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ESRB Rating

May contain mature sexual themes, more intense violence and/or strong language.

Release Date

US: 2009-10-26

Genre: Action

Borderlands

Also available for: PC, PS3

A sci-fi / action RPG from acclaimed developer Gearbox, Borderlands combines the best in first-person action with player customization and vehicular combat for incredible layers of gameplay depth. The game features a groundbreaking content generation system allowing for near-endless variety in missions, environments, enemies, weapons, item drops and character customization. Borderlands allows for multiple players to share the same game experience simultaneously online in co-op gameplay. Players can freely join or leave each other's games at anytime, or choose to play in the full single-player mode. The game also boasts lifelike character animations, impressive real-time physics, and customizable vehicles.

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Industry's first ever 'shooter-looter' a success, developer claims.

Borderlands 360 Tops PS3 Sales 2009-11-12

The hardcore shooter puts up impressive overall numbers.

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FAQ 2009-11-05

GameStop: Borderlands Has Strong Sales Legs 2009-11-03

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Ratings for Borderlands

Rating Description
9
Presentation The story's nothing to get excited about, but a great user interface make the game's complexities easy for all to enjoy.
9
Graphics A distinct style and some great enemy animations keep the action interesting and exciting. Detailed environments and some particularly impressive boss encounters.
9
Sound Strong voice acting and a soundtrack that enhances the mood and action onscreen. The class quips during combat help keep you connected with your character.
8.5
Gameplay Solid first-person shooting mechanics and plenty of ways to play. This one should keep you interested and entertained for quite a while.
9
Lasting Appeal Compared to other non-MMO first-person shooters, there's a lot of structured content here. The option to start the game over again and fight stronger foes on your way to the level cap.
8.8
Overall
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