Tales from the Borderlands

peak fiction, story drags a little bit at the end of final episode but 90% of time its consistently best writing and characters in Borderlands lore or adjacent media

This game was such an incredible narrative experience especially for an 11 year old game. I'm gonna recommend my grandchildren play this game as soon as they ask why their middle names are loader bot and gortys

Don't buy this or any of the other Borderlands games -- or any game under the publishing group Take-Two Interactive, or the following Publishers: 2K, Dynamixyz, Rockstar Games, and Zynga. All of the information about their publishers and developers are publicly available.

Here is why:
They have added Terms of Service changes, or EULA changes to their games saying that they can and will collect your personal information such as: Passwords, Phone Numbers, IP Addresses.
They also wish to put a stop to Community Modders.

I recommend uninstalling these games if you have already agreed to these term changes. If you haven't agreed, best to do it to be safe.

The new ToS implemented by Take Two is basically Spyware that literally gathers all of your information aside from your ssn. I will no longer purchase any games from anyone under the take two umbrella. You don't get to use my information, let alone anyone elses to make yourselfs more money. Get shafted C U N T S

its not that its bad i actually enjoyed the tales from the borderlands the only reason i dont recommend it because its more of a story telling than gameplay, the replayability isnt strong here, yes you can choose different dialouges and choices but it doesnt change the outcome much and i do admit they all fun outcomes.
in my opinion this game isnt necessary to buy unless you got extra money to spend

This game really could have only been made when it was. Telltale being what it was, borderlands being the juggernaut it is, all coming together in a spectacular adventure of epic proportions. Its a Telltale game for better or worse. it's not going to change your mind on that. If you are a borderlands fan though, this game is a must play. It is necessary to understand the lore between BL2 and BL3. Even if you're not a Telltale fan, you need to sit through this one to enjoy the Borderlands series to its fullest. I like a good point and click adventure so this game was up my ally but even if it doesn't sound up yours i think the story is worth sticking it out.

I really enjoyed this game because the story is very interesting and fun.

However, I missed having decision stats to see the percentage of players who made good, bad, or questionable choices.
The gameplay is very simple, and overall, it’s a very relaxing experience.
The soundtrack is great, the graphics are decent — I’m using the highest quality settings, but some objects still have low resolution. But the most important thing is to sit back, enjoy the cinematics, and have a good time.

Thank you Gearbox and Telltale Games!
Borderlands is my favorite franchise to play with my cousins, classmates, and friends.

NOTE: I am aware of the EULA controversy with the Borderlands games right now, and yes, it is scummy, but I will not change my recommendation as I am focusing on the game itself. I'm not surprised 2K did this, given how this is a common tactic these days. I will say if you don't like the EULA, I would recommend not playing the games again unless this issue is fixed. However, I feel the backlash could do more damage to BL's legacy, and that won't be an option for most players.

I was curious about this game after playing Borderlands 3, since that game features a few characters from this one. Plus, believe it or not, I had never played a modern Telltale game. What I mean is pre-The Walking Dead, as I have played their first series of Sam & Max games, but nothing after that.

In a nutshell, I had a good time with this game. There were a lot of fun and tense moments, plus the team really nailed the style and charm of the earlier Borderlands games. I will admit, there were some moments that did get to me a little bit, and from my experience, this is something you definitely want to play after you finish Borderlands 2 (I'm not too sure on the Pre-Sequel, as I just started playing that game and I realize there are some plotpoints that interconnect with this game). The game does get a bit stale by the end of it, and it felt like things should have been wrapped up in chapter four, but of course, Borderlands is about the vaults, so we had to see that vault open. Episode five just felt a bit rushed in my opinion for this reason.

However, I can't say I didn't have a good time with this one. Now I can be more furious at how they screwed over Rhys in BL3. I get it, he's a goofball, but he felt like a different character. I would have assumed that him being sort of a leader character would have made him more confident in being the president for Atlas, but that didn't really get conveyed in the game. Not to mention, Vaughn... he's a pushover. Again, I get it, that was his gimmick in TFTB, but by the end of the game, he grew as a character, becoming more confident and badass. He had the strongest character arc out of all of them. Again, maybe things change in the Pre-Sequel, but I would need to play through that to get everything connected.

Ranting aside, give this a try if you're a Borderlands fan. I also feel it holds up on its own if you're not into the series because of the different choices and humor.

This was fun!

Your usual telltale games game, narrative point & click adventure w/ QTEs (not too too bad).
The characters (main cast) and story was fun. I enjoyed the humor and some of the intro songs.
You don't need to know borderlands lore/characters before going in.
Solid 10-ish hours of story, overall a very enjoyable experience.

The best borderlands story ever told

This is an absolute must play because:

- Has the best fictional finger gunfight EVER
- jokes that are still funny to this day
- amazing intro songs that immediately went into my playlist
- returning characters given the respect they deserve
- has handsome jack

Trying to get my Steam level up, but the game is fun too

Probably the best Telltale game after TWD series. I really enjoyed playing and love all the characters. The loader bot is the OG! The ending could have been more conclusive but I'll take it.

Normally, I despise Borderlands games, because of its “story”, annoying and cringing writing or dialogues and repetitive gameplay. However, this game has great writing, character development and soundtrack, while having a well-matched world with tiny references to the other games of Borderlands. Even though there are some illusions of choices, like all Telltale games, some of the choices impact the story. Also, I would recommend buying this from the sales, since it has great discount rate.

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Tales from the Borderlands :

Not only the best Borderlands game out there, but arguably the best thing Telltale has ever produced. A must play for a fan of either!

Tales from the Borderlands is a perfect blend of humor, heart, and choice-driven storytelling. The characters, especially Rhys and Fiona, are wonderfully developed, and the game expertly balances comedy with emotional depth. The writing is sharp, the voice acting is top-notch, and the action sequences are thrilling. It’s a true standout in the Telltale catalog, delivering a captivating narrative that fans of the franchise and newcomers alike will love.

Rating: 10/10 – A brilliant and unforgettable journey through Pandora.

Great game with wonderful story.

Works perfect on the steamdeck.

Should have been a movie. Kind of wish I'd watched it on YouTube instead.
I'm not happy having spent money on this, but it was a bundle and I'm completionist.

You don't play this... thing, it's an animated movie with extremely minimal input.
Would have been much better to just sit back and watch.

You have some input but it's superficial, the story core will do it's own thing.
You basically control the jokes in the dialogues.

Absolute cinematic masterpiece. Without revealing spoilers, they make a character that is pretty much universally disliked across all the previous games and turn them into a hero. This game takes your heart, ties it up in knots, and sends it into space looking for the vaults.

It is not ABSOLUTELY necessary to play the previous games, but it is certainly recommended for context.

Edit and update. At time of writing, I was in chapter four. After finishing the game, I have two updates. One, wow. They REALLY tie your heart up in knots. Be prepared to cry. More than once. And two, it's really a shame that they turned off community comparison.

I did not enjoy this game, but I think that's a matter of personal taste over the game's quality. This seems like a fun title if you like the Borderlands universe and Telltale's narrative adventure titles, but it might not work out if you're only a fan of one of those things.

Good story, best part is Joe voice actor from family guy

Shocked at how invested I got into the story. Really loved every minute I spent with the game.

wow verry good stories :)
is about a group of idiots with big dreams try to make their way in success bur epeily faild
but destiny hepls :)

Très bien. Très bonne impression pendant tout le jeu et sur les séquences finales. C'est prenant, ce genre de jeu très narratif. L'ambiance est bien équilibrée entre émotion, humour au second degré, suspense. Et bien restituée des Borderlands. Quelques choix un peu dimensionnants. Un moment très agréable.

Avid borderlands fan, I’ve played through this story many times.
I’ve played all the games in the series many times,
WHY DID THEY DO THIS TO MY BOY?!
I loved the story, I wish we got to find out more about the ending. I have so many questions. So many things unanswered.

Classic game. Pretty fun and good story.

For the love of anything buy this game, play this game, and engross yourself in this game. This is some of the highest peaks of the entire borderlands franchise and you're doing yourself a disservice if you've not played it yet. PLAY. THIS. GAME.

Playability / Enjoyment 8/10
Graphics / Sound 6/10
Woke / ESG score 2/10
Story / Writing 9/10
Replayability 5/10

Surprisingly enjoyable as I am not into point and click games, but the story, writing and voice acting were excellent, and the time limited answering was fun. It is worth playing just to get some of the back story to the final Borderlands 2 DLC and Borderlands 3 characters. Pleasantly surprised there was not much wokeness considering the 2k games after number Borderlands 2. Shame they didn't use the writers for Borderlands 3 and Wonderlands. They would have been much better if they did.

I loved this game so much!

It's my 4th game in the Borderlands franchise.. I wanted to review it after Finishing BL2 + DLC but due to a hand injury i can't play using my left hand for rapid movement. That's where is game came in.

I plugged in my controller then kicked back with one of the best stories in the entire franchise. easily playable with one hand. I ate while playing/watching this. Normally i'll have something playing on my 2nd monitor or phone but the story was so good i wanted to pay attention,

Oozing with charm this might be Telltale's best work. The soundtrack is awesome really suiting the tone of the game. I believe Telltale really excels with comedy, it matches with the graphic design and this game truly is humorous.

First played this gem 3 years ago on Xbox and loved every second of it — the writing is hilarious, the characters are cool and the soundtrack is killer. Decided to dive back in on my Steam Deck OLED again, and it’s just as amazing as I remembered! The humor still hits, the story pulls you in, and it runs perfectly smooth on high details with 90FPS. A must-play for any Borderlands fan or anyone who loves a good story. 10/10!

Holy crap how does this have any good ratings? Its a friggin choose your own adventure not a game. So sometime you have to press arrow keys when they show up on the screen. So Im doing that and then it shows some friggin curved arrow. WTF DOES THAT EVEN MEAN!?! There is no curved arrow key. This is garbage. I can not BELIEVE this has borderlands in the title. THIS IS NOT A GAME.

yummy! would recommend any telltale game. very good... somehow told a compelling telltale story while keeping borderlands humour & comedic timing.

Absolutely wonderful game, incredible story, voice acting, graphics, etc etc. One of the best story-based games ever, and definitely worth checking out. Absolute rollercoaster of emotions.

I know that the Borderlands series has fallen off in popularity and that a lot of the comedic style of earlier entries didn't age well, but I really enjoyed this game when I played it and found it mostly funny, even if it was trying to contrive comedy sometimes instead of letting it happen organically.

The BEST telltale game I've ever played.
Absolutely loved this from start to finish.
Great characters who you will care about and become invested in .
Engaging dialogue and plenty of humour along with some tearful moments too.
Overall...great writing, art style and a cool soundtrack to go with it.
A must buy for any fan of Borderlands and/or Telltale Games.

I will start by saying tales of the borderlands is not so much a game but a story with interactive parts I have to say the game is a very well written story and I thoroughly enjoyed it and walked away wanting more. The graphics are a typical borderland set with cell shading and gets 9/10 and the sounds have been well in corporated to give a genuine fell and get 9/10 the story gets 9.5/10 and the game play is slightly lacking and more could be done to make it feel like you not just watching but playing overall the game gets a 9/10 because I want more and feel this type of genre could really take off.

A classic telltale game that has a bunch of options that will hopefully bring you back.

This was definitely fun all the way through. The story was fun and funny. Alll the opening credit music are amazing! Worth it!

Genuinely a really fun experience! The game features a great and unique cast of characters, all voiced by incredible voice actors. Top that off with a fun and interesting story set in the Borderlands universe, and that typical TellTale magic and you got yourself a recipe for success.

A great game full of surprises and funny jokes.
I only wish I could say the same about the sequel...

Didn't expect this kind of game to work in a borderlands setting but it actually was well done.

Humor was just right most of the time and the gameplay was the usual timed QTE's.

Characters were interesting but playing the other borderlands game before is a requirement if you want to enjoy the secondary character cast imo.

I f*cking love Telltale game!
the only negatives are that some of the dialogue cuts off before its finished and the end some animations looked a bit Glitchy.

10/10 My first Borderlands game, hope the others are this good!

Very fun albeit a tad gross at times - which apparently is in line with the Borderlines Franchise. Like with most Telltale games, gameplay is mostly limited to QTEs and Dialog choices, making this more of an interactive movie. As always some of the choices might come back to bite you, but the game allows you to replay from savepoints if you don't like the immediate outcome of a choice. Characters are fun and quirky. I had a good time playing it and will probably replay with more questionable choices later.

Genuinely fantastic and arguabley the best Telltale game ever made (and I say this as someone who adores the walking dead season 1 game)

Stacked cast, awesome story, fantastic music and filled with the good parts of Borderlands' humor. Being a Borderlands fan helps with a lot of the references and such but you don't need to have played any of them prior to this game. It was quite refreshing seeing fleshed out characters with their own progression as this can be rare in the franchise apart from some exceptions

Loaderbot is the GOAT, every scene he's in is a joy

"One of Telltale’s Best – A Must-Play!"

🕹Tales from the Borderlands is an absolute masterpiece. The story is incredibly well-written, filled with unforgettable characters, hilarious moments, and just the right amount of emotional depth. The humor is top-tier, making it one of the funniest Telltale games ever made.

Even after all these years, going back and playing through the Telltale Games series is always a treat, and Tales from the Borderlands stands out as one of the best. The choices feel meaningful, the voice acting is fantastic, and the action sequences are surprisingly engaging.

If you’re a fan of Borderlands, narrative-driven games, or just great storytelling in general, this game is a must-play. Highly recommended!

10/10 – Would con a vault hunter again💯😁

this game was way more enjoyable than i thought it'd be. but i guess that was just the power of borderlands' writing during this period. i usually like writing long, genuine reviews for games i really wanna talk about, but don't even know how much i can say without spoiling things, this game is heavily reliant on its story, after all.

idk buddy, just play it, you might enjoy it more than you expect.

Tales from the0/10
(That's "Tales from the" x10)

Pretty fun Telltale Borderlands spin-off. Like their other games, it's largely a cinematic with QTE with simple achievements for just completing each chapter. It's carried by it's charm, writing, humour and characters through and enjoyed it a lot. 9/10

A very good and quite often funny story, with plenty of choices. the animation is very good. The characters are very well written and have good stories to them. I did prefer wolves among us to this but if you like a single player interactive story, then you will enjoy this.