9.8 hours played
Written 22 days ago
[h1]Tales from the Borderlands – 100% Completion Review[/h1]
[i]All achievements earned, all choices explored, every dialogue path tested, all character combinations unlocked[/i]
[b]Tales from the Borderlands is Telltale at its absolute best. It is fast, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt, with a clear sense of purpose that elevates both its comedy and its characters.[/b]
Set between Borderlands 2 and 3, the story follows Rhys, a Hyperion middle-manager with delusions of grandeur, and Fiona, a con artist trying to stay ahead of the next scam. Completion means replaying episodes to uncover how different dialogue choices, alliances, and key decisions affect character dynamics and final outcomes.
[b]The writing is consistently sharp.[/b]
Borderlands is usually known for noise over nuance, but here the jokes are grounded in character. The pacing gives emotional beats room to breathe. Loader Bot, Gortys, and Sasha are more than just sidekicks. Completing all dialogue paths reveals how much care went into building those relationships.
[b]Choice and consequence are handled with restraint.[/b]
Not every decision changes the plot, but they always change tone. Dialogue can shift from tense to hilarious with a single line. Every playthrough feels fresh when you lean into different personalities.
Art direction carries the visual identity with bold colors and sharp silhouettes. Licensed music tracks give the episode structure real punch, with each intro and outro leaving a strong impression.
Tales from the Borderlands respects its world by reimagining what it can be.