Battleborn

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Based on 93 critic reviews

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30%

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Based on 93 critic reviews

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Available on:PlayStation 4May 3, 2016

Xbox OneMay 3, 2016

PCMay 3, 2016

Xbox Series X/SNov 10, 2020

PlayStation 5Nov 12, 2020

Developer: Gearbox Software

Publisher: 2K Games

Genre: Adventure

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A tremendous band of badass heroes fight to protect the universe’s very last star from a mysterious evil in this next-gen shooter by the creators of Borderlands. To defend it, you’ll need to utilize every type of character and weapon you’ve ever imagined -- from cyborg hawkmen to samurai vampires to mini-gun wielding man-mountains. Slash and parry, run and gun, cast and dash, or simply obliterate foes all while building and growing your personal team of heroes. Choose your hero and fight alone or co-operatively alongside friends in story missions, or battle against them in fast-paced competitive multiplayer matches.

Battleborn Critic Reviews

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Eurogamer

Jon Denton

No Recommendation / Blank

Gearbox's blend of shooter and MOBA is generous and inventive, but the marriage of genres doesn't fully convince.

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PC Gamer

Jem Alexander

72 / 100

Classic Gearbox shooting with an experimental MOBA twist, but it's no Borderlands.

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IGN

Dave Rudden

Unscored

I've enjoyed most of Battleborn's campaign during my initial playthrough, though it's mostly due to the handiwork of the insane playable characters than the drab enemies and stages. The unlocks both near (in-match leveling) and far (unlocking new characters) have kept me anticipating each new campaign level attempt, though I wish said campaign were just a bit more exciting and varied. Hopefully some time with competitive multiplayer will make my upgrades and unlocks come even faster.

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