Current Events > Borderlands 3 sure is getting mediocre reviews, and Gearbox is being sketchy

Topic List	Page List: 1
DarkRoast 09/10/19 11:24:25 AM #1:	Gearbox has a reviewer-specific embargo in place, and despite this, it's gotten middling reviews from Polygon, PC Gamer (63%) and what appears to be a numerically generous (relative to the text of the review) 8/10 from GameSpot. --- Well allons-y, Alonso! <cite>DarkRoast posted [p:927237858] in Borderland... [t:78002673]...</cite> <quote>Gearbox has a reviewer-specific embargo in place, and despite this, it's gotten middling reviews from Polygon, PC Gamer (63%) and what appears to be a numerically generous (relative to the text of the review) 8/10 from GameSpot.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
#2	Post #2 was unavailable or deleted.
Questionmarktarius 09/10/19 11:25:42 AM #3:	...and this is even before the TVHM slog, huh? <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:927237917] in Borderland... [t:78002673]...</cite> <quote>...and this is even before the TVHM slog, huh?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Thompson 09/10/19 11:25:58 AM #4:	That's genuinely surprising. I had thought this would be a sure smash. What's gone wrong? --- Sigs are rather pointless, except if it's to showcase animation and images. <cite>Thompson posted [p:927237924] in Borderland... [t:78002673]...</cite> <quote>That's genuinely surprising. I had thought this would be a sure smash. What's gone wrong?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pogo_rabid 09/10/19 11:26:11 AM #5:	https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/400-current-events/78000381 --- Ryzen 3800x @ 4.3, 32 gig @ 4000, 1070ti, 970pro, Asus Strix x570-E <cite>pogo_rabid posted [p:927237932] in Borderland... [t:78002673]...</cite> <quote>https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/400-current-events/78000381</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MC_BatCommander 09/10/19 11:29:38 AM #6:	Metacritic has it at 85 right now Seems like the general tone is "it's more Borderlands, nothing new or surprising" which I'm fine with tbh --- The Legend is True! <cite>MC_BatCommander posted [p:927238076] in Borderland... [t:78002673]...</cite> <quote>Metacritic has it at 85 right now Seems like the general tone is "it's more Borderlands, nothing new or surprising" which I'm fine with tbh</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
#7	Post #7 was unavailable or deleted.
DarkRoast 09/10/19 11:30:10 AM #8:	MC_BatCommander posted... Metacritic has it at 85 right now Because most of the negative review sites conveniently don't give numerical scores --- Well allons-y, Alonso! <cite>DarkRoast posted [p:927238103] in Borderland... [t:78002673]...</cite> <quote>MC_BatCommander posted...</cite> <quote>Metacritic has it at 85 right now </quote> Because most of the negative review sites conveniently don't give numerical scores</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sexypwnstar 09/10/19 11:31:10 AM #9:	I saw some 9/10s as well --- https://imgur.com/Su4g5 https://imgur.com/21DiJ <cite>Sexypwnstar posted [p:927238143] in Borderland... [t:78002673]...</cite> <quote>I saw some 9/10s as well</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CapnMuffin 09/10/19 11:31:41 AM #10:	There seems to be generally positive reviews with the consensus its a solid game thats more of the samewhich for Borderlands thats fine and expected in my eyes. --- Parent or parent-to-be? Come join us: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/1027-all-things-parenthood NNID : CapnMuffin \| XBGT : Capn Muffin <cite>CapnMuffin posted [p:927238162] in Borderland... [t:78002673]...</cite> <quote>There seems to be generally positive reviews with the consensus its a solid game thats more of the samewhich for Borderlands thats fine and expected in my eyes.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 09/10/19 11:32:24 AM #11:	Are the droprates still abyssal? <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:927238195] in Borderland... [t:78002673]...</cite> <quote>Are the droprates still abyssal?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
OctilIery 09/10/19 11:33:32 AM #12:	Thompson posted... That's genuinely surprising. I had thought this would be a sure smash. What's gone wrong? Gearbox is an awful company. <cite>OctilIery posted [p:927238238] in Borderland... [t:78002673]...</cite> <quote>Thompson posted...</cite> <quote>That's genuinely surprising. I had thought this would be a sure smash. What's gone wrong?</quote> Gearbox is an awful company.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ThyCorndog 09/10/19 11:36:27 AM #13:	Spooking posted... Thankfully, Epic Games is beta test it for us. hahahaha --- https://imgur.com/6cPXvLN <cite>ThyCorndog posted [p:927238342] in Borderland... [t:78002673]...</cite> <quote>Spooking posted...</cite> <quote>Thankfully, Epic Games is beta test it for us. </quote> hahahaha</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DarkRoast 09/10/19 11:36:42 AM #14:	Imagine trusting anything that comes from Randy Pitchford. --- Well allons-y, Alonso! <cite>DarkRoast posted [p:927238352] in Borderland... [t:78002673]...</cite> <quote>Imagine trusting anything that comes from Randy Pitchford.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pogo_rabid 09/10/19 11:40:21 AM #15:	Sexypwnstar posted... I saw some 9/10s as well Gotta keep the publishers happy so they keep buying high priced ads. --- Ryzen 3800x @ 4.3, 32 gig @ 4000, 1070ti, 970pro, Asus Strix x570-E <cite>pogo_rabid posted [p:927238482] in Borderland... [t:78002673]...</cite> <quote>Sexypwnstar posted...</cite> <quote>I saw some 9/10s as well</quote> Gotta keep the publishers happy so they keep buying high priced ads.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Spellz2113 09/10/19 11:41:05 AM #16:	Questionmarktarius posted... Are the droprates still abyssal? If theyre anything like that free dlc from this past summer, itll be loads better IMO --- I'm only echoes of the man that I'm supposed to be <cite>Spellz2113 posted [p:927238513] in Borderland... [t:78002673]...</cite> <quote>Questionmarktarius posted... </cite> <quote>Are the droprates still abyssal?</quote>If theyre anything like that free dlc from this past summer, itll be loads better IMO </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
#17	Post #17 was unavailable or deleted.
pogo_rabid 09/10/19 11:42:25 AM #18:	DarkRoast posted... Imagine trusting anything that comes from Randy Pitchford. You mean, "barely legal porn afficianato" Randy Pitchford? --- Ryzen 3800x @ 4.3, 32 gig @ 4000, 1070ti, 970pro, Asus Strix x570-E <cite>pogo_rabid posted [p:927238561] in Borderland... [t:78002673]...</cite> <quote>DarkRoast posted...</cite> <quote>Imagine trusting anything that comes from Randy Pitchford.</quote> You mean, "barely legal porn afficianato" Randy Pitchford?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ThyCorndog 09/10/19 11:43:25 AM #19:	I hope the NPC dialog isn't so long and so often that they start interrupting themselves/each other just cause you're naturally progressing through the game again --- https://imgur.com/6cPXvLN <cite>ThyCorndog posted [p:927238593] in Borderland... [t:78002673]...</cite> <quote>I hope the NPC dialog isn't so long and so often that they start interrupting themselves/each other just cause you're naturally progressing through the game again</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ShadowElite86 09/10/19 11:59:31 AM #20:	Borderlands has never been anything above an 8/10 for me. It's kind of surprising that the series gets anything above that tbh. They're fun games but nothing ground breaking. Certainly not GOTY material IMO. <cite>ShadowElite86 posted [p:927239243] in Borderland... [t:78002673]...</cite> <quote>Borderlands has never been anything above an 8/10 for me. It's kind of surprising that the series gets anything above that tbh. They're fun games but nothing ground breaking. Certainly not GOTY material IMO.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dyinglegacy 09/10/19 12:03:10 PM #21:	I'm sure it's fine. They peaked early with BL 2, and people are lining it up against that. It's gonna be hard to beat. Handsome Jack, mang --- Voted worst user on CE 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. Current e-argument streak: 0 wins. 100000 losses. <cite>Dyinglegacy posted [p:927239398] in Borderland... [t:78002673]...</cite> <quote>I'm sure it's fine. They peaked early with BL 2, and people are lining it up against that. It's gonna be hard to beat. Handsome Jack, mang </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 09/10/19 12:04:06 PM #22:	ShadowElite86 posted... Borderlands has never been anything above an 8/10 for me. The first one was great, then the rest just sorta became altars to RNJesus. Shitty white guns are actually viable for a good long while if they roll up decently, and the nice orange ones tended to just fall out of everything fairly regularly. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:927239436] in Borderland... [t:78002673]...</cite> <quote>ShadowElite86 posted...</cite> <quote>Borderlands has never been anything above an 8/10 for me. </quote> The first one was great, then the rest just sorta became altars to RNJesus. Shitty white guns are actually viable for a good long while if they roll up decently, and the nice orange ones tended to just fall out of everything fairly regularly.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jiggy101011 09/10/19 12:05:40 PM #23:	Its getting 9s, the PC Gamer review is the only outlier. We get it, you guys hate Randy and the Epic exclusivity, but that doesnt change the fact the game is sitting at an 85 which is pretty good for a 4th entry in the series. --- Gamertag: F1RE v2 PSN ID: F1REx Man got me a 9 and she sexy <cite>Jiggy101011 posted [p:927239500] in Borderland... [t:78002673]...</cite> <quote>Its getting 9s, the PC Gamer review is the only outlier. We get it, you guys hate Randy and the Epic exclusivity, but that doesnt change the fact the game is sitting at an 85 which is pretty good for a 4th entry in the series.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
WrkHrdPlayHrdr 09/10/19 12:42:06 PM #24:	Yeah. I'm pumped. I can't wait. I love everything Borderlands. --- "I also advised their executives through e-mail that further behavior could result in a cyber attack[...]" https://imgur.com/cSxy3Od <cite>WrkHrdPlayHrdr posted [p:927241084] in Borderland... [t:78002673]...</cite> <quote>Yeah. I'm pumped. I can't wait. I love everything Borderlands. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Touch 09/10/19 12:49:50 PM #25:	DarkRoast posted... Imagine trusting anything that comes from Randy Pitchford. You mean like the first 3 games? --- https://i.imgtc.ws/6bQHG9L.gif <cite>Touch posted [p:927241428] in Borderland... [t:78002673]...</cite> <quote>DarkRoast posted...</cite> <quote>Imagine trusting anything that comes from Randy Pitchford.</quote> You mean like the first 3 games?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
butthole666 09/11/19 2:18:41 PM #26:	I wanna get it but fuck randy and also fuck removing nade jumps Drop rates beed to be bl1 style, late game 2 was garbage if you were a solo player --- "Kenan & Kel is what made me realize I wasn't racist." ~ NewportBox100s <cite>butthole666 posted [p:927292897] in Borderland... [t:78002673]...</cite> <quote>I wanna get it but fuck randy and also fuck removing nade jumps Drop rates beed to be bl1 style, late game 2 was garbage if you were a solo player</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smashingpmkns 09/11/19 2:20:12 PM #27:	It has a bunch of great reviews and one bad review lol --- Clean Butt Crew <cite>Smashingpmkns posted [p:927292952] in Borderland... [t:78002673]...</cite> <quote>It has a bunch of great reviews and one bad review lol</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
kingdrake2 09/11/19 2:20:33 PM #28:	it's the low 70's score that will determine if it's crap. seen the achievement list. just standard stuff. --- The act of treachery is an art, but the traitor himself is a piece of **** - Mike Tyson <cite>kingdrake2 posted [p:927292965] in Borderland... [t:78002673]...</cite> <quote>it's the low 70's score that will determine if it's crap. seen the achievement list. just standard stuff.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Alucard188 09/11/19 2:20:47 PM #29:	Can't wait to see what microtransactions there are. --- Face it Cloud is a gaming icon and has appered in lots of games while mario has only appeared in 2 games sunshine and 64~xSlashbomBx <cite>Alucard188 posted [p:927292979] in Borderland... [t:78002673]...</cite> <quote>Can't wait to see what microtransactions there are. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
OctilIery 09/12/19 10:03:59 AM #30:	Touch posted... DarkRoast posted... Imagine trusting anything that comes from Randy Pitchford. You mean like the first 3 games? You mean the first 3 games that were buggy messes with some questionable design choices? They're fun because they introduced a winning combination in the FPS and loot ARPG mechanics, and because the writing was legitimately funny. But without that uniqueness, the borderlands games are kinda trash. <cite>OctilIery posted [p:927330812] in Borderland... [t:78002673]...</cite> <quote>Touch posted...</cite> <quote>DarkRoast posted...</cite> <quote>Imagine trusting anything that comes from Randy Pitchford.</quote> You mean like the first 3 games?</quote> You mean the first 3 games that were buggy messes with some questionable design choices? They're fun because they introduced a winning combination in the FPS and loot ARPG mechanics, and because the writing was legitimately funny. But without that uniqueness, the borderlands games are kinda trash.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
codey 09/12/19 10:08:26 AM #31:	OctilIery posted... You mean the first 3 games that were buggy messes with some questionable design choices? They're fun because they introduced a winning combination in the FPS and loot ARPG mechanics, and because the writing was legitimately funny. But without that uniqueness, the borderlands games are kinda trash. So without the things that make them fun they're bad? What a novel concept. --- *runs out of topic naked* <cite>codey posted [p:927330977] in Borderland... [t:78002673]...</cite> <quote>OctilIery posted... </cite> <quote>You mean the first 3 games that were buggy messes with some questionable design choices? They're fun because they introduced a winning combination in the FPS and loot ARPG mechanics, and because the writing was legitimately funny. But without that uniqueness, the borderlands games are kinda trash.</quote> So without the things that make them fun they're bad? What a novel concept. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
OctilIery 09/12/19 10:25:02 AM #32:	codey posted... OctilIery posted... You mean the first 3 games that were buggy messes with some questionable design choices? They're fun because they introduced a winning combination in the FPS and loot ARPG mechanics, and because the writing was legitimately funny. But without that uniqueness, the borderlands games are kinda trash. So without the things that make them fun they're bad? What a novel concept. Without the things that make them unique. If we had other looter shooters get popular before Borderlands, it would've been considered a quirky but bad game. Without the comedy, it would've been a unique but ultimately avoidable game. This is as opposed to GOOD games that do something unique, take out that innovation and they'd still be good games because they're well made, competent games. Borderlands is not. It skates by solely on uniqueness and comedy. <cite>OctilIery posted [p:927331554] in Borderland... [t:78002673]...</cite> <quote>codey posted...</cite> <quote>OctilIery posted... </cite> <quote>You mean the first 3 games that were buggy messes with some questionable design choices? They're fun because they introduced a winning combination in the FPS and loot ARPG mechanics, and because the writing was legitimately funny. But without that uniqueness, the borderlands games are kinda trash.</quote> So without the things that make them fun they're bad? What a novel concept. </quote> Without the things that make them unique. If we had other looter shooters get popular before Borderlands, it would've been considered a quirky but bad game. Without the comedy, it would've been a unique but ultimately avoidable game. This is as opposed to GOOD games that do something unique, take out that innovation and they'd still be good games because they're well made, competent games. Borderlands is not. It skates by solely on uniqueness and comedy.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smashingpmkns 09/12/19 10:31:57 AM #33:	OctilIery posted... codey posted... OctilIery posted... You mean the first 3 games that were buggy messes with some questionable design choices? They're fun because they introduced a winning combination in the FPS and loot ARPG mechanics, and because the writing was legitimately funny. But without that uniqueness, the borderlands games are kinda trash. So without the things that make them fun they're bad? What a novel concept. Without the things that make them unique. If we had other looter shooters get popular before Borderlands, it would've been considered a quirky but bad game. Without the comedy, it would've been a unique but ultimately avoidable game. This is as opposed to GOOD games that do something unique, take out that innovation and they'd still be good games because they're well made, competent games. Borderlands is not. It skates by solely on uniqueness and comedy. This isnt true at all lol BL still does loot shooting the best. There's AAA loot games that came out this year where you cant even trade items lmao --- Clean Butt Crew <cite>Smashingpmkns posted [p:927331845] in Borderland... [t:78002673]...</cite> <quote><cite>OctilIery posted...</cite> <quote>codey posted...</cite> <quote> OctilIery posted... </cite> <quote> You mean the first 3 games that were buggy messes with some questionable design choices? They're fun because they introduced a winning combination in the FPS and loot ARPG mechanics, and because the writing was legitimately funny. But without that uniqueness, the borderlands games are kinda trash. </quote> So without the things that make them fun they're bad? What a novel concept. </quote> Without the things that make them unique. If we had other looter shooters get popular before Borderlands, it would've been considered a quirky but bad game. Without the comedy, it would've been a unique but ultimately avoidable game. This is as opposed to GOOD games that do something unique, take out that innovation and they'd still be good games because they're well made, competent games. Borderlands is not. It skates by solely on uniqueness and comedy.</quote> This isnt true at all lol BL still does loot shooting the best. There's AAA loot games that came out this year where you cant even trade items lmao</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kaiganeer 09/12/19 10:37:03 AM #34:	randy "i'm randy for underage girls, pitchford" pitchford <cite>Kaiganeer posted [p:927332055] in Borderland... [t:78002673]...</cite> <quote>randy "i'm randy for underage girls, pitchford" pitchford </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MC_BatCommander 09/12/19 10:37:55 AM #35:	OctilIery posted... codey posted... OctilIery posted... You mean the first 3 games that were buggy messes with some questionable design choices? They're fun because they introduced a winning combination in the FPS and loot ARPG mechanics, and because the writing was legitimately funny. But without that uniqueness, the borderlands games are kinda trash. So without the things that make them fun they're bad? What a novel concept. Without the things that make them unique. If we had other looter shooters get popular before Borderlands, it would've been considered a quirky but bad game. Without the comedy, it would've been a unique but ultimately avoidable game. This is as opposed to GOOD games that do something unique, take out that innovation and they'd still be good games because they're well made, competent games. Borderlands is not. It skates by solely on uniqueness and comedy. Or it's just fun to play --- The Legend is True! <cite>MC_BatCommander posted [p:927332087] in Borderland... [t:78002673]...</cite> <quote>OctilIery posted...</cite> <quote>codey posted...</cite> <quote>OctilIery posted... </cite> <quote>You mean the first 3 games that were buggy messes with some questionable design choices? They're fun because they introduced a winning combination in the FPS and loot ARPG mechanics, and because the writing was legitimately funny. But without that uniqueness, the borderlands games are kinda trash.</quote> So without the things that make them fun they're bad? What a novel concept. </quote> Without the things that make them unique. If we had other looter shooters get popular before Borderlands, it would've been considered a quirky but bad game. Without the comedy, it would've been a unique but ultimately avoidable game. This is as opposed to GOOD games that do something unique, take out that innovation and they'd still be good games because they're well made, competent games. Borderlands is not. It skates by solely on uniqueness and comedy.</quote> Or it's just fun to play </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kitt 09/12/19 10:50:17 AM #36:	Mediocre reviews? It's getting mostly 8's and 9's across the board. Lolwut --- https://i.imgtc.com/4WH1b6j.gif https://i.imgtc.ws/vmNrCuM.gif https://i.imgtc.com/Ti7m7Ts.gif Dancing is Forbidden <cite>Kitt posted [p:927332654] in Borderland... [t:78002673]...</cite> <quote>Mediocre reviews? It's getting mostly 8's and 9's across the board. Lolwut</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Touch 09/12/19 10:52:35 AM #37:	Kitt posted... Mediocre? It's getting mostly 8's and 9's across the board. Lolwut Notice how when she's proven wrong, DarkRoast never comes back to reply lol --- https://i.imgtc.ws/6bQHG9L.gif <cite>Touch posted [p:927332738] in Borderland... [t:78002673]...</cite> <quote>Kitt posted...</cite> <quote>Mediocre? It's getting mostly 8's and 9's across the board. Lolwut</quote> Notice how when she's proven wrong, DarkRoast never comes back to reply lol</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Prestoff 09/12/19 10:52:48 AM #38:	Why are people like TC spreading fake news? There was another topic saying the same shit only for it to get shot down when people actually did their research. --- It's what all true warriors strive for! Switch FC: SW-0575-4758-7878 <cite>Prestoff posted [p:927332745] in Borderland... [t:78002673]...</cite> <quote>Why are people like TC spreading fake news? There was another topic saying the same shit only for it to get shot down when people actually did their research.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Touch 09/12/19 10:59:01 AM #39:	Prestoff posted... Why are people like TC spreading fake news? There was another topic saying the same shit only for it to get shot down when people actually did their research. Cuz people have such a hate boner for Gearbox, going as far as to fear mongering about loot boxes in the game before it even comes out lol --- https://i.imgtc.ws/6bQHG9L.gif <cite>Touch posted [p:927332999] in Borderland... [t:78002673]...</cite> <quote>Prestoff posted...</cite> <quote>Why are people like TC spreading fake news? There was another topic saying the same shit only for it to get shot down when people actually did their research.</quote> Cuz people have such a hate boner for Gearbox, going as far as to fear mongering about loot boxes in the game before it even comes out lol</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kitt 09/12/19 11:00:14 AM #40:	Touch posted... Kitt posted... Mediocre? It's getting mostly 8's and 9's across the board. Lolwut Notice how when she's proven wrong, DarkRoast never comes back to reply lol I honestly thought this was a satirical topic at first, poking fun at the meme about how gamers have ridiculously high standards when it comes to review scores. So a score like a 7 or 8/10 is seen as mediocre to them. --- https://i.imgtc.com/4WH1b6j.gif https://i.imgtc.ws/vmNrCuM.gif https://i.imgtc.com/Ti7m7Ts.gif Dancing is Forbidden <cite>Kitt posted [p:927333058] in Borderland... [t:78002673]...</cite> <quote>Touch posted...</cite> <quote>Kitt posted...</cite> <quote>Mediocre? It's getting mostly 8's and 9's across the board. Lolwut</quote> Notice how when she's proven wrong, DarkRoast never comes back to reply lol</quote> I honestly thought this was a satirical topic at first, poking fun at the meme about how gamers have ridiculously high standards when it comes to review scores. So a score like a 7 or 8/10 is seen as mediocre to them.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Topic List	Page List: 1

Current Events > Borderlands 3 sure is getting mediocre reviews, and Gearbox is being sketchy (+) Yeah! (+)

Current Events > Borderlands 3 sure is getting mediocre reviews, and Gearbox is being sketchy