Borderlands: The Handsome Collection

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  1. Killerpummkin
    Aug 11, 2023
    9
    Borderlands 2: 9/10

    Charismatic characters, lots of places to explore, hundreds of weapons, online co-op, lots of fun side quests, thousands of things to do after the main story.
  2. 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
  3. Agt_Killionaire
    Oct 7, 2022
    5
    I like the game but after playing it 70% of the way through, the game got stale for me.
  4. Alpha-_-Deltax1
    Sep 18, 2022
    10
    Friaga achon auf Ps3 gspielt und gliebt . Iats a no auf da 5er ☺️ . Ein Traum an Spiel und i zocks heit no sau oft . Bl2 eindeutige 11 . Pre sequel geat ah aber kimp halt nit ans 2 er zuachn . Deswegn 10 ☻️
  5. julic
    Sep 15, 2022
    10
    buen juego de esta saga es divertido y entretenido y tambien un de los mejores juegos de aventuras
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. GotoKelevra
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    O Borderlands 2 é um dos meus poucos "fps" favorito, deve ser a melhor mistura entre tiro, rpg e loot.
  11. Axomarine
    Aug 25, 2021
    8
    Borderlands: The Handsome Collection is a must-have for those that want to have the full Borderlands experience after playing through the first one, especially with what DLC the two games come with.
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. Elite_Soldier
    Nov 21, 2020
    9
    it's awesome and addicting, this is a really great bundle with 2 games and tons of DLC.
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. lordmax89
    Jul 1, 2020
    8
    Веселый лутер шутер, советую проходить хотя бы с одним другом, лучше конечно полное пати, реиграбильность зашкаливает
  20. Mothmaan
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    ez a játék nagyon karaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaj
  21. 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
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. DerGluffy
    Oct 22, 2019
    3
    Das Spiel macht überhaupt keinen Spaß und die Grafik ist der größte Kritikpunkt
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. Lonit
    Sep 16, 2019
    4
    pre sequel should have been dlc for borderlands 2, it's just more of the same.
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82

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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