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Borderlands just dropped last week and honestly I been hearing some personal on and off reviews on it. Here is a roundup of reviews from the web to help you guys come to a decision on whether to “cop or flop” on it. I think I may just pick his one up later tonight.

Gamespot Score: 8.5

Borderlands has tens of hours of quests to fulfill, and you’ll likely find yourself enticed back to explore new skills, find new guns, and kill more enemies. Though the core action doesn’t change drastically over the course of the game, it is woven together in such a way that once it ensnares you, you’ll want nothing more than to plunge into Pandora at any chance you get. Combat is satisfying, and upgrading your skills and equipment is engaging. The constant stream of loot and experience is rewarding, and sharing it with some friends makes the experience that much richer and more exciting. Despite its hostile (albeit stylish) environment, Pandora is a great planet to visit if you want to shoot some stuff. Just be sure to bring some friends along for the ride.

IGN Score: 8.8

Gearbox’s Borderlands is without a doubt a slick, satisfying hybrid title for those who know what to expect. If you’re a shooter fan curious what the world of Pandora is all about, then you should know that this is a product built on a foundation of statistical progression, character customization, and one that holds item acquisition high above interesting quest structure and narrative. At the same time, it plays like a shooter, requiring twitch skills to dominate the droves of enemies that stand in between you and your search for a mysterious vault. With the opportunity for up to four to join together for co-operative play, four character classes, a dizzying array of firearms, around 20 or so hours of content for a single playthrough and the option to restart with stronger enemies and loot, there’s plenty of content here. It’s a thoroughly enjoyable journey that offers a steady stream of rewards that remains convenient and accessible. It’s something action role-playing game fans looking for an experience more up-close and brutal than genre entries of the third-person variety should have a blast with, and one of the more memorable products of 2009.

Eurogamer Score: 8/10

Borderlands is unusual, playable, and an artfully violent step in an interesting direction for Gearbox. The story aspect of the game could have been better – I’d love to have seen the role-playing influence extend beyond stats, levels and loot – and the ending is a disappointment. Even so, this should be a favourite game of the year for a huge number of people, since it plugs into gamer impulses at such a fundamental level. We blow things up and collect the goodies. That part, at least, Gearbox has nailed

1up Score: B+

Call it a first-person Diablo, an evolution of Resistance 2’s co-op mode, Monster Hunter for the west, or a party game for FPS gamers. Call it the best example of the transformative power of multiplayer. Whatever you designate it, Borderlands is a decent single-player FPS/RPG that simply becomes great — when playing with others. Besides, sheer midget panic is something that has to be shared with friends.

Written By A.B. Frasier

I don't think outside of the box. Because if I did then that would presume I was already in one. Co Founder Of The Koalition.