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. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. 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!
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. 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!
  24. 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
  25. 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!!!
  26. MustafaTouny
    Jun 17, 2016
    4
    After the walking dead and the wolf among us I believe that this game is a drop off from telltales. Unfortunately, The choices are so poor. In addition of that, i Didn't find any surprising thing about the story.
  27. 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
  28. 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!!
  29. 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
  30. JustCoolCritic
    Nov 1, 2017
    0
    Really? Game ful ofl crazynes and fun turned into a mass effect with toilet humor. like i now another setting and all of that. But this game is in the SAME UNIVERSE, SAME TIME LINE. But nah, bro. Lets do a stupid game what is no longer borderlands. No action not fun, only sve or not save, jump or not jump, poop or kill. Maybe Tale Tale could do not a stupid guy from rich planet, and sendReally? Game ful ofl crazynes and fun turned into a mass effect with toilet humor. like i now another setting and all of that. But this game is in the SAME UNIVERSE, SAME TIME LINE. But nah, bro. Lets do a stupid game what is no longer borderlands. No action not fun, only sve or not save, jump or not jump, poop or kill. Maybe Tale Tale could do not a stupid guy from rich planet, and send him to planet pandora. The game was cool, if there was a story about civilians or crazy dudes. Not about ric hstupid and weak gays with mania of money. Tale Tale, work better, think more wide… 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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86

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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