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Borderlands: The Secret Armory of General Knoxx

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9.4 User Score:

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Based on 25 critic reviews
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Game Info

Publisher: 2K Games

Developer: Gearbox Software

Genre(s): First-Person Shooter, Action, Role-Playing Game

Players: 4

ESRB Rating: M (Mature)

Release Date: February 23, 2010

Summary

(Downloadable Content) Borderlands goes to ELEVEN! You may have seen some games raise their level cap by 5, or maybe even 10, but with The Crimson Lance Assassination Squads wreaking havoc and Crawmerax the Invincible being all invulnerable and stuff we knew you'd need more than just 10. And that's why Borderlands goes to ELEVEN! The Secret Armory of General Knoxx is an add-on pack for Borderlands that adds new guns, new Class Mods, new vehicles, new missions, new enemy types, and increases the level cap to 61. [Xbox.com]

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GamePro

The overall attention in the Secret Armory is impressive, and the quirks that made the main game so memorable are definitely present here.

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Gaming Nexus

If you enjoyed Borderlands in its fullest and were hoping there was a way to extend the game-time without necessarily plunging into a second playthrough or a new character, The Secret Armory of General Knoxx is just that continuation you were looking for.

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BigPond GameArena

The Secret Armory of General Knoxx is by far one of the best pieces of DLC out there and will give you a minimum of ten hours of gameplay, significantly more if you want to hit the new level cap, and with more Borderlands DLC on the way, they certainly know what the fans want, and how to deliver the goods.

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Multiplayer.it

General Knoxx is exactly the kind of DLC that the fans of Borderlands were hoping for: a brand new set of missions with new enemies, locations and loots. The high difficulty setting, especially on the second run, makes this DLC perfect for those who reached the previous level cap.

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Eurogamer

The truth is, when it comes to DLC, nobody is doing this stuff as well as Gearbox's team at the moment.

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GameSpot

This lengthy add-on is filled with so much humor, action, and looting satisfaction that it could very well be the highlight of all your Pandoran adventures.

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ZTGameDomain

The new content makes the game feel fresh once again, and the size and scope are absolutely amazing when you consider this is a download-only expansion. It is sad that this may in fact be the final DLC for the game, but if it is, what an incredible way to go out.

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IGN

This is by far the best of the three add-ons for the core game, and the most fun I had since I completed the main game last year.

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Extreme Gamer

Compared to the other two DLC offerings for Borderlands, ‘The Secret Armory of General Knoxx’ is the one I would recommend for anyone who haven’t jumped into any of the new content yet. Not only does ‘General Knoxx’ expand on the ending of the original game, but it offers up a number of new tweaks that work in everyone’s favour.

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3DJuegos

The Secret Armory of General Knoxx does a great job of both extending the Borderlands gameplay and bringing new elements like creatures, weapons and the new level cap.

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Gamervision

In this third pack of downloadable content, Gearbox more than makes up for the missteps of Mad Moxxi's Underdome Riot, emptying out Pandora's pockets onto the Vault Hunters in a big way.

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GameTrailers

The Secret Armory of General Knoxx succeeds in not just adding to the Borderlands experience, but improving it in almost every area. There's a ton of fresh content for just 10 bucks. If you're still playing Borderlands, or have been looking for a reason to jump back in, don't pass it up.

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Destructoid

To put this DLC’s quality in concrete terms: I’ll be hard-pressed to hoof it back to Fyrestone after getting a taste of the superior T-bone Junction.

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Gameplanet

It's a case of third time's a charm for this DLC. Simply put, it's a must-buy for any Borderlands fan.

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Gamer Limit

All in all, The Secret Armory of General Knoxx is a vast improvement over its two older DLC siblings.

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Games Master UK

The best DLC available for Borderlands - An absolute must-buy for fans. [May 2010, p.83]

Digital Chumps

No Borderlands fan should be without The Secret Armory of General Knoxx.

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GameShark

General Knoxx may suffer some as a result of all of the fiddling, but in the missteps you can see the start of something bigger than what Borderlands was originally intended to be.

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MS Xbox World

However, even with this rather cumbersome fault, the Secret Armory of General Knoxx is one of the best add-ons we’ll see this year for Borderlands or any other game, making it well worth the price of admission.

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Giant Bomb

Between the core missions and the side stuff, you could easily spend another 10 hours or more going through General Knoxx.

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Eurogamer Italy

With The Secret Armory of General Knoxx, Gearbox injects new life into one of the most addictive and brilliant digital worlds of 2009. New stories and missions, different vehicles, large maps and crazy characters can give Borderlands lovers a fair amount of playtime. Must buy for mercenaries, Crypt hunters and... claptraps!

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Meristation

The Secret Armory of General Knoxx is a huge addition to Borderlands and delivers new enemy types, new weapons, new quests, new vehicles and rises the level cap to 61. Last but not least, it offers the chance to face the most dangerous enemy we've ever found in the game. Great fun and a good epilogue to one of the sleeper blockbusters of last year.

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Armchair Empire

The steep level curve remains the biggest hurdle for Borderlands players, as being even three levels below an enemy will result in mismatched battles that usually won’t end in your favor. For players still under 30 and have yet to complete the main mission, it would be best to hold off on the DLC.

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Gamereactor Sweden

A really huge expansion to Borderlands that feels a little bit like a missed opportunity. But all the tedious transportation and rather dull enemies can't hide the fact that there really is a lot to do here, and that the new vehicles are good fun. In the end, General Knoxx is recommended for all of you who have missed the adventures on Pandora.

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Gaming Age

It is funny, but the fact that it is so big makes large portions of the game seem like a boring chore.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 9.4 (out of 10) based on 13 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Ryan J gave it a10:
I just finished the Armory on Playthrough 1 with a lvl. 50 character. There were several points at which I either died or almost died. Knoxx himself is one of the most thrilling and satisfying boss fights I've played in a while. I fear the 2nd Playthrough, only because I'm going to run out of money trying to conquer this massive, well-made add-on.

A J gave it a10:
Amazing. Best value for money gaming I ever paid for. Gearbox improved the game in everyway that it needed improving, and then some. There’s so much to do, it feels like a full blown expansion pack at times. I would even say that it’s a major improvement over the original game, and that was pretty awesome in its own right anyway. New vehicles, new gear and guns, tons of new enemies, new tactics, vastly improved story. I highly recommend this DLC, it’s a must buy for any Borderlands owner.

Jimmy N gave it a9:
Easily the best DLC for borderlands to date, there's tons of missions, a higher level cap, new enemies, and plenty to explore. It would receive a perfect 10 from me if it weren't for the fact that there's only one transit pole in the entire area and you have to do A LOT of backtracking at times.

Nate B gave it an8:
Tons of fresh content, new missions, maps, great humor, weapons and the raised level cap is a giant plus. I had to subtract two points due to the number of glitches (I've fallen through the world 3 times now), lack of fast transit system (just like in Zombie Island...it's really annoying to turn in a mission only to get a new one that requires you to drive/walk 10 minutes back to where you *just* were) and the ease of death while driving around. All things considered though this feels like a massive apology for the underwhelming Underdome DLC and is easily worth your $10.

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