Tales from the Borderlands: A Telltale Game Series

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  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 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    Tales 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.    … Expand
  2. 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 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. AtEasily 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.… Expand
  3. 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 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 aTFTB 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.… Expand
  4. backInBone
    May 1, 2017
    10
    Easily the best Telltale game. Even one of the best games I've ever played! The characters, story, music, and directing are just awesome. I laughed, got emotional, and had a blast.
  5. doogs
    Dec 16, 2015
    10
    Easily the best work done by Telltale. As someone who is invested in the Borderlands FPS series I felt it lacked depth to a degree at some times. Not to say it's bad, far from it. However the writing, humor, characters and overall feel of the Pandora created by Telltale just all works so well. I found myself longing for each episode to come out more than any other game of 2015. This a mustEasily the best work done by Telltale. As someone who is invested in the Borderlands FPS series I felt it lacked depth to a degree at some times. Not to say it's bad, far from it. However the writing, humor, characters and overall feel of the Pandora created by Telltale just all works so well. I found myself longing for each episode to come out more than any other game of 2015. This a must buy. It is my GoTY simply for creativity, entertainment and the amount of fun it bought me, and isn't that what when we play a video game; fun!?… Expand
  6. ffgamer88
    Nov 6, 2015
    9
    it is just an awesome video game, soo many great characters with the right kind of humor, really great story throughout all of the five episodes, should be GOTY
  7. keanex
    Mar 1, 2017
    10
    Tales from the Borderlands is a game I recommend playing a chapter per night. They'll run you about 2 hours each, think of it as watching an interactive movie each night. The game has it's share of hilarious moments, and share of emotional ones. I picked this up for $5 on sale, what an absolute steal. I would gladly pay $20 retroactively knowing how much I was going to feel for it. Heck, ITales from the Borderlands is a game I recommend playing a chapter per night. They'll run you about 2 hours each, think of it as watching an interactive movie each night. The game has it's share of hilarious moments, and share of emotional ones. I picked this up for $5 on sale, what an absolute steal. I would gladly pay $20 retroactively knowing how much I was going to feel for it. Heck, I loved it so much I bought the physical edition!

    Give the first chapter a try. If you enjoy that then purchase the rest. You won't be disappointed.    … Expand
  8. tensa2341
    Jul 20, 2016
    10
    This game by far is one of my favorite games of all times. This game also help me introduce into the Borderlands mytho's. Telltale does it again; making a series with little to no story into a intriguing tale of friendship, struggle, tragedy, and some if not most of the time, laughter. You play as two characters, Rhys and Fiona which both are voiced by the excellent Troy Baker and theThis game by far is one of my favorite games of all times. This game also help me introduce into the Borderlands mytho's. Telltale does it again; making a series with little to no story into a intriguing tale of friendship, struggle, tragedy, and some if not most of the time, laughter. You play as two characters, Rhys and Fiona which both are voiced by the excellent Troy Baker and the amazing Laura Bailey. The game includes hilarious crude humor and decent enough gameplay. This is a must buy for any Borderlands fans, Telltale fans, or anyone who wants to be enriched into a world that gives more than how it looks.… Expand
  9. Colaflare
    May 25, 2016
    10
    There is something to be said for the brilliance and wittiness that sometimes are seen as unsafe decisions for a game dev. This game throws all the typical conventions aside - it feels like people in the office were just making jokes that they thought were funny. It comes across as personal. The characters are those you hate and are annoyed with until you spend enough time with them -There is something to be said for the brilliance and wittiness that sometimes are seen as unsafe decisions for a game dev. This game throws all the typical conventions aside - it feels like people in the office were just making jokes that they thought were funny. It comes across as personal. The characters are those you hate and are annoyed with until you spend enough time with them - before seeing them as necessarily awesometacular. Gameplay is more varied then Telltale have attempted before and this is objectively far more advanced than previous games. If you like Telltale games at all - buy this.… Expand
  10. Nel
    Jan 14, 2017
    8
    Tales from the Borderland is an engaging game from Telltale. The story is gripping, and it does not feel like you only cruise through the game. The game has some of the funniest Telltale games. The game also does a good job with the usage of the inventory which several of the other Telltale games fails.
  11. blobber
    Dec 31, 2015
    10
    This is an awesome game! Very much enjoyed the story, especially how it was told. The music and characters fit really well into the game too. Hope telltale release more of the same!
  12. Kooey10
    May 25, 2016
    10
    It's not very often that you come across a story as good as this, but when you do, it's amazing. This Telltale Series game is possibly the best one they have made yet. The voice acting is fantastic, the story is very engaging, and, most importantly, it is a great companion to the Borderlands series. If you haven't played a game in the series before, this is a great introduction to it. ItIt's not very often that you come across a story as good as this, but when you do, it's amazing. This Telltale Series game is possibly the best one they have made yet. The voice acting is fantastic, the story is very engaging, and, most importantly, it is a great companion to the Borderlands series. If you haven't played a game in the series before, this is a great introduction to it. It shows what the series is like, and just how interesting the world is. It also does this with very little gameplay. Hopefully the Borderlands movie is as good as this...… Expand
  13. electoblaze
    Aug 15, 2016
    9
    Easily one of the best telltale games around. (I've played and beaten The Wolf Among Us and The Walking Dead as well.) The characters are ridiculous and full of unique personality and the game's humor often relies on the fact that the beginning of the story is a flashback from the two main characters Rhys and Fiona (along with all of their embellishments and fantasies.) Furthermore, youEasily one of the best telltale games around. (I've played and beaten The Wolf Among Us and The Walking Dead as well.) The characters are ridiculous and full of unique personality and the game's humor often relies on the fact that the beginning of the story is a flashback from the two main characters Rhys and Fiona (along with all of their embellishments and fantasies.) Furthermore, you earn the platinum trophy/100% of the achievements simply by playing the game (no tedious collectibles or missables.) The only flaw (which is very minor and therefore only a 1 point deduction) is the fact that occasionally the conversations are a little awkward. This is because you make a dialogue decision but the characters just breeze past it because the plot is progressing no matter what you choose and the illusion of choice occasionally fades away. Overall, high quality point-and-click story from telltale games that you should play. Right now, chapter 1 is free on psn!… Expand
  14. TheArchetypes
    Sep 9, 2016
    9
    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 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 aTFTB 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.… Expand
  15. SonicClancy
    Jun 4, 2017
    9
    + Lovely characters
    + Hilarious moments also awesome
    + Enjoyful opening sequences

    - Currency system

    It's the the best spin off of franchise yet also like the third installment looks be hopefully.
  16. MataZaleras97
    Nov 21, 2016
    9
    This game by far is one of my favorite games of all times. This game also help me introduce into the Borderlands mytho's. Telltale does it again; making a series with little to no story into a intriguing tale of friendship, struggle, tragedy, and some if not most of the time, laughter. You play as two characters, Rhys and Fiona which both are voiced by the excellent Troy Baker and theThis game by far is one of my favorite games of all times. This game also help me introduce into the Borderlands mytho's. Telltale does it again; making a series with little to no story into a intriguing tale of friendship, struggle, tragedy, and some if not most of the time, laughter. You play as two characters, Rhys and Fiona which both are voiced by the excellent Troy Baker and the amazing Laura Bailey. The game includes hilarious crude humor and decent enough gameplay. This is a must buy for any Borderlands fans, Telltale fans, or anyone who wants to be enriched into a world that gives more than how it looks.… Expand
  17. SS_Talon
    Apr 29, 2017
    9
    I have played numerous Tell Tale games and I believe this one takes the cake! I have never played a BORDERLANDS game. This was my first experience into the BORDERLANDS universe and I loved it.
    Great animation style, story, gameplay, and playful sense of humor! A must have for any PS4 owner!
  18. BlitZeR_95
    Apr 28, 2018
    8
    This is probably the 2nd best telltale game ever created! (just behind the walking dead)
    The humour in this game is hilarious! The characters are perfect!
    You'll have a lot of laugh while playing this game
  19. 1ucius
    Jun 3, 2019
    10
    The best Telltale game with so captivating road story and interesting, memorable characters. Loved it! 10 out of 10! If you haven't played this masterpiece yet, then CATCH A RIIIIIIIIIIDE!!!
  20. Gwyndolin
    Jan 31, 2016
    9
    This is probably one of the best collaboration project ever.
    It's a Telltale game so you gotta know you are in for more of an interactive movie experience, if you go in with this understanding you are going to have a blast.
    It's best to marathon this series through in a day or two, as the chapters can be too short to satisfy you otherwise. The characters are all very charismatic and    This is probably one of the best collaboration project ever.
    It's a Telltale game so you gotta know you are in for more of an interactive movie experience, if you go in with this understanding you are going to have a blast.

    It's best to marathon this series through in a day or two, as the chapters can be too short to satisfy you otherwise.
    The characters are all very charismatic and interesting.
    The directing is awesome, some scenes were just jaw-dropping good.

    It's not a perfect 10 because I feel like certain parts near the latter half of the story felt a bit rushed and could be handled better, and the final chapter had some frame rate issues (but man what a great finale).    … Expand
  21. CheeseLord
    May 10, 2017
    10
    Amazing, simply amazing!!
    i haven't even gotten past the first few minutes of episode 1 and i'm already liking the game, its got likeable protagonists and sidekicks.
    It also retains the art style and humor of the borderlands series pretty well.

    PS. if you didn't know this game is currently free for PS plus users so go get it now!!
  22. grangel
    Jan 27, 2017
    8
    I really enjoyed playing this game.
    It is funny with a very well-written story! I like how the characters were built throughout the development of the plot. There were some inconsistencies and small technical issues (specially with the sound), but the overall experience was great!
    Also loved the soundtrack... the introduction from the last episode was great in many ways, specially    I really enjoyed playing this game.
    It is funny with a very well-written story! I like how the characters were built throughout the development of the plot. There were some inconsistencies and small technical issues (specially with the sound), but the overall experience was great!
    Also loved the soundtrack... the introduction from the last episode was great in many ways, specially because they added this great song by James Blake, Retrograde. It felt perfect for the scene!
    I had played other Telltale games before, like The Walking Dead. Some of them are better than this one, but it deservers to be played!    … Expand
  23. drlowdon
    May 3, 2016
    8
    For me Tales from the Borderlands is the best thing Telltale have ever done, and that includes season one of The Walking Dead. Truth be told there is actually even less traditional gameplay than previous Telltale titles (what QTE sections there seem to actually be impossible to fail) but, thanks in large part to its great cast of characters, the storyline is genuinely entertaining andFor me Tales from the Borderlands is the best thing Telltale have ever done, and that includes season one of The Walking Dead. Truth be told there is actually even less traditional gameplay than previous Telltale titles (what QTE sections there seem to actually be impossible to fail) but, thanks in large part to its great cast of characters, the storyline is genuinely entertaining and often very funny. If you’ve enjoyed any of Telltale's games in the past this is a must play title, particularly if you’ve played Borderlands 2.… Expand
  24. HaloFever
    Aug 14, 2017
    8
    Nice Telltale game but not something that set my world on fire. At the very least, the cartoonish style of Borderlands lends itself well to the woefully outdated engine used by Telltale. At best, this is one of the funniest games in recent years. Overall a good package but not quite the must have I kept hearing it would be.

    As a story based game, this game is dependent on the story. The    Nice Telltale game but not something that set my world on fire. At the very least, the cartoonish style of Borderlands lends itself well to the woefully outdated engine used by Telltale. At best, this is one of the funniest games in recent years. Overall a good package but not quite the must have I kept hearing it would be.

    As a story based game, this game is dependent on the story. The overall plot is a good one. Just when it seemed that the protagonists were habitually getting captured, the series makes a 180 degree turn and goes full on action. The game has some genuinely funny moments but they were spread far too thin for me to praise this game for its humor. The writing could have been more absurdist. As far as the branching storyline goes, there only a few options to change the story and no big choices such as who to save. In the end, I found myself agreeing with other players in the 90% range most of the time. Contrast this to a game like Life Is Strange where the "good" ending is only a few percentage points over the "bade" ending.

    The controls for the action portions of the game are mostly fine and I found myself making only two unintentional choices because I took too long or hit the wrong button. Generally, I would have preferred slower paced decision making game. This isn't an action game and I would rather enjoy the story than have the controller ready in case the conversation ended with a quick-time event. Maybe Telltale thought they should amp up the action because this game is based on a first person shooter franchise.

    As I noted above, the choices did not seem to matter much. One surprise, however, was that only 17% of players unlocked ClapTrap. I think if they had known this was an option, they would have picked ClapTrap for the humor factor. I imagine their games were less fun in the end. Mostly, though, the decision is whether to make snarky comments or whether to make douchey comments. Having played The Walking Dead season 1, this choices seemed very limited. Maybe I'll give the game another playthrough some day, when I've forgotten much of it and the jokes will be fresh again.

    Full disclosure here: I paid $2.50 for this game in a PSN Flash Sale. It later went free with PS Plus.    … Expand
  25. Allthat
    Jun 27, 2016
    9
    I haven't played a lot of Telltale games because I'm not a huge fan of episodic games but I'm really happy I played this one. Initially I was lured by the Borderlands name because anything Borderlands tends to be great and also the fact that this was supposed to be a funny game. And I can say for sure that this game is worthy of all it's praise, it tells an awesome story and it's funny asI haven't played a lot of Telltale games because I'm not a huge fan of episodic games but I'm really happy I played this one. Initially I was lured by the Borderlands name because anything Borderlands tends to be great and also the fact that this was supposed to be a funny game. And I can say for sure that this game is worthy of all it's praise, it tells an awesome story and it's funny as hell. I literally played the whole game with a smile on my face cause the jokes just keep coming (and that isn't a bad thing). It's not the funniest game I have ever played, that title goes to South Park: The Stick of Truth, but it does come in at a close second.

    So just go play this game even if you're not a Borderlands fan, but if you are then this is a must play because it tells you what happens after Borderlands 2. And even if you're not there's still plenty to love here, it's fairly accessible and fills in newcomers quite well. It's well worth the money and my personal favorite Telltale game.    … Expand
  26. homer4president
    May 16, 2017
    9
    I love this game. It is, by far, the best Telltale has to offer, in my experience. I have also played through The Wolf Among Us, The Walking Dead and Game of Thrones. I enjoyed all of them, but Tales from the Borderlands blows the rest away. It is very well written, and the characters are great, fitting in perfectly with what we have come to expect from anything Borderlands. It is bothI love this game. It is, by far, the best Telltale has to offer, in my experience. I have also played through The Wolf Among Us, The Walking Dead and Game of Thrones. I enjoyed all of them, but Tales from the Borderlands blows the rest away. It is very well written, and the characters are great, fitting in perfectly with what we have come to expect from anything Borderlands. It is both charming and hilarious.… Expand
  27. fhKn19ht
    Nov 4, 2016
    10
    one of the best game i have played.it got everything comedy,action,suspense everything.its definitely worth my money.there are some minor cons but overall it was absolutely superb game.Please make sequel of this game.
    Spoiler alert :- PLEASE bring scooter back
  28. l3goboy08
    Dec 27, 2015
    9
    I really like this game its a got good story, good characters and a good art style. The game also has good music and does feel like a borderlands game.
  29. RETROBOTER
    Feb 2, 2016
    9
    Grafik: 6/10
    Sound: 10/10
    + Great, funny Story, Cool Charackters, Awesome Soundtrack, It's Borderlands - Some Cutscenes are laggy, to Short Conclusion: This game is the best Telltale game for now, it´s funny, a great story (with jokes and sad moments too) and of corse all charackters are kinda crazy. The mix of the different charackters is very good and harmonize, the awesome    Grafik: 6/10
    Sound: 10/10

    + Great, funny Story, Cool Charackters, Awesome Soundtrack, It's Borderlands

    - Some Cutscenes are laggy, to Short

    Conclusion: This game is the best Telltale game for now, it´s funny, a great story (with jokes and sad moments too) and of corse all charackters are kinda crazy. The mix of the different charackters is very good and harmonize, the awesome Soundtrack round´s up this Borderlands expierience.    … Expand
  30. Jonny5784
    Oct 11, 2016
    8
    Another great game by telltale IMO, but not quite on the level as some of there other games such as the walking dead, wolf among us etc.... But I'm not going to take anything away from this title as it's still great from start to finish with some good characters and intrasting story which keeps you guessing just what the hell is going on lol,I would definitely recommend this title to andAnother great game by telltale IMO, but not quite on the level as some of there other games such as the walking dead, wolf among us etc.... But I'm not going to take anything away from this title as it's still great from start to finish with some good characters and intrasting story which keeps you guessing just what the hell is going on lol,I would definitely recommend this title to and fan of telltale or any point a click fan in general, only thing I would say against the game is that if you looking to play a telltale game for the first time don't pick this as there is without doubt better telltale games out there, but for and experienced point a clicker a very good title worth picking up.… Expand
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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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Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

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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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