Tales from the Borderlands: Episode Five - The Vault of the Traveler Reviews

Tales from the Borderlands: Episode Five - The Vault of the Traveler is ranked in the 98th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
8.5 / 10.0
Nov 12, 2015

Overall, and the vote for this latest episode actually coincides with the global one assigned to this first season, Tales from the Borderlands is a bet won, a title that confirms Telltale's excellent skills and does not disappoint long-time fans and new patrons.

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Nick H.
Top Critic
Nov 5, 2015

Tales From The Borderlands: Episode 5 is a fitting end to this series. The storytelling did change slightly over the span of five chapters, but it continually took forward steps. Telltale Games has outdone itself with this series, delivering their most consistent effort from one chapter to the next. The end result is the best overall series to date.

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4.5 / 5.0
Nov 3, 2015

Tales From the Borderlands Episode 5: Vault of the Traveler wraps up the excellent story of Rhys, Fiona and company with a satisfying conclusion filled with tense moments, great action and entertaining dialogue from a lovable cast. It bogs down a bit in the middle and is filled with plenty of Deus Ex Machina moments. Nevertheless, it remains an excellent addition to what is arguably Telltale's best series to date.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 2, 2015

Great writing, action to match, and a satisfying convergence narrative threads makes for a fantastic 140 minutes of play

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8 / 10.0
Oct 30, 2015

While its trajectory has been off at times, Telltale nails the landing

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90 / 100
Oct 29, 2015

There is an absolute ton of payoff in this final episode, as there should be, and Telltale does an amazing job of wrapping up the season with laughs, tears, and some epic loot for these would-be vault hunters.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 29, 2015

One of the best Telltale games ever made

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9 / 10.0
Oct 28, 2015

The writing and flow, apart from the sudden cut after (spoilers), are once again top-notch, and Telltale flexes their unique ability to cast a known property in a light that feels completely different, yet retains the crucial elements that keep it rooted in the source material.

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9 / 10
Oct 27, 2015

The more that we think about it, the more we reckon that Tales from the Borderlands just might be the best series that Telltale has released to date. The game is a consistent joy, fusing humor and touching emotions into one product. A Telltale Borderlands game sounds very strange on paper, but this series, and the finale in particular, illustrate exactly why this pairing has worked. The finale sets itself up for a second season, and we very much hope that we get one.

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Oct 26, 2015

TellTales' take on "The Borderlands" is now complete and boy was it a ride. Full of nonstop excitement and hilarity, "The Vault of the Traveler" is more than a fitting conclusion, it may be the best episode of the series to date.

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10 / 10.0
Oct 26, 2015

Fear not Borderlands fans, because "The Vault of the Traveler" doesn't just deliver a rocksteady ending, but it helps solidify Tales from the Borderlands as the best thing the franchise has ever done.

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4.5 / 5.0
Oct 25, 2015

Finally wrapping up a game you've been gradually playing over the better part of a year is always bittersweet, and if that finale falls short the entire experience feels soiled and tainted as a result. Happily, the Tales from the Borderlands finale will make the 10-month lead-up completely worth it, and you'll likely find yourself wanting to go back through and play it all from the beginning in rapid succession. At the end there's just one question left to be answered: when will More Tales from the Borderlands be announced?

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Oct 25, 2015

If for some reason you have any interest in adventure games and have not yet experienced 'Tales from the Borderlands,' now there is no excuse. 'Vault of the Traveler' is by far the best episode, even with its crippling stagger issues. In between the laugh-out-loud moments and the almost tearful, poignant moments of the underlying theme of friendship are a collection of witty jokes and awkward banter that any gamer can enjoy, not just longtime 'Borderlands' fans.

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Drew Hurley
Top Critic
9 / 10
Oct 25, 2015

This title will be showing up on many "Game of the Year" lists, and rightly so, with a memorable story, filled with truly original, smart and witty writing, set in such a fantastic universe, this is one not to miss.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 24, 2015

Tales from the Borderlands – Episode Five: The Vault of the Traveler is a journey packed with action, laughter, and tears. Emotions are high, as players and characters alike question whether or not they made the right choices. Telltale has certainly created a powerful conclusion to the episodic series that successfully ties up all the loose ends.

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8 / 10
Oct 23, 2015

An excellent ending to an inconsistent but enjoyable season of sharp comedy and surprisingly affecting drama.

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7.3 / 10.0
Oct 22, 2015

Vault of the Traveler brings a proper close to the first Tales From the Borderlands season, and should signal the end of Telltale's failing game engine.

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8.6 / 10.0
Oct 22, 2015

There's nothing left to say. Play these games. Play them all.

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Samantha Wright
Top Critic
Oct 22, 2015

"Vault of the Traveler" didn't quite have the ending I wanted, but it's a decent addition to Tales From the Borderlands.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 22, 2015

There aren't many other words to explain that Tales from The Borderlands was a hit, and arguably the best product churned out by Telltale to date. This last episode, then, concludes the story in a crackling way, touching the right strings and guessing many finds.

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