Tiny Tina's Wonderlands
- June 22, 2022
- Gearbox Software
- 17h median play time
Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands may not win over many new fans, but it refreshes the existing formula and re-injects it with humour and heart.
Embark on an epic adventure full of whimsy, wonder, and high-powered weaponry! Bullets, magic, and broadswords collide across this chaotic fantasy world brought to life by the unpredictable Tiny Tina.
Reviews
- Fun gameplay loop with classic Borderlands mechanics and a unique D&D twist.
- Great character customization options and the ability to mix classes adds depth to gameplay.
- Visually stunning environments and engaging voice acting enhance the overall experience.
- The writing and dialogue can be cringeworthy and overly long, detracting from the gameplay.
- Loot system feels unbalanced, with many weapons being underwhelming and difficult to obtain.
- Endgame content lacks variety and can become repetitive, with no New Game+ option available.
- story2,858 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The story of "Tiny Tina's Wonderlands" is characterized by its whimsical and chaotic narrative style, heavily influenced by tabletop RPG elements, particularly Dungeons & Dragons. While many players appreciate the humor and lightheartedness, some criticize the plot for being shallow and predictable, with a lack of depth compared to previous entries in the Borderlands series. Overall, the game offers a fun, albeit brief, story experience that is often overshadowed by repetitive gameplay and a lack of engaging endgame content.
“The story is characterized by Tina’s erratic storytelling style, resulting in a blend of comedic absurdity and heartfelt moments.”
“The story is fun and light with plenty of humor, as is customary for this series.”
“The main story is quite good, and the voice acting is superb, making the story engaging.”
“The story is incredibly weak and the dialogue is often unbearable.”
“The main story is a bit short but the side quests make up for most of that.”
“The story is a slog near the end (predictable and unengaging) but many of the lines you hear from the enemies can be gold when you hear them for the first few times.”
- gameplay1,290 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "Tiny Tina's Wonderlands" retains the classic Borderlands looter-shooter mechanics while introducing new elements like spells replacing grenades and a multiclass system, which many players find refreshing and engaging. However, some reviews highlight issues with repetitive gameplay, bullet sponge enemies, and a lack of meaningful endgame content, leading to mixed feelings about its overall execution. While the core gameplay loop is enjoyable for fans of the series, the writing and story elements often detract from the experience, making it a polarizing title among players.
“The gameplay captures that classic Borderlands feel but with spells, enchanted weapons, and fantasy-themed explosions!”
“Gameplay-wise, Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands successfully marries Borderlands’ signature shoot-and-loot mechanics with the fantasy RPG genre.”
“The gameplay is (in my opinion) the best of all the Borderlands games, spells in place of grenades and actual melee weapons are fun and useful.”
“The jokes are more irritating, they added annoying mechanics like overworld or random encounters and drops feel more useless than ever.”
“Bullet sponge bosses with horrible mechanics, that only feel worse and worse as the 'difficulty' increases.”
“The gameplay is boring without redux mod.”
- humor1,100 mentions
- 96 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The humor in "Tiny Tina's Wonderlands" is a chaotic blend of classic Borderlands wit and whimsical D&D-inspired absurdity, featuring Tiny Tina's irreverent commentary and a plethora of quirky characters. While many players appreciate the game's offbeat humor and clever references, others find it hit-or-miss, with some jokes feeling forced or juvenile. Overall, the humor is a defining aspect of the game, appealing to fans of the franchise while potentially alienating those seeking a more serious narrative.
“Tiny Tina's Wonderlands is packed with bizarre locations and hilarious NPCs, all fitting perfectly into this fantasy-meets-crazy world.”
“The writing is sharp and full of humor, with Tiny Tina's irreverent commentary and the game’s playful dialogue providing a constant stream of laughs.”
“Whether you’re battling enchanted teapots or strategizing with friends in co-op mode, every moment is brimming with offbeat humor and delightful absurdity.”
“Cringe and unfunny story for the most part.”
“The dialogue in this game is some of the most unbearable unfunny trash I have ever had the misfortune of hearing.”
“It's a game full of long, boring, unfunny 'wacky zany dialogue!', with a looter/shooter tacked on as an afterthought.”
- graphics383 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics in "Tiny Tina's Wonderlands" maintain the franchise's signature cel-shaded art style, with many players praising the vibrant and whimsical visuals that enhance the game's fantasy setting. While some reviews highlight the stunning environments and character designs, others criticize performance issues, including frame rate drops and graphical glitches, which detract from the overall experience. Overall, the visuals are generally well-received, though opinions vary on their evolution compared to previous titles in the series.
“The graphics are a kaleidoscope of color and quirky design—imagine Dr. Seuss meets medieval fantasy, with a touch of glitter and mayhem.”
“The environments are vibrant and varied, ranging from enchanted forests to eerie dungeons, all rendered in a colorful and engaging art style that echoes the whimsical nature of the narrative.”
“The graphics are stunning; the maps are enormous; the voice actors are incredible; the character customization has about as many options as Bethesda games do.”
“Pretty woke which is already enough to dislike it but even if you would ignore it, the quests are boring, the graphics didn't evolve at all over the years, it doesn't run 'great' for its miserable looks and the controls are terrible.”
“Boring, ugly graphics, and non-stop yapping.”
“The visuals are fine, although it feels like for maybe a 20% enhancement in overall prettiness, we've taken a 500% hit to performance - not everyone has a card that can DLSS its way to running stuff at a higher framerate, and stuff doesn't really look that much better now than it did 4 years ago - it just runs worse.”
- grinding302 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it tedious and repetitive, particularly in the endgame where chaos levels and loot farming dominate the experience. While some enjoy the grind for character optimization and loot, others criticize the lack of dedicated farming options and the overwhelming reliance on RNG for gear drops, leading to a frustrating and often boring gameplay loop. Overall, the game appeals to those who relish grinding but may disappoint players seeking a more engaging and varied endgame experience.
“The different areas of the game are unique, vibrant, and not tedious to explore.”
“The collectibles were fun to search for and weren't as tedious as some other games.”
“The whole issue here is that farming for gear is completely pointless in this game since there's no new game+ etc like the other games that forces you to have an optimized build.”
“The endgame is very grindy, like a lot of people said, but isn't that what Borderlands is about?”
“The method used to acquire new chaos levels isn't inherently flawed, but the amount of times one must run the chaos trials to reach the max makes the entire process extremely tedious.”
- optimization141 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 39 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues such as stuttering, low frame rates, and crashes, even on high-end systems. While some users noted improvements over previous titles in the series, the overall consensus is that the game is poorly optimized, leading to a frustrating experience for many. Despite its visual appeal and strong voice acting, the technical shortcomings detract from the enjoyment of gameplay.
“Last but not least, on the visual and performance side, the game looks great.”
“Its even better optimized than Borderlands 3 which is a plus.”
“The game runs smoothly with no issues, tweaked one setting and maintaining over 70-ish fps on ultra (depending on the location, upwards to 200 fps.)”
“The game is unoptimized, feels unpolished, and doesn't feel like a finished game.”
“Poorly optimized (constant stutters and lag on above recommended hardware) and if you can actually get the game to run it's boring......”
“Game crashes and micro-stuttering, with RTX 3080, 13900K, DDR5 6400, Samsung 2TB 980 Pro 4th gen.”
- stability140 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 90 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous players reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and crashes that significantly hinder the gameplay experience. While some users noted that the game runs well on certain hardware configurations, the overall consensus is that it remains a "buggy mess," with issues ranging from minor visual glitches to severe gameplay interruptions, particularly in multiplayer modes. Many reviewers recommend waiting for patches or improvements before fully engaging with the game.
“Runs great on Ryzen 5 5600 & RX 6600 XT with 40 GB of CL-16 3200 MHz WD Black SN770 M.2.”
“Kinda wild how negative the reviews are, but the game itself is very fun and bug free.”
“Fun and runs great on the Steam Deck.”
“The game is a buggy mess that constantly crashes.”
“This game has been released for years now, and it still is such a buggy mess.”
“Game is super buggy, to the point where it makes the experience frustrating.”
- replayability118 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
Replayability in the game is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying the diverse class combinations and customization options that encourage experimentation, while others criticize the lack of meaningful endgame content and repetitive gameplay. Many reviews highlight that, despite some fun mechanics, the overall replay value is lower compared to previous titles in the series, particularly due to the absence of a true new game+ mode and limited post-game activities. Overall, while there are elements that can enhance replayability, many players feel it falls short of expectations, especially for long-term engagement.
“The diverse selection of weaponry and skill trees ensures that no two playthroughs are the same, promoting replayability and experimentation.”
“The addition of magic spells, epic loot, and the ability to customize your character adds depth and replayability to the gameplay.”
“Tons of replayability because of the shorter length of the game and the fact that you can do class combos and play around with the abilities.”
“No replay value after you get the dungeon maxed out; it's just the same thing over and over.”
“Honestly, a weird sort of game that tries to gear itself towards being replayable, but it actually just falls flat with the forgettable characters and cast of babbling simpletons providing constant infuriating narration that makes it hard to even remember what the 'story' is.”
“The game becomes pretty stale very quickly due to the lack of content, especially endgame, and the poor replayability.”
- music111 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed to negative feedback, with many players describing it as forgettable, repetitive, and lacking the engaging quality found in previous entries of the franchise. While some appreciate the thematic fit of the soundtrack, others feel it fails to enhance the gameplay experience, often becoming background noise that detracts from immersion. Overall, the consensus suggests that the music does not live up to the high standards set by earlier titles in the series.
“Great visuals, gorgeous level design, and a neat soundtrack.”
“In addition to its outstanding core gameplay, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands features an impressive soundtrack that complements the game's atmosphere perfectly.”
“The music enhances the sense of epic adventure and adds an extra layer of immersion to an already captivating experience.”
“The music is disappointing; I can't recall any memorable tracks, but I still can hum some titles from Borderlands 2, Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep, or my personal favorite, Tales from the Borderlands.”
“The soundtrack is repetitive and forgettable.”
“Music is supposed to elevate the experience, but in this game, it just... exists.”
- emotional63 mentions
- 79 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the heartfelt moments and character development, particularly regarding Tina's backstory, while others criticize the overall story as boring and lacking emotional depth. Many feel that attempts at emotional resonance are undermined by erratic storytelling and humor that detracts from genuine connections. Overall, while there are moments of emotional impact, they often feel overshadowed by tedious gameplay and uninspired narratives.
“The story is characterized by Tina’s erratic storytelling style, resulting in a blend of comedic absurdity and heartfelt moments.”
“In the Dragons Keep DLC, you are given an admittedly heart-wrenching story behind the adventure about dealing with the loss of a loved one.”
“Not only did it offer riffs on genre-typical tropes and popular fantasy works, but it also managed to tell a surprisingly emotional story about dealing with the loss of a loved one.”
“Utterly bland and boring story.”
“Very short and boring story, annoying characters and 10-minute unskippable credits...”
“Great concept ruined by a boring story, forgettable characters, poor optimization for PC, and most disappointing of all, mediocre gameplay.”
- monetization31 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 3 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized by users, who describe it as a blatant cash grab, particularly through its DLC offerings that feel rushed and underdeveloped. Many reviewers express frustration over the lack of substantial content in the base game and the presence of in-game advertisements directing players to paid content, leading to a negative perception of the game's value and integrity. Overall, the sentiment is that the monetization approach prioritizes profit over player experience, resulting in disappointment among fans.
“But hey, at least it doesn't have microtransactions, I guess?”
“Garbage game that feels like a cash grab.”
“It's a disgusting cash grab they made for the sake of lining their pockets while they figure out a monetization plan for the eventual Borderlands 4.”
“This isn't the Borderlands spinoff you wanted; it's a shameless cash grab with amazing ideas that are executed extremely poorly.”
- atmosphere24 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a blend of light-hearted fantasy and satire, drawing on influences from D&D and popular fantasy media, which many players find enjoyable. However, some reviews note that the atmosphere can feel flat or repetitive compared to previous titles, with criticisms aimed at the music and certain gameplay elements disrupting immersion. Overall, while the game offers a fun and engaging environment, opinions vary on its effectiveness in maintaining a captivating atmosphere throughout.
“In addition to its outstanding core gameplay, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands features an impressive soundtrack that complements the game's atmosphere perfectly.”
“The atmosphere and light-hearted nature of the games is also a big appeal for me personally; I play games to have a good time, and the vibes in most of these games fit that perfectly.”
“The world is engaging and atmospheric.”
“Tt games are cool, I don’t want to offend anyone, but the main reason is that I don’t like them because the role-playing game can be disrupted, the atmosphere and the desire to continue are broken at this point and everything that happens begins to cause cringe and does not feel to continue.”
“While the same atmosphere worked in the mainline games, it just falls rather flat in Wonderlands.”
“Firstly, this game might have better atmosphere with better music, but instead, the music is just existing and you do not even recognize it.”
- character development18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the depth provided by the endgame myth rank system and the engaging story, while others criticize the repetitive and uninspired character designs and dialogue. Notably, the lack of female character designs and inconsistent voice acting detract from the overall experience. While some find the character development to be rich and full of personality, others describe it as surprisingly dull and lacking in innovation compared to previous titles in the series.
“The endgame system called Myth Rank allows extensive character development.”
“Things backfire, and it makes for a surprisingly decent character development for the dungeon master, as well as the other players in the game.”
“They are all full of personality, and the story allows for character development.”
“The whole dialogue and character design besides that is...ugh.”
“Story, level and character design are repetitive, lame and dull.”
“Whoever designed Paladin Mike should lose their job as a character designer; I don't know how you design an effeminate male-looking character and give it what sounds like a female voice actor with pneumonia.”
Critic Reviews
Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands review
Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands may not win over many new fans, but it refreshes the existing formula and re-injects it with humour and heart.
90%Tiny Tina's Wonderlands review
Better than Borderlands 3, but not quite reaching the heights of Borderlands 2 at its best.
70%Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands Review
"Wonderlands is a funnier and more focused version of its predecessors."
80%
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