Borderlands 3

 PlayStation 5
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 183 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 137 out of 183
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 183
  3. Negative: 26 out of 183
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  1. Casuto
    Dec 14, 2020
    7
    Positives: The gameplay is a massive improvement over the previous games in the series, and the performance upgrades and use of the dualsense's capabilities are a nice addition to what was already a pretty solid game on PS4. Also, the playable characters are all really fun to play as, and the worlds are just beautiful to look at. From the vast deserts of Pandora, to the metroplex ofPositives: The gameplay is a massive improvement over the previous games in the series, and the performance upgrades and use of the dualsense's capabilities are a nice addition to what was already a pretty solid game on PS4. Also, the playable characters are all really fun to play as, and the worlds are just beautiful to look at. From the vast deserts of Pandora, to the metroplex of Promethea, everything in the visual department is a definite upgrade, and the game looks STUNNING. The combat feels fun and varied, a big plus too with how varied the playable characters are.

    Negatives: The writing, characters, and storytelling compared to Borderlands 2 leaves a lot to be desired. The main villains being what are essentially evil psychotic twitch streamers could have been handled a lot better than it actually was, and instead they come off as characters who I want to kill just to shut them up and not because they're evil and despicable like Handsome Jack was in BL2. Additionally the sidequests, while being pretty fun and imaginative in BL2, were bland and felt very same-y in the newest entry, to the point that I just stopped doing them. The general writing of the game has taken a bit of a nosedive from "amazing" to "adequate". I laughed a lot through the many playthroughs I had in BL2, but I almost don't want to make a new character in BL3 simply from how much I cringed at the dialogue.

    It's a lot more fun when you have a friend to play with (aka someone to cringe at the dialogue alongside), but this is where I noticed a number of other issues too. In local co-op the writing is simply too small to read unless you have a large TV, something which I do not play my PS5 on simply for convenience reasons and due to it being a part of a general gaming setup. The writing is so small in fact that I had to turn up the subtitles to max size and even then had to lean forward to read some of the other text. Small visual glitches also popped up during a local co-op playthrough, where the corner of my friend's side of the screen would warp to a pixelated black behind the ammo counter if facing a certain direction, but only on Promethea thus far. While not a game-ruining thing, it's certainly caused a bit of confusion.

    Overall, the game is pretty good as a looter shooter, but it doesn't necessarily feel like the Borderlands I'm used to. The gameplay salvages what would otherwise be a mediocre game, and the choice of playing it with friends also alleviates some of the issues I have with the game. Though, the writing is still pretty bad and can get on one's nerves very quickly. I haven't got anything to say about the DLCs as I haven't gotten any of them and probably won't.    … Expand
  2. ReubenIsAGod
    Jan 9, 2021
    7
    I don't know what exactly it is! But like, Borderlands 3 is A LOT better on the PS5. Like, the loading times, gameplay, and general vibe, and setting feel much better with this 60fps. The game also just looks beautiful. The narrative made me cringe more than once... a really dull story at times. You get great moments than some truly awful humor. The villains are alright.

    I think the    I don't know what exactly it is! But like, Borderlands 3 is A LOT better on the PS5. Like, the loading times, gameplay, and general vibe, and setting feel much better with this 60fps. The game also just looks beautiful. The narrative made me cringe more than once... a really dull story at times. You get great moments than some truly awful humor. The villains are alright.

    I think the game (overall) has improved quite a lot since the initial launch. I do think this is definitely worth purchasing on the PS5. Everything just feels smoother? More fluid? The gameplay is also just some of the best FPS shooting I've had in quite some time. Really responsive, with the PS5's controller you also feel more in control of the actual rate of fire. It does make the gameplay more immersive.

    It's a good time.

    Honestly, besides the bland humor and kinda average writting. This is a pretty solid (fun) action shooter. I would recommend playing on PS5 and playing with friends.    … Expand
  3. Sleeper321
    Aug 2, 2021
    5
    This would be a 10 if the location discovery glitch didn't screw me outta getting the platinum.

    2 season passes of crap..

    And crap story.. Very Dissappointing..

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91

Universal acclaim - based on 5 Critic Reviews

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  1. GameSpew
    Jan 5, 2021
    90
    If you’re expecting a great evolution to the series, you might be a little disappointed with what Borderlands 3 brings to the table. But if you’re happy to jump into more of the same, albeit on a greater scale, you’ll find a lot to love here. And on the new generation of consoles, Borderlands 3 shines better than ever. Playing at 60fps with up to 4K resolution really makes a world of difference; Borderlands 3 has never been more of a pleasure to shoot your way through.
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  2. Hardcore Gamer
    Dec 2, 2020
    90
    Borderlands 3 is a no-brainer for those who already own the game to experience what the PlayStation 5 is capable of. The Resolution Mode visually adds so much more and the Performance Mode gives players a chance to try out the 120hz mode on a compatible display. The story remains the same, but the DLC will add many more ways to play for users. The DualSense Controller with the PS5 is the true game changer here and it’s further bolstered by the 3D Audio. Gearbox no doubt took advantage of the new hardware to unleash the proper Borderlands 3.
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  3. Gaming Nexus
    Dec 1, 2020
    90
    Make no doubt about it, this is the definitive way to play Borderlands 3. Whether you’re venturing into the Borderlands for the first time, or revisiting now that the technical issues are fixed, you’re in for a hell of a time.
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