Borderlands 2

 PlayStation Vita
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 379 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 55 out of 379
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  1. Yakuzet
    Sep 7, 2023
    6
    its the one of the 5 big real game for vita. but the port it TERRIBLE. fps drops crashes thecnical issues killing me. my average fps is freakign 23 man. am i watching an old movie or playing video games from 1800s. i overlocked my vita and still it wasnt stable but it isnt 24 fps anymore. (after oc it averaged 29 fpss)
  2. r03vg
    Jan 6, 2021
    6
    Подтормаживает. Русский язык не поддерживается в версии для PS VITA. В целом, довольно забавная игра.
  3. Team_Bob
    Jul 2, 2020
    2
    Borderlands 2 at it's core is a fun, time killing, grindy, looter shooter. This port however is a disaster. Frame rate constantly drops to single digits. Like other resource heavy Vita games, it does not allow you to adjust brightness so when the night cycle rolls around you will be playing blind. You can't even access the trophy app because the game needs the extra memory to run.Borderlands 2 at it's core is a fun, time killing, grindy, looter shooter. This port however is a disaster. Frame rate constantly drops to single digits. Like other resource heavy Vita games, it does not allow you to adjust brightness so when the night cycle rolls around you will be playing blind. You can't even access the trophy app because the game needs the extra memory to run. Trying to shoot with any bit of accuracy with the Vita's analog numbs is next to impossible. The devs didn't even bother porting the last two DLC packs to this version. It's a great time if you like this style of game but play it on any other platform. This port SUCKS!… Expand
  4. Egorka2007
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    Borderlands 2 on psvita, I liked it, of course there were problems with console overheating, friezes, crashes, etc., at school it is interesting to play those in Brawl Stars, it's just Parasha, got to William, and then abandoned it somehow, then downloaded again 6 days ago, ps5 port will be)
  5. MattBarringerXY
    Nov 21, 2019
    8
    Since I can't give this game a 7.5, but feel it's closer to an 8 than a 7, it gets an 8 from me. I have this game on the PC, xbox 360, and PS3, and have played it on all three systems, but mostly the PS3 version, which is the first version I had, and the one I played this game the most on. To me, all the versions are at least solid 9's for me, but the PS3 version is a no-questions-askedSince I can't give this game a 7.5, but feel it's closer to an 8 than a 7, it gets an 8 from me. I have this game on the PC, xbox 360, and PS3, and have played it on all three systems, but mostly the PS3 version, which is the first version I had, and the one I played this game the most on. To me, all the versions are at least solid 9's for me, but the PS3 version is a no-questions-asked 10/10 for me. It crammed so many of my favorite gaming elements into one package: looting, fps/action role playing (lots of character building with all the upgrade tree choices, attribute enhancements with the "badass tokens" as you earn as you complete the games many challenges... sure, it's kind of rpg lite, but more rpg than, say, a Bioshock type game), looting, dungeon crawling, oh, and have I mentioned LOOTING!!!

    This game has enough looting to make any Diablo/Blizzard or Elder Scrolls/Bethesda game fan creaming his pants! The game has literally MILLIONS of different possible types of guns! It uses procedural code with randomly generating algorithms to piece together a large variety of brands, models, builds, element effect, mods, etc just with the physical attributes of the guns, but also pieces together random strings to generate different (often times hilariously obviously randomly generated, yet still badass) names for each gun... Of course this is for non-uniques, as many extremely rare and all legendary weapons are not randomly generated...only the locations they are spawned in are, when they aren't a predetermined mission reward. And enemies you take down are even all spawned using (and thereby eventually dropping for your possible taking) a unique weapon. And there's no telling what other rare or powerful goodies they might ever drop!

    This deep take the devs took on the game's looting system is just the beginning of what makes this game one of my all-time favorites. While one of the few downsides for me is that game's story and characters aren't the most compelling or memorable for me, it's the overall wacky and humorous tone of it all that sort of makes the sum of all it's somewhat meh parts actually add up to a pretty interesting world, and even if some of the characters feel stiff, they are still hilarious. Some of them are even quite memorable (particularly a certain crazy tweaked out little genius inventor lab rat girl, and this morbidly obese hillbilly cousin of your inbred mechanic. There is enough there in the wackiness department to make the world engrossing in its own VERY distinct and unique way. The cartoonish cell shaded graphics seem to turn off many, but for me, it's just another part of the tone. And I find many areas have wonderful art design in this game.

    But above all, in the PS3 version, was the GAMEPLAY was so fast-paced and nonstop, yet it rarely got bogged down by frame rate drop issues. This is where I start my contrast-critique of this vita port, as contrasted to its PS3 version. ALLLL those other things I mentioned loving about the PS3 version (and ostensibly from what I played of the PC and XBOX 360 versions) are still absolutely THERE, all packed tightly and solidly into this little handheld version. BUT, the GAMEPLAY... oy... well that's where mostly everyone's main gripes come from. And while I don't agree that it should be enough to detract from how impressive all that other stuff all being there in the vita version is, I can't just stick my head in the sand on this one just because I'm such a hardcore self-admitted fanboy of the game.

    Not only during pretty much most enemy encounters involving more than like five or six enemies at once, but also during your time in areas full of NPCs -- namely sanctuary -- you will notice some JARRING moments of frame rate drop. I don't feel like it breaks the game for me, because I love the sum of all it's parts enough to forgive this annoyance, it's sad that I have to give one of the few 10/10 games for me a 7.5, rounded up for metacritic.

    What can I say, I still love this, and still, after playing it, do not in any way regret hunting it down until I could find it for as low as $18 (vita games are hard to find in the US now due to limited prints, and finding one under $30 is getting harder by the day). But yeah, the visual downgrade isn't such a drag for me, as I still think it looks good. Honestly, the only gripe I can make about this is that frame rate. And yeah, the touchpad on the back making me throw grenades haphazardly until I found a way to comfortably play without this being an issue was annoying until I got used to it. So yeah, not the port this game deserves, but hell, until we get a switch version, it's the only way to play Borderlands on the Go, in the palms of your hands.    … Expand
  6. mrthrow28735
    Mar 15, 2018
    10
    So far it's the best Vita first person shooter. It's the full game plus two expansion packs and all the characters plus character DLC. A must buy.
  7. Hypedriver
    May 9, 2017
    6
    As far as I'm concerned, Borderlands 2 is one of my favourite games of all time: great shooting mechanics, fun RPG/FPS hybrid gameplay, and an absolute ton of things to do, not even including the density of DLC expansions. On those merits alone, it's great... on home consoles and PC at least. On the Vita, it's a slightly different story. Right off the bat though, the one thing I amAs far as I'm concerned, Borderlands 2 is one of my favourite games of all time: great shooting mechanics, fun RPG/FPS hybrid gameplay, and an absolute ton of things to do, not even including the density of DLC expansions. On those merits alone, it's great... on home consoles and PC at least. On the Vita, it's a slightly different story. Right off the bat though, the one thing I am impressed with in this version is the fact that the entire game was made playable on a handheld system such as the PS Vita, no cutbacks on main game content or anything! Because of that though, the performance of this version massively sets it back from every other version of the game (having played the PS3, Xbox 360, Xbox One and PC versions of the game): lower draw distance, noticeably lower model detail, highly inconsistent frame rates, periodical crashes (mostly from occasionally entering your inventory, which sucks because you'll be going in and out of it A LOT). All of these plague the Vita version, which is a shame, because it does slightly hamper the frantic pacing of the game, compared to other versions. To say it's unplayable however, is an overstatement; it's still good fun, it's portable Borderlands to put it simply. It just should have had more time or effort for refinement, even if it meant further graphical sacrifice, or otherwise.… Expand
  8. Visualdarter
    Sep 19, 2016
    2
    Honestly I have tried to like this game, it's was meant to be a big moment for the vita but I just can't get into this. Controls feel slow and jerky, graphics are ok and frame rate is an issue. If you are a borderlands fan stick to the console. Some games just aren't meant to be handheld and this is sadly one of them
  9. TheArchetypes
    Sep 9, 2016
    6
    I have heard so many great things about this game, and being completely new to the franchise, I decided to get the vita port considering the vita is all I have. I was fully aware of consumers complaints about the game, and I wanted to find out if it was true, or just overreaction. After playing it for some time, it was a very good game, and my only complaint is the frame rate, the thingI have heard so many great things about this game, and being completely new to the franchise, I decided to get the vita port considering the vita is all I have. I was fully aware of consumers complaints about the game, and I wanted to find out if it was true, or just overreaction. After playing it for some time, it was a very good game, and my only complaint is the frame rate, the thing that determines whether the game is even playable or not, and frankly bl2 on vita is right on the verge of unplayable. But, all the console content is there, and its the entire borderlands 2 game! Overall, not bad but certainly not fantastic… Expand
  10. MasterDamus
    Aug 15, 2016
    9
    Not a big fan of multiplayer open world games & actually Didn't like the game on PC or PS3. graphics & vibe was off so never got into it. however i recently Finally got the VITA version of the game on the recent store sale as i'm less picky on that & to my surprise (and after day one patch) I'm happy to report there No big slowdowns & its actually An amazing, witty, fun, fast & rewardingNot a big fan of multiplayer open world games & actually Didn't like the game on PC or PS3. graphics & vibe was off so never got into it. however i recently Finally got the VITA version of the game on the recent store sale as i'm less picky on that & to my surprise (and after day one patch) I'm happy to report there No big slowdowns & its actually An amazing, witty, fun, fast & rewarding Game! easily one of the best, longest & most rewarding fps experiences on the PS VITA (Killzone M & Resistance BS are smoother & amazing too but the plot & vibe here is cooler...). my only down Is the rear & front touch controls. they are really UN-useful in this game, as i get grenades thrown out by mistake all the time. this game reminds me of: IDs RAGE, mixed with PORTAL 2 Humor, & telltales walking dead art style.… Expand
  11. RikkiBesti
    Jan 26, 2016
    7
    Dumbed Down? No, This is the Full Borderlands 2 experience minus a few DLC´s. is it any good? Yes of course it is Borderlands, but even tho the game is fantastic, it could have used more time in development. Now you can argue that the Vita ain´t powerful enough, and well the Vita ain´t as powerful as a PS3, it could have done alot more! i enjoyed this game but recommending it is hard toDumbed Down? No, This is the Full Borderlands 2 experience minus a few DLC´s. is it any good? Yes of course it is Borderlands, but even tho the game is fantastic, it could have used more time in development. Now you can argue that the Vita ain´t powerful enough, and well the Vita ain´t as powerful as a PS3, it could have done alot more! i enjoyed this game but recommending it is hard to do now that the Handsome Collection is out! The Vita Version is comparable to a very low-end PC at launch, now it is pretty solid tho drops still there. Good Game, Horrible Port, The Vita Deserves better!… Expand
  12. BorderlandsMan
    Dec 9, 2015
    10
    Borderlands Two for PS Vita is an amazing game. It has amazing graphics, and, for six DLC's it is pretty cheap on the PlayStation Store; It's only $19.99. I think it is very under rated. I have heard complaints about how it is so big, 4.6 GB's.. OF COURSE IT'S BIG! it's freaking Borderlands! It should be enough that it runs on PS VITA at all! I had never played a Borderlands game before,Borderlands Two for PS Vita is an amazing game. It has amazing graphics, and, for six DLC's it is pretty cheap on the PlayStation Store; It's only $19.99. I think it is very under rated. I have heard complaints about how it is so big, 4.6 GB's.. OF COURSE IT'S BIG! it's freaking Borderlands! It should be enough that it runs on PS VITA at all! I had never played a Borderlands game before, then I played the VITA Version, and I was hooked! I am so glad they are making Tales from the Borderlands!… Expand
  13. andree1991
    Nov 10, 2015
    4
    The only reason to have this is if you already have a ps3 or ps4 to transfer your game save file to the screen after you're done traveling. If you want this game by itself on the vita, i don't recommend it. it runs like hell and the frame rate is atrocious. Buy it only if you're obsessed with BL2 and can't go out without playing it.
  14. Peeto
    Oct 5, 2015
    10
    Just wow. I played today B2 on PC GOTY version. At night I played Vita version with latest patch, and on Vita display it just looks very good, you will not notice any difference between PC version/if you just play and not dig carefully what are the differences/! Just great. Full AAA experience on the go. Framerate is very good, i do not know if it was patched, but when I firstly buy B2 onJust wow. I played today B2 on PC GOTY version. At night I played Vita version with latest patch, and on Vita display it just looks very good, you will not notice any difference between PC version/if you just play and not dig carefully what are the differences/! Just great. Full AAA experience on the go. Framerate is very good, i do not know if it was patched, but when I firstly buy B2 on Vita it was not as good as it is today. Now framerate is excelent, loading times are accetable. Give me more AAA full titles....aaa RE2 is comming....… Expand
  15. BobCat51
    Jul 23, 2015
    9
    Borderlands 2 is a fantastic RPG on Vita or Consoles. After 200 hours in game I can safely say that I love the game despite its many flaws. However, some of
    These flaws are rather irritating. Playing through the same story line 3+ times just to get to the level cap is ridiculous. It is better if you have the DLC but I feel that DLC shouldn't be necessary for a less repetitive experience.    Borderlands 2 is a fantastic RPG on Vita or Consoles. After 200 hours in game I can safely say that I love the game despite its many flaws. However, some of
    These flaws are rather irritating. Playing through the same story line 3+ times just to get to the level cap is ridiculous. It is better if you have the DLC but I feel that DLC shouldn't be necessary for a less repetitive experience. Although, the main story is very diverse, entertaining, and well written throughout the whole thing and the DLC maintains these rather high standards.    … Expand
  16. Incredipede
    Jul 7, 2015
    10
    Great game. Fun, addictive, lots of content. In my opinion it has too many DLCs bul well, I guess developers will never stop adding tons of DLCs to a game instead of finishing it.
  17. Hazey86
    Jun 27, 2015
    10
    This game is a massive achievement on the vita, people say it's unplayable which is so far from the truth. Yes you get the odd frame rate issue but this is the full game in your hands!
    Graphics wise it's very crisp and maybe they could of lowered the resolution to counter act the frame rate issues? But they are few and far between, mainly in sanctuary.
    Controls work well with the back    This game is a massive achievement on the vita, people say it's unplayable which is so far from the truth. Yes you get the odd frame rate issue but this is the full game in your hands!
    Graphics wise it's very crisp and maybe they could of lowered the resolution to counter act the frame rate issues? But they are few and far between, mainly in sanctuary.
    Controls work well with the back pad a simple touch gets you sprinting along nicely.
    Only gripe is the small text in the menus but nothing major. You just have to accept its s console game squeezed down to play on a handheld and done rather well.    … Expand
  18. abaddonsascent
    Jun 26, 2015
    9
    This game is enormous! A fantastic game to have on a portable console. Almost feels like your taking your home console with you when your playing this on the go. The game isn't without its technical flaws but can easily overlooked when you consider the overall enjoyment of having a game of this calibre on your Vita.
  19. marckivar
    Jun 2, 2015
    10
    After one year playing this infinite game I can totally say it's not perfect but near, the most annoying thing is the random crashes that IRON GALAXY refuse to fix, and the thing about missed DLC like appreciated Tiny Tina's one; all the rest is just Borderlands 2 in a handheld so pretty amazing.
    Graphics are good enough, not great but fine, the controls are great and the rear's panel    After one year playing this infinite game I can totally say it's not perfect but near, the most annoying thing is the random crashes that IRON GALAXY refuse to fix, and the thing about missed DLC like appreciated Tiny Tina's one; all the rest is just Borderlands 2 in a handheld so pretty amazing.
    Graphics are good enough, not great but fine, the controls are great and the rear's panel use you will get use to after 5 minutes.
    The game is infinite so by the missed content and the random crashed can't give 10/10 but worthy 9/10    … Expand
  20. xDaudex
    May 25, 2015
    6
    Pros:
    Amount of guns
    Characters
    Abilities

    Cons:
    Frame rate is usually in the 20s
    You do not get guns better than your current ones as often as the first game
    The affinity experience points with guns mechanic is non-existent in this game
  21. Deadrift666
    Apr 26, 2015
    6
    I have heard soooo many great things about bl2, and being completely new to the franchise, i decided to get the vita port considering the vita is all i have. I was fully aware of consumers complaints about the game, and i wanted to find out if it was true, or just overreaction. After playing it for some time, it was a very good game, and my only complaint is the frame rate, the thing thatI have heard soooo many great things about bl2, and being completely new to the franchise, i decided to get the vita port considering the vita is all i have. I was fully aware of consumers complaints about the game, and i wanted to find out if it was true, or just overreaction. After playing it for some time, it was a very good game, and my only complaint is the frame rate, the thing that determines whether the game is even playable or not, and frankly bl2 on vita is right on the verge of unplayable. BUT! all the console content is there, and its the entire borderlands 2 game! Overall, not bad but certainly not fantastic… Expand
  22. stevanthecruel
    Feb 18, 2015
    8
    great game for vita,frame rate still drops,especially in the sity but nothing groundbreaking but have some smooth frame elsewhere,overall great game for vita owners
  23. revrevolution
    Dec 26, 2014
    8
    Great port for the Vita, and perfect for on the go. While the framerate suffers at times of heavy combat, the game as a whole is very playable. This is may not be the optimal Borderlands experience if you'd rather use a console...but personally, there's something about this game that just feels very comfortable on the Vita. The controls take some getting used to, but are very doable. IGreat port for the Vita, and perfect for on the go. While the framerate suffers at times of heavy combat, the game as a whole is very playable. This is may not be the optimal Borderlands experience if you'd rather use a console...but personally, there's something about this game that just feels very comfortable on the Vita. The controls take some getting used to, but are very doable. I find them to be adequate, and have had little difficulty getting responsive actions from either the front or rear touchpad. All in all, I'm very pleased Iron Galaxy's work with this port, and love having Borderlands at my fingertips.… Expand
  24. jmaneater
    Dec 10, 2014
    10
    I created a metacritic account just for this game. It was very well done and I cannot believe that critcs gave it so bad of a review. People need to go buy more vita bundles and make sure you download the update!!! It fixes a lot of the frame rate problems. Its like people expect a ps3 ge to run perfect on a handheld. Lol idiots
  25. hatsonfire
    Nov 16, 2014
    7
    Good port to the PSVita. I would give a higher score but I've ran into game freezing bugs a hand full of times (once every 4-5 hours).

    I would highly recommend getting a PSVita grip to play this game. Using the vita's analog sticks to play a FPS without somewhere to place your palms is a good way to get carpal tunnel.
  26. AGrimHobo1242
    Nov 12, 2014
    8
    Played this quite a bit on the XB360, so I was excited to see it came with the PS Vita (plus the first half of the add-ons!!) Game plays quite nicely on the Vita, especially when compared to the performance of other handhelds. One and only complaint is how easy it is to accidentally activate on screen abilities (either throwing a grenade when trying to aim or activating the characterPlayed this quite a bit on the XB360, so I was excited to see it came with the PS Vita (plus the first half of the add-ons!!) Game plays quite nicely on the Vita, especially when compared to the performance of other handhelds. One and only complaint is how easy it is to accidentally activate on screen abilities (either throwing a grenade when trying to aim or activating the character abilities while moving.) As a side note, I'm sure some people are upset about it, but I find it rather amusing that every single enemy explodes on death, which I can only imagine is done to prevent the system from being bogged down from rendering 100's of dead bodies at a time. Overall, great port of an amazing game!… Expand
  27. frankgames
    Nov 9, 2014
    8
    Borderland 2 on PlayStation Vita is an Excellent shooter, So far I played more than 10 hours and only experience the game crash once. I haven't play the BL2 on Xbox, PS3 or PC, so I cannot compare how it hold up against the better versions.
    Pros:
    - A good shooter on Vita - Good Graphics for a Vita Game - you can replay that game - Interesting story - A lot of content . Cons: -    Borderland 2 on PlayStation Vita is an Excellent shooter, So far I played more than 10 hours and only experience the game crash once. I haven't play the BL2 on Xbox, PS3 or PC, so I cannot compare how it hold up against the better versions.
    Pros:
    - A good shooter on Vita
    - Good Graphics for a Vita Game
    - you can replay that game
    - Interesting story
    - A lot of content .

    Cons:
    - Frame rate issue, especially in the large area
    - Popup texture every time you load a new area.
    -Game crashes (only happened once so far)    … Expand
  28. angel91a
    Oct 16, 2014
    10
    The game is awesome, just like the pc and console versions! The game comes with 6 add-ons! 2 that are quest and story, 2 that are packs with skins and weapons and all that stuff, and 2 that are character packs. The game is addicting, and if you have a ps vita, you're going to play this game all day.

    Here are the Positives and Negatives: +A good challenge +Great story +Awesome    The game is awesome, just like the pc and console versions! The game comes with 6 add-ons! 2 that are quest and story, 2 that are packs with skins and weapons and all that stuff, and 2 that are character packs. The game is addicting, and if you have a ps vita, you're going to play this game all day.

    Here are the Positives and Negatives:

    +A good challenge
    +Great story
    +Awesome Gameplay and gun-play
    +Funny and badass characters
    +An evil and hilarious villain
    +Really long game
    +High replay value with True and Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode (New game +)

    -Awkward controls, but you'll get used it
    -Graphics are less than the pc and consoles because of a lot less antialiasing and shadows, but it's alright, it doesn't really matter, game still looks great

    If you have a PS Vita, I really recommend this game, even if you have the console versions already. :)    … Expand
  29. madmantwentyone
    Sep 19, 2014
    9
    I haven't taken this game out of my Vita since it launched. The only reason I didn't give it a perfect score is because there is only half the DLC available. I adore the cross-save function with the PS3 version. I have one of each character leveled up to at least six, with my Psycho at level 41 and playing TVHM. I am addicted all over again, and my addiction follows me around in my pocket.
  30. Swanger92
    Sep 18, 2014
    8
    I really like this game! I have played both console versions of this game and I have to say this holds up. For being on a handheld this port is insane. I am writing this review post update and I have not run into any kind of problems. It controls great and I never accidentally touch the rear pad. It looks great! Sure there are obvious differences such as lighting effects and some physicsI really like this game! I have played both console versions of this game and I have to say this holds up. For being on a handheld this port is insane. I am writing this review post update and I have not run into any kind of problems. It controls great and I never accidentally touch the rear pad. It looks great! Sure there are obvious differences such as lighting effects and some physics but this game is on the vita! Very minimal slowdown, no crashes, and to be honest I never fully got into the console versions. I can't put this one down! If you have never played this game and you have a vita get it now!… Expand
  31. LysanderG
    Sep 14, 2014
    9
    Excellent move to Vita from full consoles. Great fun to play. Menus are very tiny on the screen, could have used more space to make them easier to read.
  32. SilentINU
    Sep 9, 2014
    7
    Sure, this game is not as good has the PS3, Xbox or PC version but still, it's one of the best FPS for the portable. Some frame drops, annoying bugs and texture fails can be ignored because this game is still really playable and you can have a lot of fun were you're not at home and you only have access to your Vita or if you don't have the game for the other platforms.
  33. demFailz
    Sep 4, 2014
    8
    I have never played any Borderlands game before, but I got to say...this game is great! It's a must buy for the PS Vita, and one of the best games on the PS Vita!
  34. loadstone007
    Sep 3, 2014
    8
    Amazing that this game is on the Vita, and it looks great. It's very fun to play, has a LOT of content included, but the only downside I found was the inconsistent frame rate. It may suddenly dip in certain scenarios, which can get a bit annoying but it doesn't take away from the overall great experience of the game. Recommended!
  35. Bakougak
    Aug 27, 2014
    8
    Why we´re the critics bad? it´s a great game that was exactly like the other versions but with better character control and they lower the price on the vita and all the dlc we´re there i think it´s a great game and everyone should have it.
  36. DarkenForge
    Aug 14, 2014
    10
    As a huge fan of the borderlands games, I was surprisingly happy with this port. The controls take a little bit to get used to after playing on console, and you will have to fiddle with the sensitivity a little bit. But on the go this game is invaluable. This is the game for the Vita that could transform it and get better full games on the console. Now to wait for The Binding Of Isaac: Rebirth
  37. Simpo99
    Aug 1, 2014
    6
    i got this on release and i have to say this has a few issues one the frame rate in some areas is pretty bad & the lack of 4 player coop kinda hinders this experience.but this is understandable since its a handheld version and there are a few positives one you get the 2 extra characters the Mechromancer & The Psycho classes you also get all 4 DLC Expansions with the Vita version its wasi got this on release and i have to say this has a few issues one the frame rate in some areas is pretty bad & the lack of 4 player coop kinda hinders this experience.but this is understandable since its a handheld version and there are a few positives one you get the 2 extra characters the Mechromancer & The Psycho classes you also get all 4 DLC Expansions with the Vita version its was tough to rate this game but my final score is 6/10… Expand
  38. danielscotth
    Jul 29, 2014
    10
    I honestly don't see why this port has gotten such horrible reviews. I hesitantly bought this game against the onslaught of negative reviews in hoping that it would be at best, playable, and I was greeted with a very decent port of Borderlands 2 for on the go purposes. Admittedly, the initial control scheme set up the game starts you off with was uncomfortable, and it did take a bit to getI honestly don't see why this port has gotten such horrible reviews. I hesitantly bought this game against the onslaught of negative reviews in hoping that it would be at best, playable, and I was greeted with a very decent port of Borderlands 2 for on the go purposes. Admittedly, the initial control scheme set up the game starts you off with was uncomfortable, and it did take a bit to get used to the interface, but once I got this down and figured out how to switch the control scheme to fit my preference, I found that I quickly adapted to playing this FPS on my Vita just as I had with Killzone: Mercenary.

    *Ultimately, this is a personal review and is meant to be viewed as such. I am not claiming that anyone and everyone will enjoy this Vita port of the PS3 game, but I am simply providing my opinion on the game as a standalone/portable FPS.

    The game is huge, has tons of replay value, has plenty of content, the graphics appear to be more than adequate for a handheld console game, and the controls are honestly not all that bad after several brief sessions of playing. Furthermore, I have had very minor issues with lag and/or crashing and only several minor issues with glitching.

    I'm giving this a 5/5 as it met my expectations, is, in my opinion, just as fun and playable as Killzone: Mercenary, which I thought was absolutely amazing especially as its a portable game, and has tons of game play to offer. If you like FPS games, have a Vita, and have a few bucks to throw out for this, I would definitely recommend giving it a try.    … Expand
  39. kish1975
    Jul 28, 2014
    9
    I have heard people complain about problems but for me I have had one and 2 restarts and 2 freezes in over 30 hrs. of gameplay so far and all I got to say to the nay Sayers is BORDERLANDS 2 on a handheld being played anywhere and nothing cut out . Bloody great game for a handheld it is amazing if you think about it .
  40. iunder
    Jul 27, 2014
    9
    This port to Vita has extended the life of Borderlands 2 for me. It took perhaps 15 minutes for me to get used to the controls. I find the Vita especially uncomfortable to hold in my hands with this game, but it is outweighed by the joy of playing. Controlling the game is more uncomfortable than actually difficult or frustrating. Occasionally I accidentally tap the right-hand side of theThis port to Vita has extended the life of Borderlands 2 for me. It took perhaps 15 minutes for me to get used to the controls. I find the Vita especially uncomfortable to hold in my hands with this game, but it is outweighed by the joy of playing. Controlling the game is more uncomfortable than actually difficult or frustrating. Occasionally I accidentally tap the right-hand side of the screen with my thumb and throw a grenade unintentionally. That is my only real gripe about the controls. It is harder to spot enemies in the distance because of the small screen and the frame-rate is lower than on console. I consider these issues to be an acceptable compromise for being able to play on a handheld.

    I would have preferred all expansions to have been included, as I was halfway through Tiny Tina's adventure when I imported my save and found that I needed to start a different expansion or continue with my second play-through of the main campaign. If you love Borderlands 2 and feel like playing it again on your Vita then you shouldn't be disappointed. Just bear in mind the inherent limitations of the Vita.    … Expand
  41. eridani
    Jul 23, 2014
    8
    A decent port of an excellent game. The entire game is there, and both DLC characters, the first two DLC packs, and the first level cap increase for $40 isn't actually a bad deal. The game itself, while mostly playable, suffers from various technical issues. Frame rate is a constantly fluctuating, and the worst of all it's worst in the places you are in most often, like Sanctuary! WhileA decent port of an excellent game. The entire game is there, and both DLC characters, the first two DLC packs, and the first level cap increase for $40 isn't actually a bad deal. The game itself, while mostly playable, suffers from various technical issues. Frame rate is a constantly fluctuating, and the worst of all it's worst in the places you are in most often, like Sanctuary! While the draw distance is impressive, other subtle visual touches that made the game stand out are missing. You may notice that the moon, a major visual element in the game, isn't rendered right, or that the lights on Maliwan guns don't blink when you reload them. Even the higher rarity items seem to have no reflection map programmed (i.e. they're not "shiny"). Still it still is Borderlands 2, and will most likely scratch your Borderlands 2 itch. A more polished port would be most welcome though.… Expand
  42. TagoMago
    Jul 21, 2014
    9
    It's a great game. Deep gameplay, fantastic voice acting and tons of content. I still can't believe I have Borderlands 2 with me where ever I go!!

    There are some concessions that have been made in getting int running on Vita but they don't stop it being fun at all.

    I'm grateful to Iron Galaxy for bringing this to Vita. Don't be put off by negative / mixed reviews.
  43. killermcbane
    Jul 12, 2014
    10
    Wow this game is amazing i got the bl 2 vita bundle and its awsome 10/10 for me, all im pissed about is all these hardcore gamers saying the ps vita isnt as good quality as console or pc, come on people its a handheld console not a giant one, what did u expect a ps4 in ur hands, think again the vita is lightyears ahead of nintendo ds so be quiet and enjoy the console before they stopWow this game is amazing i got the bl 2 vita bundle and its awsome 10/10 for me, all im pissed about is all these hardcore gamers saying the ps vita isnt as good quality as console or pc, come on people its a handheld console not a giant one, what did u expect a ps4 in ur hands, think again the vita is lightyears ahead of nintendo ds so be quiet and enjoy the console before they stop supporting it, oh wait those ppl will still **** jeebis, listen to me sheeple this game is a must for the vita… Expand
  44. PadavanApple
    Jul 10, 2014
    7
    Great game, but not great port. I don't recommend you to buy this version as main one. If you have it on ps3 system, you can transfer progress from vita to ps3, in this case portable version of borderlands is okay, but framerate problems is bad, obviously. It always drops from 28 to 15.
  45. Plain_Sight_Doc
    Jul 7, 2014
    9
    Immediately upon starting up the game you realize what an excellent feat of engineering this game is on the Vita. It is THE ENTIRE Borderlands 2 Game with all of its content and DLC's. I was amazed how similar it is to playing it on the PS3, and in my opinion it is better on Vita. Of course some sacrifices had to be made to squeeze the entire game onto the Playstation's handheld, but theyImmediately upon starting up the game you realize what an excellent feat of engineering this game is on the Vita. It is THE ENTIRE Borderlands 2 Game with all of its content and DLC's. I was amazed how similar it is to playing it on the PS3, and in my opinion it is better on Vita. Of course some sacrifices had to be made to squeeze the entire game onto the Playstation's handheld, but they are very limited and seemingly unnoticeable except for there only being 2-player online co-op, in lieu of the consoles' 4.

    The developers had to have put in so much time and effort to get this game to the Vita in such a pristine and untouched state compared to the original. There is no way it could have transitioned to Vita this seamlessly without some sort of magic or futuristic tech. This game is a must have on the PS Vita. It may be one of the last, great, AAA, American developed games for PS Vita. And literally, its all there. All the nostalgia, guns, and Skags one could ever want on a handheld.    … Expand
  46. OutATime
    Jul 5, 2014
    1
    This and the Jak collection are the sum of all that's wrong with the Vita. It seems like just because it's on the Vita it gets given a free pass in terms of performance. I for one didn't pay AU$200 to play 2 year old slideshows! The worst part is the Sony and the developer promised sloid 28-33FPS performance! What a joke. Your lucky if it's running at 22FPS.

    The game is very good    This and the Jak collection are the sum of all that's wrong with the Vita. It seems like just because it's on the Vita it gets given a free pass in terms of performance. I for one didn't pay AU$200 to play 2 year old slideshows! The worst part is the Sony and the developer promised sloid 28-33FPS performance! What a joke. Your lucky if it's running at 22FPS.

    The game is very good looking. I would debate that the porting was perhaps too straight forward. They should have put in a lot more work to take out some objects in the game world perhaps. Why do I say the game should look worse? Simple: IT DOES NOT RUN.

    In Sanctuary you can look forward to playing at 10FPS. Go check Eurogamer.net, they did a digital foundry, I'm not even joking!

    They game has no shadows, not even baked ones, yet the textures are quite high resolution!? (I've meddled with Vita development so I assume that the textures are what killed performance because that's always what makes my little games run bad.) In a gun fight the game is NOT playable, in fact it literally makes me nauseous. On a side note, disabling hud bob seems to help, but very, very little.

    I fell so bad for anyone who buys a Vita that is bundled with this (Or Assassins Creed for that matter, like I did.) I hope that if you do you don't let this game ruin your view of the Vita. I don't think making this game the flagship title is doing wonders for the Vita's reputation. It just doesn't look like Sony care at all any more.

    It seems like just because it's on the Vita it gets given a free pass in terms of performance. I for one didn't pay AU$200 to play 2 year old slideshows!    … Expand
  47. IsaacJediBaby
    Jul 4, 2014
    9
    Borderlands 2 for the PS Vita is something that I never thought would be possible. It is one of the best ports that I have ever seen, along with Morrowind on the Xbox. It is basically Borderlands 2 on the PS3, with a few lag spikes thrown around here and there. But, still, amazing. I don't think it is perfect, but I think it is one of the best games that the PS Vita has to offer. 9/10.
  48. Simperheve
    Jul 3, 2014
    7
    Simply put, the Vita version is the adequate port of a very good game. The game is crammed with lots of amibition and depth to make sure the Vita version can have all the same content as the Ps3 version, but that comes at a cost to the frame rate and enemy populations. I think it was a very big move to try and port such a big game on the vita, and even with the problems with frame rate theSimply put, the Vita version is the adequate port of a very good game. The game is crammed with lots of amibition and depth to make sure the Vita version can have all the same content as the Ps3 version, but that comes at a cost to the frame rate and enemy populations. I think it was a very big move to try and port such a big game on the vita, and even with the problems with frame rate the game is still playable. Though if you've come from the Pc version in the hopes of playing borderlands on the go, the technical leap backwards may put you off the Vita version completely.… Expand
  49. Paine_Ebonheart
    Jul 2, 2014
    9
    Wow! Ok so i had to set up a account with Metacritic just to through my thoughts out there about this game. I know I am late on the review but **** happens. This game is wonderful! Pro critics can f$&@ there anus holes. This game does have issues but so does politics. To be able to port such a massive game on a wee little vita like this takes some massive grrr. Forget about the big sexyWow! Ok so i had to set up a account with Metacritic just to through my thoughts out there about this game. I know I am late on the review but **** happens. This game is wonderful! Pro critics can f$&@ there anus holes. This game does have issues but so does politics. To be able to port such a massive game on a wee little vita like this takes some massive grrr. Forget about the big sexy counsels and Pc versions and notice the damn little guy. I have played all versions of BL2 and can say I love this version the most. Why you ask? Well hey I can slaughter some psychos and loot some killer weapons while I take a **** hit the coffee shop, do some break time at work, and whatever else that doesn't involve my ass getting fatter on the couch. On a serious note, this game is very good and done well on my little portable friend. Screw frame rates, lowered graphics, or tricker controls. Consider this, its on the go. Find this game done better on another portable system then maybe we can be all ****y this ****y that.… Expand
  50. plebc
    Jul 2, 2014
    9
    Borderlands 2 on a handheld! Amazing. Of course there have been concessions made, bodies disappearing the most obvious. And the audio lags when interacting with major ai characters sometimes, which is annoying. And the frame rate can cause skips, but you can live with all of this. The naysayers need to get a reality check into how far handheld gaming has progressed in the last decade, andBorderlands 2 on a handheld! Amazing. Of course there have been concessions made, bodies disappearing the most obvious. And the audio lags when interacting with major ai characters sometimes, which is annoying. And the frame rate can cause skips, but you can live with all of this. The naysayers need to get a reality check into how far handheld gaming has progressed in the last decade, and stop comparing the game to how it operates on the ps3, otherwise we may as we'll rate it a 7 on the ps3 given that the PC version blows the ps3 version away on a PC with some grunt (especially in relation to multiplayer functionality).

    Borderlands and borderlands 2 rock the world. All formats. Vita included. On the bus, on the train, waiting in a queue! Borderlands 2!!!!!!!    … Expand
  51. Mr-matt13
    Jun 28, 2014
    10
    I really do not understand the official reviews for this game.

    I have the PS3 version and the Vita version is exactly the same experience playing it through from beginning to end. There are a few performance hiccups along the way but they do not deter from the gameplay and it is Borderlands 2 in your pocket to run, gun and loot anywhere you want to take it with you. I would    I really do not understand the official reviews for this game.

    I have the PS3 version and the Vita version is exactly the same experience playing it through from beginning to end. There are a few performance hiccups along the way but they do not deter from the gameplay and it is Borderlands 2 in your pocket to run, gun and loot anywhere you want to take it with you.

    I would recommend this to anyone even slightly interested in it.    … Expand
  52. Acidrider
    Jun 22, 2014
    6
    I have never play console or pc so to me this looks great First of all don't listen to all the negative reviews it can lag but later on not so much it has all the same content and 6 dlc packs but it much more cartoony I have had it for 6 hours and I have not stopped in fact i dont have time for grammar there is no crashing or freezing on the game just fun
  53. McPwn
    Jun 16, 2014
    10
    A Great Game. Don't Believe the Haters!

    The overly negative and picky reviewers who complained about this title simply had unrealistic expectations. In reality, the graphics, controls, and performance are just fine considering the limitations of the Vita. If you don't like this game then I'm afraid that the problem is you, not the game, or the Vita. I have been playing portable video    A Great Game. Don't Believe the Haters!

    The overly negative and picky reviewers who complained about this title simply had unrealistic expectations. In reality, the graphics, controls, and performance are just fine considering the limitations of the Vita.

    If you don't like this game then I'm afraid that the problem is you, not the game, or the Vita. I have been playing portable video games for over 30 years since even before the original GameBoy, going back to the horrific LED handheld games of the 1980s. I have had the Atari Lynx, all the color Gameboys up to the 3DS XL, and various iPhones. From my perspective this game is a God-send not only for the Vita, but for handheld gaming in general. Borderlands 2 for Vita is—by far—the best handheld game ever.

    Is the Vita perfect? No. However Borderlands 2 plays well enough on Vita to have gotten me addicted and occupied me for many hours on long flights and while others were using my TV. It's frankly amazing they were able to pack the entire thing into the Vita and get it to run at a playable FPS.

    To make it easier Borderlands 2 also did something smart by dividing the rear touch-pad into two buttons instead of four like some games have done. That allows you to slide your finger down the panel in case it doesn't register at first, and I have never had it glitch out if I did that. I have very cold, dead hands, and found the rear panel very unresponsive at first but I realized the trick is to touch it with the warmest, meaty, soft part of your fingertip instead of using the hard, knuckle side. Holding it the way described below let me do that.

    The trick was that I adjusted how I held the Vita. At first I held it like I would hold a PS3 controller, wrapping my fingers around the back. However this didn't work because I would errantly activate the rear panel. The solution I found is to hold the Vita where its edges only touch the inside of each hand's index finger and thumb area, and then curl my middle fingers down to rest in the rear, indented, rubberized, oval-shaped areas. That holds the unit firmly in place. After that, I only use my ring finger on each hand with the rear touch panel. This hand formation allows the ring finger to have a better angle-of-approach on the rear panel in order to make solid contact with that soft, meaty, warm part of the finger, so as to register a good hit every time. It also prevents slippage that had previously been causing me to accidentally touch outside of the rear panel area, because when my middle fingers are firmly seated in the oval areas, that gives a fixed point of reference allowing my ring finger not to miss.

    Online play seemed to work fine, with voice chat coming through and no discernible lag (I was the host though). I don't mind it only being two players instead of four.

    The game does not crash or freeze up any more often than the 360 version. In fact it seems to be more stable, if anything. I was able to switch to settings and then come back without dropping the online connection to a fellow player.

    Drop rates seem good, I've gotten a couple of Legendaries and four natural purples up to level 11.

    If you are a super-hardcore gamer who plays OP8 and wants to farm hoards of mobs at the highest level while "Drunk" so that your guns spew millions of bullets that bring all but the most elite PC gaming rigs to their knees, then I suggest you either steer clear of this Vita version or adjust your gameplay style to play within the limits of this hardware. I think that's a reasonable approach and you should not give this game a lower rating because of the Vita's limitations.

    That being said, this game really makes me hope that Sony puts out a higher-performing version of the Vita that runs all the same games while performing with faster FPS. I'm still not sure why they haven't done so already.    … Expand
  54. Stalli
    Jun 14, 2014
    10
    Amazing game! The Game-play is just flawless, the original is better but damn ,this game would be even better if it wasn't spoilt for me.
    I really don't know how to describe how good it is.
  55. navas15
    Jun 10, 2014
    9
    Insulting and completely biased, that are the labels I put on many reviews I've been seeing for this game. I've been playing for 50 hours now and all I can say is thanks Iron Galaxy for bringing a huge good title to the Vita. Now let me explain my point here. Vita is the best handheld device for gaming ever created, yet, sadly, it's being ignored by most devs out there and the situationInsulting and completely biased, that are the labels I put on many reviews I've been seeing for this game. I've been playing for 50 hours now and all I can say is thanks Iron Galaxy for bringing a huge good title to the Vita. Now let me explain my point here. Vita is the best handheld device for gaming ever created, yet, sadly, it's being ignored by most devs out there and the situation has come to a critical point where no 3rd party games are being released because the system is not selling well, and the system is not selling well because 3rd party games are not being released, so... this dangerous circle is leaving this poweful piece of hardware agonizing... 95% of the games released for the Vita are indie games. Now don't get me wrong, indie games are cool and that but everybody knows PS Vita is capable of MUCH MORE than that , just look at Killzone Mercenary... So, at least!, a great 3rd party game is released and, what do the reviewers do?? Bash the game violently, comparing it to the PS3, XBOX and PC versions, whining about framerate drops,etc... Seriously?! C'mmon guys! I've been playing this for 50 hours and I intend to keep playing for the rest of 2014. This game is awesome, it's still the Borderlands you all know and now ON THE GO! Is it perfect? No, of course not, actually it was clearly rushed to meet the schedule. It's got several bugs, the optimization seems bad in some aereas and my game crashed 5 times, I give you that, but Iron Galaxy is preparing a patch that hopefully will fix these issues and then, what then IGN? What then GamesRadar? What then USGamer? Will you change your reviews? I really hope so, because what Iron Galaxy did here doesn't desrve that insulting reviews. PS Vita is in a critical point, where we can help it rise up, or we can kill off the system. I love this hardware and I hope gamers get real and help reVITAlize it, because after what I saw in the reviews for this game I lost my faith in the so-called "specialized people".… Expand
  56. Porko
    Jun 7, 2014
    8
    It's amazing to be able to play Borderlands 2 anywhere you like. I think it's a technical wonder and can look past a couple of hick ups with frame rates. I wish I could port my Xbox 360 game saves over though !
  57. Flypaper
    Jun 4, 2014
    5
    I previously scored this at 8, but after playing the game for a couple of weeks, I am starting to get frustrated as the missions get longer and longer, because when the game crashes, which happens to me about once per day of play (2-4 hours per day playing), I have to start at the beginning of that level/world/mission again. If I happened to be lucky and hit a save point before crashing II previously scored this at 8, but after playing the game for a couple of weeks, I am starting to get frustrated as the missions get longer and longer, because when the game crashes, which happens to me about once per day of play (2-4 hours per day playing), I have to start at the beginning of that level/world/mission again. If I happened to be lucky and hit a save point before crashing I get to keep my loot. If not I lose everything I gained since last save. I have lost some really good loot like this. I love the game. I just hate that we got the alpha version of it. Fix the instability and I'll update my review. The framerate dips I can live with. Having to replay through an hour or more of a level and lose weapons I will never see again is frustrating as poo.… Expand
  58. Deders14
    Jun 4, 2014
    9
    This game can easily be forgiven for the little let downs. Once about an hour in your fully sold and ready to put in many more. A great buy at only £20 for a near console quality game on the go.
  59. polarhun
    Jun 2, 2014
    9
    After having played the game on PS3, and PC already, I was thrilled to try it out on the VITA. The first thing I noticed when I created my brand-new Psycho character was that the game looks pretty good on the handheld. So far (I just got to Tundra Express) I have enjoyed the game, of course there were the occasional moments of frustration when I died whilst being crippled, and felt that IAfter having played the game on PS3, and PC already, I was thrilled to try it out on the VITA. The first thing I noticed when I created my brand-new Psycho character was that the game looks pretty good on the handheld. So far (I just got to Tundra Express) I have enjoyed the game, of course there were the occasional moments of frustration when I died whilst being crippled, and felt that I missed due to the controls (buts it's probably just me being bad at games :P ), or another moment of rage was the crash in the Bloodshot Stronghold, but the second time I got past the checkpoint without problem. The port itself is astonishing, having played the PS3 version I am familiar with the occasional frame stutters, but so far I haven't noticed any major drops in FPS. The big thing people kept talking about was enemy pop, most of the time you have 3 bug guys, but there are quite a few locations where I got 6 psychos running at me, so its nothing game breaking. I have not tried co-op so I cannot comment on that part of the game, only to say that Borderlands 2 the game itself is very very fun in co-op. The game itself is Borderlands 2, which was a great game, and you get a lot of content in this package with the two DLC, and it's well worth the money. Overall I'm thoroughly enjoying the game, and I highly recommend it, also play the Psycho Character class he is awesome.… Expand
  60. Teegleberry
    Jun 2, 2014
    10
    I started playing this game and even though the presentation was gorgeous I wasn't sure to begin with. An hour in though and I was absolutely hooked! I never played this game previously on any other platform so unlike most other reviewers I played it from a fresh perspective as opposed to constantly comparing graphical differences.

    Honestly, for a handheld game it is absolutely    I started playing this game and even though the presentation was gorgeous I wasn't sure to begin with. An hour in though and I was absolutely hooked! I never played this game previously on any other platform so unlike most other reviewers I played it from a fresh perspective as opposed to constantly comparing graphical differences.

    Honestly, for a handheld game it is absolutely fantastic, the world is huge and beautiful and there is just so much to do its ridiculous. The fact I get it to play it whenever I want, either on the go or while away from home is great. The full console game experience is there and considering it cost me under £20 and came with most of the DLC released on the PS3 version it really is great value.

    This game has already entertained me for 20 hours over the weekend and I've only just scratched the surface and loving every minute. I have friends on my list who want to play co-op with me and I'm even thinking of downloading the ps3 version (which i got free with ps plus) thanks to the cross save option which allows me to bring my character over. I'll then be able to play with some of my other friends who want to do 4 player co-op.

    I'm so glad this Borderlands 2 came to Vita as it was the push I needed to finally try out this amazing game. Kudos to Sony or whoever chose the price point for not charging full price. An excellent addition to anyone's Vita library and certainly one of the best games on the system let alone on any handheld...    … Expand
  61. lukevandam
    Jun 1, 2014
    9
    first off its amazing that borderlands 2 fits on the vita second off it try's it's best to look like the ps3 version and for most part it does. everything looks nice from a distance then it looks a little pix-elated when you get close but you let it slide after a few minutes. the enemy count is a little low only three or four on screen at a time so that's a little annoying but afterfirst off its amazing that borderlands 2 fits on the vita second off it try's it's best to look like the ps3 version and for most part it does. everything looks nice from a distance then it looks a little pix-elated when you get close but you let it slide after a few minutes. the enemy count is a little low only three or four on screen at a time so that's a little annoying but after playing this for an hour or so i seem to forget about all that and lose myself in the world of Pandora again… Expand
  62. Score22
    Jun 1, 2014
    9
    Other than a few bugs here and there the game is excellent, I see no reason why critics gave it a low score. There is no problems with frame rate and I have no problems with the back touch panel.

    This game is a must buy for Vita owners, honestly forget what critics say and try for yourself.
  63. roob28
    Jun 1, 2014
    10
    This is the best ps vita port of any console game ever. Do not believe any of the reviews from ign, gamespot etc It is mental to think that some of the major game review sites have slated this game because of the GRAPHICS! there are not that bad! there are good enough and you have the whole game in this package on the go, on the bus on the train etc anyway you want! so it is an amazing deal!!!
  64. Nik33
    Jun 1, 2014
    10
    Excellent port, perfect for the vita. Disappointed initially by the bad reviews but still bought it and I'm glad I did, I suppose that reviewers are giving scores in comparison to the ps3 version but they shouldn't. Still, I played for 10 hours and can't understand where they saw all these graphics/fps problems they mention.

    In my opinion, a must have for this console.
  65. Lionite
    Jun 1, 2014
    6
    This review contains a minor spoiler!

    This is a rewrite. I originally gave it 8/10 but after extended play some problems have appeared. It's still fun and very playable even with the frame rate drops but the sound issues are really bad. For example if I use my melee attack he will make a sound 3 seconds later or you pick up an audio file it wont start for about 5. The fire hawk quest    This review contains a minor spoiler!

    This is a rewrite. I originally gave it 8/10 but after extended play some problems have appeared. It's still fun and very playable even with the frame rate drops but the sound issues are really bad. For example if I use my melee attack he will make a sound 3 seconds later or you pick up an audio file it wont start for about 5. The fire hawk quest broke for me so I had to reload and do the whole dungeon again because (spoiler) Lillith wouldn't speak after I have her eridium. And even some of the cutscenes are soundless. It's still a fun game but its annoying not hearing all the great voice work which is there, but takes a while!    … Expand
  66. rabidredrat
    May 31, 2014
    9
    Very Clear that this game is not getting fair reviews going by what the most review sites are putting out.
    Personally i think that its a fine game on the vita, controls are a bit weird at first till you figure them out.
    All in all the game runs smoothly and looks good.
    Don't be put off by so many negative reviews.
  67. crashedragon
    May 31, 2014
    10
    Are you kidding me critics? BL2 on the vita is worth MUCH MORE than 65. It comes with 6 dlc packs, I'm only level 14 and I'm 7 hours in, the only real problem is at times the framerate drops, most of the time it's smooth, but at times it just gets really choppy. Its also crashed about 3 times on me, and before it crashed I had some brief audio problems, but the multiplayer and storymodeAre you kidding me critics? BL2 on the vita is worth MUCH MORE than 65. It comes with 6 dlc packs, I'm only level 14 and I'm 7 hours in, the only real problem is at times the framerate drops, most of the time it's smooth, but at times it just gets really choppy. Its also crashed about 3 times on me, and before it crashed I had some brief audio problems, but the multiplayer and storymode are so much fun it's more than forgivable.… Expand
  68. NotSoCasualGamr
    May 30, 2014
    8
    Great game on great system - but also with some problems

    Following is based on version 1.03 of the game and around 20 hours of game play. Here is what I found: The Port Borderlands 2 fits right at home on Sony's portable system. It's the same great game that it was on the consoles. The port shares all the content (story, RPM elements, items, guns) that the original Borderlands 2    Great game on great system - but also with some problems

    Following is based on version 1.03 of the game and around 20 hours of game play. Here is what I found:

    The Port

    Borderlands 2 fits right at home on Sony's portable system. It's the same great game that it was on the consoles. The port shares all the content (story, RPM elements, items, guns) that the original Borderlands 2 release offers + 6 free DLC. It's perfect for pick up and play.

    Visuals

    Visually this game looks fantastic, with only minor cutbacks to the graphics which most people won't mind since the game is styled in a cell shaded graphics and doesn't attempt to compete with Killzone Mercenary for best graphics. Yes, there is no rag-dolling but that's a small price to pay for the game to fit in your pocket. The only area that 'bothers' me a bit is the 3D view of weapon models in which the guns don't look quite as sharp and clean as in the console counterparts.

    Controls

    I found the controls to work really well once you customize them to your liking. I put weapons change and running on the rear touchpad which works perfectly except that I sometimes exit the vehicle accidentally when touching the rear touchpad. The vita's thumbsticks work fine for walking around and moving the camera and due to the gyro aiming the less sensitive thumb sticks are no issue at all during aiming cause you can make whatever fine adjustment you want to make. I almost want to say I prefer the gyro aiming to the PS3 console aiming.

    Performance

    The game's performance is unfortunately where there are currently issues. While I am by no means a frame rate Nazi ("60fps or nothing") I have to say that a choppy frame rate does impact the overall experience somewhat. 30fps should be a minimum. The game is just not as smooth and rarely runs at 30fps. Even when walking through certain areas (not only Sanctuary) it can drop to a 20pfs and that's without enemy involvement when there's lots of geometry and verticality involved. While not necessarily a fair comparison due to the more open level design of this game it has to be mentioned that Killzone Mercenary is a MUCH smoother experience running at a stable 30fps 99% of the time whereas BL2 can range anywhere from 30fps down to 15fps. While it can take out some of the fun at times it, never renders the game unplayable and at some point I almost felt that my eyes/brain got used to it. I am still hoping though that they can somehow improve the performance by maybe incorporating a dynamic resolution ... (please, Sony)

    The menu performance is also a little sluggish when switching from one the skill menu to the gun or mission menu. Sometimes you have to hit L1 or R1 twice because it didn't register the first one. This is a really minor gripe though and it would be last on my list of improvements.

    Overall Experience

    The game is lots of fun, even on the Vita. However the experience is hampered by the inconsistent performance. If you want an absolutely smooth experience with stunning graphics Killzone Mercenary would be a better choice for you. In terms of content and fun this game beats it though. Were the performance more stable this would be an easy 9.5 - 10. The frame rate issues make it more of a 7.5 - 8 for me. Whether this port is for you depends on if you are able to adjust to a lower and inconsistent frame rate.    … Expand
  69. Das2003
    May 30, 2014
    10
    I have to say I was very sceptical when I read all the negative reviews about this game, but seriously there were always going to be problems with this game, the sheer size of it down converted onto a handheld!! Anyway when I made the purchase late last night ( 30th May EU release date ) I was very pleasantly surprised they were able to squeeze this massive game onto the vita, theI have to say I was very sceptical when I read all the negative reviews about this game, but seriously there were always going to be problems with this game, the sheer size of it down converted onto a handheld!! Anyway when I made the purchase late last night ( 30th May EU release date ) I was very pleasantly surprised they were able to squeeze this massive game onto the vita, the development team behind this endeavour deserve a round of applause. Well done! So far 3 hours int the game, its easy to point out the short falls, tiny text and map not a lot of enemies on screen at the same time, some noticeable frame drops in heavy combat, but aside from that I like the controls, their easy considering I've mastered the vita's front and rear touch pads from other great games like Killzone Mercenaries and the numerous hours with remote play on the PS4. Borderlands 2 is a joy to play, best purchase since Killzone Mercenaries, this is what i've been waiting for. I've always meant to complete Borderlands 2 a second time with a different character, now I can, but on the go! This is EPIC! Well worth €25. Blown away with the value of this game!… Expand
  70. joebenimble
    May 29, 2014
    10
    This game is a BLAST! Unfortunately it's not getting the best reviews by "Critics." I think if this game was a Vita original, the reviews would be stellar, but the fact that they are comparing it to the console/pc means it never had a chance.
    Personally never having played it on console or pc I can safely say it's my favorite vita title to date. I even prefer it to Killzone which is    This game is a BLAST! Unfortunately it's not getting the best reviews by "Critics." I think if this game was a Vita original, the reviews would be stellar, but the fact that they are comparing it to the console/pc means it never had a chance.
    Personally never having played it on console or pc I can safely say it's my favorite vita title to date. I even prefer it to Killzone which is saying a lot!    … Expand
  71. IggySe
    May 29, 2014
    9
    I was nervous when i heard that borderlands 2 will be ported to the Vita, worried that one of my favourite games will be ruined. luckily, that wasn't the case ! don't believe professional critics, this game runs smooth, looks and plays better than on my Laptop (Dell Inspiron n7110). this is a must buy to any BL2 fan, having a Triple A game on the go? YES PLEASE! well worth your money.
  72. Sadiejones33
    May 27, 2014
    8
    This game is underrated by the critics. I've put hours in to the game now, and while it is not always perfect (frame rate drops at times, not the same draw distance as the PS3 version) it simply amazes me to see so much content packed into a FPS/RPG for a handheld system. While I love my Vita, there have been few games that have entertained me as much as this one has - and I think I'veThis game is underrated by the critics. I've put hours in to the game now, and while it is not always perfect (frame rate drops at times, not the same draw distance as the PS3 version) it simply amazes me to see so much content packed into a FPS/RPG for a handheld system. While I love my Vita, there have been few games that have entertained me as much as this one has - and I think I've only scratched the surface. I have even tried cross-save at this point and it has worked flawlessly so far. So easy to upload my save from the PS3 and take the game on the go… Expand
  73. Drumhead19
    May 27, 2014
    9
    Having spent about a week with the game (OLED vita, physical copy, all dlc installed, patched) I have to say this game fulfills the purpose I bought it for, which is giving me a great game with depth on the go. I enjoyed borderlands 2 on ps3 and wanted to play through again with other characters. The game isn't perfect, and I think another patch or 2 is necessary to make it the gameHaving spent about a week with the game (OLED vita, physical copy, all dlc installed, patched) I have to say this game fulfills the purpose I bought it for, which is giving me a great game with depth on the go. I enjoyed borderlands 2 on ps3 and wanted to play through again with other characters. The game isn't perfect, and I think another patch or 2 is necessary to make it the game gearbox wants it to be. I haven't had any issues with the framerate stutters affecting my progress, as it seems to only happen when I'm moving extremely quickly (in a vehicle) and it's very minor. The controls work well enough and if you've played other shooters on vita this will be no problem to pick up and play. This game is WORTH THE BUY for any vita owner who enjoys shooters and/or games with great replay value.… Expand
  74. SliverPatriarch
    May 27, 2014
    10
    Hey this game is ON THE ****ING VITA!!! Yeah it's not as good as it's console/PC counterparts BUT that doesn't defeat the fact that an open world action RPG shooter is PORTABLE!!! It's a great game to showcase the system's capabilities. Yeah the controls can be a bit wonky but so what?
  75. The_Green_Hood
    May 26, 2014
    7
    Borderlands 2 is an excellent example of what is called a flawed masterpiece. Yes, there are no shadows, yes there are frame-rate dips, and yes the enemies explode instead of just dropping dead. we can live without shadows, and the frame-rate could probably be fixed through a patch (They did it in Killzone Mercenary.) the exploding enemies add some more of that goofy humor the series isBorderlands 2 is an excellent example of what is called a flawed masterpiece. Yes, there are no shadows, yes there are frame-rate dips, and yes the enemies explode instead of just dropping dead. we can live without shadows, and the frame-rate could probably be fixed through a patch (They did it in Killzone Mercenary.) the exploding enemies add some more of that goofy humor the series is known for. True I did play the game for the first time on the vita, and true I did come in expecting it to be imperfect, but all in all it is an excellent game, and hopefully it can be made whole sometime in the future.… Expand
  76. tutosleep
    May 26, 2014
    10
    me encanto pero lo unico malo que bajaron los graficos y el online de 4 a 2
    pero incluye la mayoria de los dcl uno de los mejores shotter que tiene la vita hasta ahora
  77. raginrogue
    May 21, 2014
    7
    BL2 for the ps vita is great for what it is. Borderlands on the go. Sure there are some framerate issues and the graphics are obviously downgraded but the fun is still here. Controls take some time to get used to but I love that you can customize them. It's a solid 7, no higher no lower.
  78. EvilJedi28
    May 20, 2014
    10
    I really don't see what the fuss is about over the fact that this is a ported down version of the PC version. Really, they aren't even comparable. Sure, they're the same game, and the Vita does an amazing job handling it. The controls are in no way "glitchy", and they did an excellent job incorporating the touchscreens, front and back. No one has even mentioned the fact that if you tiltI really don't see what the fuss is about over the fact that this is a ported down version of the PC version. Really, they aren't even comparable. Sure, they're the same game, and the Vita does an amazing job handling it. The controls are in no way "glitchy", and they did an excellent job incorporating the touchscreens, front and back. No one has even mentioned the fact that if you tilt the Vita while in ADS, the gun AIMS. That's a feat in and of itself. Graphically, there is very little difference. Less grass, watered down textures, all to be expected from a ported down version, but it isn't enough to gripe about. Borderlands never was about graphics, anyway, what with the cel-shaded graphics that always seemed a little cartoony to me, but for the style of game, it fit. One of my most favorite things to do was to shoot an enemy, and after one shot from the sniper rifle, have them explode into a cloud of gore, which still looks as beautiful as ever on the Vita. The framerate dips, but for me it was hardly noticeable. The Vita keeps up well, and the game only crashed twice, both times immediately after startup, so no progress was really lost. The initial load time is fairly slow, but after that, it takes no longer than console versions. Call me a fanboy, but I say that the Vita version of Borderlands 2 stands with the console version, and proves itself as one of the Vita's best titles. It harnessed the full power of the Vita, making it literally a handheld console. Graphics are on par with the console (PC isn't even a comparable medium; it's apples to oranges, or rather desktops to handhelds), and I never really had a problem with glitching or lagging. Bringing all of Borderlands to to the palm of your hand, wherever you are, with all of the DLC, is a major feat that was well-realized by the developers, and the Vita port is the best thing to come to handhelds in a while.… Expand
  79. AkimboTitan
    May 19, 2014
    3
    The game does not run smoothly for me, so buy at your own risk. For the game itself, quite a lot of the content has been removed from the original version of the game, and the graphics are not good, and do not match up to some of the other big Vita titles offer. I was hoping this game could justify my vita, given the huge success of the game on other platforms, but this game has reallyThe game does not run smoothly for me, so buy at your own risk. For the game itself, quite a lot of the content has been removed from the original version of the game, and the graphics are not good, and do not match up to some of the other big Vita titles offer. I was hoping this game could justify my vita, given the huge success of the game on other platforms, but this game has really failed to capture any of my praise. It stutters and jerks, crashes on multiple occaisions and loses progress. For a game of this type, that is game-breaking. Also, although you can get used to the controls, to an extent, after a while, they are unnatural, and i am always pressing buttons by accident.… Expand
  80. Barcellona
    May 19, 2014
    10
    Incredible they (Iron Galaxy) were able to port this to PS Vita. Together with the new Slim model a great opportunity to get on the 'Vita train'. Patch 1.02 is already out and Iron Galaxy seems to keep working on further patches to improve even more the performance. Borderlands is a blast and Vita gives us now the possibility to have that blast on the go! A must buy!
  81. jdizzy
    May 19, 2014
    8
    A watered-down port. Bodies disappear now since the system can't handle so many corpses so you can no longer see the carnage you wrought strewn all over the land. Multiplayer is limited along with the graphics, which are a bit rougher.The audio is a bit grainy now and I really wish there was official pvp. The game runs a bit slower now as well. Enemies now attack in minuscule packs whichA watered-down port. Bodies disappear now since the system can't handle so many corpses so you can no longer see the carnage you wrought strewn all over the land. Multiplayer is limited along with the graphics, which are a bit rougher.The audio is a bit grainy now and I really wish there was official pvp. The game runs a bit slower now as well. Enemies now attack in minuscule packs which are quite easy to dispatch. Overall, pretty good.… Expand
  82. ElizabethLemon
    May 19, 2014
    10
    I'm writing this review from my Vita right now. Why? Because I haven't been able to put it down since Borderlands 2 came out on Vita.
    Who should buy this game? People with a Vita, people who like Borderlands, people who like open world games, people who like games, and people who like fun. Who shouldn't buy this game? EVERYONE should buy this game.
  83. jonforeverto
    May 19, 2014
    9
    I read positive comments from users,so I'm waiting to play it.I don't care if some press reviewers give it low scores.Because some of them it seems they never play with a vita.I say this because of in some reviews critics claim about some things that when you read them,you realise that people don't used to play with a Vita.
    So I will buy this game and I will follow users comments,because    I read positive comments from users,so I'm waiting to play it.I don't care if some press reviewers give it low scores.Because some of them it seems they never play with a vita.I say this because of in some reviews critics claim about some things that when you read them,you realise that people don't used to play with a Vita.
    So I will buy this game and I will follow users comments,because they know the console,they know the truth.    … Expand
  84. BastianSiv96
    May 19, 2014
    10
    It's Borderlands 2, but available for you to play anywhere in the world! It is must have title for all Vita owners and the Vita really needs all support it can possibly get in the form of this game and upcoming games. Greatness is coming to Vita and Borderlands 2 started this road excellently.
  85. Ecto1
    May 19, 2014
    8
    I wasnt expecting it to look amazing, I mean, it wasnt designed with the Vita in mind, but rather just ported over to the vita in the space of a few months... But I wasnt expecting the performance issues.

    That said, all the content is there and it runs one hell of alot better than the REALY bad vita games like Ratchet and Clank Qforce or Assassins creed liberation... You see, cos while    I wasnt expecting it to look amazing, I mean, it wasnt designed with the Vita in mind, but rather just ported over to the vita in the space of a few months... But I wasnt expecting the performance issues.

    That said, all the content is there and it runs one hell of alot better than the REALY bad vita games like Ratchet and Clank Qforce or Assassins creed liberation... You see, cos while Borderlands 2 can drop frames and even stutter sometimes, at least it averages at roundabout 30fps at native resolution instead of 20fps at a fraction of the resolution like the aforementioned games. Even if its graphics has been dumbed down, and it only has 2 player coop, The entire borderlands 2 game is there with all the content. Wich is great    … Expand
  86. Atatious
    May 18, 2014
    8
    The idea, first and foremost, that this can be compared to the PlayStation 3 version will instantly destroy any hopes you had for having fun. Separate yourself from that expectation and focus instead on the franchise. This is an example of a content rich title on a portable device, that gives people the opportunity for pick up and play gaming on the go!

    The frame rate will definitely    The idea, first and foremost, that this can be compared to the PlayStation 3 version will instantly destroy any hopes you had for having fun. Separate yourself from that expectation and focus instead on the franchise. This is an example of a content rich title on a portable device, that gives people the opportunity for pick up and play gaming on the go!

    The frame rate will definitely dip on you now and then, but that never created a game breaking situation for me. The back touch screen mapped controls work well for sprinting when you hold the vita naturally, though I found myself accidentally triggering my melee attack more than once. That problem was remedied by completely customizable control schemes, which allowed me to map my jump button to the back right touch screen instead of melee. That may not be everyone's preference, but it has been splendid for myself.

    A grain of salt and some enthusiasm will create a phenomenal gaming experience for anyone looking to take this shoot and loot on the go! LEVEL UP!    … Expand
  87. Feverdog
    May 18, 2014
    10
    There is nothing I can say here that has not already been said by others. The game is a blast, it runs great on the Vita (with some minor frame rate issues, but nothing that impacted my experience. The game looks great too, one of the best looking vita games around. My only dissappointment is that cross save is not active on the PS3 yet, but that will come. All in all, the critics gotThere is nothing I can say here that has not already been said by others. The game is a blast, it runs great on the Vita (with some minor frame rate issues, but nothing that impacted my experience. The game looks great too, one of the best looking vita games around. My only dissappointment is that cross save is not active on the PS3 yet, but that will come. All in all, the critics got it wrong. So wrong in fact that I went out of my way to create an account and post this review. The game is great, it offers exactly what you would expect, Borderlands 2 in your hands... ANYWHERE! There are minor concessions but definately worth the money. The game rates in my opinion an 8 or a 9 on the Vita. As with others, I gave it a 10 to combat the 0's. Get it, enjoy!… Expand
  88. alraiss2
    May 18, 2014
    10
    Borderlands 2 looks awesome on my vita, don't believe gaming sites critique, this game works fine on the Vita. Their are a frame rate drops sometimes but that doesn't effect the gameplay or action in the game and the frames drop recovers very fast. I had no problems with rear touch controls for sprinting and melee attacks once knowing their exact location or just change them to the front.Borderlands 2 looks awesome on my vita, don't believe gaming sites critique, this game works fine on the Vita. Their are a frame rate drops sometimes but that doesn't effect the gameplay or action in the game and the frames drop recovers very fast. I had no problems with rear touch controls for sprinting and melee attacks once knowing their exact location or just change them to the front. This game is a must buy for vita owners.… Expand
  89. supergamecube14
    May 17, 2014
    10
    AMAZING. Good lord...a portable Borderlands game. I never thought I'd see it happen. The game runs great, and look almost as good as it did on the consoles. There were some graphical cutbacks that had to be made, but that doesn't really detract from the experience considering it's on a portable. It's beautiful. It's addictive. I can bring my character anywhere and level him up. Cross-SaveAMAZING. Good lord...a portable Borderlands game. I never thought I'd see it happen. The game runs great, and look almost as good as it did on the consoles. There were some graphical cutbacks that had to be made, but that doesn't really detract from the experience considering it's on a portable. It's beautiful. It's addictive. I can bring my character anywhere and level him up. Cross-Save with the PS3 version. The back touchpads work great for melee and running, don't be fooled by the phony reviewers. If you don't like them as that though, almost every button can be remapped. AND if you buy the game new it comes with 6 DLC packs. Dang...it's just so good...… Expand
  90. binaryfiend
    May 17, 2014
    8
    Coming into this knowing that it's a Vita game, I'm really enjoying it. It's a solid and impressive game. The draw distance is great and the fact that I have a decent open world FPS running on the Vita is amazing. Quality-wise, it looks better than Assassin's Creed III: Liberation, which is the other open-world Vita game that comes to mind.
  91. maddymarie
    May 17, 2014
    6
    On Vita, Borderlands 2 is a good port of a great game.
    Borderlands 2 on Vita has it's flaws and issues -- such as framerate, texture problems, but nothing that makes the game completely unplayable. When I came across texture issues, a simple reboot of the game fixed the issue, and the framerate drops haven't been completely noticable as of yet.
    One major complaint that I have is the    On Vita, Borderlands 2 is a good port of a great game.
    Borderlands 2 on Vita has it's flaws and issues -- such as framerate, texture problems, but nothing that makes the game completely unplayable. When I came across texture issues, a simple reboot of the game fixed the issue, and the framerate drops haven't been completely noticable as of yet.
    One major complaint that I have is the shared trophy list. IGN had stated that this wouldn't have a shared trophy list, so I was under the assumption that there wouldn't be one. This is a big disappointment for me because it takes away from the replay value of the game. Another complaint is connecting to other people playing the game. I continuously get the "could not connect to host" error. It isn't an internet problem either, as I have tried on two different networks, have reset the routers and can see the other people playing online.

    Overall, Borderlands 2 on Vita is good. It's impressive to be able to explore the world of pandora in the palm of my hand. The slight framerate issues aren't that big of a problem, and the game is playable. That being said, I think that people would enjoy this more if they were new to Borderlands 2, as well as people who don't go into it comparing it to it's previously released console versions.    … Expand
  92. Leonnald
    May 17, 2014
    9
    I own BL2 on the 360, and PC. I have spent over 500+ hours on the 360 version, and around 300 or so hours on the PC version. I bought every piece of DLC (with the exception of the Headhunter packs) the day it came out, and played each of them multiple times. The Vita port of BL2 while not perfect, is still a damn good game. I've seen reviews where people slam on the lowered graphics, orI own BL2 on the 360, and PC. I have spent over 500+ hours on the 360 version, and around 300 or so hours on the PC version. I bought every piece of DLC (with the exception of the Headhunter packs) the day it came out, and played each of them multiple times. The Vita port of BL2 while not perfect, is still a damn good game. I've seen reviews where people slam on the lowered graphics, or the controls. I do admit, the controls take a moment to get used to, but for me personally I find tapping the back to sprint, or front screen to use my special ability very easy to adjust to. In the case of the sprint on the back touch screen, I actually find that FAR better than traditional controllers, I have broken the joysticks on 5 separate xbox controllers from using sprint by pushing in the joystick, perhaps I simply push to hard, but here that won't happen.

    Anyway, onto the game.

    Graphics:

    The graphics, while a downgrade from the console/PC versions, are still fantastic. The game looks great honestly. My only complaint pertaining to them is that sometimes the textures take a moment to load, though that can happen in the console version as well so I wouldn't hold it against the game.

    Sound:

    The sound is great, same good music, same good one liners. In fact, and I very well could be wrong about this, but I swear I've heard new lines from enemies and psychos during play. There can be an audible hiccup now and then if the action gets intense, but in my experience it's rarely detracts from the gameplay.

    Controls:
    As I mentioned earlier there is definitely a small learning curve to get used to the touch screens for controls (took me maybe an hour to adjust), but after that it's very comfortable, and feels quite fine. The controls themselves are 100% full customizable. Don't like tapping the left front screen to use specials? Change it!

    Enemies:

    1 complaint I have seen in many reviews is about the lowered enemy population. It is in fact true, in some areas the amount of enemies that spawn has been lowered to make the game run smoother. Having spent many hours playing BL2 on PC/360 and reading the gearbox forums, I've seen many MANY people actually complaining the game was too hard on the higher difficulties. So this change in my opinion is a good one! Having 1-2 less enemies here, or 3 less enemies here helps smooth the difficulty in the late game.

    Overall:
    I love BL2, it's a great game. I have already finished normal mode, and am more than half-way through the True Vault Hunter difficulty. I can say without a doubt this game is just as good as it's bigger brothers on the console/PC. If you enjoyed BL2 and you have a Vita, it's worth picking up. I bought my Vita Specifically for this game, and when they announced a bundle I was over-joyed. I don't regret that purchase in the slightest. The only reason I gave this a 9 instead of a 10 was because there are some issues (Gearbox has already put out a patch and solved some of the bugs, hopefully they will continue to support the game and fix any other issues).    … Expand
  93. supergame2038
    May 17, 2014
    10
    This is the first game that I can actually say to someone "Dude, buy a Vita for this." I hadn't played Borderlands before this, but had played Fallout. This game is basically a Multiplayer, Co-op, Online, PORTABLE Fallout Game with procedurally generated weapons. Did I mention it's portable? Because that's critically important. Some are claiming this is the "worst version of the game".This is the first game that I can actually say to someone "Dude, buy a Vita for this." I hadn't played Borderlands before this, but had played Fallout. This game is basically a Multiplayer, Co-op, Online, PORTABLE Fallout Game with procedurally generated weapons. Did I mention it's portable? Because that's critically important. Some are claiming this is the "worst version of the game". They're WRONG. This is the BEST version of the game because I can take it anywhere, play anywhere, level up my character for as long as I want or do some side quests, gain some trophies, then save and throw it in my bag. This is the PERFECT portable game. I haven't had this much fun or been this addicted to a handheld game since Pokemon Blue version. The framerate issues that everyone keeps complaining about are largely non-existant and unnoticeable. The game plays great, and it's getting better all the time. All these horrible critic reviews come from playing version 1.00 of the game, which may have had some initial issues (i don't know). Right now we are up to Update 1.02, which has fixed most of the bugs. And Version 1.03 is right around the corner. If you don't believe me, go look for Gio Corsi (Head of Third Party Relations at Sony) on Twitter, he has said they're working on the next patch. The game is great, don't believe the haters. BUY IT!… Expand
  94. devilbegood
    May 17, 2014
    10
    Well, in all honesty...I ended up ignoring this review...and got my copy of Borderlands 2. It is not the same as a PC or console version. That is the truth. Getting used to the controls takes some effort...but no more than what's required to get out of bed and get dressed in the morning. Graphics are a noticeable difference as well - but if you really expected the same on the Vita, youWell, in all honesty...I ended up ignoring this review...and got my copy of Borderlands 2. It is not the same as a PC or console version. That is the truth. Getting used to the controls takes some effort...but no more than what's required to get out of bed and get dressed in the morning. Graphics are a noticeable difference as well - but if you really expected the same on the Vita, you really need to get your head examined. The Vita is a great machine, capable of amazing things, but keep it realistic. A hiccup every now and then in frantic moments, and of course the load times are mere speed bumps on the long road to killing Handsome Jack. But it you're looking for another game to populate your collection on your Vita, this is definitely worth the money in the long run. Lack of polish and a bit of tarnish around it's edges makes this Claptrap unit no less spry and sassy. Or if you prefer a number.... Use a calculator.

    Borderlands 2, buy it if:
    You love the game.
    You love and support the Vita.
    You've done your investigating.
    You take my word for it.

    Don't if:
    You prefer renting.
    You mistrust Claptrap.
    You work for Handsome Jack.
    You don't actually own a Vita.

    (Same as what I posted in IGN)    … Expand
  95. OttawaExile
    May 16, 2014
    8
    I have been pretty pumped for this game for some time. I heard about rough first drafts but I remained optimistic. I scoured the internet for reviews after the release of the early edition ( I had to wait) I was pretty worried when I saw IGN's review but then I noticed that the Metacritic critic reviews were all over the place it sounded like they were playing different games. I took heartI have been pretty pumped for this game for some time. I heard about rough first drafts but I remained optimistic. I scoured the internet for reviews after the release of the early edition ( I had to wait) I was pretty worried when I saw IGN's review but then I noticed that the Metacritic critic reviews were all over the place it sounded like they were playing different games. I took heart that most of the user reviews were positive. (actually there wasn't a single negative review until the critics started trashing it.) I've been playing it a few days and I'm happy with it. The visuals aren't as crisp and the controls aren't quite as tight as console play but since it is not being played on a console it's hard to hold that against it. One of the big complaints are about the use of the screen and touch pad which I have found to be a non issue, maybe because I'm used to using them on the Vita also I have trigger grips (which I would highly recommend to anyone) and they make accidental swipes less frequent. the sound and gameplay are the same fun I loved from the consoles. If you are on the fence at all pick this game up it's tons of fun and they tossed in lots of DLC. I only wish I had a PS3 so I could cross play.… Expand
  96. adinsx
    May 16, 2014
    10
    This game is amazing, forget the critics, its like they don't even played the game. Critics like to compare VITA (not other handheld) with home consoles. Well, surprise, vita is not a home console !!
    As for the game its beautiful, graphically and tecnhically, it has some frame drops but it doesn't break the experience at all, and I think with all the support they will release patchs to    This game is amazing, forget the critics, its like they don't even played the game. Critics like to compare VITA (not other handheld) with home consoles. Well, surprise, vita is not a home console !!
    As for the game its beautiful, graphically and tecnhically, it has some frame drops but it doesn't break the experience at all, and I think with all the support they will release patchs to adress this issues.

    Have fun with the game just as I'm having.    … Expand
  97. Tekkenpro
    May 16, 2014
    10
    After reading all these bad critic reviews I was scared to buy this game but then decided to get it anyway and try it. I do not know what they played but I have original vita and downloaded copy of game and it runs great my only issue is I throw a grenade by accident every now and then. If you are on the fence about buying its definitely worth it.
  98. seanjohn004
    May 16, 2014
    10
    Best Vita game ever, and I have them all. GET THIS GAME! GET IT GET THE GAME. I AM AMAZED BY THE FACT THAT THEY GOT THIS RUNNING ANG LOOKING SO GOOD ON THE VITA. ITS BORDERLANDS IN YOUR HANDSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!
  99. ErikPark
    May 15, 2014
    10
    Yes, Frame is not happy with, but it still is borderlands 2 with 6 dlc.
    Good enuf if u are BL 2 fan, ps vita version will bring u joy on the way to the office.
  100. N7Jennings
    May 15, 2014
    8
    In all honesty go with the user score on this one because this game plays much better than expected. Many reviews have stated that the controls are too finicky but I didn't have that issue (then again I'm using an original model Vita). The limited amount of enemies on screen at once is actually beneficial since the analog sticks are a bit wonky. The frame rate has been fairly smooth evenIn all honesty go with the user score on this one because this game plays much better than expected. Many reviews have stated that the controls are too finicky but I didn't have that issue (then again I'm using an original model Vita). The limited amount of enemies on screen at once is actually beneficial since the analog sticks are a bit wonky. The frame rate has been fairly smooth even in some of the larger areas with the only negative being longer load times than on consoles. Also, even though they're advertising 6 DLC packs included you're really only getting 2 plus the extra classes and level cap increase but for only 40 bucks it's worth it.… Expand
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#45 Best PS Vita Game of 2014
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#1 Most Discussed PS Vita Game of 2014
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#8 Most Shared PS Vita Game of 2014

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64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 31
  3. Negative: 3 out of 31
  1. XGN
    Jul 13, 2014
    75
    As soon as you are used to the somewhat clumsy controls, Borderlands 2 on PS Vita is again a great adventure that keeps you engaged for more than 50 hours.
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  2. Gamereactor Denmark
    Jul 8, 2014
    60
    Framerate issues and miniature texts bordering on the unreadable indicates that this is (sadly) just a quick and cheap port that’s a far cry from the majesty of the full-fledged versions of the game.
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  3. JeuxActu
    Jul 8, 2014
    65
    Not so nice to watch, hard to handle and full of glitches, this new entry isn't really what we were waiting for.
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