Enslaved: Odyssey to the West

 PC
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Eurogamer Germany
    Nov 18, 2013
    80
    This is, essentially, this generation's Beyond Good & Evil. A charismatic, engaging and refreshingly peculiar game that's among the most beautiful of recent years.
  2. 4P.de
    Oct 31, 2013
    80
    You might miss optimized configuration options, but otherwise you get the complete package of this soulful action-adventure.
  3. GameStar
    Dec 2, 2013
    75
    Quotation forthcoming.
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  5. CD-Action
    Jan 10, 2014
    70
    Today Enslaved is still a strong game worth getting acquainted with. [01/2014, p.67]
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  6. NZGamer
    Nov 19, 2013
    65
    Its gameplay style and combat mechanic were clearly designed with the console player in mind. When transferred to the PC, the entire experience is undercut.
  7. Gameplanet
    Nov 19, 2013
    65
    Despite some stunning art direction and a rich story complete with interesting and complex characters, Enslaved fails to provide a compelling game play experience to complement its artistic and narrative strengths.
  8. GamingTrend
    Nov 5, 2013
    65
    Enslaved is as ambitious as it is flawed. Those of you who can put up with mediocre gameplay and a lack of polish will find a touching, rewarding story heightened by top-notch cast performances. Others need not apply.
  9. Metro GameCentral
    Oct 27, 2013
    60
    It’s the gameplay which remains slave to the visuals and storytelling here, in this intriguing but shallow post-apocalyptic fable.

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 309 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 205 out of 309
  2. Mixed: 80 out of 309
  3. Negative: 24 out of 309
  1. MrZero
    Oct 28, 2013
    6
    Well this game is almost a really good game. Almost. First off, it is a pretty bad port from console to PC; shocking I know. The controlsWell this game is almost a really good game. Almost. First off, it is a pretty bad port from console to PC; shocking I know. The controls are pretty wonky using a KB and mouse. The camera is equally as bad and confusing, re-arranging the direction you need to press on a whim, depending on the angle the game suddenly throws at you. The very first message you receive when starting the game on the PC is "Be sure not to turn the CONSOLE off while auto-save icon is active." So there ...

    The game is in the same vein as (tier II) The Prince of Persia Series. However, the gameplay is extremely linear, repetitive and predictable. There's a tech-tree is that is sub par, and you use a "buddy-system" with a NPC which is meh. You issue generic commands or have to throw her across to a bridge to drop a ladder basic stuff and usually annoying.

    On the plus side Voice acting is top-notch. Music is great. Graphics are decent for being a 2010 console port (but the shadows will drive you batty) Plot is so-so; however, again, the voice acting really, really drives the story and gets you involved. Andy Serkis, aka Gollum, plays the main character and hits it out of the park. The female lead does pretty awesome too.

    All-in-all, a fun game that is worth it for a run-though; however, after its won, a pretty forgettable one. Buy it on sale from Steam or something.    … Full Review »
  2. BusterMcKnuckle
    Nov 2, 2013
    6
    The combat is fun, the voice acting is really good, and the game does look great. However I find myself constantly being frustrated by aThe combat is fun, the voice acting is really good, and the game does look great. However I find myself constantly being frustrated by a sloppy camera, insane amounts of scripted events and mini cut scenes that seem to interrupt actual game play every 2 minutes… Full Review »
  3. Startrance
    Oct 26, 2013
    10
    Really liked this game, ever since it launched on Xbox 360 and PS3 i wanted this for the PC. And they delivered a complete port for the PC,Really liked this game, ever since it launched on Xbox 360 and PS3 i wanted this for the PC. And they delivered a complete port for the PC, haven't seen any kind of bad things for the PC version, so the porting is excellent.

    Really recommend this game for anyone who likes these types of games.    … Full Review »
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