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  1. Feb 24, 2017
    4
    Another disappointment from Ubisoft. The thing that kills this game the most is peer-to-peer connection. How can such a huge company as Ubisoft tell us to f*ck off and not create dedicated servers for an AAA title like this? Another minus, just like any other Ubisoft title - Uplay. It's awful! This game will most likely be dead and have no playerbase in a couple of months. You'll see. 4/10
  2. Feb 23, 2017
    5
    Just a fast call from me - the game would be great if not for the extremely bad servers and disconnection problems. Matchmaking also works very bad - newbie players usually have to face experienced players that devote more than 5h every day to this game. I also dont like the perks - the game is called "For HONOR" and getting shot by an arrow that requires no skill for 2/3 hp is no fun andJust a fast call from me - the game would be great if not for the extremely bad servers and disconnection problems. Matchmaking also works very bad - newbie players usually have to face experienced players that devote more than 5h every day to this game. I also dont like the perks - the game is called "For HONOR" and getting shot by an arrow that requires no skill for 2/3 hp is no fun and definetely not an honorable fight. On the other hand, fighting mechanics are great, the game requires a lot of skill and knowledge and graphics is pretty too. Still, I got so frustrated by the server that I made this account solely to rate this as "average" cause Ubisoft seriously doesnt give a sh*t about us players delivering those servers... Expand
  3. Feb 23, 2017
    10
    Good example of a good game. Game have some issues with ping and servers, but it not affect the game performance and experience. Eteor..........................................
  4. Feb 23, 2017
    6
    Full of useless design to make the controlling system complicated, Even that, it still represents limited combat tactics. Thats not how an action or fighting game works men.

    Lack of unity controlling principle. Since you guys making a multiple heroes game, dont you even thought about that? There are only 12 heroes for now. If people can not figure out how to fight without read the
    Full of useless design to make the controlling system complicated, Even that, it still represents limited combat tactics. Thats not how an action or fighting game works men.

    Lack of unity controlling principle. Since you guys making a multiple heroes game, dont you even thought about that?
    There are only 12 heroes for now.
    If people can not figure out how to fight without read the sheet and watched the video of his current opponent. How about 20 heroes? 50 heroes? more than 100?
    Is it an action game or a memorization game?
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  5. Feb 23, 2017
    2
    AAA game and p2p servers, unbalanced matchmaking makes new players playing against advanced. Ubisoft you failed me. Gameplay is overall good but technically unacceptable for triple A company.
  6. Feb 22, 2017
    1
    Score: 1 becouse when game lack so much content and tehnical dificulities p2p net , i dont know how others can play this repetitive game, i lost my interest after some beta 3-4h. there thothing to do, after some hours just boring game.
    My advice, wait till price drop till 5$ or Free to Play starts like Evolve. What score Gamespot give for Evolve,remember plz, this game is same category
  7. Feb 22, 2017
    8
    I was very skeptical to buy this game as I always tend to choose good games due to the limited time I have to do so. Anyway, I did and I have been positively surprised.
    I read many bad reviews regarding connection problems. I am happy to say that I have no suffered of that, thankfully and I have enjoyed it a lot. I have just finished one campaign and the rest of my time I have been
    I was very skeptical to buy this game as I always tend to choose good games due to the limited time I have to do so. Anyway, I did and I have been positively surprised.
    I read many bad reviews regarding connection problems. I am happy to say that I have no suffered of that, thankfully and I have enjoyed it a lot. I have just finished one campaign and the rest of my time I have been dueling on-line. I have had a lot of fun with this game. I never write reviews but I thought this game deserved a little of my time to make justice of it
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  8. Feb 21, 2017
    0
    I know Ubisoft is a console pleb company, from the comments that 30 fps is more cinematic, But Peer 2 Peer in 2017? What is this call of duty? Indie Games have less lag than this.

    Campaign is basically a long tutorial for the multiplayer, but the most fun i had in the game( as multiplayer sucked) Game is extremely repetitive and lacking content not to mention MICROTRANSACTIONS IN A
    I know Ubisoft is a console pleb company, from the comments that 30 fps is more cinematic, But Peer 2 Peer in 2017? What is this call of duty? Indie Games have less lag than this.

    Campaign is basically a long tutorial for the multiplayer, but the most fun i had in the game( as multiplayer sucked)

    Game is extremely repetitive and lacking content not to mention MICROTRANSACTIONS IN A FULL PRICED GAMMEEEEE.
    i guess pick up if you don't mind being screwed by p2p connection when in a game that requires the reaction times.

    Ubisoft one of the biggest companies and you can't even provide dedicated servers? Shame on you!
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  9. Feb 21, 2017
    7
    My opinion, the game is pretty good but the thing is.... all games should have an offline play, simple because where I live the internet connection is not so good and if I can play 2 matches without getting kicked out I'm happy. Second thing is that the game is to expensive now, because 60$ games for me must have a good
    story and a good multiplayer. Altogether the game is worth playing.
  10. Feb 20, 2017
    0
    This is like deformed brother of the game Chivalry Medieval Warfare.
    Peer to Peer servers in 2017 is something that nobody should even take seriously.
    But don't worry, you can still buy season pass from day 1.

    Seriously Ubisoft, F*** off.
  11. Feb 20, 2017
    8
    For honor is an experience you will have most likely, never experienced before.Its different enough from fighting games to warrant that at least. It is a game that will draw out your inner competitive demon whicghg you either forgot was there, or never knew was there.

    The game is kinda rough still, many quality of life stalwarts are glaringly absent, and the P2P situation is not ideal
    For honor is an experience you will have most likely, never experienced before.Its different enough from fighting games to warrant that at least. It is a game that will draw out your inner competitive demon whicghg you either forgot was there, or never knew was there.

    The game is kinda rough still, many quality of life stalwarts are glaringly absent, and the P2P situation is not ideal in the least.

    So will this game be a Multiplayer classic ? That depends on when/IF Ranked mode is added. This game feeds off of players competitive spirit, and that spirit cannot be cultivated without a ranked mode.
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  12. Feb 19, 2017
    4
    Everything else could be amazing (it's good, but not amazing), and the lack of dedicated servers is atrocious. We are supposed to pay $100 for a full game that still has microtransactions on top of that AND it doesn't have dedicated servers. That's a HARD PASS.
  13. Feb 19, 2017
    10
    Maybe the best Ubisoft game of the last years!!! I recommend it to everyone that wants a new experience combat.
    Its pros are the realistic environment, the individuality of each hero, a story mode that helps you master each hero game style, many pvp modes, modes against "better than players" bots, colorful environments, lots of customization for every hero, different play-styles and the
    Maybe the best Ubisoft game of the last years!!! I recommend it to everyone that wants a new experience combat.
    Its pros are the realistic environment, the individuality of each hero, a story mode that helps you master each hero game style, many pvp modes, modes against "better than players" bots, colorful environments, lots of customization for every hero, different play-styles and the lust for blood on the battlefield.
    The p2p connection is still an issue for this game, but it depends on the players connection and nat type they have. So i wouldn't call it a Ubisoft's fault.
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  14. Feb 19, 2017
    1
    tried to play it. constant network connection problems and lag makes it unplayable. overall duell is boring, people push you down somewhere, great. dominion and deathmatch is all about 2x1 or 3x1 or 4x1 and connection problems. you want to join a game, 10 min of searching, no matchmaking, then during combat loading times, lag and as i mentioned git gud. great game, deinstalled it after 7 hours.
  15. Feb 19, 2017
    6
    Confusing to say the least. Completely lost at first, there is no explanation, whatever happened to manuals on how to navigate and play the game. Now they just launch and let you float around and figure out whats going on hoping someone will post a video online. Well here is a tip devs, why dont you make a video on youtube on how you want people to play the game. You know, like anConfusing to say the least. Completely lost at first, there is no explanation, whatever happened to manuals on how to navigate and play the game. Now they just launch and let you float around and figure out whats going on hoping someone will post a video online. Well here is a tip devs, why dont you make a video on youtube on how you want people to play the game. You know, like an official walk through. Anyway, im at lvl 4 being paired with lvl 27s in duels, crazy. The AI bots are near impossible to beat. Navigation through the menus is horrendous. Its just a CF right now, the game has promise and great looks and a good idea if they can make it work, Expand
  16. Feb 18, 2017
    4
    I applaud Ubisoft for trying something different, but this was way off the mark for a "triple A" game from a major developer. The game is incredibly repetitive and boring - I literally almost fell asleep playing through the campaign. Overwatch could be viewed similarly at launch, but it was fun and vibrant and the servers didn't crash constantly! I returned the game, however if you areI applaud Ubisoft for trying something different, but this was way off the mark for a "triple A" game from a major developer. The game is incredibly repetitive and boring - I literally almost fell asleep playing through the campaign. Overwatch could be viewed similarly at launch, but it was fun and vibrant and the servers didn't crash constantly! I returned the game, however if you are into fighting games but want something different give it a go. Just don't expect to be entertained for days, and don't get sucked in by people voting 10/10 - that's ridiculous. Expand
  17. Feb 18, 2017
    1
    Amazing graphics, but the game play is clunky, repetitive, and suffering from the connectivity issues that many have mentioned. Does it deserve a 2/10? Possibly not, but it sure as heck doesn't deserve anything over a 5/10 so consider this a balancing score to help bring the overall score down to the 4/10 that I feel the game actually deserves. Overpriced, overhyped garbage that is beingAmazing graphics, but the game play is clunky, repetitive, and suffering from the connectivity issues that many have mentioned. Does it deserve a 2/10? Possibly not, but it sure as heck doesn't deserve anything over a 5/10 so consider this a balancing score to help bring the overall score down to the 4/10 that I feel the game actually deserves. Overpriced, overhyped garbage that is being deceptively reviewed by blind fan boys. Ignore the 10/10s and save your money for something else. Trust me. Expand
  18. Feb 18, 2017
    9
    This game has extremely fun multiplayer and a surprisingly well done (but short) campaign.

    The real beauty of this game is the combat system and dueling. It's really addictive to play 1v1 games. I think the game would do much better if it used this strength more often. For example, 4v4 and 2v2s allow teaming up against 1 enemy. There are systems in the game to buff players fighting
    This game has extremely fun multiplayer and a surprisingly well done (but short) campaign.

    The real beauty of this game is the combat system and dueling. It's really addictive to play 1v1 games. I think the game would do much better if it used this strength more often. For example, 4v4 and 2v2s allow teaming up against 1 enemy. There are systems in the game to buff players fighting multiple enemies, but it would really be more fun if there were gamemodes or even abilities where you could have a zone where only 1 member of each team is allowed in at once.
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  19. Feb 18, 2017
    8
    While For Honor is an excellent game as far as gameplay goes, it does have some dents in its armor. The "P2P" component of the multiplayer can ruin immersion when the "host" leaves the game for whatever reason. Launch was a bit buggy with some of those bugs to still be addressed (though some are being fixed in an upcoming patch).

    The combat system flows well and each hero has its own
    While For Honor is an excellent game as far as gameplay goes, it does have some dents in its armor. The "P2P" component of the multiplayer can ruin immersion when the "host" leaves the game for whatever reason. Launch was a bit buggy with some of those bugs to still be addressed (though some are being fixed in an upcoming patch).

    The combat system flows well and each hero has its own style and feel making for a very different experience for each one. There is a certain level of satisfaction when going up against an opponent of equal or greater skill and coming out on top without cheesing a fight using environmental hazards. Dominion, Elimination, and Skirmish modes feel like a good battle between 8 people split into two teams of four. The Duel (1v1) and Brawl (2v2) modes feel awesome when connections to other players aren't an issue. There is almost an unspoken code of honor for most players in 2v2 that it is left to duels to see who comes out on top before attacking again.

    When playing against the AI it presents a bit of a challenge as players tend to stick to a few combinations for their heroes while the AI uses everything at its disposal. If you are doing a complete AI match including bots on your side in Dominion and Deathmatch the bots for whatever reason like to lay there dead instead of respawning when it becomes available.

    Everything said For Honor is an excellent looking game with great combat, however the "P2P" component leaves something to be desired when it comes to this kind of system that requires precise timing. I wouldn't say that I can justify paying full price for this game, however if you can find it on sale somewhere it is worth picking up and having some fun burying an axe into someone's skull or slicing someone's head off with your sword.
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  20. Feb 18, 2017
    0
    The game as single player is fun, but when you want to try multiplayer it is awful.

    I am unable to play the game without getting network problems all the time because of p2p choice. Unable sometimes to group up with friends because disconnecting or not even accepting groups. There is a continuous synchronising problem. Matchmaking broken. Hackers and unbalanced classes. Toxic community.
    The game as single player is fun, but when you want to try multiplayer it is awful.

    I am unable to play the game without getting network problems all the time because of p2p choice. Unable sometimes to group up with friends because disconnecting or not even accepting groups. There is a continuous synchronising problem. Matchmaking broken. Hackers and unbalanced classes. Toxic community.

    There are topics and topics of people unhappy about the product. I am really disappointed by the lack of care for a software that is full of frustrating experience, technically and as well unable to anticipate or report the bad behaviour of a lot of players (like disconnecting when losing, or insulting during a match and unable to report)
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  21. Feb 17, 2017
    2
    Played for a day, now I'm bored. No reason to keep playing. Classes are dull, balance is terrible, online play never works. Ubisoft really dropped the ball on this one.
  22. Feb 17, 2017
    8
    If not for this games AWFUL netowrk/P2P issues, I would give this amazing game 10/10 without a second thought, and white knight nerd rage at all these people giving it negative reviews. However, that is a significant aspect of the game, so I have to dock it points as well. You guys, have GOT to start providing servers for AAA titles.... was saving that money by cheaping out on dedicatedIf not for this games AWFUL netowrk/P2P issues, I would give this amazing game 10/10 without a second thought, and white knight nerd rage at all these people giving it negative reviews. However, that is a significant aspect of the game, so I have to dock it points as well. You guys, have GOT to start providing servers for AAA titles.... was saving that money by cheaping out on dedicated servers really worth all these negative reviews UBISOFT??? Apart from those issues though, This is proving to be an original, innovative take on melee combat, and I am a big supporter. Expand
  23. Feb 17, 2017
    5
    PSA!

    Do not play this game with keyboard and mouse. Your performance in pvp will be significantly lower than that of someone using controller. It doesn't really matter if all you do is 4v4 Dominion, but if you want to be good at 1v1 and 2v2, you really need the best possible control scheme, and that is the controller, not the kb&mouse.
  24. Feb 17, 2017
    10
    Game is really good. It gives intense feel of battle, adrenaline waves and rewards u well for winning, Yes, some have problems with connection, but i dont, Everything works perfect for me. So if u up for battle thrill - dont miss this game. And dont listen poor kids,
  25. Feb 16, 2017
    6
    This game shows so much promise. The fighting is a new and brilliant take on an old classic style. In the heat of battle, reaction comes down to the milliseconds between blocking a blow and being hit. That being said, this game is a 6 at this point due to the choice for Peer-ro-Peer networking.

    Secondly, I feel there is a lack of content. You have duels, and the domination game
    This game shows so much promise. The fighting is a new and brilliant take on an old classic style. In the heat of battle, reaction comes down to the milliseconds between blocking a blow and being hit. That being said, this game is a 6 at this point due to the choice for Peer-ro-Peer networking.

    Secondly, I feel there is a lack of content. You have duels, and the domination game mode. If there was more to the game, say a simple king of the hill or other classic games reinvented for For Honor. This can be solved with more content later. Until then, I think it has a solid base, but needs to be changed to dedicated servers, and a few more games modes to keep it saucy.
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  26. Feb 16, 2017
    10
    Great game. It's one of those multiplayer games where you don't need a high APM but you need a fast brain, and this is the reason most stupid people don't like this game. For now there is no PvP ladder, but I hope they will get it soon. It's a really fun game, but it needs some more to be a competitive long-living esport. I hope it will become one.
  27. Feb 16, 2017
    10
    Really fun! At first I didn't think I would like it, but I had lots of fun with the game! Personally I like the Viking the best... Everything about the game is great. The servers work exceptionally well..
  28. Feb 16, 2017
    9
    I played in the closed beta and didn't like the game. I played the open beta and didn't like the game, at first.
    then suddenly, after about 3 hours of being dragged along by my friends, something changed. I was starting to grasp the combat. Now after about 20 hours of post-beta online play I can say that the game get's better the better you get. I give this game a nine for the one
    I played in the closed beta and didn't like the game. I played the open beta and didn't like the game, at first.
    then suddenly, after about 3 hours of being dragged along by my friends, something changed. I was starting to grasp the combat. Now after about 20 hours of post-beta online play I can say that the game get's better the better you get. I give this game a nine for the one emerging problem. Not the connection issues ( I have only gotten disconnected once or twice )but, the fact that people don't have honor. Seriously like 80% of people just go for throws or only team up on people. They have 1v1 and 2v2 which is good but the 4v4 elimination mode needs some sort of honor system to weed out the lame people of the world. Other than that the issues are small in my medium sized town with my second rate internet. Oh and it runs amazing. Seriously smooth optimization. Oh and the single player is totally worth playingin a single player or cooperative environment.
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  29. Feb 16, 2017
    10
    It's basically Overwatch meets Dark Souls. It's a multiplayer-focused competitive game with a lugged, heavy weight melee combat element that pulls on themes from fighting games. The difficulty curve is on par with what you'd expect from most E-Sport type games. Don't buy this for singleplayer, that's not why it exists. If you're the kind of person who enjoys competitive E-Sport type gamesIt's basically Overwatch meets Dark Souls. It's a multiplayer-focused competitive game with a lugged, heavy weight melee combat element that pulls on themes from fighting games. The difficulty curve is on par with what you'd expect from most E-Sport type games. Don't buy this for singleplayer, that's not why it exists. If you're the kind of person who enjoys competitive E-Sport type games then you'll probably enjoy this. The P2P vs Dedicated Servers argument is fine. I get it. I wish they were dedicated too. However, the P2P hasn't been an issue for me so far and connectivity seems fine. Your experience may vary. The microtransactions are purely optional for cosmetic stuff and are about on par with Overwatch in terms of free vs paid progression. In general, I highly recommend this game for exactly what it is - a great multiplayer experience with innovative combat, difficulty and presentation. If you expect anything other than that you're barking up the wrong tree. Expand
  30. Feb 16, 2017
    9
    Great game so far! Well, the story mode is ok, but the actual premise of the story is quite dumb. Great online so far, I haven't had any network issues that people have been complaining about.
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 31
  2. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. Edge Magazine
    Apr 16, 2017
    80
    It's feature-creep, in short, bloat orbiting an excellent core. In that regard, at least, For Honor is a Ubisoft game. [May 2017, p.112]
  2. Mar 31, 2017
    70
    Amazing rich gameplay that is sadly let down by an overly complex UI and hidden barely there tutorials. Sure to be a long term hit. [Issue#260, p.60]
  3. Mar 22, 2017
    84
    I did have some issues with the game servers early on, but they seem to have been ironed out. And as mentioned, the voice acting and the story mode could have fleshed out a little better. But if you look past those issues, For Honor is a wonderful title. The variation in game modes makes sure that there is something for everyone, and the maps are rotated enough to keep things fresh. The character classes allow you to choose a play style that suits you, whether it is the strength of the Heavy or the speed of the Assassin class. And with controls that are so smooth and optimised, it never seems as though any class or enemy is overpowered. So, if you excuse me, I’m going to don my armour, collect my shield and blade, and head back out to the battlefield... my team needs me.