Borderlands: The Handsome Collection

The Handsome Collection targets a very specific type of Borderlands fan, but for the intended audience, it's a great buy.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Guide
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Product details

  • Two critically acclaimed Borderlands games in one package – experience Handsome Jack’s rise to power in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel and his reign as maniacal Hyperion CEO in Borderlands 2.
  • Over $100 in value and hundreds of hours of gameplay: includes all campaign add-ons, playable character packs, level cap upgrades, and assorted combat arenas previously released as downloadable content for both titles, plus dozens of additional character customizations.
  • Borderlands: The Handsome Collection supports four different players on a SINGLE split screen – next generation power fully utilized!
  • Pick up right where you left off! Transfer your Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, or PS Vita save files onto next-gen with cross-save.
  • Explore the mayhem filled world of Pandora and its moon in amazing high definition with smooth high performance frame rates never before seen in Borderlands on consoles.
  • With over 55 editorial awards, enjoy the most critically acclaimed franchise to ever include butt-slamming and a diamond pony.

PROS

+ Contains two great games
+ tons of content for the price
+ noticeable graphical improvements
+ expanded co-op features

CONS

- Inconsistent frame rate in multiplayer
- no new or original content

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Guide on March 31, 2015
The Handsome Collection targets a very specific type of Borderlands fan, but for the intended audience, it's a great buy.
80
By TrustedReviews on April 01, 2015
And while the occasional periods of slow-down represent an annoyance,
80
By IGN on March 24, 2015
Minor quibbles aside, The Handsome Collection is a great package for any console-bound Borderlands fan. The fact that it collects every piece of DLC for both games, the majority of which is of very high quality, plus the fact that you can carry your last-gen saves and characters over, makes it a good pickup for returning fans and a great pickup for new ones. [poilib element="accentDivider"]
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