Borderlands 4 Reviews
Borderlands 4! Still crazy. Still cool. This successful sequel learns from the mistakes of the past. It builds on the strengths of the series, such as loot hunting, responsive shooting and memorable character interactions. Despite some flaws, it offers a fun and exciting co-op experience.
"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.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
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.
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.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Borderlands 4 gives the series the massive kick in the pants it has needed, with a fantastic open world and greatly improved combat, even bugs and invisible walls can sometimes throw off that groove.
Gearbox Software takes a 'back to basics' approach with Borderlands 4 that ends up being exactly what the series needed.
Every time Gearbox made me laugh or grin, I would catch myself wishing for more of that authenticity
To its detriment, Borderlands 4 feels like a direct response to Borderlands 3.
Does Borderlands 4 rise to the occasion and do the beloved franchise justice or is this just another Borderlands 2 wannabe?
The sheer diversity of characters, gear, and ways to have fun is never-ending, and the open-world format is a surprisingly welcome addition to this amazing co-op FPS. Borderlands 4 is a leap in the right direction, and I can only hope that this trend continues upwards for the rest of the franchise.
Borderlands 4 establishes itself as a well-rounded entry that offers updated and tremendously fun gameplay. A lackluster campaign and a somewhat generic open world prevent it from reaching its full potential, but this is a looter shooter capable of standing alongside the best in the genre.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Borderlands 4 is the best the series has been in decades and a testament to Gearbox’s ability to absolutely cook. Are you ready to taste the chaos?
Borderlands 4 is the ultimate Vault Hunter playground, the gold standard for the series moving forward. Sure, performance can stifle the experience, and I’d kill for a Naughty Dog caliber story, but this game has me rabid for the grind, chasing bigger DPS numbers, perfecting min-max builds, and hyper-grinding.
Borderlands 4 is a great RPG shooter with rewarding, engrossing gameplay. Some of the set dressing, like the bland new characters and pointless grappling hook, take the shine off, but the sheer amount of fun we've had with the game can't be overlooked. Borderlands 4 reminds us exactly why we were such big fans of the original two games, and falls on its sword in learning the mistakes of 3.
While it isn't perfect, with optimization especially leaving something to be desired, Borderlands 4 is a very clear improvement over its predecessor, with a far better paced story, a convincing set of characters, and a gameplay that benefited greatly from the newly added movement mechanics.
Review in Italian | Read full review
All the vault hunters are fun to play, making multiple playthroughs or co-op rewarding. Borderlands 4 doesn’t revolutionize the franchise, but it absolutely evolves it, and sets up an exciting future for the series.
Borderlands 4 is an incredibly fun game with a couple of flaws. The world of Kairos is beautiful to play through and there's no shortage of challenges to dive into. While the Unreal Engine still has some issues, the stuttering is corrected without a big hit. With over 30 billion combinations of weapons, no two guns are the same. Multiplayer makes this game a must play if you have friends that are interested in the series. Simply put, Borderlands 4 is fun, immersive, and worth picking up right away.