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Tales from the Borderlands: A Telltale Game Series

Review · Adventure · PlayStation 3 · macOS · PC

Tales from the Borderlands: A Telltale Game Series

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

PlayStation 3 · macOS · PC · iOS · Nintendo Switch · Android · PlayStation 4 · Xbox 360 · Xbox One

Telltale Games · 2015

LumiScore

61/100

Good

Tales from the Borderlands: A Telltale Game Series is a narrative adventure that fosters reading comprehension, problem solving, and strategic thinking, but contains mature content.

Growth (BDS)

44

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.50
B2Social-emotional
0.53
B3Motor
0.15

Tales from the Borderlands is a narrative-driven adventure that encourages critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and understanding of consequences through player choices. It offers strong character development and cooperative elements within the story.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game contains mature content including violence, strong language, and some suggestive themes, typical of the Borderlands universe. While there are no monetization or dopamine manipulation risks, parents should be aware of the mature content.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
Avg playtime~11 hReviewedApr 2026How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is Tales from the Borderlands: A Telltale Game Series safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Tales from the Borderlands: A Telltale Game Series a LumiScore of 61/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Tales from the Borderlands: A Telltale Game Series appropriate for?

LumiKin's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Tales from the Borderlands: A Telltale Game Series, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Tales from the Borderlands: A Telltale Game Series?

LumiKin's recommended play time for Tales from the Borderlands: A Telltale Game Series is Up to 120 min/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of Tales from the Borderlands: A Telltale Game Series?

The game contains mature content including violence, strong language, and some suggestive themes, typical of the Borderlands universe. While there are no monetization or dopamine manipulation risks, parents should be aware of the mature content.