Tales from the Borderlands: A Telltale Game Series

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  • Summary: Like all good tales, there’s more than one side to a story. Especially one about a Vault key, the Hyperion Corporation, bandits, loot, gangsters, Vault Hunters, secret Atlas tech, explosions, getaways, extortion, betrayal, and mayhem. Set after the events seen in Borderlands 2, Tales fromLike all good tales, there’s more than one side to a story. Especially one about a Vault key, the Hyperion Corporation, bandits, loot, gangsters, Vault Hunters, secret Atlas tech, explosions, getaways, extortion, betrayal, and mayhem. Set after the events seen in Borderlands 2, Tales from the Borderlands is about Rhys, a Hyperion company man looking to become the next Handsome Jack, and it’s also about Fiona, a Pandoran con artist out to score the biggest of all swindles. Lured into danger by a Vault key and all it promises, the unlikely duo are thrown together with a common goal and a huge amount of mistrust. Who is telling the truth, and why is it important That’s up to you to decide. You are Rhys…and you are also Fiona, because like every tale worth telling, there are two…oh, you read that part already? Well, it’s important to remember that there *are* two sides to every story, and you my friend, you will tell this tale, or…tales, through the choices that you make. Your every decision as both Rhys and Fiona will affect the people and world around you: this is a game where YOU are the final author in a brand new Borderlands story set on the unforgiving world of Pandora. [TellTale Games]… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. GamesRadar+
    Oct 20, 2015
    100
    Hilarious, heartfelt and high-octane, Tales from the Borderlands is a must-play game that sets a new standard for comedy games to come.
  2. Brash Games
    Nov 19, 2015
    90
    The thing that sets Tales from the Borderlands apart from any others in the series so far is that I want to go back and play it again. Like, right now.
  3. Dealspwn
    Oct 21, 2015
    90
    This is, without a doubt, the finest series Telltale Games have produced to date. Whether you’re already a Borderlands fan or not, Tales From The Borderlands delivers an emotional, entertaining, and downright fun episodic adventure title.
  4. GameSpew
    Apr 7, 2016
    90
    Tales from the Borderlands can easily compete against the hottest contenders on TV, not just on account of its writing, but also its cinematic beauty.
  5. CD-Action
    Jan 12, 2016
    85
    I can’t express how delighted I was with the first episode. Unfortunately later the game lost some of its magic and oscillated between decent and really good. Despite that fact it’s by far the funniest thing I’ve played in years and I can’t wait to get my hands on the second season. [13/2015, p.63]
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  6. ActionTrip
    Nov 11, 2015
    83
    If nothing else, the awesome humor, interesting characters and the always welcomed insanity of Borderlands will surely hold your attention.
  7. Riot Pixels
    Nov 30, 2015
    61
    If you value humor and atmosphere above all else, go forth and enjoy Tales from the Borderlands. If not, you will have a hard time enjoying a cartoon without gameplay, freedom and bedazzling graphics.

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  1. Positive: 59 out of 71
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 71
  3. Negative: 6 out of 71
  1. dimzue
    Nov 3, 2015
    10
    Very cool! Best game from Telltale. Interesting plot, lots of references to movies, lots of cool jokes, gorgeous voice and Intro. I waitingVery cool! Best game from Telltale. Interesting plot, lots of references to movies, lots of cool jokes, gorgeous voice and Intro. I waiting for the continuation.… Expand
  2. Stilestilinski
    Jun 6, 2016
    10
    I love this game!!! I played all the Telltale games and personally loved them all. The game shows that gameplay can beat graphics. Sure thisI love this game!!! I played all the Telltale games and personally loved them all. The game shows that gameplay can beat graphics. Sure this has a lot of bugs but gameplay and story totally makes op for it. Playing the game it has a wide variety of humour, links between the other game (Zero, Claptrap, Handsome and Athena) For me this my favourite Telltale game to date, hell this my favourite game to date. Playing the other Borderlands game their amazing and playing games with a "leveling up" system it makes it VERY hard to go through levels without breaking my $400 controller (Game is $25 AUS on steam, didn't rage) I know fans that played this game did hate the wait for episode 2 it gave us time to think about the characters and play episode 1 until our hearts content. This game has done something special... This is the first time I've cried playing a game and probably be the only game I will cry in. So this why I rate this game a 10/10 because of the feeling the games evokes and the gameplay given. P.S This is best Adventure game of 2015 - IGN… Expand
  4. safteygamerpro
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    Telltale does it again with one of their best stories to date. This game has laughs, emotional moments, and badass moments I recommend this toTelltale does it again with one of their best stories to date. This game has laughs, emotional moments, and badass moments I recommend this to everyone and anyone who likes telltale games, Borderlands lore or just love story based games in general.… Expand
  5. Area51
    Sep 4, 2018
    9
    Excellent, underrated game from start to finish. First-rate voice acting and great Borderlands animation style. The story and characters drawExcellent, underrated game from start to finish. First-rate voice acting and great Borderlands animation style. The story and characters draw you in and keep you entertained throughout, faithfully adhering to the Borderlands universe. Small segment of SJW-heavy side arc regarding a lesbian couple, aggravated by a nails-on-chalkboard Aussie-accented character. (They go on and on about their wedding, and on and on and on, and then on and on some more. Enough, I get it already) Anyway, not too bad that it can't be tolerated. Minimal cringe - one scene in particular where you sit there blubbering away (gag). Females are flawless and brave at all times while the men suffer from d-baggery, yellow belly and awkwardness. Besides a few forgivable flaws, game has a big heart and soul. Opening credits sequences are fantastic. One particular "gun battle" should go down as one the legendary moments in gaming. Camera work is near perfect, soundtrack superb. If you already know what to expect with Telltale game story-driven gameplay and are a Borderlands fan, this is for you.… Expand
  6. fake_nikpap
    Jul 14, 2022
    9
    Somehow Telltale managed to capture the insanity of the world of Pandora into a very unique and interesting story taking place after theSomehow Telltale managed to capture the insanity of the world of Pandora into a very unique and interesting story taking place after the events of the 2nd game. Every member of the cast are funny and offer something unique to the story. Especially loved Rhys and the intro credits of the 2nd episode and the 5th one. Don't miss out on this one if you are fans of the series!… Expand
  7. zkvarz
    Nov 20, 2016
    8
    After I've finished the hit "The Walking Dead" from Telltale Games to compare: this one appeared to me much more positive but still veryAfter I've finished the hit "The Walking Dead" from Telltale Games to compare: this one appeared to me much more positive but still very entertaining. Without spoilers I can say that I was a little bit saddened of some completely non-realistic parts in the world, some of them where way too unreal. That's the biggest con for me.
    But to sum up, I've got adventurous and not boring story with the feeling of watching some cool TV show. I was excited to see what will happen next in the episodes and in some moments it was really great to choose the direction that story goes. Very good!    … Expand
  8. Shadowxxx
    Jul 27, 2022
    0
    3 disgusting betas theit **** mothers were cheating on their pitiful father grew up and decided to express their memories of seeing their3 disgusting betas theit **** mothers were cheating on their pitiful father grew up and decided to express their memories of seeing their ****s cheating on their the most disgusting trash ever and whats happening between them and their whore wives now they also cheating on them like their fathers they like it theyve other men children in their home theyre not theirs they like it so they decided to become writers and put all of that in the most disgusting thing of all time by order from their cheating ****s if ur a fat ugly virgin guy or a beta piece of trash whose wife cheats on him and has other guys child in their home or a fat ugly feminist lesbian **** whose dad raped her u will love it kys u will love it kys… Expand

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