Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning

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  1. Richard_dias
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Underrated gem, I really wished this game have had more success. Great action combat (as great as non-soulslikes goes) and a cliche but good plot. Loved it back in the day!
  2. Bruninho1997
    Oct 14, 2021
    9
    Um RPG com uma ótima mistura de Hack'n Slash e que se parece muito com algum tipo de MMO.
    Muito divertido, a história é ok e a criação do personagem é bem fraca, mas o jogo é cheio de conteúdo e de missões... É algo que eu valorizo mais do que um enredo interessante pelo menos.
  3. Tabbou
    Aug 5, 2021
    8
    Je suis assez mitigé sur ce jeu, c'est un open world avec pas mal de quêtes, sorts et attaques à votre disposition, les dialogues proposent différents choix, l'histoire est sympa et on peux choisir plusieurs manières de combattre (plutot magie, corps à corps, discrétion, équilibré...) du même genre que skyrim mais en plus limité.
    Donc à choisir prenez skyrim, mais si ce jeu est en promo    Je suis assez mitigé sur ce jeu, c'est un open world avec pas mal de quêtes, sorts et attaques à votre disposition, les dialogues proposent différents choix, l'histoire est sympa et on peux choisir plusieurs manières de combattre (plutot magie, corps à corps, discrétion, équilibré...) du même genre que skyrim mais en plus limité.
    Donc à choisir prenez skyrim, mais si ce jeu est en promo ça peux être une bonne expérience ;)    … Expand
  4. kndr
    May 20, 2021
    9
    Story is interesting. You die, reborn and try to find who killed you. We are also not affected by fate, which is why they call us the fateless one. Lore is also interesting. Almost everything has a story to tell.

    It gives you nice rpg experience. Collectibles actually adds something to the game. Combat is thrilling and there are many different combos. There are many enemies to    Story is interesting. You die, reborn and try to find who killed you. We are also not affected by fate, which is why they call us the fateless one. Lore is also interesting. Almost everything has a story to tell.

    It gives you nice rpg experience.

    Collectibles actually adds something to the game.

    Combat is thrilling and there are many different combos. There are many enemies to fight and it is not just spamming.

    Special abilities are amazing. You feel like a invincible warrior.

    You can craft your own weapons and armor. You can make overpowered stuff and break the game.

    Max level is 40 and this is not enough.

    We run everywhere. There should've been horse.

    World is really special. It pleased me. The music, atmosphere, locations. It is not like other soulness open world games.    … Expand
  5. SantiPar
    Jul 27, 2020
    8
    Extremely underrated RPG. It had a rocky disastrous development fore sure, but it's a lot of fun nevertheless, you should check it out.
  6. Xeltor
    Jun 5, 2020
    10
    As an Animator and a game artist I must say this is the best game in terms of both animation and combat mechanic, this game is a bible for us in game development industry. You should watch their documentary in youtube and witness what is actually game developing is. When someone mentions this game we feel sadness inside because we know what they endured during the creation of this game.As an Animator and a game artist I must say this is the best game in terms of both animation and combat mechanic, this game is a bible for us in game development industry. You should watch their documentary in youtube and witness what is actually game developing is. When someone mentions this game we feel sadness inside because we know what they endured during the creation of this game. Fortunately they announced the remastered version (thanks nordic). Yes better than skyrim, just less open world.… Expand
  7. AlinuxOP
    Apr 7, 2020
    8
    This is the second time I've played KoA: Reckoning, but this time I managed to finish it. I've decided to give this game the rating of 8, because it isn't such a bad game and also, I respect the work of the developers, even if it wasn't put enough effort in the making of it.
    The story of the game is not simple, but not complex either. The beginning of the game is very promising, because    This is the second time I've played KoA: Reckoning, but this time I managed to finish it. I've decided to give this game the rating of 8, because it isn't such a bad game and also, I respect the work of the developers, even if it wasn't put enough effort in the making of it.
    The story of the game is not simple, but not complex either. The beginning of the game is very promising, because there is a lot mistery there... You don't know who you are, you don't know what you will do and most importantly, you don't even know who you have been, because it seems that you have been revived by some gnomish invention. The number of the main quests is very small, compared with the side quests and tasks you will have during gameplay. The game is huge, but not because of the main quests, but the side quests which are a lot, around (250-300).
    The graphic of the game is beautiful, of course, but it isn't realistic. There is kinda animated and is very similar to that of World of Warcraft. The special effects are good too.
    The customization of the character is detailed enough and the best thing is the diversity of the destinies and fates you can choose of. You can just be focused on might, finesse or sorcery, or you can combine all of this skill trees, even being a jack of all trades type of person. Moreover, after some important steps or milestones of the game, you unlock a new fate and that fates gives you other benefits. The lore of the game is immense and you can find different scattered lorestones during the world and if you can find all of some set, you receive another benefits.
    There are some things I didn't like of this game too, unfortunately. First, the slience of the protagonist, made the dialogs boring after a while. I would have wanted that the bosses to be a little more difficult, because overall, the game is very easy. The combat is easy too, that's why it got boring for me, personally, after a while.
    These being said, the game is not bad, and definitely should be played, especially by the RPG lovers. There are some missing parts of the game, but the lack of these doesn't make the game bad.    … Expand
  8. Renewall
    Apr 4, 2020
    10
    It is strange how such a seemingly simple game can create an atmosphere of a fairy tale and adventure.
  9. BlackWidow
    Jan 15, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ken Rolston, (Morrowind, Oblivion) was one of the designers for this game, so it comes as no surprise that KOAR (Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning) is good; very good. It plays a little like Fable and The Elder Scrolls, but also has its own flavor and flare. Here is my list of Pros and Cons...

    PROS:

    Very detailed world, and large.
    Nice graphics for 2012.
    Great musical scores. Fits very well.
    Decent character creation; Male & Female.
    Four Races: 2 Human, 2 Elf.
    3 main classes; Warrior, Mage and Rogue.
    Classes can be mixed to make unique classes.
    Fateweavers can reset your destiny at anytime.
    Can pick gods and goddesses to worship.
    Great Main Quest. Unique & intriguing.
    Tons of side quests. Not boring or repetitive.
    Thousands of characters to talk too.
    100+ hrs can be dumped into the MQ alone.
    Crafting. This is one of the best parts. GREAT!
    DLC adds new land, quests, a keep, & marriage.
    NPCS are voiced and it was done very well.
    One of the most bug free games I've ever played.

    CONS:

    Little to no weather effects. Takes away realism.
    Despite all the taverns, you can't order food or drink.
    There's no alignments. It's like TES IV: Oblivion.
    A level cap increase should have been added.
    Quest items sometimes get stuck in inventory.
    Sprinting forever? A fatigue meter was needed.
    Jumping from 10 story cliffs unhurt? Very odd.

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    That's about it. KOAR is a hugely underrated game and was well put together. 8/10.    … Expand
  10. Nightmare1911
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    For the year 2012 this game deserves a 10.. The story is dull lot's of characters it's really easy to forget them but the game focused on the most important thing GAMEPLAY the movements are flawless spells combos everything about it was great . The visuals in the world were amazing for that time and even today , shame this game won't live to fight another day anymore but maybe they willFor the year 2012 this game deserves a 10.. The story is dull lot's of characters it's really easy to forget them but the game focused on the most important thing GAMEPLAY the movements are flawless spells combos everything about it was great . The visuals in the world were amazing for that time and even today , shame this game won't live to fight another day anymore but maybe they will surprise us with remastered version of it or with better story.… Expand
  11. Luka1998010
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    One of the best RPG games i have ever played, hands down !

    +Lots of quests
    +The story
    +The various characters
    +A great combat system, which i hope more games would use, instead of just clicking on an NPC and pressing buttons
    +Classes
    +Great big open world
    +Level design
    +Weapon enchantment
    And much more...
  12. Vincent_Belmont
    Oct 30, 2018
    9
    The only problem I had with this game was that you could not jump. I did not understand why this game received such low marks. I thought it was great. If you liked Fable 1, or games like this, I would definitely suggest this one.
  13. Ronnie22-94
    Sep 24, 2018
    8
    This game actually deserves a sequel.First of the story becomes boring and annoying at times but its decent worths finding out at least.Gameplay is a mix of Elder Scrolls, Witcher and Darksiders but it's fun anyway.Graphics are awesome the best aspect of the game.Combat also is one of the best aspects of the game independently of the class you play.There are some minor problems about theThis game actually deserves a sequel.First of the story becomes boring and annoying at times but its decent worths finding out at least.Gameplay is a mix of Elder Scrolls, Witcher and Darksiders but it's fun anyway.Graphics are awesome the best aspect of the game.Combat also is one of the best aspects of the game independently of the class you play.There are some minor problems about the game like the camera you can't control sometimes and unfortunately the player character is not voiced kinda disapointed but not every game is the best..To sum up in my opinion worth playing the game but don't expect the worse and not the best.It's a very good game with minor problems.… Expand
  14. Sharpen
    Jul 31, 2018
    8
    I was expecting something else looking at title and cover, but I was pleasantly surprised. I like dark hard games, however even though it's easy and bright (atmosphere) game it's quite pleasant. Nothing amazing, but still really well done. The combat is great when you learn how to combo normal hits with your abilities so you get a chain of attacks that obliterates everything on your path.
  15. Shliosas
    Jan 14, 2018
    10
    So user friendly and beautiful, intuitive controls... Cant wait until someone makes second "KINGDOMS OF AMALUR: RECKONING " its pity that people who made it bankrupted ! :(
  16. LifeHistory
    Apr 19, 2017
    9
    This game is very underrated because most of the people did not give it a proper chance. And most of them keeps comparing it to other big RPGs like Skyrim. The game lost because it was released a few months after the release of Skyrim and everyone was just playing Skyrim and using mods and stuff.

    This game is more like a SinglePlayer MMORPG. Its massive with a big map and lots of stuff    This game is very underrated because most of the people did not give it a proper chance. And most of them keeps comparing it to other big RPGs like Skyrim. The game lost because it was released a few months after the release of Skyrim and everyone was just playing Skyrim and using mods and stuff.

    This game is more like a SinglePlayer MMORPG. Its massive with a big map and lots of stuff like side quests and things to collect and uncover. The story is alright, The world is so beautiful and colorful. The gameplay is really nice you have some good solid combat with lots of moves and abilitys and you wont get bored anytime soon. Some people complain about the voice acting but its not that bad to be honest. Its a lot better than the games we are getting today like the trash DA:Inquisition and such.

    Don't listen to everyone telling you that this is bad game because its not and its probably very cheap now. Pick it up and give it a chance. Don't give up after a few hours because the game is very big and it will only get better.    … Expand
  17. FuFy
    Dec 11, 2016
    10
    i love this game the combat is very fun.

    still looks great in 4k max out on nvidia drivers for enchance games graphics. :)

    i want the second game !! xD
  18. lexblow
    Dec 11, 2016
    9
    I simply loved this game in a way i cannot explain. Don't know exactly what got me, but i had really fun with this, i remember avoiding playing it afraid of finishing it too fast.
  19. AbeMC
    May 12, 2016
    8
    A lot of users compare this game to Skyrim, when really it is more like a single-player mix of Torchlight II and Guild Wars 2. Tons of missions, deep crafting, combo-friendly combat, a huge game-world and genuinely interesting lore means a lot of time can be spent in Amalur.

    Reckoning is rather like a single-player MMO, if that makes any sense. Looting, crafting and leveling are the    A lot of users compare this game to Skyrim, when really it is more like a single-player mix of Torchlight II and Guild Wars 2. Tons of missions, deep crafting, combo-friendly combat, a huge game-world and genuinely interesting lore means a lot of time can be spent in Amalur.

    Reckoning is rather like a single-player MMO, if that makes any sense. Looting, crafting and leveling are the primary attractions. There is a ton of loot; putting points into the “detect hidden” skill reveals secret rooms and passageways that have even more loot. You'll want to loot as much as you can, even armor sets that you won't use – put points into blacksmithing, disassemble the armor and weapons you don't want to get the parts, and craft something truly epic. Leveling up provides new abilities, new special moves for weapons. At the end of each leveling session, you get to choose a “Fate Card” with special bonuses. Fate Cards are not class-specific, meaning you can use them to create a warrior mage who equips heavy armor, or an archer can wield heavy weapons, or a thief / rogue who also has some magic. There are dozens of hybrid “Fate Cards.” And if you're not happy with how your build has turned out, visit a Fateweaver to “Remix your Fate” and reset your build so you can level up again with your existing points.

    The world is huge. There are a lot of places to explore with side-missions hidden everywhere. The graphics are 2012 era DirectX 9: Colorful, bright, and occasionally low-res. The general comic-book style of the artwork hides some graphical shortcomings. And on the plus side, if you have a less-than-stellar gaming PC, the game will probably run just fine. (Back in the day, I ran it on a 1GB Radeon 6670 without issues). The soundtrack by Grant Kirkhope catches the ambiance nicely. The voice acting is generally good (though your hero is silent, like in Dragon Age Origins).

    Not everything is excellent, unfortunately. Combat flows well, encouraging the use of different moves. Despite the many different skills and abilities at my disposal, once I found a way to dispose of mobs, I just stuck to that, and never really tried to change up my attacks. I won't say combat is easy – if you go into an area under-leveled, you'll die fast (even with potions). But once you're comfortable in the system, combat becomes just another chore. Fetch quests are repetitive. All exploration is done on foot – no horses. The dungeons are NOT copy / pasted; there's a lot of variety here. But the missions that use the dungeon and cave levels tend to follow similar patterns. If you try to do a completionist run of Reckoning, you'll need a titanic level of patience and dedication. Inventory management, frankly, stinks. Oh, and jumping. You can't jump, except at prescribed places (“press F to jump”).

    Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning is a great game if you love messing about in an open world while worrying about plot later. If you're looking for a go-anywhere, do-anything adventure (with the freedom to jump wherever you want), you'll probably be happier with Skyrim. Or online with friends in Guild Wars 2. Sometimes, though, a solitary, easy grind for loot is exactly what you want - and exactly what Reckoning provides.

    On DLC:
    The Weapons and Armor DLC provides three complete weapons sets that are accessible at the start of the game. While great to have, the things you craft will quickly surpass them in quality and effectiveness.

    The Teeth of Naros and The Legend of Dead Kel are both large additions to an already massive game. Each provides a new campaign and entirely new areas to explore. Naros in particular is a great piece of DLC. Both have a lot of content in an industry where content-laden DLC are rare. Definitely worth it to get both.

    Notes:
    An EA account is NOT required. Though the game asks for an EA login on startup, you can simply click the X in the corner to skip the login. The game will play and save normally.

    The company that developed Reckoning, 38 Studios, went bankrupt in 2013. The only support for the game is what you will find when trawling the forums.    … Expand
  20. XxSoULxMaNxX
    Oct 25, 2015
    9
    This is a great game with fun and fast-paced combat in a vibrant world with excellent loot and character models. I enhanced the graphics with a program and made some other minor tweaks but, overall, enjoyable game. I recommend it.
  21. Klewer
    Jan 16, 2015
    8
    For me this game has all the makings of being something truly brilliant, however while having so much content is great it becomes quite repetitive and similar after a while.
    The combat is solid, good graphics and a strong story.

    Any fan of RPG's and the MMORPG genre will get a kick out of this.
  22. Luffy_toons
    Dec 15, 2014
    10
    The combat is heaven. The graphics are so bright and relaxing, they are some of my favorite ever. The voice acting is pretty good, better than fallout, worse than skyrim. I like the story and I like the faction quests. The problems are Mainly the music and the camera, but those are noticeable too often. It's a great game.
  23. tian2matt2
    Nov 27, 2014
    10
    I really enjoyed playing this game and actually continue to a harder mode. Graphics are so incredible and the story is excellent. There's so much to do and weapons to collect through out the game. It's money well spent. Gave it a 10 since it delivers and met my expectations like the previous installment.
  24. Rahza
    Oct 10, 2014
    10
    This game deserves *way* more than an 81 metascore, and the User Score of 6.5 makes utterly no sense to me. It should be a 91 metascore, and maybe an ~8.5-ish User Score. This game is simply amazing. With third person combat like Fable, Customization as good a Skyrim, and a story that is just awesome. It's stunning that this game hasn't gotten much attention, because it should be up thereThis game deserves *way* more than an 81 metascore, and the User Score of 6.5 makes utterly no sense to me. It should be a 91 metascore, and maybe an ~8.5-ish User Score. This game is simply amazing. With third person combat like Fable, Customization as good a Skyrim, and a story that is just awesome. It's stunning that this game hasn't gotten much attention, because it should be up there in popularity with Assassin's Creed, Skyrim, Fable, etc. etc. All said and done, this game is worth whatever price it is for you right now, because you will have a great time with this game, hands down. So why are you still reading this silly review? Go get em'!… Expand
  25. Knirt
    Sep 18, 2014
    8
    This is a pretty nice RPG with lots of content/quests and a decent size world. Graphics are ok, a little more on the colorful side and in my opinion almost cartoonish. It's definitely not as good as Skyrim when it comes to dialogs, details and atmosphere but i do like the combat and controls, lots of fun and action. If you're looking for an action RPG that can keep you busy (I got about 60This is a pretty nice RPG with lots of content/quests and a decent size world. Graphics are ok, a little more on the colorful side and in my opinion almost cartoonish. It's definitely not as good as Skyrim when it comes to dialogs, details and atmosphere but i do like the combat and controls, lots of fun and action. If you're looking for an action RPG that can keep you busy (I got about 60 hours in and probably only half way through) then give this game a try.… Expand
  26. rmcfc1988
    Sep 6, 2014
    10
    I love this game!!!

    One of the best RPG games I've played in recent years with the best combat system of an RPG ever. The storyline is enough to get you hooked it does slowdown about halfway through the campaign however the abundant side quests and faction quests will soon make you forget about that. The characters are at best forgettable not helped by an outdated animation system    I love this game!!!

    One of the best RPG games I've played in recent years with the best combat system of an RPG ever.

    The storyline is enough to get you hooked it does slowdown about halfway through the campaign however the abundant side quests and faction quests will soon make you forget about that. The characters are at best forgettable not helped by an outdated animation system and outdated graphics however the art style is spot on and makes this a minor issue.

    In a world of diminishing RPG's this is one that I have returned to numerous times and a must own for any fan of RPG's.    … Expand
  27. DeusXCom
    Aug 2, 2014
    8
    Beautiful RPG fairytale packed with fantastic combat and tons of content. Amalur feels like The Elder Scrolls for kiddies, especially thanks to the cartoonish colorful artstyle that evokes Mickey Mouse more than anything, so the target audience seems to be about 3-12 years old, but don't get fooled, this is an amazing fantasy RPG and once you get used to it, it's just pure joy to play.Beautiful RPG fairytale packed with fantastic combat and tons of content. Amalur feels like The Elder Scrolls for kiddies, especially thanks to the cartoonish colorful artstyle that evokes Mickey Mouse more than anything, so the target audience seems to be about 3-12 years old, but don't get fooled, this is an amazing fantasy RPG and once you get used to it, it's just pure joy to play. Controls and interface are a bit consolized so a good gamepad is recommended, but then it just feels so smooth and fluid. With the exception of Souls series, I don't remember having so much fun with combat and tight fighting mechanics in RPG anywhere else, these battles were just brutal. I played as a mage and I must admit that after reaching certain level of higher power spells like meteor shower, I have never seen such overpowered mage ever in my life. My char was just a total magic death machine. The world is huge and varied, there are tons and tons of quests and side quests, which is arguably not the best thing about this title, but the main story is pretty good and the primary thing is that progressing your character is fun and the combat is just pure bliss. It took me about 100 hours to finish it, so just about right amount to call it a big solid RPG and even years after finishing it, I'm still remembering memories of playing it very dearly, listening to the soundtrack played by Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. Pity 38 Studios went down after this release, I would love to see more material like Amalur. 8/10… Expand
  28. kmich
    Jul 10, 2014
    8
    Although this game doesn't revolutionize RPG gaming, it is a fun classic RPG. It will get you addicted in trying to level up and get xp. It's like the junk food of RPG games. The only negative is that the characters are not memorable. That's because there's hundreds of people to talk to, and so you'll often skip a lot of dialogue. But if you're a fan of lore, and don't mind gettingAlthough this game doesn't revolutionize RPG gaming, it is a fun classic RPG. It will get you addicted in trying to level up and get xp. It's like the junk food of RPG games. The only negative is that the characters are not memorable. That's because there's hundreds of people to talk to, and so you'll often skip a lot of dialogue. But if you're a fan of lore, and don't mind getting deep into the story, then you'll enjoy the dialogue.… Expand
  29. BartCiao
    Jun 10, 2014
    9
    Woah, this game is underrated. Normally, I'm more into "realistic" RPGs, like the Dragon Age, Elder Scrolls or Witcher series. This game is pure fantasy, and it's amazing. I never thought I could enjoy such a game so much. The combat is truly amazing: the controls are intuitive and you feel really powerful while executing all the cool combos and special moves. Reckoning mode (slow motion +Woah, this game is underrated. Normally, I'm more into "realistic" RPGs, like the Dragon Age, Elder Scrolls or Witcher series. This game is pure fantasy, and it's amazing. I never thought I could enjoy such a game so much. The combat is truly amazing: the controls are intuitive and you feel really powerful while executing all the cool combos and special moves. Reckoning mode (slow motion + extra cool stuff) also works like a charm. This is, btw, the first game in which I have enjoyed playing a mage.
    I'm not that far in the game, so I can't tell you much about the story yet. The hook, however, seems pretty awesome. It's already clear to me that the main story is just a story, and you have many sidequests, which are all pretty interesting.
    If you're really into roleplaying, as I am, you also have some options, although your choices don't affect the world as much as I would have liked. You can, however, choose different reactions to peoples' conversations and requests. The roleplaying aspect is a bit underdeveloped in this game.
    Thus, this is a great game if you don't expect the wrong things from it. Don't expect it to be like Dragon Age or the Witcher, where all your choices matter greatly. You also shouldn't expect it to be realistic (it's the first RPG in which I used bloom, just to make it feel even more fantasy-like). You should expect a great adventure/action game with a really great combat system instead.    … Expand
  30. Dragonmastr
    Jun 9, 2014
    8
    Kingdoms of amalur is a great RPG which sadly the company declared bankruptcy.

    Pros: Kingdoms of amalur allows you to design your own combat, mix up with rogue/mage might/finesse. The skill tree varies around different weapons as you build your own destiny, each category has it's own major skill moves some of them will fascinate you. Famous weapons such as chakrams which will be at your    Kingdoms of amalur is a great RPG which sadly the company declared bankruptcy.

    Pros: Kingdoms of amalur allows you to design your own combat, mix up with rogue/mage might/finesse. The skill tree varies around different weapons as you build your own destiny, each category has it's own major skill moves some of them will fascinate you. Famous weapons such as chakrams which will be at your disposal. Each weapon has a set of combos which you can invest in. The graphics are mediocre but I still like them. Tons of side quests and faction missions which are actually really interesting, despite some of the dreadful ones. Unlimited voice actors, you'll find so many voice actors throughout this game.

    Cons: The main storyline isn't that all good, and the voice actors also drag down story telling as you're listening to some horrible voice acting with no enthusiasm or emotions thought towards the story etc. Menu system is still annoying, as you have to go back and forth just to switch from one thing to another and you cannot delete quests so you're stuck with what ever you pick up. The character creation is very limited and is not up to date with most RPGS.

    Give this game a go, expect some major gameplay!    … Expand
  31. zombiechan
    Jun 4, 2014
    9
    The game is probably one of my top favorite RPGs, I love the class system and the combat was really smooth and entertaining. The story is written by one of my favorite fantasy authors so that is also a win.
  32. ghostly
    May 20, 2014
    10
    The game fight mechanic is awesome, real action RPG and even better with the fate rage mode. The story is good and we can make different for the next event (that RPG game need). The quest is clear and fun. The leveling system like other RPG game. There are 3 main attribute: Might(hard hitter), Finesse(sneak attack type), Magic(like what u think with this word). From this 3 main attributeThe game fight mechanic is awesome, real action RPG and even better with the fate rage mode. The story is good and we can make different for the next event (that RPG game need). The quest is clear and fun. The leveling system like other RPG game. There are 3 main attribute: Might(hard hitter), Finesse(sneak attack type), Magic(like what u think with this word). From this 3 main attribute u can get a class with a specific requirement each attribute level. U can mix the attribute to get a different class too, and it can change anytime as long we meet the requirement.

    The game difficulty is flexible, for me Hard level is suit for me for challenge and fun. For the first time of playing i choose to mix some main attribute then i decide Hero to be magic type class. Until i found out that class can't hold fast mobs attack, especially in narrow field. So i decide to get my Hero to be Might-Magic class (luckily there are Fateweaver NPC that can un-allocate ur point), which mean i can hard hit while get magic "benefit". With this state i can beat most of boss without a single potion.

    I play this game mainly with Joystick and keyboard for quicksave and quickload. The joystick one can only do 4 skill due lack of skill slot and u need re-allocate the slot everytime u need to change.

    i give 10 for the awesome fight system and flexibility    … Expand
  33. CrafTricks
    Mar 12, 2014
    8
    The game is very, very good. I for one found most of the side quests a lot of fun and a good main quest. I give it a 8 out of 10 because this is the best combat in an RPG I've ever seen. And everything else is fine as well. Yes, It doesn't give the best on all fronts, but it gives enough of everything and a ton of awesome combat to earn around a 7/10. It is very, very unique with all it'sThe game is very, very good. I for one found most of the side quests a lot of fun and a good main quest. I give it a 8 out of 10 because this is the best combat in an RPG I've ever seen. And everything else is fine as well. Yes, It doesn't give the best on all fronts, but it gives enough of everything and a ton of awesome combat to earn around a 7/10. It is very, very unique with all it's creatures. No Dragons, no orcs, no regular trolls. It is with mostly completely original enemies and it is the first game made by 38 Studios, so I'll be positive and give it a 8/10… Expand
  34. Gamerwithpride
    Feb 4, 2014
    10
    I thought that this would be just anther RPG game that I would finish and countinue my life but when I begin the game I was getting involved with the story it just was not what I expected but I love the game and to get the full experience buy the game on PC
  35. Envy661
    Feb 3, 2014
    9
    I think this is perhaps one of the most underrated games I've played. Truly, it has it's flaws (EA publishing being one of them), but overall, it's a mix of things I greatly enjoy. Fable II's fun combat system into something significantly and dynamically more fluid. The first Fable's enjoyable and rather diverse magic abilities. Skyrim's level of questing and sheer expansiveness of theI think this is perhaps one of the most underrated games I've played. Truly, it has it's flaws (EA publishing being one of them), but overall, it's a mix of things I greatly enjoy. Fable II's fun combat system into something significantly and dynamically more fluid. The first Fable's enjoyable and rather diverse magic abilities. Skyrim's level of questing and sheer expansiveness of the world. When playing through it, it will make you think of an MMO environment and loot basis, but with the enjoyment, immersion, exploration, and questing of the singleplayer game it is. A game so good, I bought it twice - Once for xbox, and again for PC. It's worth getting. Simple as that.… Expand
  36. AngealHewley
    Feb 2, 2014
    8
    Played about 20 hours of it so far and I believe it deserves a solid 8.2ish out of ten. Great game, alot of options for your character, gameplay is fun as muck and never before have I come across Chakrams in an action rpg such as this before. They are fun to play around with and this game is worth catching on steam sale for sure!

    The only con I can really think of is the lacking story.    Played about 20 hours of it so far and I believe it deserves a solid 8.2ish out of ten. Great game, alot of options for your character, gameplay is fun as muck and never before have I come across Chakrams in an action rpg such as this before. They are fun to play around with and this game is worth catching on steam sale for sure!

    The only con I can really think of is the lacking story. Just a bit long winded but apart from this and a bug or two, its a stellar game.    … Expand
  37. RinEvangel
    Dec 29, 2013
    8
    Amalur is easily and by far my favorite RPG i have played in 2012 only since Dragon Age origins have i ever truly liked a western made RPG. Amalur like dragon age was one my most immersive experiences i had. the gameplay, story, and game world were all so wonderful for me to indulge in.
    To start of with the gameplay was some of the most invigorating i have seen in a western RPG. with the    Amalur is easily and by far my favorite RPG i have played in 2012 only since Dragon Age origins have i ever truly liked a western made RPG. Amalur like dragon age was one my most immersive experiences i had. the gameplay, story, and game world were all so wonderful for me to indulge in.
    To start of with the gameplay was some of the most invigorating i have seen in a western RPG. with the game being an action RPG you will spend most of your time in combat witch is by far better than most other western RPG title, more comparable to combat in God of War or Castlevania Lords of Shadow, Amalur's combat is heavily based on dodging parrying and attacking rather than preplanned elaborate tactics, this style of combat serves and fits well in this type of game. to go along with the game play the UI is very well design, the HUD is simple yet solid and the menu catagorizes all your gear and items so well its never hard to find what you want. the RPG elements that support the game are impressive as well. being able to blend the three styles of combat Might(warrior) Finess(rouge) Sorcery(mage) in anyway you want is great i found my self preffering the rouge mage build and a combination of all three. there is also crafting but im never much for crafting in any game it so i wont judge it. navigating the world is all simple and sastifying a massive map filled with many areas strung together with narrow interconneting pathways makes navigation easy and not at all overwhelming to any player. all together the gamplay package with this game is one that borrows alot from good examples and excutes them just as well
    the game world its self is quite pretty i found it seems like it started as a very bright and colorful MMO but stopped half way to be a single Player RPG. the art direction is one i really like especially with many games having such bland color pallets its nice to see a game like viva pinata thats not afraid to use colors thats are browns and greys. the creatures in the world arent very original in though or idea but have their personality in execution (except wolves but come on they're wolves you can only make them look so different). also the game is riddled with lore. that can be found in many forms such as books NPCs and Lorestones(stones that when activated play an audio file related to the background story of the world) are scattered throughout the world. the game world is one that i find to be immersive and interesting.
    lastly the story which is very possible the hardest thing to review. some may find it boring while other may find it entertaining. it all falls heavily on what you like in a story. for example many people find the witcher to have a great story where i find it to be a whatever story but its all opinion. So in my opinion the story to Amalur is good. any one who knows of Joseph Campbell knows what to expect from any story that involves a hero's journey there is no originality here in plot devices and what not just like any other hero story but the circumstances and setting around it supports it enough and makes it stand out in my memory. to give a quick no-spoilers summary: having being brought back from the dead you discover that you are no longer bound by the weaves of fate the determine the fate of the world and all who inhabit it. and since you are the only one free to choose your own destiny its up to you to save the world. nothing new here same as many hero stories, but i believe that the fateless one angle is worked pretty well.
    all in all Amalur is a great game and should be at least tried by any RPG fan. I was so infactuated with this game i actually bought it 3 times once on all the platforms it was released on eventually. and of course like every other game its has its faults but none take away from overall enjoyment i give it a solid 8/10 the game would earn a 9 from me if it didn't suffer from boring side quest syndrom(where all almost all the side quest are go here do that come back for hours on end) more varrying enemy types and a greater visual variety of armor sets(just about all armor of the same type looks exactly the same) just to name a few problems i had and guess a slightly better fast travel system to, if only to be picky at this point.    … Expand
  38. akarnokd
    Dec 27, 2013
    8
    Great game, spent a lot of time on quests. Stable, good looking and nice voiceover. It felt a bit tedious at certain points but at the end it was a great experience.
  39. rushimeta
    Dec 15, 2013
    9
    Dont get fooled by all the hate reviews. This game is worth every penny. Its mistake was that it came after Skyrim and Dragon Age.
    Combat mechanics are absolutely phenomenal.
    The world is simply stunning. The story is very gripping and side quests are much better than any other rpg right now. It may feel a little "made only for console" but i dont think it will matter much. The only    Dont get fooled by all the hate reviews. This game is worth every penny. Its mistake was that it came after Skyrim and Dragon Age.
    Combat mechanics are absolutely phenomenal.
    The world is simply stunning. The story is very gripping and side quests are much better than any other rpg right now. It may feel a little "made only for console" but i dont think it will matter much.
    The only negative I feel is that you cannot change the camera distance. Other than that its flawless. Must buy for rpg fans.    … Expand
  40. StudMcMuffin
    Nov 9, 2013
    9
    The game is really fun and great combat big beautiful world, huge amount of side quests thought the world and plays great with no bugs even from the launch.
    defiantly worth to pick up and play,
  41. Boots
    Oct 29, 2013
    8
    Just a great game! I'm not a "high fantasy" type, but had no trouble enjoying this world. Combat is the main pleasure here as it may well be the best seen in this genre. The world is huge and enjoyable to explore. If you a lore junkie you will certainly get your fix here! Controls are tight and very few bugs, certainly no game breakers. Tons of loot to find/craft/buy. Good size skill treesJust a great game! I'm not a "high fantasy" type, but had no trouble enjoying this world. Combat is the main pleasure here as it may well be the best seen in this genre. The world is huge and enjoyable to explore. If you a lore junkie you will certainly get your fix here! Controls are tight and very few bugs, certainly no game breakers. Tons of loot to find/craft/buy. Good size skill trees to develop a unique character. Why is this not rated higher here I can't say, except for the usual complaint "generic fantasy", boring side quests, no name characters etc. which IMO most if not all huge rpg's suffer from to some extent due to their sheer size. Anyway a very solid fun game worth a look. A damn shame there will likely never be a proper sequel which this game definitely deserves!… Expand
  42. Stealthfull
    Oct 23, 2013
    10
    Amazing game! Seriously, IGNORE THE TROLLS. Reminds me of a classic RPG with a good balance of story, lore, and new gear everywhere. PLENTY of side quests and exploring for being a linear game. You don't think too much on the linear side because of the amount of things to do including crafting and hidden loot etc. MUST BUY for RPG fans!
  43. devnulllore
    Oct 16, 2013
    10
    Based on a world and story created by the #1 best Fantasy author, R.A. Salvatore and with designs by Spawn and Spiderman artist Todd McFarlane this game is beautifully written and designed. It is a welcome escape from online RPG's and as a solo RPG it is one of the best I have ever played.
  44. kyosuke69
    Oct 5, 2013
    9
    The problem with being in the same genre as Skyrim is that if you're not as good as one of, if not the, best game ever in the genre, then people claim you're awful.

    KoA is one of the best open world and fantasy games to have ever been released. While not being Skyrim, the game systems are very rewarding, the artwork stunning and original, and the over all presentation being very    The problem with being in the same genre as Skyrim is that if you're not as good as one of, if not the, best game ever in the genre, then people claim you're awful.

    KoA is one of the best open world and fantasy games to have ever been released.

    While not being Skyrim, the game systems are very rewarding, the artwork stunning and original, and the over all presentation being very highly polished.

    It is a great injustice that the game fared so poorly commercially, and that we will likely never get a sequel.    … Expand
  45. almox21
    Sep 26, 2013
    9
    Fun game. Excellent gameplay. Some replayability. Great combat. Needs a sequel bad! This game is how you develop combat in rpgs. Very exciting stuff while looking for adventure.
  46. AthanasiosT
    Sep 18, 2013
    8
    Very good action RPG Nice scenario, excellent graphics, pretty good gameplay along with a flex ability development and optional resetting of all characteristics, set a game full of fun. Great variety of monsters and lots of loot and weapons. Looking forward to a sequel
  47. Basem101
    Sep 13, 2013
    8
    a really amazing and fulfilling RPG the graphics and story are okay but the gameplay is simply awesome the hack'n'slash game play is just amazing recommended to any rpg fan
  48. Slaye_114
    Sep 1, 2013
    9
    This game was great. Seriously. Screw all these other guys expecting it to be another skyrim, which it's not. Its more of a cross between Dragon Age, Fable, a bit of God of War and a little bit of Diablo. Definitley worth it.
  49. Hokk
    Jul 27, 2013
    10
    There's so much going on in this game that the easiest way to inform new players about it is in a list type format:

    Graphics: Similar to Fable. Sorta cartoony, but they nail the whole fantasy feel right on the head so I can't really knock them too much. Combat: They went the God of War combat route, which is fairly uncommon for open world RPGs. It works very well and allows for the    There's so much going on in this game that the easiest way to inform new players about it is in a list type format:

    Graphics: Similar to Fable. Sorta cartoony, but they nail the whole fantasy feel right on the head so I can't really knock them too much.
    Combat: They went the God of War combat route, which is fairly uncommon for open world RPGs. It works very well and allows for the player to combine might,magic, and finesse moves to create some truly devastating attacks. The camera can go wonky sometimes, but it doesn't happen often enough for it to really hurt the gameplay.
    Class System: Every RPG developer needs to take notes on how they've done the class system in this game. You have 3 skill trees (might, magic, finesse) and you put points into whichever ones you want when you level up. Depending on the total amount of points you put into each one determines which class you get as you level up. For example, if you go full on strength you'll eventually unlike a Knight or Berserker type class. Put some point into magic as well? You'll end up with a Battlemage, giving you bonuses to spell power, mana, and physical damage/resistance. Your class and skill allocation can also be changed at anytime for a menial amount of gold.
    Crafting: The crafting is easy to pick up and adds more to the game. You have Alchemy, Blacksmith, and a type of Gem crafting. You can make armors, weapons, and gems to socket into them.
    Story: The story is alright. There's enough there to keep you interested, but the real interesting stuff lies within the games hundred and hundreds of side-quests.
    Factions: Various factions you can join; all of which provide you with unique armors and weapons throughout their quests and various boosts to your hero's abilities.
    Gear and Loot: Needless to say the game has a ton of stuff to collect. It follows the generic color scheme to inform you of the items strength/value/rarity as well as having tons of collectible unique armor sets and weapons.
    Length: For me, RPG's can go on forever. If the average guy wanted to know how much playing time they'd get out of it I would say easily around 30-40+ hours. If you complete the story, which by itself takes near 20 or so, and immerse yourself in the side-quests and characters then you'll have no trouble spending hours and hours here.
    Lore: My God the lore. This game has more lore in one faction's side-quest line than some RPGs have in their entire story. Where Skyrim let down pretty much everyone on the lore front this game provides almost too much lore to handle.

    If there's something I'm missing it's understandable simply because there's so much here. If you're a fan of RPGs than this is a must play. Without a doubt.    … Expand
  50. Yalingo
    Jul 21, 2013
    8
    Played and finished KoA twice with both DLCs. Love this game! The combat is fluent and fun, the story is woven deep into the world they created and the class and item customisation is extensive!

    The quest design is probably one of the only negatives I would say about the game, with too many fetch quests and talk to this person quests, feels too MMO-y. Otherwise, great game!
  51. TheGamingSaint
    Jul 19, 2013
    8
    I had heard this game was good from a few people and decided to check it out. If you come in expecting something akin to Skyrim or Oblivion you might be disappointed but with an open mind you are sure to enjoy this game. The combat reminds me of fable and dragon age two except it feels tighter and more responsive. That isn't to saw the combat isn't without minor flaws on rare occasionsI had heard this game was good from a few people and decided to check it out. If you come in expecting something akin to Skyrim or Oblivion you might be disappointed but with an open mind you are sure to enjoy this game. The combat reminds me of fable and dragon age two except it feels tighter and more responsive. That isn't to saw the combat isn't without minor flaws on rare occasions your camera will do something completely idiotic that makes about as much sense as braille at the drive up ATM but you really can't complain to much. Story wise it was somewhat forgettable however the lackluster story will fade from mind as the loot starts to drop and you run around the world of Amalur like the god of reckoning killing things in ways that will put a smile on your face. Think murdering things with daggers is fun and lo and behold a legendary greatsword drops, just visit a fateweaver and spec into sword and go on a rampage. The combat in this game is so enjoyable it will overshadow all gripes. The loot is outstanding you feel the need to open everything just to see if you get something new to rip things apart with. The world is nice to look at don't expect realism you are in the fae lands the monsters are a riot to fight and there are about 30 different types with many sub types. The crafting allows you to make items that will make you whistle.
    This game is solid enjoyable and worth your time and money maybe not at 50 dollars but if you see this game on sale be sure to buy it you will enjoy your purchase    … Expand
  52. thesept
    Jun 15, 2013
    9
    KK guys, dont look at these outdated reviews of noob users of cheat engine that keep saying the games is crap haha... now, i just bought the complete pack of this game and here how it is.

    Main story and some sub quests: 17-20hours Teeth of Naros DLC: 10hours (Epic 10hours!!) 4/5 Legends of dead kel: 10-15hours 4/5 Amor & weapons bundle: Epic stuff this is just fantastic! its full    KK guys, dont look at these outdated reviews of noob users of cheat engine that keep saying the games is crap haha... now, i just bought the complete pack of this game and here how it is.

    Main story and some sub quests: 17-20hours
    Teeth of Naros DLC: 10hours (Epic 10hours!!) 4/5
    Legends of dead kel: 10-15hours 4/5
    Amor & weapons bundle: Epic stuff

    this is just fantastic! its full of amazing content!! i saw some ppl saying "duh this sucks after 10hours" loooooooolll look every city has a small story to tell you so when you pass through a city and buy some gear with your cheat engined cash (like a noob) just stop and do the quest to get some money and rare items unless than hacking!

    This game isnt short, fantastic graphics, amazing gear/mobs/stuff, AN EPIC combat system and a lot more!    … Expand
  53. charrudeboy
    Apr 12, 2013
    8
    Really engaging and full of lore.

    A game which contains elements of Skyrim and WOW. Story is deep and fantastical as you could imagine being authored by decent fantasy writers. It looks pretty and plays well. The combat is much better than most RPG's. The game is huge with many quests that I ignored after the first zone. I just did the faction and main story quests and that took    Really engaging and full of lore.

    A game which contains elements of Skyrim and WOW. Story is deep and fantastical as you could imagine being authored by decent fantasy writers. It looks pretty and plays well. The combat is much better than most RPG's.

    The game is huge with many quests that I ignored after the first zone. I just did the faction and main story quests and that took 36 hours, this game is huge. If you like your RPG's this is not a game you should miss.    … Expand
  54. Cell1e
    Apr 5, 2013
    8
    There is quite a lot I love about this game. I love the world itself, its high fantasy beautiful and I am enjoying running around and being stunned by pretty vistas everywhere I go. I dont mind the cartoon type graphics, its a high fantasty game after all I love the funny personalities and the cool magic weapons, at last a magic weapon that really kicks butt! THE CHAKRAS! In some otherThere is quite a lot I love about this game. I love the world itself, its high fantasy beautiful and I am enjoying running around and being stunned by pretty vistas everywhere I go. I dont mind the cartoon type graphics, its a high fantasty game after all I love the funny personalities and the cool magic weapons, at last a magic weapon that really kicks butt! THE CHAKRAS! In some other games being a commited magic user was impossible, but in thIs game my character can really have fun just being a mage and im loving that. I am also looking forward to trying out the other builds in future replays. Im on my first playthrough and am managing most missions without problems and very few bugs, well none so far which is excellent imo. The story is ok but I do get side tracked easily by people I meet who need help and I really want to help them, their storues are interesting and fun. Would love some flirting or romance options but glad its not done badly as in skyrim, better no romance than what skyrim had to offer.
    One thing that has really annoyed me about this game and many others too I might add is that although many mage armours have different names they all look the same, the only thing that cahnges is the stats. I am up to level 18 with about a weeks worth of playing, MANY many hours and I have only found about four different armour designs. Its a bit disappointing as I love the way I can see my character whenever I want too and I am able to change her hairstyle and colour and accessories etc. Love that, yaay! But I would love a much better range of armour styles. One of the best ever games for this was Neverwinter Nights 2. They had hundreds of different armours and styles, man what a game that was!!
    Oh and another thing, Anders from Dragon Age, the mage? His voice is everywhere in this game and I am really tired of meeting people and hearing his voice, he must have done about a third of the voice acting jobs, he was even in the latest star wars game too, just becoming too familiar to me. I dont like that.
    I think the crafting system is nice, I am enjoying using it. I love the skills system, easy and straightforward for me and I think the maps and map travel is lovely. I wish I had a unicorn to ride on though, hehe. I am still in honeymoon phase with this game as in enjoying it very very much and am hoping I continue to do so. Just edited my score as I think this game is more and 8 than a 9.     … Expand
  55. drakenseng
    Mar 17, 2013
    8
    Great game first off. Amazing Graphics and gameplay. The story is very bland and uninteresting tho. There are 2 DLCs released, that gives some better storylines than the original. There are some great boss battles in the addons than in the original game. There are lots of customizations for your character in this game that makes it interesting and somewhat addictive to play. Yet, you can'tGreat game first off. Amazing Graphics and gameplay. The story is very bland and uninteresting tho. There are 2 DLCs released, that gives some better storylines than the original. There are some great boss battles in the addons than in the original game. There are lots of customizations for your character in this game that makes it interesting and somewhat addictive to play. Yet, you can't help but put down the controller if you get bored from the storyline. The world is pretty expansive, and good thing fast travel feature is involved. There are tons of side quests as well, but nothing that keeps you interested in actually doing them. I can name a few rpgs similar, like Fable and Dark Souls but those have better interesting story. watch completed playthrough with commentary http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heMf5vNXw7o&feature=share&list=PLgKhjQe3_Es7osRkxYaxGo3tbLUqivHGY… Expand
  56. heatbr
    Mar 16, 2013
    9
    It was a solid, well done and greater battle system RPG that I played last year. In 2013 I wanna play the expansion, really anyone who likes RPG will love this game. The main quest are amazing.
  57. hotfix666
    Mar 6, 2013
    10
    Much better than Skyrim. Its a wonderfull game but to easy finish it on hard. Only make good armor with big health and you not need health potions. I hope I can see a KoA 2 soon.
  58. Dracalyus
    Jan 29, 2013
    9
    A lot of people are judging this game harshly because of certain mechanics or that it was too easy. In my opinion this game is a solid blend of fighting mechanics of Dark Souls and the special abilities of WoW. It keeps things interesting by allowing you to play as you please. It doesn't require you to use special abilities to win fights but also doesn't make it seem like hack and slash isA lot of people are judging this game harshly because of certain mechanics or that it was too easy. In my opinion this game is a solid blend of fighting mechanics of Dark Souls and the special abilities of WoW. It keeps things interesting by allowing you to play as you please. It doesn't require you to use special abilities to win fights but also doesn't make it seem like hack and slash is the easiest way to conquer this title. So far I have logged 26 hours into this game and I am still attached to the storyline and am still developing my play style. I play on Hard and I can honestly say that it is a challenge and the rewards are oh so glorious. The side quests are boring? They alter entire villages and quest lines? For example you can wipe out an entire village or just kill the boss. You can kill villagers as you please. And they stay dead. Simple minded MMO for solo? Maybe so, but at least the quests are better and more interesting then most MMO's and RPG's. Outdated graphics? Maybe so, but considering how it is generally open world with no load screens? Exception of course being when you enter a dungeon or house. The largest flaw I found was the camera but that's easy to fix, it's called a right joy stick. This game was advertised as your standard RPG level-up with side quests and with publisher 38 studios and their normal take on graphics I got exactly what I expected and more. Sorry to those who don't see it the same way, but before judging this RPG try playing others that this one is in competition with, WoW is a good one to start. At least the combat in this game makes you think and move.… Expand
  59. PsychoTwin92
    Nov 5, 2012
    9
    The game itself was very much enjoyable, minus the jittery camera movements and aside from the fact that the demo itself had to be tweaked a bit to have it work properly.

    The numerous weapon types and crafting made the game fun and different, but the Chakrams, in my opinion, were a little too overpowered. I found myself always wanting the use the Chakrams for their range and power.    The game itself was very much enjoyable, minus the jittery camera movements and aside from the fact that the demo itself had to be tweaked a bit to have it work properly.

    The numerous weapon types and crafting made the game fun and different, but the Chakrams, in my opinion, were a little too overpowered. I found myself always wanting the use the Chakrams for their range and power. Also, some of the quests are a bit glitchy (i got locked out of a quest building that i couldn't start over, forever having a quest i couldn't complete). On the whole, i loved the game.    … Expand
  60. The_Ommadawn
    Oct 16, 2012
    8
    This is a QUALITY game. I'll be honest, at first glance I thought I'd bought a stinker. The first hour I played it was a mess. The controls (mouse and keyboard) and FOV were awful. After the 'widescreen fixer' add on and key binding to my Razer Naga, it became a legend. Seriously, those who say the FOV is ok should try the widescreen fix. I can't stress the difference it made and kudos toThis is a QUALITY game. I'll be honest, at first glance I thought I'd bought a stinker. The first hour I played it was a mess. The controls (mouse and keyboard) and FOV were awful. After the 'widescreen fixer' add on and key binding to my Razer Naga, it became a legend. Seriously, those who say the FOV is ok should try the widescreen fix. I can't stress the difference it made and kudos to whoever programmed that patch. As for the game, story is nothing special and kinda forgettable. I followed it to a point and then it lost me. Too complex for it's own good. The graphics/gameplay/combat/gear/enemies/musical score are right up there with the best. The combat alone makes this game stand out. I love Skyrim (and no I'm not comparing the two games) but I had a ton more fun playing K of A. I just don't see how/why people are knocking this title? I can only assume they didn't give it a chance. It just gets better and better the more I play it. I'm playing The Old Republic also at the moment and it (TOR) feels like a chore to play in comparison to K of A. There will always be ways to improve any game and it does have a crappy menu system which is a shame. I would give the game a solid 8 out of 10 but will give it 10 out of 10 to equal out the unfair negative reviews. There is no way in this world it deserves anything lower than a 5. Grab the demo and see for yourself. FYI the demo is mainly in a mini dungeon. The bulk of the game takes place in the outside world.… Expand
  61. GrandMasterJR
    Aug 21, 2012
    10
    This is a fantastic game. I am enjoying the story, and the combat is a lot of fun. Initially playing as a warrior type I started to get annoyed that I was getting interrupted in combat during my combos, I then obtained an ability to prevent that interruption. I like the graphics and the landscapes feel diverse. I haven't had any issues with bugs at all. I like the crafting system andThis is a fantastic game. I am enjoying the story, and the combat is a lot of fun. Initially playing as a warrior type I started to get annoyed that I was getting interrupted in combat during my combos, I then obtained an ability to prevent that interruption. I like the graphics and the landscapes feel diverse. I haven't had any issues with bugs at all. I like the crafting system and fateweaving ( the ability to respec your character completely) allows you to try new builds/play-styles without having to start over the game. Great action RPG!… Expand
  62. VitaminK
    Jul 17, 2012
    10
    SO much hate for a GEM of a game. Just do yourself a favor and look at the profiles of the people who gave it less than 5. For 9/10 of those people are skyrim fanboys or the like who came to this site JUST to hate on this game or all they give is bad reviews. There's a demo available, give this game a chance. Think for yourself.
  63. IronGuy410
    Jun 20, 2012
    9
    After playing this game for 93 hours (according to STEAM), and completing everything it has to offer, from the main campaign to the Teeth of Naros and Legend of Dead Kel expansion packs, and every side quest I could find, I can safely say that this is easily one of the funnest, longest RPGs in recent memory, mainly thanks to the super fun combat system and the customization options, which,After playing this game for 93 hours (according to STEAM), and completing everything it has to offer, from the main campaign to the Teeth of Naros and Legend of Dead Kel expansion packs, and every side quest I could find, I can safely say that this is easily one of the funnest, longest RPGs in recent memory, mainly thanks to the super fun combat system and the customization options, which, when combined, let each player create their own unique hero, be it a mage, warrior, rogue, or anything in between, and fully utilize the fast combat in any way they feel, as it is designed to offer a fast paced thrill to wielders of anything from hammers, swords and daggers to staffs and sceptres. It's great fun. The main story doesn't fare quite as well as the gameplay, mainly because of the flawed execution. There's a very small amount of cutscenes for a story this grand and as a result what could have been an awesome, epic tale feels much, much smaller. For example, at about 1/3 of the story the Fateless One (you), has to put together an army to defeat the evil Tuatha. But after doing tons of quests and gaining new allies, there's never a point where you actually get to see this massive army in all its glory. Ever. You talk about it, it comes up in plenty of conversations, but you never, ever see it. Aside from this main complaint however, KoAR is a truly engrossing game with tons of content. Even the DLC is very much worth picking up for what it adds to the game. Each expansion adds a new little continent that you can explore, a new story line for each, lots of new side quests, and the Dead Kel DLC even gives you your own castle to renovate, and then lets you play ruler over the surrounding lands. It's just a small meta-game, but it's very fun and quite addictive. As far as presentation, the game isn't very detailed, but this is one of the cases where the art design kind of made up for the lack of sharpness in the graphics, because there are truly some great looking and imaginative areas, but ofcourse they would have benefited from some extra polish. The sound effects and voice acting are good, if not great, but my main complaint with the sound is the music, which is very scarce and limited. Overall, this game and its DLC are worth buying for fans of RPGs and action games alike, thanks to the fast paced, arcadey combat, hundreds and hundreds of side quests and the hours and hours of pure, high fantasy entertainment on offer. It's just a shame that the developers shut down before they could make a sequel to fix some of this game's problems, because I truly believe that a second trip to Amalur that opens up more of the world and fixes what few issues this game had, could have easily achieved true greatness.… Expand
  64. MrWESS
    Jun 15, 2012
    9
    The only major problem with this game i had is somewhat cartoonish graphics, and a little bit too colorful seting. But otherwise very good game...Beats Diablo 3 anyway...
  65. Pendragon1977
    Jun 11, 2012
    9
    90 some hours into the game and I am loving it. The graphics aren't the greatest and there are few bugs here and there, but I'd rather play a game that has over 90 hours of game play and depth than a game with high graphics and no depth and short play time. Good side quests, faction quests, main storyline quests. Also has a great combat system and character customization as well.
  66. kbozz71
    Jun 5, 2012
    8
    Well, I guess it is a one hit wonder for 38 studios. For a new IP in a world dominated by sequels, KoA had a lot of promise. It wasn't anywhere near perfect, and many of the gripes in the negative reviews are spot on. However, if you accept it for what it is and not expect it be what it isn't, you'll have a lot of fun. Everything in the game is basically copied from other games. I don'tWell, I guess it is a one hit wonder for 38 studios. For a new IP in a world dominated by sequels, KoA had a lot of promise. It wasn't anywhere near perfect, and many of the gripes in the negative reviews are spot on. However, if you accept it for what it is and not expect it be what it isn't, you'll have a lot of fun. Everything in the game is basically copied from other games. I don't consider this a terrible thing, as I easily recognized what to do. The game is somewhat easy on even highest difficulty. Once again, this is not such a terrible thing for a casual gamer. The camera is probably the biggest complaint I have. That and the UI/Inventory are clearly made for consoles. Now that the studio is closed down, if you are considering purchasing, you should Google the game breaking bugs as there will be no patch. Once again if you're a casual gamer that enjoys over the top action and rpg elements this game can be fun. If you're looking for a Skyrim/Witcher alternative, forget about it.… Expand
  67. Catesfan
    May 11, 2012
    8
    The game lacks character facial animation. The story lacks deepness. The plot is a lot better in Dragon Age, Witcher, Gothic etc.
    On the other hand we usually presume that the plot is awful if it is not as non-linear or colorful as in Witcher and so on. But that is not quite accurate. The thing is that the story in Reckoning is good. First of all, most of the caracters are swift speakers.    The game lacks character facial animation. The story lacks deepness. The plot is a lot better in Dragon Age, Witcher, Gothic etc.
    On the other hand we usually presume that the plot is awful if it is not as non-linear or colorful as in Witcher and so on. But that is not quite accurate. The thing is that the story in Reckoning is good. First of all, most of the caracters are swift speakers. They give you the whole topic in like 5 seconds. I do not spend much time on it! Secondly, you always have blue topic important for plot development, and you have other topics. You do not have to hear them all. Thirdly, the plot is logical, and that is what makes it quite interesting. No one complains about God of War's linearity and simple story development. Amalur is the same thing. There are other things to make you engaged.The key element is hard difficulty. For Kratos's sake, pick hard difficulty! There is no point in different strategies, crafting, alchemy, speachcraft if you do not feel difficulty of battles!
    After that the game becomes an interesting action with a story. And by the way, of all of the modern RPG's Kingdoms of Amalur contains a huge portion of fun for thiefs and assassins. A brand unique branch of skills is at your service. You do not just take daggers instead of swors and axes in your hands. You actually become a different class to control. That is what amazed me. And two marvelous DLCs also speak in favour of this game. The only thing I did not like about the game is the console control over the craracter and navigation through the menus. But that is something you can live with.    … Expand
  68. Rusko
    May 2, 2012
    9
    One thing to note about this game, is that it's a brand new IP. A lot of people seem to be having really high expectations for this companies first game, which some ways is really unfair, but at the same time I think this game meets a lot of those expectations and demands. Which is impressive. Also a lot of people will see the connection to EA and go zomg #@&@(*&# EA. Good news is thatOne thing to note about this game, is that it's a brand new IP. A lot of people seem to be having really high expectations for this companies first game, which some ways is really unfair, but at the same time I think this game meets a lot of those expectations and demands. Which is impressive. Also a lot of people will see the connection to EA and go zomg #@&@(*&# EA. Good news is that after this game I do believe that BHG will be able to do things on their own. They just needed EA for the release or it wouldn't have been released at all. Further product will be, as far as I have heard, released through their own company. Now for the game, everyone has their own opinion about this game and from what I see, what people get from this game is very diverse. The combat for this game is awesome, I've never had more fun fighting in a rpg before. Your ability to mix the classes really adds to the fun of this as well by having the ability to be a mage/rogue, a warrior/mage ... etc etc. Lots of different ways to mix your spec. Or you can just do a pure build if you want. I'm all finesse atm having a ton of fun setting up battles and planning how I'm going to do things. Now the graphics of the game to me are awesome, very bright and very colorful, so if you like that dark realistic Skyrim ( just using an example) look this won't be the game for you. I agree with some peoples statements that the toons graphics are a bit outdates, in BHGs defense this game has been in the works for quite awhile and the characters looks did get a bit behind in the times. This didn't really distract me that much from the actual fun I was having playing the game. Armor sets and gear...... there is tons, your character will look like a badass, almost from the moment you start the game. Blacksmithing to me is overpowered so if you prefer to use gear you find, I wouldn't recommend putting too much time into that.
    I'll make this short as I realize this is getting long, if you like having fun, genuine fun playing a game, this is it, give it a chance to grow on you and you will love it. The amount of fun I have, easily over shadows any of the small shortcoming this game has. To be fair, I would love to give this game a 10, but..there is room for improvement as well and I'm sure this company will do that. So I will give it a 9, I would prefer 8 but the 9 will balance out some of the non constructive reviews on here.    … Expand
  69. Pomornik
    Apr 29, 2012
    10
    This game is GENIUS! Don't listen to those conspiracy theorists, EA didn't pay the reviewers! This game is just brilliant. It deserves a 10/10 from me. I think it's superior to skyrim or any other RPG in many many ways. First of all, the combat is amazing, it's fun and takes some skill, not just click click click one button. Graphics looks gorgerous, you might not be a fan of theThis game is GENIUS! Don't listen to those conspiracy theorists, EA didn't pay the reviewers! This game is just brilliant. It deserves a 10/10 from me. I think it's superior to skyrim or any other RPG in many many ways. First of all, the combat is amazing, it's fun and takes some skill, not just click click click one button. Graphics looks gorgerous, you might not be a fan of the cartoonish artstyle, but hey, at least it has colors, unlike skyrim which looks so bland and lifeless, its just sad. It's not so open worlded though, there are invisible walls everywhere, and you can't even jump, zones look a lil bit narrow. But thats not a problem for me, at least they could bind to Space Bar something more useful than jumping. And you won't wander aimlessly like an idiot around vast, empty and boring locations. All zones looks beautiful and are filled with details to admire. So how good is KoA:R? It's "I'd pick this game over Skyrim any day" good, which means it's AMAZING. I call GOTY on this. Again, don't listen to the haters, they are hating on EA, not this game.… Expand
  70. Sambora
    Apr 27, 2012
    8
    Great: the artistic style, the combat mechanics, it's fun!

    Good: Quests variety, crafting, the character builds are different and fun to play

    Not good: the voice acting, the dialogue writing, the open world factor and exploration
  71. Brodesmus
    Apr 26, 2012
    10
    Delivers exactly what it promised. It's a good (if slightly generic) open world-rpg with a decent story, good combat, and hours and hours of side-quests. While it isn't as fleshed out as some games like Skyrim, it's still excellent in its own right.
  72. lathankilbrand
    Apr 16, 2012
    10
    I'll start off by saying that gamers that demand challenge will be disappointed. Content is quickly outlevelled and gear so generously given and easy to make, it destroys any opportunity for challenge. Combat is fun, but again.. not for the challenge of it. The storyline is average at best. I do think that the game has merits and potential. Anyone wanting to be the hero of the day,I'll start off by saying that gamers that demand challenge will be disappointed. Content is quickly outlevelled and gear so generously given and easy to make, it destroys any opportunity for challenge. Combat is fun, but again.. not for the challenge of it. The storyline is average at best. I do think that the game has merits and potential. Anyone wanting to be the hero of the day, will likely enjoy the game as it's extremely difficult to fail in any aspect. Fateshifting is extremely OP, it's the ultimate "Win" button and should for the games sake be changed or much more limited. Blacksmithing should be toned down a lot. AI for monsters/villains should be cranked up Alot and in combat you shouldn't be able to mash a single button and destroy everything. Graphics are fine, the basic premise of gameplay is good. There is about 55-75 hrs. of content for players. The freedom of Character development is by far the best thing about the game to me. Want a warrior/ m-u ? or any combination of rogue, magic user or warrior? KoA provides not only for the development but the gearing as well. I think many of the reviews are far to harsh and some would give you the impression that this game is equivalent to an offering by atari 2600. That is certainly not the case. The absolute biggest knock to the game is a lack of challenge for any experienced gamer.… Expand
  73. loumia2004
    Apr 3, 2012
    8
    I think the game is fine, is not a 10 but the scores given here lower than a 5 are ridiculous. I've seen worse games by far. Yeah, I agree with t the camera view issue and combat difficulty should be bumped up a few notches after you're well equiped ( I play on Hard), but is not a awfull game. The repetitive story lines are at par with the number one RPG "Skyrim" and I have played itI think the game is fine, is not a 10 but the scores given here lower than a 5 are ridiculous. I've seen worse games by far. Yeah, I agree with t the camera view issue and combat difficulty should be bumped up a few notches after you're well equiped ( I play on Hard), but is not a awfull game. The repetitive story lines are at par with the number one RPG "Skyrim" and I have played it Vanilla ver. and moded as well. So please spare me the storyline comments. In fact I think this game is fun. If you like descent graphics a descent story and don't like to torture yourself trying to have fun then go for it!… Expand
  74. fastica
    Mar 27, 2012
    9
    I left Skyrim when I started playing this game. I didn't liked the demo at first, but thankfully I gave the game another chance and I'm really hooked into it. If you're a completitionist, obviously some sidequest could get a little repetitive. I'm 40+ hours in the game, with almost a hundred quests completed and didn't found a broken quest (be aware that there are some repeatable tasksI left Skyrim when I started playing this game. I didn't liked the demo at first, but thankfully I gave the game another chance and I'm really hooked into it. If you're a completitionist, obviously some sidequest could get a little repetitive. I'm 40+ hours in the game, with almost a hundred quests completed and didn't found a broken quest (be aware that there are some repeatable tasks that are mistaken as broken quests.) There were some glitches with the camera though, but this is one of the most polished RPG I've ever played (almost JRPG level.) The main problem I have with this game is the main story (no pun intended.) It's really boring, but as I'm a completionist, I dedicate 95% of my gaming time to do side and faction quests, this is not a big deal for me.

    Pros:
    + Very big, almost open, world
    + Fighting system is FUN and require good reflexes along with good stats and gear
    + Varied sidequests (but some fetch quests)
    + Lots of lore and spoken dialog with a larger cast than any Elder Scrolls game
    + Bug free
    + Addictive

    Cons
    - Main story is very boring
    - Camera (specially during battles)
    - Simplified RPG system (no level on enemies p. example.)
    - Not as immersive as Skyrim    … Expand
  75. thedirtywizard
    Mar 27, 2012
    10
    I was a little uneasy about this game at first: "oh look another $60 EA game how cute." However, if anyone is a fan of the fable series, this is the game it should have been. While the game world itself can be described as generic fantasy, the story itself is good, bolstered by a plethera of side quests. The combat of this game is also very well done. It is very action oriented, and thereI was a little uneasy about this game at first: "oh look another $60 EA game how cute." However, if anyone is a fan of the fable series, this is the game it should have been. While the game world itself can be described as generic fantasy, the story itself is good, bolstered by a plethera of side quests. The combat of this game is also very well done. It is very action oriented, and there are tons of weapons and armor to choose from. After playing this game for a while, I really did enjoy it to the fullest. I have not gotten around to the DLC but they don't pull a mass effect and have it change the ending or something I dont know I didn't play it. Anyways if you are looking for a new, deep, and a fun hack and slash rpg, Kingdoms of Amalur is the one.… Expand
  76. Realxd78
    Mar 24, 2012
    10
    This game is absoutely amazing, when it comes to this special feeling, when starting into a new world. What has happened here? Why? What can I do to help? Can I even do sth. to make it worse? With it´s plenty decisions and different quests the game just sucks you in. Although, when I first played the demo, it didn´t really make me want to buy the full game (SteamThis game is absoutely amazing, when it comes to this special feeling, when starting into a new world. What has happened here? Why? What can I do to help? Can I even do sth. to make it worse? With it´s plenty decisions and different quests the game just sucks you in. Although, when I first played the demo, it didn´t really make me want to buy the full game (Steam only - Origin sucks!), after some critics I read, I figured out, that I still had to give it a try. And I don´t regret it by far.

    The charakter creation is quite sweet and the options for different builds during the game are awesome. For those (like me) who seem to fail-build all the time, there is an option (each time you level up) to reset all your points. Thanks for that!

    The Story is quite interesting and some changes during the game hit me like a sledgehammer.
    Most of the hundreds of side-quests have their own little story, they never felt like "been there, done that".

    The Graphics look ravishing... and somehow remind me a bit of WoW. However, if WoW had those wonderful new look, I´d play in Azeroth more often ;-).
    It´s comic style, you have to like it (or you do not - nothing in between).

    Sound effects are descent and the music score ist truly epic. Sometimes I just sit in front of my Asus and listen to the game. At the loading screen, it almost sounds like a mixture of "Batman begins" and the "WoW-Theme". Great!

    Controls are easy to learn (and not hard to master). If you let tutorial advices help you, you´ll not have any problems.

    I did not finish the game yet, but my Steam says sth. about 80+ hours of play. So I might reach the finale soon. And I really am looking forward to it. Not because the game is boring, but because I really got into the story and I want to see, how it ends (if it does).

    So, if you´re looking for sth. after having "finished" Skyrim, and if you like comic style, then you should really buy Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning.
    To me it´s one of the Top 5 in 2012 even if this year hasn´t even reached the half of it.

    Is there sth. negative about it? Well, to me there isn´t, yet. Maybe the ending will disappoint me, but that is yet to see....    … Expand
  77. christianwins
    Mar 21, 2012
    9
    Great combat (meaning fun) make this the best 360 game I've played. Story is weak but combat makes experience enjoyable. Some bugginess in areas make them mostly unplayable as well. Overall highly recommended.
  78. Screech
    Mar 19, 2012
    10
    Well i have been playing this game for 25 hours now and i haven't had a dull moment.
    The combat is exciting and the story makes for a very enjoyable ride.
    I didn't expect much from this game but i have been enjoying it more and more with each passing hour. I play it on the PC and have had a bug free time of it, no crashes or glitches. Its more faster paced they Skyrim and for some    Well i have been playing this game for 25 hours now and i haven't had a dull moment.
    The combat is exciting and the story makes for a very enjoyable ride.
    I didn't expect much from this game but i have been enjoying it more and more with each passing hour.
    I play it on the PC and have had a bug free time of it, no crashes or glitches.
    Its more faster paced they Skyrim and for some reason it seems to be more enjoyable, I have both games sitting there but i continually load up Kingdoms before Skyrim every time.
    Tha game world is huge and filled with so many things to do. Its definitely worth the time and money to play.    … Expand
  79. lagendofdoom
    Mar 16, 2012
    10
    I can't believe how many haters there are out there, if you want to understand what the hell am i saying well watch the user score in the xbox 360 and the ps3 after that watch how many in the pc version have a bad reviews ( and also you should see the difference between the number of negative reviews and the negative score ) after that you should watch the user's account to check how manyI can't believe how many haters there are out there, if you want to understand what the hell am i saying well watch the user score in the xbox 360 and the ps3 after that watch how many in the pc version have a bad reviews ( and also you should see the difference between the number of negative reviews and the negative score ) after that you should watch the user's account to check how many reviews they did ( you will find out that only two users did many reviews while all the others are just haters... and made a new account only to lower this game's score ). My suggestion to you is to check the critic reviews and not the users. The only reason i give this game a score of 10 is because this game's user score is too low and should get a score over 7.5 while in my opinion this game's score deserves an 8. Reckoning has flaws in storytelling,difficulty level which is too easy,the camera and sometimes have screen popping other than that everything was well executed, the gameplay is the best thing that Reckoning can offer, some could say this is the best Rpg gameplay, in my opinion the gameplay is one of the best Rpg gameplays i have ever experienced. voice acting is well executed, the skills and abilities are great and the leveling up system is also great. The exploration is fascinating, the graphics is more of a Cartoony style which reminds me of Fable only better executed, the items which you find while exploring aren't useless and sometimes you can get a real rare item. Kingdoms Of Amalur : Reckoning isn't perfect but its a game which you should try out… Expand
  80. Vatolicious
    Mar 16, 2012
    9
    This is the most fun game Ive played in 10 years. I am not saying its the best game ever, but its FUN! There is nothing quite like it out there. Its got plenty of flaws, but its fun its just fun! If you want a great hack n slash game, than this is for you. Its like fable x3, with tons and tons of loot, a crafting system and soooo many ways to multiclass! A fantastic play! Here is a videoThis is the most fun game Ive played in 10 years. I am not saying its the best game ever, but its FUN! There is nothing quite like it out there. Its got plenty of flaws, but its fun its just fun! If you want a great hack n slash game, than this is for you. Its like fable x3, with tons and tons of loot, a crafting system and soooo many ways to multiclass! A fantastic play! Here is a video review I did: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlQ2e6g9TIM… Expand
  81. WaneY
    Mar 15, 2012
    10
    Take all the best bits from any number of RPG's and put them together and this is what you get.
    10 out of 10. The combat straight out of an Action slasher, the Story tight and structured but still allowing for exploration. The Character development/branching good and not too complicated. The inventory is an improvement from Skyrim and Witcher 2 , but still could be slimmed down and maybe    Take all the best bits from any number of RPG's and put them together and this is what you get.
    10 out of 10. The combat straight out of an Action slasher, the Story tight and structured but still allowing for exploration. The Character development/branching good and not too complicated. The inventory is an improvement from Skyrim and Witcher 2 , but still could be slimmed down and maybe the game could have been more challenging. But this game is fun and never boring and the Fast Travel helps cut down on travelling time which I liked alot.    … Expand
  82. CoreOfDeath
    Mar 15, 2012
    8
    Almost as good as skyrim in my opinion,while the world is not as large as in skyrim they really nailed an awesome story to this game,also a good graphics design and a better combat system(hack n slash ftw).Now the bad sides:the camera is a bit weird at times but that really aint a problem and there aren´t too many intresting side quests.So overall a pretty epic rpg.
  83. Simbosan
    Mar 15, 2012
    10
    I think this game defines the term 'a gem'. It's absolutely not ground breaking, everything has been done before, but seldom has it been done so well. It really has ticked every action rpg box there is to tick and done it to perfection. Many of the the things that endear me to this game are tiny little things that just show a care and attention to detail that is rare. It's a gem of aI think this game defines the term 'a gem'. It's absolutely not ground breaking, everything has been done before, but seldom has it been done so well. It really has ticked every action rpg box there is to tick and done it to perfection. Many of the the things that endear me to this game are tiny little things that just show a care and attention to detail that is rare. It's a gem of a game, nothing new, but everything there is, done just right.… Expand
  84. pyradius
    Mar 10, 2012
    8
    An excellent action RPG that subtly provides superior crafting, inventory management, character customization. While they may not have reinvented the wheel, there is plenty of story depth and tons to do while exploring. Games like the Witcher 2 could learn a lot here in how to manage a crafting/inventory system. It is clear these guys took the best elements from AD&D and managed toAn excellent action RPG that subtly provides superior crafting, inventory management, character customization. While they may not have reinvented the wheel, there is plenty of story depth and tons to do while exploring. Games like the Witcher 2 could learn a lot here in how to manage a crafting/inventory system. It is clear these guys took the best elements from AD&D and managed to streamline it into a very enjoyable game.… Expand
  85. Aetherion
    Mar 7, 2012
    10
    This is my opinion of the game Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning and my personal experience of the game. I enjoyed this game quite a bit. Combat is the main thing that really stood out for me with this. There are quite a number of different roles and styles you can progress down, each with a variety of spells and combat styles. The animations are colourful and there's a wonderful scene ofThis is my opinion of the game Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning and my personal experience of the game. I enjoyed this game quite a bit. Combat is the main thing that really stood out for me with this. There are quite a number of different roles and styles you can progress down, each with a variety of spells and combat styles. The animations are colourful and there's a wonderful scene of personal style to this game. The one thing that comes to mind when playing this is Fable. The role-playing element is where it falls down a little bit, I just simply couldn't bring myself to care about the characters or the story. Though, the exploration side of things more then made up for it.

    All in all ~ it is a good game and definitely worth playing!    … Expand
  86. Kertos
    Mar 7, 2012
    9
    Maybe the best RPG Fighting system i ever had the pleasure to play. The graphicstyle fids very good and the world feels all fine. There is a tone of content (20 if you rush 100 if you try to do everything).The biggest downside is the balance. I started on hard and it is still sometimes far to easy - especially crafting can make you some rly op items. - small side note, very fast load times
  87. NinjaCrow
    Mar 7, 2012
    8
    For the group that loved the first Fable and wanted more there come's a game from 38 Studios called Kingdoms Of Amalur: Reckoning. It come's off as a Fable combat/story set in an Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim world. As you progress through the game you'll come across varied landscapes and monster's that relate back to the Fae and their 4 courts, aptly named after the four season. The combat isFor the group that loved the first Fable and wanted more there come's a game from 38 Studios called Kingdoms Of Amalur: Reckoning. It come's off as a Fable combat/story set in an Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim world. As you progress through the game you'll come across varied landscapes and monster's that relate back to the Fae and their 4 courts, aptly named after the four season. The combat is probably the game's strongest and for me weakest point. While fun and fluid, it suffers from a flaw that I can't get past, in the game you're able to activate an ability which essentially slows time and increase's damage output which make's hard boss fights incredibly easy, while the quick time event at the end is satisfying it just doesn't hold a challenge. Sure I could bump the difficulty however that make's the game a struggle the whole way through.

    The other issue that I had was the occasionally the camera would point either at the ground, or assume that you have a form of X-ray vision and show you a cliff face or some other solid surface that can't be seen through. I have only even encountered this as a hindrance when I was in an arena like area where you are in close quarters surrounded on all sides, I can understand how some people could consider this a game breaking occurrence. Overall, if you enjoyed Fable or Skyrim then chance's are you will thoroughly enjoy this game as long as you can get past the minor annoyances.    … Expand
  88. not2nerdydotcom
    Mar 6, 2012
    9
    Kingdoms of Amalur is hands down the first roleplaying game to nail how combat should feel going forward in the genre. The only drawback to the game is that the story and lore are not as memorable as its fantasy role playing counterparts like Skyrim, Dragon Age, and Fable. Otherwise if your are looking for an action role playing game with excellent loot,role playing systems, plenty ofKingdoms of Amalur is hands down the first roleplaying game to nail how combat should feel going forward in the genre. The only drawback to the game is that the story and lore are not as memorable as its fantasy role playing counterparts like Skyrim, Dragon Age, and Fable. Otherwise if your are looking for an action role playing game with excellent loot,role playing systems, plenty of content, and a beautiful, luscious, and colorful fantasy world, Kingdoms of Amalur is the game for you!!… Expand
  89. Chatmak
    Mar 3, 2012
    9
    The graphic style is cartoon-y, offering a fresh alternative to some of the other RPGs of this generation, making the game a pleasure to look at, with varied and beautiful environments. The character look unique and special, but the lip-syncing could be better and the draw distance is not great. I haven't encountered any major graphical glitches yet, and the game runs smoothly.
    The    The graphic style is cartoon-y, offering a fresh alternative to some of the other RPGs of this generation, making the game a pleasure to look at, with varied and beautiful environments. The character look unique and special, but the lip-syncing could be better and the draw distance is not great. I haven't encountered any major graphical glitches yet, and the game runs smoothly.
    The dialogue is hit and miss; one type is a tedious list where everyone seems to have the same general options where they will offer vague, similar opinions on a topic plus maybe one additional character-specific topic that will lead you to a quest. The other is a mass-effect choice style where you can choose how you respond to a character (usually an important character). You also get a Fallout-style persuasion option which shows you the chance of success based on your persuasion skill. For main characters, dialogue is interesting and cool, but when you're just exploring, it doesn't do as good a very good job of immersing you but rather bores you, and while the developers could've found a more entertaining way of putting information across, this still does the job; you'll know what you need to know if you want to know it. Additionally, the choices you make have very minor effects and have no impact on the storyline whatsoever. This is fine as the game never claimed to contain major moral choices, but it's something to note if you're planning to get the game.
    Due to its third person perspective, Reckoning isn't as accessible as first-person games like Skyrim. It's open-world, but it still has clear boundaries that you cannot cross. It's like A LOT of linear, confined areas have been put next to each other to create a pretty big open world, which works. The interesting thing about Kingdoms of Amalur is that it manages to take bits and bobs from other major RPGs, such as the Dragon Age skill tree, Elder Scrolls looting, Mass Effect dialogue, etc. but still remains original in its own way. You likely won't find something and marvel at its originality, but when you look at the game as a whole, it's easy to see that the developers have taken the best bits out of other games, put them all together and added the element that many of them were somewhat lacking in, game-play, and made a game that is perhaps more complete than any other fantasy RPG on the market.
    The game-play, as I'm sure you will have heard is very good. The combat feels fluid, fun and varied, with an array of weapons and spells to use. For the most part, it doesn't feel too challenging at the Normal setting, but there are certain creatures that will certainly pose a threat. The game offers a real-time XP/Level-up system, rewarding players for killing creatures as soon as they do so, which is good. The level-up system is reminiscent of Dragon Age's, where you pick a perk every time you level up and choose which skill from one of the three skill trees (Might, Finesse and Sorcery, or basically, Warrior, Bowman and Mage) to invest points into. Arguably the best thing about Amalur's level-up system is the fact that it never locks you into a certain path. If you invested all your points into Sorcery but never use staffs, that's fine. There's nothing stopping you from playing the game that way. Matching your playing style to your point investment definitely helps, but is never required.
    The inventory system is inferior to pretty much every other modern RPG. It's basically a list, going into another list etc. then you get to what you like. Luckily, you can equip any weapon to a Primary or Secondary weapon and can switch between them at the press of a button at any time during game-play, (so you can have a sword as your primary and another sword as your secondary, or a sword and a bow/staff and so on) which is good, but if you want to remap one of your weapon slots, you have to go through several tiers of lists. There is a hotkey system for spells, a dial for potions and two slots for weapons but ultimately this falls flat compared to Skyrim's all-encompassing favourite system which allows you to just have what you want in one, easy-to-access list.
    One gripe I have with Reckoning is that it just dumps tons of information onto you as if it was meaningless. The implication of doing something can be as little as a tick on the quest screen. You don't feel like you're doing what you're doing for a reason but rather to just complete the quest. You'll find a town, meet some that give you a quest each, go do their quests (which will likely be generic and boring), turn them in, get your reward and be done. The faction and main story quests are much more fun, but the majority of the side quests aren't.
    Overall, Reckoning is fun to play, and that's what matters. The RPG elements work fine, the world is vast and packed with content, and the combat doesn't feel laborious or monotonous, but fun and varied; his game is definitely worth playing if you're an RPG fan.    … Expand
  90. susansmistake
    Mar 3, 2012
    9
    KOA:R, while not as graphically stunning as recent RPGs, still delivers where it counts - great gameplay, story, and overall satisfaction while playing. It's easy to waste a few hours without feeling as though any time has passed at all, which is a great indication of it's fun factor.
  91. incognito_1
    Mar 2, 2012
    8
    a very well made game that is extremely enjoyable and full of content, the graphics isn't visually impressive but it is definitely above par. Combat is very well designed and fun to play yet combat eventually loses it's appeal (around 30 hours). By then you will easily notice one of the greatest flaw in the game "story" Characters, side quests and faction quests is very forgettable,a very well made game that is extremely enjoyable and full of content, the graphics isn't visually impressive but it is definitely above par. Combat is very well designed and fun to play yet combat eventually loses it's appeal (around 30 hours). By then you will easily notice one of the greatest flaw in the game "story" Characters, side quests and faction quests is very forgettable, repetitive and boring, this is the game's main problem. Overall very solid game with a lot of content and very well designed and diverse world yet boring inhabitants.… Expand
  92. Sellke
    Mar 2, 2012
    8
    When I first played this game I extremely enjoyed the combat system but felt the world lacked immersiveness. I thought, wow this game would be great if it was a little darker and a little less fantasy (5 types of elves?). I thought I would put it down soon after starting (4-5 hours). I am usually extremely fickle with games playing some of the best that I buy for 5-10 hours before I loseWhen I first played this game I extremely enjoyed the combat system but felt the world lacked immersiveness. I thought, wow this game would be great if it was a little darker and a little less fantasy (5 types of elves?). I thought I would put it down soon after starting (4-5 hours). I am usually extremely fickle with games playing some of the best that I buy for 5-10 hours before I lose interest, however; for some reason I kept playing this game. The more I played it, the more I wanted to play. It is not Skyrim; but, it doesn't have to be. If I rated games for time I put in and interest in continuing to play Skyrim would win at 100+; however, until DLC comes out I need somthing else and Amalur is it.… Expand
  93. MaDaStar
    Mar 1, 2012
    8
    Kingdoms of Amalur is a good game. It's not exceptional, but it is indeed a good game that unfortunately suffers from being released so soon after Skyrim. While it isn't really fair to compare the two games, it is hard not to do just that. I'll try not to make comparisons here, both have their strengths and flaws. KoA has an interesting story, factions and side quests. There is much to doKingdoms of Amalur is a good game. It's not exceptional, but it is indeed a good game that unfortunately suffers from being released so soon after Skyrim. While it isn't really fair to compare the two games, it is hard not to do just that. I'll try not to make comparisons here, both have their strengths and flaws. KoA has an interesting story, factions and side quests. There is much to do here and most of it is fun. The combat is fun, and even after 30 hours plus game time, hasn't become boring. Some have complained about the 'cartoonish / outdated' graphics, but after playing for a while, I found that the art style seems to fit in the grand scheme of the game. Voice acting is quite well done, but nothing really special. What seems to be missing in the game world is the thrill of exploration. As you travel to an undiscovered location marked on your map by a quest giver, there is no feeling of adventure, and you just want to get to your destination as quickly as possible to 'get on with it'. It's more of a mechanical process as you run towards your quest, pause to fight the enemies that pop in, and then move along. The game, in my opinion is best enjoyed, by doing a bit of the main story quests, some side quests to help you level up, and some faction quest lines, rinse repeat. The tasks are for those that just really need to complete everything, but are nothing more than fetch quests and they really feel boring. The things that I feel 38 Studios / Big Huge Games got right are the loot system and the fact that you won't have to travel to 20 different vendors to sell it all. Weapons also degrade to the point of breaking if you don't keep them maintained. The final game is far better than the demo, and it deserves a look if you are a fan of the genre. The game is good enough to make me want to continue until I complete the main quest line as well as the factions. I'll take some side quests along the way as well. As for the task type of quests that I've taken from various NPCs; those will most likely go unfinished.… Expand
  94. BinarySplit
    Feb 27, 2012
    10
    Incredibly fun, long and interesting gameplay. I'm about 60 hours in and still on my first playthrough. The side quests are awesome, and the combat has a lot of variety. Graphics look pretty amazing, even though my PC is 3 years old. It's like they've taken the good bits out of every other RPG to date, and linked it to a fantastic, original story.
  95. Killeah
    Feb 26, 2012
    9
    GRAPHICS: 85 - Nice color palette and blending, missing better light/shadow effects and details

    SOUND: 85 - Decent soundtrack, especially the Tuatha score is epic, some dull moments here and there. GAMEPLAY: 93 - Spot on controls, Well done utilizing mouse/keyboard combination. Haven't seen so fast and sharp combat since WoW. Minigames regarding dispelling,lockpicking works!! VALUE: 95    GRAPHICS: 85 - Nice color palette and blending, missing better light/shadow effects and details

    SOUND: 85 - Decent soundtrack, especially the Tuatha score is epic, some dull moments here and there.

    GAMEPLAY: 93 -
    Spot on controls, Well done utilizing mouse/keyboard combination. Haven't seen so fast and sharp combat since WoW. Minigames regarding dispelling,lockpicking works!!

    VALUE: 95 - Looking at my steam played counter for Kingdoms of amalur : 57.7 hours. I´ve only discovered about 25% of the regions in the game, and my bet is that the amount of quests I´ve done (65), are about the same. This game is HUGE.

    APPEAL: 85 - The game is somewhat slow to start. The story requires patience to unfold. And perhaps too much side information is given. It wasn´t until around 20 hours played that I got a good idea of where this story was taking off to. But it is worth the wait. Some quests are tedious, and I would have love a bit more in depth conversation and response to my character from the NPC´s.


    OVERALL: 90
    A brilliant single player RPG with tons of locations/lore/stories to explore. The character building is spot on with tons of possibilities. The story - once taking off, is exciting and thorough.    … Expand
  96. Miskin
    Feb 24, 2012
    10
    It is very strange. If you check the reviews the average rating is a lot higher. This implies that metacritic user score is open to abuse.
    The game is a gem. I enjoyed it.
  97. frast
    Feb 23, 2012
    8
    The game is very good, similar to the best (or one of the best) crpg Fable. A huge, powerful, fun world, fun colorful graphics that gives an interesting atmosphere, and generally the whole game that can be called just a very good role-playing game. But it has its drawbacks, compared to many great role-playing game is not as great and sometimes tedious and difficult, but still very good. MyThe game is very good, similar to the best (or one of the best) crpg Fable. A huge, powerful, fun world, fun colorful graphics that gives an interesting atmosphere, and generally the whole game that can be called just a very good role-playing game. But it has its drawbacks, compared to many great role-playing game is not as great and sometimes tedious and difficult, but still very good. My rating - 8/10… Expand
  98. Bronnen
    Feb 23, 2012
    10
    I`m giving this game 1 point score higher for the simple reason that 99% of all the negative ratings are because they are idiots who don't like EA and the entire Origin program.

    That being said, the game is fantastic. Ignore all of the negative ratings, most of the people who have written those haven't even played the game and are just harping on it because they can. This game is fun,    I`m giving this game 1 point score higher for the simple reason that 99% of all the negative ratings are because they are idiots who don't like EA and the entire Origin program.

    That being said, the game is fantastic. Ignore all of the negative ratings, most of the people who have written those haven't even played the game and are just harping on it because they can. This game is fun, simple, has an incredible world and story, and is just beautiful to look at. Not nearly as deep as say... The Witcher, but it's also not trying to be the same sort of game.    … Expand
  99. ConsoleKingz
    Feb 23, 2012
    10
    After 75hours of playing this game so far, I can safely say that this is one of the most addictive games ever. It is absolutely fantastic anyway you look at it, a bit or Darksiders a bit of Fable a bit of God of war, a bit of everything great and you end up with this true Gem of a game. Not playing this is a sin. Wonderful story, visual, superb music, worth every penny. Especially for anAfter 75hours of playing this game so far, I can safely say that this is one of the most addictive games ever. It is absolutely fantastic anyway you look at it, a bit or Darksiders a bit of Fable a bit of God of war, a bit of everything great and you end up with this true Gem of a game. Not playing this is a sin. Wonderful story, visual, superb music, worth every penny. Especially for an RPG fan. Sure it has a few minor issues, with camera and occasionally an NPC texture, but for such a humongous epic game it is virtually bug free and flawless. Skyrim, Fable and Fallout 3 are among my favorite games of all time, and they are all infinitely more buggy which is understandable for such big games. All in all, it is the most fun you can have and I see very few games being worth your money coming out this year. A game of the year contender. Don't miss it!… Expand
  100. GFierce
    Feb 21, 2012
    8
    Overall a good game but lost focus in story and quest fairly quickly. Only other problem is controls are more tailored to the console and plays much better with a controller. Otherwise good game and would recommended to anyone who enjoys action RPG's or good long stories in their games.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. PC PowerPlay
    Apr 5, 2012
    60
    Fast and flashy combat in a shallow fantasy world. For the solo MMO player only. [Apr 2012, p.62]
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  2. CPUGamer
    Mar 27, 2012
    80
    For all the things that don't work well, the exciting combat and deep world make KAR a very worthy game to play. It's a shame Electronic Arts is doing such a poor job of promoting it, as there is enough here to make the foundation of a very solid franchise.
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  3. PC Gamer
    Mar 21, 2012
    74
    Great combat and mountains of loot can't compensate for Amalur's generic world design and familiar story. [May 2012, p.72]
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