90
James Duggan
IGN
“Borderlands 3 sticks to its guns and outdoes itself with an amazing arsenal of weapons, humor, and missions.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Amazing arsenal of weapons
- Refined movement and shooting
- Enjoyably challenging enemies
- Jaw‑droppingly beautiful planets
- Compelling loot‑driven narrative
- Deep RPG Systems
Points of Contention
- Clumsy vehicular combat
- Refusal to reinvent
- Jokes that miss the mark
- Predictable gameplay experience
- Shallow storytelling depth
- Limited content variety
Professional Reviews
5 reviews from 5 critics80
Lloyd Coombes
TechRadar
“A franchise unwilling to innovate is no bad thing – Borderlands 3 is a rollicking good time which offers plenty of content and surprising depth.”
80
Michael Koczwara
Digital Trends
“What makes Borderlands so great and entertaining is kept intact with Borderlands 3, and that’s ultimately what’s most important.”
70
Travis Northup
IGN
The DLC features a standout boss fight but suffers from repetitive gameplay and shallow storytelling. It fails to fully explore Krieg's psyche or deliver meaningful new content beyond that single highlight.
65
Hayden Dingman
PCWorld
“So far, it feels like replaying *Borderlands 2* but with a less interesting villain—so then, like the *Pre-Sequel*.”
