Tales from the Borderlands

honestly I was dreading 10-12 hours of story, but man that was amazing. If you are a Borderlands fan, it is a must play.

Went into this game thinking it was going to suck, but it turns out I was very wrong. The story and the characters are all great. The ending was far better than anything I would have imagined. I heavily recommend this game.

One minor piece of advice: Play this before Bl2's Commader Lillith and the Fight for Sanctuary DLC (unlike how I did)

Wonderful game! The entire thing is full of easter eggs and tie so many of the stories and characters together. Scooter is one of my all-time favorites and glad he was a big character in this. I have played through other CYOA and this is top notch story and gameplay. Highly recommend for anyone who loves the borderlands stories (even just Borderlands 2) and wanted more! Also relates to Borderlands 3 so that's fun too

I had this game sitting idle in my game library till two days ago when I felt about experiencing it.

And.... wow ! What a great adventure.

Like all TelTales games, this is more of an interactive movie with limited time choices. You can like it or not, but it's quite enjoyable. The game itself is, in my opinion, greatly written. All the main characters are top notch. Some could have deserved a bit more love, but maybe it's due to my own choices that some are not shining as much as others.

The tone is great, quite serious to be honest but with a brilliant humor that is distilled at a good pace and I authentically laughed at loud at some moments.

If you're familiar with Borderlands, then you'll feel at home. If you're not, then don't let that prevent you from joining a charming cast of characters.

Will definitely play it again in the future.

I know there is a sequel but seeing how many bad reviews it received, I'll keep myself satistfied with this experience.

My god what a piece of garbage this is. Is this even a game? 11 min in and it bores me all ready. They just walk around and talk. TALK! Borderlands game with just walking and talking. And baking and bird watching, choosing a wall papers and what not. Somebody please shoot me.

This game mostly had me smiling ear to ear, (for the most part some parts are sad its always going to be a sad time when playing TellTale Games.) Its very charming and witty not too much where its cringe and feels forced. Borderlands can be known to be pretty cringe at times with the dialogue. But they mastered it in this.

It had me staying up past my sleep schedule for work because it was so good.

Starting this game I thought it wasn't going to have been to good, but I was proven very wrong. It is a very good story game that I would recommend to any Borderlands fan. I would recommend getting it on the giant Borderlands Pandora Box sale as it gives you this and every Borderlands game and DLC for very cheap.

I love the story for this game have always enjoyed the Tell Tale games. This was an easy 7.5/10 for me.

Tales from the Borderlands is a brilliantly written narrative adventure set in the chaotic and hilarious universe of Borderlands. With its sharp humor, memorable characters, and emotional storytelling, it offers a refreshing take on the franchise. The choices you make have meaningful impacts, and the voice acting brings the story to life. Whether you’re a fan of the series or new to it, this game delivers a thrilling and heartfelt journey that’s hard to put down.

The story grabbed me from the start. The humor is spot on—I found myself laughing at almost every line. But what really made it special was the voice acting. Even though it's packed with comedy, there were moments that hit me harder than I expected. The credits soundtracks are also a standout, with a killer song in each episode that ties everything together perfectly. All in all, it's a fantastic visual novel, even if some of the controls feel a bit clunky at times.

As a Borderlands fan, and an enjoyer of Telltale Games, I can easily recommend this game.
It's got a great story, some really fun and memorable characters, and a good amount of twists, surprises and humour to keep you hooked.
A game I definitely recommend, especially if you just want to sit back and relax.

One of the funniest games ever, but also pretty emotional. You don't need any experience with the Borderlands franchise to understand this game, either.

I like the old style Tales games and the original borderlands games, 3 sucks donkey cock, but I never tried this game till know. Its great, it has the same borderlands humor as the regular games, however the normal free choice mechanic the original Tales games had is nonexistent, but is replaced with borderlands jokes claiming the choice was nothing more than mere boasting or exaggerations told by the players choice.

I've loved this game since 2018 and this is actually the game that got me into the Borderlands franchise. I remember watching Jacksepticeye play it and telling myself "I have to play this". I remember falling in love with the art style and the witty humor. Playing this game, 6 years later brings back nostalgia that I never had with the other Borderlands games. Maybe because I've continued to play them? Who really knows? But with all that aside, this game is really really amazing and you should definitely check it out. It's worth every penny.

It's a cute game "about the journey, not the destination", since the main plot is the same for any given choice. In the end, I recommend buying this game in a sale and picking the path you find most interesting.

I found the ending to be a bit lackluster, lacking some sort of epilogue, but it was a fun journey.

How are you gonna call this Borderlands? It's all Quick Time Events. No shooting, no looting, no bad-ass ranks. It may have been a fine story but it's not a Borderlands game. Disappointed.

10/10 got to have Zero and claptrap on my team

need i say more

Simply put... Peak.
Greatest Telltale game of all time, personally better than their Walking Dead series and Wolf Among Us (Great game too, can't wait for the sequel)
The finale gives so much more than any Telltale game I have played.

as always from telltale games its a great story worth every penny 8/10

Great story. If you are a fan of the Borderlands series you must give it a try.

Not much more to say other than:
•no bugs
•classic Telltale gameplay
•good voice acting

I recommend getting it on sale or the Borderlands bundle.

I love the jokes in this adventure..

Remember, LOADER BOT remembers!

fun story

I wish this was what the Borderlands movie could have been! While it’s not the ultimate Telltale game where your choices truly shape the story, it’s packed with action and delivers an incredible narrative. I had an amazing time playing this and can’t wait for The Wolf Among Us 2 if it ever sees the light of day. The story, soundtrack, and the countless twists and turns make it a solid 10/10!

not a fan of telltale games but the ending was dope

really great game idk why i waited so long to play it

It’s really hard to write this review since there’s a lot of positive sentiment around this game but it’s even harder for me to justify recommending this game to someone who’s never played it before.

The story is only good in the first and final episodes. I think the story loses itself in the middle by becoming uninteresting. Comparing it to other Telltale games, this one is very barebones. It doesn’t compare your choices to other players’ choices at the end of each episode just like every other Telltale game does. The performance has a few minor setbacks. It doesn’t offer fullscreen borderless and you have to disable v-sync in Nvidia control panel (or in your AMD/Intel equivalent) to run the game with unlimited FPS. Audio quality isn’t the best either especially for dialogue at times which was a missed opportunity since Telltale had a great voice actor talent lineup for this game.

Other than the great voice acting, there were a few other positives that stood out for me. Telltale and Gearbox worked well together to integrate that Borderlands level humour which I think hit well and never felt cringy or forced. I really enjoyed the unique gameplay offered in the final episode. I don’t want to spoil it but if you play it you’ll see what I mean. I certainly wish the game’s final episode played like it did throughout the entire game because I would’ve been more engaged.

The opening credits of each episode are cinema

An exhilarating, heartwarming and intense adventure set in the Borderlands universe. I can't lay much more praise onto the game than everyone else already has, I learned a lot about friendship, loyalty, sacrifice, and corporate politics. Highly recommended for any Borderlands fan or anyone in the mood for a high-octane, heartfelt Sci-Fi adventure, some people do not like QTE type games but this is such a spectacular standout, similar to the first season of TellTale Walking Dead. You can't miss this one! I dare you to play through this and tell me you didn't love at least a few of the characters, and it all gets wrapped up with an intensely satisfying conclusion that does not disappoint.

Finished in 9-ish hours, great story.

I just finished the game, and it was pretty amazing. I'm new to the telltale games, but I got it because I liked Borderlands. The voice acting and story were great. I loved going through it all, and couldn't wait to go to the next episode/chapter.

I wish the people who worked on/wrote the story for this game can work on the mainline stories for the Borderlands franchise. It would really take the series/franchise to a whole new level. The mainline games already have a really fun looter-shooter combat, graphics, and a fun cast of characters. Only thing that the mainline games, except for Borderlands 2, are missing is a good story. Taking the writing, tone, pacing, and direction from this Tales from the Borderlands game can really round out the franchise.

I really loved this game, and loved Rhys and Fiona as playable characters. I know Rhys was showcased in Borderlands 3, but it wasn't done justice. The Rhys from this game feels rounded out/better. I hope to see Fiona in future Borderlands games, and hope they do her character justice.

Would definitely play this game again in the future.

Easily the best story in the Borderlands franchise and another classic from Telltale, Tales from the Borderlands is equally hysterical, heartbreaking and heartwarming, with a slew of zany characters and absolutely bonkers moments that show just how incredible the Borderlands series can be. Not to mention, this is a masterpiece of sci-fi storytelling that proves robotic characters are (more often than not) some of the most human characters ever.

Great story with hilarious dialogue and characters you can't help but root for! Catch a riiiiiideee!

I quiet liked the story.
But the game suffers from visual glitches sometimes and graphics could definitely be better.
I don't know how I feel exactly about the interactiveness of this game.

10 Hours of a fantastic story featuring lots of familiar characters and lore from the main games. Truly a gem! 100% Worth the purchase!

Tales from the Borderlands is a hilarious, story-driven adventure that captures the chaotic charm of the Borderlands universe. With witty dialogue, memorable characters, and meaningful choices, it’s a wild ride from start to finish. Fans of the series and newcomers alike will find plenty to love.

Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5)

I think someone got this for me ages ago as an intro to Borderlands. I've never played any Borderlands games, but this sat in my library and I had to check it off eventually.

I had no clue what I expected, I guess I thought this would be an RPG since I didn't really look into the store much. It's of course more of an interactive visual novel.

I'd rate my enjoyment at 3/5. I think I'm not the target audience for the worldbuilding, humor or really the visual style. BUT I can appreciate the game and story. It's objectively pretty good and probably lands well if the premise appeals to you.

There were moments I really was frustrated about (some pointless walking around and clicking the game makes you do, pointlessly long monologues, etc). There were also some great ones, in particular action scenes, and the final mech fight was awesome. I think it really picked up in the last 2 episodes, getting way more serious and interesting.

At first, after playing B2 and B3, I was a little thrown off that the game was mainly QTE based. I quickly got hooked on the story and writing, making the game extremely enjoyable – far better than the crappy movie. However, since I played Borderlands 3 before this game, I need to downgrade my positive review of B3 due to Fiona and Sasha being excluded (they better be in B4!). The fact that Fiona is voiced by Laura Bailey (Skyrim’s Serana) makes this a solid 10/10 for me.

A little dated and didnt find it as incredible as others, but still pretty good.

Man, this game is so peak. If you want 10 hours of great story and even better characters than its worth the $20.

I cried way more than I expected myself to, and nearly pissed myself laughing just as much. Highly recommend if you are a Borderlands fan!

It was an interesting experience with a good story. I did not like one of the main characters at all, and story seemed stretched sometimes. Otherwise, I advise it.

you have to play/know the plot of borderlands 2 to appreciate this game.

this and walking dead season 1 are tied for my favorite telltale game. this one has an amazing sense of the source material, great story, great voice acting, and good humor. the only real letdown are the gameplay elements, but thankfully they are short and you get back to the story quickly.

highly recommend this title to pretty much everyone.

I think back to this game every so often, when I see it in my library, when I see or hear about another borderlands game, and a wistful feeling washes over me. It astounds me that this game is so much funnier, engaging, entertaining, and intriguing than its counterparts in the series. This game makes me mourn a Borderlands we never got, a series with fascinating lore, beloved characters, genuinely funny and timeless humor. This is the best game in the series.
My recommendation comes with a huge caveat. The game requires understanding of borderlands 1 and 2 (though mostly 2). It *will* negatively impact your enjoyment of those games by being wittier and more endearing. But it'll make Borderlands 3 hurt even more. If, for some reason, you're reading this review as a borderlands fan who's curious about this game... take that into consideration. Consider if you can handle a glimpse into a world where Borderlands is consistently, often laugh-out-loud funny. A world where you can care about a character in Borderlands without feeling embarrassed or liking what they *could* have been.

I'm just being dramatic lmao. It's a good game that's a breath of fresh air in the often irritating Borderlands series. It appeals specifically to fans who want to be invested in the world and its characters, even if Borderlands 3 retroactively sullies a lot of it. It's not a great starting point for series newcomers because of its reliance on knowledge from the previous two games.

I really enjoyed this game and still held up to the first time that I played this a while/years ago back when played this on a console, even with some of my mistakes of choosing what dialogue to pick though out the game play.

Hella nice story and humor! And I havent even played the other borderland games.

They may have done Rhys dirty in later games, but he's the shining star in this one!

Consistently funny, smart and engaging, Tales from the Borderlands is some of the finest Telltale ever made. If you're familiar with the Telltale formula and enjoy Borderlands and it's quirky humor, this is a game for you.

i adore this game - good humour fun story and i love that handsome jack got brought back, hes my fave

Amazing game honestly, however extremely bold of 2K to make this game vital to learning the story for BL2: Fight for Sanctuary and BL3, because if this game flopped like New Tales a lot of people wouldn't have understood the situation.

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