Borderlands 2

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Top Critic Average

86%

Critics Recommend

Eurogamer
9 / 10
Game Rant
4 / 5
Polygon
7.5 / 10
GameSpot
9 / 10
Giant Bomb
4 / 5
Kotaku
Yes
GamesBeat
92 / 100
DualShockers
9.5 / 10
Creators: Gearbox Software, 2K Games
Release Date: Sep 17, 2012 - PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
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Critic Reviews for Borderlands 2

Compared to the dull, empty-eyed stoicism of so many triple-A games, it's still a welcome blast of idiot humour, too.

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If you loved your time in Pandora the first time around, you'll absolutely love Borderlands 2.

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Borderlands 2 is unquestionably a better game than Borderlands. The new emphasis on elemental weapons and dismemberment make for better combat scenarios, and the constant character improvement is a great push forward for players looking for long-term rewards. But sticking around for those payoffs requires more patience than I'd hoped.

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Stellar writing and a host of small improvements help Borderlands 2 stand tall on the shoulders of its predecessor.

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Borderlands 2 gives you more Borderlands. No more, no less.

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Pick three friends, span the character classes, and get to killing. You won't be disappointed.

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If you liked Borderlands, you’ll love Borderlands 2. If you missed out on the original, don’t make that same mistake twice.

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Borderlands 2 is easily the most replay value you’re going to get out of a game that isn’t an MMO.

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Industry Coverage

If You’re Waiting For Borderlands 4, You Should Take Advantage Of This New 90% Off Deal In The Meantime

If You’re Waiting For Borderlands 4, You Should Take Advantage Of This New 90% Off Deal In The Meantime

Getting into Borderlands has never been cheaper.

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Possible Borderlands 4 Release Window Narrowed Down

Possible Borderlands 4 Release Window Narrowed Down

Information from parent company Take-Two Interactive may narrow down the release window for Gearbox's upcoming Borderlands 4.

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Borderlands 4 Has Great News for Co-Op Gamers

Borderlands 4 Has Great News for Co-Op Gamers

Gearbox Software has good news for co-op gamers who are looking forward to 2025's Borderlands 4.

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Borderlands 4 Trailer's Secret Message Has Already Been Decoded

Borderlands 4 Trailer's Secret Message Has Already Been Decoded

The trailer's secret message has already been cracked.

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