Borderlands 4 Reviews
Borderlands 4 feels like the redemption arc the franchise needed - it's smarter, slicker, and more self-aware, bringing the series back to form without losing what made it special in the first place.
In the end, Borderlands 4 excels at the aspects that made it a success in the first place. The story isn’t going to blow your socks off, but it’s more than capable of keeping you interested throughout its entire run. The Timekeeper ends up being a more than capable villain with just the right amount of quirky one-liners and despicable acts of violence that feel right at home in the Borderlands universe. Each Vault Hunter feels unique in their own right and is a blast to play, and the gunplay is as smooth as ever with thousands of combinations at your fingertips to experiment with as you see fit. Overall, Borderlands 4 ends up being a solid entry in the mythos, and fans of the originals will no doubt feel at home in its endless mounds of loot and over-the-top violence.
I’ve spent around 55 hours ploughing through the main story. I have barely touched the side quests, and there are some areas untouched. This leads me to believe that I have hours of action left to explore. The plot is so good that I’d happily enjoy it repeatedly with each Vault Hunter build. Consequently, this should have hundreds of hours of gameplay if you so wish. Borderlands 4 is GOTY material. Juggling this and Dying Light has not been easy. Both crave attention, and I don’t have enough hours in my life. However, it has been a pleasant change of pace and a challenge I would accept again. Borderlands 4 is packed full of energy, madness, and weapons. The open world is great, and the plot is zany, ridiculous, and worth every second. Accordingly, this is GOTY material, and you should pick up a copy from the Xbox store.
Despite its somewhat underwhelming story and lackluster open world, Borderlands 4 is a fantastic new entry in the series that offers hours of entertainment through its new, refreshing, and engaging gameplay elements.
Borderlands 4 delivers fun lootin’ and shootin’, varied builds, and storytelling that isn’t afraid to get serious between the jokes—marred by persistent glitches and dreadful performance.
While it's not perfect, it brings us many new gameplay features that make moving around more enjoyable, and thank goodness because we're looking at a huge open world full of enemies, secrets, easter eggs and loot everywhere!
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Borderlands 4 nails the shooting, the loot chase, and the sheer chaos that makes the series fun. The story is stronger than last time and Kairos is the most impressive world Gearbox has built yet. But the tediousness, repetitive fights, and most of all, the rough performance drag it down. Pair that with sky-high pricing in India, and it is tough to recommend at launch. A great game is buried under the stutters and frame drops, and maybe patches from Gearbox will bring it out instead of Nvidia. For now, Borderlands 4 is a fun but flawed shooter that feels like it needs more time in the oven.
Borderlands 4 brings the iconic chaos, humor and loot from the franchise to next-gen consoles and PC. Developed by Gearbox software and published by 2K Games, the game offers impressive graphics, cross-play with friends on different platforms, and new playable characters that further expand the crazy, action-packed world of Pandora. Fans of the series and new players can prepare for an explosive adventure full of weapons, enemies and absurd fun.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
For fans of Borderlands or high-energy looting-shooters, this is the series at its absolute best, serving up endless satisfying play.
Borderlands 4 elevates the franchise, showcasing the best the gameplay has ever been and greatly improving on the storytelling and writing of Borderlands 3. However, performance issues keep this game away from a perfect score, and I urge would-be buyers to keep an eye on fixes before paying the steep cost of entry for this otherwise incredible title.
Borderlands 4 comes recommended because it marks the comeback the series needed. It doesn't revolutionize the genre, but it refines its foundations and takes them to more ambitious heights with an open world, a revamped combat system, and an arsenal that continues to reign supreme in the realm of chaos. Despite its technical issues, the result is an addictive, fun game with dozens of hours of gameplay ahead.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Borderlands 4 is, without a doubt, the rebirth of the saga. Gearbox has listened to the community, recapturing the spirit of Borderlands 2 and correcting the mistakes of the third instalment. The result is a fresh, chaotic, fun and damn Borderlands title. Sure, a few technical hiccups mar its perfection, but they don't detract too much from an experience that manages to balance narrative, gameplay and artistic direction with a maturity that the saga has long needed. If you loved Borderlands 2 and were disappointed by its successor, Borderlands 4 will help you rediscover that lost magic, amplified by new mechanics and a game world that never ceases to amaze.
Review in Italian | Read full review
"A chaotic return to the roots" Borderlands 4 puts the series back on track, delivering a rich looter-shooter experience that combines nostalgia and innovation. Despite some technical hiccups and unbalanced moments, the wide variety of weapons, dynamic combat, and massive world make it an exciting experience not to be missed for fans of the series and any shooter enthusiast.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
"Borderlands 4 does not introduce major innovations to the series, but it focuses on delivering faster and deeper gameplay than ever before, preserving the core foundations while refreshing them. The experience becomes even more enjoyable when played cooperatively. Despite some technical issues and visual clutter that hinder the experience, it remains a highly recommended title for looter-shooter fans in general, and Borderlands fans in particular.
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The worst that can be said is that the story is on the bland side, and the Timekeeper doesn't help. Most gripes with Borderlands 4 are saved by the third act, with many thrilling surprises awaiting fans there. Fun side characters and inside jokes sprinkled into the game show how much passion developers poured into the game to make Borderlands 4 a success. Even with a sea of new game releases, Borderlands 4 should be on every gamer's radar.
Borderlands 4 feels a lot like the original Xbox 360 game I played in high school, but it finally grew up and got out of its hometown to see the world. Coming back with a new perspective and some fresh ideas. I'm curious to see how the end game strategies turn out over time, and what the franchise has in store next.
Long story short, Borderlands 4 is definitely a helluva upgrade and step up from the past base looter shooters, breaking free from some of its prequel's shackles. Yet somehow the series takes a few steps back with some of its questionable design choices to "preserve tradition".
Borderlands 4 doesn't try to be louder, zanier, or more outrageous than its predecessors. Instead, it focuses on being better. The game digs deeper into build variety, grounding its story, and delivering a villain with real gravitas. This 4th installment finally feels like the old days of Borderlands that fans have been salivating for since Borderlands 2.
Here we are with a game with two sides: one invigorating and galvanizing, the other dull and tiring. The Gearbox title is an adventure designed to be played alone or with three friends , for a total of four players, which is the number of selectable characters.
Review in Italian | Read full review
There have been some gameplay tweaks here and there, but it remains that classic looter shooter of yesteryear. You'll quickly feel at home in the Borderlands world if you've played previous games, and you won't find many unique quirks. As I've explicitly stated, I still find it frustrating that the constant waves and respawns of enemies have to be resorted to over and over again. It creates chaos, which is part of the atmosphere, but also sometimes causes irritation and perhaps even monotony. It's why I still consider Fallout the king of RPG shooters. Fortunately, this feels a bit better in co-op, and you can at least fight together, which offers more progression. In terms of RPG elements, the game certainly has its strengths, as was the case before, and the content-wise, there's absolutely nothing to complain about. Personally, I couldn't really get into the story, and Claptrap didn't really surprise me with its humor. But if you're simply looking for a shooter that delivers plenty of chaos, enemies, and fun, especially in co-op, but definitely offline as well, then this new installment is definitely for you.
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