“But overall, this is easily the best Borderlands has ever been; yes, even when stacked up to the iconic first sequel.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Genuinely good writing
- Loot chase feels better than ever
- Open world is a natural fit
- Vault Hunter skills are varied and fun
- Surprisingly good soundtrack
- Balanced tone
Points of Contention
- Side objectives sometimes feel shallow
- Performance hiccups on PC
- Humor still misses
- Menu-heavy
- Repetitive plot
Professional Reviews
2 reviews from 2 critics90
Rhys Wood
TechRadar
90
Jesse Lennox
Digital Trends
“Borderlands 4 has managed to overcome its own identity crisis and deliver a predictable but undeniably rich experience.”
