Tales From The Borderlands: Episode 1 - Zer0 Sum

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. PSX Extreme
    Dec 9, 2014
    90
    Tales From the Borderlands: Episode One – Zer0 Sum is one heckuva debut. Somehow, the developers allow the action and story to leap off the screen, and they give a sufficient amount of time to each.
  2. Push Square
    Nov 29, 2014
    90
    Short of not being a fan of the Borderlands franchise, this an incredibly impressive outing – and the fact that it’s not riddled with bugs is just the icing on the cake.
  3. Hardcore Gamer
    Nov 28, 2014
    90
    Tales from the Borderlands isn’t just a superb entry point into what appears to be a captivating story, it has the potential to be Telltale’s best work since the first season of The Walking Dead.
  5. GameSpot
    Nov 25, 2014
    90
    Telltale and Borderlands are the peanut butter and chocolate of the current gaming landscape, creating a piece that is too rock-solid in its own convictions to be labeled simply as a mashup.
  6. IGN
    Nov 25, 2014
    88
    With only a brief introduction to Rhys and Fiona, they have already become a pair of my favorite Telltale characters, and the fantastic final scene of the Zer0 Sum has be anxiously awaiting my return trip to Pandora.
  7. PlayStation Universe
    Dec 16, 2014
    85
    Episode One is light on challenge but makes up for it in a big way with story and presentation. This is a great opening chapter to the series regardless of your familiarity to the Borderlands world.
  8. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Nov 29, 2014
    85
    Telltale has given us an excellent first chapter in what is gearing up to be one of their best series.
  9. Hobby Consolas
    Jan 23, 2015
    83
    A high milestone for the upcoming chapters. Excellent and funky characters make this a frantic and colourful adventure.
  10. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jan 13, 2015
    80
    Well-paced, well-acted and brilliantly-written. [Jan 2015, p.94]
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  11. PlaySense
    Jan 8, 2015
    80
    As expected, the Borderlands franchise translates perfectly into Telltales' series format. Fondly recommended.
  12. The Digital Fix
    Dec 17, 2014
    80
    The world of Pandora has a vault full of lore and stories to offer, so if this game matches the critical and commercial success of other Telltale games, then we may only have begun to scratch the surface.
  13. Gamestyle
    Dec 11, 2014
    80
    Another hit to add to Telltale Games ever growing library.
  14. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Jan 26, 2015
    70
    Telltale's most creative adventure has promise, we're just holding out for the more alluring loot. [Feb 2015, p76]
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  15. Play UK
    Jan 8, 2015
    70
    Despite some awkward dialogue when you make the "wrong" choices, stilted movement, and laughably fickle facial expressions, we're still looking forward to the rest of the series. [Issue#252, p.64]
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  16. games(TM)
    Feb 17, 2015
    60
    A fantastic proof of concept... it's just not as engaging or game-changing as the other cinematic episodes Telltale has been putting out over the last three years. [Issue#157, p.122]

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#39 Best PS4 Game of 2014
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#88 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2014

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 164 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 122 out of 164
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 164
  3. Negative: 21 out of 164
  1. CouchLicker
    Nov 25, 2014
    10
    It's simple:
    Do you love Borderlands?
    Do you love Telltale's adventure games? Do you own a PS4? Are you able to read at a 5th grade level?    It's simple:
    Do you love Borderlands?
    Do you love Telltale's adventure games?
    Do you own a PS4?
    Are you able to read at a 5th grade level?

    If you said yes to any of these then you HAVE to get this game.    … Full Review »
  2. adamkynaston
    Nov 28, 2014
    10
    LOVED this episode. They had to spend some time laying groundwork and establishing characters, but even those scenes are rife with humor andLOVED this episode. They had to spend some time laying groundwork and establishing characters, but even those scenes are rife with humor and extremely enjoyable. Having played Borderlands ques you in to some of the more subtle humor, but overall this game is for anyone that loves action and a little crude humor. Fantastic experience!… Full Review »
  3. Phil_Panteleit
    Nov 26, 2014
    8
    Simply put, another Telltale masterpiece! Lets hope we don't have to wait 2 months between episodes. Can't wait for Game of Thrones. Plus youSimply put, another Telltale masterpiece! Lets hope we don't have to wait 2 months between episodes. Can't wait for Game of Thrones. Plus you gotta love the easy Platinum for all you trophy hunters out there.… Full Review »
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