Tales from the Borderlands: A Telltale Game Series

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Slant Magazine
    Nov 25, 2015
    100
    The story crafted here isn't just a fine Borderlands sequel, but one of the most enjoyable sci-fi adventure stories in recent memory.
  2. PlayStation Universe
    Nov 2, 2015
    90
    With Tales from the Borderlands, Telltale Games has struck gold. Easily its best effort since the first season of The Walking Dead, Tales marries the series cheeky humour and laugh-out laughs with some properly touching and poignant moments. This is as essential as it gets.
  3. Hardcore Gamer
    Oct 27, 2015
    90
    If the gaming world doesn’t talk about Tales from the Borderlands as one of 2015’s best offerings, then something has gone horribly, horribly wrong.
  5. GamingTrend
    Oct 23, 2015
    90
    Tales from the Borderlands concludes with some series-defining moments and choices, solidifying it as one of Telltale’s best, if not the strongest offering the studio has put forth in several years.
  6. IGN Spain
    May 4, 2016
    89
    Its blend of humor and great characters perfectly complements the universe created by Gearbox. The best of Telltale since the first season of The Walking Dead.
  7. LaPS4
    Oct 27, 2015
    85
    Telltale Games takes full advantage of the Borderlands universe with an enjoyable game, rogue story and charismatic characters. What could have been a minor game ends up being an interesting interactive experience focused on the plot.
  8. Metro GameCentral
    Apr 29, 2016
    80
    An inconsistent but highly enjoyable season of sharp comedy and surprisingly affecting drama, that has plenty to teach more serious dramas.
  9. Gamer.no
    Nov 4, 2015
    80
    Tales from the Borderlands is Telltale at their funniest, with a well-written story, amazing moments and characters you'll absolutely fall in love with. There is however too much downtime, and the final episode is somewhat of a disappointment.

Awards & Rankings

18
#18 Best PS4 Game of 2015
46
#46 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2015
86
#86 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 613 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 491 out of 613
  2. Mixed: 76 out of 613
  3. Negative: 46 out of 613
  1. BaronMonaco
    Oct 22, 2015
    10
    Tales From The Borderlands have every quality you would expect from an interactive series, because yes, if you're not into this kind ofTales From The Borderlands have every quality you would expect from an interactive series, because yes, if you're not into this kind of experience, half-way between traditional videogames and movies, do not buy any Telltale game.

    Now if you're still interested by this review let's go back to the qualities of this particular game and they are many. First if you're familiar with the Borderlands franchise you may wonder how an open-world game based on loot and co-op will be when very story focused. Well it was awesome, the guys from Telltale truly respected the work made by Gearbox with many references and characters from the previous games and a main story that follow the events of Borderlands 2 providing new awesome characters (I hope some of them will be in an expected Borderlands 3), they also keep the same graphic art than the original games, which makes Tales From The Borderlands the best looking Telltale game by far.

    The five episodes are full of hilarious jokes, epic and moving moments, the wait between each episode was very long thanks to nice cliffhangers, it really was an intense experience, you'll never be bored playing this game. My only complaint is that (like most Telltale games) choices have only minor repercussions, all the big events stay the same, but hey at least there is some changes.

    Finally the length of the game is pretty reasonable, approximately 12 hours for 20€/$ it's cheaper than 5 movies in a theater (in France at least) or many videogames sold 70 €/$ and sometimes shorter. Tales From The Borderlands is the best game Telltale made since the season 1 of Walking Dead and is a shiny example of how great an interactive story can be.    … Full Review »
  2. Darth24
    Nov 4, 2015
    8
    TFTB is a another surprising gem from TellTale games that you might not see coming, but once you play the game you will be hooked and enjoyTFTB is a another surprising gem from TellTale games that you might not see coming, but once you play the game you will be hooked and enjoy all the aspects to it, even if you're not a huge borderlands fan(like me). This game is great because of how fun and off the wall it is, with its characters, world and story and keeps you guessing and I guarantee if you play this game you will have a good fun time, and in the end isn't that what gaming is all about.… Full Review »
  3. Max22193
    Jan 4, 2016
    9
    Easily the best Telltale game I have played. It really captures the spirit of borderlands. It is hilarious and action packed, yet isn't afraidEasily the best Telltale game I have played. It really captures the spirit of borderlands. It is hilarious and action packed, yet isn't afraid to delve into more serious moments that work together to make the game more memorable. The characters are all interesting and have their own identity and all of them do a good job in making you either love or hate them as the developers intended. At the end of the day it concludes with a satisfying and action packed finale.… Full Review »
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