Borderlands

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  • 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 inAs 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 and character customization. Borderlands is a cooperative experience, allowing for multiple players to share the same game experience simultaneously online. Players can freely join or leave each other’s games at anytime, or choose to play in the full single-player mode. Borderlands features life-like character animations, impressive real-time physics, and customizable vehicles. More details to follow. [2K Games/Gearbox Software]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 58
  3. Negative: 1 out of 58
  1. Impulsegamer
    97
    I timed it and it takes about a minute and a half of load time when you move from one area to the next. Like I said before though this is a stretch because each area is so large that you don’t mind because you spend so much time in the area it is worth it.
  2. ZTGD
    90
    This game has single-handedly stolen my soul since it arrived at my doorstep and I find myself needing to level up once a night, much like my wife and her World of Warcraft addiction.
  3. IGN AU
    88
    With the right blend of attitude, solid gameplay and an unapologetic focus on making a really entertaining co-op experience, Borderlands isn't just an alternative to Valve's co-op zombie-blaster this holiday season, it's really the alternative.
  4. GamingXP
    81
    Action-Role-Playing-Shooter…nuff said!
  5. VideoGamer
    80
    Borderlands is unique, it's different, and it's hard to classify. But it's not for everyone. It's not for the stereotypical CoD/Halo crowd. It's not revolutionary, but it is interesting. And, crucially, it's a hell of a lot of fun, but only, long term at least, in co-op.
  6. Boomtown
    80
    In actuality, in spite of these congruities, all of its parts are tailored toward the shooter genre, so it's not an RPG at all really, it's just a multi-layered FPS, which, to be honest, is brilliant.
  7. The A.V. Club
    33
    Finally, a videogame with the balls to depict the generic post-apocalyptic wasteland as it really will be: utterly boring and lifeless.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 85 out of 127
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 127
  3. Negative: 12 out of 127
  1. Dave
    Jan 7, 2010
    10
    Awesome hybrid Fps. I can't to thinking about it. I'm hooked. The guns are amazing and I love how it effects enemys. If you enjoy Awesome hybrid Fps. I can't to thinking about it. I'm hooked. The guns are amazing and I love how it effects enemys. If you enjoy rpgs comics and fps this game IS for you!… Expand
  2. Goppfather
    Apr 27, 2011
    10
    This Cartoony, lootfest offers the best of so many worlds. A FPS with a touch of RPG oozing fun. While the storyline isn't elaborate orThis Cartoony, lootfest offers the best of so many worlds. A FPS with a touch of RPG oozing fun. While the storyline isn't elaborate or groundbreaking (let's face it Im not expecting "The Godfather" movie in a game), the journey sure is a blast. With a co-op experience second to none, it is the perfect party, relaxing game. Great characters, unique skills, gazillions of chest and guns, entertaining enemies make Borderlands almost impossible to turn off. It's map is as big as Red Dead's, and the FPS controls have the fluidity of any COD title. If this game had a competitive multiplayer, Im not sure I would have a need for any other FPS.… Expand
  4. soprano
    Dec 7, 2011
    9
    One of the best PS3 games. Countless hours of pure fun and one of the best cooperative online experiences so far. Millions of weapons and gearOne of the best PS3 games. Countless hours of pure fun and one of the best cooperative online experiences so far. Millions of weapons and gear to collect. Cant wait for Borderlands 2… Expand
  5. TheReplayReview
    Jan 25, 2011
    8
    Borderlands was well received, garnering accolades from both the industry press and the gaming public at large. For me, it's been an exerciseBorderlands was well received, garnering accolades from both the industry press and the gaming public at large. For me, it's been an exercise in schizophrenic frustration. I liked the game, and had fun playing it but ultimately it scores poorly on my scale because of some flaws I couldn't overlook. Borderlands certainly isnâ… Expand
  6. GameGenius
    Oct 13, 2020
    8
    Although i've only played the remastered edition of Borderlands, I have the main idea of the game. Borderlands has an immature style of humorAlthough i've only played the remastered edition of Borderlands, I have the main idea of the game. Borderlands has an immature style of humor that may not be for everyone and is certainly not shown in the front cover of the game. But, the game is still a fun and enjoyable experience that is only enriched the further along you play. One of the only issues I have with this game is the lack of a concrete storyline that flows. An example of the weak storyline are the boss battles. The boss battles happen and are forgotten for the most part as you continue to make your way through the game even though they are very important milestones which should be remembered in later levels of the game. The only recurring plot point is the vault, which is brought up pretty frequently throughout the game. In conclusion, the first installment in the Borderlands franchise was a great idea that came out half baked.

    Edit: After finally getting around to playing this game for a second time, I've really come to appreciate the atmosphere, humor, and character this game presents. The music and color pallet really made you feel like you were alone in a desolate wasteland. Plus, the character and dry humor commit to the idea of a lonely planet full of maniacs even stronger. But, this game obviously still has it's flaws. The gameplay isn't all that exiting compared to Borderlands 2 & 3, and the skill trees especially suck. The story is also really dull and not interesting. Yet, because of just how good the atmosphere and feel is to Pandora I'm raising my score. My previous score from before I replayed this was a 7, now I'm bumping it up to an 8.5    … Expand
  7. Kard-N
    Jan 19, 2014
    7
    It's a good game, I've liked playing it since the beginning, but there's only one thing I don't like: The Plot. The game lacks an interestingIt's a good game, I've liked playing it since the beginning, but there's only one thing I don't like: The Plot. The game lacks an interesting story.

    The worst thing of the game is the ending, maybe one of the weakest endings I've seen in my life.    … Expand
  8. AceOfCakez
    Mar 19, 2012
    0
    Alright. This game is not a game for RPG fans, it's for first person shooter fans. Speaking from an RPG perspective, everything about thisAlright. This game is not a game for RPG fans, it's for first person shooter fans. Speaking from an RPG perspective, everything about this game absolutely sucks. The split screen doesn't split the screen properly if you play with friends (in the menus), all the quests are fetch quests (kill this 7 of these monsters), there is no character development, the story is horrendous, and the ending contains no closure.… Expand

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#39 Best PS3 Game of 2009
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#9 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2009
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#17 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2009