The developers haven’t been shy about showing off gameplay to prove that corners haven’t been cut in delivering an experience that looks and feels like they’ve come to expect. But now that the reviews have begun to pour in, the team’s decision to deliver another helping of an established series has had… predictable results. In our own time with the game, it was clear that it would be best described as simply more Borderlands for those seeking it.
Reviewers actually seem to be unanimous in the belief that 2K Australia has succeeded in copying the Borderlands formula, but in the process, failed to refine or innovate. There’s something to be said for limiting one’s ambition to what’s possible to deliver on a deadline, but as these reviews state, players waiting for a major improvement or next-gen step forward for the series may prefer to keep waiting.
But if the weeks and months since your last play session have got you hankering for some more low-gravity carnage - with a weaponized Claptrap in tow - then you won’t want to miss out on The Pre-Sequel. Read on for some choice excerpts from around the industry.
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OXM (Joe Skrebels):
Score: 8/10
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Gamespot (Cameron Woolsey):
Score: 7/10
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Polygon (Arthur Gies):
Score: 7/10
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Game Informer (Jeff Marchiafava):
Score: 7.5/10
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IGN (Vince Ingenito):
Score: 8/10
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Escapist (Jim Sterling):
Score: 4/5
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Joystiq (Jessica Conditt):
Score: 3.5/5
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PC Gamer (Evan Lahti):
Score: 77/100
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Shacknews (Steven Wong):
Score: 7/10
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Destructoid (Darren Nakamura):
Score: 6/10
What do you make of the reviews? Will you Borderlands fans be taking another spin around (or near) Pandora, or do the criticisms give you pause? Sound off in the comments.
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is available now for the PS3, Xbox 360 and PC.
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