Tales From The Borderlands: Episode 2 - Atlas Mugged

 Xbox One
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Vandal
    Mar 19, 2015
    83
    The wait was long, but it was worth it. This is yet another great episode, with tons of humor and unforgettable moments.
  2. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Apr 28, 2015
    80
    The slow pace is a welcome formula change. [May 2015, p.91]
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  3. We Got This Covered
    Mar 20, 2015
    80
    With Atlas Mugged, Telltale Games has continued its colourful and incredibly memorable Tales from the Borderlands series with another impressive interactive outing.
  5. Post Arcade (National Post)
    Mar 19, 2015
    75
    Still, I was left with the feeling this episode simply fills the space between the first and third, moving our heroes from one important location to another without much of consequence happening along the way.
  6. AusGamers
    Mar 24, 2015
    70
    This is a minor episode, as second episodes in episodic game series often tend to be, but there’s nothing here that hints that the rest of the season won’t be strong.

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 32
  3. Negative: 6 out of 32
  1. Ray6701
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Awesome masterpiece wow amazing graphics cool experience and great story to play
  2. TheQuietGamer
    Dec 18, 2017
    8
    Tales from the Borderlands falls back on the more traditional Telltale style in this second episode. While a little less impressive than theTales from the Borderlands falls back on the more traditional Telltale style in this second episode. While a little less impressive than the first, Atlas Mugged still shows off an impressive level of quality that still hints at this potentially being Telltale's best series.

    The story in this episode feels a little more like filler. The events are smaller and the really meaningful stuff doesn't happen until the end. I still found myself hooked in what was happening though, because of the strong characters and funny moments. There are also more significant choices to be made this time around. The kind that are going to add to the replay value of the overall game. One thing that's begun to worry me with this episode. it's that of the two player characters, I only like one. I enjoy Rhys, but not so much Fiona. It's to the point already where I'm a little disappointed when I'm forced to play as her.

    On the gameplay side of things we see the return of the expected Telltale "puzzles" where you wander around, interact with stuff in the environment, and occasionally move something. Simple, but fun. The action sequences are just as exciting as in the last episode.

    It's not quite as good as episode 1, but Tales from the Borderlands is still going strong. That more cinematic style is still there and the soundtrack is impressive. The opening credits scene was great. Telltale still manages to impress with their sense of humor. There are a few issues with the pacing of the story and I still don't care too much for one of the protagonists, but overall I still found myself enjoying the game in Atlas Mugged and anxiously awaiting to play more.

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  3. ITZZZPERRY
    Nov 24, 2015
    9
    Tales From The Borderlanda: Episode Two- Atlas Mugged continues a great and hilarious story. The characters are funnier than ever, and theTales From The Borderlanda: Episode Two- Atlas Mugged continues a great and hilarious story. The characters are funnier than ever, and the stage is set for an epic third act.… Full Review »
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