Borderlands: The Handsome Collection

 Xbox One
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. GamingTrend
    Mar 25, 2015
    90
    Borderlands: The Handsome Collection is the victory lap that every Borderlands fan will enjoy, and packs a tremendous value into one disc. Some performance issues hold it back from being flawless, but all the ingredients are here to sate your chaotic sweettooth.
  2. COGconnected
    Mar 24, 2015
    88
    A great game, plain and simple.
  3. Xbox Achievements
    Mar 30, 2015
    85
    With two mahoosive games and a ton of additional content stuffed into the box, Borderlands: The Handsome Collection is well worth the asking price, what with its sharp, pimped-out visuals and what not. If you've already taken this ride before on Xbox 360, you might want to think twice before parting with more cash for the Xbox One version.
  5. ZTGD
    Mar 26, 2015
    85
    Fans of Borderlands should pick this up, and people that jumped on the new console bandwagon and missed out on The Pre-Sequel now have a way to play it. Even if it has some issues here and there, it’s still fun. This package is a steal.
  6. IGN
    Mar 24, 2015
    84
    Minor quibbles aside, The Handsome Collection is a great package for any console-bound Borderlands fan.
  7. MondoXbox
    Apr 12, 2015
    82
    A good 1080p collection with one of the best FPSes from last gen and a decent spin-off, with the welcome addition of a local split-screen co-op mode. Other than that, there aren't other noteworthy additions so it's a recommended buy just for the ones who skipped at least one of the two games on last gen consoles.
  8. X-ONE Magazine UK
    May 26, 2015
    80
    Add another [10 Points] to the score if you've never played the two games. [Issue#124, p.80]
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  9. Dealspwn
    Mar 31, 2015
    80
    The gorgeous HD assets and stonking amount of included DLC are well worth the price of admission, but it's a shame that The Pre-Sequel's performance issues stop this collection from being as handsome as it should be.
  10. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Apr 28, 2015
    70
    It has far too many rough edges. [May 2015, p.93]
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  11. Pure Xbox
    Apr 15, 2015
    70
    The integrity of Borderlands: The Handsome Collection is cheapened due to the constant presence of performance issues. Other than that, though, this is the same Borderlands you know and love – or don't.
  12. We Got This Covered
    Mar 29, 2015
    70
    Offers a ton of great content for its price tag, alongside gameplay that is infinitely replayable. Despite that though, it's tough to wholeheartedly recommend the package, due to some awful performance issues on Xbox One.

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#33 Best Xbox One Game of 2015
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#37 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2015
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#52 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2015

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 171 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 137 out of 171
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 171
  3. Negative: 20 out of 171
  1. Stephback
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    2 fun to play games with ALL dlc , that's more smooth and has upgraded graphics. What more to ask for? (Other than borderlands 1 lol) if you2 fun to play games with ALL dlc , that's more smooth and has upgraded graphics. What more to ask for? (Other than borderlands 1 lol) if you are in need of a new xbox one game that can supply you with hours of fun gameplay, here it is.… Full Review »
  2. perfide
    Mar 24, 2015
    9
    Good collection with all the dlc really cool. The only thing is when you play with 4 other person in split screen the games begin to have someGood collection with all the dlc really cool. The only thing is when you play with 4 other person in split screen the games begin to have some fps drops but playing solo on the net or 2 player split screen everything is just fine.… Full Review »
  3. Dethbringerx
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    his is a great Value, there is not another game out there that can compete with the amount of content here, its well over 200+ hours and thathis is a great Value, there is not another game out there that can compete with the amount of content here, its well over 200+ hours and that just the first play through. I already owned the previous games on the 360, you can transfer your saves to the XBone, which is great so you can continue your characters. the same applies to ps3 to ps4… Full Review »
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