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Borderlands

2009
GenresAdventure, Action, Science Fiction and Futuristic, Shooter, Comedy, Open World, RPG, Single Player, Multiplayer, First Person Perspective
AvailableOct 26, 2009
PlatformPC
DeveloperGearbox Software
Overview

With its addictive action, frantic first-person shooter combat, massive arsenal of weaponry, RPG elements and four-player co-op, Borderlands is a breakthrough experience that challenges all the conventions of modern shooters. Borderlands places you in the role of a mercenary on the lawless and desolate planet of Pandora, hell-bent on finding a legendary stockpile of powerful alien technology known as The Vault. Role Playing Shooter (RPS) - combines frantic first-person shooting action with accessible role-playing character progression. Co-Op Frenzy - Fly solo in single player or drop in and out with up to 4 Player Co-Op online for a maniacal multiplayer experience. Bazillions of Guns - Gun lust fulfilled with rocket-launching shotguns, enemy-torching revolvers, SMGs that fire lightning rounds, and tons more. Radical Art Style - New visual style combines traditional rendering techniques with hand-drawn textures to create a unique and eye-catching spin on the First Person genre. Intense Vehicular Combat - Get behind the wheel and engage in intense vehicle-to-vehicle combat.

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Reviews

37 reviews found

93

FiringSquad

PC

Jan 1, 1970

Summary and quote unavailable.


92

AtomicGamer

PC

Jan 1, 1970

I think you'll agree that when you've got guns blazing from four players at once and loot is flying everywhere, Borderlands easily makes up for any perceived shortcomings.


90

Game Over Online

PC

Jan 1, 1970

Summary and quote unavailable.


90

Total PC Gaming

PC

Jan 1, 1970

Summary and quote unavailable.


88

IGN

PC

Jan 1, 1970

Summary and quote unavailable.


88

CPUGamer

PC

Jan 1, 1970

Borderlands has more weaknesses than strengths, but the few strengths it has absolutely overwhelm most of the problems the game has. It taps into the base instinct of wanting to reach that one level, to find that elusive item you’ve been tracking for what seems like your entire life, and, once you do find it, you only want to find more.


88

PC Zone UK

PC

Jan 1, 1970

Summary and quote unavailable.


86

Vandal

PC

Jan 1, 1970

Summary and quote unavailable.


86

PC Gamer UK

PC

Jan 1, 1970

Summary and quote unavailable.


85

Gameplanet

PC

Jan 1, 1970

Summary and quote unavailable.

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