New Tales from the Borderlands

 PlayStation 5
User Score
5.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 24
  3. Negative: 12 out of 24
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  1. BrianDavid94
    Dec 11, 2022
    7
    Quick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now it’s rare for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I find somethingQuick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now it’s rare for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I find something new that I didn't think I'd like. I own a PC (built by me), Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, PS3, PS4, PS5, and a Switch. I prefer Playstation due to their focus on narrative games. For scoring, I’ll be using the Gameinformer review scale and of course influenced by my personal opinions.

    (7) Average. The game’s feature may work, but are nothing that even causal players haven’t seen before.

    I was hoping this game would be as good as the original Tales from the Borderland but it’s not. The only thing this game does better than the original is the graphics. I don’t think the cast is as bad as everyone says, I thought they did good playing the character that was written for them. The humor felt force most of the time and over the top but I think the regular Borderland games have the same issue. The story fell flat for me, seemed like there was no direction just random events that pushed the story forward. There are some good parts of the game but nowhere close to the original. The story didn’t make me feel anything other than a few chuckles here and there. Unlike other episodic games, each episode didn’t have a build up to the end, and was more just a mini break to the next episode. Overall, it’s a decent game but nothing rememberable or innovative to the genre. Only play if your bored and just looking for something to keep you occupied.    … Expand

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#86 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2022

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Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 13
  3. Negative: 3 out of 13
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 25, 2024
    60
    The script is unbalanced. One minute the game moralizes how bad it is to make fun of stereotypes, then a moment later it overwhelms you with an over-the-top brutal scene. Pretty graphics, hilarious animations and good voice acting can't save a weak script. [Issue#323]
  2. Worth Playing
    Dec 9, 2022
    60
    New Tales from the Borderlands tries to go all-out but ends up with unlikable characters, mind-boggling story twists, and forced comedic writing. Even some interesting decisions and entertaining side characters cannot save what is otherwise an uninteresting romp through the world of Borderlands. If anything, NTFTB confirms that the original was indeed a perfect storm that isn't easily replicated. Fans of the franchise may end up enjoying the adventure, but I'd advise waiting for a sale before embarking on this strange adventure.
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  3. PLAY
    Nov 30, 2022
    60
    Gearbox tries to recapture the magic of Tales From The Borderlands, but by abandoning its original motley crew and valuing jokes over story, it offers tame tales only. [Issue#21, p.78]
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