Borderlands Legendary Collection

Borderlands Legendary Collection

May 29, 2020

First-Person ShooterRPG Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox OneXbox Series X/S

Get three times the mayhem, three times the loot, and three times the action with the Borderlands Legendary Collection! Kill bandits and beasts, collect powerful weaponry, and maybe even save the universe in Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition, Borderlands 2, and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, along with piles of bonus …

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Critic Reviews (26)

Andreas Salmen Worth Playing May 2020
82.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"Borderlands Legendary Collection is exactly what it needs to be: a port of the first three Borderlands titles for the Switch. They run and look great, but they come with expected compromises, like a capped frame rate and a few …"

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Andrew Cathie Rocket Chainsaw May 2020
70.0 /100

"Overall, Borderlands: Legendary Collection is a Switch port that is both easy to recommend but also to avoid. There’s nothing inherently bad about the package, in fact, you’re going to get hours of enjoyment out of it, but much of …"

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Andrew Rockett Nintendo Enthusiast May 2020
90.0 /100

"If you’ve played Borderlands games before and are raring for another go, then rest assured — Borderlands Legendary Collection is an excellent way to re-experience these titles. If you’re new to the series, the compilation is also perfect for an …"

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Basil Frank RedTieGuy May 2020
80.0 /100
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Charles Oakley GameGrin May 2020
80.0 /100

"Ultimately, if you’re reading this, you’re likely already familiar with the Borderlands games. With that in mind, I can assuredly say they play amazingly on the Nintendo Switch."

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85.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

76.0

"A decade of gaming in a single package, the latest return to Pandora still stands tall as a testament to brilliant game design, and even with a few technical concessions along the way, it makes for one handsome pack of …"

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David Flynn GamingTrend May 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

65.0

"All three of these games are exactly what you&s;d expect from other versions: the same shootin&s;, lootin&s;, and possibly rootin&s; and tootin&s; found on other platforms. However, this style of game is a great fit for a portable console and …"

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Dominic Leighton TheSixthAxis May 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

30.0

"Borderlands Legendary Collection is a fantastic compilation of Gearbox&s;s prototypical looter shooter series. Fans and newcomers can set out to Pandora on Switch, safe in the knowledge that very little has been lost, while the portability and optional motion controls …"

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Edward Swardt Vamers May 2020
75.0 /100

"As far as these ports go, they are pretty solid. The entire Borderlands Legendary Collection runs at a locked 30 frames per second and comes with the added benefit of very quick loading times. The stuttering issues can always be …"

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Gianluca Arena Spaziogames May 2020
82.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"What we have here is the whole Borderlands franchise up to the third installment for a fraction of their original price and with ports handled with great care. Don&s;t miss it if you love looter shooters."

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90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

90.0

"This is an excellent way for newcomers to jump into the Borderlands series, and an even better way for old fans to play through the games again with the added benefit of portability."

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Jason Stettner Gamerheadquarters May 2020
86.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

84.0

"The Borderlands: Legendary Collection on Nintendo Switch is exactly that, one incredible package of games that will provide hours of gameplay."

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John Whitehouse ZTGD May 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

65.0

"As Switch ports go, this is definitely up there with the best."

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Jonathan Bushle Gameblog May 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

55.0

"Borderlands Legendary Collection is a good compilation of three very good games, but be aware that they need a lot of download before playing them."

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Jordan Biordi CGMagazine May 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"While it may not be my cup of tea, Borderlands Legendary Collection is a solid collection of games, and an admirable addition to the Switch&s;s library."

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Jordan Gottman The Digital Fix May 2020
90.0 /100

"Borderlands brings a wealth of looter-shooter action to the Switch, guaranteeing you countless hours of co-op grinding as you blast your way through all sorts of alien creatures and various shenanigans. All of the original charm and humor are intact …"

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Kaelyn Daugherty Pure Nintendo May 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"The Borderlands series was better then I expected. Get over 200 hours of gameplay with this Legendary Collection of the first three Borderlands games. If you&s;re a fan of first-person shooters, then I highly recommend the Borderlands Legendary Collection on …"

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Mick Fraser God is a Geek May 2020
90.0 /100

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

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Patrick Anderson COGconnected May 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"Going back to the start with Borderlands, you get the whole story of the Vault Hunters as they seek to uncover the secrets of Pandora’s Eridian legacy — and score lots of sweet, sweet loot. It feels a bit outdated …"

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Richard Seagrave GameSpew May 2020
90.0 /100

"All three games in Borderlands Legendary Collection are very nearly flawless. There’s perhaps just a little too much to-ing and fro-ing; and as you go from one game to the other you’ll find that the series hasn’t evolved all that …"

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Rudy Lavaux Cubed3 May 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"All three games present in Borderlands: Legendary Collection are well worth a play by themselves. Packed together, they represent an excellent deal on the Nintendo Switch."

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Russell Archey Gaming Nexus May 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"Borderlands Legendary Collection is a great way to experience the first three games in the series on the Nintendo Switch."

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Stuart Gipp Push Square May 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

65.0

"Borderlands Legendary Collection is an excellent Switch showing for this beloved series, though it&s;s difficult to determine if the price is right; sure, there&s;s an enormous amount of content here so you&s;re certainly not being ripped off, but it&s;s old …"

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Thomas Deehan TrustedReviews May 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

80.0

"As a huge fan of the Borderlands series, the Legendary Collection gives me almost everything I could&s;ve wanted – a solid port that runs well and finally does the series justice in handheld form. The steep asking price and lack …"

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Ville Kovanen Fintendo May 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

70.0

""Legendary loot.""

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Willem Hilhorst NintendoWorldReport May 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"The question of whether I would recommend you getting the Borderlands: Legendary Collection is a simple one. If you haven’t played the Borderlands games before and don’t own another system that can play them, these ports are an amazing and …"

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