Borderlands 4 Reviews
Well, I think that it’s clear I enjoyed Borderlands 4. It brings the tried and tested formula behind every other game of the franchise. It just ramps it up a little bit for the current generation of gamers. Giving you more content than you will ever need, the game aims to bring something new as well. The open world is gorgeous, and with the addition of it being seamless just increased the immersion for me. The last snippet of information I will leave you with is that when you see a dome appear… get in there! Borderlands 4 receives the Thumb Culture Platinum Award.
Borderlands 4 is a fantastic return to form for the divisive franchise. The narrative is a great change of pace from previous entries, immediately separating itself with a far darker tone, higher stakes, and a great cast of both new and familiar characters. Furthermore, the gameplay represents a significant evolution from what one'd expect from the franchise, offering new customization options, features, and a balance of fun both solo and with a friend. While there are some issues, such as bugs and the game's monotonous traversal, I look forward to seeing how Gearbox continues to develop the franchise in the future.
Borderlands 4 is more Borderlands, but it plays better than any other game in the series. Improved movement, a new open world format to go with the new planet Kairos, and a better-written villain than the last entries’ heavily criticized ones. There are some weird parts, a bad and under-functional UI, and some real performance issues, but you would be hard-pressed to find a better looter shooter to play with friends that you haven’t already exhausted by now. I have to give the game its flowers for being a ton of fun to play, despite some questionable design decisions.
Borderlands 4 is not just the new chapter of a legendary saga, but the result of an evolution that has managed to listen to the fans without forgetting its roots. Gearbox has crafted a title that feels both familiar and innovative: the unmistakable artistic direction, the over-the-top, adrenaline-fueled gameplay, the increasingly robust multiplayer, and a finally more substantial narrative make this installment a new benchmark for the genre. Of course, there are a few imperfections: some side missions feel a bit too familiar, the narrative rhythm occasionally dips, and the technical performance, while solid, doesn’t quite push the limits. However, these are minor details that don’t compromise an otherwise thrilling experience. Ultimately, Borderlands 4 is a triumphant return — a game that entertains, surprises, and keeps players glued to the screen for dozens upon dozens of hours. For veterans, it’s a dream come true; for newcomers, it’s the perfect moment to enter a universe dripping with personality and style.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Borderlands 4 marks the absolute peak for the Gearbox Software franchise. It's a huge title that takes advantage of the open world and revamped shooting mechanics to set a new benchmark for all fans of the series. At the same time, the new chapter in the series reconfirms the strengths and weaknesses of the gameplay formula, which is beginning to show signs of fatigue while continuing to sail with the wind in its sails with a gameplay loop that is still tremendously addictive. Furthermore, the technical side of things currently suffers from more than a few uncertainties due to Unreal Engine 5 not being used to its full potential. The new adventure on the planet Kairos is pure excitement and will delight many players. However, some may begin to feel bored by storming yet another Crypt with guns blazing.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Refining the formula that has brought it such success, Borderlands 4 is the definitive looter shooter of this generation. Some technical hiccups take the sheen off what is otherwise a very polished experience that delivers poignant story beats, hearty belly laughs and a smorgasbord of slick, violent action. Despite its technical issues, this is the incremental evolution that Borderlands needed and rewards long time players with callbacks we've waited years to see. A true delight.
Borderlands 4 is a great entry, if you simply just want the amazing gameplay. However, some of the other aspects fall short, like its boring main story characters and horrible UI.
Borderlands 4 stays true to the spirit of the series: chaos, explosions, and loot are all there. The game successfully captures the offbeat humor and unique atmosphere that made the franchise so successful, with cooperative gameplay that is as enjoyable as ever. The side missions are varied, the endgame remains addictive, and the cel-shaded art direction is modern and very polished. Fans will quickly find their bearings, with dynamic combat and a rich and diverse arsenal to choose from.
Review in French | Read full review
Borderlands 4 is the long-awaited comeback fans were hoping for: ambitious, freer, more dynamic. While it doesn’t completely reinvent the series formula, it does refine it, perfectly blending humor, chaos, and freedom of action. The addition of a true open world, new Vault Hunters, an almost endless variety of weapons, and a well-structured endgame breathe fresh life into Gearbox’s beloved franchise. Not every innovation hits the mark — technical optimization still needs work, and some exploration limitations slightly reduce the open world’s impact. Nevertheless, Borderlands 4 remains a fun, content-rich shooter full of personality, capable of keeping players engaged for dozens of hours while cracking smiles between bursts of gunfire and outrageous jokes.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Borderlands 4 brought several innovations to the series, which, unfortunately, did not receive as much acclaim as expected. Nevertheless, it managed to fix many of the issues present in the third installment. If you can forgive a few bugs or occasional pacing issues, you’ll get a solid dose of humor and fun.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Borderlands 4 isn’t just another sequel, it’s a reinvention. It honors the series’ roots as the original looter shooter while fixing its most glaring issues. The shift to an open-world structure, the rebalanced humor, the satisfying loot system, and the excellent side missions all combine into a game that feels both modern while still distinctly Borderlands.
Borderlands 4 is the most magnificent broken game I’ve ever played. The shooting mechanics, character progression, and combat satisfaction are absolute masterpieces, but the whole thing drowns in technical issues, a bland story, and chaotic execution. Gearbox has created a diamond — unfortunately, one still covered in dust.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Borderlands 4 marks a confident course correction for the looter-shooter franchise, bringing back the series' core strengths while introducing welcome refinements. Set on the new planet Kairos, the game sheds the baggage of its predecessor with a semi-reboot approach, tighter narrative focus, and satisfying combat. Despite performance hiccups and lackluster menus, it succeeds in recapturing what made Borderlands a genre favorite.
We recommend Borderlands 4 to anyone who’s ever enjoyed absurdity, chaos, and endless looting - but don’t expect a revolution, just that good old-fashioned Gearbox madness.
Review in Unknown | Read full review
Borderlands 4 delivers more of what fans love, with plenty of refinements and additions to its unique brand of looter-shooter action.
Borderlands 4 isn't perfect, but it's a lot of fun. Gearbox has listened to the community and delivered an experience that refines the best of the series and adds enough new features to keep us hooked.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Borderlands 4 is easily the strongest entry in the franchise is years. It refocuses the core, fun gameplay, build creativity and exploration. The narrative is better anchored, and the polish in many systems shows growth. It's not without its blemishes, where it does have some performance and optimization issues, however overall it is a very, very good game.
Borderlands 4 is, unfortunately, a big disappointment, which, despite changing the formula, has neglected many important elements. The plot is formulaic and predictable, and while the gameplay is an improvement over its predecessor in many ways, in many cases it is a complete step backwards. I won't even mention the technical state of the game, because it's just sad. Unfortunately, my expectations have not been met.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Borderlands 4 managed to reintroduce a fresh artistic vision and new ideas to the series, and fortunately, most of these ideas were very good and delivered an enjoyable gameplay experience. These new ideas also did not compromise the core traits that define the series, as the game preserved its legacy of chaotic, over-the-top shooting with an enormous variety of weapons. At the same time, however, Borderlands 4 is also a field of technical issues. These problems naturally weakened the experience, but the overall gameplay was still much more enjoyable than the issues were harmful. And despite all these problems, I found myself coming back to play again every day.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Borderlands 4 is a gorgeous, incredibly well-crafted experience on the gameplay and story fronts. With many innovations in the series, farming and gun rolls. As well as very cool action skills for every character. However, the state the game launched in makes it very hard to recommend to people who are suffering on PC. The console experience feels like the best way to go if you want to play it. But, even then, some of the icon loading, texture streaming problems, and being unsure if the memory leak that plagues the console version is resolved make it an unacceptable launch for such an exceptional game.