Borderlands Legendary Collection

Borderlands Legendary Collection is an incredible port, suffering very little slowdown or visual impairment. If you missed this series before, now's the perfect time.

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71% User Score Based on 103 reviews

Critic Score 84%Based on 13 reviews

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Borderlands Legendary Collection is a single player and multiplayer role playing shooter game. It was developed by Gearbox Software and was released on May 29, 2020. It received positive reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

The Borderlands Legendary Collection is a shooter game that offers local and multiplayer options for up to four players in a cooperative setting. This collection includes Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition, Borderlands 2, and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, all with additional bonus content. Players can enjoy shooting and looting as one of several mercenaries, battling enemies on the lawless planet Pandora while pursuing powerful alien technology.

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story3 negative mentions

The Borderlands Legendary Collection runs smoothly on the Switch, providing a fun and engaging experience for both new and returning players.
The collection offers a great value with three games included, along with a significant amount of content and DLC, making it a worthwhile purchase for fans of the series.
Playing Borderlands on the Switch allows for portable gaming, which is a fantastic feature for those who enjoy gaming on the go.

Only the first game is included on the cartridge, while the other two require large downloads, which can be frustrating for players with limited storage on their Switch.
The download codes for the additional games can be problematic, as they are often non-transferable and may not work if purchased used.
Some players have reported issues with game performance, particularly in multiplayer mode, where lag can significantly impact the experience.

graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
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Overall, the graphics are generally well-received, with many praising their quality and art style, particularly on the Switch. However, some users note that colors can appear faded compared to previous console generations, and certain visual elements are scaled back. Despite these criticisms, the graphics still contribute positively to the gameplay experience, especially for fans of the genre.
- “The graphics, missions, controls, and all around gameplay is a whole lot of fun.”
- “These games run very well on the Switch in both handheld and docked mode; the graphics are amazing in both ways.”
- “The art style just does wonders with the Switch.”
- “Even though the graphics are dated, I still recommend playing Borderlands if you're into first-person shooters.”
- “It's just not my style; the comic book graphics are not appealing to me.”
- “Graphics aren't terrible, and fighting is decent, which is why it gets 2 stars. Other than that, missions are lame and basic except for like 3 boss fights.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
38%
The gameplay of the Borderlands series is consistently praised for its engaging and varied mechanics, reminiscent of the original Xbox 360 experience. Players appreciate the compulsive shoot-and-loot elements, RPG features, and the ability to enjoy the game solo or with friends, with many noting the impressive amount of content and the game's successful adaptation to different platforms. Overall, the gameplay remains a standout aspect, offering both nostalgia and depth for new and returning players alike.
- “Whether played alone or with friends, the compulsive gameplay is terrific to dip into or get stuck into for a massive grinding session.”
- “After rinsing through the PC version of Borderlands 2, I was absolutely enamored by its fast-paced gameplay and enticing RPG mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is just how I remember it on the Xbox 360, and I love it.”
- “Was soll man sagen, es ist halt Borderlands. Die Borderlands-Reihe ist und bleibt eine Top-Spielreihe mit einer schönen Welt und fesselndem und abwechslungsreichem Gameplay.”
- “[Runs really well on Switch, bucketloads of content, the gameplay has aged well.]”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is characterized by a mix of enjoyable replayability and fun quests, though some players find the missions to be basic and lacking depth, with only a few standout boss fights. While the graphics and gameplay are generally appreciated, the narrative elements may not be as engaging for all players. Overall, it offers a light-hearted experience suitable for portable play.
- “Graphics aren't terrible and fighting is decent, which is why it gets 2 stars. Other than that, missions are lame and basic except for like 3 boss fights.”
- “The story is lacking depth and fails to engage the player, making the overall experience feel shallow.”
- “The quests are short and uninspired, leaving little motivation to continue playing.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game runs smoothly on the Switch, providing a solid experience, though some users note that gyro aiming has limitations and multiplayer can lead to minor performance issues. Additionally, the latest DLC is not included.
- “I love this game, so I decided to get it on my Switch too, and it runs smoothly without a problem.”
- “Gyro aiming has strange limitations.”
- “Multiplayer can introduce some slight performance issues.”
- “The latest DLC is not included.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be engaging, offering both casual and extensive play sessions. However, some reviewers note that certain elements can feel overly repetitive or tedious, detracted by an omnipresent and unfunny humor.
- “The humor is annoying, unfunny, and omnipresent, which can make the gameplay feel grindy in places.”
- “Grinding can become tedious and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “The game often requires excessive grinding to progress, which can be frustrating and time-consuming.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is often criticized as annoying and unfunny, with some players finding it overly pervasive and occasionally grindy.
- “The humor is annoying, unfunny, and omnipresent, which can feel grindy in places.”
- “The jokes fall flat and often feel forced, detracting from the overall experience.”
- “Instead of being funny, the humor often feels cringeworthy and out of place.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report that the game runs smoothly on the Nintendo Switch, with recent updates improving DLC functionality. While controls are adequate with Joy-Cons, they perform better with a pro controller. The games, including older titles, maintain good stability and visual quality compared to previous versions.
- “Nintendo did an update, so now the DLC works. Surprisingly, the games run well on the Switch. Controls are alright with Joy-Cons but better with a Pro Controller. I played parts of the first game, and it runs great; just an older game, lol. The second game has nothing wrong with it; it looks better than the 360 version in my opinion, and the pre-sequel runs just as good as the second.”
- “Runs great on the Switch.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highly praise the collection for its strong replayability, noting that the engaging quests and enjoyable DLCs encourage multiple playthroughs. Many users have completed the games several times, highlighting their lasting appeal.
- “I love this collection! I've beaten them all several times. If you're looking for a game with replayability and quests, it's definitely a good pick. I had this on my Xbox One, and all the DLCs are great and really fun.”

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Borderlands Legendary Collection is a role playing shooter game.

Borderlands Legendary Collection is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 200 hours playing Borderlands Legendary Collection.

Borderlands Legendary Collection was released on May 29, 2020.

Borderlands Legendary Collection was developed by Gearbox Software.

Borderlands Legendary Collection has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Borderlands Legendary Collection is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include BioShock: The Collection, Borderlands: The Handsome Collection, Resident Evil Revelations Collection, Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Classics, Mass Effect 3 and others.

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