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
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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

Take-Two CEO Teases Borderlands 4 Release Window

Take-Two CEO Teases Borderlands 4 Release Window

Take-Two has two big releases to grapple with next year.

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Take-Two CEO Comments on the Impact of the Borderlands Movie

Take-Two CEO Comments on the Impact of the Borderlands Movie

The CEO of Take-Two Interactive discusses several topics, including the Borderlands movie and how it impacted the company and game series.

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Borderlands 2 Players Beat the Game Without Getting Hit

Borderlands 2 Players Beat the Game Without Getting Hit

A pair of Borderlands 2 players individually beat the game without ever taking a single hit, stunning fellow fans of the chaotic shooter.

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Borderlands 2 Player Spends 9 Months Beating The Game Without Getting Hit

Borderlands 2 Player Spends 9 Months Beating The Game Without Getting Hit

A true Vault Hunter.

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