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Borderlands 2 is a loot, shooter and action game
developed by Gearbox Software, Aspyr (Mac) and Aspyr (Linux)
and published by Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux) and 2K.
Released on September 20th 2012 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux
in 8 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish - Spain, Korean and Traditional Chinese.
It has received 295,218 reviews of which 272,900 were positive and 22,318 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. 😍
The game is currently priced at 7.49€ on Steam with a 75% discount, but you can find it for 0.99€ on Gamivo.
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System requirements
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Windows
- OS *: Windows XP SP3
- Processor: 2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor
- Memory: 2 GB(XP)/ 2 GB(Vista)
- Hard Disk Space: 13 GB free
- Video Memory: 256 MB
- Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8500 /ATI Radeon HD 2600
- Sound: DirectX 9.0c Compatible
- Other Requirements:Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, DirectX 9, Microsoft .NET 4 Framework, Visual C++ Redistributable 2005, Visual C++ Redistributable 2008, Visual C++ Redistributable 2010, and AMD CPU Drivers (XP Only/AMD Only)
MacOS
- OS: 10.12 (Sierra)
- Processor: 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (Dual-Core)
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Hard Disk Space: 13 GB
- Video Memory: 256 MB
- Video Card: ATI Radeon HD 2600 / NVidia Geforce 8800/ Intel HD 3000
- Additional: Macintosh mouse and keyboard. Borderlands 2 supports both the Xbox 360 wired gamepad AND the PlayStation 3 Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller
- NOTICE: It is possible for Mac and PC to become out of sync during updates. Within this short time period, Mac users will only be able to play other Mac users.
- NOTICE: This game is not supported on volumes formatted as Mac OS Extended (Case Sensitive)
- NOTICE: The following video chipsets are unsupported for Borderlands 2: ATI RADEON HD 2400, NVIDIA 8600m, NVIDIA 9400m, 9600m, Intel Integrated GMA 950, Intel Integrated x3100
NOTICE:The Mac version is only available in English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish.
Linux
Operating System: SteamOS, Ubuntu 14.04
CPU Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad, AMD Phenom II X4
CPU Speed: 2.4GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Hard Disk Space: 13 GB
Video Card (NVidia): Geforce 260
Video Memory (VRam): 1GB
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Don't meet the above requirements? That doesn't mean your configuration wont run Borderlands 2. Visit the Borderlands 2 community page to share your experience with other Linux players and learn about how to send bugs to Aspyr. Your feedback will help us improve Borderlands 2 Linux and future AAA Linux releases!
NOTICE: Intel Integrated video chipsets and ATI chipsets are currently unsupported for Borderlands 2 Linux.
NOTICE:The Linux version is only available in English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish.
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CPU Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad, AMD Phenom II X4
CPU Speed: 2.4GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Hard Disk Space: 13 GB
Video Card (NVidia): Geforce 260
Video Memory (VRam): 1GB
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Don't meet the above requirements? That doesn't mean your configuration wont run Borderlands 2. Visit the Borderlands 2 community page to share your experience with other Linux players and learn about how to send bugs to Aspyr. Your feedback will help us improve Borderlands 2 Linux and future AAA Linux releases!
NOTICE: Intel Integrated video chipsets and ATI chipsets are currently unsupported for Borderlands 2 Linux.
NOTICE:The Linux version is only available in English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish.
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This review is based on 100% completion and 57.9 hours of gameplay. Recommendation: Would I recommend this game? Yes. This is my favourite Borderlands game out of everything in the series so far. I’ll note upfront that I haven’t played Borderlands 3 since launch or Tales from the Borderlands yet, so I won’t comment on those. I also have a bit of nostalgia tied to this title, having played it years ago. That said, this is still very much classic Borderlands – goofy humour mixed with solid gameplay and a surprisingly decent story. The story is easy to follow, and even though it introduces a new team of heroes, it doesn’t feel out of place. It fits nicely into the flow established by Borderlands 1 and The Pre-Sequel . The new cast is fun and entertaining, and the narrative content is handled well. It still has the usual Borderlands silliness, but it also carries a more serious tone with a bit of grit behind it. It’s not perfect, but overall the story is engaging and enjoyable. Visually, the game looks exactly how you’d expect a Borderlands title to look, with that signature gritty, comic-book art style that I absolutely love. It’s honestly a timeless and instantly recognisable look. The colours are consistent and generally easy on the eyes, though I will say that some splash effects – like toxic damage – can be a bit jarring at times. Overall though, the visuals hold up really well. The sound design and audio are also solid across the board, and the voice acting is mostly very well done. Gameplay-wise, it’s classic Borderlands . The core gunplay is strong, and there’s loads of variety when it comes to weapons, abilities, modifiers, and builds – especially if you’re playing with all the DLC included. If you’ve played previous games in the series, you’ll know exactly what to expect here. I played almost entirely solo, only jumping into co-op for a few challenges and achievements, and I had a great time. That said, this is definitely a “better with friends” kind of game, so keep that in mind. One thing worth mentioning: I’ve seen reports online of people having their characters ruined in random online games. Some players use save editors like Gibbed to give others max level, overpowered gear, insane stats, or huge amounts of currency without asking – which can completely kill the experience if you weren’t expecting it. If you want to avoid that, I’d strongly recommend sticking to solo play or pre-formed co-op groups rather than jumping in with randoms. On that note, this is an older game, and tools like Gibbed do exist. It’s a save editor that lets you change levels, stats, gear, missions, and more. If that’s your thing, just be aware that it can seriously ruin the sense of progression and overall enjoyment. I’m also not sure what the current stance is on bans or restrictions for using this kind of software, so do your own research if you’re considering it. The DLC adds more of what you’d expect from Borderlands , and for the most part, it’s solid. Each DLC brings its own storylines, weapons, bosses, and areas, which adds a good number of extra hours whether you’re playing solo or with friends. That said, not all DLC is equal. Personally, I really didn’t enjoy Sir Hammerlock’s Big Game Hunt , which I found to be a complete slog. Mileage will definitely vary, but overall the DLC is decent – especially if you get it all bundled together. All in all, this is a great game with a ton of content, especially if you pick it up as part of a bundle. I personally grabbed the Borderlands Collection: Pandora’s Box during a deep sale and got every game and DLC for well under the base price, which I’d highly recommend doing if you can. I wouldn’t suggest buying just the base game without the DLC, as you’d be missing out on a huge chunk of content. If you can’t get everything at once, I’d honestly say wait until you can. Achievements: DLC is required for 100% completion. There are also a couple of achievements that require another player, and a fair number that rely heavily on RNG. On top of that, there are a few missable achievements you’ll want to be aware of before starting. Those are the main things to keep in mind going in. Achievement-wise, this is a serious grind, so be prepared for that. You’ll need to complete every quest in the base game and all DLC to unlock several achievements. You’ll also be at the mercy of RNG for certain drops and spawns, so mileage will vary a lot from player to player. For the most part, you can work through achievements at your own pace, so you don’t strictly need a guide. That said, since this is an older game, there are plenty of solid guides available. If you want something reliable to make sure you don’t miss anything, I’d recommend the TrueAchievements guide. At the very least, familiarise yourself with the missable achievements in both the base game and the “Commander Lilith & the Fight for Sanctuary” DLC. You can see that guide [url= https://www.trueachievements.com/game/Borderlands-2/walkthrough] Here. From my own experience, there are a few important things worth calling out for achievement hunters. While most achievements can be done solo, you will need another player for a couple of them – specifically Challenge Accepted and Friendship Rules . Before you start, make sure the other player is added through the in-game SHiFT system, otherwise Friendship Rules won’t unlock properly. Once that’s sorted, all you need to do is: [*]Revive them 5 times [*]Complete 1 trade [*]Win 1 duel Aside from those, everything else – including bosses – can be done solo, especially if you make use of known cheese spots. That said, having another player can make things much easier, as some bosses can be pretty rough. The last thing you absolutely need to keep in mind is a specific named loot robot that must be killed at least once on the character you’re doing everything on. This is required for one of the challenges tied to Challenge Accepted. The robot is Jimmy J3KN5 (Jenkins) , and it’s an absolute nightmare to spawn naturally. In my case, I didn’t see him once in over 50 hours of normal gameplay. I highly recommend using the “Doctor’s Orders” quest method to spawn him. Trying to find him in the open world can be incredibly frustrating – I personally spent over 6 hours actively farming him with no luck before switching methods. Other than the sheer grind – which can range anywhere from 60 to 160 hours, depending heavily on luck and skill – the achievements aren’t too bad overall. For more in-depth yet straight-to-the-point reviews, feel free to check out my curator page [url= https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45595645/] here.
The best game of the series to date. The story you get to follow has incredible writing. So much better than any of the games that followed this one. Handsome Jack is one of the greatest characters. You love to hate him, so to speak! This game treats EVERY character that you love with respect and provides them with proper writing and appropriate levels of silliness to seriousness. Unlike Borderlands 3. This game is the peak of Borderlands. They've yet to top themselves in terms of writing and storytelling. Gameplay may have improved, but the story of Borderlands as a whole is now simply a shadow of its former self. They're simply unable to capture the same feeling that Borderlands 2 offers. If you're only going to play one Borderlands title, make it this one. All this being said, yes.. Randy Pitchford still sucks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Borderlands 2 is currently priced at 7.49€ on Steam.
Yes, Borderlands 2 is currently available at a 75% discount. You can purchase it for 7.49€ on Steam.
Yes, Borderlands 2 received 272,900 positive votes out of a total of 295,218 achieving an impressive rating of 9.15.
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Borderlands 2 was developed by Gearbox Software, Aspyr (Mac) and Aspyr (Linux) and published by Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux) and 2K.
Yes, Borderlands 2 is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Yes, Borderlands 2 is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
Yes, Borderlands 2 is playable and fully supported on Linux.
This information about Borderlands 2 is not available yet.
This information about Borderlands 2 is not available yet.
No, Borderlands 2 does not support VR.
Borderlands 2 offers both single-player and multi-player modes.
Borderlands 2 includes Co-op mode where you can team up with friends.
Yes, there are 5 DLCs available for Borderlands 2. Explore additional content available for Borderlands 2 on Steam.
No, Borderlands 2 does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Yes, Borderlands 2 supports Remote Play on Phone, Remote Play on Tablet and Remote Play on TV. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Borderlands 2 is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Borderlands 2.
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Game modes
Multiplayer
Features
Online players
8,551
Developer
Gearbox Software,
Aspyr (Mac),
Aspyr (Linux)
Publisher
Aspyr (Mac),
Aspyr (Linux),
2K
Release
20 Sep 2012
Platforms
Remote Play
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