The game mechanic also forces players to partake in side missions in order to be "leveled" enough to complete the main mission. Some of the side missions are fun. Others are the same old boring delivery missions that have plagued these types of games since they were created. Maybe I'm jaded after almost a year of grinding in "Destiny". The fun isn't in the grind. I will go so far as to say that these grind happy games should offer a no-grinding mode for time sensitive players.

    My third complaint is no dig at Gearbox, but the collection is like food past the expiration date. The game collection begs to be played co-op in a time when there are no longer enough players to make co-op viable. The co-op is ingrained in the dialogue and cut-scenes which often mention absent parties. The Borderlands community has already moved on to games like "Destiny". Funny enough, most of my playtime was with friends I made while playing Destiny. Borderlands has a nice and simple manner of handing out gear. You can randomly match with strangers and if you do, play during the busy prime time hours or you may not find a match.    … Expand
  55. HenriqueV
    Sep 7, 2015
    6
    Borderlands 2 is a great game. Easily one of the best shooters I've played in years. Skill tree is very intuitive.

    Graphics are amazing, even considering its now running on PS4. Story is cool with many memorable characters. I just love the unique art style and sarcastic vibe the whole game. Its easily to say its one of the best good looking games ever made, but I have to admit I    Borderlands 2 is a great game. Easily one of the best shooters I've played in years. Skill tree is very intuitive.

    Graphics are amazing, even considering its now running on PS4. Story is cool with many memorable characters.

    I just love the unique art style and sarcastic vibe the whole game. Its easily to say its one of the best good looking games ever made, but I have to admit I thought the PS4 port could do a little better in this aspect.

    To other side we are talking a PS4 game released in 2015. Perhaps its was okay to forgive the bad vehicle gameplay and many "prince is in another castle" quests in 2012. The cutscenes are actually videos, and if that was already outdated in 2012, at this moment it makes the game look coming out of the museum.

    Borderlands 2: 8/10

    The Pre Qual is an uninspiring game. Very limited compared to Borderlands 2, smaller scenarios, many moments are just copy and paste from Borderlands 2, repetitive missions and annoying quests. Only graphics are an improvement from Bordelands 2. 4/10.

    Borderlands The Handsome Collection: 6/10. One last generation great game, plus one mediocre one, with all side content added.

    Overall decent release that should be played by those who never played Borderlands 2 before, a classic of Sci-Fi RPG.    … Expand
  56. Sharpshooter188
    Feb 2, 2017
    8
    Borderlands 2 + all dlc has enough merit in it's own right to be worth the price tag. Coupled with Pre-Sequel, this game is offering a lot of value here. Definitely one of the best loot games out there. Colorful schemes, ability systems for the most part work out well, and there is a decent story for both games. I would say that the only things truly keeping me from giving this game a 9 orBorderlands 2 + all dlc has enough merit in it's own right to be worth the price tag. Coupled with Pre-Sequel, this game is offering a lot of value here. Definitely one of the best loot games out there. Colorful schemes, ability systems for the most part work out well, and there is a decent story for both games. I would say that the only things truly keeping me from giving this game a 9 or 10 is the fact that not all characters are totally viable late game. They definitely fall into tiers in that area, even with the correct set ups. One more problem that I've had is that the final difficulty level is extraordinarily tough. You will dump mags into enemies and you will still be put down in just a few shots by basic or bad ass enemies.

    Set ups of gear and abilities become key on the hardest difficulty and it can be jarring as well incredibly frustrating. The mid difficulty and start game difficulty operate differently than the hardest difficulty, as you can still just kind of buff up your character and use basic strategies to take enemies down. Not so in the hardest difficulty. I cannot stress enough that you will definitely hit a wall when going from mid difficulty to hard.

    It actually turned me away from the game for a long while. I just play the mid difficulty to have my fun these days. Enemy levels cap at 50 on mid difficulty or close to that. Enemies on the hardest difficulty have 4x the health and actually regenerate health. So if you aren't putting out enough damage, the fights become ridiculous and every encounter is almost a boss fight.

    Also, as much as the game wants to tout having so many guns at your disposal, this is not the case. The game randomly generates stats and parts on guns and it won't be long before you realize that certain blue and gold grade weapons will be the way to go. Boiling "bazillions" of guns down to a few hundred. Which is still amazing. But I feel it's worth noting.

    You also want to be coordinating with a team if possible. Maybe not so much for the difficulty, but because I've personally encountered scenarios of people just standing in the main city just kind of chatting or screwing around with stats instead of going out and doing quests. But thats just my personal experience.

    Those things said, this game is still a lot of fun. Characters are memorable, especially the antagonist, for the most part as well as the world around you. A **** ton of content for the price tag. Highly recommended if you are into games with shooter and rpg elements.    … Expand
  57. Shiftian_Be
    Sep 1, 2015
    8
    Same old Borderlands : funny characters, fun and above all decent gameplay and a **** of weapons.
    The story is what keeps me intrested in a game and this one hardly was good enough to complete it a staggering 5 times to plat.
    Advisable buy if you've never touched it but if you did I just don't see the point. The game's strong point is said to be the fresh/fun coop, but it basicly    Same old Borderlands : funny characters, fun and above all decent gameplay and a **** of weapons.
    The story is what keeps me intrested in a game and this one hardly was good enough to complete it a staggering 5 times to plat.
    Advisable buy if you've never touched it but if you did I just don't see the point.

    The game's strong point is said to be the fresh/fun coop, but it basicly comes down to running around solo and hoarding weaponry before your buddy gets it. It doesn't promote coop in the least.

    That being said, good game.    … Expand
  58. Kai82
    Dec 31, 2019
    9
    Borderlands 2 the best loot shooter of its time and the good but inferior Pre-Sequel in one package. The Borderland games are a mixture of RPG and FPS. They are the best loot shooters in the genre and well acclaimed by fans and critics. Their main selling point is the RPG character development and loot system. The characters have unique abilities and skill trees. As you level up you getBorderlands 2 the best loot shooter of its time and the good but inferior Pre-Sequel in one package. The Borderland games are a mixture of RPG and FPS. They are the best loot shooters in the genre and well acclaimed by fans and critics. Their main selling point is the RPG character development and loot system. The characters have unique abilities and skill trees. As you level up you get new skills, stat boots and abilities. Some abilities branch the character in different directions so that two different builds are more like 2 separate characters. There are tons of options and you can keep experimenting with different set ups of skills, abilities and equipment (YouTube has lot of videos about builds). The loot system is great. You get a lot of loot in different rarities. It never fells cheap or to rewarding (good balance). Borderlands 2 is the superior game with better design, story and a great villain. The Pre-Sequel is pretty good but inferior. The most interesting part of the Pre-Sequel is the story of Handsome Jack, the villain of Borderlands 2. In the Pre-Sequel you learned how this initial good and heroic man became the bad guy. After it I understand his motives. He is the hero Pandora deserves. A big selling point is the dark humour of the games and the interesting and in some cases crazy characters. The graphic and music are fine. I accepted Cel Shading as the Borderlands art style and it will age very well. My only point of critic are the bugs in the Pre-Sequel. In some areas the game freezes and I had to reset the game. All progress was lost (5 to 10 Minutes each time). This happened multiple times in a row in multiple areas and I could only finish the parts by sheer luck. Overall I gave Borderlands 2 a 10/10 and the Pre-Sequel a 8/10. Combined this is a 9/10. I would recommended this game for its sheer amount of game play (The DLC are added in the package) and enjoyable play time.… Expand
  59. Artur95
    May 17, 2015
    9
    The game is old, but it appeared in a great moment for the PS4. There aren't many local multiplayer games that can support 3 or more players in the same console, Borderlands did it very well by adding 4 local coop which makes the game better and enjoyable. Also, it comes with ALL the DLC's which are stunning and BIG, specially the Tiny Tina ... best DLC i've ever seen (very complete).The game is old, but it appeared in a great moment for the PS4. There aren't many local multiplayer games that can support 3 or more players in the same console, Borderlands did it very well by adding 4 local coop which makes the game better and enjoyable. Also, it comes with ALL the DLC's which are stunning and BIG, specially the Tiny Tina ... best DLC i've ever seen (very complete). That's not all, for the last gen they made the Pre-sequel game, now it's added in the handsome collection.

    The game is very fun, looting in here is much better than Destiny, there are many creative main missions and side quests, re playability is very good, every time you level up you encounter to new enemies, weapons, armor and lots of things. It's really hard to get bored in this game, seriously!    … Expand
  60. TsukasaHiiragi
    Jun 12, 2019
    6
    A word of warning here, re-playing Borderlands 2 for example can leave a more sour taste for old veteran players returning in 2019, back in the day ~ BL2 was amazing looter shooter game, mostly because the competition in the genre was none-existent and we wasn't spoiled like we are now.

    After replaying BL2, its painfully obvious to see all the major flaws and highly frustrating    A word of warning here, re-playing Borderlands 2 for example can leave a more sour taste for old veteran players returning in 2019, back in the day ~ BL2 was amazing looter shooter game, mostly because the competition in the genre was none-existent and we wasn't spoiled like we are now.

    After replaying BL2, its painfully obvious to see all the major flaws and highly frustrating quest/level design that plagues the game, not to mention heavily padded content such as being forced to re-visit areas or super vague quests among other issues. Some areas can be downright annoying as hell, its highly possible..in fact highly likely you'll suffer the occasional 'unfair' death with enemies spawning right behind you and putting you in FFYL before you get a chance to react, some monsters are seriously overpowered especially in the DLCs.

    Some quests are really meant for co-op mode but are not labelled especially poorly labelled raid quests like in the Torque DLC, granted you can 'cheese' the battle to finish the DLC solo.

    As for the DLC, its 'free' which is nice but honestly ~ only a few of the DLC packs was ever any good such as Tiny Tina's assault on dragonkeep being perhaps the best one, the rest are either bad or just so-so.

    In a nutshell, with Borderlands 3 on the horizon many people who played the originals back on the PS3 might re-visit Pandora and this is my warning that re-playing could hurt your original conceptions of a great game, that being said ~ The handsome collection is still fun to play, with some re-playability for old veterans if raiding bosses and then battling to grab the 'shared loot'

    The pre-sequel isn't a bad game either, its just much more safer with less frustrating aspects to be honest, its got its share of issues but frankly its just a so-so game.    … Expand
  61. Phil_Panteleit
    May 19, 2015
    7
    The Pre Sequel was great. Jack was always a prick,LOL. Played the entire story and the majority of the side missions with a buddy and it was a lot of fun. Some side missions can seem the same but for the most part a very enjoyable experience. Gonna start part 2 tonight.
  62. tormentor55
    Mar 31, 2015
    10
    Listen. Borderlands 2 was awesome. Pre-sequel was....ok. Now you get both, completely remastered a d ALL DLC for BOTH games. (That's a crap ton of content.) Plus a decent story. Buy this instead of that **** known as Destiny.
  63. Muzzle131
    May 17, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So I'm mainly going to place my opinion on the pre sequel and I'll say this about Borderlands 2; it's good, moving on. So if it's unknown to you what happened in Borderlands 2 than the pre-sequel will be confusing for you the basic jest is there's a guy called Jack he's incredibly evil and a huge a**-h*** and on Pandora there's room for only one so you kill him. In the pre sequel however they decide to tell you (in more detail) about his uprising and how he became Handsome Jack. This seems to be a good idea, the problem is several plot holes or unclear 'things', you see (spoilers) Angel back in Borderlands 1 was an ai but in Borderlands 2 it comes out that she's actually a Siren and Jack's daughter, and in a echo recording he's still Handsome Jack (not Jack, there's a difference) and pulling the strings of everything yet it turns out (according to the pre-sequel) Jack turned into Handsome Jack AFTER the events of Borderlands 1 but the recording indicated this was before Borderlands 1 even with someone telling Jack to put his mask back on, confused? I sure am. Theres a bunch of these little flaws that depending on your need for the storytelling aspect of these games will irritate you, for me it's a pretty big let down as I feel like they're forcing us to feel sympathetic to Jack but I just got confused more than anything. So another thing about the story is the characters and how I generally don't care for most of them, we already know what happens to mostly everybody (save the narrator of the story, Athena) we play as NPCs from Borderlands 2 who are villains and you end up killing them so right off the bat I didn't care for any of them since I knew where they'd end up making me immediately detaching me from caring for them.
    So another big part of the game is the 'shoot n' loot' which is still there so if your here for that than go ahead, but they also added another part of the game as your on the moon that means zero gravity! And the constantly depleting oxygen supply you have... The zero G is great and is pretty fun to just jump shoot and stomp enemies but the constant draining oxygen sort of hampers the experience for me, one major thing that got me about this game was how cluttered and tight everything was, compared to Borderlands 2 (sorry for comparing them) there was the all important quiet time, kill a bunch of enemies and enjoy the sweet release of nothing just walk around looting exploring, here though the constant oxygen depletion meant I had to be quick which means I barely had time to myself and there was the constant quests are on my back with also a GIANT SPACE LAZER SHOOTING THE MOON!!! Making me feel like I had something constantly weigh on me to a certain point of where some jacka** asked me to do a mission I did it and the place was at the other end of the map with no detail of how to get there constantly shooting enemies with oxygen running out and then when I turn in the mission i get another telling me to go back and do something, at which point I said "F*** this!" and focused on the main story, but later on near the end stretch I was really hyped going into alien ruins with all my friends saying 'good luck' and I was super excited but the immersion was quickly destroyed when I saw a bunch of quest pop up making me want to rush through the game not giving a crap, I got this again when I went into said alien ruins thinking "HOLY COW THIS IS AMAZING!" But this was swept away as AGAIN! More quests showed up. And the ending, obviously brought no satisfying conclusion and bringing up more questions than answers all along the way. Needless to say this game fails in my eyes as a single player game, Co-op (as usually recommended for these games) is probably 100x better I'll never know because of how un-motivated I am to drag myself through the game that I already know how it ends up. Even with this I still say it's good just not as good as Borderlands 2, even with that the handsome edition is a must buy as your getting the Pre-Sequal AND Borderlands 2 ALL DLC which if I'm doing math correctly Borderlands 2 is like 100$ with all all it has! So grab a friend (tie him/her/it up if you must! The cops will understand) and have a blast!    … Expand
  64. mrpavlikov
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    Чёрт с ней с Pre Sequel, это стоит брать ради Borderlands 2. Прекрасный порт, 60fps, одна из самых стёбных игр с графикой, стлилзованной под комиксы. Рекомендуется играть с другом.
  65. iPod1083
    Apr 22, 2015
    10
    This bundle is amazing for the price. Only $60 for two whole games and loads of DLC's for both games. I play this game everyday with my two friends and absolutely love the co-op. If you want a fun gaming experience, buy this game, you won't regret it
  66. Ladders44
    Mar 28, 2015
    9
    This collection is fantastic in terms of value for money, however I can't say I am not disappointed that the original borderlands game has not been remastered alongside the two games already included because that would be the cherry on top of the cake and would of probably made it one of the best bargains in gaming history.
    The games included however have been given a significant upgrade    This collection is fantastic in terms of value for money, however I can't say I am not disappointed that the original borderlands game has not been remastered alongside the two games already included because that would be the cherry on top of the cake and would of probably made it one of the best bargains in gaming history.
    The games included however have been given a significant upgrade (however there seem to be a few muddy textures here and there but barely noticeable the majority of the time) with full hd, upgraded textures and improved lighting and to top it off the game runs at a smooth 60 fps. Borderlands 2 is of high quality and deserves to be considered a classic with Great characters and world with addictive rpg elements. The pre sequel is a step down in quality but is still a good game and deserves your attention with a few likeable characters and new interesting gameplay mechanics, the problem with this game though is that it does feel like a expansion for borderlands 2 which isn't necessarily a bad thing! Overall thoughts is that this is worth the buy if you haven't played either one of these games and its a must buy if you haven't played any of them!    … Expand
  67. Itzderpy123
    Apr 4, 2015
    5
    To be honest, I was not impressed with this game. Well, specifically Borderlands: The Pre Sequel. It was amazing to revisit all the great experiences I had with Borderlands 2 on my PlayStation 3, especially with all the DLC I never had on my last PlayStation. Borderlands 2 will always be a five out of five in my opinion, but 2K Australia's Pre Sequel was kind of a let down. It was set onTo be honest, I was not impressed with this game. Well, specifically Borderlands: The Pre Sequel. It was amazing to revisit all the great experiences I had with Borderlands 2 on my PlayStation 3, especially with all the DLC I never had on my last PlayStation. Borderlands 2 will always be a five out of five in my opinion, but 2K Australia's Pre Sequel was kind of a let down. It was set on the moon, which meant always jumping around looking for oxygen and a weak knife attack while playing as Claptrap. However, I did enjoy when I actually heard my character speak to his/her acquaintances. Still, Borderlands: The Pre Sequel had horrible classes, even though they added Handsome Jack to the list of playable characters. Not only is there a weird story, you also get to go through the whole story waiting for the agony to end. The only real reason for buying this game is Borderlands 2 (mainly because of the DLC included and to play it again on your next-gen console), or I guess The Pre Sequel if you actually enjoyed it. Five for Borderlands 2, zero for the other one.… Expand
  68. KorayLost
    Apr 16, 2015
    9
    borderlands is a great franchise with a huge variety of weapons and character customisation also the fact that it comes with borderlands 2 and the pre sequel makes me want the game even more but I would give the game a 10 only if it gives you borderlands 1 with all the dlc imagine playing the general knox dlc with the ps4 or xbox one controll I dont know why they did'nt think of that
  69. Boottothehead
    May 11, 2015
    6
    The only reason that I am not giving this a MUCH higher score is because the pre-sequel is almost unplayable. Borderlands 2 and the DLC are amazing. However my girlfriend and I play in split-screen coop and on The Pre-Sequel the crosshairs are about an inch offset which makes aiming a nightmare. Additionally just about every aspect of The Pre-Sequel is inferior to BL2. The playerThe only reason that I am not giving this a MUCH higher score is because the pre-sequel is almost unplayable. Borderlands 2 and the DLC are amazing. However my girlfriend and I play in split-screen coop and on The Pre-Sequel the crosshairs are about an inch offset which makes aiming a nightmare. Additionally just about every aspect of The Pre-Sequel is inferior to BL2. The player animations look like something out of a Scooby Doo movie and the game involves a LOT of verticality (quest items are often placed very high up on buildings etc). The problem is that the map has no layer support so you can run around a long time looking for an objective that is above / below you. This was also a problem in BL2 but to a much lesser extent. My gf and I played Borderlands 2 start to finish twice and decided to play the Pre-Sequel next. We were so incredibly disappointed by the lack of polish and bugs that we quit playing it altogether.… Expand
  70. Crisiscore7iet
    Dec 16, 2015
    9
    I know people are getting really tired of remasters but this collection is just amazing. It comes with 2 games (Borderlands 2, and Borderlands Pre Sequal) and they have ALL of he DLCs, and a 1080p display with 60fps, for such a cheap price. They will keep you entertained for hours. If you love sjooters, and RPG games, this game is for you.
  71. europepro
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Este juego es una obra de arte ..la cantidad de armas y escenarios es perfecta. ..lo conseguí a un precio muy bajo y la verdad que lo estoy disfrutando mucho
  72. Dartek
    Sep 17, 2015
    9
    This is so funny, I have to buy this version cause the one of the PS Vita just keep crashing and what was my surprise? 1080 and 60 FPS, great remake and includes The Presecuel with my man... well... favorite robot, Clap Trap, also the new multiplayer with split screen adds more fun with your pals.

    A must have if you haven't play the versions for Xbox 360 or PS3 (or Vita for Borderlands 2)
  73. DrakeGarrison
    Aug 26, 2015
    8
    Borderlands: The Handsome Collection includes the definitive versions of both Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, built specifically for next-gen consoles.
  74. SuperDuck23
    Jul 13, 2019
    9
    Packed full of content, this huge game is well worth adding to your PS4 collection (just for Borderlands 2 alone). It's fast, fun, vast and funny too - with Handsome Jack being one of the best video game villains I've seen in recent years.
  75. ramtinkamanian
    Jun 7, 2016
    9
    this game has the humor the great loot the style but it kinda lacks a good pace i mean half the time your looking for a goddamn key than doing the story and with all does dlc you cant get better deal than this and if you havent played this games last gen this great time to play borderlands
  76. marykaymylove
    Jan 23, 2018
    10
    For 60 bucks you get 2 games with all of the dlcs. This game has a ton of replayability to boot.
  77. arostislavna
    Nov 14, 2021
    9
    One of the best PS+ offerings in the past 2 years.

    There is so much content, replay-ability, and fun to be had here.
  78. Lewis-Angelo
    Nov 13, 2018
    7
    para mi gusto Borderlands Pre-Secuel es el mejor título de la saga

    empieza un poco lento en la primera zona, en la segunda y la tercera está mucho mejor y cuenta mucha historia y lore
    luego el dlc de Claptrap es simplemente genial, con uno de los mejores doblajes que he escuchado

    en cambio Borderlands 2 es más largo que un día sin pan
  79. TheArchetypes
    Sep 9, 2016
    8
    A month ago if you asked me about Borderlands i would say something like oh no i ain't going near those games or they are not for me but playing this game has really opened my eyes to this franchise and it has got me interested and wanted to learn more about the franchise and knowing that a Borderlands 3 is on the way sounds very promising to me.

    Next-gen enhanced games Borderlands    A month ago if you asked me about Borderlands i would say something like oh no i ain't going near those games or they are not for me but playing this game has really opened my eyes to this franchise and it has got me interested and wanted to learn more about the franchise and knowing that a Borderlands 3 is on the way sounds very promising to me.

    Next-gen enhanced games Borderlands 2/Pre-Sequel are so much fun to play and is definitely worth taking the time to play especially if you are a fan of the franchise who loves going back to play them all again. co-op missions are enjoyable and even going solo is just as great. I would definitely say buy this game but just make sure that it is the sort of thing that you want as Borderlands is very unique style in my opinion, something never really seen anywhere else. Had a few technical issue plus couple glitches but apart from that a great game!    … Expand
  80. sgthombre
    Sep 23, 2016
    8
    I'm just writing at least 150 characters because I wanted to save this review in a more convenient way to look back at scores that I had given stuff as a user.
  81. destinyfan1
    May 27, 2017
    8
    Amazing collection of one of the best shooters / loot grinding games ever with even better graphics and dlc

    Borderlands 2 with all dlc is just awesome borderlands : pre sequel is a good game but feels dry but with all the dlc it is a great game I would have given a 9 but borderlands 1 is missing wich is a shame But still buy it    Amazing collection of one of the best shooters / loot grinding games ever with even better graphics and dlc

    Borderlands 2 with all dlc is just awesome
    borderlands : pre sequel is a good game but feels dry but with all the dlc it is a great game

    I would have given a 9 but borderlands 1 is missing wich is a shame
    But still buy it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    … Expand
  82. EmirKhorasani
    Mar 4, 2017
    9
    Borderlands in general - Beautiful, fun, satisfying. The gameplay is so much fun, the side quests are awesome, and most importantly, the fully voiced characters are quirky and wholly entertaining. The Borderlands universe is incredible.

    The only negative I can think of are the horrible timed quests in Borderlands 2, which are impossible without co-oping. However, if you have people to    Borderlands in general - Beautiful, fun, satisfying. The gameplay is so much fun, the side quests are awesome, and most importantly, the fully voiced characters are quirky and wholly entertaining. The Borderlands universe is incredible.

    The only negative I can think of are the horrible timed quests in Borderlands 2, which are impossible without co-oping. However, if you have people to play these games with consistently, this game becomes a 10/10.    … Expand
  83. aliasalias
    Dec 6, 2016
    9
    Borderlands: The Handsome Collection is one step away from perfect. The cell-shaded graphics are crisp and high quality, there is tons of added DLC including two new playable characters, and Borderlands is just plain fun. This game is certainly one of my favorite "cough co-op" games on PS4 to play. It also has some replayability factor. The only thing that I disliked about BorderlandsBorderlands: The Handsome Collection is one step away from perfect. The cell-shaded graphics are crisp and high quality, there is tons of added DLC including two new playable characters, and Borderlands is just plain fun. This game is certainly one of my favorite "cough co-op" games on PS4 to play. It also has some replayability factor. The only thing that I disliked about Borderlands was that the menu navigation can be frustrating on certain quests, and I spent more time trying to get to Point XYZ on the map that I spent killing the boss.… Expand
  84. ace_pilotson
    Apr 10, 2017
    9
    The Handsome Collection deserves the highest praise and score for Borderlands 2 alone, possibly the best FPS-RPG ever made. The game is not perfect and the Pre-Sequel doesn't reach the heights of B2 but considering the huge amount of content and replay value this compilation is still a must in any gamer's library.
  85. NZAnimeManga
    Apr 16, 2017
    8
    For the price that the Handsome Collection is available for on PSN, this is a must own. Regularly on sale for ~£14-16 on the UK PSN, definitely get it! Even if it's only for Borderlands 2, a frankly 9.5/10 game on the last gen consoles (and PC). The remaster on the PS4 is gorgeous, and Borderlands 2 is just as much fun as it was. With all the DLC included this is an absolute bargain!!For the price that the Handsome Collection is available for on PSN, this is a must own. Regularly on sale for ~£14-16 on the UK PSN, definitely get it! Even if it's only for Borderlands 2, a frankly 9.5/10 game on the last gen consoles (and PC). The remaster on the PS4 is gorgeous, and Borderlands 2 is just as much fun as it was. With all the DLC included this is an absolute bargain!!

    As for the Pre-Sequel... just don't play it. It's a disappointment compared to Borderlands 2. Or do, give it a shot, but I guarantee that you'll be returning to Borderlands 2 before long!!!

    TL;DR - Buy this for Borderlands 2, even if you've played it before, at ~£14-16, with all the DLC, its a bargain!    … Expand
  86. dingobreath
    Nov 29, 2019
    7
    Just played through this after a long time. I felt exactly the same way as i did playing it last gen. Essentially the game sends you to areas of the map to clear that area to progress the story. The game includes borderlands 2 and all its expansions and dlc which is a grest deal. Cutting to the chase this game is all about the guns and gameplay. My initial impression made me think thatJust played through this after a long time. I felt exactly the same way as i did playing it last gen. Essentially the game sends you to areas of the map to clear that area to progress the story. The game includes borderlands 2 and all its expansions and dlc which is a grest deal. Cutting to the chase this game is all about the guns and gameplay. My initial impression made me think that this game is fantastic and it is. But the story was so so over the long term for me.

    + solid shooting mechanics
    + co op and couch co op
    + addictive collecting loot
    + long game

    - space expansion doesnt run as well as main game.
    - may sometimes get lost due to bad mission markers or level design.
    - the driving mechanics have not improved still floaty as ever

    I enjoyed the game. But dont think ots a classic by all means. The main draw is gameplay and co op here.    … Expand
  87. SILE3NCE
    Jan 28, 2022
    9
    Unfortunately I didn't know BL before the Handsome Collection. But It quickly overwhelmed me. It's easy to learn, guns are crazy ridiculous, enemies and characters are unique and show their individuality, game is crazy overall and I love it.

    Every aspect of it. The grind, the weapon system, skill trees, Badass monsters, everything is great. I feel the need to explain why I'm not    Unfortunately I didn't know BL before the Handsome Collection. But It quickly overwhelmed me. It's easy to learn, guns are crazy ridiculous, enemies and characters are unique and show their individuality, game is crazy overall and I love it.

    Every aspect of it. The grind, the weapon system, skill trees, Badass monsters, everything is great.

    I feel the need to explain why I'm not giving it a perfect score because the game really is brilliant. That reason is, I finished the game 3 times, start to finish, twice in co-op and one in solo, and the game just doesn't shine as much when you're playing solo. It lacks a bit, so if you have a poor connection and are trying to defeat a boss that was specifically designed to be fought by 2 players or more you're in for a bad time.    … Expand
  88. lordmax89
    Jul 1, 2020
    8
    Веселый лутер шутер, советую проходить хотя бы с одним другом, лучше конечно полное пати, реиграбильность зашкаливает
  89. superpyro296
    Jul 29, 2020
    8
    Here, we have a really great game that went over my expectations. This is a unique RPG / Shooter with a lot of quality content. I felt immersed in the super worlds they crafted. When I was seeing videos on YouTube, I found that the graphic design was weird but I suggest to keep an open mind and try it ! I also need to tell that the game runs super smoothly on my PS4 pro.

    I completed a    Here, we have a really great game that went over my expectations. This is a unique RPG / Shooter with a lot of quality content. I felt immersed in the super worlds they crafted. When I was seeing videos on YouTube, I found that the graphic design was weird but I suggest to keep an open mind and try it ! I also need to tell that the game runs super smoothly on my PS4 pro.

    I completed a solo playthrough with the Gunzerker class. I finished the game being just a bit overleveled and that was great. I think the game can be tough at times, especially for solo players. I guess this game is more designed for coop play.

    To end my review, here are different pros and cons:

    Pros: a lot of content, side quests are not repetitive, characters are charming, a lot of variety for the weapons, interesting skill trees, a lot of replayability

    Cons: Game can be overwhelming sometimes for solo players (that's why I recommend doing all side quests and being always a bit overleveled), story is average, game is a bit aged...

    But overall, a solid 8,4/10 for this game !    … Expand
  90. Br_AgSs
    Apr 2, 2020
    7
    Awesome games, kinda boring playing alone tho. This PS4 version its nice but its not that different from the old gen.
  91. Alex_Icaza
    Dec 18, 2018
    10
    Borderlands: The Handsome Collection is an amazing game that brings back Borderlands 2 from older consoles as well as Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel. Borderlands 2 is filled with the entire game including DLC with updated graphics. It simply looks amazing and has everything that lovers of the franchise could ever want. Choosing between six unique vault hunters, each having three skill treesBorderlands: The Handsome Collection is an amazing game that brings back Borderlands 2 from older consoles as well as Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel. Borderlands 2 is filled with the entire game including DLC with updated graphics. It simply looks amazing and has everything that lovers of the franchise could ever want. Choosing between six unique vault hunters, each having three skill trees to go down, allows for each player to have different experiences. There are a countless amount of side missions and weapons to choose between. Multiple game difficulties to play through the makes each game more intense than the last. Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel allows for similar gameplay that it had in the past. Which for a Borderlands fan, is lovely. Overall, Borderlands: The Handsome Collection comes with two amazing games for the price of one.… Expand
  92. MEMESAREPEOPLE
    Sep 23, 2019
    9
    The amount of content in Borderlands: The Handsome Collection, is as generous as the amount of guns dropped in the game. Not only are there two really fun RPG shooters to play, but you also get all DLC for free! While there is a lack of new content to be seen, if you haven’t played Borderlands 2 on the PS3, or haven’t experienced every piece of DLC, then, oh boy, is this the game for you.The amount of content in Borderlands: The Handsome Collection, is as generous as the amount of guns dropped in the game. Not only are there two really fun RPG shooters to play, but you also get all DLC for free! While there is a lack of new content to be seen, if you haven’t played Borderlands 2 on the PS3, or haven’t experienced every piece of DLC, then, oh boy, is this the game for you. My only problem is that The Pre-Sequel does have some pacing issues, because more often than not, I found myself underleveled after completing a story mission and beginning a new one, and since the side quests’ rewards aren’t as generous in terms of exp, it can get a bit grindy at times. But nevertheless, I still love The Handsome Collection for all the guns, laughs, and content packed into a single $60 package.… Expand
  93. NazgulzLegacy
    Jul 3, 2019
    7
    To hard for soloplayers, grinding in fps is not fun, especially when exp drops to almost zero if you fight anything 2 levels lower.
  94. DengKevin
    Aug 7, 2019
    6
    I think the game shows off its age in 2019 with the outdated graphics.

    The game in 2019 feels lifeless and kind of feels boring repetitive. Especially with the weak soundtrack in the background when playing
  95. chosebine
    Jun 2, 2019
    7
    Good spicy mix with some good Storyline ans good fashion design on the antagonist
  96. Enrique65
    Dec 7, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es una buena colección, una calidad grafica asombrosa "algo asi", y unos personajes carismáticos y sin olvidar la historia que en las dos entregas son buenas… Expand
  97. Shaw2266
    Oct 23, 2020
    9
    A great game. I never had a chance to play it on PS3, so prior to borderlands 3 launching I had to play it. Borderlands 2 is fantastic, great dialogue, game play, weapon choices are unique and fun. I played as a Siren and had a great time. Its a very funny game also there are parts that will just make you actually laugh out loud. The npcs are an absolute joy to meet and do crazy quests forA great game. I never had a chance to play it on PS3, so prior to borderlands 3 launching I had to play it. Borderlands 2 is fantastic, great dialogue, game play, weapon choices are unique and fun. I played as a Siren and had a great time. Its a very funny game also there are parts that will just make you actually laugh out loud. The npcs are an absolute joy to meet and do crazy quests for them. The villain is actually my favorite though everything he says is great. The writers nailed this one and its a fun combat system to go with it. A must play in my opinion, i'm actually disappointed I didn't play it earlier.… Expand
  98. Chase-2200
    Jan 14, 2021
    10
    I’m giving this a 10 mainly because of borderlands 2. Borderlands 2 is the far better game with months and months of side quests and missions to do. I put 8 months into BL2 and 1 month into borderlands the presequel. I enjoy the presequel but there isn’t enough to do or kill to make you want to grind to become stronger. Both graphics still hold up well today.
  99. DevilSurvivor
    Nov 19, 2021
    6
    This collection in digital form ruined my save file from the physical version. If you switch to the digital version, it doesn't consider it as the same game (which isn't the case for other games) and therefore makes your save files unplayable.

    There's only one good game here and it's 2. Everything else is passable.
  100. Hevox
    May 15, 2023
    9
    Absolute fantastic game, the artistic direction is a real success and the gameplay feel good. The four playable characters are all interesting to play.
    That PS4 version isn't technically exceptional but has the merit of proposing a pretty steady 60fps.
    The real interest is the compilation of all the DLC, which brings the experience to an even higher level. These expansion in addition    Absolute fantastic game, the artistic direction is a real success and the gameplay feel good. The four playable characters are all interesting to play.
    That PS4 version isn't technically exceptional but has the merit of proposing a pretty steady 60fps.
    The real interest is the compilation of all the DLC, which brings the experience to an even higher level.
    These expansion in addition to being solid some are generous, special mention to Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep which is probably one of the best DLC in video game.
    Play Time : +1500h    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 49 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 49
  3. Negative: 0 out of 49
  1. CD-Action
    Jun 29, 2015
    80
    A good port, but just a port – there’s no new content here and the visuals haven’t changed since the original PC versions. [06/2015, p.61]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jun 1, 2015
    70
    If you can look past its flaw you'll find a bundle with more charisma and creativity than most on PS4. [June 2015, p.91]
  3. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    May 26, 2015
    90
    Amazing value for newbies and borderline amazing to look at for veterans, this has a little something for everybody. [May 2015, p82]
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