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. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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]

Awards & Rankings

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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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