How Borderland's 4 reviews compare with other games in the franchise

The general sense of Borderlands 4 Don't be so positive before it was released. While trailers and gaming previews such as the gearbox released for the game did not make a particularly bad impression on the fans, one of the comments made from the company's CEO, Randy Pitchford, not exactly any benefits. A few months ago, Borderlands 4 Was embedded in controversy after Pitchford stated on Twitter that “real fans” would buy the game no matter what, even if it costs $ 80.

Later it was revealed that the base version of Borderlands 4 Would have a $ 70 price tag instead of a $ 80, but some fans were still disappointed with the high prices of its luxurious and Super Deluxe editions.

Pricing problems aside, many players were also skeptical of Borderlands 4 Due to the quality of the latest records in the franchise. None of Borderland Games that Gearbox released were terrible, in itself, but Borderlands 3 and Small Tina's WonderlandIn particular, quite mixed reviews received. Many assumed it Borderlands 4 would not be able to reach the heights of the first two Borderland Games, but the latest reviews for the title have largely been positive, despite some remarkable problems.

Borderland 4 is one of the highest -ranked games in the series than

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On OpenCritic, Borderlands 4 Has received a top criticism average of 85/100 and a critic approval of 97%. Grades for the game on Metacritic are similarly positive, with its PC version that collects a generally favorable score of 84/100. Many of the critics who reviewed Borderlands 4 regarda return to the form of the series, oneD Some have even gone so far to call it one of the best Borderland Games yet. The game's improved weapons, humor and visuals have all received widespread praise from critics, but its open world elements, limited enemy variation and significant performance problems at PC have been criticized by some.

In spite of its positive critical reception, the user's fabric for Borderlands 4 At steam is currently mixed, largely due to the technical problems that the game's PC port suffers.

Critics points for Borderland 4 is as good as Borderlands 1, but not on par with Borderlands 2

This can be surprising for some fans, but Borderlands 4 is technically the second highest ranked main line in the franchise on both OpenCritic and Metacritic. In writing this article, Borderlands 2 is the only main game in the series whose critic points have not been exceeded.

That said, on Metacritic specificallyBorderlands 4 is currently tied with the original BorderlandSince that title received a score of 84/100 on the Xbox 360 back on the day. While the other Borderland items have received similar positive review results, they are still something behind Borderlands 2The Borderlands 4And the first Borderland When it comes to critical praise.

Borderlands 2: Tiny Tina's attack on Dragon Keep also has a higher score than Borderlands 4 on metacritic, but it is technically a DLC and not a complete game.

Borderlands 4 has received better reviews than Borderlands 3 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel were the first full -fledged Borderland games to be released after BorderDS 2and it received a slightly more mixed reception compared too its predecessor. The title received a decent score of 75/100 on Metacritic and a top criticism average of 74/100 at OpenCritic. Borderlands 3meanHile, received a grade of 81/100 on both OpenCritic and Metacritic, and it was criticized by fans for their childish humor and lack of innovation.

Critics points of all games in the Borderlands -Franchis

Name	Release year	OpenCritic Rating	% of critics recommend OpenCritic	Metacritical rating
Borderland	2009	N/a	N/a	84/100
Borderlands 2	2012	86/100	86%	89/100
Borderland Legends	2012 (Mobile Games, currently notified)	N/a	N/a	52/100
Borderlands 2: Tiny Tina's attack on Dragon Keep	2013 (independent DLC, not in full length)	N/a	N/a	86/100
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel	2014	74/100	42%	75/100
Stories from the boundaries	2014	87/100	96%	85/100
Borderlands 3	2019	81/100	78%	81/100
Small Tina's Wonderland	2022	78/100	76%	78/100
New stories from boundaries	2022	68/100	44%	69/100
*Borderlands 4*	2025	85/100	97%	84/100

Most of the Borderlands-OFFs have lower points than Borderland's 4

WWhen it comes to spin-offs, telltale's narrative adventure game, Stories from the boundariesis the only title that currently has a higher rating than Borderlands 4. AlAlthough each of the game's section was individually reviewed by critics, the full version of the game received a score of 87/100 and a grade of 85/100 on OpenCritic and Metacritic respectively.

Its sequel is however New stories from boundariesGot significantly worse reviews, as it got a top criticism average of 68/100 on OpenCritic and a point of 69/100 on Metacritic. Small Tina's WonderlandThe only other major spin-off in the franchise also has a lower rating than Borderlands 4Because it has a score of 78/100 on both OpenCritic and Metacritic.