Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows XP / Vista Processeur : 2.4 GHz ou équivalent Mémoire vive : 1 Go de RAM (2 Go recommandés pour Vista) Carte graphique : Carte comportant 256 Mo de RAM vidéo ou mieux (GeForce 7 ou supérieure / Radeon R8xx série) Disque dur : Au moins 8 Go d'espace disque disponible Son : Carte son compatible Windows
Borderlands Game of the Year
Nostalgia fuels the experience, with 25 mentions of the series' classic charm. Overall the game enjoys a Very Positive Steam rating, 90% positive across 31,872 reviews, and 84% positive among post‑release reviewers.
What it's about: Get ready for the mind blowing insanity! Play as one of four trigger-happy mercenaries and take out everything that stands in your way! With its addictive action, frantic first-person shooter combat, massive arsenal of weaponry, RPG elements and four-player co-op, Borderlands is a breakthrough experience that challenges all the...
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 140 | 116 | 4 | 20 |
| Story / writing | 51 | 23 | 10 | 18 |
| Graphics / art | 33 | 26 | 1 | 6 |
| Performance | 22 | 14 | 0 | 8 |
| Content / longevity | 22 | 13 | 0 | 9 |
| Audio / music | 17 | 14 | 0 | 3 |
| Multiplayer | 17 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| Value for money | 13 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| Interface / UX | 11 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| Stability / bugs | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 36 h on median; those who dislike it: 25 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 80 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 23 % of players.
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Strengths
- Gameplay dominates praise: 116 positive mentions out of 140.
- Co‑op multiplayer is lauded: 16 positive mentions out of 17.
- Graphics receive strong approval: 26 positive mentions out of 33.
- Audio scores well: 14 positive mentions out of 17.
- Players who invest >25 h are especially satisfied: 87% positive among 283 reviewers.
Weaknesses
- Performance draws criticism: 8 negative mentions out of 22.
- Bugs are a pain point: 10 negative mentions out of 10.
- Price perception is low: 3 positive versus 10 negative mentions.
- User interface frustrates: 9 negative mentions out of 11.
Who is it for?
Fans of fast‑paced looter‑shooter action RPGs who enjoy cooperative play and a heavy dose of franchise nostalgia will find plenty to love.
Is Borderlands Game of the Year worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 90% of 31,872 Steam reviews are positive (player score 84/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates praise. Current price: 29,99€.
Verdict
Borderlands Game of the Year delivers the series' signature loot‑filled chaos with strong gameplay and multiplayer, earning a very positive community response. Technical glitches and UI rough edges keep it from a flawless rating, so players tolerant of occasional performance issues will get the most out of it.
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