Borderlands 2

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1052 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 87 out of 1052
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  1. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    6
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!!!!!!!! b2
  2. RTCWFAN
    Jun 6, 2023
    9
    Best part of the series. The look is beautiful, the story hilarious and the gameplay nearly perfect. Overall rating: 9.1.
  3. Thony1
    May 20, 2023
    0
    Well we’ll … the wild ox has a reputare, theres a scilence in this” here craft “ and the Mine shaft has a gear box . What a golden opportunity to be enchanted by a
  4. MadeViolet
    May 11, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La segunda saga de la famosa franquicia Borderlands sin duda es la mejor entrega de las 3 que tiene, saben mejorar el sistema de armas que tenia el 1 y el villano es de los mejores que existen en los videojuegos, tiene tanto carisma que hace que los otros villanos parezcan carentes de este.

    La historia está bastante entretenida de jugar y hay muchísimas misiones secundarias, las clases disponibles son únicas y adaptables a la forma de jugar del jugador.    … Expand
  5. ZXSth
    Mar 3, 2023
    8
    While undeniably possessing the strongest levels of writing and characterization among any game in the mainline series, I would humbly argue that BL2 has some of the least engaging mechanics and gameplay. If you play this game, it will likely be Handsome Jack (as well as some of the other characters) that keeps you hooked. However, this is not to say that the gameplay on offer is notWhile undeniably possessing the strongest levels of writing and characterization among any game in the mainline series, I would humbly argue that BL2 has some of the least engaging mechanics and gameplay. If you play this game, it will likely be Handsome Jack (as well as some of the other characters) that keeps you hooked. However, this is not to say that the gameplay on offer is not strong - much of what was on offer in BL1 is still here, but some of its novelty is lost, and I personally saw the removal of some of the more niche RPG mechanics (such as levelling up proficiencies with specific gun types) as a negative.

    Most people see BL2 as the best game in the franchise, and while I may not personally agree with this opinion, the game is still a great one that 100% deserves to stand alongside the other games in the series, especially due to its strong narrative.    … Expand
  6. Stio
    Jan 10, 2023
    9
    Schöne Atmosphäre Die Charaktere sind selten nervig und es wird einfach nicht langweilig
  7. Menbobson
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    This is the greatest video game of all time. Handsome Jack is the greatest villain in video game history only rivaled by Vaas.
  8. Godudu
    Aug 17, 2022
    6
    Good game. Various quests and good jokes. My only problem with this franchise overall is that characters only have one skill and your progression is only through guns and passives. I dont have any reason to replay the game with another class, because in the end, its just shoot with your weapon and sometimes use your ability.
  9. Kio22
    Jun 25, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, every inch of this game is covered in bloody fun from beginning to end. The enemies and bosses combined with the loot grinding never gets old and feels so satisfying when you get an insanely fun drop that changes the way you do combat in the game. The loot in this game is ridiculously diverse and allows so much re-playability along with the six different and unique vaultAmazing game, every inch of this game is covered in bloody fun from beginning to end. The enemies and bosses combined with the loot grinding never gets old and feels so satisfying when you get an insanely fun drop that changes the way you do combat in the game. The loot in this game is ridiculously diverse and allows so much re-playability along with the six different and unique vault hunters you can use, not to mention being able to switch any weapon from one character to another you have. The story and characters are all done perfectly with a plethora of different takes from comedy to adventure to mystery to suspense to emotional loss to badassery and so much more. The unique world and all its designs give it a less dungeon feel and make it seem all most like an open world. Honestly this game has everything a looter shooter lover could ever want, it sits at number 2 on my list for best games ever played.… Expand
  10. tmdrzk
    Dec 11, 2021
    8
    It was an amazing improvement from the first part! Also, all the DLC were totally worth it, amazing main and side stories. I really enjoyed hating Handsome Jack
  11. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Aug 27, 2021
    9
    An improvement over the original. This is one of those bigger and better sequels. A must-play for fans of cooperative shooters. It ranks up with Dishonored and Far Cry 3 as one of 2009's best action games. I would rate Borderlands 2 with a 9 out of 10.
  12. CloudStrife05
    Aug 16, 2021
    9
    Everything the first one had to offer but better! Great story with one of the protagonist (the character I actually chose in part 1), being the leader now.
  13. Chempion1
    Feb 10, 2021
    5
    В 2009 году вышла Borderlands, которую никто не ждал. Во первых ждали совсем другую, визуально игру, во вторых когда узнали, что игра будет с "рисованной" графикой все совсем утратили к ней интерес. Но когда игра вышла, я прошел её просто запоем. Весёлая, самобытная, фантастическая гринделка с невероятной массой оружия. Конечно Borderlands 2 очень ждал, но.
    В 2012 Borderlands 2 вышла и    В 2009 году вышла Borderlands, которую никто не ждал. Во первых ждали совсем другую, визуально игру, во вторых когда узнали, что игра будет с "рисованной" графикой все совсем утратили к ней интерес. Но когда игра вышла, я прошел её просто запоем. Весёлая, самобытная, фантастическая гринделка с невероятной массой оружия. Конечно Borderlands 2 очень ждал, но.
    В 2012 Borderlands 2 вышла и жестоко меня разочаровала. Хотя говорят, что игру надо проходить в коопе, я играл в одиночку. Так как найти толковых напарников у меня в то время не получилось, а играть по инету с тупыми, незнакомыми малолетками, убегающими от тебя без спроса или вообще покидающими сессию в самый разгар боя, ну это то ещё удовольствие.
    Игра стала сложнее. Но не геймплейно, а просто враги стали более толстокожими. Поэтому приходится проходить по 5 раз одну и ту же миссию, чтобы поднять себе уровень и наносить хоть какой то видимый урон своим врагам в следующей миссии. По этому кажется просто преступлением невероятно маленькое количество доп миссий, которые можно было бы использовать для гринда. Эта сложность начинает сильно ощущаться где то во второй половине игры.
    Визуально особых различий с оригиналом я не заметил, по крайней мере на Xbox 360.
    Геймплейно это всё та же игра 2009 года. С небольшими изменениями.
    Это всё также одни и те же враги на протяжении всей игры, просто с разными цифрами над головой.
    По мне отличия состоят только в сюжете.
    Вообще отличия оригинала и сиквела мне напомнили таковые в Left 4 Dead и Left 4 Dead 2. На бумаге их множество, но что бы увидеть визуально нужна лупа.
    И так резюмирую. Игра сугубо запрещена для одиночного прохождения. Удовольствие можно получить только в коопе, если таковой подберёте!    … Expand
  14. ReubenIsAGod
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    This game is way better than the first borderlands, It funnier, smother, and looks **** awesome this is easily one of my newest Favorite games of all time, defiantly worth buying

    ^wrote this in 2012^ I love Borderlands 2. It's just incredibly fun. When purchased borderlands 2 I would have been playing hours and hours of Halo 3 and Reach with my childhood friend. We then started just    This game is way better than the first borderlands, It funnier, smother, and looks **** awesome this is easily one of my newest Favorite games of all time, defiantly worth buying

    ^wrote this in 2012^

    I love Borderlands 2. It's just incredibly fun. When purchased borderlands 2 I would have been playing hours and hours of Halo 3 and Reach with my childhood friend. We then started just playing this for hours and hours. Going through every quest, playing through all the side quests. WE WOULD SPEND HOURS in this game world. Getting to love the characters, the setting. I really need to go back after finishing Borderlands 3 and just enjoy the game again. Been way too long.    … Expand
  15. coistmunt12345
    Jul 28, 2020
    7
    aside from the last single player dlc that released for this game it is the only thing saving the game from absolute mediocrity.

    the humor can be compared to that unfunny friend who thinks they are the wittiest person in the room rather they are merely being tolerated because their circle of friends is much too kind and they are not honest enough to tell them that their jokes are not    aside from the last single player dlc that released for this game it is the only thing saving the game from absolute mediocrity.

    the humor can be compared to that unfunny friend who thinks they are the wittiest person in the room rather they are merely being tolerated because their circle of friends is much too kind and they are not honest enough to tell them that their jokes are not funny and their presence is intolerable and awkward.

    the gore is also a sever downgrade from the first one, e.g there is just no crunch when you perforate the various unfriendly denizens of Pandora, it just does not have the same punch the first borderlands did.

    also the kooky characters that were added were not funny and only ever cringe worthy in the worst possible way, e.g tiny Tina the quirkiest , quirkster of quirksville

    also Antony birch is a poor writer.

    just to back up my review i have played all dlc as well as playing through the game twice as well as playing the (supposedly deemed PC master race version that adds nothing of value)    … Expand
  16. Tharduz
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This is probably the best Borderlands so far, I vae completed this game like 5 times, it is just too fun
  17. brendo214
    May 22, 2019
    10
    Borderlands 2 is my favorite game of all time. I love absolutely everything about it, even all the bugs.
  18. INSANEGHOSTFACE
    Nov 6, 2018
    10
    This is one of the best games i have ever played. They still support it, and the first year we got 4 great DLC Expansions followed by the 2nd year getting 4 more DLC Expansions even though they were much shorter. They also had 2 level upgrades and the 2nd one allowed you to run the gauntlet to unlock OP8 which made it ever funner. 10.0 without a doubt and i hope Borderlands 3 will be evenThis is one of the best games i have ever played. They still support it, and the first year we got 4 great DLC Expansions followed by the 2nd year getting 4 more DLC Expansions even though they were much shorter. They also had 2 level upgrades and the 2nd one allowed you to run the gauntlet to unlock OP8 which made it ever funner. 10.0 without a doubt and i hope Borderlands 3 will be even better. The only negative thing to this game is if your after certain things farming can be a quick or long process depending on what your exactly after, but with 6 character classes and 4 player coop its still one of my favorites to date.… Expand
  19. Dragonfly44
    Aug 7, 2018
    10
    A huge improvement on the already amazing first game. The story is amazing, the gameplay is dare I say perfect, the animation and graphics are great. There's more bosses, more guns, more places and tons of more content in general. The game is fun, exciting and hilarious. What more could you ask for.
    Rating - 98%
  20. VETRA
    Jun 18, 2018
    9
    Juego de Rol Shooter en primera persona, buena historia, personajes ultracarismaticos con los graficos en cel shading que lo impregna todo de un aire a comic que le sienta genial, muchas muchas muchas armas, vehiculos, te partiras el culo de risa jugandolo.
  21. MarvelJoe
    Mar 2, 2018
    9
    This is one of my best video games of all time. It like a upgraded version of the first game but way better. We can unlock skins, not take fall damage, you can move when you're down, get stronger weapons, and the map to this game is much better than the first. You have this cool memorable villain and recognize characters from the previous game and it's basically gun porn of video games.This is one of my best video games of all time. It like a upgraded version of the first game but way better. We can unlock skins, not take fall damage, you can move when you're down, get stronger weapons, and the map to this game is much better than the first. You have this cool memorable villain and recognize characters from the previous game and it's basically gun porn of video games. This game actually feels like a true Action Adventure Open World FPS role-playing game.… Expand
  22. v_law
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    Simply attractive game!
    looking at my playing hours so far could tell its awesomeness!
    graphic : 8
    sound : 8
    story : 7 (crazy and silly)
    gameplay : 10 ( its an endless fun)
  23. raccoondaddy
    Apr 2, 2017
    9
    Borderlands 2 does EVERYTHING better than its predecessor!!
    The game itself is a post apocalyptic/space western RPG game blended with a FPS shooter. Honestly, if you like games like Diablo and Call of Duty, you'll REALLY enjoy this game.
    Best of all, its funny, flashy and best of all, has LOTS of guns!! It's main feature is the campaign and doesn't have competitive multiplayer, BUT    Borderlands 2 does EVERYTHING better than its predecessor!!
    The game itself is a post apocalyptic/space western RPG game blended with a FPS shooter. Honestly, if you like games like Diablo and Call of Duty, you'll REALLY enjoy this game.
    Best of all, its funny, flashy and best of all, has LOTS of guns!!

    It's main feature is the campaign and doesn't have competitive multiplayer, BUT it does have 4 player co-op which gets more difficult and rewarding when you have more players in your team. (max 4)

    Along with it's DLC, this game will last you a good month with regular game play. (Possibly more with multiple playthroughs) There are 4 different UNIQUE and two optional DLC ones. Each with their own powers, skill tree, personalities and play-style.

    It's only drawbacks is traveling when you first start and moving to fast travel locations. On-foot movement is sluggish and make the game boring when you've revisited or explored an area mutliple times.
    Also, a few of the quests can get repetitive, but getting loot makes it rewarding enough to balance the repetition.

    OVERALL: Borderlands 2 is a fantastic game and blends a lot of good ideas in an entertaining experience single player or with friends!!    … Expand
  24. 14lalo
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    Este juego seguro que bajo el mismisimo Zeus a programarlo, hilarante, dificil, con un cell shading muy bien trabajado, misiones secundarias divertidas de hacer, con un contenido abundante y por Dios un DLC bastante competente, de los pocos que valen lo que cuestan!
  25. TheArchetypes
    Sep 9, 2016
    9
    The first question people will likely ask is, "Does this game live up to BL1 and DLC?" and that answer is a resounding "Yes!" The second question, "Is it better than BL1?" and the answer is "Yes...for the most part." So what's improved? Better gun mechanics (sound and feel), more humor, more frequent boss and sub-boss battles, easier to get a co-op game going and see who's online playing,The first question people will likely ask is, "Does this game live up to BL1 and DLC?" and that answer is a resounding "Yes!" The second question, "Is it better than BL1?" and the answer is "Yes...for the most part." So what's improved? Better gun mechanics (sound and feel), more humor, more frequent boss and sub-boss battles, easier to get a co-op game going and see who's online playing, character skill trees are improved, friends can select quests in co-op games rather than having to tell the "party leader" to do it, the new enemies are well designed, you can now dismember baddies, you can now tag items in your inventory as "trash" or "favorite" so you remember what to sell next time at the vending machine, you can now directly trade with people, you automatically pick up money and ammo (but thankfully not loot) and combat is more organic (enemies take cover, flank you, dodge attacks).

    So what's the negatives? The new menus are clunky and difficult to parse, missions still consist of mostly "shoot that" or "find this," driving mechanics are about the same (though thankfully you don't take damage from hitting enemies as much), level design can be really confusing at times even with the new HUD mini map and sometimes there's simply too much dialogue happening simultaneously. For example if you're playing co-op the first big town you get to is a total cluster as multiple characters are introducing themselves cutting off the others dialogue. I find myself saying, "what is going on?" much more regularly during this game than BL1. That said, these are only minor complaints and the additions far outweigh the handful of small issues. In short, if you loved the first BL stop reading this review and go pick up the sequel!.    … Expand
  26. JaguarsFan
    Jul 23, 2016
    10
    Borderlands 2 is a game like no other. I am possibly the biggest fan of customization within a game that has ever lived and this game offers just that. From the millions of different weapons to skill trees to Badass Points and more, this game allows you to play the way YOU want to play. Along with the amazing amount of variety in player customization, there is also a tremendous amount ofBorderlands 2 is a game like no other. I am possibly the biggest fan of customization within a game that has ever lived and this game offers just that. From the millions of different weapons to skill trees to Badass Points and more, this game allows you to play the way YOU want to play. Along with the amazing amount of variety in player customization, there is also a tremendous amount of variety in the enemies and settings you encounter. The landscapes are beautifully done and the amount of places you travel is simply astonishing. I have played through this game 3 times so far and still love every minute of it. I have yet to find a game (besides Borderlands 1) that can compare. If you enjoyed playing Borderlands 1 or are simply looking for a game that offers endless amounts of replay value derived from its sensational amount of customization (or if you love loot!!!), look no further. TRY THIS GAME. :)… Expand
  27. Liliana
    May 23, 2016
    0
    It takes long time and many shots to kill enemy, sometimes forever. I have to go back to place I went. I get lost. I sometimes don't know what to do. I hate the annoying animals. Horrible game.
  28. Corvus_Mellori
    Nov 30, 2015
    9
    Incredibly fun game, and one of my favorites. A huge improvement over the first game, itself a great one. Some of the most satisfying gunplay in any first person shooter, and the variety of the randomized guns that you can find dropped by enemies, in vending machines, chests, and random piles of rubbish gives the game an addictive quality. The writing is great (although, admittedly, theIncredibly fun game, and one of my favorites. A huge improvement over the first game, itself a great one. Some of the most satisfying gunplay in any first person shooter, and the variety of the randomized guns that you can find dropped by enemies, in vending machines, chests, and random piles of rubbish gives the game an addictive quality. The writing is great (although, admittedly, the humor can be sort of hit-and-miss at times) and the presentation is very slick looking, offering a more pleasing aesthetic than its predecessor while maintaining the same general look. Tons of fun both single-player and co-op.… Expand
  29. andree1991
    Nov 10, 2015
    8
    Diablo with guns, but not with the randomly generated environments. Unlimited loot and the guns are just awesome. It's great to find that ONE gun that's just perfect. This is a must play with all the DLCs. With split screen is a must play
  30. cish
    Oct 20, 2015
    10
    THIS GAME ROCKS. This is my favorite game to date. The environments had a lot of replayability, the boss battles were memorable, and the loot was 2nd to none. Played this game and all of its DLC. The DLC overall was good, but the 2nd DLC was lacking. My only complaint is that more people do not own this game, so there aren't as many match making lobbies as there should be.
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#8 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2012
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#9 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2012
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#19 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2012

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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 59 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 59
  3. Negative: 0 out of 59
  1. GameCritics
    Nov 10, 2012
    70
    It may be a lot more of the same, but it's prettier, smoother, longer, and filled with more stuff.
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  2. Game Over Online
    Nov 5, 2012
    89
    In the end, I have to say that Borderlands 2 serves as a wonderful example of how to make a sequel work.
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  3. D+PAD Magazine
    Oct 31, 2012
    80
    In conclusion, Borderlands 2 is a significant improvement on the original; it sharpens up the narrative, the core game progression, the visual theme and many other fundamental aspects that needed adjustment.
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