Borderlands 4

The OuterHavenJames Clarkson

When a franchise like Borderlands reaches its fourth numbered entry, the question inevitably comes up; can it still surprise us? After sinking more hours into Borderlands 4 than I’d like to admit, I can safely say Gearbox didn’t just keep the formula intact, they expanded it, polished it, and finally…

Analog Stick GamingJeff Young

9/10

Borderlands 4 nails everything that a Borderlands sequel should. The story is excellent with a lot to look forward to via DLC, and the cast of characters, including your Vault Hunter, contribute to much of that story, in really engaging ways. With some great writing, solid humor, without going overb

Playstation UniverseBen Fellows

8.5/10

Borderlands 4 doesn’t reinvent the Vault—it just rebuilds it stronger. The writing occasionally misfires, and the performance hitches are unacceptable in a AAA series like this. Still, the moment-to-moment thrill of firing absurdly designed weapons at even more absurd enemies carries the experience. It’s messy, noisy, and entirely too much at times—but that’s Borderlands at its most honest. Gearbox hasn’t made a flawless sequel, but it’s made a hell of a fun one.

MP1STDean James

8.5/10

Borderlands has become one of 2K’s go to franchises between the mainline entries from Gearbox Software and even the Telltale Games spin-offs. The series may just seem like your typical repetitive looter shooter on the surface, but the charming characters and overall style have been the secret sauce that has kept players coming back for more with each subsequent entry.

Video ChumsA.J. Maciejewski

8.2/10

Borderlands 4 has been out for a while and I'm glad I gave it a chance after its rocky start on console, especially with how fun it all is.

Final WeaponSaras Rajpal

Borderlands 4 is a fantastic return to form for the divisive franchise. The narrative is a great change of pace from previous entries, immediately separating itself with a far darker tone, higher stakes, and a great cast of both new and familiar characters. Furthermore, the gameplay represents a significant evolution from what one'd expect from the franchise, offering new customization options, features, and a balance of fun both solo and with a friend. While there are some issues, such as bu...

MonsterVineFrank Wood

Borderlands 4 is exactly what you’d expect, and that’s mostly a good thing. It’s loud, crude, and absolutely overflowing with guns, loot, and over-the-top explosions. Gearbox has doubled down on what makes the series click while fine-tuning the gunplay and adding a greater sense of freedom through its expanded movement system. It’s not perfect; some questionable UI changes and technical hiccups keep it from true greatness, but when the bullets start flying, Borderlands 4 is the most f...

VGChartzStephen LaGioia

8/10

Gearbox's wild looter-shooter is back and better than ever - in most respects.Over my decades of gaming, I’ve grown a bit jaded with a majority of games that reside in [...]

TheGamerAndrew King

Small improvements add up to big change in Gearbox's sequel, Borderlands 4.

GameLusterTim Jewett

8/10

While Borderlands 4 does still have some performance problems, the general gameplay and writing are a marked improvement over where the last two installments in the series were on launch. The series feels like it's taken a major leap forward in this latest entry.

EurogamerRick Lane

Borderlands 4 brings a more sensible script and a true open world to its cel-shaded gun-show. But these moderate improvements are undermined by frustrating exploration and combat that takes too long to properly shine.

Lords of GamingJoseph Repko

Unscored

Borderlands 4 is finally out, and despite its technical issues, is an exceptional evolution of the series.