Tales From The Borderlands: Episode 1 - Zer0 Sum

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  • Summary: Set following the events seen in Borderlands 2, Tales from the Borderlands focuses on Rhys, a Hyperion company man who wants to become the next Handsome Jack, and it’s also about Fiona, a Pandoran con artist intending to score the biggest of all swindles. Baited into danger by a Vault keySet following the events seen in Borderlands 2, Tales from the Borderlands focuses on Rhys, a Hyperion company man who wants to become the next Handsome Jack, and it’s also about Fiona, a Pandoran con artist intending to score the biggest of all swindles. Baited into danger by a Vault key and all it promises, the unlikely pair are thrown together with a common purpose and a great amount of mistrust. Who is speaking the truth, and why is it important? That is for you to decide. It’s important to remember that there *are* two sides to every story, and 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 environment 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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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Hardcore Gamer
    Nov 28, 2014
    90
    Tales from the Borderlands isn’t just a superb entry point into what appears to be a captivating story, it has the potential to be Telltale’s best work since the first season of The Walking Dead.
  2. Push Square
    Nov 29, 2014
    90
    Short of not being a fan of the Borderlands franchise, this an incredibly impressive outing – and the fact that it’s not riddled with bugs is just the icing on the cake.
  3. PSX Extreme
    Dec 9, 2014
    90
    Tales From the Borderlands: Episode One – Zer0 Sum is one heckuva debut. Somehow, the developers allow the action and story to leap off the screen, and they give a sufficient amount of time to each.
  4. Hobby Consolas
    Jan 23, 2015
    83
    A high milestone for the upcoming chapters. Excellent and funky characters make this a frantic and colourful adventure.
  5. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jan 13, 2015
    80
    Well-paced, well-acted and brilliantly-written. [Jan 2015, p.94]
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  6. PlaySense
    Jan 8, 2015
    80
    As expected, the Borderlands franchise translates perfectly into Telltales' series format. Fondly recommended.
  7. games(TM)
    Feb 17, 2015
    60
    A fantastic proof of concept... it's just not as engaging or game-changing as the other cinematic episodes Telltale has been putting out over the last three years. [Issue#157, p.122]

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 2 out of 16
  1. CouchLicker
    Nov 25, 2014
    10
    It's simple:
    Do you love Borderlands?
    Do you love Telltale's adventure games? Do you own a PS4? Are you able to read at a 5th grade level?    It's simple:
    Do you love Borderlands?
    Do you love Telltale's adventure games?
    Do you own a PS4?
    Are you able to read at a 5th grade level?

    If you said yes to any of these then you HAVE to get this game.    … Expand
  2. SirPiglet
    Dec 9, 2014
    10
    I was worried going into this tale, knowing that telltale not only had big shoes to fill after the huge success with the walking dead but alsoI was worried going into this tale, knowing that telltale not only had big shoes to fill after the huge success with the walking dead but also I was wondering to myself how can they make a story out of borderlands to me it was a mindless insane game and nothing else BUT my god was I happy when I finished this episode, I was glued to my TV after the first 5 mins of playing, it feels just like a telltale game, story so far is as crazy as a borderlands game whats there not to like? I honestly cannot wait for the next episode I can tell this is going to be one of my favorite games of this year...WELL DONE SO FAR TELLTALE! 10/10… Expand
  4. xepherys
    Dec 1, 2014
    9
    I love Borderlands. I love Telltale's storytelling games. Still, I wasn't sure how I'd feel about this particular installment. Color meI love Borderlands. I love Telltale's storytelling games. Still, I wasn't sure how I'd feel about this particular installment. Color me happily surprised!

    All of the Borderlands writing and the Telltale engine work wonderfully together. Playing more than one character is new for these games, but it works really surprisingly well. It's only out a week before Telltale's GoT game, but it's worth picking up and plowing through before Tuesday's new treats drop.    … Expand
  5. brockcheese
    Jul 7, 2016
    8
    This game is very good. I've never played a Borderlands game before this but was pleasantly surprised with the environment and the decisionsThis game is very good. I've never played a Borderlands game before this but was pleasantly surprised with the environment and the decisions you get to make.… Expand
  6. Trunks252
    Dec 2, 2014
    8
    This is a great first chapter. The story and storytelling are both intriguing, and the new characters are instantly likable. I hope we don'tThis is a great first chapter. The story and storytelling are both intriguing, and the new characters are instantly likable. I hope we don't have to wait too long for the next installments.… Expand
  7. AMasterpieceFan
    Jan 8, 2019
    6
    Played this for free, from the PS Plus.

    PROS: Interesting story Nice setting Nice tone CONS: Forgettable characters Lack of    Played this for free, from the PS Plus.

    PROS:
    Interesting story
    Nice setting
    Nice tone

    CONS:
    Forgettable characters
    Lack of gameplay
    Too short    … Expand
  8. TSapper
    Dec 30, 2014
    1
    Borderlands 1, 2, and Pre-Sequel (and DLCs) were funny, action-packed, had an interesting storyline, varied baddies to kill in varied ways,Borderlands 1, 2, and Pre-Sequel (and DLCs) were funny, action-packed, had an interesting storyline, varied baddies to kill in varied ways, and over-the-top weapons. Definitely worth every gamer's time and money to play them.

    Telltale took this fantastic game series and somehow made it BORING. Bad execution of a bad redesign of a great game. DO NOT GET THIS GAME.    … Expand

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