Borderlands 3
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Borderlands 3

The original shooter-looter returns, packing bazillions of guns and a mayhem-fueled adventure! Blast through new worlds and enemies as one of four new Vault Hunters. Play solo or with friends to take ... See more

Released:2019-09-13
Genre:
Shooter, Role-playing (RPG)
Platforms:
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Developer:Gearbox Software
Publisher:
2K Games

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Anson Chan

9/10

Borderlands 3 improves upon the Borderlands formula in every way possible, showing what a looter shooter is capable of when the basic requirements like a coherent story and cool loot are not just fulfilled, but exceeded

Sep 18, 2019 Read Full Review
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GameSpew

Kim Snaith

9/10

If you’re expecting a great evolution to the series, you might be a little disappointed with what Borderlands 3 brings to the table. But if you’re happy to jump into more of the same, albeit on a greater scale, you’ll find a lot to love here. And on the new generation of consoles, Borderlands 3 shines better than ever. Playing at 60fps with up to 4K resolution really makes a world of difference; B...

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GamesRadar

Alex Avard

Borderlands 3 is a fan-servicing treat of a Borderlands game, albeit one soured by technical issues and lacklustre villains.

Sep 17, 2019 Read Full Review
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Game Skinny

John Schutt

8/10

Borderlands 3 is the best Borderlands has ever been. It's beautiful, funny, and frantic in the best ways. There are issues, but those shouldn't deter you too much from having an absolute blast.

Sep 18, 2019 Read Full Review
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GameSpot

Jordan Ramée

8/10

"What is up, brothers and sisters? God-Queen Tyreen coming to ya live. We got something real special for ya today."

Sep 16, 2019 Read Full Review
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GamingBolt

Will Borger

8/10

Awesome guns. Irreverent humor. Great characters. Lots and lots of bad guys to shoot. Borderlands 3 is more of the same, but when it's this much fun, who cares?

Sep 19, 2019 Read Full Review
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Gamer Guides

Jarrod Garripoli

70/100

Borderlands 3 is the return of the king of loot shooters, with enough familiarity there for fans. The gameplay is the best it has ever been in the series, so get ready to blast some bandits. There’s just a few things keeping it from being a truly remarkable game.

Oct 23, 2019 Read Full Review
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Gamers Heroes

Blaine Smith

70/100

Borderlands 3 does very little to reinvent itself. It plays it safe, sticking to the tried and tested formula that made the original games such a success. A must-play for fans of the genre and past Borderlands games, but much of the same for anyone else.

Sep 17, 2019 Read Full Review
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Rock Paper Shotgun

Nate Crowley

Unscored

To conclude, I’d like to offer you a glimpse into the true meaning of friendship, as Matthew and I were taught it under the benevolent guidance of Brute-a-lot 3. Playing as the beastmaster robot, FL4K, I got to choose an alien pet to follow me through the game. Needless to say, I chose the massive ant thing, and over the time we spent in Pandora and beyond, that ant became incredibly special to me...

Sep 16, 2019 Read Full Review
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Steam Deck HQ

Noah Kupetsky

8/10

Borderlands 3 is the newest game in the looter shooter series and takesit to new heights with some great new mechanics and refined gunplay. And with some tweaking, the game runs better than expected on the Steam Deck!

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Hardcore Gamer

Kevin Dunsmore

The phrase, "doesn’t do anything particularly new," is apt to describe Borderlands 3. It’s more Borderlands and that’s just fine for fans of the franchise. Gearbox has done an excellent job crafting an experience fans will feel familiar with. Additional touches, like the increased maneuverability and in-depth Vault Hunter customization, help improve the experience and bring Borderlands 3 more in l...

Sep 18, 2019 Read Full Review
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PC Gamer

James Davenport

63/100

Bad jokes clash with great guns in a looter shooter lost in time.