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Mållgan Feb 16, 2023 @ 4:32pm

Is the game worth it with a 90% discount?

No, it is not.

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Originally posted by Qchmqs:

no this game isn't worth a dime, I got it for free on EPIC, and I still uninstalled it in a few hours,

I'm over 30, and I get most references and I still very much hate this whole thing, it feels like what a gen Z youngster would write to try and act like a millenial mocking gen Z and ends up using a lot of gen X and boomer humor, this whole mess feels like a mess

and the guns are not fun or satisfying, the maps are not as exploration worthy ( if at all ) like the previous titles, the whole cast is cringe worthy,

I thought it would be "better with friends" as some online folks said, nah, the game is still lacking flow and balance on co-op, like it's either too easy or too hard, and the guns always feel ♥♥♥♥♥♥ from early levels to near level 20 or so, which is about when I quit, I have the previous three titles installed here, and all of them start being fun as soon as you unlock your ability.

not to mention the very obvious cash grab way of selling it, 90% off still at 25 bucks ?

for that 25 grab the handsome bundle or the first GOTY + BL2, this game here isn't worth anyone's time

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Junipercat has Borderlands 3

Feb 20, 2023 @ 11:57am

Originally posted by AbyssWanderer:
Worth it 90% off for the base game. I won't suggest buying any of the other packs. What I've learned from Borderlands games is they keep on adding DLC content constantly for like years and if you want to own everything it is best to just get the base game cheap then wait whenever they release the GOTY edition then replay the game.

Not so much with BL3. They have moved on to other projects.

Base game and Season Pass 1 covers the bulk of actual content. So with a good sale like now, people don't have to wait for a GOTY that has everything under the sun. Being patient is one thing, but waiting years is not reasonable for many.

Season Pass 2, well the 4th Skill Tree is very nice. But I agree needs a very good sale if that is all you're going for out of that.

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Master Blaster has Borderlands 3

Feb 20, 2023 @ 12:17pm

if you cant afford $6 dollars to spend ....give up gaming, it;s not for you.

#47

steven1mac has Borderlands 3

Feb 20, 2023 @ 12:56pm

I ended up buying it when the Ultimate Edition hit 20, I rarely buy any game for more than that.

#48

☆💎Arnis💎☆

Feb 20, 2023 @ 1:14pm

it is. dont cry like a b##ch

#49

HEX: SOLO QUEUE has Borderlands 3

Feb 20, 2023 @ 2:38pm

Originally posted by steven1mac:
I ended up buying it when the Ultimate Edition hit 20, I rarely buy any game for more than that.

Same. I refunded this awhile ago when it was much more expensive after an hour of being unable to make up my mind on a character and reading builds and finally killing the game before the timer ran out.

Now it's too late to refund, game doesn't run great on my 10 year old desktop but it's playable. I think I'm going to like FL4K after reading a few build guides for him, stealth + pets is cool.

This game doesn't require some ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 3rd party malware launcher, that alone is rare enough to be commended at this point. The pricing is insane, but I've read TTWO's 10Ks, they have the highest grossing gaming franchise in history (they own Rockstar and GTA, in addition to 2K and Borderlands) so that's not a surprise (but having played all of the previous games, I knew how this would go price/bundle wise. I've been patient enough to wait it out, I'm not a 20 year old kid, and I have limited time to play anyway).

#50

HornedPanda has Borderlands 3

Feb 20, 2023 @ 3:42pm

Yeah i like it.

#51

Fredericks of Cursewood has Borderlands 3

Feb 20, 2023 @ 4:31pm

I played all the other BL games for a total of 2K hours and did not buy BL3 for various reasons (EGS exclusive was foremost reason) until recently. Just started BL3 and would say that I pleasantly surprised.

Very solid entry into the franchise.

#52

Jammerz Skip has Borderlands 3

Feb 20, 2023 @ 10:25pm

i recommend it only for the gameplay. story sucks ass but the gameplay is just *chefs kiss*

#53

( °□°）︵GAMBASAD has Borderlands 3

Feb 21, 2023 @ 3:32am

i will never buy release borderlands anymore, i will wait for 90% discount full game dlc and reviews

#54

Abaddon

Feb 21, 2023 @ 5:26am

Originally posted by steven1mac:
I ended up buying it when the Ultimate Edition hit 20, I rarely buy any game for more than that.

I remember a time when a full game at release was in that 20 bucks price range. And there was one (good!) Addon a year later (for less than the base game, of course)

Gamegear is especially nasty in their DLC bullshittery. Adds 1% more "content" and take 33-50% of the base games price for it.

Luckily we live in times with an abundance of free/cheap games and weekly sales of AAA titles.

#55

spankautheros has Borderlands 3

Feb 21, 2023 @ 9:21am

It is dirt cheap now, get it and if you really dig it you can buy the dlcs with the ultimate pack when it goes on sale again

#56

D.VA 40K

Feb 21, 2023 @ 10:56am

Yes it is.

#57

psytic

Feb 21, 2023 @ 11:41am

Originally posted by Generic Player:
No, it is not.

I kind of agree. I put this game down after 10 hours on console. The jokes are annoying and the characters blabber on constantly. I dont know what this new trend is of games trying to be edgy and appeal to Gen Z. Its like now that all the boomers have retired and Millennials have taken over. Games have gotten more annoying , woke and cringey across the industry. Border Lands 3, Forespoken, and Saint's Row being prime examples. You are better off playing Destiny 2 for free. I might might get this on pc again and try to press through with voices turned off but its pretty cringey.

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psytic

Feb 21, 2023 @ 11:48am

Originally posted by Soddom79:
Originally posted by steven1mac:
I ended up buying it when the Ultimate Edition hit 20, I rarely buy any game for more than that.

I remember a time when a full game at release was in that 20 bucks price range. And there was one (good!) Addon a year later (for less than the base game, of course)

Gamegear is especially nasty in their DLC bullshittery. Adds 1% more "content" and take 33-50% of the base games price for it. Luckily we live in times with an abundance of free/cheap games and weekly sales of AAA titles.

You mean Atari games ? $20 dollars in 1980 adjusted for inflation would be $72 dollars in todays money... I cant recall getting a full release non sale game for $20 bucks in the 90s or 00s. At least not in Canada.

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