Tales from the Borderlands - Season One Reviews

Tales from the Borderlands - Season One is ranked in the 98th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Unscored
Nov 25, 2014

The latest Telltale tale is funny, ambitious and better than the games upon which it's based.

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9.5 / 10.0
Nov 26, 2014

The best opening from a Telltale game to date and a promising start to a new episodic series.

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Oct 20, 2015

In capturing the spirit of Borderlands and setting the standard for comedy games, Tales knocks down every target it means to hit. A must-play for those who loves episodics, and also fun.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 21, 2015

Telltale Games has made a name for itself by creating episodic adventure games with minimal gameplay and an emphasis on history, and Tales from the Borderlands is an example of how, with the right approach, this formula can fit even into a wacky FPS.

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Oct 21, 2015

[SPOILERS] This is, without a doubt, the finest series Telltale Games have produced to date. Whether you're already a Borderlands fan or not, Tales From The Borderlands delivers an emotional, entertaining, and downright fun episodic adventure title.

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Top Critic
89 / 100
Oct 22, 2015

Tales from the Borderlands is a big, funny adventure with great characters—worth playing even if you don't like Borderlands.

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90 / 100
Oct 22, 2015

Tales from the Borderlands concludes with some series-defining moments and choices, solidifying it as one of Telltale's best, if not the strongest offering the studio has put forth in several years. Telltale's take on Gearbox's beloved series is the most heartfelt story told on Pandora, and is full of incredible moments of comedy and grueling choices.

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Oct 22, 2015

I had expected Tales from the Borderlands to be just a side story, something inconsequential in the grand scheme of the Borderlands franchise, but there are events within Tales from the Borderlands that will have substantive effects on the Borderlands universe should they bleed over into any further games set on Pandora.

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86 / 100
Oct 24, 2015

Tales from the Borderlands has got it where it counts and delivers a series that is more than worthy of the franchise name. It's a Telltale game that's a winner for all, not just fans of the best-selling shooter.

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Recommended
Oct 26, 2015

Both witty and touching, Tales of the Borderlands sees Telltale at its very best.

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9.5 / 10.0
Oct 26, 2015

[SPOILERS] Tales from the Borderlands has proven itself to be the best thing that Telltale Games has ever concocted. Better than The Walking Dead, The Wolf Among Us, and even Back to the Future: The Game this collaboration with Gearbox Software wasn't just a smart business move, but a testament to what sort of greatness can come out of a powerful collaboration.

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4.5 / 5.0
Oct 27, 2015

It's tough for an outsider to look at the praise Tales from the Borderlands is receiving without thinking it's a bit hyperbolic and overblown. Rest assured, Telltale's best game shows us exactly what it means for a game to be fun, as its wonderful writing seems to play on just about every emotion you have. If you thought that this studio would never top the first season of The Walking Dead, you're sorely mistaken, as the title the world thought would be mediocre highlighted the shear wealth of talent over at Telltale.

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9 / 10
Oct 28, 2015

A great cast and some hilarious writing make Tales from the Borderlands one of Telltale's best titles yet.

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9 / 10
Oct 29, 2015

In the words of Vasquez, 'cool moves' Telltale. Now, to completely knock everyone side ways, repeat this feat with Minecraft.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 1, 2015

A sensational story in the absurd world of borderlands. And it will amuse, and it will touch – but above all it will amuse. For fans, the position is mandatory, although new to the series should not feel lost.

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8.8 / 10.0
Nov 2, 2015

Tales from the Borderlands is a good choice if you're looking to get away from the drama and suspense of other Telltale Games titles. Even if you are not a fan of Borderlands, this game will get you a laugh and may even convince you to play the rest of the series to learn the whole story. With each new installment, Telltale seems to learn more and has high expectations for its next game. So far, Tales is one of the best titles from the developer by combining great characters, a good story and moments that will remain in your memory. The ending is somewhat ambiguous, so I feel like a second season may be on the way and I can't wait to get back to Pandora.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 2, 2015

With Tales from the Borderlands, Telltale Games has struck gold. Easily its best effort since the first season of The Walking Dead, Tales marries the series cheeky humour and laugh-out laughs with some properly touching and poignant moments. This is as essential as it gets.

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Nov 2, 2015

Naysayers of their formula won't be quieted with another game in Telltale's library that has especially little to offer for major player choices, but fans who have so far enjoyed their style of video game will absolutely enjoy this one, even if they aren't a Borderlands fan. It's the best Borderlands story told so far. More startlingly, it's the best Telltale story told so far, and should, with any luck, provoke a rise in the ripe genre of comedy video games.

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Top Critic
8 / 10
Nov 3, 2015

If the measure of a game was purely its story Tales from the Borderlands would be an unquestioned dominator. The problem is that its gameplay is almost non-existent, with some of it feeling more obligatory than purposeful. Making some of the dialogue options timed also really hurts the game as it pushes the player to act rashly and in a manner they wouldn't normally do if they had just a few more seconds to ponder their preferred choice. However, the story more than holds its own. People looking for more action in their games may be disappointed, but those who simply want an active and pleasant adventure story and are fine with the setting will thoroughly enjoy their time spent.

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8.5 / 10.0
Nov 4, 2015

Overall, the game made a lasting impression on how I look at the Borderlands games and really delivered on Telltale's legacy of broadening the landscape of the universes they touch. Whether it be Borderlands 3 or Tales from the Borderlands Season 2, I can't wait to get my hands on the next one and figure out what happens to a few of my favourite "vault hunters" in the series.

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