Tales from the Borderlands: A Telltale Game Series

 PlayStation 4
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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 613 Ratings

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  1. DanBenevenuto
    Sep 29, 2017
    5
    Telltale Games always making a good job when the subject is Story Teller games and this one is not different. This game brings to you a universe where the post Borderlands events has been concluded.
    Graphics loyal to the franchise, good storyline, great game to play and have fun.
  2. Aginagala
    Nov 5, 2017
    6
    Another game created by telltale and another fantastically written story along with more memorable characters. Telltale has a way of creating characters which you simply bond with, don't want to die and you understand their ways of speaking. The incorporation of playing as two people served as a welcome addition to the franchise of TellTale as I really felt the diversity when playing asAnother game created by telltale and another fantastically written story along with more memorable characters. Telltale has a way of creating characters which you simply bond with, don't want to die and you understand their ways of speaking. The incorporation of playing as two people served as a welcome addition to the franchise of TellTale as I really felt the diversity when playing as the two. The witty humor of the game also served well as it created great character building and story lines. The quick-action scenes with reasonably big set pieces and twists in the story were brilliant and unpredictable. I wouldn't say it's a must buy however if you are a gamer who loves a great story with interesting and memorable characters, this is a definite must have,… Expand
  3. Juras
    Jul 13, 2017
    6
    Not fan of "game's" like this, story is fine but there is almost no actual gameplay and graphics is SO outdated (and poorly ported for PS4). Also there so many choice options but results are almost same.
    Up to part 3 game was funny, later started to annoy me rather.
  4. SuperkenGaming
    Jun 23, 2017
    7
    Tales from the Borderlands
    waiting for the punchlines
    Borderlands is all about loots and guns, there couldn’t possibly be some good story hidden in this franchise right? I mean, sorta Tales from the borderlands is a choose your own adventure styled game where you play as both Hyperion employee Rhys and con woman Fiona The game starts out with the 2 of you kidnapped and through    Tales from the Borderlands
    waiting for the punchlines
    Borderlands is all about loots and guns, there couldn’t possibly be some good story hidden in this franchise right?
    I mean, sorta
    Tales from the borderlands is a choose your own adventure styled game where you play as both Hyperion employee Rhys and con woman Fiona
    The game starts out with the 2 of you kidnapped and through storytelling you tell your kidnapper how you go the point you’re at…
    It starts with a deal gone wrong…
    And the rest of the game is about getting to a vault for some treasure of course
    I’ve heard such great things about Tales from the Borderlands and for me this greatness never really showed up…
    I found the world, story, and characters here to be pretty bland…
    All 9 and a half hours feel a little too samey in terms of scenery….
    Though the game does a great job of having you guess whop the bad guy is, here…
    I mean there are a bunch of bad guys here
    just some aren’t as bad as you think.. Or as nice as you think…
    Basically the game has you paranoid throughout as you should be in a land of bandits and vault hunters... not knowing who to trust…
    There are few adventure game moments here.. This is for the most part conversation and making choices that may or may not have a large impact in the story later on
    And despite the adventures pieces being gone... this manages to be a much slower paced game than what I’m used to from telltale...
    episodes lasting an hr. and 40 minutes to 2 hours, it can make episodes feel like they go on just a little too long..
    I found myself constantly looking at the clock... bored with what was going on…
    I just couldn’t get into the story...
    I couldn’t find myself to care for these characters despite 1 or 2 stealing my heart…
    things would occasionally get exciting when characters I knew from the main games would show up…
    But these moments were few and far between as it was time for these new characters to shine...
    But they just didn’t for me…
    And sadly no claptrap here...
    I was waiting and waiting but it never came…
    The saving grace is the humor here as Rhys and Fiona will correct each others stories to remind you it is indeed a story…
    And there are plenty of opportunities the be sarcastic which I can appreciate as that’s what’s most natural for me…
    I just don’t see what everyone loves so much about Tales from the Borderlands
    it’s a good adventure…
    But not one I’ll remember a month from now…
    But this game gets praise from everyone else, so clearly this is a very subjective statement
    I give tales from the borderlands
    a 7/10    … Expand
  5. JackKasket
    May 18, 2017
    7
    The first three episodes are quality gaming. Great soundtrack, great writing, and actually funny. BUT, apparently someone decided to reallocate the development money for the last two episodes to something else, and the quality of the content drops dramatically. Add to that the numerous graphic and voiceover glitches, the fifth episode was actually worth only 3/10. It's a huge shame, asThe first three episodes are quality gaming. Great soundtrack, great writing, and actually funny. BUT, apparently someone decided to reallocate the development money for the last two episodes to something else, and the quality of the content drops dramatically. Add to that the numerous graphic and voiceover glitches, the fifth episode was actually worth only 3/10. It's a huge shame, as this series could have been much more than it ended up being.… Expand
  6. Winko
    Oct 19, 2017
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. (ゝ‿O)
    Good:
    - Episode title sequences ( very reminiscent of the games )
    - Occasional funny dialogue/ scenario
    - Occasional good reference to the games
    - Robotic companions
    - Team building and final fight in the last episode

    Mixed:
    - Currency System was an interesting idea but not properly utilized

    Bad:
    - Lamest gameplay of any Telltale game I’ve played
    - Episode conclusions are usually anticlimactic
    - Story tries to do too much without fleshing out characters
    - Rys and Sasha romance?
    - Certain characters that are randomly cut out of some episodes or the rest of the game completely
    - Death of Scooter
    - Handsome Jack’s prominent role throughout the episodes
    - Telltale’s engine ruins some moments that could have been great (rigid character models that have been utilized since the first Walking Dead series)
    - Choices ultimately don’t matter
    - Sasha’s death fake-out felt like forced drama for the finale
    - Open ended conclusion
    XXX    … Expand
  7. EliteGames
    May 17, 2016
    7
    If you enjoy Telltale's work then you know what your getting yourself into with their take on the Borderlands. They are still the "King of the Hill" when it comes to interactive games but having said that this is probably their worst of their offerings. It feels like they have eliminated most of the true gameplay mechanics and have leaned even more to the cinematic approach. If you are aIf you enjoy Telltale's work then you know what your getting yourself into with their take on the Borderlands. They are still the "King of the Hill" when it comes to interactive games but having said that this is probably their worst of their offerings. It feels like they have eliminated most of the true gameplay mechanics and have leaned even more to the cinematic approach. If you are a huge fan of the Borderland franchise and are invested in the stories of Pandora then I definitely recommend picking this up; if not I'd pass and invest elsewhere.… Expand
  8. DinoBeam
    Sep 13, 2019
    6
    a couple of the characters are my favorite in the series, but much of the writing is fan fiction level
  9. Sky-Line___
    Apr 12, 2020
    7
    The (long) beginning of the game is quite slow and boring. As it is the case with every Telltale game, laggy moments are frequent and don’t help with immersion either. Moreover, it seems like the online choices comparison tree doesn’t work at all anymore. I believe that it’s as from episode 4 that I really started to like this game. It has lots of qualities and patience is necessary toThe (long) beginning of the game is quite slow and boring. As it is the case with every Telltale game, laggy moments are frequent and don’t help with immersion either. Moreover, it seems like the online choices comparison tree doesn’t work at all anymore. I believe that it’s as from episode 4 that I really started to like this game. It has lots of qualities and patience is necessary to fully enjoy them.

    The writing is done in a way that we encounter lots of funny moments and several nice plot twists. Animations of characters are good (better than in Telltale’s Batman for example) and a thing I love is that the Borderlands spirit is 100% well reproduced. Lots of details that are unique to Borderlands are shown in the game, which illustrates us that Telltale really took time to understand what Borderlands is. Most of the characters have a unique personality and they all have funny and/or cute traits. My personal favorites are the robots, I loved Loader Bot! Another very important aspect that is a success in this game is the choices system. Unlike some other Telltale games, in TFTB, choices can have a huge impact that can totally change significant parts of the game. Unfortunately, I didn’t love the game enough to be tempted to replay it. Nevertheless, the story is good (but indeed as I said slow in the beginning), but the two last episodes are by far the most enjoyable.

    I wouldn’t say this game is worth much (that’s my opinion for any Telltale game because they are very short and very limited gameplay gives replay low value), but unlike some other Telltale games, it’s worth buying for a low price. Especially Borderlands fans will really want to play this game to have a very significant narrative addition to the stories they already know. It might even motivate some people new to the universe to try Borderlands games. Generally speaking, I liked it. The characters and some epic moments will allow you to remember it as a very unique game with a unique story.    … Expand
  10. Elite_Soldier
    Dec 25, 2022
    7
    I can't remember anything about this game but from what I remember, I enjoyed it a lot!
  11. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    7
    A fun adventure with likable characters in the ever-chaotic wastelands of pandorra. Ultimately a good amount of fun but starts to feel a bit like borderlands jumping the shark. Also not much gameplay to speak of.
  12. zarvx
    Jul 20, 2023
    6
    originally played tales from the borderlands on ps3. one of telltale's very best, it has its weaknesses, but its still one of the funniest games i have ever played and the funniest characters i have ever encountered.

Awards & Rankings

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

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
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  1. 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.
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  2. 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.
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  3. 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.
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