Borderlands: Mad Moxxi's Underdome Riot

 Xbox 360
Metascore
63

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 20
  3. Negative: 3 out of 20
  1. Gameplanet
    45
    Gearbox have gone slightly astray with this DLC, it's certainly not on the same level as their previous effort.
  2. Gaming Age
    42
    While the new horde mode is welcome and the storage bank an absolute necessity for me I still wouldn't have purchased this add on myself. Therefore, I only recommend this expansion to those of you that love the horde mode present in most first person shooters or you absolutely need the storage space.
  3. Giant Bomb
    40
    Everything in the Underdome is a total hassle, and that gets old fast. That you don't gain any experience points or build up more weapon proficiency while in the arenas only makes a bad situation worse, and it makes the entire experience feel pretty pointless.

Awards & Rankings

95
#95 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2009

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User Score
5.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 54 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 54
  3. Negative: 17 out of 54
  1. TotalNyan
    Jul 24, 2012
    4
    As many others have stated, this DLC takes probably the most lacking part of Borderlands (i.e. the shooting) and puts it in the spotlight.As many others have stated, this DLC takes probably the most lacking part of Borderlands (i.e. the shooting) and puts it in the spotlight. With no experience or equipment to gain, the core of the game is removed and make Moxxi's an unsatisfying DLC. The arenas add extra length, but they are so boring and repetitive it becomes old fast. Arenas also take around 2-4 hours to complete with no save points, making it a slog to the finish. If you are going to buy the Borderlands DLC, I would skip this one.… Full Review »
  2. TheQuietGamer
    Feb 12, 2012
    1
    This is the perfect example of how NOT to do DLC, it adds nothing enjoyable and has no real value other than a way to play through a crappyThis is the perfect example of how NOT to do DLC, it adds nothing enjoyable and has no real value other than a way to play through a crappy Horde mode clone with your friends, it gives you three arenas and each one has 5 rounds each consisting of 5 waves and each wave is the same every time you play through them, it does give you a weapon storage bank and a few new achievements, but the bank can only hold 21 guns, and in order to unlock all of the achievements require you to play through each arena twice, and it's longer the second time around, and you don't even get experience for your kills and there isn't any good loot, even if you get 4 friends together you'll still be bored, honestly I really don't recommend this, it's not worth the asking price and even if you buy the GOTY edition of Borderlands I don't really see a reason to download it, so in closing all I can say is pass on this one.… Full Review »
  3. tom974
    Aug 23, 2021
    6
    Same material as the main game I won't explain more on that. Well, though it's nice for a DLC to put you at test with your most powerfulSame material as the main game I won't explain more on that. Well, though it's nice for a DLC to put you at test with your most powerful weapons when others quests are way too easy at this point, I'm not sure it's a wise idea to build an entire DLC upon an arena concept. Plus, you are forced to finish the whole arena (5 rounds of 5 waves each) before leaving or you have to star all over.… Full Review »
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