Borderlands 2: Captain Scarlett and Her Pirate's Booty

 Xbox 360
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Gameplanet
    Oct 17, 2012
    90
    Captain Scarlett and her Pirate's Booty is what downloadable content ought to be: expansive and apart. It's instantly recognisable, but it experiments with many of the gameplay mechanics players are familiar with. It introduces carefully conceived and thoroughly realised new non-player characters, and provides an encapsulated encounter that any fan of Borderlands 2 would do very well to consider.
  2. Eurogamer
    Oct 17, 2012
    90
    This is a vast, generous offering: a true expansion from a developer that obviously cares deeply about its creation, rather than a corporate cash-grab mandated by the boardroom. More please.
  3. Machinima
    Oct 18, 2012
    85
    In all, it's a solid start to what is to be a promising roll out of Borderlands 2 DLC and it's an especially manageable adventure if you're level 15 or higher in your current playthrough (not counting raid bosses).
  5. GamesBeat
    Oct 16, 2012
    85
    Offers almost everything a Borderlands 2 fan might want in their DLC, but it all ends up being a little too expected to truly achieve ground-breaking status. Thankfully, some hilarious new characters and an impressive setting hoist the add-on content up to a level that makes it hard not to recommend to anyone looking for a little bit more of that sweet, sweet loot.
  6. 3DJuegos
    Oct 18, 2012
    83
    If you've been looking for a good reason to go back to Borderlands 2, Captain Scarlett and her Pirate's Booty is a great reason to do it.
  7. Official Xbox Magazine
    Nov 3, 2012
    80
    Laggy texture pop-in dulls some of the shine, and some of the more minor goofball characters are more intriguing than Scarlett herself. But you'll find enough charm, loot, and gritty challenge to merit getting some sand in your boots.
  8. Eurogamer Italy
    Oct 26, 2012
    80
    Another juicy chunk of action, with a new cast of iconic characters, lots of new missions and even more loot-zilla. Captain Scarlett and Her Pirate's Booty needs yor help: what're you waiting for, Vault Hunter?
  9. VideoGamer
    Oct 23, 2012
    80
    Captain Scarlett and Her Pirate's Booty is an affirming example of the right time, the right place and, crucially, the right content.
  10. Metro GameCentral
    Oct 19, 2012
    80
    A textbook example of worthwhile downloadable content, with action that's just as good as the main game but different enough that it feels like a unique experience.
  11. COGconnected
    Oct 26, 2012
    79
    There are some enjoyable moments and I don't doubt that the Borderlands faithful will enjoy what is offered as the visuals, continued humour, main story, and proven gameplay is evident here, it just seems to be a little less then what was established in the main game.
  12. Gamer Limit
    Oct 19, 2012
    75
    In the end, Captain Scarlett offers pretty much more of the same amount of fun found in the core game, and it never really progresses any further than that.
  13. IGN
    Oct 18, 2012
    75
    Delivers exactly what you'd expect: more Borderlands. So long as you're not an overpowered, max-level character you'll find hours of quests to complete, a host of loot to collect and plenty of pirate-themed baddies to send to an early grave.
  14. GameSpot
    Oct 18, 2012
    70
    Captain Scarlett and Her Pirate's Booty delivers mild-mannered humor and a satisfying adventure for you to shoot and loot your way through.

Awards & Rankings

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#47 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2012

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 62 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 62
  3. Negative: 6 out of 62
  1. gordofredito
    Oct 18, 2012
    8
    excellent DLC, definitely worth 800 MSP, amazing new landscapes, weapons and 6 hours worth of Story gameplay, and over 5 hours of sideexcellent DLC, definitely worth 800 MSP, amazing new landscapes, weapons and 6 hours worth of Story gameplay, and over 5 hours of side missions. The same humor, new vehicle, excellent. My quarrel: the side quests are all extremely repetitive (fetching mainly). Either way, I'd say: get this one, Mechromancer? not so much… Full Review »
  2. potatoes351
    Oct 18, 2012
    8
    Borderlands 2 continues to deliver all we expect and more from this fantastic franchise. In its first major Downloadable Content pack titledBorderlands 2 continues to deliver all we expect and more from this fantastic franchise. In its first major Downloadable Content pack titled Captain Scarlett and Her Pirates Booty you continues the adventures of your chosen vault hunter on Pandora. This time your taken to Oasis, a desert plateau surrounded by dried up sea beds and cliffs that are miles high. You are there to find a lost treasure that have claimed many a pirates life however the infamous Captain Scarlett agrees to assist you in finding it.
    The DLC will last you around 5 hours for just the main questline but around 8 or 9 to 100% it, its a large DLC by any standards including new character customisations, a new vehicle and new weapons. Captain Scarlett is a must own for any Borderlands 2 fan.    … Full Review »
  3. tom974
    Jan 9, 2022
    7
    This is a better DLC than those of BL1, at least due to the existence of more than one fast travel point. All the pros and cons of the mainThis is a better DLC than those of BL1, at least due to the existence of more than one fast travel point. All the pros and cons of the main game still apply here, and globally it is better played through in coop. If you want more of the main game you'll be served here. I think it's a shame not to dive deeper in the pirates' universe, moreover in a "crazy" licence like BL. Also, capping the quests level to 30 makes it way too easy for those who have finished the main game.… Full Review »
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