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May 2020 Edit: Borderlands 3 earns an additional point for it's outstanding post launch support. It's quality and frequency of updates are overall very good. These include: It's 15$ side story DLCs all 4 of which are more entertaining and pleasent compared to the main story; It's free events, raids and raid bosses, new missions, gameplay fixes, general content updates, weapon and skill buffs, level cap increases, limited time items, and of course a huge variety of new legendarys with some very clever and interesting new unique effects; Then there's whole new game features such as new skill trees giving basically 33% more versatility to each character, new item machines, an aniontment re roll option, new mayhem modes, the arms race game mode, that borderlands science thing, ect. This is on top of a game that already came out with a solid wealth of content.

The only minor thing I'm disappointed with is the character updates. Borderlands 2 and PS had two DLC vault hunters, this game has none. While especially with the 4th skill trees the BL3 VHs have better variety than the BL2 VHs, they have all played pretty much the same since launch. If they can introduce another more exotic skill tree for each character and easier than that start doing new things with class mods, that I believe would make up for having only 4 characters. Still a pretty small complaint. This game has reached a whole new level of GUN P*RN. Well done devs, honestly.

Review at release (8/10): Borderlands 2 was big leap forward from BL1 in story AND gameplay. Borderlands 3 is a step up ONLY in gameplay. Borderlands 3 is probably the most satisfying and punchy feeling FPS's I've ever played. With 4 different classes, tons of creative abilities, and an insane variety of core weapons along with legendaries with unique and goofy effects, the game is pretty much flawlessly executed in terms of being a fun first person shooter.

Unfortunately BL3 clearly has lost most of it's writing talent from it's predecessor over the 7 years in between the games. The story is coherent enough, but it's held back by a pair of bad villians who you don't want to kill as much as you want them to shut up. Many old characters either don't return or are left out. I was esspecally disappointed that you only get to hang out with "The B team" (Mordicai, Brick, and Tiny Tina) at one minor point in the story. New characters are a mixed bag, but one negative highlight was Ava, a petualant and annoying pre-teen who is given way too much power and screen time for no reason. It's sucks they couldn't stike the right balance between good old and new characters like BL2 did.

It's disappointing Gearbox could not follow up to one of my top 5 all time games with a better story, but it's hard to be mad when pretty much everything else is a slam dunk. Btw endgame is also superb, unless you're a raid boss fan.

This is the best of this series. The only reason i didn't give it a 10 is because it is not perfect. However, it is pretty close. The new quality of life improvements are great, gameplay is tight, and the story is very good. However, the main antagonists are not nearly as good as Handsome Jack, they try, but they dont quite get there. I will say, if the dlc finds a way to bring Jack back this game may hit a 10.

I haven't completed the game yet, but I'm level 19 and can say it's quite fun. It has a few problems. Multiplayer is quite buggy, and will freeze sometimes. There are returning characters and all sorts of cool ways to destroy enemies. A little complaint I have is the villans here. They are a little weak, they can be a little intresting I guess, but they can't beat Handsome Jack at all.

The gunplay is different feeling and still good. They combat mechanics are similar to Destiny, but this is a way better game than Destiny. It's just the combat that is similar. A great game, fun for everybody. However i recommend playing borderlands 2 first if you haven't, so you can appreciate the characters more. If your a borderlands fan you won't be disappointed. I give it an 8/10

The game just dropped so it has some glitches but the game is still awesome

Directors Cut: After beating Tales of the Borderlands, my friend and I jumped right into this game a day afterwards, and lemme just say; it was whiplash for sure. Bringing back characters like Claptrap with a new voice actor really bummed me out. Just didn't feel like Claptrap anymore, and actually kind of found him unfunny (unlike literally every other Borderlands game). I was also not entirely used to the new mechanics in this game, as it really does feel a lot different compared to the other 3 games (1,2, and the Presequel). They also introduced new villains who gain a huge cult following among the bandits; so much in fact, they become a cult that will do whatever they say. At first, I wasn't a fan of the brother/sister duo. I actually didn't really care at all; but soon, I found them to be pretty messed up and funny. The game does a lot of stuff right, like giving you more ways to enhance your character, finally letting you able to travel to different planets that isn't Pandora or it's moon Elpis, upgraded graphics/mechanics, so so so so many different types of guns; it's definitely far from bad. But I also didn't find the story to be as amazing as its predecessor, Borderlands 2, and that COULD be because Handsome Jack is no more, but it also could be because the game just isn't as greatly written as well. I'm not entirely sure, but it's still a great Borderlands adventure. The dlc, like mostly all of Borderlands dlc, is a must play too. The Directors cut extra content, like Arms Race was boooorrriingg, like who the hell wants to play Borderlands battle Royale? Definitely not me. All of the other extra missions the directors cut gives you is fun, although not very important in the overall plot, but enjoyable.

The first dlc to Borderlands 3, Moxxi's Heist of the Handsome Jackpot, is probably the weakest of the Borderlands 3 dlcs, but it still was serviceable, and has some fun nostalgia for anyone that misses dear dear handsome Jack. Actually, now that I think about it, having this dlc to this game was a smart move. What the game desperately needed was a Handsome Jack throwback since he indeed was the best character in Borderlands 2. Although this dlc isn't anything truly special, and this dlc technically doesn't have Handsome Jack in it, it's still so much fun, and I would recommend to Borderlands fans.

Guns, Love, and Tentacles; Who doesn't love love stories, especially when they deal with Sir Hammerlock getting married on a ice planet that's inhabited by a cult who worships giant monsters. This was a blast and honestly a pretty decently sized DLC with plenty of jokes and Lovecraftian-esque landscapes. Definitely a recommended Borderlands dlc to check out ASAP.

A western-themed dlc for Borderlands titled Bounty of Blood was a no-brainer, with a brand new planet to discover that has plenty of experimental mishaps to kill. There also happens to be a mercenary group called The Devil Riders that need to be taught a lesson. Although the dlc isn't as memorable as past Borderlands dlcs before it, it's still enjoyable, and a welcoming addition to Borderlands 3's dlc.

The last dlc to Borderlands 3, Psycho Krieg and the Fantastic Fuster-cluck, had plenty of promise once it started, but it soon lost both me and my friends attention( this could be because we played binged this game far too long). Me nor my friend played as Krieg in Borderlands 2, so I can't say seeing him having his own dlc excited me, but I soon found out that his character is one of the strongest in the entire game, and with this dlc giving you both a psycho version and a normal version of Krieg, it had some awesome discourse to be had. The missions may have been slightly forgettable, but I definitely won't forget Krieg! Recommended.

In all, Borderlands 3 was fun, but 100 hours of gameplay is a lot, and it's also not on the same level as Borderlands 2, but still a must-play installment in the Borderlands machine.

Don't take notice of any negative reviews on here.the game had a few snags on release but many are patched and fixed now.its an absolute gem of a game.i choose zane as my first character and he's really useful.

The core gameplay mechanics work beautifully, shooting hasn't felt this amazing in a borderlands game before, the ability to slide and mantle onto ledges makes the core loop of shooting and looting even more satisfying than the previous games. But unfortunately those new additions can't save the game from poor pacing and a lackluster story that leaves much to be desired, mix that with really forgettable villains and a horrible mid section on eden 6 that last far too long

Borderlands 3 definitely went the wrong road in story but the right direction in gameplay

If you're like me who loved the story of borderlands 2 you won't find that here If you're someone who is here for just the story and a laugh then it's definitely the game for you

Pros: Fantastic loot Movement system is a major step up New vault hunters are all a welcome addition

Cons: Boring story Empty worlds Poor pacing and mid section

I loved BL, BL 2 was adequate and did not care for the pre sequel but this is like the first all over again and being able to go to different worlds is awesome. What draws me in is the funny. The little quotes that you would expect to hear from slapstick comedy or something said that is relevant. This kind of stuff just cracks me up just out of nowhere quotes that leave you thinking what does that have to do with anything. The different guns are always fun and unique guns are my favorite. Keep bringing the funny and I will always have a place on my console for Borderlands.

Very addictive.cant put it down. It's awesome in every way possible.

Don't get me wrong, this is a popular and fun franchise with some great writing and BIG loot system but with it being a triple A title, the game has the worst performance from any game in the series. From terrible Frame rate issues to extremely slow and laggy menu loading screens, these are just the tip of the iceberg of problems. I would have been happy to wait an extra couple of months for the team to release a stable product..

I love Borderlands. I love Borderlands so much, I got into its lore. The Borderlands series has a pretty good storytelling and gameplay to the point where I got sick of it, but keep coming back to it. I was hype when the 3rd game was announced because we haven't had a Borderlands game in a while for about 7, 5, or 4 years. The only thing that was turning me off was the controversy behind this game which made me a little worried. Then the reviews came out, I heard it was the best, it was the worst, it was mediocre at best, and I don't know how I feel about it. I got spoiled about a certain scene which left me disappointed. So finally during Christmas, I got the game.

I do enjoyed the up-step gameplay they introduced, making the whole game more fun. The player's menu is something I'm trying to get used to since this is a new game. The fast-travel is a little issue to me. I don't like the fact that to able to travel somewhere, you have to locate where the fast-travel is to the place you want to good. I have heard about bugs and glitches before I bought the game and they're pretty noticeable. EX: Shooting at a bandit vehicle and makes an explosion sound but no explosion. Although I enjoy the gameplay, I don't like how it's giving me OP weapons everywhere I go. In the previous games, finding powerful weapons is slightly rare but here it's everywhere you loot. In the previous games, you upgrade your class to get better against challenging foes while in BL3, it doesn't feel challenging at all. It makes things too easy and unstoppable.

I honestly don't know to explain the story in this game. Is lazy and uninteresting to go through. The main villains of this game is terrible to see and cringy to watch. This story ruins some previous characters of how they are and has ALOT of plotholes. After looking at Tales of the Borderlands and the Pre-sequel story, I thought the story would be better but nope they dumb it down.

Ive been a huge borderlands fan, this game did not disappoint the gameplay is flawless but there are fps drops i dont get as many anymore. There is also a cloud save bug which makes you loose gameplay but other than that the game was perfect.

Great story, couple of bugs and lazy hitbox registration but didnt take away from the fun and diverse gameplay and in dept character progression. From the smallest characters to the biggest there is some sort of lore or back story.

2 player split screen is not great at all. Lag is a consistent issue. Can't read anything with 2 player. Disappointing as they could have fixed it rather than just throwing it out to the masses. Sound isn't great either. Names above players and icons seem to jump around vigorously it's distracting.

Borderlands 3 is a butter-smooth game that finally eliminates the incredibly exhausting bullet-sponge experience. Not only that but maps are fun to explore because of their thematic uniqueness as opposed to those depressed vast open lands that are filled with repetitive enemies and monotonic colors. The fast travel option also saves a huge junk of your time. The vehicle gameplay could still be improved, sometimes I feel like I'm driving a yoga ball.

The story was not that bad. I mean since when was Borderlands famous for its writing? Campaign was well understandable and straightforward, although some of the scenes just seemed to be coming out of nowhere and has almost no buildup. Your character contributes very little if no interaction to the story. It would have been better to have only one character that players can choose which class to attach with.

As someone who owns all of the DLCs, I have access to a variety of wildly different storylines and planets. The countless strategy's and play stiles is truly excellent. The fact that you can jump from 'The Hansom Jackpot' (from 'Moxxi's heist of the Hansom Jackpot DLC) to Pandora or any other planet in the Borderland Universe is amazing. I've never played anything like it! (Borderlands 4 is coming on 23rd Sept 2025 for any Borderlands fans who wish to know when the next game is coming out.) 2K and Gearbox got it spot on with the choice of characters, the connections of the characters, the level of user interaction and the level of vilonce and for!

First, and the most obvious part, the main story is really bad, cringe humor, half-baked story plots and annoying characters. It ignores what TPS set up with The Watcher, Athena and the "the upcoming war", and just made a mess out of things .

The gunplay (for a lack of a better word) is superb, all guns felt really good to use (even the bad ones), all the little sandbox addition to the combat, like a more flesh out enemy variaty and AI, now you can punch barrels into enemies and make enviromental damage, like shooting an oil stain with fire nearby, or shooting water with electrical damage.

The vault hunters are absolutely fantastic, their stories are interesting enough, and their abilities and build diversity are the best in all the series. Personally I am a believer in Amara Supremacy.

The DLCs were well done, all of them are actually really good story wise and add a bunch of content to the game, and this without mentioning all the free post-lunch content, like the takedowns and the season events.

This is a good quality game even without the DLCs, but if you can get the two season passes, this is one of the best looter shooter expirience ever and like it says in the tittle, maybe is not the best looter shooter, but is easily the funniest one to play.

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I have completed "Borderlands 3" at 100% on my PS5. This includes the main base game as well as DLC content - i have 100% everything. And after doing it can safely say that this game is a superb. If you liked previous games (i played them all), this part 3 is definitely going to win you over. The most boring part of it unfortunately was story. The main villains brother and sister was a good idea, yet writing in this game was way worse then in previous games. There were almost non good jokes, and the story was a mess for me. Yet as far as gameplay, gorgeos graphics, superb shooting, amazing loot and million of weapons this game is a superb. It took me 107 hours to 100% everything and i could easily play it for 100 more because variety of loot is just ridiculous.

Overall, "Borderlands 3" is an amazing looter shooter.

This game is not great at all it just OK, lots of problems, the biggest is aiming with a controller its the worst i have ever experienced.

If you want to play with a friend its laggey and the FPS drops 90% of the time. (not ps4 pro)

The story is boring and drawn out, and the humour is like 20-30% as funny as the last 3 Borderland games.

the only good thing is the end game content but you have to spend 20-30h+ to get there.

My wife and I are fans since the series begun. We have all the titles and DLC and clocked hundreds of hours in Borderlands2 alone. We totally pre-purchased Borderlands 3. It looked amazing in trailers and sneak peeks.

We finished a 30 minute run on the game and we will drop it... totally unplayable, as the game doesn't support vertical split screen. Each player is left with an horizontal stripe of gameplay that is unsuitable for this genre, because you have to access lots of menus. Text is so small it becomes unreadable. We couldn't follow the action properly, and after 10 minutes, I gave up on the story and tips, just trying to get my bearings. Sound was awful even with a surround system, as voiced content faded away if you are not standing on top of the speaker.

And then... the lag. Each time one of us opens a menu, the game completely stops for bit. Mind that we have a PS4 PRO, and set the game options for performance instead of resolution.

Right now, it's a complete waste of money and time, if you are planning to play it with someone else. I'll stay away from it until they fix it. I don't want to hate it, but they are making it easy...

I'm a huge fan of the BL series. I own every scrap of content ever made for the BL universe, but this game just disappointed me so badly. It may not deserve a one star rating, but in relativity, it deserves zero. Everything from bugs and laggy menus, to the unplayable resolution mode, to the missions all seeming like chores, it just makes me sad this game didn't hit like it should have. I appreciate more content and QoL advancements, but there is really nothing that draws me in to this game and I can't wait to quit every time I start up. They needed something new and fresh, or at least something interesting like teaming with NPCs or an MMO map, but there wasn't any of that.