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Borderlands
Released On: Oct 20, 2009
84
7.9
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 83 Critic Reviews
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96% Positive
80 Reviews
80 Reviews
4% Mixed
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 83 Critic Reviews
84
96% Positive
80 Reviews
80 Reviews
4% Mixed
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Borderlands is a excellent title, which is a must have for fans of both FPS and RPG games.
A furiously successful RPG and FPS combination that doesn't fall short on either front. [Issue#52, p.86]
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 689 User Ratings
7.9
73% Positive
503 Ratings
503 Ratings
20% Mixed
137 Ratings
137 Ratings
7% Negative
49 Ratings
49 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 689 User Ratings
7.9
73% Positive
503 Ratings
503 Ratings
20% Mixed
137 Ratings
137 Ratings
7% Negative
49 Ratings
49 Ratings
Borderlands is one of my all-time favorite games, a true masterpiece that set a new standard for the first-person shooter genre. The original Borderlands captivates players with its unique soundtrack, distinctive enemies, and an unparalleled variety of weapons, the diverse cast of characters and their one-of-a-kind classes.Among all the titles in the Borderlands series, the first game stands out for having the most captivating atmosphere. It's a game that keeps you glued to the screen, not only for its exceptional loot system but also for its compelling storyline. The combination of a post-apocalyptic wasteland and a twisted sense of humor creates a world that's both dangerous and bizarre, making it impossible to resist the call of adventure.Borderlands 1 is a journey you'll never forget.
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It's something action role-playing game fans looking for an experience more up-close and brutal than genre entries of the third-person variety should have a blast with, and one of the more memorable products of 2009.
What it does do is take the most basely satisfying parts of the whole RPG genre and lay them out in a fast moving buffet of bloodshed and looting. The joy of acquisition and dominance inherent to role-playing games is married to the savage joy of slaughtering entire crowds of victi.. sorry villains, and in conclusion I can heartily recommend it.
Not nearly as epic as Fallout 3 but intriguing and addictive for level-grind-loving gamers. [Dec 2009, p.72]
Borderlands is one of the best co-op games on the market. It's fun and easy to pick up, and its unique combination of RPG and FPS elements makes it unlike anything else out there.
Alluringly lurid, but ultimately disposable. [Dec 2009, p.92]
Borderlands 1 was, at the time, a great game I'd reckon and still is great fun today. But it's not for everyone and is still pretty dated by today's standards. The gunplay is pretty rough even for 2009 but the art style, music, sound design, and alright gameplay, it set the foundation for Borderlands 2, and everything after that is history. Whether you're a new fan of the Borderlands games or an old fan I think there still is value to be found here as even if it's muted to some extent Borderlands 1 is still a fine Borderlands game. However, If you are looking to get into the Borderlands games I will say that you should start with either 2 or 3, and if you are unsure if you should give Borderland 1 a chance I'd say buy it on sale.
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Xbox 360
Borderlands...a interesting game which really kick started the "Looter Shooter" genre. And a very good game to kick off with at that! Set on the planet of Pandora, you play as one of 4 "Vault Hunters" on the hunt for well The vault! Apart from that, there isn't too much to go over.
Story wise like I say, you get to choose from one of the 4 classes or Vault Hunters each one with their own seperate abilities/talent trees. This is where the RPG aspect sorta comes into it but it is not as fleshed out in this one as the sequels. Overall you don't really play this game for its story. The NPC characters and side quests are very unique. This is a game that goes for the comedy factor and does a very good job at that!
Gameplay and visuals is where this game really shines. it is 4 player Co-Op which is great as each player can choose their own Vault hunter and go on a crazy open world adventure together! The world itself is huge in its own right so there is PLENTY to do and explore. However I don't feel like the hunter's all gel as well together as they could. It seems a lot of the time you and your mates would all pick the same character based on what that character can do which is fine but at the same time, I feel like the talent trees could be expanded a little...(again this got changed as the sequels went on). Also it felt like some characters had better abilities than others? By this I mean that other characters would have cool epic moves where as some others may not. Visuals wise, the game goes for a cell shaded cartoony look for it and works well. Also guns...LOADS OF GUNS!
Overall, Borderlands is a very unique game. It was the first of its type and it did the job quite well. Yes the sequels for this got ALOT better but the original I wouldn't consider "classic" but still deserves the respect for what it paved.
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Xbox 360
Summary As the first title in an all-new sci-fi action franchise, Borderlands combines the best elements of Gearbox Software's first-person action titles with player customization and vehicular combat. Borderlands features a unique content generation system allowing for near-endless variety in missions, environments, enemies, weapons, item drops...
Rated M
for Mature
Platforms:
- PlayStation 3
- PC
- Xbox 360
Initial Release Date: Oct 20, 2009
Developer:
- Gearbox Software
Publisher: 2K Games
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