Battleborn

Pure Xbox

Paul Renshaw·May 21, 2016

Critic70/100

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The Battleborn experiment has been largely successful. Fusing humour and shooting together with the mechanics from a MOBA sounds like it should be a recipe for disaster, but the charm of the graphical style and characterisation lifts the whole game. The story (or lack of it compared to Borderlands 2, say) is a bit of a let down, but it does enough to keep you interested and eager to see the next mission. There are issues with online play, which we're hoping get ironed out, but there's fun to be had as you and your fireteam roll up the battlefield, combined with the genuine laugh out loud moments.

Kotaku

Mike Fahey·May 17, 2016

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If someone had told me at the beginning of the year that I’d be reviewing Battleborn in May, I would have asked them “Which one is Battleborn again?” Now

Game Informer

Matt Miller·May 16, 2016

Critic60/100

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Gearbox has big ambitions with its new hybrid shooter, but the moment-to-moment gameplay fails to connect.

Push Square

Alex Stinton·May 14, 2016

Critic70/100

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With issues peppering its campaign as well as its multiplayer, Battleborn's fusion of first-person shooter and MOBA is far from a complete success. A lengthy list of complaints comes perilously close to overshadowing proceedings, so it's fortunate that its engaging upgrade system and varied roster of characters end up being the true stars keeping you invested in the multiplayer.

Polygon

Brian Crecente·May 13, 2016

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Battleborn is inconsistent but still has an opportunity to shine

GamesRadar+

GamesRadar·May 12, 2016

Critic70/100

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Battleborn mixes the FPS and MOBA genres to produce a game that oozes character and original ideas. Just don't expect to love it straightaway.

PC Gamer

Jem Alexander·May 11, 2016

Critic72/100

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Battleborn treads familiar ground in a new, experimental way.

Rock Paper Shotgun

Philippa Warr·May 10, 2016

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Battleborn isn't a bad game in the sense that it lacks work or effort – the team has clearly put in the hours – it's just that, for me, it's an uninspiring result which can't justify its hefty price tag.

Eurogamer

Jon Denton·May 6, 2016

Critic75/100

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Gearbox's blend of shooter and MOBA is generous and inventive, but the marriage of genres doesn't fully convince.

GameSpot

Scott Butterworth·May 6, 2016

Critic70/100

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Gearbox Software's first major IP since Borderlands borrows that series' shooting but confuses the proceedings with an overwhelming array of ideas. Can 25 heroes save the day?

IGN

Dave Rudden·May 2, 2016

Critic71/100

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Here's our final take on Battleborn after tackling both the campaign and the multiplayer.